25+ Top Metro Detroit Cider Mills
If you’re looking for a cider mill around metro Detroit, you’ve come to the right spot.
We wait all year for this: that time of year when the beautiful fall colors start to change, and the metro Detroit cider mills open for business.
There is no better way to spend a sunny fall afternoon than enjoying fresh, warm donuts and tart apple cider at a Michigan cider mill or apple orchard. With quiet, rolling orchards rich with ripe, red fruit, and busy, family-friendly cider mills, Michigan is the perfect place to enjoy the fall season.
Whether you’re looking for cider, donuts, caramel apples, or just some good family fun we’ve put together a list of our favorite cider mills in metro Detroit.
Apple Charlies Orchards
Where: 38035 S Huron Rd, New Boston, MI 48164; 734-753-9380
This downriver cider mill offers fresh cider and donuts, a small petting zoo, and an apple orchard with U Pick apples, too.
Blakes Farms South Lyon (formerly Erwin’s Orchards)
Where: 61475 Silver Lake Rd, South Lyon, MI 48178
Carrying on the traditions of the much-loved Erwin Orchards, you’ll find a lot to do here in addition to the super cider and donuts. You’ll find inflatables for the kids, a corn maze, pet goats, U Pick apples, tractor rides and more.
Blake’s Orchard and Cider Mill
17985 Armada Center Rd, Armada, MI 48005; 586-784-5343
There is enough here to keep you busy for days: U-pick apples, corn mazes, a gift shop and market and a massive kids play area (aptly named “Blake’s Funland”) are just some of the things you’ll find at this bustling cider mill in quaint Armada, MI. There’s a tasting room and restaurant, too, where you can sip on wine, beer, or try some of Blake’s hard cider. Don’t forget the cider and donuts, they are amazing.
Bonodeo Farms
1215 White Lake Rd, Highland Charter Twp, MI 48356; 248-787-4553
This is a really fun spot in western Oakland County, with cider, donuts, hay rides, a giant pumpkin patch, corn maze, and a kids playground too.
DeBuck’s Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch
50240 Martz Rd, Belleville, MI 48111
This is a super family-friendly spot, and kids will enjoy the corn box, trike track, tube slide, double trouble slides, goat village, bouncy balls, and more. You’ll find a Grill House serving food and treats like donuts, kettle corn, cotton candy other sweets, too. It’s the 3.5 miles of corn mazes that take the center stage, though. Grab some cider and donuts and start walking.
Dexter Cider Mill
3685 Central St, Dexter, MI 48130; 734-426-8531
One of the most-loved cider mills (and oldest) in Michigan, the Dexter Cider Mill sits in the banks of the Huron River. You’ll find a large array of different apple-flavored products for customers to choose from. They have donuts, caramel apples, and apple nut bread, and on weekends they have homemade apple pie, apple strudel, apple turnovers, and hand-rolled ginger snaps, too.
Diehl’s Orchard and Cider Mill
1479 Ranch Rd, Holly, MI 48442
I love this dog friendly cider mill that’s been operating for over 60 years! You’ll find fresh apple cider, delicious warm, a corn maze, pumpkin patch, pony rides, and hay rides too.
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Franklin Cider Mills
7450 Franklin Rd, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
This much-loved, family-owned cider mill in Oakland County offers cider and donuts and a simply amazing bakery, too.
Grainger Orchard and Cider Mill
2588 Pinckney Rd, Howell, MI 48843; 517-242-3902
You’ll find lots of older and unique varieties of apples at this small cider mill. The fresh cider is cold and delicious, and the donuts are very good, too.
Hy’s Cider Mill
6350 37 Mile Rd, Bruce, Michigan 48065
You’ll find a U Pick apple orchard, along with a bakery featuring fresh donuts, jams, jellies, and crisp apple cider. There’s a picnic area, too so you can enjoy the treats n a beautiful fall day.
Jenny’s Farm Stand & Cider Mill
8366 Island Lake Rd, Dexter, MI 48130; 734-424-3431
This cute farm stand in Dexter has some delicious cider. You’ll also find fresh produce, including apples and pumpkins, along with a wide range of baked goods. There’s a petting farm, too, with beautiful horses.
Long Family Orchards, Farm and Cider Mills
1540 E Commerce Rd, Commerce Charter Twp, MI 48382; 248-360-3774
Lots of varieties of U Pick apples, along with delicious cider, donuts, and other baked goods. You’ll also find hay rides, a big play area and petting animals.
Miller’s Big Red Apple
4900 32 Mile Rd, Washington, MI 48095
This is a complete apple experience, with a bounce house, petting farm, corn maze and a huge straw mountain for the kids to climb. You’ll also find a big country store with fresh baked goods and produce.
Ostbaum Orchards
9252 Currie Rd, Northville, MI 48167; 734-560-2840
Now this is a find: tucked back along some dirt roads in western Wayne County, Ostbaum has some of the best cider around. You can also take a hayride around the farm.
Parshallville Cider Mill
8507 Parshallville Rd, Fenton, MI 48430; 810-629-9079
This historic cider mill is open Thursday through Sunday and offers artisan apple pies in addition to cider, donuts, and other treats you’ll find live music in nature walks here too a perfect spot for some family fun.
Parmenter’s Northville Cider Mill
714 Base Line Rd, Northville, MI 48167; 248-349-3181
Tucked away in a quiet corner of Northville, you’ll find delicious, cider donuts and other treats, as well as some picnic tables under giant shady trees. Northville Winery & Brewing Co., also operated by Parmenter’s is located across the parking lot. After you’ve grabbed some cider for the kids, head over here for some beer, wine, and hard cider.
Plymouth Orchards and Cider Mill
10685 Warren Rd, Plymouth, MI 48170; 734-455-2290
I grew up going to this cider mill. Not much has changed, and that’s a good thing. You’ll still find a picturesque apple orchard some of the best fresh cider and donuts around, as well as other baked goods. Don’t miss the chance to take a wagon ride around the orchard.
Porters Orchard
12060 Hegel Rd., Goodrich, MI 48438
Delicious cider and donuts, fresh apples, U pick pumpkins, hay rides and a corn maze at this picturesque spot in Goodrich.
Rochester Cider Mill
5125 N Rochester Rd, Rochester, MI 48306; 248-651-4224
You’ll find unpasteurized craft cider, apples, pumpkins, and some amazing fresh donuts. There’s also a playground with hay bales for the kids to climb and petting farm, too.
Schell Family Farms
10055 Dexter-Pinckney Rd, Pinckney, MI 48169; 989-954-9978
Visit this working farm to buy some apples and take a fun hay wagon ride. It’s a perfect way to spend a beautiful fall day
Spicer Orchards (Near Howell, MI)
10411 Clyde Rd, Fenton, MI 48430; 810-632-7692
This family-run spot is one of my favorite cider mills in Michigan. You’ll find cider, donuts, an apple orchard for picking, hay rides, a giant corn maze and a delicious winery. too
Stony Creek Orchard and Cider
2961 32 Mile Rd, Bruce Township, MI 48065; 586-752-2453
You’ll find U pick apples, pumpkins, and other fruits, but the star here is the fresh apple cider and warm doughnuts: they’re amazing. There’s a play area with straw bales for the kids to climb on for hours, too.
Three Cedars Farms
7897 Six Mile Rd, Northville, MI 48168; 248-437-8200
There’s so much to do here for kids of all ages. From a giant bakere and country store to U Pick apples, a corn maze, a barnyard playground, hay rides, train rides and that’s just the beginning. Plan to spend some time here.
Wasem Fruit Farm
6580 Judd Rd, Milan, Michigan 48160
You’ll find U-pick apples, pumpkins and other fruit at this family-owned working farm, as well as a delicious bakery featuring cider, doughnuts and other treats.
Wiard’s Orchards (Cider Mill near Ypsilanti)
5565 Merritt Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48197; 734-482-7744
Sure, you can find yummy, fresh cider and donuts at this cider mill in Ypsilanti. You can also find enough fun to keep both kids and adults busy all day. Stop by their Country Fair, a fun festival of fall featuring corn maze, wagon rides, an animal farm, mini golf, play areas and so much more. You’ll find an apple cannon, giant inflatables, Old West hayrides, Straw Mountain, Haunted Barn and more.
Westview Orchards and Adventure Farm
5565 Merritt Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Cider, donuts, Upick fruits and vegetables, and even sunflowers are here. You’ll also find a corn maze, a three-acre playground, a petting farm, and a winery for the adults.
Yates Cider Mill
1950 E Avon Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48307; 248-651-830
Bring your camera, this is one of the most picturesque cider mills in Michigan. This down-home cider mill offers amazing donuts and fresh cider, apple pies, and an unforgettable apple crisp. Don’t miss the chance to hike the trail and take in the colorful fall foliage.
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