Local Spotlight: The Bunny Flight at Broad Street Cider (A Sensory-Aware Tasting Experience for Neurodivergent Adults)

Fish in a Tree is proud to highlight a new offering from Broad Street Cider, an independent, small-batch cidery and meadery located in New Orleans. Known for their handcrafted dry ciders, thoughtfully sourced ingredients, and quiet, welcoming space, Broad Street Cider has recently introduced a curated tasting set designed with sensory accessibility in mind: The Bunny Flight.

The Bunny Flight is a seasonal tasting flight composed of four to six traditional-style ciders, dry, crisp, and free from artificial flavorings or excessive sugar. Crafted in response to the preferences of sensory-sensitive customers, this flight is ideal for neurodivergent adults who may find mainstream bars or overly sweet drinks overwhelming or inaccessible.

What makes this offering unique is not just the product, but the context. Broad Street Cider has become a go-to space for many local neurodivergent adults seeking a quiet, low-stimulation environment where they can socialize or unwind without the sensory intensity typical of conventional drinking venues. The lighting is gentle. The volume is low. The staff is attentive but unintrusive. There is no pressure to drink quickly or perform socially. In short, it’s a space that works for people who often find public environments challenging.

The Bunny Flight is available both in-person and by mail. Customers can email the cidery directly at jon@broadstreetcider.com to request the Bunny Flight for shipment (where legally allowed), and Broad Street will select four seasonal traditional ciders in line with the flight’s dry and classic profile. The name itself, “Bunny Flight,” is a nod to the community connections that inspired it, named after Bridgette “Bunny” Hamstead, Founding Director of Fish in a Tree: Center for Neurodiversity Education, Advocacy, and Activism.

We believe this kind of sensory-aware, small-scale innovation deserves recognition. It’s a simple, replicable example of how hospitality businesses can center neurodivergent access without needing to overhaul their entire model. A predictable seating option. Thoughtful lighting. Attuned service. Clear communication. Flexibility around shipping. These aren’t major infrastructural shifts, but they make a major difference.

At Fish in a Tree, we support and celebrate businesses that move beyond awareness into actual inclusion. The Bunny Flight is just one small but meaningful example of what’s possible when relationships, ritual, and access intersect.

For more about Broad Street Cider, visit broadstreetcider.com. For more on sensory accessibility, neurodivergent-centered consulting, or how to make your business more inclusive, reach out to us at Fish in a Tree.