Really great experience to witness the apples crushed and pressed into cider. Old time method of making cider still in use. Staff knowledgeable and willing to answer any question. My family and I have been going for more years than I recall. Like over forty years. Think they were open when we moved to Old Mystic back in the 1970s. read more

One of the last steam powered Apple cider presses in the country. Cider pressing demonstrations on the weekends. Also on the weekends they have free Apple wine tastings with a ton of small batch local Apple wines to choose from. Big country store with great gifts like pancake mixes, jellies and jams, hot sauces, apple wines, etc. Hot cider (can get caramel added to the cup if you want) and hot apple cider donuts for sale. Not sure if they have it all the time but sometimes at the counter they have a tray of sample donuts ( basically the reject ones. But who cares. Still taste amazing). Tons of bees and wasps here so take notice if you have a a fear or allergy. read more

B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill - A $6 torpedo of kettle corn! - Cideries Near Me - Mystic, Connecticut

If you could capture the essence of fall, it would be at B.F Clyde's Cider Mill! Gorgeous greenery + a nice historical scene (it's one of the last steam powered cider presses in the country). Did a free wine tasting of the fruit wines (includes unique flavors like strawberry wine, mango wine, different hard ciders) and then got ourselves some apple cider and donuts. A funny and cute touch was that they had a phone stand positioned right in front of the sign, perfectly placed for people to take selfies with the sign! Great variety of food/spreads/drinks inside. read more

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We were in Mystic Connecticut, on a getaway. The Front Desk suggested Clyde's as a venue. This IS an actual working cider mill and has been around for well over 140 years. It's fascinating to watch the steam powered, belt driven machines. Trucks unload the apples into a giant hopper where they're mashed, loaded onto cloth covered boards, until there's three or four layers of these apple filled layers. That's when they start the pressing, similar to wine making. The worker said that after they finish pressing every drop of juice from the apples, they're given to someone else and used as feed. Nothing wasted! There's a gift shop and a Retail Store. They have hard cider tastings, provided your are of age, there's also regular non-alcoholic cider, and honey tasting. Plenty of places to sit and watch the world go by, and imagine what life was like over 100 years ago in a bucolic venue like this. It's good for all ages. read more

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A visit to Clyde's is a whole *thing* - for you autumn activity loving girlies, this is the place for you. - Plenty of outdoor seating options & places to lounge - Wide variety of ciders - from frozen to spiked - Free apple wine tasting - Gift shop with all sorts of goodies* - Apple cider donuts galore** *Shirts, mugs, wine stoppers, etc. We visited in November, which I presume is near the end of their season. The gift shop had end-of-season vibes. The shelves were very picked over & the options for clothing sizes were limited. **Available to buy in small amounts or by the dozen. It was definitely a cute fall activity. We were in & out in about an hour. I suppose you could hang around for longer, maybe get another drink & look into the cider making area, but we felt we had done everything we needed to do in an hour. read more

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Clyde's has been in operation since 1881's originally selling hard ciders. You can still see the apple mill which houses an 18th century steam powered press. Five generations have been operating this business. You feel like you have been transported back in time. Inside the house, are jams, salsas, biscuit mix, candy and freshly squeezed apple juice and hard cider for sale. Staff are very pleasant and friendly, Open parking lot. read more

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Saw the reviews and added this seasonal Cider Mill to my list of businesses to try. We had out of state guests visiting and while in the area we stopped by the Cider Mill. Sadly, on the day we visited the mill was not operating. Their social media page and website have 'hours of operation listed', which seem to be on the weekends. Parking is in a dirt lot behind the buildings. There is a sign to 'not park in the middle of the lot' so I'm thinking parking can become limited during busy weekend days. There is what appears to be a small café on one side of the driveway (to the parking area) and a market on the other side. The market includes a number of autumn goods including Macintosh apples which is an apple type that is not always available. I happily picked up a couple of bags of those. The market also includes jars of store branded jams, packages of cake, bread and muffin mixes along with cider and donuts. The market is a 'one way' that zig-zags through the market to the checkout counter. If you do not pick anything to purchase, it's easy enough to exit w/o approaching the register. There were several registers open and the line waited by the last of the market shelves for the next customer to be called to an open cashier. There are also several items outside on the porch that can be purchased inside the market. After making our purchases, we wandered over the the cider mill. Trucks are set up to show how the process works. A truck load of apples are dumped into a hopper that brings them to an overhead conveyance. The apples are then dropped down onto the cider press. Once the cider is extracted the apple pulp is loaded onto a cart that rides a rail outside to dump the pulp into the bed of another working truck to be disposed. An elegant system. Although not operating, the cider mill was open to view. Our guests tried one of their donuts and when I asked if it was 'worth the trip' I received an enthusiastic 'oh yes'. I'm not sure where their orchard is, but this little mill, market and café made for a very nice, quick stop on our day playing the tourist in Mystic. read more

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The cutest side quest for our girls weekend in mystic because cider and donuts were an absolute must. While busy, there was plenty of outdoor seating. However, parking was definitely competitive. read more

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Loved this place! Cider was my favorite!!! Such a cute place. It was very busy on a Tuesday. The shop had so many baked goods. It was amazing. The wine tasting was pretty awesome also. Cannot wait to come back! read more

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Iconic New England spot! The oldest running steam mill in the country so expect longggg lines in the fall. We came on a Sunday morning around 10am and the line was still pretty long but was even longer when we left around 12. Very good cider donuts but wish they were warm. Their cider is a must and getting it hot was perfect on a chilly day. They also have cider slushies, wine and hard cider. We didn't get a chance to try the hard cider but we didn't care much for the wine. Although it's fun they have free samples if you're over 21! read more

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The apple cider tastes great and the donuts are decent too. A good place to pass by and have a quick visit. read more

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BEES * Watch out for bees! Unavoidable little bastards, so much sugar here. If I was tiny and had wings, i'd be flying around Clyde's landing on people's cider donuts too. The only reason I don't do that now is because I'm not very sneaky and people kept noticing me landing on their donuts. FERGALICIOUS * The quality is consistent year to year, both the donuts and the cider are refreshing and delicious. The cider is the perfect blend of sweet and tangy. FRESH TO DEATH * If you can time your visit to when they're pressing fresh cider (call ahead if you want to be sure they're pressing that day), it turns an already worthwhile trip into a totally quintessential New England experience. It's the oldest steam-powered cider mill in the country, and they've retained all of the farmhouse charm of the 1800s when Clyde's first opened. HOURS * Their closing times were a little confusing until they seem to have updated everything a week ago... different maps services and their website had conflicting info, but now it seems the hours are 9am-6pm until November, when they close an hour earlier for the remainder of the season. But my wife and I arrived at 5:35 and the entrances to the store were all chained off, so it looks like if you really want to spend some time there, get there well before 6. WINE MOMS * They also sell all kinds of local goods, like jams, baking mixes, and sauces, among other things. If you're a wine connoisseur you'll appreciate one of their outbuildings, which includes wine-tastings and plenty of bottles to help you indulge your middle-aged Facebook-mom wine-loving cravings. read more

Came here looking for some cider donuts and hard cider, since their website advertised free tastings. The layout of the place with what goods are sold where felt confusing- the main building with the ramp up to the porch is the one that sells food and nonalcoholic cider. There are 2 areas that do the free tastings- one across the driveway next to the gift shop, and one inside the building with the mill. (entrance is around the back) There is also a stall that sells alcoholic cider slushies in the same area as the gift shop. Unfortunately we never got to try the donuts. We were only halfway through the line for donuts after 25 minutes so we abandoned the line and left. The line itself was not even that long, but it was painfully slow. This was at 2:00 on a Friday so I can't imagine what the place is like on weekends. Fortunately the boozy slushie stall had no line, so we grabbed one of those on the way out. I enjoyed my slushy but would not return. read more

Great local cider!!! Never a disappointment when visiting. Live apple press demonstrations on weekends and a variety of snacks and drinks to try and buy! Parking in the fall can be a hassle seeing as it's a hot ticket this time of year! Fresh kettle corn popcorn made daily and a variety of fresh pastries!!! Apple cider made on deck! Simply amazing! Hard cider, fresh donuts, wine tasting, apple cider! read more

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Most of the staff seem to have attitude problems. Surprised I can't get a cider flight here. Cider donuts were cold and seemed older than I would've expected. Be warned. read more

Cute place! Great fluffy cider donuts. The cider is clean tasting and is not overly sweet. Also picked up a slice of apple pie which was pretty good. They also have a stand for kettle corn which was pretty good! Lots of tables for people to sit. Only downside for us was both times we shown up the steam machine wasn't operating. Dogs are allowed on property but not in the buildings. read more

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I have quickly learned that it isn't fall in Connecticut without a visit to Clyde's! My husband and I went here last week and had a lovely time. Yes, it was crowded, and we had to park far away. However, the Clyde's staff keep everything running like a well-oiled machine, so things never felt chaotic despite the crowd. They have amazing apple cider, quirky hard beverages, and a massive variety of other goods inside the general store. There's a decent amount of seating outside. read more

We had a great time and the cider was crisp and delicious! Definitely worth a visit - the line moved fast and there were lots of places to enjoy the treats:) read more

Delicious cider slushies, cider doughnuts and all types of other wonderful food! Try to go during week to avoid mad house crowds. read more

B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill - Cider slushie and doughnut. Yum! - Cideries Near Me - Mystic, Connecticut

We really took a 2.5 hr drive up to CT to try the best cider I've ever had. I left with so many goodies to share with my family because it was just that great. As someone who loves apple cider I was shocked that I had never come here before. The staff was super nice, the patrons themselves were so nice and friendly I couldn't help chat with everyone. The free wine tasting was a plus and the lines for everything moved rather quickly. My family is already planning our next trip up there because they loved all the pastries I brought back (Apple pie, Apple dumplings, cider donuts, cider, and cookies). read more

Deliciousness!! Everything fresh and tasty!! Lots of good stuff there to add to your kitchen!!

Great little cider mill with tons of products to buy including honeys, donuts, ciders, wines, breads, and much more! The staff moves quick and the line was moving fairly quick as well. They have complimentary wine or hard cider tastings to try before you purchase a bottle which is nice. There is plenty of seating in different areas. Fantastic fall activity to try! read more

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Cider! Never been to a cider milk, this one is cool. Very limited parking so have to circle around or park on the streets or make your only parking on the grass somewhere. We got to the the apples smashing and they juicing it. The store is full of goodies and you can get cider, treats, and donuts. We got their freshly squeezed cider, it was delicious! It wasn't too sweet but sweet enough and a really good tart. We also got their cider donut, which wasn't that great. I would skip this next time. The hard cider tasting wasn't open yet (bummer!) but a good stop when near Mystic. read more

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Planned our visit here as soon as we knew we were going to be in the area. Fascinating to watch the process and the cider, wine and donuts...divine! read more

What a find! I can't believe I hadn't heard of this place until now. Doing a little research in the mystic area I came across B F Clyde's Cider Mill and decided to check it out with mom and dad. We are all so glad we did. The whole place is absolutely charming. The hard cider slushies are a must try for those 21+, and be sure to check out their cider and wine tastings. Chances are you'll be going home with a bottle. They also make sweet cider, and cider donuts, and let me tell you they're delicious. The store is cute and quaint and filled with sweet and savory jams, spreads, pickled products and more! While waiting in line I made sure to get a fresh batch of kettle corn. The mill was closed for cleaning, but I was still able to get a peek inside this historic space, and can't wait to get back for a closer look. The oldest steam powered cider mill is not to be missed if you're in the area this (or any) autumn! read more

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Great place to go for the best apple cider and bake goods a must if your in the area there's a lot to see there they even have hard cider. They have wine tasting read more

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We had read several articles about Clyde's Cider Mill so had to visit when we were in Mystic. We arrived during the week about 30 minutes after they opened and the place was already packed and parking was hard to come by. Once parked we got to see the steam mill in operation, although you can't get up close, and it was pretty crowded. We then hit what we thought was the bakery but it was more of a store, with lots of foodie goodies, jams, jellies and sauces. We bought a couple of their apple cider donuts, walked around the property. We sat outside to enjoy one of the donuts and I have to say eh, was disappointed. They didn't taste much like cider, was just a normal donut to us. We much preferred the apple cider donuts at Woodstock Orchards In Woodstock, CT. We were a bit disappointed with the donuts, and everything else was the store and wine tasting, which we didn't do at 10 am. Seemed more of a touristy activity. read more

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This is one of those places that offers a lot, as in they have something for everyone. For example, they have baked goods (pretty good), they have gifts (?), they have cider (pretty good and weird... talking about warm cider w/ caramel), they have flavored cider in bottles (very strange), they are a cider mill so you get to see some action, they have lots of tables and nature surrounding the place, they have entertainment, etc. This place has it all. I got to talk to a lot of people here. Everyone is friendly and apparently they are interested in tourists. What can I say? Oh, yes, this is a good place to wind down if you have been too busy. read more

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This historic landmark is an autumn must see, not only for Connecticutians but anyone who travels here at this time of year. Started in 1881, this is the oldest cider mill in the US still using its original machinery! As someone who loves history, getting to poke my head into the cider mill and see everything was so fun! Unfortunately, production wasn't taking place, but I was told if you visit at the beginning of the season you could see it all working. On property there is a wine tasting building where you can taste, sit, and enjoy their homemade apple based wines, a hard cider tasting and purchasing area run out of what looks to be the basement of the cider mill, and another building which is akin to a country store that sells a myriad of products including their own apple cider donuts and apple cider. There are plenty of places to sit and enjoy a drink and treat with friends and family, BUT they are outside. I say this because the day we went was freezing which sadly deterred us from staying too long. We opted for a quick visit and to enjoy our treats in the warmth of the car instead. This is also why we didn't stick around to try the wine and decided instead to just try our luck purchasing something based off of the descriptions. We did try three of the hard ciders, though, and purchased a half gallon of all three! Sooo good! In addition, I tried the regular cider both hot and cold and sampled their donuts which are highly rated. Both are delicious! The cider leans towards the apple juice side, but in this way you can taste and appreciate the apples without it being laiden with excess sugar and too many spices that mask the apple flavor. I will say, I did prefer it hot! But the donuts were the real show stopper! OMG! For anyone who appreciates Connecticut and its apple cider donuts, you MUST try these if you haven't already! These have immediately become our all time favorite cider donuts! Our favorite prior (which I won't name here) you could get hot which had played a huge part in them being a previous fav, but even cold Clyde's donuts are AMAZING! Sadly, this establishment is only open in autumn during apple season. Yet, as much as we wish it was open all year, having it open only during apple harvest makes visiting with friends and family a fun fall tradition! In the end, the novelty, history, and products alone give this place a 5 star-must visit review from me! read more

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I went with a friend to bf Clyde's yesterday. For starters- poor signage and the gps took us to a dead end rd. Once we got there, there are 4 buildings- one served hard cider samples- mostly tasteless. Then we went to where they had hard cider frozen drink- my friend liked that better. I waited in a line to sample the wines and saw they were serving the smallest samples so I said forget it. I went to buy a candy apple and a 1/2 gal of apple cider for $5.50. I didn't see any apples for sale. It was unimpressive and more of a tourist trap attraction. I would never go back. read more

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Awesome boozy slushies and apple cider donuts! Definitely a fall must, only down fall is how hot the building gets waiting in line for donuts. read more

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I stopped at Clydes with my mom on a Monday afternoon. The indoor store and counter was open for purchasing donuts, cider and other pre-made desserts. Everything was very reasonably priced. $4.50 for a half dozen cider donuts, but I was disappointed that they weren't warm/hot. I wouldn't recommend them unless they are warm and fresh. I also ordered a hot cup of apple cider with caramel for $1.50 which was tasty! No wine or hard cider tasting. There were tons of tables available to sit outdoors and we were able to peek inside the barn where the old cider mill used to be. The parking lot is limited so if you're coming on the weekend, get there early. Definitely a touristy place; not sure if I'd go running back as I've been to several other great farms in the fall. read more

B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill - Apple cider donuts were a disappointment. Not warm or fresh - Cideries Near Me - Mystic, Connecticut

Such a fun day! The store and bakery area is set up like a small maze and it's genius! It's full of snack and Knick knacks and leads to the register/bakery area. The cider donuts are outstanding! We tasted all the different ciders and then drank a hard cider slushee!!! We went home stuffed with donuts and a bit tipsy! read more

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I went on a Sunday, arriving around 11 am and lucked out getting a parking spot in the lot. Lots of cars end up parked on the street. Staff in the main shop are really helpful and friendly. They even gave me great touring advice! If the young women working on 11/17 are reading this, thank you! Everything looked wonderful. This was my first time having a cider doughnut. I liked it very much. It was room temperature and as good as it was, I bet a warm doughnut would be amazing, I recommend eating one on the spot and then bringing some home to heat up in the microwave. I also recommend the blueberry loaf. It is so good, I heated up a skillet, melted some butter and then put a slice in it. I let it warm up on both sides and it was so, so good! I bought an extra loaf for my Godmother and she reported that her grandchildren loved it too. This is a worthy stop if you are in the area. read more

I was very excited to check out this mill. I got the cold cider and a donut- the cider was great.... After we decided to check out the hard cider and the wine... they allow 4 free samples of each which I thought was pretty awesome, however I did not like ANY of the hard ciders or the wines. I was very disappointed. I'm happy they gave samples otherwise we probably would have ended up buying a growler or bottle of something we definitely wouldn't drink or enjoy. The mill itself was very cool, and the regular cider was good but I don't think I would be making the 1.5 hour trip back out to mystic for this cider mill again. read more

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We wanted to check this place out because we were looking for a fun autumn activity to do and this place mentions that it's the oldest cider mill in the U.S. It's a really cool place but very long lines. The honeys they offered were really delicious and unique. My favorites were the chai honey and the turmeric honey. My friend's favorite was the smoked jalapeño one. We tried the apple cider donuts, and unfortunately, they didn't have much of an apple cider taste to them but were fresh and fluffy. The service was great as everyone we encountered was helpful and friendly. In another line, we waited to try the free wine and cider samples. There really weren't any that were good enough for us to buy. A little too much of a strong alcohol taste to them that drowned out the flavors. We both tried the cold apple cider and apple pastry, and neither had the sweet apple flavor it should. Possibly picked the apples too soon? All in all, it was a fun experience but disappointing for what we expected. read more

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I love to come here every fall. It's a great stop on your way to Mystic Village. They are open seasonally starting on September 1st thru November/December. They are the oldest steam powered cider mill in the country and have been family owned and operated since 1881. It's an historic landmark that offers tons of delicious treats. They sell sweet cider, hard cider, and wine. They sell delicious cider donuts. The store offers lots of pastries, fresh kettle corn and local goods. This year, they even had boozy slushies. There are cider making demonstrations and they offer free tastings of their wine and hard cider. There is a parking lot available and also an overflow lot. read more

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B.F. Clyde's setup isn't the best as parking is limited and they wind you through some cramped isles to purchase donuts. Hands down the best apple pie in the area though, the crust is amazing and is worth the wait if there is a long line! Highly Recommend! read more

What's a more fun fall filled activity than going to B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill? Probably nothing! Come stop by for the best ciders, cider donuts, and many other delicious homemade snacks and treats. We stopped by and did a quick wine tasting and ended up grabbing a wine slushy. You can mix and match whatever wine flavor with the apple cider slushy. The girl doing the wine tasting was informative and super friendly! There's plenty of seating outside. And wander down to see the cider mill in action. Perfect spot for a beautiful fall day out in CT. read more

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We decided to take the trip here Columbus Day weekend... BIG mistake! It was PACKED! People were parking their cars a half mile or more away and walking!! Luckily, we we fortunate enough to spot an empty space in their lot! The luck ended there. LOL. We had to wait about 20 minutes for the hard cider tasting which was very underwhelming. We NEVER go away empty handed after tastings, but none of them appealed to us. We then got in line to get into the main building that has all goodies and cider. We waited 90 minutes to step foot into the building!!! I scooted over to the freshly made Kettle Corn booth while Jesse held my spot in line. So glad I did because it was really good!! We were dying for warm apple cider donuts only to be let down when they bagged up room temp donuts that were likely cooked earlier in the day. They were good, but a fresh, warm cider donut was what we were hoping for and figured for sure that's what they were serving after the long wait!!! The cider slushees were very good, as were the apple breads that we took home. One was an Apple Caramel bread and the other was an Apple, Cranberry, Orange Nut bread! Delicious! We also took home some Sweet Apple Cider and it was very smooth and tasted great!!! Definitely one of the best ciders!! Will stop again for more the next time we are in the area as long as there is no line!!! read more

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