Hard cider is having a moment, and nothing pairs with a crisp pint like the kind of boldly flavored comfort food celebrated on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. From Vermont’s Green Mountains to Oregon’s Willamette Valley, the show has highlighted plenty of joints that either pour local cider, cook with it, or sit smack in the middle of serious apple country. Plot out your own cider-centric road trip—or just daydream about it—with these “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives” standouts.

1. Prohibition Pig — Waterbury, VT

This barbecue-and-brew hot spot sits in the very heart of Vermont’s cider trail, just minutes from several storied orchards. The restaurant’s rotating taps almost always feature at least one local hard cider, making it a favorite stop after foliage tours and ski days alike. Fans of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives will remember the episode that showcased the kitchen’s scratch cooking and house-smoked flavors—perfect foils for a dry, sparkling pour.

2. Reverend’s BBQ — Portland, OR

Located in Portland’s Sellwood neighborhood—a short hop from several urban cideries—Reverend’s BBQ delivers smoke-kissed meats and a Pacific Northwest tap list that nearly always includes regional ciders. The laid-back roadhouse vibe that impressed Guy Fieri on the show also attracts cider aficionados looking for easy pairings with brisket and greens. Order at the counter, grab a communal table, and let the apple-forward aromas mingle with oak-smoked goodness.

3. White Duck Taco Shop — Asheville, NC

Asheville may be better known for beer, but its blossoming cider scene gets equal love at this eclectic taco joint featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. The bar crew gladly recommends regional ciders—often from nearby Mills River or Hendersonville—to complement globally inspired fillings. With riverfront picnic tables and a steady flow of Blue Ridge visitors, White Duck has become a natural gathering point for anyone chasing crisp, fruit-driven pints.

4. The Southerner — Saugatuck, MI

Sitting on the banks of the Kalamazoo River, The Southerner pulls Lake Michigan tourists with flaky biscuits and soulful sides—the same homestyle energy that caught Guy’s attention on his Michigan swing. The drinks list reads like a primer on Great Lakes apples, rotating through small-batch ciders from orchards just up the road. Between the porch-rocker hospitality and horizon-spanning cider selection, this spot practically begs for a lazy afternoon visit.

5. Eveready Diner — Hyde Park, NY

Right off Route 9 in the Hudson Valley—arguably New York’s cider capital—this retro stainless-steel diner felt like a time capsule when it appeared on the very first season of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. While the menu leans classic, the beverage board pays homage to nearby orchards that have pressed apples for generations. Slide into a vinyl booth, order a burger, and toast the region’s harvest with a sparkling dry pour.

6. Fargo’s Pizza Company — Colorado Springs, CO

Victorian-themed Fargo’s wowed “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives” viewers with its massive dining hall, player-piano charm, and scratch-made pies. Colorado’s Front Range cider makers have flourished in recent years, and Fargo’s taps into that supply with rotating kegs and bottles that cut beautifully through melted cheese. The family-friendly energy, ornate woodwork, and locally produced cider make this pizzeria a surprisingly good stop for apple enthusiasts.