One of my favorite spots to stop on my way north to Mt. Pleasant. Interesting sale items, fantastic ciders, and fun seasonal events.

Great apples, service & people! Highly recommend! The crispy, juicy apples are from their own orchard. I needed help (recent wrist surgery) and the young lady helped me out to my car. I could get easily in and out. Parking was a breeze. Since I was on a road trip I appreciate all of the above. Thanks Phillips family! read more

This place was awesome! They even have a locally produced lavender hydrosol, which I have been looking for in shops up here for ages! Brilliant. Perfect surprise. So many goodies, gifts and food items to choose from. It's a big place inside. Lots of parking, right off the freeway and great cider! read more

We arrived there on a Monday to pick apples but once there learned it was just a weekend thing. One of the guys was kind enough to allow us to go to the orchard and pick a bag of apples. It was a new experience for my Filipino girlfriend. Much appreciated for the experience. We will be going back for more. Thank you read more

What a lovely place. We stopped for the hard cider which was really good but this place offers so much more. Lots of different baked goods, (my favorite is the day old deals) and gift shop. The staff was so friendly and very knowledgeable about their hard ciders. These ciders are on the dryer side which is right up our ally plus they aren't as carbonated as most hard ciders are. We pass through here a lot, I can't wait to come back get my growler filled, and pick up some baked goods. read more

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Popped into Phillips Orchard & Cider Mill yesterday for a gallon of cider and apples - easy in and out, and they offer online ordering and curbside pick up for anyone who doesn't want to wear a mask. In addition to the delicious cider and several varieties of local apples (granny smith, golden delicious, honey crisp, jonamac, etc.), they have fresh baked goods, and local food and hand-crafted items. One of my favorite lines they carry are great smelling candles with smoky scents that bring bonfires and woodstove heat smells into my city apartment. read more

I always thought it was super weird that there are two cider mills almost directly across the street from each other here, but they really are two totally different experiences. Phillips Orchards is just one small building, but they pack everything you could ever need in a cider mill into there! Make sure to get a punch card to work your way towards a free deliciously unpasteurized cider! They do free tastings of hard cider as well, and there's a fairly extensive bakery case too. In the middle is all kinds of Michigan-made products, from cheese to candles to popcorn. Well worth a stop if you're driving by! read more

Phillips Gatehouse Market - Hard cider menu - Donuts Near Me - Saint Johns, Michigan

What a great day picking tasty apples and drinking cider. I love the cider donuts too! read more

Phillips Gatehouse Market - Apple peach's and cider. Oh my - Donuts Near Me - Saint Johns, Michigan

Always friendly. Love their baked goods and especially their cider. Best cider ever!!!

Small but has a lot of character. Honey and other treats. Cider tasting and more! Great service, too!

Let me say this first. This is a very nice cider mill. The staff is friendly and the atmosphere is great! The cider was very good. For me personally, it all comes down to the donuts. There is nothing better than a warm donut with fresh cider; preferably sugar. These donuts are pre-maid. They have them in refrigerators in large bags near the register. They're good, but you won't get a warm, fresh donut here. That's why I gave a 4 star instead of 5. If you don't care about the donuts. This place is great! I highly recommend it You could do what we did. Go here and then UJ's just down the street. UJ's has warm plain donuts. read more

The hard cider is great and there's all sorts of baked goods that are nom noms. What a gemstone of a store on US 127! read more

Phillips Gatehouse Market - a variety of stone sculptures - Donuts Near Me - Saint Johns, Michigan

I am such a sucker for fall, and my requirements for the perfect fall outing include: apple picking, cider drinking, donut eating, horse drawn wagon rides, and mum buying - THIS PLACE HAS IT ALL!! We loved the local goods - jams, sauerkraut, switchel, chocolate covered cherries. I got a frozen cider slush because it sounded so refreshing but my mom got the hot spiced cider and loved it. The donuts are crunchy outside but soft inside, yummy! Seriously, check this place out, you won't regret it! read more

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It is about the donuts for me. These are not fresh made. They were cold and even tasted day old. I should have known better when walking in as there was no smell of fresh made donuts. We were just passing through while driving back from the UP I were not looking for cider. However, it looked like it might be a winner as they also had a selection of 8 hard ciders. read more

Love love love this place! The cookies and lemon bars are heavenly, more flavors than anywhere else. Never bought anything that wasn't wonderful. Last visit the lemon bars had already sold out, but the shortbread frosted cookie was new to me and absolutely delish. Cider slushies are our other favorite treat. If these goodies aren't your style there are lots of choices in food, decorations and a hard cider bar. Don't miss the chance to add this as a favorite place! read more

Outstanding cider and hard cider! Baked goods and doughnuts are highest quality! Merchandise is very sophisticated and reasonable. Don't drive on by! Stop and enjoy a summer tradition. Worth a special trip from anywhere! Don't overlook anything! read more

We found this place by chance. We were going to another place that was across the road but closed. When we stopped there are tons of Michigan made goods for sale and fresh baked goods too. Off to the side is a small tasting area. They had 4 ciders to try for free. The sample size was large. You can buy a glass and enjoy it on the premises or you can take a growler to go. The ciders rotate frequently so stop back if there are none that you like. The staff is friendly and welcoming. read more

Phillips Gatehouse Market - View of some of the items for sale - Donuts Near Me - Saint Johns, Michigan

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Pretty good cider & baked goods. Cute store that offers locally sourced foods & crafts. Had the pour over coffee. Was pretty good read more

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Otstanding products! Delicious cider and bakery treats. Worth the drive for the hard cider and craft products. Something for everyone here. Honestly worth the drive from wherever you are! read more

Great people! Great service! Great vibe. Great cider. Great pies. I stopped by there after 2 years away because of Covid and I was pleasantly surprised to find an expanded store. Lots of cool things to buy and experience. The apple cider slush made my trip home a lot nicer. Yum!! read more

Make sure you stop in and try the new Hard Cider lineup. Browse the selection of Michigan goods, pies, donuts. But Don't forget your Apples and Cider. read more

This place was awesome! We stopped on a recommendation for our friends. The cider was great. The selection to products like beef jerky was excellent. We also a few of the Michigan made products. I love that almost all the products were made by local artisans. We didn't buy a pie or the donuts.... maybe next time! read more

This is my favorite Cider Mill! They have a huge selection of Michigan made products...perfect for giving a taste of Michigan! Best cider donuts around wotha great texture...not too doughy. Cider slushies...yes please! Stop in, you'll be glad you did! Love my handmade Michigan towels! read more

Fantastic pies! Delicious cider. Small friendly family owned, no hype, just awesome goodness!

The staff was absolutely wonderful and very helpful. I love that all the products in the store are Michigan made. The cookies were absolutely delicious! My daughter absolutely loved her brownie, and pour over coffee. I will definitely be stopping again the next time I'm driving through the area. It just has charm that's missing from the other Cidermill's in the area. read more

This place is the best! So many delicious treats and Michigan products. The peaches are my favorite! So juicy and sweet. They also have numerous varieties of apples. The cider is good but I'm a fan of the pour over coffee. Yum! Get a donut or cookie to go with that. Perfect! It's just a fun place to stop in. The owners and employees are friendly and happy. Always something new. Both locations are great. Definitely the best cider mill in the area! read more

Always the best! Drive there for all our apple,cider,produce, and bakery needs! Plus love getting local cool gift!

I am regular customer as I travel between my lake house and primary residence. I shop here whether north or south bound. I generally buy a gallon or two of cider plus a cider slush and other food items and various other things. I even stopped there at the beginning of COVID when they would only give you cider curbside as the store was closed to shop inside. Also I've purchased some of their wall hangings as I did today. I wanted to drop off a couple 1/2 gallons at some friends as well as purchase a gallon for myself. They offer a punch card that awards you a free gallon after you purchase 10. I need two more for my free one. I asked the clerk if she would let me count the 2 half gallons as one for my card. She refused saying I need to start a half gallon card. I said I do not normally buy half gallons but this was to no avail. She could see I was displeased and dug in further repeatedly offering me a punch card for half gallons. Her "system" would not allow her to punch my gallon card. She was holding the punch. What system? I walked out with with purchases in excess of $60.00 but not happy. read more

Phillip's Orchards is amazing from the great customer service to the delicious cider slushies and cinnamon doughnuts. Phillips is much less expensive and tastes better than U.J.s (Uncle Johns). If you hate swarms and swarms of people or you are just impatient Phillips is much less busy. The only downside is that they don't have any activities for the little ones but don't judge a book by its cover because Philips is great! read more

Phillips Gatehouse Market - Donuts Near Me - Saint Johns, Michigan

Best cherry pie I've ever had in my life. Not too sweet and the crust was wonderful. Also, the cider donuts are terrific!

My Mom and Dad both worked in the Pie Barn. The only thing I wish were back is the way they use pallets and gunny sacks to make the cider, but I'm sure, due to health laws, they aren't allowed to do it that way anymore. A good time to go is around Halloween time and I love the gift shop! read more

This is a locals kind of place. And if you're lucky enough to know a local, they'll send you this way. To most of us, it's known as the cider mill across the road from uncle johns. Greg and Brian are just terrific people and they've treated me kindly every time I stop in. The cider and donuts are FAR superior to that of Uncle Johns. They have horse rides and pumpkins. They sell a bunch of Michigan crafted products. It's totally a down home place, not gimmicky or touristy. Love it! read more

This was our first trip to Phillips Cider Mill. We weren't expecting much (due to the hype of the place across the street) but thought we would check it out. We got cider and donuts from both places and went home, did a blind taste test of both, and Phillips was the all around victor in both categories! Love that you can get in and out without being lured to spend $$$$. We will be certainly be coming back, and working hard to spread the word! read more

Awesome place. Cider and donuts are delicious and nicely priced. Everyone is really nice, plus it's not nearly as packed as uncle johns orchard down the street. read more

Great place, very friendly staff and the best cider and apples! Plenty of local goodies too

Less hype and more substance than their competition. If you're looking for entertainment, you might be happy somewhere else. If you care about the products, and are more interested in quality, this is a better fit for you. They have local crafts and other food products. The people are nice, and the cider is so good that we take it as gifts to people who don't live near us. read more

We stopped in yesterday for cider and doughnuts. The cider was really good but the doughnuts were old and stale. Wont buy doughnuts from there again! read more

Excellent cider, and the donuts are delicious. I also tried the hot spice cider, which was good. This is a smaller non-commercialized place. Not crowded and friendly staff. The fresh baked pies smelled wonderful, I will be back to try one of those. Highly recommended read more

Nice place for a weekend trip. Donuts to die for. Perfect match of crispy on the outside with cinnamon and soft and fluffy on the inside. Great cider!!!! read more