We've been enjoying some phenomenal fall weather and a trip to Upstate NY included a stop at @clintoncidermill. The line was out the door and after one bite of their cider donut, I could understand why! I don't even like cider donuts because my heart belongs to raised donuts but this was light, fluffy and not at all dense. The cider slush was also a highlight and made that sweet cider taste even better. @clintoncidermill also sells soups, cookies, pies, coffee cakes and frozen pot pies. If you find yourself in the area, be sure to stop in. It is only open seasonally, so come Thanksgiving, @clintoncidermill will close until next August! read more

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Come here every season and never disappoints heard they opened yesterday and knew we had to stop. They have a wide assortment of baked goods but for us it is always cider doughnuts with a cider slushy. Great for the dog days of summer or the start of fall. This is a family favorite that we look forward to it's opening each year. read more

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They have a nice variety of foods not just apple products .the butter nut squash soup is awesome! Service was fast and friendly , you can eat in or take it home ..definitely a nice place for the entire family. read more

This place is fantastic! It's clean and welcoming. There are places to sit outside on the porch to visit and eat or drink. The apples are great and they offer cider slushies, cups, sippers, pints, half gallons and gallons of fresh cider. The cider is sweet and refreshing. They have some cheeses to bring home as well as a variety of baked foods. The cider donuts are on the cakey side and delicious- warm. There is an incredible variety of soups and the broccoli and cheese is outstanding! Also there are frozen pot pies (huge variety) to bring home or Mac n cheeses that you can bake in the oven. They have pies that are great however I had to e small apple pie and I personally found there to be too little crust and too giant of apple pieces. Some of my company preferred it that way though. It's a wonderful little place to go and the service always has a smile. read more

Clinton Cider Mill is truly one of the highlights of fall in the area! The cider donuts here are outstanding fresh, light, and perfectly sweet with a bit of crunch on the outside. Every visit feels like a tradition, whether enjoying hot or cold cider by the porch or trying their delicious apple pies and cookies. The staff is always welcoming, and the classic small-town atmosphere makes you want to slow down and enjoy the moment. Even when there's a line, it moves quickly and speaks to how beloved this place is in the community. Clinton Cider Mill is a must visit spot for anyone in the area looking for authentic, homemade treats and genuine local charm. read more

A whole lot of people were in line. I waited 15 minutes and was finally at the front, and a bunch of people come in at start a new line, and the guy working decided to cut them into the line after I patiently waited like a normal person. This place is way out if the way for me. I live in herkimer county. I made a special trip for this. I'm not coming back. read more

Delightful cider donuts- my teens always look forward to their openings. Even though they are only open seasonally they offer weekend pop-ups throughout the year. A must-do when you visit Clinton. read more

The cider donuts here are some of the best I've ever had. Eating them fresh makes a big difference. We could actually see the donuts being made behind the cash registers. The flavor of real apple cider is palpable, as opposed to just a lot of cinnamon and sugar and the hint of apple in most other apple cider donuts. Since I had never tried an apple cider slush, we ordered a small one. This was exactly as it sounds--a slushy, half-frozen apple cider. It was novel, but not really worth the premium in price compared to good ol' juice. The biggest disappointment for me was the apple pie. Everything but the pie crust was delicious. I'm not sure if it was supposed to be this way, but the crust was actually bitter. Given the somewhat expensive price, I was hoping for something less...complex. Overall service was great. Since they were out of the junior fruit pies when we arrived, they set aside an apple pie for us that we could pick up after a 20-minute wait. read more

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Excellent everything is so good donuts bread. Would love to try their soup very quaint store nice porch to sit and enjoy your food

It's officially fall when The Clinton Cider Mill opens! We love everything about this place. The quaint little building, the fabulous food and the great employees :) When we first moved to Clinton at the end of 2020 we didn't have a working kitchen yet so we legit lived off their soups and pot pies and delicious cakes and donuts. Only thing that would make this place better is if they were open year round. read more

In addition to the hot cider, cider donuts, and apples, I've tried a number of their soups and really enjoyed the chili. The staff is friendly and always ready to answer questions or make suggestions about the best variety of apple for something you plan to make. They carry a number of locally made products. There are a few tables on the porch outside where you can enjoy your meal or snack when the weather is good. read more

We came by the Cider mill to get some slushies and pies. Things looked quite different this year due to the pandemic, but they seemed to have a good system down. They are now even offering order ahead online for pickup! The employees were eager to accommodate when they appeared to be out of the type of pie we wanted. We just decided to grab cider slushies and cider donuts instead. Both were very good. They are always quite busy, but they keep the fresh baked goods coming! They had some yummy looking soups too, although I have yet to try them. read more

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If you're in this area and need some treats, try this place, the apple squeeze is so refreshing and the potato soup was delish! I bought a pie to take to family out of town, the man at the register was so nice and welcoming. We stayed to eat the soup and had to buy one for the road because it was that good. The outside eating area is so perfect on this fall evening. read more

I really don't remember these cider donuts being so delicious. It's been years since I have been here but wow I feel like I would have remembered these donuts. They really are pretty amazing and have so many other yummy treats. Happy fall in CNY read more

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Making Clinton worth the stop for over 100 years. Run dont walk to get your cider donuts while they last, and grab some other food to go while you are at it. I love this place! read more

We bought all different types of pot pies this winter from the Cider Mill and just pulled this one out of the freezer last week to make. Now they were all delicious from the chicken pot pie to the turkey pot pie that tasted like Thanksgiving, but this vegetable pot pie was hands down the best!!! The root vegetables were cooked to perfection, not mushy at all like you get with some things that are frozen. We will be heading back to stock up on these for the fall/winter season that is for sure!! read more

Our first visit to the Clinton Cider Mill met all our expectations and then some. Friendly staff, great food and the best donuts ever.

This may be the best place for hot cider in all of western New York! I also sampled their donuts and maple popcorn and those were just as tasty. The staff was super friendly and you get to watch the cider process while you're there enjoying the treats. They have a cute wrap around porch with tables and chairs on warmer days, too. If you're in the area, I highly recommend you stop by! read more

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Going to the cider mill is an annual fall event for my friends and I. Who doesn't crave delicious donuts with cider in the middle of fall? (There's only one correct answer) Pros: -Cutest shop ever - when you walk in through the door you will find yourself in front of an apple press. That's a sight you don't see often. -Hot/cold cider - they're not pasteurized but my friends and I have braved it and we survived! -Plain/cinnamon donuts - these are THE best donuts I ever had (not that it means much...). Btw they just grab the donuts from the tray they were baked on so yeah pretty fresh (not like that wasn't hinted already) -Smell - the place smells like fall - cinnamon, apple, etc... -Lots of parking space. Cons: -Open seasonally - but that makes it a fall tradition so this technically can be turned into a pro! read more

First of all, let's set the story straight: there are a few things Central New York does really, really well. Whether we are talking chicken wings, Utica greens, pizza, or donuts and apple cider...it doesn't really matter. Central New York (to the tune of my wife and I had a waaaaay better bowl of pho in Utica then we did in San Francisco where we now live) can deliver on a # of fronts and some of them will surprise you (pho) and others will be obivous (pizza and wings). But like everything else in CNY, you'll get what you ordered from someone asking you how you're doing and sending you off with a "have a good one." It's always the same no matter where you go and it always makes you feel good and close to the place you are about to enjoy. And the Clinton Cider Mill embodies all that is good about Fall. Step in and there is a device that looks like a huge apple press. Cider mader on site? Check. Cider served hot or cold? Check. Does the place smell like fresh baked donuts? Yep...in fact, the OUTSIDE of the building smells like donuts. Whether you are looking for apples (multiple varieties), apple pie, other types of pies, or other Fall items...they have it. But most importantly, they have this: An incredible tray of fresh donuts (plain or cinammon sugar) that when the woman who served us went to reach for our donuts...she decided to grab the fresher/warmer ones that were still warming! And withoout question, the donuts on the original rack would have been more than sufficient. But what we had were warm donuts with a very slight crunch on the outside. Incredible. When you combine that with warm apple cider...you can't beat it. So as someone who returns home a couple of times a year, and misses these particular comforts of Fall...there is no doubt that a trip to the Cider Mill will over deliver. Fall is a great season and those cool September, October, November days deserve to be enjoyed with incredible cider and donuts! read more

The food is really good and the cider is excellent. It's a bit on the pricy side which is unfortunate but makes sense for the quality they're delivering. read more

I went to high school in Clinton! And this place was one of the best places in the world for their Apple cider, pies, and doughnuts!

Such an awesome little place! Sometimes you can go and watch them use the apple press to make the cider. Sometimes you'll get even luckier and they'll just be pulling the apple cider donuts out of the oven. ERRRMERRRGODDDD they are soooooo good when they're still warm!! Hot cider or cold cider per your preference. They also sell pies, pot pies, chowders, cookies, etc. it's only open from September to November so get there while you can! Take some maple candy with you for the road. Oh, and a crate of apples. read more

Clinton Cider Mill - Fruits & Veggies Near Me - Clinton, New York

If you are an apple lover , this is the place you have to visit . Friendly service ,simply fresh apple products . read more

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This place has morphed into a wonderful experience over the past 50+ years. I remember stopping by here as a child and being fascinated by the cider making process. Now it's even better: fresh and delicious apples, pies, DONUTS, cookies, gift items and maple sugar candy. Small tables dot the wrap around porch. This has been and perhaps always will be my go-to place in the fall to experience the beauty of central NY. read more

The Clinton Cider Mill is a must-see for anyone who happens to visit Clinton, New York. It's been a favorite of mine ever since I came to college here and every year I find something new to love about it. Just recently, I found out that in addition to delicious cider and donuts, the Cider Mill also serves the perfect soups to enjoy on a cold day. read more

This idyllic cider mill defines autumn in Central New York. Set in the heart of small town Clinton, it is a wonderful place to grab a cider, donut, and either relax on their front porch or take a stroll through town. The Hamilton College campus is also nearby. They have two types of donuts: plain or cinnamon. They have hot or cold cider, and also have pies and a few baked goods for sale. Everything is ridiculously cheap and delicious. The almost 100 year old mill is visible as soon as you walk in and has the nostalgic smell of old wood. If you're in the area during the fall, take a few minutes to stop in. read more

The apple cider and apple cider doughnuts are out of this world! I would have loved to have an apple pie but couldn't figure out how to pack it in my suitcase. The food was definitely five stars, but overall I am giving four stars because the overall experience could be improved. I was there during Hamilton College's Family Weekend, and it was just a long line to buy products. It would be nice to be able to learn a bit more of the history of the cider mill either through photos or a teaching demonstration read more

The real thing. Working cider press and apples right off the tree. Homemade chili that warms you up on rainy fall day. Only problem is that it closes when apple season ends! read more

If your looking for real apple cider, this is not the place, it's actually called apple squeeze, it's apples mixed with pear juice and it tastes like flavored crystal light and smells like fruit juice. But if you ask for Apple cider they won't tell you your getting gaff......twin orchards has the real deal......big disappointment. read more

Hands down the BEST cider donuts ever (and I've lived in apple country in MA and lower state NY). The huge cider press is a sight to behold and the aged cheddar they sell is wonderful. My daughter graduates from Hamilton College this May so I won't be back there probably ever, and will miss it terribly!! read more

I had went to the Cider Mill for my first time today, and I had a great experience! To start, the building is very quaint and cute. Also, the staff was very kind and friendly. Customer service always makes a difference in my experience! The apple cider, and hot apple cider were amazing! One of my favorites I have had yet! I also decided to try the shrimp and corn chowder and it was phenomenal. I would suggest the cider mill to anyone that wanted a quick snack or a cute place to enjoy apple cider. It's small but so is everything else in Clinton, so it works well! All in all, I had a great experience here. read more

love this place, the apple cider donuts are magnificent! if only they had an outpost in NYC pies also look great and everything is reasonably priced read more

Mixed review, I LOVE their donuts and actually have love/hate relationship when they're open. However, you must get them fresh and hot or they aren't great! The mill's press is the same one that has been used since 1927! They use both pear and apples, so not technically an apple cider? In a taste test comparison I wouldn't know their $8 a gallon from a $4 a gallon local cider. They claim their pies are made fresh everyday. I have never had their fruit pies, but their lobster pie is phenomenal! One of the employees told me that the meat pies are made in Utica, so I'm not sure if it's another facility where they make them or they are outsourced? Overall a nice historic place in Clinton that's only open a few months of year. In my eyes they're extremely overpriced, which is why they probably why they can afford to only be open a few months of the year. They do offer a military discount, so that's awesome! read more

The Cider Mill *is* Clinton. I spent half my childhood here - was bored through most of it - but always beg my friends to bring me back cider when they go visit (my family no longer lives there). My boyfriend can attest to the fact that I am an avid cider sampler wherever we go, I am looking for that special Clinton taste but I have yet to find it. Really, it's so much better than other cider - worth a drive out of the way to pick some up (and doughnuts of course!). read more

The Clinton Cider Mill is the best thing in Central New York. Best pies ever. I always get several pumpkin pies when I go. Their doughnuts are out of this world. read more

here you go this is an excellent cider mill . best around the upstate NY area. you'll like this one