The Best Cider Donuts in the Hudson Valley



The most delicious family favorite fall treats revealed

best cider donuts in the Hudson Valley

Where do you get your cider donuts fix?

Let's face it- your mouth waters at the thought of biting into a sugary, cinnamon-y slice of goodness that can be found at most farm stands and orchards throughout the fall. It’s cider donut season and I am ready for it!

While we do have quite a few of the best orchards in the Hudson Valley right here in our backyards finding the most delicious cider donuts is no small feat.

That's why we asked the experts (that’s YOU!) for help so when apple picking, pumpkin picking and fall fun come around we will all be ready for the deliciousness that is cider donuts. Below you will find the list of the top voted cider donuts in the Hudson Valley. Take a peek at our 'Farm Crawl' map and have a taste for yourself this season! Let us know what you think!


1. Dubois Farms, Highland
There is a baker with delicious desserts, including homemade apple cider donuts, served warm, and assorted handmade pies. Pick your own apples, pumpkins and some veggies here also. Open every day through Wed., Nov. 25. 845-795-4037.

2. Fishkill Farms, Fishkill
Open daily, year round. Various fruits and vegetables available at the farm store. Order online or visit the outdoor market. 845-897-4377

Fishkill Farms Cider Donuts
Fishkill Farms

3. Hurds Family Farm, Modena
Families can enjoy apple and pumpkin picking, obstacle course, jumping pillow, giant slide and a cornfield maze. Feed farm pets and play in the kid's corral! Cafe with apple cider donuts, hot cider, and cider slushies. Apple picking starts Aug. 28. Open weekends through November. 
845-883-7825.
 

Hurds Family Farm donuts
Hurds Family Farm

4. Locust Grove Fruit Farm, Milton
Apple picking, pumpkins, flowers and a variety of seasonal produce, baked goods, cider, home make cider donuts and wagon rides. Open Columbus Day through beginning of November. 845-795-5194

5. Soons Orchards, New Hampton
Enjoy a day on the farm taking a wagon ride out to the pumpkin fields or apple picking in the fall. Enjoy fresh pressed apple cider, homemade fudge, donuts and other delicious treats too. 845-374-5471

"Hands down Soons are the best. The Best. Every bite I take of an apple cider donut is compared to Soons" - Marina on Facebook

6. Tantillo's Farm, Gardiner
Playground for the kids and tractor-pulled wagon rides to and from the orchard to enjoy. Enjoy baked goods, including cider donuts. 845-256-9109

"Tantillo's Farm Market in Gardiner is the BEST! Award Winning! Ahhhhhmazing donuts!"- Post on Instagram

7. Minard's Family Farm, Gardiner
Pick your own apples and pumpkins on over 100 acres. Get lost in one of the largest corn mazes in the Hudson Valley while breathing the fresh air and enjoying the scenic mountain views. Activities for kids and mouth watering cider donuts complete your visit. 866-632-7753


8. Meadowbrook Farm Market, Wappingers Falls
Pick your own apples and pumpkins. Visit the farm animals and stock up on other seasonal produce and baked goods at the market. Melt-in-your-mouth cider donuts made fresh daily.

"Meadowbrook Farm donuts are the best hands down! Light and buttery they just melt on your tongue!"- Pamela on Facebook

9. Wright Family Farm, Warwick
Open for picking seasonal fruits and vegetables. Large, themed corn maze, cow train, pony rides, hayrides, farm animals, steer roping and more. Enjoy a slice of pumpkin pie or delicious cider donuts at the farm stand. 845-986-1345

Other notables:
Apple Tree Farm, New Paltz
Barton Orchards, Poughquag
Dressel Farms, New Paltz
Jones' Farm, Cornwall
Jenkins-Leuken Orchards, New Paltz
Love Apple Farm, Ghent
Saunderskill Farm, Accord
Vera's Marketplace, Cold Spring
Wallkill View Farm, New Paltz
Weeds Orchard and Winery, Marlboro
Wilklow Orchard, Highland
Wright's Farm, Gardiner

Last updated August 23, 2022



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