I love stopping by Cedardale Orchards in the fall when we're in the area or passing by. Their hot fresh mini apple cider donuts are $5 for a dozen, and SO GOOD. We usually inhale them within minutes. The cider is good too. Hot or cold. I usually get a cup of hot to drink in the car and then a half gallon from the fridge to bring home. 10/10 would recommend! read more

Cedardale Orchards - The BEST mini apple cider donuts! A dozen for $5 - Cideries Near Me - Mount Vernon, Washington

This place took self service to a new low. The Google listing advertised fresh produce, hot and cold cider, and mini donuts (seasonally). The jugs of cider in the cooler looked like something I could buy in any grocery store. I went in search of hot apple cider and a snack of some kind, but I left empty-handed. read more

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This cider place continues to be a pit stop for us every time we head north to the outlets or Vancouver. It's nice to see the place evolve the years with new payment options. I recommend rinsing the outside of the bottles before drinking them. read more

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I picked up a 1/2 gallon of delicious apple cider last weekend and now I'll need to come back this weekend for more! I bought a 1/2 gallon for $6 and a gallon was only $8 but I didn't think I would finish all of it by myself. I was so wrong. I'm a sucker for fresh apple cider but this barn is so picturesque that I pulled in randomly after spotting it from the highway. You drive down a cute road along the highway through a long stretch of farmland. It's worth the detour. I came just for the apple cider but as soon as I heard apple cider donuts I needed some of those too! A bag of mini donuts was more than enough for one person, ideally I would share this but I was riding solo and ate every single one with no regrets. They were the perfect driving snack and I was tempted to chug the apple cider in the car as well but it was too risky to lose a drop so I enjoyed it at home over an ice cube and wow. More refreshing and satisfying than a beer or cider. read more

Cedardale Orchards - Cideries Near Me - Mount Vernon, Washington

A gallon of cold apple cider for $8. It is a good price. Pay either by cash or Venmo. The cider tastes great. I have become a repeat customer. Self-serve, no attendance. Very efficient. ^_^ read more

Cedardale Orchards - Get a gallon of apple cider - Cideries Near Me - Mount Vernon, Washington

Born and raised in San Francisco, I had never experienced the delicacy of a cider donut. I did not know what I was missing! No surprise there was a long line, but it was well worth it and also moved quickly. It was truly neat to read about the history of the mill, but admittedly, the donuts and cider were my favorite part. I could have combo for breakfast, lunch, and dinner! 10/10 recommend. read more

Yum, yum, yum. Currently made with Cosmic Crisp. This cider is pink! And so delicious. Pay with cash or check or Venmo. read more

This is the very best apple juice ever!!! Go out of your way to stop and get some. Homemade, local, and delicious read more

As I was returning home from a meeting in Bellingham, I stopped by Cedardale Orchards for some fresh cider. My husband and I love all things apples, and the state of WA has been a dream come true as we're surrounded by Apple orchards!! As the previous reviews stated there are no sales attendants; it's just a self serve store that's all about cider. I appreciate the convenience of being right off the interstate. No worries if you don't find yourself in the Mount Vernon area because I've seen Cedardale cider sold in several farmers markets, and Central market. I'm looking forward to enjoying our autumn weekend with delicious Cedardale cider; I highly recommend!! read more

Cedardale Orchards - a bottle of apple juice and a jug of apple juice - Cideries Near Me - Mount Vernon, Washington

Friendly welcome w a cider sample. Fresh cider Donuts (weekends only). Donuts stayed fresh a week later.

If you want delicious and fresh apple cider, then this is the place for you. It's really yummy. There's no attendant so it's a bit on the honor system even though there are cameras. read more

You walk in and pay with VEMMO or place cash in a box (honor system). It's all self-serve and nobody is there to help. Pick out your juice and walk out. Enjoy. The cider is delicious! read more

Cedardale Orchards - the front of the restaurant - Cideries Near Me - Mount Vernon, Washington

Great cider, better people! Cedardale Orchards is our local Cider destination. The Barn, visible from I-5 adds a distinct character to the Conway experience read more

Apple Cider just doesn't get any better. A few bucks more than the grocery store but well worth it. read more

My sister and I were bombing north to Mount Vernon so we visually marked this as the final place on our itinerary. It was to be our reward for a job well done. (fast forward several hours later) We rolled up on the unseasonably warm November day. Our previous visit was unmanned so you left the money on the honor system. This time during the COVID-19 global pandemic we armed ourselves with masks to enter. After we were granted our food reward, we zipped back to the Sapphire Sled. We happily smashed on the warm, heavenly delish apple cider mini donuts and washed it down with fresh apple cider. Do yourself a favor, stop by on the weekend. read more

Cedardale Orchards - The palace of apple cider mini donuts - Cideries Near Me - Mount Vernon, Washington

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We finally decided to check this place out after having driven past it many times on our way to Seattle from Bellingham. To get here, take Exit 224 from I-5. The place itself is unstaffed and works by the honor system. There are surveillance both inside and outside the property to make sure people are paying for items. They only sell apple cider here. I bought a small personal bottle for $2.50 and tried it out. It tastes great: very sweet and smooth. read more

Cedardale Orchards - Cideries Near Me - Mount Vernon, Washington

Why would I give an unattended roadside stand a 5-star review? I think it's because going to this place reminds me of a past very different than the world I live in today. For years since moving to Washington, I've often seen this place from the freeway as I've gone to Bellingham, Canada, Mt. Vernon and many other places. I always thought it would be cool to stop by but as life would have it, I kept driving. Cynthia L.'s excitement on a trip back from Canada one year was contagious. My family and I were all in with her to try this place! As we pulled off on to the dusty road, it was no surprise that we were the only ones there. Upon entering, there is a security camera, a cooler, and a couple of decorations like a faded scarecrow. You can buy cider by the gallon ($6), half gallon ($4), and drink ($2). It's not uncommon for us to get close and someone in the car to ask about stopping for some refreshing cider. It's sweet and delicious and we just can't get enough! Next time you're driving by, do yourself a favor and stop. read more

Don't drive by the big red roof on I-5 without stopping in for some AMAZING cider! I stopped here on a whim when I saw the sign for the cider - if you miss the exit going SB, the U-ey is a long way around. I learned that the hard way. When I pulled up, there were zero cars in the parking lot and it looked like it was deserted. I didn't let that deter me though, I knew there had to be goodness inside! Sure enough, inside was a fridge fully stocked with delicious cider. You can get a gallon, 1/2 gallon, or individual serving. No one is there to man the store (is anyone ever there?!) so you just put your money into a dropbox and mosey on your way. The cider is more tart than sweet, which I love. No added sweeteners. Just good ol' pressed apple juice. You gotta love it! If I had this in TX, I would not hesitate to use this stuff to make hard cider. read more

Cedardale Orchards - Cideries Near Me - Mount Vernon, Washington

THE best apple cider! Stopped here with my family after dropping my sister off at college. We got a pint to sip in the car and a gallon to take home. read more

Found this place Halloween weekend when we were looking for recommended treats near Mount Vernon, WA. Wonderful hot cider on a cold and rainy day, and the mini cider donuts they make right in front of you were some of the best we'd ever eaten! We even brought a gallon of cold cider home to enjoy. This is a family favorite now and a definite stop anytime we are in the area. Highly recommend! read more

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This is one of those road attractions that you pass by and always want to stop. But then - there is traffic, or you are tired, or you're in a hurry - or I can continue forever why it never happened before. So - we finally did it! Intentionally went there on the way back from the Tulip fest. I'm always amazed by self-served places :) Thanks for keeping them around! The product is yum-delicious. We got 2 gallons the day before yesterday and 'one is already gone' they are so good! read more

This place is in the middle of nowhere. We only saw it on the way back from Vancouver on I-5 and stopped by because we were thirsty. There is no one but a fridge of ciders. No stealing though! There's a camera watching... It is a self-served stand so we slipped $5 in a box for 2 bottles of cider. (It was $2.50 for water bottle size.) So fresh and delicious! Definitely would stop by if I was in the area again. read more

Stopped by here on our way back from Sumas for some cider. Some of the reviews on here indicated the cider is more expensive but it is actually cheaper than Whole Foods Cider. Anyways, the cider was delish! Really hoped to get some donuts but it is only available on weekends. No cashier or anyone tending the shop so make sure you have Venmo for an easy transaction! read more

We went here recently on a hunt of Mt. Vernon corn. This barn is where they process their apples, so don't think it's a fancy store. They had two things here for purchase. Apple Cider, which we felt was way too sweet, was pretty pricey. Then, the doughnuts. In Salem Oregon there's a place called EZ Orchard that makes apple cider doughnuts that are out of this world. The doughnuts this orchard is selling are definitely fresh, as they are made to order, but they are not big (in any sense of the word) or fully cooked. Ours were doughy inside and we ended up not wanting to finish the dozen, which were as big as one regular doughnut - the entire dozen! For $5. Yeah. So we felt quite cheated as we bought doughnuts we couldn't eat because they were not cooked inside and they were thimble sized. We won't be going here again. I would like to add though that their staff were super nice. Update: Someone recently got in touch with me regarding my review. This was confusing because their comments to me made it seem like I had left their establishment with unanswered questions and that it was my fault I didn't enjoy their product or prices. I have to say, I was a bit put-off by this. My review was my review, it was based my knowledge base of the many cider establishments I've visited over the years, my own tastes, my own impression of what things actually cost, at the consumer level, at other establishments, and my own opinion about the products on sale. None of this was inflammatory or left me "with questions" that I should have asked before leaving their business. It would have been more helpful if they had commented that they are trying new things all the time and hope we will come back and see what's new. They did not say this. Their comments to my review left me with a bitter taste in my mouth. I hope they will see that this is not the way to garner repeat customers. As for you reader, I recommend you give them a try. It's not that far off the highway and if nothing else, maybe they will have re-read my review and learned from it by then, instead of criticizing it. read more

I drove here from Seattle just for the mini doughnuts and it was certainly worth the trip! I topped it off with a cold pressed apple cider. A perfect fall activity! read more

Listen, I'm not saying it's the best cider I've ever had in the world. It is rad that it is locally-made (I'm a sucker for stuff like that.) The cool part is that the journey is part of the experience. I've driven by this place since I was a wee lass, and passed it on I-5 a quadrabillion times. Heading into Mount Vernon to see my dad, I spied the bright red barn and made a decision. Yes, I'm an Asian female driver, and no, I did not pull a U-turn on I-5, but I did cut off sharply at the next exit (don't worry, I waved at everybody as I jetted over!) I had to meander on roads I hadn't been on in years to cut back it. I pulled into the driveway and peered at the hours sign once more. Yup, open daily from 10-5. But there were no cars? Hmm...maybe they have a pea viner hiding in the fields. I walked in the door and was greeted by a myriad of signs, signs with prices of cider, stating that it was on the honor system to pay for your purchase, and that there was a security cam that sang, "I always feel like, somebody's watching meeeeee." Okay, I made that up, but the eyeballs drawn on the sign made me think it. I picked up my gallon of cider and held up $6 to thin air (just in case they WERE on a pea viner around the corner) and placed it into the red box. Next to the box was a board that you could write a personal message to the Native American tribe known as 'They Who Make Cider and Watch to See if You Pay'. I wrote a message to the cider tribe and slowly backed out the door, holding my cider. (Just in case!) read more

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On the drive into Seattle I saw a giant Red Barn that said fresh pressed apple cider so of course I had to make a turn in here! When you walk in there is no one working inside the barn it's just a big cooler with three different sizes of cider in it. The small personal size bottles are $2 half gallon is $4 and 1 gallon is $6. I went with the half gallon size and popped the lid and had a couple swigs while I was driving down the road and man this stuff is good. This place works on the honor System so please do so and make sure and leave them a little extra for this amazing product they are providing here! The money goes on the little metal red box in the middle of the room read more

This place was a super cool stop on my way to northern washington. I 10/10 recommended anyone doing the trip to stop by and grab some of this tasty apple juice for the trip. Bring cash to make it even easier for yourself. We showed up earlier than the hours and the owner let us in which was super nice of them. Whenever I do a similar trip, I will make sure to stop by every time. read more

I always see this apple cider stand while driving to Vancouver. We never bothered to stop though. I am really big on stopping by farm stand or tourist attractions during road trips so we decided to take a look. When I checked on Yelp, it said that it was closed. However, the posted hours on the store said that they were opened. It was the strangest experience ever because there was no one to man the store. It was based on an honor system where you paid $6 for a full gallon of delicious apple cider or the amount for a smaller size container. I think this is almost unheard of. The store owners must be really trusting people because in our day and age, there are so many dishonorable and shady people who would just rob this place. I think the set up works though. They had a sign that said that they had security cameras watching to protect them of theft. Regardless, I just thought it was refreshing that this little business did business in an unconventional way. The apple cider was delicious and we were glad we stopped. read more

As my brother and I were driving, we saw the Apple Cider Doughnut sign, he made a U-turn at the first chance to go back. I am so glad he did. We got the mini doughnuts made right in front of you, it doesn't get any fresher. Having them while they were still hot was an extra treat. We ate them in the car, they were so delicious I had to go back in to give my sincere compliments. read more

Cedardale Orchards - Cideries Near Me - Mount Vernon, Washington

wohooo!! great pitstop for some sweet goodness of cider! What really makes this place the best is that it is completely unmanned!! It's a unique and interesting experience, and even though they have had to place cameras due to abuse of the honor system, you still get the strange feeling of walking into an abandoned barn. I love though how i can choose whichever size I please and have no awkward encounters with anyone else. Great sweet cider, I recommend giving them a try if you pass it on the highway! Another great pro is that they offer "drink" individual serving sizes. Other cider places should do this too; super convenient if you need a quick drink and aren't near a fridge to store the goods in. read more

This place has the best apple cider with no interaction needed! It tastes exactly like you're biting through a fresh Washington apple! And $5 for 12 mini donuts on the weekends?? Sign me up! A family favorite we stop at often! read more

BEST APPLE CIDER EVER. I'm not a huge fan of apple cider, but my partner wanted to try some. We stopped in on our way home from a trip up north and wow are we glad we stopped! It's a cute spot where you drop some cash or a check into a little box and take what you paid for. We got home and were so sad that we didn't get more! Seriously. So good. I stop every time I am near the area now. YUM! Be honest and support your local farmers! No stealing! (They also have video camera now because people were not being very nice) read more

Have you ever seen that red-white barnyard looking house that says "Cider" on the roof while driving on I-5 near Mount Vernon? Yes...you know exactly what I'm talking about! I've been wanted to stop by this place for years and I'm finally glad I did. Don't expect great service...actually don't expect ANY service at all. This place works off of the honor system. If you want cider, bring the exact change and drop it into the red metal box. No freebies guys, they have cameras...and with that they post pictures of the Cider's Most Wanted (those who decided to take a 5 finger discount). So...bring cash, pick up your yummy cider and go back to keep these types of establishments going! read more

I had never seen the honor system in the US until I walked into this place. Their apple cider was good. Bought as souvenir to my friend who live in Seattle too. read more

We saw the "Cider" sign while headed north on I5, so we stopped in on our way back south. To get here, take the Anderson Road exit (225?) and head west a couple of blocks, until you come to Old Highway 99. Turn south (left) and take that for a mile or so. Turn slightly onto the frontage road and you're there. What you will find is some great cider and one of the last bastions of the honor system. You will want to bring exact change, because you'll need to deposit your money in the red metal box to pay for whatever cider and fruit you want to buy. The cider is $6 per gallon. It is pasteurized but has no preservatives, and tastes fabulous. Way better and somewhat cheaper than the grocery store variety. It's actually a bit more than a gallon because the jugs are filled to the brim. The actual mix of apples being used varies with availability, but the day we stopped by it was a combination of Jonagold, Gala and Yellow Delicious. I bought one gallon for drinking now, and the rest to make hard cider. read more

Best cider anywhere, but this happens to be in the middle of nowhere. Works on the honor system with either cash in a box or Venmo. Definitely worth getting off the highway. read more

A huge red barn viewable from I-5 and accessible by the old highway (hwy 99) this appears to be a family owned operation. When you do detour out towards this business, it's easy enough to turn back onto I-5 South. My husband and I have bought Cedardale Orchards cider for the past few years from a small farm on Whidbey until we saw that Cedardale Orchards was easily accessible when traveling home to Seattle. As the other Yelpers pointed out, this operation believes in people and their honesty. The stand is assumed to be just a barn with a red box of which customers will deposit exact change. They have installed surveillance cameras since some who visit do not pay for their product; if you have extra, drop a few dollar bills to offset the fiends who take without thought to who they are short changing. The cider itself has varied (subtlety) over the years, I believe the blends vary per harvest. What I like about this is that you can drink it cold or hot and the flavors do not change, nor does the sweetness. I've used the cider in recipes, mulled cider, warmed spiced cider or just straight cold. This is a great place to visit when you pass by or if you just want to support a local business! They are open seven days a week, so swing by when you have a chance! read more

Anytime you find yourself driving in Washington State and you pass a fresh cider stand - you definitely stop and buy some. This particular location was on a large farm w a cool yellow cropduster outside - and the best part was that you pay by the honor system, meaning there's no cashiers there. You simply put the correct amount of cash in the red box for what you want to purchase, and then you enjoy your cider. I feel like there should be more honor system type pay places as it says a lot of positive things about the business and the community - and that's an economic system I have no problem supporting! Oh yea, the cider was f*ckin' delicious! read more

I love the cider here! It's so clean and fresh, and you save money buying directly from the orchard, as opposed to the local stores.