Almar organic apple cider is delicious! Their donuts wonderful, plain, cinnamon sugar, vanilla and maple are the norm. Trying for the cherry donuts next visit! Wonderful help with lots of goodies in the store. Was a wonderful stop on my trip from Detroit to Lake Leelanau for a few beautiful fall days in MI!! Thanks for all you do!! Yea to organic cider mill farms!! read more

Almar Orchards - JK's Farmhouse Ciders, delicious tart cherry apple, so refreshing!! - Organic Stores Near Me - Flushing, Michigan

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amazing and deliciius apples and cider Nice space and very helpful staff. loved the pigs and piglets and ponies too read more

So it may not look like much from the outside but inside there is quite a variety of things, especially a variety of ciders! My boyfriend got the original spiked cider and his favorite, a SUPER sweet vanilla and cinnamon one. They do have some on tap which I'd love to try next time we stop by. I absolutely LOVE the spiked cider and would 100% go back for more. read more

I like their crisp organic-certified cider cold but its still delicious at room temperature. You taste cinnamon in the first couple of sips. Orchard Gate Gold is less fizzy than cidre, which I really miss. I've wanted to press apples at an orchard but I didn't know that it had to be aged or fermented. The alcohol content is about 6%. The waitress said it isn't sweet but its just less so than apple juice. There are no artificial colors or flavors, just added yeast. They sold it during the Great Depression and as "Special Farm Cider" during Prohibition. Named after the current owner's grandparents, this family farm is over 150 years old. This is probably not the best thing to drink for breakfast. read more

Almar Orchards - 22 oz = $10 - Organic Stores Near Me - Flushing, Michigan

I would like to start with some clever little comment. Maybe I could complain about needing to go down to the Apple store but when I got here: no phones or laptops in sight. I could say, how do you like them apples? But if I did that, the Yelp! robots will kick out my review because you are not supposed to use the review function to ask questions. Personally, I think this machine head insensitivity to irony makes life boring. Fortunately, the same cannot be said of Almar Orchard. And they do have apples. Some for pie, some to eat out of hand. Some even come in a bottle, but no phones or laptops. And then: donuts. The frosted ones are too sweet for my taste, but the "plain"? Anything but plain. I think there may be a provision in the state constitution that farm stores have to sell donuts. Whatever. Almar holds up its end admirably. Oh! The apples are good, too. Hope I didn't bore you. read more

What a delightful find! We stopped by Almar Orchards for the first time last fall, just before Halloween and we've been back twice since and for good reason. This place is a hidden gem. I almost don't want to disclose how nice it is for fear it will become overrun with tourists, but I'll take the risk. I can't believe we had such a find practically in our own backyard- well, not really, but it's close. It's definitely closer than most any other orchard around. It's no problem to just jump in the car and head off to Almar since it's a local spot. With that said, I can't believe I didn't know about this place before. Holy crap, where the heck have I been? They had an adorable little general store filled with all sorts of crazy goodness- from organic cider (both pasteurized and non-pasteurized and non-alcoholic and "hard" varieties), apples and pumpkins to meat and dairy products, jellies, jams, applesauce, spreads, dips, dressings, and seasonings to scrumptious doughnuts- it was obvious this place had it all. The doughnuts (they come in about four different varieties, I believe) were splendid. They were cheap, too- only about $7 for a dozen. They'll do mix and match for you as well or prorate the amount per doughnut. The regular apple and glazed varieties were the best- they tasted so good coming fresh out of the fryer. Mike, "the doughnut guy" told me their "special" secret- they infused the doughnuts with Almar's signature apple cider. Okay, maybe that wasn't such a secret seeing as how he told me with no compunction about divulging such a trade secret. They were pretty loose with the free tasting of their hard ciders. I think I tried at least four or five, I quit counting. The samples were pretty generous and on an empty stomach, it probably wasn't the best idea. I got a little buzzed from all the sampling. As long as you're 21 and provide ID, you can sample the wares! There was quite a crowd gathering around for a taste of the good stuff. Both their regular and hard ciders were amazing and reasonably priced. I've become quite the devotee of their J.K. Scrumpy's cider. That's reason enough to go back time and again. Their regular hot cider was so good, too. Both were outstanding. Try it once and become a fan for life. The apple orchard and pumpkin patch outside were nice, plus there's a little farm in the back with animals, including reindeer. However, every time I've been there and tried to snap a picture of those reindeer, they must have been grouchy or something because they always retreated to their barn when too many tourists were around. Bummer. This place is great for kids. There's even a play area and picnic tables outside. Unlike most orchards, they aren't seasonal. They're open year-round, which means more opportunities to stock up on that delicious cider. read more

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We stopped by Almar Orchards on the way back from Frankenmuth, and knew it was going to be good as soon as we stepped out of the car. The smell of freshly made doughnuts perfumed the air. We entered the store, and encountered a long, long line. Another sign that this was going to be good. The doughnuts were perfection. They use apple cider in the batter, so the doughnuts have a wonderful applely flavor. Of course, there's nothing like eating a doughnut that is still warm. I would have given them five stars, but they were out of all of the flavors except plain and cinnamon sugar. The cider was awesome - That perfect balance of sweet and tart. Better still, you could choose between pasteurized and unpasteurized. I always get the unpasteurized if I can. To me, cider just loses something in the pasteurization process. This makes for a wonderful stop on the way home from Frankenmuth. About a 15 minute drive from the expressway. read more

Awesome experience . . . we had the most wonderful time visiting the store, the farm, and the cider making/bottling facility. I drove all the way from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to check it out, and I was not disappointed. For one thing, they are really receptive to people on facebook. I had mentioned on their page that I was traveling up, and Jessica, stayed in touch, letting me know that they were closing early due to snow (I was driving in that snowstorm, and my travel plans changed from visiting late-Wednesday to Thursday morning), and I asked her to save me some donuts, and she did. They were waiting for me with my name on them when we arrived (They were YUMMY too (we had two kinds, maple and vanilla glazed)). After introducing ourselves, Jessica gave us samples to try of their Switchels, which are sorta like an Apple Vinegar Kombucha (delicious, and healthy for you too). Also, she introduced me to Jim (AKA J.K.), and he offered to give us a quick tour of the cider bottling line which was in action, and that was neat. He also showed us a few other parts of the facility, including the blending tank, the fermentation area, and the pasteurization tanks. He was very descriptive, and I really enjoyed meeting him, and seeing some of the behind-the-scenes areas. In the store, Kerry (Keri?), was very nice, and I bought all kinds of things to take back to Pennsylvania, including several varieties of J.K.'s Hard Ciders (Bottles, Cans, and a Growler), a case of all four flavors of Switchel, about 6 or 7 blocks of raw-milk cheeses, a bag of apples, a cool long-sleeved t-shirt, a couple corks, and of course the donuts. After I made my purchases and loaded up my vehicle, I went outside and checked out the playground area (it was cold and snowy, so nobody was playing that day) which had all kinds of fun-looking stuff including a teepee, and the barnyard animals out back. They had Guinea Hens (that announced my arrival with very loud alarming sounds), piggies, and a horse. The pigs all came over to me to say hello, they were so cute. And that was my visit to Almar Orchards, home of J.K.'s Skrumpy Organic Ciders, my all-time favorite cider available commercially. It sure was worth the visit, and I hope to come back again, hopefully when it is warmer, and fill up my growler, and enjoy your place again. THANKS FOR EVERYTHING, Jessica, Kerry, all the guys in the cidery, and of course, the man himself, Jim "J.K.", the namesake of J.K.'s Skrumpy, and a special shout out to all the barnyard animals, including the two most wonderful farm dogs in the world, they were so friendly, and wanted to be petted and cuddled (I would've taken them home with me if I could've) . . . Cheers! read more

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They brew a variety of ciders here at the orchard! This little orchard has come such a long way over the years. They have a HUGE area for adult pigs and also the younger ones, it's cool how the animals are laid out sort of like you're visiting the zoo. Everything Apple, you name it they make it! Hayrides for $2 and a play area for kids, this place is awesome read more

Delicious organic Scrumpy's cider and homemade donuts. It doesn't get much better than this. We usually go to the cider mill in Parshallville, but after a few visits to Almar, it's quickly becoming my preferred stop for cider and donuts. Prices are surprisingly low considering the high quality. Donuts are only $7 for a dozen. The glazed Apple donuts are delicious. Both pasteurized and non-pasteurized cider options are available, depending on what you need. Beyond the regular cider, I really enjoyed the Scrumpy's hard cider varieties, which come in both packs or in single cans. Northern Neighbour is excellent! Very hospitable service. I was impressed with how friendly and helpful the staff is. read more

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My husband worked for Jim koan for many years.so lucky me I got endless access to the farm and the Animals. They had reindeer too that's a fun one for kids. The donuts were the best donuts I've ever had, honest to God. The apples from the orchard are also my favorite.honey crisps were my favorite!!! As I said Jim was my husband's boss and our landlord hes a good guy.he really cares about his orchards! He was always out there first thing every morning!! Him and his dog! We're ever you see him you see his dog! Very family based business.definitely check it out!!!! read more

We've been getting apples and cider from them for years, and they have the best in Michigan. When we started they were not fully certified, but now they are 100% Organic. They also offer U-Pick apples. Season permitting, if you can get apples from them, the ultimate varieties they grow are Honey Crisp, Gala, Johnagold. We also buy their second-picks by the bushel, which may not look the best on the outside, but are usually 99% perfect otherwise. I put Moderate pricing because they are so worth what you pay. They also supply area Whole Foods Markets and other outlets. read more

Favorite orchard in the area and Scrumpy's is the Best cider on the market! We discovered it about 5 years ago while on vacation in Virginia and couldn't believe it was made in our home town!!! read more

I have been to more picturesque orchards, but the quality of apples, cider, doughnuts, honey, etc is unmatched. Great people too. Essential for fall...and really all year. We never come to michigan without coming here. read more

Organic orchard, great cider and their hard ciders are AWESOME! SO much fun to go, they are a family owned and managed orchard with a lot to offer. read more

Honestly, the owners of this place are just not very socialble. They pride themselves on being family run and operated, yet the place feels more like a corporation.. not the small town family run place it was 10 years ago. The owner never has time to answer questions, and if you do happen to catch them and ask they are curt and rude and give the impression they have more important things to be doing. this never was the case 10 years ago. they seem to have lost touch with what started this farm, the little guys. My wife and I have been coming here for close to a decade, and we no longer will. We will make the trip to Spicer's. I wish them well, but they need to remember where they came from and who helped get them to where they are today. read more

They have the best apple donuts ever! The cider is good, but the donuts are worth the trip on a fall morning.