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    The Hard-Pressed Cider

    4.9 (53 reviews)
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    Pat B.

    We really don't need a bunch of words. What we need to share here is that Hard Pressed Cider makes the best apple cider donuts on planet earth!!! Not kidding! From that first warm bite with just the right amount of cinnamon sugar and crispness to the tender inside mmmmmmmm! Like that old Lay's potato chip saying....its hard to eat just one!

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    Kat Y.

    Hard-Pressed Cider hands down has the best cider donuts in New England. Pros: Amazing donuts 3 styles of cider - traditional, hot, or frozen You can purchase cider to go and the apples they are made from There is always a line, but it moves quickly The customer service is excellent Cons: Parking can be tricky, but not a deal breaker, just be patient. The recognition is very well deserved.

    Kem P.

    Fall is my favorite season, and I love enjoying it with a visit to the Hard Pressed Cider Company in Jamestown, RI, for some hot apple cider donuts. I couldn't resist buying a dozen apple cider donuts, fresh and sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon--absolutely delicious when they're piping hot! They paired perfectly with a refreshing apple cider drink. Customer service was great! And the feeling of fall literally was perfect! The weather was nice and cool in the morning!

    Rachel O.

    A fun little side quest when in Jamestown. I couldn't eat the donuts (I'm a gluten-free dweeb) but I smelled them HARD & they smelled stellar. My partner said they might be the best donuts he's ever had in his life. So there's that. I did taste the hot apple cider, however, & it truly hit the spot. I had high expectations & they were still exceeded. Windmist Farm is a Jamestown treasure. It's so lovely & well-maintained. Be sure to stop in to the Windmist Farm General Store for more goodies.

    Louis G.

    The very best, period, hot apple cider donuts , Period. It was raining and there was a decent wait outside his food truck but the wait was worth it Awesome hands down the very best hot apple cider donuts ! Make the trip and you'll thank me later!

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    Ryan B.

    My friend and I had such a great time exploring the Hard-Pressed Cider Farm. It can be a little hard to find, but I would recommend putting the address into Google or Apple Maps and following it from there. We parked on the side of the road without any direction on a good location to park. It's a short walk to the trailer that features cupped cider, slushie cider, or even cider by the half gallon. We also got a half a dozen donuts. The donuts were delicious! Very soft and moist and covered in a delicious combination of cinnamon and sugar. The staff was nice and our order was promptly delivered. The farm has a great view and it was nice to be out in nature enjoying the farm! I highly recommend the experience to anyone in the area!

    Jesse L. R.

    Is there a better cider in Rhode Island than Hard Pressed? Probably not! There is definitely not a better cider donut around either! You get the goods right from the farm, cider is fresh and the donuts are warm. You can get you cider hot, cold, or as a slushy. They also have a farm store where you can buy fresh meat and other goodies as well. I could not even imagine a season without making a trip to Hard Pressed. Definitely well worth it!

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    Natalie L.

    A must do to ring in the fall!! Located at historic Windmill Hill, the food truck is in a perfect spot on the local farm! They have hot cider, slushies, and don't forget the tasty tasty donuts!! The team was amazing and provided fast and professional service!

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    Lisa W.

    Fresh apple donuts and fresh apple squeezed juice?! Yes please!!! You can watch them freshly pressed the apples for some juice. You can get hot or cold cider. Get the hot one on a fall day... so good. I like it because it wasn't overly sweet like the store bought ones. It's has a good tart to it. The apple cider donuts coated in sugar were delicious too! Especially with the hot cider. They have tables and chairs you can sit and eat. Farm animals everywhere. Have fun animal watching. Enjoy some cider!

    Sarah A.

    BEST spot for Apple cider doughnuts and cider!! Get a cider slushie, hot or chilled cider for sipping and get a few half gallons to go! I buy a couple dozen of the doughnuts, altho best eaten right away while warm, they are still amazing if you microwave them for 10 seconds!! They have a slightly crunchy exterior coated in cinnamon sugar, with a soft interior that just melts in your mouth. The place is located on a side street off a main road, parking on the side of the street, and signs (and aroma) will lead you to the doughnuts! Check out the idyllic landscape while you're there!

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    Fabulous freshly made cider donuts, served warm from the onsite food truck. We also had a perfectly made hot mulled cider and a refreshing cider slushie. The truck is situated on a farm that welcomes a walk-about. Labor Day - Thanksgiving: Friday 9/1/2023 through Sunday 11/19/2023 Location: Windmist Farm ​71 Weeden Lane Jamestown, RI 02835 Hours: Friday 10am-4pm Saturday 10am-4pm Sunday 10am-4pm ​(Also open Holiday Mondays 10-4) Thanksgiving - Christmas: Friday 11/21/2023 through Sunday 12/17/2023 Location: ​The Farmer's Daughter Christmas Tree Farm 1650 Broad Rock Road South Kingstown, RI 02879 Located on Broad Rock Rd just off of Route 138 between Rt 1 and URI Hours: Friday 10am-4pm Saturday 10am-4pm Sunday 10am-4pm Check the website for up

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    Amanda M.

    The donuts are warm and amazing. The hot mulled cider tastes like a perfect fall day. Stop by!

    Robert H.

    My family ventured to Windmist Farm in Jamestown for the second annual pilgrimage to what we deem the best dam cider donuts in the State of Rhode Island. The farm is splendid overall with pastoral views and a relaxed vibe. On-site you can visit the Windmist Farm store or buy art from vendors, but the highlight is a trailer offering excellent cider and donuts. Served fresh and warm these donuts are a delicacy - but the setting transforms them into an experience. Well worth the trek to Jamestown, give them a try!

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    Thank you so much, Pat! Glad you enjoyed it!

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    Thanks for your review, Rachel!!

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    Thank you so much, Rick! We really appreciate the feedback!

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    Thank you, Diana!

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    Thank you for the review, Ryan!

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    2 years ago

    Delicious crispy apple cider donuts!! Definitely need to add this to your RI experience! I have never had such a yummy donut!!!

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    Thank you so much, Amanda! Glad you loved them!

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    In my opinion, the best cider donuts in RI! I always look forward to the Fall when they open for the season! Huzzah!

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    Food was AMAZING!!! Great service, the setting was gorgeous, and staff were lovely. Definitely recommend!!!

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    Best little stumble upon in Jamestown , hot cider was delicious and paired perfectly with the best apple cider donut I've ever had

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    Ask the Community - The Hard-Pressed Cider

    I am a diabetic and should not be eating your sugar-coated delights. Do you, offer an alternative sweetener for diabetics? A choice of "Splenda" and cinnamon on your doughnuts would be good and perhaps pies made with "Splenda" instead of cane sugar.

    Hi Jim, at the moment we do not offer any sugar substitute options. We are working in a tight space and don’t have enough room for storage or production of alternatives for dietary restrictions. Some of our customers get the doughnut plain, but the… Read more

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    What we need to share here is that Hard Pressed Cider makes the best apple cider donuts on planet earth!!!

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    Tapped Apple Cidery & Winery - Handcrafted wines and ciders from locally sourced apples.

    Tapped Apple Cidery & Winery

    4.7(106 reviews)
    25.5 mi
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    We visited Tapped Apple Cider & Winery while spending the weekend in CT. It is just a short ride…read moreinto RI. Lori greeted us and recommended flights as we were first-time visitors. Between 4 of us we were able to sample just about everything on the menu. We also ordered snacks from the large assortment available. We were surprised to find that we had 6 choices from ciders, wines, cocktails, and balsamic vinegars. We were skeptical of those, but Lori assured us that the vinegar combos were favorites. We ended up buying a few ciders and wines. We will be sure to visit again when we are in the area.

    Tapped Apple has a lot of charm on paper -- cozy downtown Westerly vibes, friendly staff, and a…read morereputation for being a fun, low‑key spot to sip your way through a flight. And honestly, you can feel the good energy when you walk in. Other reviewers rave about the atmosphere and service, and I get it. The team is warm, the space is inviting, and the whole experience feels very "local gem." But here's where the 3‑star reality sets in: the flavors all start blending together. For a cidery/meadery with such a big menu, I expected more range. Instead, most pours land in the same sweet‑leaning zone, making it tough to distinguish one from the next. After a few sips, everything felt like variations on the same theme. Not bad -- just not memorable. If you're new to cider or prefer sweeter profiles, you'll probably love it. But if you're hoping for bold contrasts, dry options, or something that really stands out, the lineup might feel a little one‑note. Still, the staff is great, the vibe is relaxed, and it's a fun stop if you're already exploring Westerly. With a bit more variety in the flavor profiles, this could easily jump to a 4‑star spot. Cheers

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    Yankee Cider

    4.8(30 reviews)
    55.0 mi

    Located on a dark road. Parking is across the street. We couldn't choose which cider to pick so we…read moredid all 12 for $36! Tip the bartenders via venmo. ALL the ciders were delicious from dry ti sweet.

    I've tried their samples many times at the Coventry Farmer's market and after collecting a few…read moretasting flight coupons my friend and I finally made the trip to try it out! THE DRINKS -we each got a flight after choosing 6 ciders/wines from their extensive options -I really loved that they let us mix and match ciders and wine -the flavors are really unique! While there are some straight forward ones like tart Cherry (one of my favs), I was able to try ones like blueberry rhubarb ginger and vanilla peach THE FOOD -there's little snacks like chips available for purchase, also maybe soft pretzels and something else quick that they prepare (I can't quite remember) but we brought our own food with us which is always nice THE ATMOSPHERE -the tap room is beautiful , all wood and very rustic feeling -the indoor space is a bit small though it wasn't very busy when we went, I'm not sure what it gets like in the cooler months -the outdoor space was very nice too! Lots of picnic tables and some Adirondack chairs. There's also a little bench that is great for photo opps with beautiful trees in the background. I think there are also 2 cornhole sets hanging up that guests can use THE SERVICE -everyone I've ever interacted with has been so kind and patient -when we were there one of the workers was detained with something else so only one person was serving. He was HUSTLING and so polite while getting all the flights filled for multiple people (even running them outside to folks!) Overall, I definitely recommend Yankee Cider Co.! They have delicious ciders and wine at reasonable prices. They are great to grab some bottles for yourself or take somewhere as a gift. I will be bringing a bottle (or a few!) of their spiced wine home for the holidays.

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    Spoke + Spy Ciderworks - Pulling into their parking lot, it's in a shared building with forest city brewing, stubborn beauty etc

    Spoke + Spy Ciderworks

    4.4(28 reviews)
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    Spoke + Spy Ciderworks is a craft cidery that opened in Middletown, Connecticut in March 2018. It…read morewas founded by husband and wife Ronald and Kimberly Sansone. Ronald lived in London, England for a time and worked as a graphic designer. While in London, he saw how popular hard ciders were and it sparked his interest in the beverage. After returning to the states, he began making his own cider at home and enrolled in programs at Cornell and Oregan State Universities. He won numerous accolades over the years from his homemade ciders. Eventually, the Sansones decided to open their own cidery that featured hard ciders made from locally sourced apples. The cidery officially opened to the public in 2016 inside Middletown's old Remington Rand building. The historic building complex opened in 1896 as the Keating Bicycle Factory. Throughout the decades, motorcycles, automobiles, typewriters and even military missile parts were manufactured there. The building closed its doors in the early 1970s and fell into disrepair. The city later took it over and by 2009 it had been refurbished with several new tenants renting space inside. Sansone named the cidery 'Spoke & Spy' as a reference to the building's history as a bicycle factory as well as the Northern Spy Apple (one of Sansone's favorite varieties). I first visited Spoke + Spy in August 2019. I was training for the upcoming Closer To Free ride, so I decided to cycle from my home in North Haven all the way to Middletown (21 miles). By the time I made it to the cidery, I was very thirsty. The taproom is decorated with all sorts of bicycle memorabilia. I decided to order a sampler flight that consisted of six ciders ranging in flavors from pear to grape. I liked them all, but my favorite was a tart, semi-dry strawberry-rhubarb cider called "Love Shouldn't Hurt". I ended up purchasing a growler of it to bring back home. If you plan on visiting the cidery in Middletown, I must recommend making it a craft beer afternoon because the Remington Rand building is also home to Stubborn Beauty Brewing and Forest City Brewing.

    Cool place. I guess new thing in CT is touring breweries…read more We did 3 brewery tour while we were visiting CT. This place is located right next to Forest City Brewery. I never tasted cider as beer, but liked them a lot. We tried a flight with 8 different ciders. Some tasted like apple juice with bubbles, but pretty good. It was 20F below out side, in side of this old factory converted brewery was not much warmer, but extremely good ambience. Definitely we will visit here again whenever we are in CT.

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    In a shared building w/ forest city, stubborn beauty etc, spoke & spy's entrance is through the forest city outside door & to the right

    Spoke + Spy Ciderworks - In a shared building w/ forest city, stubborn beauty etc, spoke & spy's entrance is through the forest city outside door & to the right

    In a shared building w/ forest city, stubborn beauty etc, spoke & spy's entrance is through the forest city outside door & to the right

    Spoke + Spy Ciderworks - The flight - 4, but you can try all 5 for 10$

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