You can feel it in the air. It’s that time of year in WNY where Mother Nature can’t decide what season we are in. Yep, those changes in temperature are back and can only mean one thing… fall is just around the corner. If you are ready to kiss summer goodbye and say hello to all things fall, you’ve come to the right place. One of the best things about fall is the seasonal treats that are making a return. Specifically, the infamous Apple. Cider. Donut. If you have been waiting all year for one of these babies, the wait is finally over! Read on to see all the places around the Buffalo area and WNY that offer these sugary sweet creations.
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Around Buffalo
1. Smith’s Orchard Cider Mill
4960 Mapleton Rd, Lockport, NY 14094 / Website / Facebook
What to expect:
- This place gets jam packed as it is only open Friday-Sunday so stop in during the early hours to avoid the lines for the donuts
- Apple cider slushies and apple picking is also available
- Dog friendly (come say hi to Cider the orchard pup)
2. Mayer Bros Cider Mill
3300 Transit Rd, West Seneca, NY 14224 / Website / Facebook
What to expect:
- Mayer Bros offers a wide variety of baked goods including pies, festive donuts, apple strudel, jams and cider slushies
- Visit the pumpkin patch
- FREE horse-drawn hayrides
3. The Great Pumpkin Farm
11199 Main St, Clarence, NY 14031 / Website / Facebook
What to expect:
- Great place for a warm donut and apple cider but also plenty of activities
- Come buy your pumpkins, mums, and cornstalks
- Variety of attractions, events, rides, and shows
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4. 96 Lives Vegan Bakery & Cafe
34 Central Ave, Lancaster, NY 14086 // Website / Facebook
What to expect:
- Specializes in vegan options and gluten free special-to-order for donuts as well as their other menu options
- Serves breakfast, lunch, and a variety of baked goods
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5. Duke’s Donuts
What to expect:
- They are the on-the-road kind of business so check out their Facebook to see where their next stop is
- Around Buffalo they appear at the Bills games and local farmers markets
- Of course donuts and slushies
6. Becker Farms
Quaker Rd, Gasport, NY 14067 / Website / Facebook
What to expect:
- Other than donuts, Becker Farms’ bakery has fudge, jams, cookies, pies, etc.
- Brewery and wine tours
- Apple picking
7. LynOaken Farms
10609 Ridge Rd, Medina, NY 14103 / Website / Facebook
What to expect:
- Market has a selection of baked and canned goods in addition to their apple cider donuts
- U-pick apple picking is also available
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8. Robb Farms
800 Gallup Rd, Spencerport, NY 14559 / Website / Facebook
What to expect:
- In addition to the traditional cinnamon sugar donut, they also have blueberry, sour cream, apple crisp, and pumpkin options
- Find apples, peaches, and berries as well as their specialty honey and maple syrup
9. Schutt’s Apple Mill
1063 Plank Rd, Webster, NY 14580 / Website / Facebook
What to expect:
- Apple cider donuts and apple cider
- Kettle corn
- Offers U-pick cherries and raspberries
- Gift boxes can be ordered from their online store
10. The Apple Farm
1640 NY-444, Victor, NY 14564 / Website / Facebook
What to expect:
- Apple cider and apple cider donuts
- Apple turnovers, pies, and tarts
- Pick your own apples
11. Castile Cider Mill
29 E Park Rd E, Castile, NY 14427 / Facebook
What to expect:
- Assortment of apples, donuts, cheeses, honey, syrup, baked goods and desserts
- Apple picking and apple cider slushies
Author: Andrea Diedrich
Freelance writer
