My favorite place for fall activities with friends or family. I visit this orchard at least twice a…read moreyear. Took my parents here recently on a Tuesday afternoon for apply picking and we had such a a great time. You buy your tickets at the front. The staff are always friendly, they kindly explain all the prices and any other questions that we have. We were told where to wait for the ride/tractor to the apple field. Didn't take long at all! The driver that day was the sweetest lady! She was informative and told us which apple was her favorite and what to look out for. Going to any orchard can be pricey but Westview is worth it! They keep this place tidy and fun for all visitors.. already made plans with a few other friends so I'll will be back in a few days (they also have best cornmaze btw). Highly recommend Westview!

Came here on a fieldtrip with the little ones. They seemed to like it but it was a long day in the…read moresun. The playground was cute for them, I liked the basketball hoop and the underground tubes they could crawl through. They had a chance to feed the animals, but I did not get much time over there this time. They loved the very large slide. There is a hay bale for the kids to jump around, but the images online look like it might be several tiers, but on this day it was only two and the kids told me there were a lot of hole. The tractor ride was fun. Since it is summer, I did not see anything to pick yet, but it looked like they will have a bunch for fruits and vegetables in the fall. There is a large area for the kids to have lunch, some of it was covered. I did not have a chance to check out the store, wine section, or anything outside the kid area. I did not try any cider, but we had cinnamon sugar donuts. I only had one bite and gave the rest to my child, but it was very delicious and fairly large. It tasted nice and fresh. I wonder if the donuts are this large in the fall. There was an outdoor concession stand. They sold drinks and treats, the turnovers looked delicious. My child got a cider/ blue raspberry slush, it was a very hot day so it was good they sold them. I liked that they had real bathrooms with running water. But I wish they had a better water filling station for the kids. They were getting very hot and the only places to fill their water was the bathroom sink or next to the animals and they were not excited about either of those options. Plus, the kids were very little, so they did not have money from home to buy cold waters. The people working here seemed nice and seemed to have experience with fieldtrips with little kids. I am not sure if I will come back and bring the rest of my family, but if I do, it would be on a weekend in the Fall to check out the rest of their offerings.

Review # 550 ( According To My Journal)…read more Tuesday, June 30, 2026 I can't believe that I have Never written a 5 Star Review for My One & Only Favorite Fun Cider Mill - YATES ! This Sweet Business is Located at 1950 E. Avon Rd. near 23 Mile Rd and Dequindre. It is My monthly stop after visiting My Parents at the cemetery on Hamlin Nearby Yates Cider off Dequindre. Yates is celebrating 163 Years of Fresh Made Cider from Apples grown on the property and nearby to be Mashed in their pressing Machine located inside this sweet business. Naturally they close for the winter but open the first week of May till after Halloween. Stop in to see the farm animals for kids, play area and plenty of picnic tables to sit and enjoy a glass of cider and their famous plain or cinnamon sugar donut. ( Photos attached) The past 3 times when I have stopped to shop the donuts have been freshly baked and warm to enjoy before I drive home with a Gallon of cider and 4 other donuts cuz I always eat 2 there with a couple swigs of cider. There's walking trails near the water so pack your hiking or walking tennis shoes for us ladies in flip flops or sandals. Pets are welcome on leash. Inside the business is their clean and stocked store with Homemade Donuts of Cinnamon, Plain & Powdered, Apple Fritters on Friday, Jams, Jellies, Pocket Pies, Cookies and also Sparkling Cider in the Fall. There's an Outdoor Ice Cream Shoppe with Fudge, Caramel Apples, Ice Cream including their famous Donut Sundaes ! They sell hot dogs, roasted corn, and apples when in season. The Staff is always polite with Welcome Smiles when I visit Yates. Some Gluten- Free donuts options are also available I was told. I saw on my last visit two weeks ago, slushy cider machines so Sip and Cool off and maybe encounter a brain freeze ? lol I have a Yates "Core Punch Card" that the staff will punch every time I purchase a gallon of cider, then when the punch card is full... A FREE GALLON of Cider will Put a Smile on My Face and Enjoy! * Traffic alert of Roundabout completion to assist the lines of vehicles from May throughout Summer months and Fun Times in the Fall: Dequindre Rd. now has installed 2 Roundabouts to help with the flow of traffic so be aware, careful and courtesy when entering and leaving Yates Cider Mill and Yield! Thank You to this wonderful classic and old time family business for the many years of satisfying My Cravings and Sweet Tooth back in 2015. Hours: Monday - Thursday 9 AM - 9 PM Friday 8 AM - 10 PM Saturday 9 AM - 10 PM Sunday 12 PM - 9 PM Holiday Hours May Differ so Call (248) 651-8300 There's also their newest location in Canterbury Village. Yates is a Fun Time for families to make memories yearly from Spring, Summer and Fall Months as a Happy Sweet Comfort Yummy Place. Enjoy My Many Photos that I have attached throughout the years. Oh My Deeeelicious its Cider & Donuts at its Finest ! *I enjoy Cider to start off Spring, then Spice up Summer with Captain Morgan's Apple Rum, then to warm up in the Season of Fall with Yates Cider & a shot of Hot Fireball! Oh My! Sincerely, Karen N. SpecialK - Macomb, MI. I Enjoyed All Your Reviews too from Yelpers: Laurie H, Karen N., Max N., Laura B., and Steven E. + High Fives !

We are so glad Yates is open for the season!! This is one of our favorite dessert spots. We've…read moretried most of their items, from donuts and donut sundaes to their Dutch apple pies. Everything is wonderful and 10/10! Right off of the Clinton river, there is a walking trail which makes for a perfect date/family outing. Everyone there is super friendly and helpful!

Fresh donuts. Not warm but nicely sugared and a touch of cinnamon too…read more They use the mulling spice tea bag for their hot cider. The donuts are quite yummy here. I amongst considered going back in to get a dozen. The cider is quite flavorful with the mulling spices here. They have an assortment of apples here and bosc pears too. Honey, maple syrup and lots of jams too. I already want more donuts. Bring cash here, they don't have an ATM Machine and they charge you a 3% convenience with your purchase when you use a credit card here.

We loved this cider mill. The best donuts we have had this fall. Great place to relax for cider…read moreand donuts. Also great hot cider and cider slushy. There is also a store with apples, honey, and cute fall items. Also pick your own apples. . I really liked how this place did not have all the touristy stuff, but rather the basics that tasted great! We went back to my more donuts before we left!

Great time this morning picking apples at Hy's! I really appreciated that their website has a list…read moreof what weekends you can pick which apples, and that the orchard is open for picking through November to boot!! Today we were able to pick Macintosh, Galas, Cortlands, Empires and everything looks and smells glorious. The orchards seemed well maintained and the signs show you to which rows you're allowed to pick in; staff were very friendly and helpful. Definitely stop in the shop for apple cider and donuts, and if you're there around lunch check out the BBQ food truck! I tried the smoked macaroni and cheese, green beans, and baked beans--fun to eat a tasty lunch in the sun, and not too far from the orchards. My friend said the pulled pork was delicious!

Definitely worth the drive out to Romeo to visit Hy's Cider Mill. We had a beautiful fall day and…read moreloved seeing all the colorful trees. The cider and donuts were cheaper than the larger competitors in the area and more delicious in our opinion It was also less crowded. You can also do u-pick for apples. They had a BBQ food truck. We got some smoked mac and cheese. It was delicious (although a little expensive at $13 for a small container). Overall we enjoyed our trip to Hy's and we will be back next year.

The best apple cider ever! The cider is not pasteurized and that's the big difference. Verellen…read morepicks the apples off the tree and bottles by knowing the variety. I think other orchards gather the apples off the ground and rely on pasteurization to kill off any impurities. Their peach and apple turnovers are the best. Not cheap but the best quality.

This place had the best blueberry pie I've ever had in my life and I get blueberry pie every time…read moreit's on the menu. I will come here again if I'm ever in the area.

This cider mill has really stepped up its game!! Authentic cider mill cinnamon cider mill donuts!…read morePlenty of already picked apples too. Nice job!!

Good cider and apples, fresh donuts and nice apple orchard!…read moreI go every year! They also have homemade jam and jelly. Lots of playground space for the kiddos!!!

Had the absolute best time at Blake's with my family! There's so much for kids to do--giant…read moretrampolines, bounce houses, multiple playgrounds, a petting zoo, and more. The food options were great, and the strawberry donuts are absolutely worth the trip. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is that the sign for the strawberry-picking wagon ride said the last ride was at 6:30 p.m., but it actually stopped running at 6:00 p.m. Unfortunately, my family missed out on what we were most excited about. Other than that, we had a wonderful experience and would definitely come back.

I've been there plenty of times for a number of reasons. In general I've had nothing but great…read moreexperiences. The food is always flavorful and the drinks are just as good. Service is generally friendly and fast. The restaurant and shops are clean and well kept.

This visit to the Franklin Cider Mill was very nostalgic for me. I don't live in the Detroit area…read moreanymore and I used to go to the cider mill every year when I was young. When you walk up to the mill you immediately smell the fresh donuts. When you enter the area where the press is located the apples the smell is amazing. There is nothing like fresh cider. The staff seemed friendly and helpful. Of course I went home with both cider and donuts. The mill is easy to find and has plenty of parking, although I would guess it gets very busy. We were there early.

Trusty ole cider mill. We've come here off and on for years. Any Fall that we're in metro Detroit,…read morewe're coming to Franklin. 1/2 a dozen donuts and a gallon of unpasteurized cider. You would be right to suggest that un pasteurized is taking a risk. We're so confident in the cleaning of the apples, the equipment and all the high standards they use here, we'll take the risk in order to enjoy the best cider available. The ambience is perfect. Just like old time mills and manufacturers. Like something out of the past. The smells are incredible. Today we are also walking out with salsa, apples, butter and maple syrup. A quick shout out to Maximilian, who's worth a million! Thanks for your patience and expertise. We reached a better decision faster, and you cut down the wait time for all the good folks behind us. Win-win-win, sir! 09/25

This market has a great selection of produce, meats, deli, bakery and staple items. It's surprising…read morehow much they actually carry and the prices are very fair. They recently changed the layout a bit. Added outdoor seating area and seem to be expanding the prepared food selection. Single serve brownies and mini cream pies are now packaged and ready to go, which will make them much harder to resist. So good!!!

Great small family place. Maintained and wonderful customer service Always fresh produceread more

I have been going here since I was single digits. Wonderful vibe, nice people, and ducks!!!…read more The perfect cider mill vibe for the fall, but you will get lost trying to get there

A visit to Parmenter's is my favorite fall tradition in Michigan. On this visit we got a dozen…read moredonuts and a half gallon of cider. It was a sunny day so we were able to sit outside and enjoy the gorgeous weather and the ample seating area (and make friends with few bees, too--unavoidable at a cider mill). There was a little bit of a like when we arrived but it moved quickly and we were enjoying our treats in no time at all. I can also recommend the slushie!