Aug 25, 2025 - Food and Drink

Ash & Elm taproom serves up way more than cider

Arika Herron

Plate of loaded nachos with cheese, jalapeños, cilantro, and pickled vegetables topped with white sauce on a wooden table. Behind, four small glasses with light drinks on a wooden flight board. — Photo: Arika Herron/Axios

I've had Ash & Elm cider before, obvi. It's a local institution.

Yes, but: I'd never actually made it to either of their taprooms. It turns out Ash & Elm is way more than cider (though that's still great too).

What to order: I was originally eyeing one of the veggie-friendly bowls, but they were out of several ingredients the night I went. I took that as a sign that the universe wanted me to get my heart's true desire: nachos.

Ash & Elm smothers the tortilla chips in its own cider queso and then sprinkles the whole pile with two more cheeses — cheddar and fontina — plus, pickled radishes and jalapenos. It's served with sour cream and salsa on the side.
For an extra $5, I added a crumbled Impossible beef patty and made it a proper meal.

Cost: $13

Plus: There's a great menu of salads, sandwiches and burgers.

Add a cider flight to get the whole experience.

If you go: The downtown taproom is at 1301 E. Washington St., but there's one in Carmel, too.

Open 11am-9pm Tuesday-Thursday, 11am-10pm Friday and Saturday and 11am-8pm Sunday.

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