The staff was friendly, attentive and very knowledgeable. I went in there to taste test and compare…read morewith other local cider makers, and I can honestly say the cider was divine! After driving by this cider maker for so many years and not stopping in, I'm sorry I waited so long!

Best spice and plain donuts Spice is baked throughout donut Very friendly staff and inside is very…read morehomey and cozy Best cider donut I have tasted

Excellent service. Friendly and great products. Beautiful river to sit by and eat your donuts…read morewith your cider.

Parshallville Grist Mill & Cider Mill is one of my favorite places to visit in the fall. The donuts…read moreand cider are delicious. The cider is naturally sweet but not overwhelmingly so. Like everything else in 2022, prices have increased but are on par with other cider mills I've visited this year. A dozen donuts are $10 and a gallon of cider is $10. The people who run the cider mill are friendly. I believe the owner came outside to say hello to us as we were leaving. The building is historic and there is a nice area around the side of the building to sit and eat and take photos.

Wow I just saw that I never finished this review so I'm going to just post the pictures I had…read moretaken! Sorry folks!! These are from Oct 2022 to go with the review it looks like! Oops.....

Food, Ambiance, Restroom maintenance, etc. To be fair,…read morethis was at about 2 pm on the 4th of July. Our waitress was fine but the pizza was the worst I've ever had. Perhaps the kitchen crew resented having to work on the holiday. The men's restroom was not clean and the stall was very cramped. We will probably bypass Blake's Backyard in the future.

I am SO excited this is local to me. I cannot wait to go…read moreback again & again. Apple Cider Slushy with vanilla custard?? Yes, please. Also, I could eat a million of those doughnuts . Kinda crispy shell with super soft insides. Just melts in your mouth. Not overly sweet at All. Cute play stuff for kids and has a little walking path/ with fairy garden. LOVE this place. People there were friendly.

Fantastic find in our local area. They have the most remarkable donuts as well as apple cider at…read morethis place. You can also get pumpkins and corn stalks here. They have a few things set up for kids in the back. You can eat there at picnic tables outside. They have jelly/jams/jarred items for sale also. Fresh squash and apples available as well. They are very friendly and the service was great. Check them out for yourself!!

Stopped in yesterday after walking the trail with our daughter. The workers were friendly & the…read moreinside was clean despite it raining & people walking in from the trail. We picked up a half dozen cinnamon sugar donuts & a half gallon of cider! They have the best donuts & the cider is delicious! Then we sat by the river & were joined by some ducks, which our daughter loved!

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 !

Wonderful fruit, cider,donuts Nice place to go in the Fall…read moreGreat wine Close to everywhere in Livingston County Easy to get to People running it are nice Hay rides for kids

Omg. I absolutely adored this place!!!!! We were spending the day grabbing some Tagabrews that I…read morestill needed in the area and when I heard this place had goats and donkeys I was super excited. This is a farm, cider mill, winery and brewery. Our first stop was the tasting room. You go up to the counter to order and then take your order and find a table. It was a gorgeous day so we chose to sit outside and watch the goats. So adorable! After we enjoyed our beers we headed over to the animals. I love donkeys so I was thrilled to go pet them. They have an cute ship with a variety of items for sale. I loved it here and would definitely come back!

Service was beyond amazing. They welcomed you and explained the whole entire process. It was…read moreevident that we were as we walked in with regulars. But they walked us through their cider with great description. The tasting flight was the way to go. Thank goodness I was with my brother and sister because all three of us got flights and we were able to taste most of their options. Aside from the amazing people, I loved how you are in a little haven. What you get inside is not what you think you'd get inside. I loved how cozy it was in both the bar and patio. This would be a great place to hang out and you're able to bring food from outside.

What a great destination. Didn't think I liked cider as others had mentioned, but this place was…read moreamazing. Very cool ambience, inside and out. Brandon and Jennifer were amazing hosts. Will be coming back here again for sure!

The atmosphere makes you feel like you're in farm country. They have the best apple cider I've ever…read moretasted and I've been drinking it all my life. No other brand that I have tasted comes close. The donuts are the best as well. You need to eat them fresh they start getting stiff by the next day. I only buy what I plan on eating that day. There pies are made by an outside vendor. I don't love them. The area in front has a great selection of specialty foods. I personally love the salami sticks. They come mild and my favorite spicy. They are addictive!! They are refrigerated and aren't like any stick anywhere. I can only find them at the Franklin Cider Mill. Can't wait for them to open. The service is always fast and friendly. They even get through long lines in good time.

I'd argue the best donuts in Michigan when they're hot! I wish they did different donuts including…read moresugar on the outside. Always a ton of bees which is to be expected so don't be surprised. People love to take their dogs and it's a great family atmosphere

This seems to be a beloved orchard for people in the area. There were quite a few families enjoying…read moreall it has to offer. There was a long line to get donuts and a lot of families outside playing games, eating and drinking goodies, going on the swings, and petting the animals. I liked that they had a fun corn maze. I am really bad at those and at directions, so I am always hesitant to go in, but my youngest child was really good at finding our way out without me panicking too many times. My other child liked the animals, especially Harry Styles the bull/ steer, he was cute. There is a lot of land for people to enjoy and run around. The store was cute with a lot of Fall goodies. We did not buy donuts, they looked very small, but plenty of people seemed to enjoy them. For us, this was probably our only visit since we have a long list of favorites that we go to annually. But we wanted to check this place out since we had never visited before.

Great cider and donuts. Loved the easiness of where everything was located. Adorable goats and cows…read moreto admire without having an extra fee.