Locals recently shared their favorite spots in West Michigan for fresh apple cider and delicious donuts. Check out their picks and see if you agree! Have a favorite cider mill of your own? Let us know where you love to go.
Why Michiganders Love Apple Cider and Donuts in the Fall
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Apple cider and warm cider donuts are a fall favorite in Michigan for good reason. Michigan grows plenty of apples thanks to its rich glacial soil and Great Lakes climate. Combine that with the tradition of visiting local cider mills, and it’s easy to see why grabbing fresh cider and a warm donut has become a must-do fall activity for so many Michiganders.
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Michigan’s cider mill tradition dates back more than 150 years. Places like Yates Cider Mill, which opened in 1874, started as a way for local farms to press their apples and sell fresh cider straight to the community. Today, visiting a cider mill is still a beloved fall tradition for Michiganders.
Read More: Discover Michigan’s Historic Cider Mill Dating Back to 1874
The Best Apple Cider and Donut Stops in West Michigan
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Someone recently turned to Reddit’s Grand Rapids community for recommendations on the best apple cider and donuts in the area. One spot came up right away, with several people giving Farmhaus a shoutout.
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Farmhaus earned another vote. And if there’s a long line at Robinette’s, that probably tells you just how popular it is.
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Hills Bros. Cider got a shoutout, although the original post was specifically about cider and donuts. Skip the lines and long drive by warming up some cider and cinnamon donuts at home.
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Post Family received a couple of votes, making it another option for apple cider and donuts this fall.
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Looks like West Michigan has plenty of great spots to grab a cup of apple cider and a fresh donut this fall.
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