Yates Cider Mill - Cider mill in Rochester Hills - 1950 E Avon Rd, USA

The new road is really useful. There is plenty of free parking love. They have a new picnic area with more seats. In the busiest season, they are super organized with many walk-in windows. I love their ice cream shed in summer and the coffee shop in autumn. Always friendly staff. Donuts are freshly made the same as the cider. My favorite is apple Turnover.

Very FRESH Cider and Donuts for MI Fall season! Visit every year. The trail beside it is very peace and along a creek. You can go down the water everywhere. Nice for a family warm and sweet afternoon walk.

Lots of excellent fall foods like donuts, pies, and cider. Several food vendors with things like tacos or Mexican corn. Lots of goats for the kids to feed as well as pony rides. Great for a family visit. Dogs welcome too. Fairly good selection of pumpkins of different types and sizes.

Good cider, tasty doughnuts. Prices are high. Can get Blakes cider for half the price of Yates at Meijer or Randazzos. The current owner not doing enough maintenance. Tree growing right next to the wheel in a couple yrs it will cause the wall to collapse. Tree growing on side of dam which will cause it to fail. Tree growing next to thier house is going to damage thier house. House and chicken shack look like they should be condemned. They sell ice cream during the summer but stop at Labor day. But they sell it yr round at the Lake Orion store. We have days that can be very warm in October and ppl want ice cream. Lake Orion is about 30-45 min from Rochester. They apparently don't make cider at this location anymore. They removed the tram that hauled crushed apples to a dumpster. Kids loved seeing it. An older woman who works in the ice cream shop is rude, has no sense of humor, and skimps on scoops of ice cream. At $3 a scoop, they make a ton of money. A quart is about $3 on sale at the grocery store. They could do more to extend thier season by selling hot cider, hot chocolate, hot doughnuts, advertise after October, host a Christmas bazaar, open a tree lot. Maybe if they increased revenue and traffic more they could lower thier prices which would encourage people to buy more, increasing thier revenue. This place has been around for over 100 yrs, but since the new owners took over traffic is down. Sad to see it decline.

They have goats!! A very nice walking trail along the river, plenty of dogs to smile at, and probably the best caramel apples I've ever had in my life!! Cider is delicious, as well as the fresh cinnamon sugar donuts!!

Wonderful place and great experience especially for families! Plenty of animals for petting and feeding. Only thing was because cider mill sits on a hill, there is no alternatives for the handicapped (wheelchair, scooter, cane, etc. )For disabled to get up hill without the chance of falling. It's too steep. So we are forced to stay down at bottom of hill and not experience the actual main attraction which is inside the cidermill.

Been visiting Yates Cider Mill for years. The scenic beauty of the mill nestled along the river, surrounded by colorful trees in the fall, creates a picturesque setting that's perfect for a family outing or a relaxing day in nature. The highlight, of course, is their exceptional cider and mouthwatering donuts. The freshly pressed cider is a true taste of autumn, with its rich, crisp flavor that's second to none. Paired with their warm, sugary donuts, it's a match made in food heaven. I couldn't resist grabbing a dozen to take home! The mill's staff is incredibly friendly and helpful, making the entire visit even more enjoyable. There's also a charming gift shop stocked with unique local products and souvenirs. Overall, Yates Cider Mill is a must-visit destination for anyone looking to embrace the essence of fall in Michigan. I can't wait to return for another dose of cider, donuts, and that unmistakable fall atmosphere.

Yates was an absolute favorite of my family's when I was growing up. This place makes me feel so nostalgic! It's been years since I've been able to visit. But now that I'm living in Michigan again, I plan to go back every year.