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Lansing’s Donut Trail: Places to Get Cider & Donuts in the Greater Lansing Area
Where to Find Cider & Donuts in Lansing
Let’s be honest – what would fall be without cider and donuts?
There’s something about drinking fresh cider and warm donuts that just sets the fall mood.
This winning combination is a tradition amongst Michiganders, and luckily we have lots of yummy options right here in the Capital City.
lansing’s donut trail
Lansing’s Best Donuts & Cider
Lansing is booming with delicious cider and donut options, but take a short drive out of the city and you’re sure to find quaint, family-run farms that have perfected the cider and donut fall vibe.
Many of these places offer much more than just fall food favs. Some have a whole fall vibe going on with apple picking, corn mazes, and pumpkin patches. Some even have fun yard games, hay rides, live music, and more for an unforgettable experience.
Barkham Creek Farms
181 Haslett Rd
Haslett, MI 48840
This adorable farm in Haslett offers fresh, warm donuts and delicious cider. There’s also a small corn maze in the back, u-pick and already picked pumpkins and gourds galore, and lovely items for purchase like vibrant mums.
Brown’s Apple Orchard
1298 Aurelius Rd
Holt, MI 48842
This small, family-owned orchard in Holt offers delicious, fresh apple cider. Check their Facebook or call to make sure cider has been made for the season.
Choice Farm Market
4212 Holt Rd
Webberville, MI 48892
If you’re looking for a full day of amazing fall activities, this is the choice for you.
Choice Farm Market in Webberville offers apple cider, donuts, food, hay rides, pumpkin patch, candy cannon, calf roping and so much more.
Flour Child Bakery
323 S Bridge St
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
This adorable and quaint bakery and cafe has donuts and ALL the pastries plus coffee. Seasonal offerings and themed goodies available, but do not skip their out-of-this-world sandwiches for lunch.
If you are in the Grand Ledge or West Lansing area, this place is a must-visit.
Foster Coffee Co
196 Albert St
East Lansing, MI 48823
120 W Hamlin St.
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
115 S Washington St
Owosso, MI 48867
Foster Coffee Co has wonderful atmosphere with great drinks. Check out their Chai-der (aka fresh, local apple cider and their house-made chai) or their Pumpkin Latte. Plus they serve donuts!
Groovy Donuts
3054 E Lake Lansing Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823
313 W Grand River Ave
Williamston, MI 48895
Their name says it all – Groovy Donuts are FAR OUT. Their donut variety is HUGE, making this place worth the stop.
During the fall, they serve up apple cider cake donuts and pumpkin spice cake donuts. Gluten-free options are here as well.
Markillie Orchard
5200 N Latson Rd
Howell, MI 48855
Located in Howell, about 30-40 minutes from Lansing, you’ll find Markillie Orchard serving up delicious, fresh cider and all sorts of donuts – apple spice, pumpkin spice, blueberry with vanilla icing. Don’t skip the hot cider or the cider slush.
Bonus: Markillie Orchards has an outdoor playspace for kids.
Meyer’s Bakery
1003 4th Ave
Lake Odessa, MI 48849
Awarded “Best Donuts” in 2020! Fresh donuts and other bakery items are made daily, open Weds – Sat.
Mitten Raised Bakery
1331 E Grand River Ave
East Lansing, MI 48823
We love Mitten Raised because it has such a cozy atmosphere, and treats to match. Their donuts are kid-approved and their cider is parent-approved!
MorningLory Cafe & Bakery
115 N Bridge St
Dimondale, MI 48821
This is another reader favorite! Try their Donut Supreme – a fresh, hot donut topped with strawberries and whipped cream and drizzled with a little bit of chocolate. You will not be disappointed!
Phillips Orchards & Cider Mill
1995 E Gratiot County Line Rd
St Johns, MI 48879
3000 Vine St
Lansing, MI 48912
112 W Main St.
Maple Rapids, MI 48853
Stay a while at the apple orchard in St. Johns to get your cider and donuts fix. Parents can sip hard cider on the patio and families can plan a picnic in the fields, pick apples, and watch staff make cider with an old fashioned rack and cloth press!
Stop by Phillips Cider Bar & Market on Vine St in Lansing for donuts, cider, small plates, pizza, and more.
Newly opened, the Phillips Cider Bar & Pizzeria is open year round in downtown Maple Rapids for cider, pizza and more.
Quality Dairy
Locations all across Greater Lansing
This is a working-mom office favorite! Plus with so many locations throughout Greater Lansing, there is bound to be a QD on your way home.
PRO TIP: Rumor has it, QD has THE BEST seasonal chip dip! We have friends who make a special trip just to QD trip to stock-up.
Strange Matter
2010 E Michigan Ave #103
Lansing, MI 48912
331 S Washington Square
Lansing, MI 48933
MSU Union Bldg
49 Abbot Rd, Ste 113
East Lansing, MI 48824
NOTE: This location is behind locked doors after 6 PM requiring an MSU ID card to enter.
We’re partial to these because they make some that are gluten-free. Trust me – no matter if they are the regular kind or not, you’ll LOVE these donuts!
Uncle John’s Cider Mill
8614 N US-127
St Johns, MI 48879
This wonderland is a family favorite! There’s so much to do here, but even if we were just talking cider and donuts, this would still be a must-visit destination. Maybe you’ll even get to see the mill at work.
Young’s Orchard
2600 E Territorial Rd
Rives Junction, MI 49277
Fresh pressed cider, cider slushes, and donuts made daily. Self serve available! Be sure to stop in for non-GMO Heirloom popcorn, honey, and pears (when in-season) too.
Hungry For More?
Try these other Michigan donut trails that promise just as many delectable delights. Both GRKIDS and KZOOKIDS have miles and miles of donuts to find. A couple of our personal favorites are Robinette’s Apple Haus & Winery in Grand Rapids and VerHage Fruit Farms & Cider Mill in Kalamazoo.
Taste Test Your Way through Lansing’s Best Cider and Donuts
Who do you think has the best donut-y goodness? Are you up for a cider and donut taste test challenge?
If you have a place you think we should add to the list – send it over! We can’t wait to hear your favs.
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