Their cider is very good. Donuts were also very good, and the apple fritter my wife said was the best she has had. We definitely plan to go back. Their pricing was fair based on today's economy. read more

Blueberry pie was $25 no way, good but NOT worth the price. Average at best definitely over priced. If you go be prepared to pay inflated prices. read more

While up in Michigan I thought it would be awesome to pick some apples. Well unfortunately I was off by a week fir apple season, but that didn't stop me from buying the best pecan apple pie I've ever had! The crust was amazing! I also bought some donuts and did you know they have a winery?? Yep! They make it out of apples! Yum. I guess it's sparkling apple cider. They have a tasting room. I ended up buying two bottles of the sweet one for friends. Oh and I bought a gallon of apple cider too! Yum!!! read more

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Great cider mill! We stopped in while on a drive and this was a beautiful little coder mill and Apple farm. The glazed apple cider donuts were incredible! I'm usually a fan of the famous cider donut with no frills but this was sooo good! Their cold coder was awesome and their hot cider was pretty good. A little viewing area into the cider mill. read more

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What a nice few hours we spent at this cider mill! It was very busy, but we got through the line in no time to enjoy our cider and donuts. The decor is super cute, and talk about the best pumpkins around. The price for the pumpkins is something to talk about as well! I mean $10 for one that I could barely pick up- awesome!! We will definitely be back to visit next year. read more

Fruitful Orchard and Cider Mill - Picking fresh apples - Fruits & Veggies Near Me - Gladwin, Michigan

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Stopped here for cider and donuts while staying in the area. The cider was delicious, the donuts were typical of what you'd expect at any cider mill in Michigan. The baked goods looked and smelled great but seemed a little pricey for what you got. A small fruit pie was $25. No thanks. read more

My wife and I visited this establishment last week. Great donuts and cider. Backed goods were very good as well. Huge selection of fresh baked goods. The hard cider was neat to taste as well. Jalapeños hard cider, who would have thought? read more

I just love this place. If you haven't been here you need to stop. It is a great family run Orchard and Cider Mill. They now have hard cider tasting in the back. The interesting part about this Cider Mill is, that although it is modern, but they have a relationship with the Amish in the area and the Amish work in the orchard as well as in the kitchen making the most awesome pies you will ever have. Come try the donuts and leave with a great pie. read more

Fruitful Orchard and Cider Mill - two men working - Fruits & Veggies Near Me - Gladwin, Michigan

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'Ello chaps! Ahh, nothing is better than fresh Fall air and a trip to the cider mill. Fruitful Orchard and Cider Mill is located on M-61 in Gladwin, Michigan. The highlight of the trip is no doubt the pick your own apples. You can buy a bag and roam around the orchard, picking a variety of 35 different kind of apples that suits ya. Eat them there, or save them to make an apple pie, up to you. Can't bake? That's ok, they sell pies and all sorts of goodies inside. The café rolls out fresh baked goods plus those famous donuts. Can't visit an orchard without having some donuts and apple cider. Unlike other major orchards in Michigan, "activities" are primarily the orchard and bakery. There are not expansive playgrounds, although I did see signs for hay rides which seem to operate on limited basis, perhaps on weekends. read more

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Tasty donuts, crisp apple cider, cider slushees, varieties of apples, and pies! Yum! Adorably decked out for fall i side and out. Lots of tables for enjoying your tasty goodness. There are even food trucks for more substantial sausages, bbq, hot dogs, etc. parking was a little hectic. The lit was full, so many if us were forced to park along the side of the road. Worth stopping for a bite and take home yummies! read more

A nice family run business on the outskirts of Downtown Gladwin. We highly recommend the white or wheat bread. It's made there and absolutely delicious! The donuts are fantastic and they offer a special of the day. We love the blueberry cinnamon sugared and, of course, the apple cider cinnamon sugared. They have apples, lots of baked goods, and apple cider for sale. They also have a nice display of decor/gifts to purchase. The staff is friendly and the smell of the baked goods is worth the walk in any time of day. Closed on Sunday but we like that they take a day for their family and time torefuel. read more

Nice apple venue fall time fun. All the employees are very helpful and kind clean and also a nice gift shop

Best double crust homemade apple pie. The crust should be patented. You can at certain times (call) watch the cider being made on site. Small operation, wonderful cider and great gift shop. Can eat in. Much better baked goods then bigger mills such as St. Johns. But hooked on the pies. We order ahead for company and Thanksgiving pies.. read more

We Stopped in during last fall for some fresh Apple cider. Because of Covid the store didn't have any other customers at the time, but a staff member was there and she was helpful. Easy in and easy out. Would stop again. read more

This place is awesome! I have come every year for the last 8 years. Great people, great atmosphere, great donuts and apples. Planning to visit again soon, this is a fall must do. read more

The Fruitful Orchard, located just west of Gladwin on M-61, is a popular seasonal business offering fresh apples, cider, donuts and pies and a small gift shop. There is a small dining area incorporated into the gift shop so that you can enjoy these autumn treats on premises. We love their donuts -- nothing fancy, but delicious, in a variety of flavors ranging from buttermilk to blueberry to apple cider; fresh from the kitchen they're melt-in-your mouth. Their cider is also very good, made from a seasonally changing mix of apples. Despite the plethora of fruit orchards elsewhere in Michigan, this orchard is really the only one in the Clare-Gladwin County area...but it's worth adding to regional fall apple tours; it's a cute, friendly little place. It's also in the heart of the local Amish community -- it employs many Amish people in the kitchen and cider mill -- and is close to a variety of home-based Amish farmstands and other businesses as well as picturesque Amish farrms. And the whole area is great leaf-peeping territory come fall. And unlike some of the larger mid-Michigan cider mills, while it can get very busy during peak season there isn't the sort of circus atmosphere of screaming children and befuddled adults that sometimes keeps non-young-parents away from such establishments; you definitely feel like you're on a working farm, and the focus is on the apples. So if you're in the Gladwin area between September and November, take a meander into the surrounding countryside (nearby Grout and Bard Roads and their surrounds, and the southern half of neighboring Clare County, are your best bet to encounter Amish culture and commerce), before or after a cider-and-donut break at the orchard...it's a great excuse for a relaxing weekend road trip. read more

The doughnuts are fantastic! Probably some of the best I've had. They also have a huge variety of pies and baked goods and of course apple cider - hot, cold and slushies. read more

My husband and I couldn't wait to go to this place. The hard part was finding a day when they were open. Sunday is not one of them, so don't go for a ride expecting to stop there! I would imagine they must lose a lot of business not being open on such a busy weekend day. When we ordered, the lady at the cash register, which may have been an owner was downright rude. Because of this, we will never come back. We ordered a dozen donuts - 6 that my husband wanted and 6 that I ordered. When we asked for them to be in separate bags (so that we would be able to tell them apart since they all looked the same), she made a terrible comment about us being picky which ended up ruining our whole time and it was our anniversary. First, they did not have a plain donut which my husband ordered - they were out and then the bag apparently just set her off. She was not friendly and acted like the extra bag would cost her too much to comply with our service. The goods they sold seemed pricey for what it was. There are too many good places to go where people are truly friendly and enjoy what they do to return to this mess of a place. The pumpkins outside were very expensive too. $10 for not even what would be considered a large pumpkin. read more