Hollenbeck's is my go to for cider and donuts in the fall. The line is almost always out the door in the fall so be prepared to wait. While you wait you can select a peck or bushel of apples, or maybe send a scout out to the baked goods and fudges, or watch the old cider press in action. When you reach the donuts you can pick from powered sugar, cinnamon powdered sugar, or plain. Personally I think plain is the best because they are hot, crispy, pillowy delights. There is a limit in that you can only buy 4 dozen donuts per person. The cider itself fresh pressed right before your eyes. Two people work together to layer the mash and wood pallets on a very old and incredible press. The cider is well filter and not as sweet as other ciders but very good! One note: you cannot buy cups of the cider- you have to buy a half gallon or gallon and then open it outside. On the pie side you can actively see and smell the pies being made. If you would like a pie for a special occasion you might want to call ahead to reserve one as they sell FAST. In the cold cases on the pie side is also where the cheese curds, summer sausage, and some meets such as elk and lamb are available. The great thing is the baked goods are available all year, so Hollenbeck's is a great stop even in the spring and summer. Also of note it smells like pressed apples ALL YEAR! Parking- one entrance, one exit. There is parking in the front and back, and some street parking as well. read more

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Love, love, love Hollenbeck's! Apples, pies, donuts, cheese curds, cider and more! It smells like home inside The chicken pot pies are to die for. Only complaint- wish they were open year round read more

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We love Hollenbeck's. Since we have moved here and started hosting a Thanksgiving this is our go to for all things pies. The Dutch apple and Pecan are staples at our table every year along with their homemade rolls. The people are very friendly and triple check the order when I placed it. I would be remiss if I didn't also mention the cider is also good! I would definitely recommend visiting! read more

Fun stop, very busy (of course). They had a shop with a bakery, cider, apples, apple cider donuts. Not a huge parking lot but we were able to get a space. Just a quick stop and the lines moved quickly. Worth it read more

This is a great place to go and watch them make apple cider. They have fresh made donuts that are to die for.The best grape juice I've ever tasted. Amazing pies and baked goods you can order for the holidays.I have been going to Hollenbecks for years even as a little girl thier is no better apple cider in NY. read more

You have to love fresh pressed cider. The only way to drink cider. Nice place, great pies and very nice people.

We've been going up there for more than 50 years, and it's still our go-to for specialty cheese spreads, cider and maple syrup. Staff is always nice and service excellent, but I stopped buying pies there because we felt the quality dropped off significantly after Bruce Hollenbeck retired and sold the business. it was very disappointing, since they'd long had the best apple and other fruit pies in the area. Still, it's a fun place to go, and visiting relatives always want to go up for cider and to watch the press run. read more

Good pie Good apples However, the apple cider and donuts were wayyyyy tooo fresh for my (or anyone's) liking. read more

Damn you PIES! I cannot resist your siren song. Surely I can't be the only traveler lured off highway by the spell and smell of the pies! After discovering this apple nirvana 3-4 years ago, I've prayed for opportunities to travel back to the area for work. Several times I've consumed, single-handedly, 3/4 of the Dutch Apple pies while driving....and without utensils. Imagine looking over in the car next to you seeing some dude scooping handfuls pie like a toddler on pudding! I suspect that texting/driving fatalities around Hollenbeck are low compared to the accidents caused by eager pie devotees who can't wait to get home before scarfing done hunks of their score! My expertise ends at the apple pies. Their meats are interesting and reasonably priced. Rabbit, elk, and lamb were among the meats available at my last visit. Lamb Bratwurst?!?!? Whaaat? Who does that!? Hollenbecks! read more

The apples a cider are the best and so close to my house. They're also great with the pies.

Hollenbecks is an annual tradition in our family. We always took our kids on opening day and now take our grandchildren when they are in town. Their donuts are talked about all year long !! The cider is REAL cider not apple juice like the mass producers sell as cider. Great variety of fresh apples, baked goods, fudge and cheeses ! Whatever you choose - you will be back for more !! Oh and don't forget to grab a pumpkin too!! read more

Behind the plain white cinder block walls are the absolute best pies and apple products we've ever had! The aromas of apple mingle with fresh made donuts, and a sweet assortment of pies. The sounds of apples rolling down into the press prep chute, of kids reaching for home made confections, and folks happily juggling boxes of pies, and jugs of cider, fill the space. It might only be a simple building from the outside, but inside is all magic! read more

Hollenbeck is a fantastic place to drop by. The foliage and scenery nearby is gorgeous, the donuts are fresh and fluffy, and the cider is honestly better than the vast majority of the cider you can by nearby. THE CIDER: freshly pressed in front of your eyes, and they'll take little cups of it to give out as samples as the cider is flowing. It's got a great balance of sweetness and tartness and tastes so fresh. Supermarket cider tastes stale and too sweet by comparison. THE DONUTS: when I went, there was only plain ones left but they're fried up beautifully. It's pretty cheap too! Hope to come back another time when they have more flavors Otherwise, they also have baked pies, cheese curds, fudge, and a ton of other great things for sale. All delicious and very fairly priced. read more

Hollenbeck's Cider Mill - a half eaten donut - Bakeries Near Me - Virgil, New York

I remember standing in awe of the cider press when I was just a girl. The little cups of fresh cider straight from the press being handed out. The sweet taste as it hits your lips. I got to watch my two year old experience that for the first time and it was truly magical. When you walk in it's a bit like a garage. The space is big and open and cold. There are giant bins of apples and a huge line of people waiting for fresh donuts. You will need a few donuts so you should join the line. When you get close to the front you can see them being made, it's fun to watch the little machine pump them out. It's even more fun to eat them fresh and hot off the press. If you turn around you will see the cider press, built in 1870. You can watch them press the cider, Mr. Hollenbeck at the helm, filling each layer with apple chunks and eventually pressing them down, releasing a waterfall of fresh cider. They hand out samples from the line, it must be fun watching the delight as everyone sips some fresh cider. It seriously made my two year old's day when Mr. Hollenbeck handed her the first cup. You would be well served to grab a chunk of fudge and a pie for the rode. Their pies are absolutely delicious, especially the ones with the dutch crumbled topping. They have a variety of cheeses, honey, jams, sauces, and mixes. Everything is local and homemade so shop until your heart is content or your wallet is empty (they are cash only, so be prepared for that). This place is an institution and people in the surrounding areas are truly lucky to have it so close by. It's worth the trip in the fall and should be a tradition for every family in the area. read more

Great Cider great donuts pies and sometimes available pizza. Where can you go to see a vintage press make cider?

In town for the weekend and noticed Hollenback's Cider Mill while driving back to our hotel from Ithaca. Made a u-turn to check it out. So glad we did!! We ordered a dozen donuts and a 1/2 gallon of cider. Everything was SO good!! Hoping to make another stop so we have goodies for the car ride home back home to PA. read more

We drove out last week and bought a Dutch Apple pie, hot pepper cheese curds and cider. They were very safe, wore masks, and were doing drive through only which we really appreciated. This is a staple in our diet every Fall but I plan to keep ordering into the Winter this year if possible. I am planning to get the blueberry pie next time for added antioxidants. I ate the whole apple pie myself. Sooooo goooood! Thank you Hollenbeck's for being so awesome every time! read more

It was nice here and their cider was pretty good but everything else was sub par and a donut lady screamed at my friend and told her the line ended with her and then brought a bunch of donuts up to the counter that were up for grabs for anyone. Rules are rules and I get that but customer service goes a long way as well and that lady has none. read more

I was visiting Cortland for the weekend. My friends and I came here on late Sunday morning. We got to watch them make apple cider! They also gave out samples of the cider. Fresh apple cider donuts - plain, sugar, cinnamon, apples and squash and pumpkins for buying, apple pies - dutch and regular. There's also a store with little things to buy. Honestly, I thought the donuts and pie could've been better, but I'm still giving 5 stars because of the experience. The staff was also so friendly, lots of cute kids running around, and good prices. read more

Hollenbeck's Cider Mill - Bakeries Near Me - Virgil, New York

A Stevens tradition renewed; an opening day visit to Hollenbeck's. This time including 4 of my grandchildren--with eyes attentively watching the cider making process with Bruce Hollenbeck at the controls. Fresh warm donuts, cider, Dutch Apple pie and the chill of a late September day all enjoyed with family--what a way to make memories. We will be back many times again this year always greeted with the welcoming smiles of Bruce and his staff, but opening weekend is special. Bradley Stevens read more

Yum, yum, and well yum. Their cider puts anything else that claims to be cider to shame. The secret is in their old fashioned press, which is fun to watch them use! Their donuts are so amazing, they make you wonder why you ever eat anything else. My fiancé loves their pies too, and he is in good company (I, however, refuse to cheat on my grandmother's homemade pie). Is it September yet? read more

The pies are delicious!!!! The donuts are amazing fresh and warm! And of course the best cider around!!! read more

This was my first visit to Hollenbeck's and this is a very nice place to visit. The people working there were so pleasant and helpful and went out of their way to make me feel at home. Loved their donuts! So fresh, warm and tasty. Bought a variety of apples, maple syrup, and fig jam. Highly recommend Hollenbeck's!!! read more

Always my favorite fall festivity! Never disappointed! The grape juice is a special find that doesn't last too long. Highly recommended!

A legend in its own time, this Cider Mill now has at its helm a third generation (fourth?) of the Hollenbeck family (Matt), who cares deeply about the local farm economy and the need to return to a support for local goods. On my recent visit here, I purchased some local kimchi and sauerkraut that are the best I have ever had, and I am a fermented foods snob. The fact that while shopping for apples and donuts I can also buy local goods is a real plus. I pass by here often, and usually stop in for the odd treat, donuts or pie. But now I know I can also get other local goods here. Virgil, after the shameful closing of its school by the austerity measures of the Cortland School district, deserves to have some good things going for it. This business is one such thing. Rock on Hollenbeck's and keep that kimchi coming! read more

What a neat place. Great cider and who doesn't love fresh donuts. Would have been 5 stars if the accepted credit cards.

The apples are crushed into cider before your eyes. There are dozens of kinds of apples and a handwritten chart to tell you which ones are best for what. There are homemade pies. And then there are the homemade donuts - warm and perfect. Unfettered by filings, dusted in cinnamon or powdered sugar, sour cream or chocolate battered. Made only for a short unpredictable time in the fall, my family and I stalk them. Then we eat so many we feel sick. read more

This is a great place for a fall or winter day! They make the cider right in front of you in an old-fashioned press, and it's delicious! If you're lucky enough to be there during the first couple of weekends in October, you can get some of the best concord grape juice around. On fall weekends they make old-fashioned donuts that are to die for. They also make many varieties of scrumptious pies right on site. Also available are jams, NY maple syrup, candy, fudge, cheeses, and (of course) apples, to name just a few. Definitely a fun, delicious outing. I've been going there for 25+ years, and I never tire of it! read more

I love the cider, I love the donuts and the pies. Did I say I love the cider? Its pressed right in front of your eyes with an old wooden press. Pretty cool. And, its not pasteurized... they use UV light, so it still tatses good. They only take cash though which I find to be very annoying. read more

Let me start out by saying Mr. Hollenbeck is a dedicated man. He slices the apples, and weighs everything. And he makes the most delicious pies. They take you to a different place. True bliss. I highly recommend this to anyone who loves dessert, especially pies. Try the crumble top apple or blueberry pie. My family and I have been going for ages, and will never stop. read more

The apples are fresh, and delicious and when crushed to make cider-- which by the way you can watch happening, it makes for the perfect treat. The fudge is rich and delicious. I could eat it all day, every day. And the warm, moist donuts taste as if they came straight from a bakery in Heaven. read more

Super disappointed in my visit today. I realized it would be busy and running out of apple products may be likely but they had a lady directing people where to go for what (cider,donuts,pies) but failing to inform them what they were out of. While this normally wouldn't be a big deal EACH lines wait was 15 minutes. Could have saved a lot of people a lot of time. read more

You know fall is definitely here when you can get donuts and unpasteurized cider at Hollenbeck Cider Mill. They make both the donuts and the cider on the premises and you can watch both as you wait to make your way to the donut order window. They have plan, cinnamon & powdered sugar donuts that they sell by the dozen or half dozen. And I've heard rumors that they also have special flavored donuts occasionally, like apple cider and pumpkin spice. I've never been fortunate enough to get one of those, but I've loved all of the ones I've tried! It can take a while to get through the line, so be prepared to wait. Trust me, it's well worth it! If you're not there for the donuts, you can bypass the line and go straight into the shop to make other purchases. The cider is pressed right there and is so fresh tasting! They have many other home made delights to check out as well (pickles, fudge & pies). They also have squash and a great selection of apples & pumpkins. They seem to be busiest midmorning on the weekends. Sundays are usually busier than Saturdays. How lucky are we in Cortland to have such a great fall treat! Be sure to bring cash. read more

Amazing apple cider donuts and fresh cider. Get there early before the donuts run out. Fun place for kids-you can watch them press apple cider. Don't leave without a pie. They are delicious! read more

I've been going to Hollenbeck's as long as I can remember ... thats over 50 years. Used to be in the barn behind their house but now it a full operation. Best cider there is pressed in the original press right before your eyes. Bruce Hollenbeck runs the place and is there still overseeing or doing all that gets done. Any kind of apple you're looking for with a chart to tell what each is best served as. Now he makes pies onsite but the donuts made there are to die for. Take a drive, see the mill then pop down to the Adventure Center at Greek Peak and try the mountain coaster! read more

It's hard to find a place that makes you feel like Grandma's back in town. I love the look on the children's faces as they watch the cider press and I appreciate the women and men who work there in such a friendly way. Like so many I look forward to it every year and I'm grateful that it still provides a deep tradition and quality stuff. My pie, fresh cider, sugared donuts and peanut butter fudge were mouth watering again this year. I've been going there maybe 30 years. - Sue Taylor read more