Cider and Donuts: 20+ West Michigan Farms with the Best Fall Treats

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Apple Cider & Donuts in West Michigan

We set out to find the best cider and donut duos across West Michigan, and along the way we realized this might just be the official Michigan fall food group. We’ve even got Fall Festivals in their honor!

Michigan grows over 25 million bushels of apples annually, so it’s no wonder we have cider mills everywhere.

Pair that with on-site bakeries putting out dozens of sugary, warm, fluffy donuts and you’ve got the stuff everyone’s fall dreams are made of.

If you’re a cider connoisseur like me, you’ll know that no two ciders are alike. Each cider mill uses its own combination of apples to produce one-of-a-kind flavors each growing season.

And now many cideries, are serving up hard cider, too. In fact, we found quite a few locations where you can pair your donut with beer or wine if you’d like!

Let the fall activities begin!

Crane's cider mill in Fennville has been making cider since 1968.
Crane’s Cider Fest

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Where Will Your Next Cider Stop Be?

Cider and donuts 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 cider and donuts to try, the real question isn’t if you’ll go, it’s where you’ll go first.

Fall Fun in Alpine Township
Ed Dunneback & Girls Fruit Farm
Cider and Donuts
Cider and Donuts in Alpine Township
3025 6 Mile Rd, Grand Rapids, MI 49544
Your taste buds will dance with the all the delicious drinks and donuts at Ed Dunneback.

Engelsma's cider and cider slushees are just the beginning.

Adults will love their hand crafted hard ciders and beer from Dunneback's Pink Barrel Cellar.

Oh, and they make their own wine, too!

Pick your favorite drink and pair it with their fresh made pumpkin and cider donuts.
That's the Spirit!
Ed Dunneback has expanded to include Pink Barrel Cellars, makers of hard cider, beer and wine made with ingredients from their own farm.
Hard Cider
Open Hours
Mon: Closed
Tues & Thur: 9 AM - 8 PM
Wed & Fri: 9 AM - 9 PM
Sat: 9 AM - 5 PM
Sun: 12 PM - 5 PM
Also at Ed Dunneback & Girls Fruit Farm
Corn Maze, Hayrides, Pumpkin Patch, Apple Picking, Homemade Donuts, Bakery, Photo Ops, Farm Animals, Farmers Market, Sunflowers, Play Area, Serves Alcohol

Fall Fun in Caledonia
Deep Roots Produce
Cider and Donuts
Cider and Donuts in Caledonia
8410 Whitneyville Ave SE, Alto, MI 49302
Deep Roots makes their own farm fresh donuts.

The apple cinnamon donuts come in a variety of topping flavors.

Made in-house daily, these are going to become a staple item for lots of GR people!
Open Hours
Mon, Wed, & Fri: 10 AM - 6:30 PM
Tue & Thu: 10 AM - 8:30 PM
Sat: 9 AM - 5 PM
Sun: 11 AM - 5 PM
Also at Deep Roots Produce
Corn Maze, Hayrides, Pumpkin Patch, Homemade Donuts, Photo Ops, Farm Animals, Farmers Market, Sunflowers, Play Area

Fall Fun in Sparta
Fruit Ridge Hayrides
Cider and Donuts
Cider and Donuts in Sparta
11966 Fruit Ridge NW, Kent City, MI 49330
Enjoy freshly-made donuts, hot cider, and other delicious snacks!

Parents will appreciate the kid-sized picnic tables right beside the grown-up ones.

(Or even better, enjoy your snacks by a cozy campfire in the evenings.)
Open Hours
Open to the public September 20 - October 26, 2025

Fri: 5 PM - 9 PM (October only)
Sat: 10 AM - 9 PM
Sun: 10 AM - 5 PM

Open Monday - Thursday for groups by appointment only
Also at Fruit Ridge Hayrides
Corn Maze, Hayrides, Pumpkin Patch, Apple Picking, Homemade Donuts, Bakery, Photo Ops, Farm Animals, Farmers Market, Play Area

Fall Fun in Lowell
Heidi's Farmstand and Bakery
Cider and Donuts
Cider and Donuts in Lowell
11999 Cascade Road, Lowell, MI 49334
The cider slushy reigns supreme at Heidi’s.

And while getting one of their delectable donuts is all the rage, some people spring for one of their homemade cookies.

The double dutch chocolate is a hot seller. (Chocolate goes with apple cider, right?)

* Heidi’s signature cake donuts are made fresh daily.
* Their donuts are all hand-dipped in 7 tasty toppings.
* Cider Slushies are perfect for those warm fall afternoons.
Open Hours
Mon – Fri: 7 AM – 6 PM
Sat: 7 AM – 5 PM

Open until 10 PM on Fridays & Saturdays in October

Closed Sunday
Also at Heidi's Farmstand and Bakery
Corn Maze, Hayrides, Pumpkin Patch, Homemade Donuts, Bakery, Farmers Market, Play Area

Fall Fun in New Era
Lewis Adventure Farm & Zoo
Cider and Donuts
Cider and Donuts in New Era
4180 West M-20, New Era, MI 49446
There’s no excuse for not trying an apple cinnamon donut from Lewis Adventure Farm.

They’ve made over a million of these irresistible donuts so there’s enough for everyone.

Pair them with Engelsma’s apple cider for sale on site and you have an unforgettable donut + cider experience.

About these West Michigan Donuts:

* They’ve made over a million Apple Cinnamon Donuts and each one is sprinkled with cinnamon sugar by hand.
* The bakery team arrives daily at 4 AM to make fresh donuts.
Open Hours
Lewis Farms is open Mon – Sat: 9 AM - 6 PM & Sun 10 AM - 5 PM

(October Sundays 10AM - 6 PM)
Also at Lewis Adventure Farm & Zoo
Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch, Apple Picking, Homemade Donuts, Bakery, Harvest Festival, Photo Ops, Farm Animals, Farmers Market, Sunflowers, Play Area

Fall Fun in Hudsonville
Post Family Farm
Cider and Donuts
Cider and Donuts in Hudsonville
5081 Bauer Rd, Hudsonville, MI 49426
Post Family Farm homemade donuts are amazingly addictive, all with a slightly crunchy exterior and best enjoyed warm. Each donut is iced by hand.

Be sure to grab some cider, too.

Pumpkin donuts are available in the fall and come either iced or with cinnamon sugar.

Cherry donuts are available in the spring on limited walk-in dates.

Follow their Facebook page for walk-in donut availability announcements, especially in the spring.
Open Hours
Donuts available
Mon - Sat: 7:30 AM -7:30 PM


Activities
Mon - Thu: 12 PM - 7:30 PM
Fri: 12 PM - 7:30 PM
Sat: 10 AM -7:30 PM


$10 (M - Th) $14 (Fri & Sat) admission ages 2 and up includes:
- hayride to the pumpkin patch
- pumpkin train ride
- access to play areas and animal barn
- and so much more!
Also at Post Family Farm
Corn Maze, Hayrides, Pumpkin Patch, Homemade Donuts, Harvest Festival, Photo Ops, Farm Animals, Play Area

Fall Fun in Plainfield Township
Robinette’s Apple Haus & Winery
Cider and Donuts
Cider and Donuts in Plainfield Township
3142 4-Mile Rd NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
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. Fresh apple cider is pressed at their mill from the Tuesday after Labor Day through April or early May.
That's the Spirit!
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. And it’s all made on-site!
Hard Cider
Open Hours
Apple Haus: Tues-Sat, 8 AM - 5:30 PM
Apple Haus Lunch: 11 AM - 3 PM Mon - Fri
Winery: Tues-Sat, 10 AM - 5:30 PM
Petting Zoo: Sundays, Sept & Oct, noon-4 PM
Corn Maze Opens at 10 AM Mon-Sat & noon on Sunday
Also at Robinette’s Apple Haus & Winery
Corn Maze, Hayrides, Apple Picking, Homemade Donuts, Apple Cider Mill, Bakery, Photo Ops, Farm Animals, Farmers Market, Play Area, Serves Alcohol

Fall Fun in Sparta
Schwallier’s Country Basket
Cider and Donuts
Cider and Donuts in Sparta
1185 9 Mile Rd, Sparta, MI 49345
Homemade glazed donuts are available in season - order online and have them waiting for you when you arrive!
Open Hours
SEASONAL HOURS
Mon-Fri: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Closed Labor Day

After Labor Day
Mon-Fri: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sat & Sun: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Also at Schwallier’s Country Basket
Corn Maze, Hayrides, Pumpkin Patch, Apple Picking, Homemade Donuts, Bakery, Farm Animals, Farmers Market, Play Area

Fall Fun in Saugatuck
Cranes Orchards
Cider and Donuts
Cider and Donuts in Saugatuck
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.

Stop by Crane's Pie Pantry for fresh cider, delicious donuts, and a slice of pie!
That's the Spirit!
Visit Crane's Pie Pantry and Winery for a delicious chaser for your donut.

Products are locally grown, locally produced, with local talent and without artificial flavoring or coloring.

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.
Hard Cider
Open Hours
U-Pick & Corn Maze: Daily, 9 AM - 6 PM
Restaurant & Winery: ​Every day except Tuesdays, 11 AM - 6 PM
Bakery & Retail: Open daily 9 AM - 6 PM // Tuesdays: 9 AM - 4 PM
Also at Cranes Orchards
Corn Maze, Hayrides, Pumpkin Patch, Apple Picking, Homemade Donuts, Apple Cider Mill, Bakery, Photo Ops, Farmers Market, Play Area, Serves Alcohol

Fall Fun in Conklin
Rasch Cherry & Apple Market
Cider and Donuts
Cider and Donuts in Conklin
17647 40th Avenue, Conklin, MI 49403
Stop by for delicious Apple Cider Slushies or Hot cider, cocoa, and made fresh daily homemade donuts.
Open Hours
Farm is open starting August 2025

Fri & Sat: 10 AM - 6 PM
Sun: 12 PM - 5 PM
Also at Rasch Cherry & Apple Market
Corn Maze, Hayrides, Pumpkin Patch, Apple Picking, Homemade Donuts, Photo Ops, Sunflowers, Play Area

Fall Fun in Stanton
Anderson & Girls Orchards
Cider and Donuts
Cider and Donuts in Stanton
2985 N. Sheridan Road, Stanton, MI 48888
The bakery offers homemade donuts, pies, breads, brownies, and cookies. Try the blueberry or apple donuts in various flavors! Call ahead for special orders.

The cider mill runs from Labor Day weekend to December 1.
Open Hours
Petting Zoo & Gift Shop: 9 AM - 6 PM, daily (May - Oct)
Sweet Shop: 11 AM - 6 PM, daily, (May-Oct)
Farm Market (open 7 days/week), May-October 9 AM - 6 PM // October-December 9 AM - 5 PM
Also at Anderson & Girls Orchards
Hayrides, Pumpkin Patch, Homemade Donuts, Apple Cider Mill, Bakery, Farm Animals, Farmers Market

Fall Fun in Hastings
Cotants Farm Market
Cider and Donuts
Cider and Donuts in Hastings
2500 S M 37 Hwy, Hastings, MI 49058
The special recipe Apple Cider is pressed on site using a special blend of quality apples fresh from the orchard, served cold or hot and spiced.

Homemade donuts are available in a variety of flavors and special toppings.
Open Hours
Market Hours:
Mon-Fri: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Sat: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sun: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Also at Cotants Farm Market
Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch, Apple Picking, Homemade Donuts, Apple Cider Mill, Bakery, Farmers Market, Play Area

Fall Fun in Cedar Springs
Nelson’s Farm Market
Cider and Donuts
Cider and Donuts in Cedar Springs
469 W 112th St, Grant, MI, Grant, MI 49327
Freshly baked donuts are available in the bakery along with other yummy treats like apple turnovers, cookies, and pies.

Caramel apples are made daily along with apple cider slushies.
Open Hours
Monday - Saturday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Also at Nelson’s Farm Market
Homemade Donuts, Bakery, Harvest Festival, Farm Animals, Farmers Market

Fall Fun in Northern Michigan
Heritage Farms Market
Cider and Donuts
Cider and Donuts in Northern Michigan
1858 S Maple Island Rd, Fremont, MI 49412
The apple cider is 100% natural, with no additives or preservatives, and not pasteurized—watch it being pressed!

Grab a gallon to go or sip on an apple cider slushie. Pair it with their popular Old Fashioned Spiced Donuts coated in cinnamon
Open Hours
2024 Season:
Mon - Sat: 10 AM - 6 PM
Sun: 12 PM - 5 PM

(2025 TBA)
Also at Heritage Farms Market
Corn Maze, Hayrides, Pumpkin Patch, Homemade Donuts, Apple Cider Mill, Photo Ops, Farm Animals, Farmers Market, Play Area

Fall Fun in Hudsonville
Grandview Orchard
Cider and Donuts
Cider and Donuts in Hudsonville
1118 Riley St, Hudsonville, MI 49426
This picture-perfect family orchard market sells fresh-grown apples and fresh-made donuts from their new-and-improved donut truck!

They make their own cider, which will be available starting in the last week of September.
Open Hours
Mon - Fri: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday: CLOSED
Also at Grandview Orchard
Apple Picking, Homemade Donuts, Apple Cider Mill

Fall Fun in Lowell
The Orchards at Red Barn
Cider and Donuts
Cider and Donuts in Lowell
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.
That's the Spirit!
Stop by the Tasting Room for some Painted Turtle Hard Cider.
Hard Cider
Open Hours
2025 Hours

Mon - Thu: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Fri - Sat: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sun: 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Also at The Orchards at Red Barn
Pumpkin Patch, Homemade Donuts, Farm Animals, Farmers Market, Sunflowers, Serves Alcohol

Fall Fun in Sparta
Klein Cider Mill and Market
Cider and Donuts
Cider and Donuts in Sparta
2151 10 Mile Rd NW, Sparta, MI 49345
Their fresh and unpasteurized Apple Cider comes in half-gallon, gallon, and bulk quantities.

It's made from of a combination of apples depending on what is in season, allowing the taste to change and not be the same with each press - but still guaranteed to be delicious.
Open Hours
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM daily
Also at Klein Cider Mill and Market
Pumpkin Patch, Apple Cider Mill, Farmers Market

Fall Fun in Kalamazoo
Gull Meadow Farms
Cider and Donuts
Cider and Donuts in Kalamazoo
8544 Gull Road, Richland, MI 49083
Do not leave until you've had donuts.

No visit to Gull Meadow Farms is complete without a delicious donut (or three).

Donuts come in three different flavors (plain, apple, or pumpkin) and three toppings (plain, iced, or cinnamon sugar).

They are made fresh daily and melt in your mouth.
Open Hours
Market Hours:
Mon - Closed
Tue - Sat: 9 AM - 6 PM
Sun: 10 AM - 6 PM

Opening Sept. 6, 2025, for the fall season

Weekday Activities:
Th- Fri: 10 AM - 6 PM

Weekend Activities:
Sat & Sun: 10 AM - 6 PM
Also at Gull Meadow Farms
Corn Maze, Hayrides, Pumpkin Patch, Apple Picking, Homemade Donuts, Bakery, Harvest Festival, Photo Ops, Farm Animals, Farmers Market, Sunflowers, Play Area

Fall Fun in Kalamazoo
VerHage Fruit Farms & Cider Mill
Cider and Donuts
Cider and Donuts in Kalamazoo
8619 West ML Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Donuts are made fresh every day. Get them plain, with cinnamon and sugar or frosted and decorated.

Sometimes the flavors change so call ahead to find out availability.

Apple cider is also made fresh on-site - including apple cider slushies.
Also at VerHage Fruit Farms & Cider Mill
Homemade Donuts, Apple Cider Mill, Bakery, Farmers Market

Fall Fun in Greenville
Pierson Orchard
Cider and Donuts
Cider and Donuts in Greenville
5348 N State Rd, Orleans, MI 48865
This adorable farm market features a from-scratch bakery with some of the tastiest - and biggest - donuts and pastries we've ever tasted. Plus, their bakery item pricing, and rates for their homegrown fruits and vegetables, are some of the best in West Michigan.

The on-site cider mill utilizes homegrown fruits. Just don't get the cider without some of the donuts and pies (made fresh daily.)
Open Hours
Monday - Saturday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Also at Pierson Orchard
Homemade Donuts, Apple Cider Mill, Bakery, Farmers Market

Fall Fun in Grand Rapids
Hill Brothers Orchards & Cider Mill
Cider and Donuts
Cider and Donuts in Grand Rapids
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, (Ultraviolet Light), with no preservatives. It is available by the gallon or half gallon, mid-September through January. Every season is different though.

You can also get frozen cider by the gallon year-round, and get apples during the fall and winter months (1/2 pecks to bushels full).
Open Hours
Market Hours:

Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
Also at Hill Brothers Orchards & Cider Mill
Apple Cider Mill

Fall Fun in Walker
Farmhaus Farms
Cider and Donuts
Cider and Donuts in Walker
9265 Kenowa Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49534
We've been told that if you like pumpkin donuts, you NEED to go get some from Farmhaus Farms.

This is where Farmhaus Farms really shines! Their donuts are to die for as are all of their baked goods and everything is made fresh daily.

While they offer all the classic donuts, they also offer many inventive takes you're not going to find anywhere else. Their selection changes daily, so come back often!

Don't miss out on all their other fantastic bakery items as well.

For cider, you've found the best place on the map.

Grab something delicious from the bakery and one of their famous ciders and take a stroll through the u-pick orchard. Or if you're in a hurry, grab everything to go and share the best of fall with friends!
That's the Spirit!
Take home a can (or more!) of their award winning hard ciders that first thrust them into the spotlight.
Hard Cider
Open Hours
Monday - Saturday: 8 AM - 8 PM
Sunday: 12 PM - 6 PM
Also at Farmhaus Farms
Hayrides, Pumpkin Patch, Apple Picking, Homemade Donuts, Bakery, Photo Ops, Farmers Market

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