Looking to get your fall-fix of apple cider and donuts but don’t have an entire afternoon to devote to the full orchard experience? Check out this great list of our favorite stand-alone cider mills where there are still lots of yummy treats and fun activities, but you can make the trip a quick one if you just need to satisfy your sweet tooth.
If we missed your favorite quick-stop cider mill, leave us a message in the comments, and we will add it to our list!
Ashton Orchards
(248)-627-6671
3925 E. Seymore Lake
Ortonville
Open August-December
Monday-Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
At Ashton Orchards, you can get apple cider, donuts, baked goods, and a variety of produce.
Franklin Cider Mill
(248)-626-8261
7450 Franklin Rd
Bloomfield Hills
Open Saturday before Labor Day-Sunday after Thanksgiving
Weekdays: 7:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Weekends: 8:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Visit the Franklin Cider Mill if you are looking for a simple, family-friendly atmosphere. Built by a river, you can sit and relax while feeding the ducks. The Franklin Cider Mill presses and bottles their own cider right at the mill. The donuts sold are made by an old German recipe. You can also find different baked goods, apple products, honey, and more.
Goodison Cider Mill
(248)-652-8450
4295 Orion Rd
Rochester
Open daily, Labor Day-Thanksgiving 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Open weekends only (Fri.-Sun.), Thanksgiving-Christmas Eve
At Goodison Cider Mill, cider is pressed with a century-old press. They also make a famous pistachio nut bread along with fresh donuts. They carry a variety of pies, donuts, jams, and other treats, as well.
Paint Creek
(248)-656-3400
4480 Orion Rd
Oakland Twp.
Open year-round daily, 11 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Although more of an eatery, at Paint Creek Cider Mill you can get a donut or cider anytime during the year! They also offer sandwiches, coney dogs, ice cream, and more.
Rochester Cider Mill
(248)-651-4224
5125 N. Rochester Rd
Call to confirm hours
Head to Rochester Cider Mill to eat a variety of tasty donuts and enjoy some sweet apple cider. You can also purchase a variety of Michigan-made items, as well as fall decorations for your home like straw bundles, hay, and cornstalks.
Additional activities include a petting farm, giant hay pyramid, and antique wall for free.
Yates Cider Mill
(248)-651-8300
1990 E. Avon Rd
Rochester Hills
Monday-Thursday 11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Friday and Saturday 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Sundays 1:00-9:00 p.m.
At Yates, a water-powered double table press produces the cider. You can watch this process most fall Wednesdays-Sundays. While there, be sure to pick up some fresh donuts or other baked goods. You can also visit the apple tent or go on a relaxing river walk.
Additional activities include pony rides for $5.00/person.
Middleton Farms Cider Mill
(586)-731-6699
46462 Dequindre Rd
Utica
Opens September 8
Sunday-Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Looking for something fun and simple? Then check out Middleton Farms. They make their own cider on an old-fashioned press, as well as fresh donuts daily.
Pankiewicz Cider Mill and Farm Market
(586)-727-9051
10377 Lindsey Rd (a.k.a. 29 Mile Rd.)
Casco
Call to confirm hours
Pankiewicz cider press is viewer-friendly, which means you can can watch the cider as it is being made. Along with cider and donuts, they also have a wide variety of produce available. And don’t forget a caramel apple for the drive home!
Dexter Cider Mill
(734)-426-8531
3685 Central St
Dexter
Open until mid-November
Wednesday-Sunday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
The Dexter Cider Mill is the oldest continuously operating cider mill in Michigan. Besides cider, they offer donuts, a variety of baked goods, and other apple-related products. Check out the website for fun weekend events.
Lesser Farms and Orchard
(734)-426-8009
12651 Island Lake Rd
Dexter
Wednesday-Saturday 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Sunday 1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Lesser farms offers apples, cider (no donuts), along with jams, jellies, and pumpkins. You can also purchase pre-picked Michigan apples (no you-pick available).
Alber Orchard and Cider Mill
(734)-428-9310
13011 Bethel Church Rd
Manchester
Alber’s offers cider, donuts, and over 100 types of apples, many heirloom selections. Admission is free, but there are several activities available for a small fee.
Jenny’s Farm Stand & Cider Mill
(734)-424-3431
8366 Island Lake Rd
Dexter
Open daily, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Jenny’s is a working farm, offering cider and a wide variety of farm-fresh treats.
Parmenter’s Northville Cider Mill
(248)-349-3181
714 Baseline Rd
Northville
Monday-Sunday 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
At Parmenter’s you can enjoy apple cider, an assortment of apple products, donuts, cheese, and more! They have a variety of outdoor equipment for the kids to play on. When you go, don’t forget to ask for “duck donuts.” They are free, and you can take them to the river behind the mill to feed the ducks. There is also a winery/brewery at Parmenter’s, so be sure to check out the website to see the beer, hard cider, and wine available.
Plymouth Orchards
(734)-455-2290
10685 Warren Rd
Plymouth
Sunday-Saturday 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
At Plymouth Orchards and Cider Mill, you can watch and learn how cider is made. While not a you-pick orchard, there are still many apples, donuts, pies, and more available for purchase.
Additional activities include wagon rides through the orchard for $3/person (3 and under free).
Three Cedars Farm
(248)-437-8200
7897 Six Mile
Northville Twp.
Sunday-Thursday 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Friday-Saturday 10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
If you are looking for a cider mill with lots for the kids to do, then check out Three Cedars Farm. Besides being able to munch on donuts and sip on cider inside (meaning bees are a minimum), there are a variety of other activities to choose from. You can check out the Barn Yard Play Land where kids can play on the wooden train or in the corn box.
Additional activities: for $5/person (3 and under free), see if you can find your way though the corn maze; train rides are also available for $3/person.
Apple Charlie’s in New Boston
Thank you! Do you happen to have a web address or Facebook page for them? We’d love to add them too!
Also Wasem’s in Milan!
Thank you Erica! Do you happen to have a web address or Facebook page for them? We’d love to add them!