Where to Find Cider & Donuts in Greater Lansing
Let’s be honest – what would fall be without cider and donuts?
There’s something about drinking fresh cider and warm donuts that just sets the fall mood.
This winning combination is a tradition amongst Michiganders, and luckily we have lots of yummy options right here in the Capital City.
Lansing’s city areas are booming with delicious cider and donut options, but take a short drive out of the city and you’re sure to find quaint, family-run farms that have perfected the cider and donut fall vibe.
Many of these places offer much more than just fall food faves; some have a whole fall vibe going on with apple picking, corn mazes, sunflowers, and pumpkin patches. Some even have fun yard games, hay rides, live music, and more for an unforgettable experience.
The Best Cider & Donuts in Greater Lansing
Happy trails to you, Lansing! Read on to start enjoying delicious cider and donuts this fall season. Let us know how many you try and which ones are your favorite.
Barkham Creek Farms
181 Haslett Rd
Haslett, MI 48840
This adorable farm in Haslett offers fresh, warm donuts and delicious cider. There’s also a small corn maze in the back, u-pick and already picked pumpkins and gourds galore, and lovely items for purchase like vibrant mums.
Biggby Coffee
Locations all over Greater Lansing – See map below for “Biggby near me”
Biggby is definitely a Lansing local favorite, offering yummy seasonal drinks like Caramel Apple Cider and pumpkin spice everything. Just add their donut holes, and there you have the perfect combo.
Blue Owl Coffee Co
REO Town:
1149 S Washington Ave
Lansing, MI 48910
East Lansing:
213 Ann Street, Suite C
East Lansing, MI 48823
New location coming in December 2023 at 1034 Trowbridge Rd, East Lansing
Old Town:
1236 Turner Rd Ste B
Lansing, MI 48906
Offering seasonal yumminess like Caramel Apple Cider plus other good treats. Locations in REO Town, Old Town, and East Lansing. A new EL location coming soon to Trowbridge Rd.
Brown’s Apple Orchard
1298 Aurelius Road
Holt, MI 48842
This small, family-owned orchard in Holt offers delicious, fresh apple cider. Check their Facebook or call to make sure cider has been made for the season.
Choice Farm Market
4212 Holt Rd
Webberville, MI 48892
If you’re looking for a full day of amazing fall activities, this is the choice for you. Choice Farm Market in Webberville offers apple cider, donuts, food, hay rides, pumpkin patch, barnyard buddies, tunnel slides, corn pit, tractor pull, cow train, hay bale lift, candy cannon, calf roping, pedal carts, tire town, giant bale pyramid, duck races, rat races, giant yard games, fall photo ops, and more.
Dunkin’ Donuts
3517 Holt Rd
Holt, MI 48842
3955 Ernest Way
Lansing, MI 48906
8205 W Saginaw Hwy
Lansing, MI 48917
3415 E Saginaw St Suite A
Lansing, MI 48912
906 N West Ave
Jackson, MI 49202
3450 Okemos Rd Suite A
Okemos, MI 48864
You knew Dunkin’ Donuts had to make the list, right? They are a chain and yep, they are darn good.
Flour Child Bakery
323 S Bridge St
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
This adorable and quaint bakery and cafe has donuts and ALL the pastries plus Madcap Coffee. They are amazing with their seasonal offerings and themed goodies, but do not skip their out-of-this-world sandwiches for lunch. If you are in the Grand Ledge or West Lansing area, this place is a must-visit.
Foster Coffee Co
196 Albert St
East Lansing, MI 48823
115 S Washington St
Owosso, MI 48867
Foster Coffee Co has wonderful atmosphere with great drinks. Check out their Chai-der (aka fresh, local apple cider and their house-made chai). Plus they serve donuts!
Groovy Donuts
3054 E Lake Lansing Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823
313 W Grand River Ave
Williamston, MI 48895
Their name says it all – Groovy Donuts are FAR OUT. Their donut variety is HUGE, making this place worth the stop. During the fall, they serve up apple cider cake donuts , pumpkin spice cake donuts, and a maple bacon apple fritter just to name a few. Gluten-free options here as well.
Gull Meadow Farms
8544 Gull Rd,
Richland, MI 49083
Take a mini-road trip to Richland, near Kalamazoo, for a delicious cider and donut combo and fun activities for the family. They go a little extra and offer donut sundaes and cider slushies! Get the lowdown on the activities at Gull Meadow Farms this year by clicking here.
Horrocks Farmers Market
7420 W Saginaw Hwy
Lansing, MI 48917
Among their many charms is their cider and yes – their donuts too!
They have a case of donuts you can pick from. They also have many other donuts and sweet options including hand-dipped caramel apples.
Markillie Orchard
5200 N Latson Rd
Howell, MI 48855
Located in Howell, about 30-40 minutes from Lansing, you’ll find Markillie Orchard serving up delicious, fresh cider and all sorts of donuts – apple spice, pumpkin spice, blueberry with vanilla icing. Don’t skip the hot cider or the cider slush.
Bonus: their outdoor area is for kids to play in and has a new playground.
Mitten Raised Bakery
1331 E Grand River Ave
East Lansing, MI 48823
We love Mitten Raised because it has such a cozy atmosphere, and treats to match. Their donuts are kid-approved and their cider is parent-approved!
MorningLory Cafe & Bakery
115 N Bridge St
Dimondale, MI 48821
This is another reader favorite! Try their Donut Supreme – a fresh, hot donut topped with strawberries and whipped cream and drizzled with a little bit of chocolate. You will not be disappointed!
Phillips Orchards & Cider Mill
1995 E Gratiot County Line Rd
St Johns, MI 48879
3000 Vine St
Lansing, MI 48912
Stay a while at the apple orchard in St. Johns to get your cider and donuts fix. Parents can sip hard cider on the patio and families can plan a picnic in the fields, pick apples, and watch staff make cider with an old fashioned rack and cloth press! They have horse-drawn wagon rides to their orchards during select weekends in October.
Stop by Phillips Cider Bar & Market on Vine St in Lansing near Frandor for some yummy treats.
Young’s Orchard
2600 E Territorial Rd
Rives Junction, MI 49277
Fresh pressed cider, cider slushes, and donuts made daily. Self serve available!
Starbucks
See map below for ‘Starbucks near me‘
Cake pop anyone!? I think we can call that an honorary donut. Plus their caramel and buttery ciders are lovely.
Strange Matter
2010 E Michigan Ave #103
Lansing, MI 48912
337 S Washington Square
Lansing, MI 48933
MSU Union Bldg
49 Abbot Rd, Ste 113
East Lansing, MI 48824
I’m partial to these because they make some that are gluten-free. Trust me – no matter if they are the regular kind or my favs, you’ll LOVE these donuts!
Uncle John’s Cider Mill
8614 N US-127
St Johns, MI 48879
This wonderland is our family favorite! There’s so much to do here, but even if we were just talking cider and donuts, this would still be a must-visit destination. Maybe you’ll even get to see the mill at work.
Quality Dairy
Locations all across Greater Lansing.
Use map below to find ‘QD near me.’
Last but certainly not least is QD. This is a working-mom office favorite! With so many donuts coming through her office, local mom and LFF contributor, Beth, says that these are by far some of the best coffee and donuts around.
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Still Hungry?
Try these other Michigan donut trails that promise just as many delectable delights. Both GRKIDS and KZOOKIDS have miles and miles of donuts to find. Some of my personal favorites are Rise Bakery in Grand Rapids and Rose Gold in KZOO.
Happy trails, Lansing:
Taste Test Your Way through Lansing’s Best Cider and Donuts
Where do you think has the best doughy goodness? Are you up for a cider and donut taste test challenge?
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This is quite the list!
Bake N Cakes in Lansing is doing donuts now too as of last month I think.
Thanks so much Regina! I’ll get it on there!