8 Best Apple Cider Donuts Across The Country

8 Best Apple Cider Donuts Across The Country


Food & Drink, Guides,

8 Best Apple Cider Donuts Across The Country

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Food & Drink, Guides,

8 Best Apple Cider Donuts Across The Country

8 Best Apple Cider Donuts Across The Country

Food & Drink, Guides,

8 Best Apple Cider Donuts Across The Country

Published By:   •   October 29, 2024

8 Best Apple Cider Donuts Across The Country

Published By:

October 29, 2024

Food & Drink, Guides,


apple cider donuts

Apple cider donuts are a classic fall treat, but you don't have to be in New England to enjoy this delicious seasonal favorite.

We asked our editors across the country where to get their favorite apple cider donuts from coast to coast and in between. Whether you're in the Bay Area, Texas or the Hamptons, here is where to sink your teeth into a wonderful apple cider donut this autumn.

See also: 8 Fall Treats To Order On Goldbelly Right Now

Atlanta - B.J. Reece Orchards

9131 Highway 52 East, Ellijay / Website

The extensive market and bakery features fried apple pies, cake rolls and more flavors of jam than a grocery store aisle, but their fresh apple cider donuts are the crown jewel of the season. Enjoy even more from Atlanta’s full list.

Chicago - All Seasons Orchard

14520 IL Route 176, Woodstock / Website

In the middle of an expansive barnyard, filled with everything from apple cannons to a bunny village, stands All Seasons Orchard’s lemonade and churro wagon, selling knockout farm-made apple cider doughnuts. Guests can also visit the spot’s ice cream shop for a doughnut ice cream sandwich or find an observation window time to watch them get made. Fall into more flavor on Chicago's full list.

Hamptons - Grindstone Coffee & Donuts

7A Main St. / 631.808.3370 / Website

Although their small batch process takes up to two days, it will only take you two seconds to decide that you need a donut to accompany your hot latte. Open year-round since 2016, Grindstone Coffee & Donuts prioritizes fresh brioche and cake donuts daily, using the finest and locally sourced ingredients to create glazes and fillings that are all made in-house. The apple cider donut consists of a spice-caked dough base with cinnamon and sugar and topped with a tart apple drizzle. With plenty of other donut varieties, such as lemon poppyseed, maple sea salt, or the iconic classic glazed with a hint of citrus, nothing will ever top the delicious duo of warm donuts and coffee to heal the soul. The Hamptons are one of the capitals of apple cider donuts, so be sure to check the area's full list.

Los Angeles - Donut Friend

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Maple, apples and whipped cream? Say no more! Donut Friend is here to satisfy your fall cravings with their mouth-watering Senses Fall donut. Bite into autumn with this perfectly fluffy raised donut, bathed in a rich maple glaze and topped with a sweet apple compote, crunchy candied pecans and a cloud of whipped cream. Trust us, this seasonal delight will have you falling in love with donuts all over again. You won’t want to miss this limited fall creation. Explore even more apple cider donuts on Los Angeles' full list.

Nashville - Breeden’s Orchard

631 Beckwith Road, Mount Juliet / Website

Located approximately 30 minutes east of downtown Nashville, this 12-acre boutique orchard is a beloved destination for seasonal events, fresh produce, baked goods and more. Each fall, the bakery serves apple cider doughnuts crafted from fresh-off-the-tree apples and dusted with a harmonious blend of cinnamon and sugar. Country music, USA has even more apple cider donuts to offer, so be sure to check Nashville's full list.

NYC - Peter Pan Donuts

727 Manhattan Ave., 718-389-3676 / Website

With a little bit of faith, trust, and sugar-coated dust on your fingers, these apple cider donuts are magic. Peter Pan Donuts has been serving the community of Greenpoint since the 1950s and has been committed to delivering quality baked goods and services since day one. The majority of the donuts and pastries sold come from original selections and recipes, making it the backbone of the shop through preserving tradition. In addition to their signature, some of their autumn seasonals include pumpkin muffins, french toast donuts and even both apple cider glazed or apple cider cinnamon. After one bite of these apple cider donuts, we can guarantee you will be “hook”ed. New York City is totally apple cider donut territory, so be sure to check the city's full list.

San Francisco - Bernal Bakery

521 Cortland Ave., 813-309-0547 / Website

While this Bernal favorite is beloved for its sourdough, pastries, granolas and more, the seasonal apple cider doughnut is one of the best in town. Come to the physical store, or stop by one of the many pop-ups at farmers' markets across the Bay Area. The Bay Area actually has a few great bakeries and orchards to make your apple cider donut dreams come true, so be sure to check San Francisco's full list.

Silicon Valley - Gizditch Ranch

55 Peckham Rd, Watsonville, 813-722-1056 / Website

South of Silicon Valley sits this beautiful getaway, offering seasonal fun, pies, fresh jams and more. Pick apples, sip apple cider, and, of course, enjoy delightful apple cider doughnuts by the dozen! Just like San Francisco, Silicon Valley has more apple cider donuts than you'd imagine, so be sure to check the full list.

Maybe you don't see your city on the list? Or you want some pumpkin pie instead? Check our list of fall favorites available now via Goldbelly.

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