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 donut fix?

Lets 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’ss 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 mid-November. 845-795-4037.

2. Fishkill Farms, Fishkill
Open daily, year round. They make donuts and pies fresh year-round. Donuts are only available in the farm store and are not on the pre-order menu. Open 
Tue.-Sun. 9am-6pm. They will be open on Mon., Oct. 14th.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 kids
 corral! Café with apple cider donuts, hot cider, and cider slushies. Apple picking starts Aug. 30. Open Fri.-Mon. through November. 845-883-7825. 

Hurds Family Farm donuts
Hurds Family Farm

4. 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

Be sure to visit this family run roadside farm market, orchard, bakery, and ice cream shop. 845-256-9109

Tantillos Farm Market in Gardiner is the BEST! Award Winning! Ahhhhhmazing donuts!- Post on Instagram

6. Minards 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


7. 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

8. 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:
Barton Orchards, Poughquag
Dressel Farms, New Paltz
Jones’ Farm, Cornwall
Jenkins-Leuken Orchards, New Paltz
Saunderskill Farm, Accord
Vera’s Marketplace, Cold Spring
Wallkill View Farm, New Paltz
Weed Orchards and Winery, Marlboro
Wright’s Farm, Gardiner
Roe’s Orchards, Chester

Last updated September 5, 2024



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