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50+ Yummy Apple Cider Mills & Donuts in Michigan

Apple Cider Mills in Michigan

Worth the Drive! Apple Cider Mills in Michigan

Fall in Michigan pretty much tastes like cider and donuts, right? Michigan grows more than 25 million bushels of apples each year, which is why apple time is basically its own season. They’ve grown into full-blown destinations with hayrides, corn mazes, and fall activities all across Michigan.

You can’t drive 20 miles in October without passing a cider mill parking lot packed with minivans. You know the drill: stand in line, grab a jug, grab a dozen, sit on a picnic bench. Nom nom nom.

But here’s the thing. No two jugs taste the same. One mill swears by tart apples, another blends in honeycrisp, and suddenly you’ve got a cider that’s more like a crisp white wine than the sweet stuff you grew up with.

Some places even pour hard cider now, so your Saturday donut might come with a pint glass instead of a paper cup.

And the donuts? Don’t get me started.

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Same deal. Some go classic cinnamon sugar, others push out chocolate frosted, pumpkin spice, or apple fritters the size of your head.

What it boils down to is that everyone’s got a “best cider mill” they’ll argue about, right up there with their favorite lake or pizza joint. And you really can’t go wrong.

Your Michigan Cider Mill RunDown

Start in Grand Rapids at Robinette’s Apple Haus & Winery where they press a blend of 40+ apple varieties and roll out that seasonal pumpkin spice donut.

Slide down to the Kalamazoo area for Gull Meadow Farms, where the cider is crisp and the fall weekends are buzzing with activities.

Head to Lansing area for Uncle John’s to watch the press run on weekends and grab a flight in the hard-cider taproom.

Metro Detroit is a heavyweight, so point the car at Blake’s in Armada for warm seasonal donuts and hard-cider flights.

Up North, Knaebe’s in Rogers City serves a BAM donut crowned with maple glaze and bacon crumbs.

Apple Cider Mills in Michigan by Region

It’s Cider Time, Michigan!

And if you’re wondering where to track down the cider-and-donut combos worth the drive from you, we’ve mapped out the mills BY REGION! and what to expect when you get there.

Michigan Apple Cider Mills

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West Michigan Apple Cider Mills

Anderson & Girls Orchards
Pumpkin PatchAnimalsHomemade Donuts

Anderson & Girls Orchards

2985 N. Sheridan Road, Stanton, MI 48888

Cider is pressed on-site using apples grown on their orchard. It’s available starting just before Labor Day and runs through early December.

Made fresh on-site and usually gone by mid-afternoon, they come in rotating flavors like apple, blueberry, and cinnamon sugar.

Anderson & Girls Orchards
Brookside Farms
Homemade Donuts

Brookside Farms

1475 116th Ave, Otsego, MI 49078
Brookside Farms
Cotants Farm Market
Corn MazePumpkin PatchApple Picking

Cotants Farm Market

2500 S M 37 Hwy, Hastings, MI 49058
Cotants Farm Market
Cranes Orchards
Hard CiderApple PickingOutdoor Play Area

Cranes Orchards

6054 124th Ave, Fennville, MI 49408
Rob and Gary Crane began pressing cider at Crane Orchard's cider mill in 1968. Generations later, they still take pride in crafting cider from Fennville apples.
In addition to cider, stop by Crane's Pie Pantry for delicious donuts, and a slice of pie!
Their Apple Cherry Hard Cider brought home “World’s Best Flavoured Cider” at the World Cider Awards in London. Stop by for a tasting from 11 AM - 6 PM.
Cranes Orchards
Ed Dunneback & Girls Fruit Farm
Fall ActivitiesHard CiderPumpkin Patch

Ed Dunneback & Girls Fruit Farm

3025 6 Mile Rd, Grand Rapids, MI 49544

Fresh apple cider sold in the farm market every fall, is also available as a slushee and in seasonal drinks.

Pick your favorite drink and pair it with their fresh made pumpkin and cider donuts.

Hard cider made onsite from their own apples. Served at the Pink Barrel Cellars taproom with seasonal blends that also use cherries and strawberries from the farm.

Ed Dunneback & Girls Fruit Farm
Farmhaus Farms
HayridesHomemade DonutsPumpkin Patch

Farmhaus Farms

9265 Kenowa Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49534

Farmhaus Farms serves up fresh apple cider made with 100% Michigan apples – no added sugar. Available by the glass or jug at their Grand Rapids farm or Hudsonville taproom.

If you like pumpkin donuts, you NEED to go get some from Farmhaus Farms. Their donuts are to die for as are all of their baked goods and everything is made fresh daily. Selection changes daily.

Farmhaus Farms award winning hard ciders are what first thrust them into the spotlight. Expect award winning hard ciders made from 100% Michigan apples and a huge variety of seasonal flavors.

Farmhaus Farms
Fruit Ridge Hayrides
Pumpkin PatchHayridesCorn Maze

Fruit Ridge Hayrides

11966 Fruit Ridge NW, Kent City, MI 49330

Fruit Ridge Hayrides serves up award-winning, freshly pressed apple cider that’s a standout each fall. It’s available at their farm market along with picked apples and other seasonal goodies.

Their homemade donuts are a local favorite, and the perfect match for a cup of cider.

Fruit Ridge Hayrides
Grandview Orchard
Apple PickingHomemade Donuts

Grandview Orchard

1118 Riley St, Hudsonville, MI 49426
They make their own cider, which will be available starting in the last week of September.
This picture-perfect family orchard market sells fresh-grown apples and fresh-made donuts from their new-and-improved donut truck!
Grandview Orchard
Heritage Farms Market
Pumpkin PatchOutdoor Play AreaPutt Putt

Heritage Farms Market

1858 S Maple Island Rd, Fremont, MI 49412
The apple cider is 100% natural, with no additives or preservatives, and not pasteurized, you can watch it being pressed! Grab a gallon to go or sip on an apple cider slushie.
Pair the cider with their popular Old Fashioned Spiced Donuts coated in cinnamon.
Heritage Farms Market
Hill Brothers Orchards & Cider Mill

Hill Brothers Orchards & Cider Mill

6159 Peach Ridge Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49345544

Award-winning apple cider made on the farm and available year-round, Hill Bro’s cider is UV treated, with no preservatives. It is available by the gallon or half gallon, mid-September through January.

Fresh donuts are available in the farm market – the perfect pairing with a cup of apple cider.

Hill Brothers Orchards & Cider Mill
Klein Cider Mill and Market
Pumpkin Patch

Klein Cider Mill and Market

2151 10 Mile Rd NW, Sparta, MI 49345

Their fresh and unpasteurized apple cider is made from of a combination of apples depending on what is in season, allowing the taste to change with each press.

Don’t let your cup of fresh-pressed cider go down without a donut. The donut + cider combo is our favorite Fall treat.

Klein Cider Mill and Market
Lewis Adventure Farm & Zoo
AnimalsCorn MazePumpkin Patch

Lewis Adventure Farm & Zoo

4180 West M-20, New Era, MI 49446

Fresh cider pressed on their 180 acres. Served plain, hot with caramel, or as cider sundaes during fall festivals.

Lewis Adventure Farm & Zoo has amazing apple cinnamon donuts, sprinkled by hand with cinnamon sugar and made fresh daily.

Lewis Adventure Farm & Zoo
Pierson Orchard
Homemade Donuts

Pierson Orchard

5348 N State Rd, Orleans, MI 48865

The on-site cider mill utilizes homegrown fruits. Just don’t get the cider without some of the donuts and pies (made fresh daily.)

This farm market features a from-scratch bakery. Plus, their bakery item pricing, and rates for their homegrown fruits and vegetables, are some of the best in West Michigan.

Pierson Orchard
Robinette’s Apple Haus & Winery
HayridesOutdoor Play AreaApple Picking

Robinette’s Apple Haus & Winery

3142 4-Mile Rd NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
They press their cider right on-site using a blend of over 40 apple varieties grown in their own orchards. During peak fall weekends, you can watch the whole process and sample fresh cider.
Robinette’s has been making donuts since 1972, now offering breads, pies, and pastries too. Try their famous pumpkin spice donut from Labor Day to Thanksgiving. Their donut machine churns out 200 dozen donuts per hour, with gluten-free options available using Kind Crumbs ingredients. Robinette’s also presses cider on-site from early fall through spring
Be sure to ask about the mulled wine, it’s delicious! Get the kids the regular cider and you can spring for hard cider or wine with your Robinette’s donut.
Robinette’s Apple Haus & Winery
The Orchards at Red Barn
Apple PickingOutdoor Play AreaSunflowers

The Orchards at Red Barn

3550 Alden Nash Ave NE, Lowell, MI 49331

Made-in-the-market donuts. Different flavors, such as apple cinnamon run at different times. If you need donuts for an event or bigger group, call the day before to let them know so they can be prepared.

Stop by the Tasting Room and try a flight or pour of their very own Painted Turtle Hard Cider. Take home a growler or can.

The Orchards at Red Barn

Southwest Michigan Apple Cider Mills

Earth First Farms Organic Growers
Homemade DonutsApple PickingFall Festival

Earth First Farms Organic Growers

8335 Smith Rd., Berrien Center, MI 49102

Earth First Farms makes their cider using a blend of sweet and tart apples. It’s available by the gallon or through their Apple CSA, and since it’s minimally processed, sometimes unpasteurized, it’s about as fresh and natural as cider gets.

Their cider donuts are made with organic ingredients right in the farm’s commercial kitchen and are only available during the fall.

Earth First Farms Organic Growers
Gull Meadow Farms
Outdoor Play AreaFall FestivalSunflowers

Gull Meadow Farms

8544 Gull Road, Richland, MI 49083

Gull Meadow’s award-winning cider is UV pasteurized and always an easy match with their donuts. You can grab it cold in the market or at the weekend stands.

The donuts are soft, nut-free, and taste homemade. Cinnamon sugar and plain are always around, and some weekends bring out flavors like blueberry.

Their hard cider comes straight from their apples, fermented and carbonated into a clean, crisp drink. It’s served cold in the fall and makes an appearance at adults-only cider events as well as the regular farm weekends.

Gull Meadow Farms
Husted's Market
Homemade DonutsApple Picking

Husted's Market

9191 W Main St, Kalamazoo, MI 49009

Husted’s Cider Mill in Kalamazoo has been making fresh apple cider for over 60 years, with both classic unpasteurized jugs in the fall and pasteurized options, including berry blends.

The donuts at Husted’s come in seasonal flavors like pumpkin, apple, and chocolate donuts.

Husted's Market
Schultz Fruitridge Farms
U-Pick BlueberriesApple PickingHard Cider

Schultz Fruitridge Farms

60139 Co Rd 652, Mattawan, MI 49071

Schultz Fruitridge Farms in Mattawan has been pressing fresh apple cider for decades, known for sweet and tangy flavors made from their own orchard fruit.

They also serve up hard ciders, including a popular cherry variety, giving visitors plenty of ways to enjoy a taste of the farm.

Schultz Fruitridge Farms
VerHage Fruit Farms & Cider Mill
AnimalsHomemade Donuts

VerHage Fruit Farms & Cider Mill

8619 West ML Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009

At VerHage Fruit Farms, cider is pressed fresh on-site from freshly picked apples. They’ve got apple cider slushies too!

Visitors can even watch the pressing in action, and the farm uses the same cider to make their own apple cider vinegar.

VerHage’s donuts are made fresh every day. Get them plain, with cinnamon and sugar or frosted and decorated.

VerHage Fruit Farms & Cider Mill

Mid-Michigan Apple Cider Mills

Country Mill Orchard and Cider Mill
Corn MazeHomemade DonutsApple Picking

Country Mill Orchard and Cider Mill

4648 Otto Road, Charlotte, MI 48813
Head to the farm market to get some of their fresh apple cider, cider slushies, hot cider and even organic apple cider.
The bakery has tons of goodies, including their fresh-made donuts. Try a pumpkin, buttermilk, apple or gluten-free donut during your visit.
The Country Mill grows, presses, ferments and bottles their own hard cider and fruit wines. Stop by for a tasting during September and October.
Country Mill Orchard and Cider Mill
Phillips Orchards and Cider Mill
HayridesHard CiderApple Picking

Phillips Orchards and Cider Mill

1995 East Gratiot County Line Rd, Saint Johns, MI 48879

Phillips presses their cider using a rack and cloth press, keeping the fresh apple flavor front and center. They offer classic cider and cider slushies made from delicious Michigan apples.

The donuts here are made from scratch using family recipes and are a staple of the orchard visit. You’ll also find fresh-baked cinnamon rolls, cookies, and other treats.

Phillips is big on hard cider. They craft a wide range of dry and semi-sweet options, from fruit-infused blends (think cherry, plum, peach) to hops- and spice-infused ciders and even barrel-aged varieties. You can try them at the orchard or head to their Cider Bar & Market in Lansing for the full lineup.

Phillips Orchards and Cider Mill
The Apple Barrel Cider Mill
Homemade Donuts

The Apple Barrel Cider Mill

1418 E Center St, Ithaca, MI 48847

At The Apple Barrel, the cider is pressed right on-site with an old-fashioned cider press you can actually watch through a window.

Their donuts are the kind you’ll want a second (and third) of – soft, fresh, and made daily.

The Apple Barrel Cider Mill
The Fruitful Orchard & Cider Mill
Apple PickingFall FestivalHomemade Donuts

The Fruitful Orchard & Cider Mill

5740 W M61, Gladwin, MI 48624

Pressed on-site from over 30 apple varieties, the cider from The Fruitful Orchard & Cider Mill is crisp, fresh, and authentically Michigan. Watch the magic happen during a weekend pressing demo.

Warm, sugary donuts are the star of the bakery, with flavors like glazed and apple cider cinnamon sugar. They also have pies, breads, and cinnamon rolls and more.

For the adults, The Merry-Hearted Cidery pours handcrafted hard ciders made from orchard apples and local fruits like cherries and pears. Gluten-free and all-natural, they’re served up in the cozy on-site tasting room.

The Fruitful Orchard & Cider Mill
Uncle John's Cider Mill
Corn MazeHard CiderU-Pick Sunflowers

Uncle John's Cider Mill

8614 North US 127, St Johns, MI 48879
Uncle John's Cider Mill is the spot for delicious cider and donuts! Visit on weekends to watch the apples get selected, chopped, pressed, and turned into fresh, unpasteurized cider. Be sure to try the apple cider slushies!
Visit the Taproom for hard apple cider along with wines and spirits. Get a flight to sample more than one.
Uncle John's Cider Mill

Metro Detroit Apple Cider Mills

Blake's Orchard and Cider Mill
Outdoor Play AreaFlower FestivalApple Picking

Blake's Orchard and Cider Mill

17985 Armada Center Rd, Armada, MI 48005
Blake’s is famous for its fresh-pressed sweet apple cider. You might even get a free cup to sip while you explore, keeping that classic orchard hospitality alive.
Blueberry, cherry, lemon lavender, pumpkin, peach... no matter what the seasonal donut is at Blake's, you can be sure it's mouthwateringly delicious.
Speaking of hard cider, you can sample flights, sip cider slushies, or grab a pint in their lively taproom, especially during festival season when the place is buzzing with live music and good vibes. You can even order online!
Blake's Orchard and Cider Mill
Bonadeo Farms
HayridesPumpkin PatchOutdoor Play Area

Bonadeo Farms

1215 White Lake Rd, Highland, MI 48356

Bonadeo Farms makes pure apple cider with no additives, so what you get is fresh and simple. Their sweet cider and cider slushies are fan favorites in the fall, plus they serve hot cider if you want something cozy.

Their donuts are made fresh every day right on the farm, and you can even watch them being made in the kitchen. For an extra treat try a warm donut topped with whipped cream, warm caramel and nuts!

Bonadeo Farms
Diehl's Orchard and Cider Mill
Fall FestivalOutdoor Play AreaHayrides

Diehl's Orchard and Cider Mill

1479 Ranch Rd., Holly, MI 484422

The cider at Diehl’s is fresh-squeezed and packed with flavor, you can get it hot, cold, or as a slushie.

Diehl’s donuts are made fresh on-site. Options include plain, cinnamon, and powdered sugar, with seasonal pumpkin donuts making a special appearance in the fall.

Diehl's Orchard and Cider Mill

Erwin Orchards (PERMANENTLY CLOSED)

61475 Silver Lake Road, South Lyon, MI 48178
Erwin Orchards (PERMANENTLY CLOSED)
Franklin Cider Mill
Homemade Donuts

Franklin Cider Mill

7450 Franklin Rd, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301

Franklin Cider Mill presses fresh Michigan apples every day using their original 90-ton press from the 1800s. Cider is made with fresh, clean apples and does not contain any preservatives.

Pair your cider with one of their legendary donuts, made fresh daily, using the same recipe for over 80+ years!

Franklin Cider Mill
Goodison Cider Mill
Homemade Donuts

Goodison Cider Mill

4295 Orion Road, Rochester, MI 48306

Goodison makes fresh apple cider made the traditional way. They press locally grown apples on a cider press that’s over 100 years old, giving it that old-fashioned flavor people come back for every fall.

Blueberry and cherry frosted are popular options here and can sell out quickly. If you have your heart set on a particular flavor, call ahead to reserve your favorite.

Goodison Cider Mill
Hy's Cider Mill
Homemade DonutsApple Picking

Hy's Cider Mill

6350 37 Mile Rd, Romeo, MI 48065
Hy’s Cider Mill has been pressing fresh apple cider for over 80 years, using apples grown right on their family-run orchard. The cider is 100% natural and is pasteurized. Make sure you try to the apple slush!
The cinnamon-sugar donuts are made fresh on-site and pair perfectly with a cold (or hot!) cider.
Hy's Cider Mill
Long Family Orchard, Farm & Cider Mill
Corn MazeAnimalsOutdoor Play Area

Long Family Orchard, Farm & Cider Mill

1540 East Commerce Rd., Commerce, MI 48382

Long’s cider is a fan favorite fall drink in the metro Detroit area. You can grab it cold or as a frozen cider slushie, and if you time it right, you might even catch the cider-making in action.

You’ll want to grab these donuts by the dozen. Made fresh and served warm, they’re soft, sweet, and perfectly spiced.

Long Family Orchard, Farm & Cider Mill
Obstbaum Orchards & Cider Mill
Hard CiderApple PickingHayrides

Obstbaum Orchards & Cider Mill

9252 Currie Rd, Northville, MI 48167

Obstbaum Orchards in Northville keeps things classic with fresh-pressed apple cider made right on-site. If you visit in season, you can even watch the cider press in action.

Their warm apple cinnamon donuts are incredible. Pair one (or three) with a glass of cider and enjoy while soaking up the orchard views.

For the 21+ crowd, Obstbaum also crafts small-batch hard cider and apple brandy using their own apples.

Obstbaum Orchards & Cider Mill
Pankiewicz Cider Mill & Farm Market 
Homemade Donuts

Pankiewicz Cider Mill & Farm Market 

10387 Lindsey Rd, Casco, MI 48064

The cider tastes like it came straight from the orchard. Fresh-pressed from their own apples, no pasteurizing, no extras. Smooth and a little sweet.

Pankiewicz makes their own donuts fresh on site and they come out warm and smell amazing. Cinnamon sugar is the favorite. The plain and pumpkin ones are also yummy.

Pankiewicz Cider Mill & Farm Market 
Parmenter's Northville Cider Mill
Homemade DonutsHard Cider

Parmenter's Northville Cider Mill

714 Baseline Rd., Northville, MI 48167

Parmenter’s has been pressing cider the traditional way since 1873, and it shows in the flavor. Their fresh apple cider has won the Michigan Apple Cider Award, and you can get it as a slushie.

The donuts here are loved for being a little puffier and denser than your typical cider mill donut. They’re a big part of the Parmenter’s experience and are known to stay fresh longer, so grab a dozen.

Parmenter’s has expanded to include Northville Winery and Brewing Co. that produces and sells handcrafted hard ciders and beer. The winery and brewery are housed in a separate building just across the lot from the cider mill, offering an extensive craft beer and hard cider menu.

Parmenter's Northville Cider Mill
Plymouth Orchards & Cider Mill
Outdoor Play AreaSunflowersHayrides

Plymouth Orchards & Cider Mill

10685 Warren Rd, Plymouth, MI 48170

You’ll definitely want to take the time to watch the cider bring pressed on-site. It’s made with a blend of at least three different varieties of Michigan apples. The blend changes with the season and with the types of apples that are available. Get the cider cold, hot or as a slushy.

Plymouth Orchards and Cider Mill makes fresh donuts daily. Get your donuts covered in cinnamon sugar, plain or white powder.

Plymouth Orchards & Cider Mill
Rochester Cider Mill
Homemade DonutsOutdoor Play AreaAnimals

Rochester Cider Mill

5125 North Rochester Road, Rochester, MI 48306

Watch cider pressed on a 150-year-old belt-driven press. They run it most Mondays and Fridays, turning out sweet apple cider plus seasonal flavors like cranberry, pear, and a secret holiday blend.

And of course you need donuts to go with your cider. Options include plain, cinnamon sugar, apple cinnamon with maple glazed, and chocolate frosted.

Rochester Cider Mill
Stony Creek Orchard & Cider
HayridesHomemade DonutsOutdoor Play Area

Stony Creek Orchard & Cider

2961 W. 32 Mile, Romeo, MI 48065

Serving UV-treated apple cider made on-site from their own apples.

Homemade donuts including cinnamon sugar, plain and white powdered sugar

Stony Creek Orchard & Cider
Three Cedars Farm
Outdoor Play AreaAnimalsHayrides

Three Cedars Farm

7897 Six Mile Road, Northville, MI 48167

Three Cedars presses their apple cider onsite from Michigan apples and serves it hot, cold, or as a slushy at the Cider & Donut Hut. It’s pasteurized and fresh every day.

The farm makes cinnamon sugar and plain donuts fresh throughout the day at their Donut Hut. Sold by the half dozen or dozen, their Cider Mill donuts are offered during both fall and Country Christmas.

Three Cedars Farm
Yates Cider Mill
AnimalsHomemade Donuts

Yates Cider Mill

1990 E Avon Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48307

Yates Cider Mill custom presses apples the old-fashioned way.

Their apple mixture changes with the season as different apple varieties ripen.

Yates cider is made without preservatives. They use a UV light process to treat their cider instead of pasteurization.

They do make donuts at times, flavors & types may vary.

Yates Cider Mill

Up North Apple Cider Mills

Friske Farm Market
AnimalsFall FestivalOutdoor Play Area

Friske Farm Market

10743 US Highway 31, Ellsworth, MI 49729

Friske’s has been pressing cider for over 60 years, and can press nearly 2,000 gallons of cider per day!

Classic cake donuts can be purchased with vanilla, chocolate or maple icings and topping options include cinnamon sugar, sprinkles, peanuts and coconut. In addition to their delicious classic cake donuts, apple cider, cherry and pumpkin spice donuts are available seasonally or by special order.

Friske Farm Market
Knaebe's Apple Farm & Ciderwork
Homemade DonutsCorn MazeHard Cider

Knaebe's Apple Farm & Ciderwork

2621 S. Karsten Rd, Rogers City, MI 49779

Fresh pressed, unpasteurized apple cider, made with apples right from the farm, is made multiple times per week. Twelve ounce cups of Apple Cider can be purchased cold, hot, or as a slushie.

Order a BAM! donut made with their popular Apple Cider donut, topped with a maple glaze and caramelized bacon crumbs. Or add some additional toppings, like ice cream, caramel and whipped cream, to your favorite donut with a Donut Sundae.

Stop by the Tasting Room right next door for hard cider or microbrew. Choose from traditional or funky flavors and enjoy it on the new pavilion for covered seating within the orchard.

Knaebe's Apple Farm & Ciderwork
Resort Pike Cidery & Winery
Hard Cider

Resort Pike Cidery & Winery

3471 Resort Pike Rd, Petoskey, MI 49770

Bubbles are the star at this unique spot housed in a beautifully restored historic barn since 2017. The only all-sparkling winery in the region, they’ve made fizz their specialty with 20 taps of sparkling drinks. Stop in to taste amazing ciders and bubbly wines, play board games, say hi to the farm goats Taco and T-Rex, and enjoy their “Carbonation Country.”

Resort Pike Cidery & Winery
Uncle Frank's Apple Town
Homemade DonutsU-Pick SunflowersPumpkin Patch

Uncle Frank's Apple Town

4391 US-31, Brutus, MI 49716

Pressed in their historic 1890s barn, Uncle Frank’s cider is fresh, naturally sweet, and full of Michigan apple flavor.

Made fresh daily, the warm apple donuts are a seasonal favorite. Pair one with a cup of cider for a classic northern Michigan treat.

Uncle Frank's Apple Town

Thumb Apple Cider Mills

Miller Family Orchard
U-Pick CherriesHayridesApple Picking

Miller Family Orchard

3209 S Vassar Rd, Vassar, MI 48768

Miller Family Orchard makes fresh apple cider from hand-picked apples, with no added water or preservatives. You can get it warm or as a cider slushie, and if you visit at the right time, you might see the cider being made. Caramel apples are made daily as well.

The donuts here are made fresh every day and are a big hit. Favorites include the apple cinnamon sugar and seasonal pumpkin glaze donuts in October.

Miller Family Orchard

Tri-Cities Flint Apple Cider Mills

Bayne's Apple Valley
Homemade DonutsSunflowersHard Cider

Bayne's Apple Valley

5395 Midland Rd, Freeland, MI 48623

Bayne’s presses their own cider on-site. You can grab it by the glass or the gallon, or go for the cider slushie. They usually let you sample it first, which is pretty special.

Warm, fresh, covered in cinnamon sugar…their cider donuts are kind of a must. They’ve also got pies, cookies, and caramel apples.

Stop by Bayne’s Tap House during your visit. They’ve got 15+ Michigan-made hard ciders and beers on tap.

Bayne's Apple Valley
Corn MazeAnimalsHomemade Donuts

Flushing Farms

7096 Gillette Rd, Flushing, MI 48433
Flushing Farms
Leaman's Green Applebarn
AnimalsHomemade DonutsCorn Maze

Leaman's Green Applebarn

7475 N. River Rd, Freeland, MI 48623

Leaman’s presses their cider fresh on-site using over 20 apple varieties of apples grown right on their farm. They also serve up cider slushies!

Leaman’s Green Applebarn makes a variety of yeast donuts and fry cakes as well as many specialty donuts. Customer favorites include apple pie donuts, salted caramel donuts, cherry chocolate donuts, cherry cheesecake donuts, s’mores donuts and Reese’s donuts. Specialty donuts are limited.

Leaman's Green Applebarn
Montrose Orchards
HayridesPumpkin PatchApple Picking

Montrose Orchards

12473 Seymour Rd, Montrose, MI 48457

The orchard produces fresh apple cider, which is crafted from hand-picked apples, pressed fresh every weekend, and available onsite, and visitors can also watch cider pressing during the fall season.

While at Montrose Orchards, visit Debbie’s Kitchen, owned and operated by Certified Chef, Debbie Hill. Order a donut, made fresh daily, along with many other baked goodies in the kitchen.

Montrose Orchards
Parshallville Cider Mill
Homemade Donuts

Parshallville Cider Mill

8507 Parshallville Rd, Fenton, MI 48430

Pair your donut with a cup of cider. Try it cold, hot or as a slush. Cider at Parshallville Cider Mill is not pasteurized and is freshly pressed and bottled on site.

Step on to the mill floor and watch donuts being made. Then order a warm donut, either plain or rolled in cinnamon sugar.

Parshallville Cider Mill
Spicer Orchards
Corn MazeApple PickingFall Festival

Spicer Orchards

10411 Clyde Rd, Fenton, MI 48430

Spicer Cider is pure and sweet juice squeezed from fresh apples. There are no added preservatives or flavorings and it’s UV treated.

Pair your fresh cinnamon, plain or powdered sugar donut with a glass of hot apple cider or a cider slushy.

For an adult treat, stop in to Spicer’s Winery and try one of their eight varieties of hard cider, including a mango, pineapple or lemon ginger cider. Order a flight to find your favorite.

Spicer Orchards
Witzgall's Orchard
Homemade Donuts

Witzgall's Orchard

5179 2 Mile Rd, Bay City, MI 48706

Cider here is pressed from carefully cleaned apples with no chemicals or preservatives. Grab a gallon to go, or sip it hot mulled or as a slushie.

The orchard is known for its old-fashioned spiced donuts, especially their apple cinnamon donuts, made fresh daily in their store.

Witzgall's Orchard

Southeast Michigan Apple Cider Mills

Alber Orchard & Cider Mill & Freedom Winery
Homemade DonutsCorn MazeHard Cider

Alber Orchard & Cider Mill & Freedom Winery

13011 Bethel Church Rd., Manchester, MI 48158

Cider here is pressed on a 100-year-old wooden rack press with apples picked THAT day. No pasteurizing, no extras, just apples. Cider flavor & blend change weekly.

Cinnamon-sugar donuts are made fresh and served warm on fall weekends. Apple fritters sometimes show up too.

Freedom Winery’s tasting room, opened in 2023, is located at the orchard and starts pouring house-made hard cider around Memorial Day. Typically open on weekends through summer and fall but check their socials to be safe.

Alber Orchard & Cider Mill & Freedom Winery
Apple Charlie’s South Huron Orchards & Cider Mill
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Apple Charlie’s South Huron Orchards & Cider Mill

38035 S Huron Rd, New Boston, MI 48164

Pressed on-site from apples grown at the orchard, Apple Charlie’s cider is fresh, crisp, and available during harvest season. It’s served cold and unspiced unless requested, keeping it classic and simple.

Made in-house the donuts at Apple Charlie’s come in plain, powdered, or cinnamon sugar. They’re best when warm and fresh, so arriving earlier in the day is your best bet.

Seasonal hard cider and wine are available for purchase, making Apple Charlie’s one of relatively few traditional cider mills to offer alcoholic options. Availability can vary, so it’s worth calling ahead if you’re planning to pick some up.

Apple Charlie’s South Huron Orchards & Cider Mill
Dexter Cider Mill
Hard CiderHomemade Donuts

Dexter Cider Mill

3685 Central St., Dexter, MI 48130

Dexter Cider Mill is Michigan’s oldest continuously operating cider mill. They still use the same oak rack press they’ve had for over 138 years, and every batch of cider is made right on-site using a blend of 3 to 5 locally grown apple varieties.

Don’t leave without a donut (or a dozen). Dexter’s cinnamon sugar and plain donuts are made fresh daily. Or try a gluten free/vegan option along side your cider.

Dexter Cider Mill makes their own small-batch hard cider using apples from their press. Try the traditional blend hard cider, and soon they’ll be adding a Bourbon Barrel Aged and IPC Hard Cider to their offerings.

Dexter Cider Mill
Erie Orchards and Cider Mills
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Erie Orchards and Cider Mills

1235 Erie Road, Erie, MI 48133

Whether you like your cider hot or cold, Erie Orchards and Cider Mills has you covered. You can even enjoy your cider as a slushy. Their tasty and refreshing cider is available in pint, 1/2 gallon and gallon containers.

Donuts are made in-house, daily, with no added preservatives. There are many tasty options to choose from, including blueberry, apple spice and pumpkin.

Erie Orchards and Cider Mills
Grainger's Orchard & Cider Mill
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Grainger's Orchard & Cider Mill

2588 Pinckney Rd, Howell, MI 48843

Grainger’s Orchard & Cider Mill is known for some of the best cider around. Made fresh from locally grown apples, their cider is crisp and flavorful.

Grainger’s has a line of cider wines called, “Shiny Apple Wines.” It started as a fun family project and turned into a full collection. You can taste and buy their apple-based wines right on-site at the orchard.

Grainger's Orchard & Cider Mill
Kapnick Orchards
HayridesHomemade Donuts

Kapnick Orchards

4245 N, Rogers Hwy, Britton, MI 49229

Kapnick’s cider is the real deal! It’s 100% apple, no sugar or weird stuff added, just fresh-pressed goodness starting every September.

Their fry-cake donuts are a year-round treat, with flavors like vanilla, apple crisp, and pumpkin (plus that dreamy apple butter frosting). Don’t miss the Apple Festival in October…it’s basically donut heaven.

Kapnick Orchards
Meckley's Flavor Fruit Farm
Apple PickingHard CiderHayrides

Meckley's Flavor Fruit Farm

11025 S. Jackson Road, Cement City, MI 49233

Meckley’s has been pressing cider since 1970. A variety of hand-picked apples are used in making the cider and the flavor of the cider changes over the season. Early, cider is less sweet and fuller body. Later, cider is lighter and sweeter. Cider is unpasteurized and uses an ‘old school’ process that makes their cider unique.

Donuts are made fresh daily using fresh, high quality, local ingredients. While at the farm, try a favorite yeast-raised Apple Fritter donut.

Adults can choose from over a dozen items on the tap list, including a peanut butter porter or a grape lakes hard cider.

Meckley's Flavor Fruit Farm
Wasem Fruit Farm
Apple PickingHomemade Donuts

Wasem Fruit Farm

6580 Judd Road, Milan, MI 48160

This family orchard outside Milan presses its cider fresh and keeps it unpasteurized, so the flavor stays bold.

Wasem Fruit Farm has more than just fruit! They bake several kinds of donuts, including plain batter, apple batter, blueberry batter, and pumpkin batter. Top them off with frosting, cinnamon sugar, or enjoy them plain.

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Where Will Your Next Cider Stop Be?

Cider mills are more than just a fall treat, they’re a family tradition, with some pressing cider and frying donuts for generations, pouring their heart (and a lot of apples) into every batch.

With so many mills to explore, the real question isn’t if you’ll go, it’s where you’ll go first.


Amber Cox

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Amber Cox has spent hundreds of hours over the past 15 years researching, planning, and taking her family on outdoor adventures. She’s passionate about having fun, getting her three kids outside exploring their own backyard in Michigan, and encouraging other families to get outside, too. You can usually find her living life to the fullest in hiking boots on a trail somewhere. She loves capturing Michigan and sharing nature photos as @The.Fun.Finder on Instagram.

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