I truly have mixed reviews about this place and while this may be a hot-take on what I hear to be a beloved Michigan fall cider mill, in the last two times I've been here, I experienced poor customer service. It's a cute, cozy mill with amazing cider, made in-house. This fall, I got their frozen cider and loved the cinnamon taste. I've also previously had their apple donuts which were nice and warm! I am certainly not denying the great selection of apple products- donuts, caramel dipped apples, cider, hard cider, and more. I am hoping it's a bad coincidence that in the last 3 years I have received rude customer service and want to give the benefit of the doubt to a family owned business. It always seems to be very busy whenever I go and I want to attribute the staff to being stressed or hot, however I do expect common courtesy wherever I go, even if it is busy. The staff threw my apples into a bag without care, grabbed my items from me in a frenzy to ring me up, and rushed me into a decision, all while not even thanking me for coming in or making eye contact. I observed this with other customers as well. I'm writing a review after visiting multiple times because it has been the same treatment every visit. I again, want to be as generous as I can to a local business because I love to visit places like this, but want to provide honest feedback on a place I enjoy! read more

Dexter Cider Mill - Fruits & Veggies Near Me - Dexter, Michigan

Besides visiting friends, this place was the driving force of the trip. We love this area in the fall, not only for leaf colors and the nice weather, but the experience at the Dexter Cider mill for fresh cider and their homemade cider donuts is my favorite of any I have sampled. We went early in the morning to get there before the crowds or the buzzing bees around the spills that happen outside when it's so busy mid morning on a Sunday. They can turn those sounds out from the kitchen so fast and hot before the line gets longer than the length if the building we bought enough to fill us up for the morning but took more to eat later too they are so fresh that even the next day we happily polished off the rest. My favorite are the cinnamon sugar and the cider hit. But they have cold cider as well and a case of random other pastries made there too. The apple fritters looked enticing and were selling fast but I can get those at home where nobody makes cider donuts like this! I hate missing even one year doing this but lucky we could fit it in this year They also cave a cute gift section. Specialty treats that range from maple syrup to fancy chips and spices line the walls. But I'm there for the cider and donuts. Staff is so quick and accommodating, a perfect vacation treat read more

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This is a wonderful little cider shop nestled in what could have been the muse for Gilmore Girls show set, selling yummy cider apples, donuts, jams, and other treats. The taste of everything was perfect, and the setting with the part of the River looking like a creek with two large benches for enjoyment is the cherry on top. Loved my visit!!! read more

Don't forget to bring cash or your check! What a cute cider place. The hot cider was the perfect drinking temperature. You got to enjoy it immediately and taste the comfort. Don't forget to grab some donuts. I enjoyed the plain ones over the cinnamon / sugar ones. But they were both still great. I was also able to take a small cider home to enjoy it later that night read more

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Delicious apple cider slushies and cider donuts--definitely visit Dexter Cider Mill! We stopped by on a Sunday afternoon, and though the line was long, it moved quickly. The apple cider slushie was one of the best I've had--perfectly sweet! The cider donuts, especially with cinnamon sugar, are a must-try. The only downside is the limited seating by the river, which was overrun with bees. Plan to take your treats to-go! TL;DR: Amazing cider slushies and donuts, but grab them to-go due to limited seating and insects. read more

Dexter Cider Mill - Apple Cider Slushie - Fruits & Veggies Near Me - Dexter, Michigan

Great cider, good donuts. The beauty is in the surroundings lovely lovely lovely to get a half gallon of cider half dozen donuts and go sit down by the river and watch the kayakers and Canoers go by. Peaceful Bliss! read more

I went here with my family and we liked the area! We were met by friendly staff, short lines, and great food. We ordered the cinnamon donuts, cider slushes, and a pint of cider. My family has been to roughly 15 cider mills in the metro Detroit area and this is one of our favorites, because of the spiced cider favor and the extra cinnamon on the donuts. Only downside was all the bees. read more

Dexter Cider Mill - Front of the building. Slammed for parking. - Fruits & Veggies Near Me - Dexter, Michigan

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Stopped for our likely oats Apple cider donut for the year. The highlight of Dexter may be the apple cider mill and maybe the one lane bridge? The cinnamon sugar donuts are cold, but are soft and doughy on the inside. The sugar makes you at first feel like it's a slightly crunchy exterior of the donut, but it's soft. It was okay. The small styrofoam cup of warmed apple cider is $3 a piece, kind of expensive and a bit lacking in spiced seasoning too. The GF donut was $3.50, is was really dense and flavorless and not worth the carbs at all. $25 for the apple strudel, two cinnamon sugar donuts, pint of cold cider, 2 cups of the warm cider and an Apple fritter. The apple strudel tasted okay. Only had apple one side of the entire strudel. Not a big fan of the hugely rock sugar all over the strudel either. The cinnamon sugar donut was so-so. The dough inside and out is soft. The cinnamon sugar ratio is good. The Apple fritter here tastes good at least. Would be better warmer. The exterior has a nice crust and crunch to it. read more

Dexter Cider Mill - a red barn with hay - Fruits & Veggies Near Me - Dexter, Michigan

The best cider and donuts and caramel apples easy to get to. The people that work there are very, very nice and everything is so delicious And it's right on the river read more

I'm a bit of a cider mill newbie as I've only been to Franklin and now Dexter's Cider Mill. Dexter proudly reps that they're the the "oldest, continuously operating cider mill in the State of Michigan"! That's some serious cred. It's small and it's mainly a line that snakes into the building and out, but you can get a nice view of the Huron river in the back. The parking lot is small but you can easily find parking in the surrounding neighborhood. I ordered the: *Half Dozen Apple Cider Doughnuts - They were able to accommodate half plain & half cinnamon sugar, so that's what I got! They were both great - nice, fluffy & warm. *Apple Fritter - This was a bit more toasty looking like an extra toasty Cheez-It but it really brought out some caramel-y flavors. Delicious! read more

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Stopped in with some friends of Michigan to introduced them to cider and donuts. As always the donuts and cider did not disappoint. Like the other items for sale in the store as well. Love to view of the river and shady sitting area for enjoying your food. Only bad thing I can say is there is always bees, but that's to be expected at a cider mill. read more

Excellent time shared by all the food was excellent. The service was great and we were just all happy to be there. Look for it every time we're looking for a cider mill to go to thank you thank you. read more

This place has the best frozen cider slushy! The donuts are decent. Cute little shop inside. They dont take credit cards but do have an atm.

Very limited street parking Long lines to purchase - worth the wait! Cash or check only ATM nearby read more

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Knowing absolutely nothing about Michigan has its advantages since I have no preconceived notions of what the state has to offer. My unabated ignorance led Jamie W. and I to take a slightly rural detour on our way to Ann Arbor to visit Jamie's alma mater. Go Blue. I had no idea how pretty this part of the state was considering we weren't that far away from Motor City, and I certainly didn't know apple cider mills were a thing her. I figured that was a Washington state thing or maybe New England. I need to get out more. Anyway, this family-owned operation is just a fifteen-minute drive off Hwy 23. All we did was follow the rest of the cars to the inviting barn-red farmhouse. Around it were huge crates of apples, and inside were more apples in little bags. I get it. They sell apples. They also sell apple cider and doughnuts. Apparently that's what you're supposed to buy for a breakfast snack. I wish I knew that before the veggie omelette I had an hour before, but it won't kill me if I had one $1 Cinnamon Sugar Doughnut (photo: http://bit.ly/2S54Hbp). Right? Even though glazed cinnamon buns and apple bread were within reach. It was just a cake doughnut, nothing special, but the $2.50 styrofoam cup of Hot Spiced Cider was soothing balm on a wintry morning (photo: http://bit.ly/2QahWtQ). Strudel and pies, jams and bottles of their wood-pressed cider. It's a hard-knock apple life here. However, the best part was in the next building where the Sandhill Crane Vineyards offered complimentary tastings of four of their wines. Since I was so not the designated driver, I fully indulged and they were delicious. So pleased was I that I bought an $18 bottle of their Rhapsody in Red, a velvety red wine with a raspberry finish (photo: http://bit.ly/2Q9P1X0). No, it wasn't Boone's Farm. Not by a long shot. Open since 1866, Dexter Cider Mill is Michigan's oldest continuously operated cider mill. How's that for history? Don't care? Go Blue. CIDER - 4 stars...tasty elixir but the doughnut was barely a 3 AMBIANCE - 5 stars...as quaint as the Stratford Inn on "Newhart" SERVICE - 3.5 stars...it's what they do TOTAL - 4 stars...fulfill your cider mill fantasies...even if you didn't know you had any RELATED - Are you coming to Detroit? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: bit.ly/2TghclT read more

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A bike ride to the Cider Mill for a pint of ice cold apple cider and a warm, freshly made donut... life simply doesn't get much better than this! Family owned and operated since the horse-drawn buggy days of 1886, the Dexter Cider Mill is the oldest, continuously operating cider Mill in the state of Michigan. The Mill is housed in a rustic, barn-red structure perched above Huron River and presses native Michigan apples to create a deliciously fresh, unpasteurized apple cider. Their cider is what I call "Clean Water" baby! The "Mill" also bakes and prepares 2 classic styles of fresh donuts as well as a delicious apple nut bread, strudel, turnovers and homemade pies on the weekend. Over the years, my wife and I have enjoyed all of the above...and they've all been over the moon. A visit to the Dexter Cider Mill is an annual rite of Fall for us here in the upper Midwest. Today, my wife and I rode our bicycles to the Mill via the bike trail in the Dexter-Huron Metropark. Burning a few calories on our bikes was my perfect excuse to chow down an extra donut! If you are looking for a fun-filled Fall adventure, let me suggest that you consider venturing out to the small town of Dexter to soak in some history and make some enjoyable 5 star memories. read more

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A nice quick Fall activity for foliage chasers. I came here on a sunny Sunday to escape the Ann Arbor bubble. It was a peaceful and scenic drive. Everyone else had the same thought because the line was out the door. I tried the hot spiced apple cider, apple turnover, and the cinnamon cider donut. All of it was really good. Beware of wasps looking for sweets :X and cash only, but other than that a really good time! read more

Nice but cash only and the yellow jackets are out of control, and highly aggressive making eating there impossible. You'd think they'd attempt to put traps etc out. read more

Can you even call it fall without a visit to the Cider Mill? Me thinks not. Dexter Cider Mill is the classic, family-owned cider and donut spot that is everyone's favorite. The apples are locally grown in their Chelsea orchard where they pick a blend of 3-5 different varieties. I mean, cider slushees??? Yumm -- : @thedextercidermill : Wednesday - Sunday 8am-5pm : 3685 Central St. Dexter, MI 48130 : Cash or Check Only -- #metrodetroit #michigan #sugar #sauce #tasty #delish #doughnuts #dessert #donuts #wonderfulplaces #donut #carbs #instafood #yum #delicious #foodporn #foodgasm #food #yummy #fall #cidermill #donuts #nomnomnom #detroiteats #cideranddonuts #DexterMichigan #DestinationAnnArbor #dexter #mlive read more

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This place was recommended a few years ago. I was told the apple pies were delicious but the baker was not available last year. Finally made it to the tucked away location and purchased two apple pies at $20 a piece CASH ONLY. Not at all what I expected. They were frozen and the taste wasn't great. Lard and plastic like taste to the dough and the apples tasted as if only one kind of apple was utilized. My daughter raved about this pie a few years ago but she was also disappointed this year. She thinks it's a different baker or that all the pies are frozen. I'm not sure but for me it's too far and the taste is not worth the price or worth returning. Did I taste any butter...No. read more

From out of town- Thought there would be more to do here.. You can purchase cider and donuts and other merchandise; but nothing else much to do. Doesn't have a ton of outside seating or anything either. Had a burger food truck there the day I went. read more

I think Dexter mill had the best donuts and apple cider slushy's we've had. There's a cute river behind the store with a few picnic tables to relax. Sadly, I just wish there was more to do here. It's a quick trip. read more

Came here for the first time after living in the area for 20 years. On the plus side, it's a cute building, I like the history behind it, and the staff are kind and efficient at moving the (very long) line. The cinnamon donut was great; the cider and caramel apples are fine. If you haven't been here before, it's a good idea to first understand that this is just a store, not a "destination" or "activity." It has very little parking, and it's not in the walkable downtown area, so you'll have to park on neighborhood streets. The "grounds" (if you can call them that) are poorly maintained and a little sad. There's nothing really here... it's just a store, a few picnic tables strewn about half-dirt/half-grassy areas, and a porta potty. Nobody seems to clean the area, so there are spilled glasses of apple cider and apple cores strewn about. The yellow jackets are absolutely insane. Like, apocalyptically insane. Exactly three landed in my son's "cider slushie" within a minute of walking outside, which startled him and made him drop it. Their trash cans are located where people congregate, and they have thousands of bees buzzing around them. I get it: there are bees at cider mills. But between the hype that preceded this place, the poor facilities, and the lack of cleaning and poor siting of trash cans, it was really frustrating. We had a much better time strolling downtown Dexter and hanging at a coffee shop afterwards. read more

I so look forward to this being open every fall! The cider is delicious and the donuts are good. It's also by a pretty creek which is perfect for photos. read more

This was a pleasant little stop for a Californian. I came in November and enjoyed having hot cider and donuts down by the river bank. It was nice experience with the fall leaves. This was hidden gem. read more

Dexter Cider Mill - Fruits & Veggies Near Me - Dexter, Michigan

This was my first ever cider mill experience and I enjoyed it! I had no idea what to expect from a cider mill except donuts and cider. This place has both of those plus a lot more! The country store portion has tons of apple butters, preserves, honeys, etc as well as baking mixes, cook books, and take home apple-based gifts. Besides the delicious donuts and cider, they sell pie and caramel apples. There is a cute set of picnic tables behind the barn near the river for you to enjoy your purchases, just beware of hungry bees! read more

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Fall (almost). Midwest travel weekend. You bet we're going to head out to the Dexter Cider Mill for a sweet local treat of cider and donuts! Daughter had never been, so this local cider mill of solid reputation fit the bill for breakfast. We've been before. My son LOVES LOVES LOVES apple cider. This is a no-brainer. We arrived around 9:30 on a Sunday morning. Store was not jammed, so I assume we beat the weekend crowd by coming early. We quickly chose our treats, stocked up on cider and headed out back to enjoy them along the river. Sadly, the wasps instantly swarmed and since both kiddos are terrified of wasps, we decided to take our donuts and cider elsewhere to eat. Which is too bad, because it really is lovely along the river. No matter in terms of enjoying our food & cider. We purchased a dozen sugared donuts. Even 1/2 hour later they were divine bites of sugary-crisp outside & light fluffy donut goodness inside. The cider accompanied our food, refreshening as well. My daughter also ordered a cider glazed cinnamon roll. She reports it was tasty and she loved the glaze. It had a good amount of cinnamon spice, not overpowering. Hubby sampled the apple fritter. He wished it had been softer inside but it had good chunks of apple inside and he's definitely order it again. If you are in the area (it's an easy drive from Ann Arbor), and want a cider mill experience primarily focused on cider and other apple/fall food treats, this is an excellent establishment to visit! read more

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Awesome place to try fresh cider and donut. Great view of the lake behind the store. This spot is like a pit shop for kayakers which is kind of nice to watch. Sipping cider , munching on fresh donut and listening to lake flowing . Can it get any better?? No right. So move your ass and try this place. read more

Dexter Cider Mill - Fruits & Veggies Near Me - Dexter, Michigan

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Very good cider. I really did not try the doughnuts. Nice area as well. Very thin on traffic which is great!

Dexter Cider Mill is a fun and popular fall destination for those around the area. They have a beautiful property right next to the river, with ample seating around to enjoy it outside when the weather is nice. Their cider is delicious as are their donuts! It seems like that is the combination they are known for, but their shop also sells other delicious items (a lot of seasonal items). read more

You know what? I'm upgrading my review. I know it's not the most flashy of cider mills in the area (no petting zoos, no hayrides here) but the cider is probably my favorite in the area and the doughnuts are amazing to boot. I also love the small market where you can buy local honey, caramel apples, baking mixes, maple syrup and such too. Pet-friendly and the river in the back makes for a lovely setting to snack and sip (although seating is limited, you might need to get creative). They also have cider slushies if you come when it's a bit warmer out and want something a bit cooler to sip on. read more

Being the bucket-list-pursuing, Instagram-seeking, local-food-obsessed millennial that I am, my ears definitely perked up when I heard that visiting Dexter Cider Mill is a favorite Michigan fall activity. Dexter Cider Mill has a no-frills store featuring their famous cider, house-made donuts/pies/pastries, caramel apples, freshly picked apples, and local products ranging from hipster pumpkin butter to specialty honeycomb. There isn't a seating area and the cider comes in prepackaged quarts/gallons, so I suggest planning on taking your items to-go (unfortunately, not really any Insta-worthy backdrops to showcase your donuts and cider). The cider (~$10/half gallon) really is exceptional, testifying their 120-year-old technique with an oak rack press. True to the description of blending 3-5 different varieties of hand-picked apples in every pressing, there are more nuances than your typical apple cider, to the point that you can essentially use wine tasting jargon to describe the bouquets. Note that their regular cider is not hard cider (which is also sold); it took me awhile to realize this because I had forgotten about the existence of non-alcoholic apple cider :P For hot days, they also blend a slushie version with their apple sauce. The donuts come as plain ($0.70 each), cinnamon sugar ($0.80 each), and a seasonal pumpkin flavor. It's hard to go wrong with freshly baked donuts with a magically soft interior and a satisfying crisp to the coating, though I do wish the infused apple cider had a stronger taste. Pairs well with the cider because it's primarily more doughy and not too sweet. FYI I've also seen this sold at Plum Market in AA so no need to fret if you are craving Dexter Cider Mill donuts, though the price is slightly marked up to ~$1 each. It was a very hot day so we didn't visit the rest of the site, but I think there's a small area by the river to walk around. The rustic ambiance of the store itself almost makes it feel like something out of the Oregon Trail, creating an overall memorable cider mill visit. Other tips: *As is expected for any place near a farm, there are bees. (Don't forget that Epi-Pen if you are allergic!) *There's a decently sized parking lot, but gets filled up quickly *Cash only (come well stocked, because you'll probably be tempted to buy a lot of their unique products) read more

Dexter Cider Mill - The goods from Dexter Cider Mill P: - Fruits & Veggies Near Me - Dexter, Michigan

The line was long, but the wait wasn't. Pretty efficient service to buy your traditional cider and donuts, honey, maple syrup and pumpkin spice stuff! read more

Dexter Cider Mill - Parking lot & line to purchase donuts, cider and local food goods! - Fruits & Veggies Near Me - Dexter, Michigan

Always delicious donuts and apple cider. I've been coming since I was little and it hasn't changed one bit. One of my favorite parts about the Dexter Cider Mill is the picnic area behind the building on the river - just watch out for all the bees! New this year is hard cider! I haven't had a chance to try it yet, but a decent sized bottle (at least two glasses) is $6 - what a steal! read more

Dexter Cider Mill - New (as of 2017) Hard Cider! Picture taken behind the building along the river. Just watch out for the bees! - Fruits & Veggies Near Me - Dexter, Michigan

This is a great local spot on the river near Ann Arbor. They have good apple cider and a nice selection of apple themed treats including cider donuts, cinnamon rolls, and apple butter to name a few. They only take cash or check, but they do have an ATM on the premises. Only reason I'm not giving 5 stars is because I wish there was a bit more to do. read more

We absolutely love the Dexter Cider Mill. Nancy and Marty are amazing people. Get the hard cider early in the season if you want a Prosecco style drink. It's to die for. Make sure you bring cash. Atm is there but for ease, bring cash. Enjoy your cider and donuts on the back of the property looking at the water and capture beautiful photos. read more

Dexter Cider Mill - Side of the mill - Fruits & Veggies Near Me - Dexter, Michigan

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Good donuts and cider, can't complain. Didn't get to try their other stuff, also parking is a nightmare.

Love this place! By far the best cider around although every year it gets even pricier than what was aleady pricey the last year. Donuts tend to disappoint (Dexter Bakery is much better for that specialty) but their caramel apples are a fantastic treat. We look forward to cider season every year and make it appoint to stop by regularly - flavors change throughout the season depending on the blend of apples ripening - and also to freeze some for a treat out of season. read more

I am highly impressed with this establishment. It is held in high regard in the local area, and is often exceptionally busy. So on a Sunday morning in October, I began my journey to investigate this purveyor of fine cider and donuts with a brisk walk down Central Street. I arrived shortly after they opened, and was greeted by the sweet smell of warm cinnamon and sugar. A friendly gentleman greeted me, and I requested a half gallon of cider and two varieties of donuts: the highly esteemed cinnamon sugar donuts, and the seasonally appropriate pumpkin donuts. The first donuts came dusted with a lovely coating of sugar, and I was regretfully informed that they were out of pumpkin donuts; but Dexter Cider Mill had a neat trick up their sleeve. You may notice that in the main room of the store, just behind the counter, there is a rope that is suspended from the ceiling by a pulley and disappears mysteriously through the floor, extending into regions unknown. Well this gentleman walked over to that rope, looked down, and asked the floor if it had any pumpkin donuts to spare; and I kid you not this man pulled on that rope and up came a bag of pumpkin donuts! Straight out of the floor! Well slap me silly and call me Shirley, they must have a hidden laboratory down there! I paid for my goods and thoroughly thanked this gentleman, for he is surely a wizard of sorts. I immediately opened this small bag of savory treats and the aroma was heavenly! They were warm, soft, and oh so sweet. I didn't think a donut would impress me in this way, but there is a first time for everything. The cider is phenomenal as well. It is worth noting that they accept cash only, but there is an ATM on premises for the ill-fated traveler. I recommend coming from near or far, and treating yourself to a top of the line donut from Dexter Cider Mill, the cider mill with a sweet little secret, hidden in the floor! read more

This is a great way to kill about 30 minutes on a gorgeous fall morning (still too cold for this LA girl). Definitely go behind the building and into the basement area as you might be able to catch the apple pressing which occurs every 2 hours. We got a delicious pint of apple cider, a apple donut and a large apple gingersnap cookie for about $5. Surprisingly, I found the apple gingersnap cookie to be my favorite item. I typically do not dig gingersnaps but this was the best gingersnap I have had ...ever! The hubby, on the other hand, commented that it was not "gingery enough" but he's a gingersnap snob and I refuse to demote my opinion of such an excellent cookie! If you decide to go behind the barn to view the river, you may want to do it when you have finished consuming all your apple products as there was a serious bee issue today. Otherwise, its a beautiful view of the river. Also, although they sell apple products and maple syrup inside the barn, none appear to be made on-site. Which is fine but I'm usually more impressed by homemade products. One of the employees mentioned that apple season was ending soon so definitely try to visit now if the cider mill is on your to-do list! They only accept cash or check but they do have a ATM out back. read more

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