Franklin Cider Mill - Bloomfield Hills

TLDR : Always clean, ample parking and great customer service! A Bloomfield Hills Staple! The donuts are always fresh and if you're like me, you'll dip them in your warm cider for the perfect bite of all flavors! The indoors outdoors are something to be marveled at. The line wraps around this cute area that shows how the cider is made while you're waiting. I love to follow a single apple through it's whole journey to see the final product yes I know it's nerdy. Overall, Franklin Cider Mill brings back old timey memories of traditional family hang outs that are lasting memories. I can't wait to come back with my kids and have them experience a piece of my childhood. Luna (our goldendoodle) also approves of these donuts!

It's cider mill season in michigan!! Franklin seemed like a great close place to try. I like how dog friendly the place is. There were tons of leashed dogs out. The tents had a plethora of items to buy outside of cider. Most being pretty good. The cons.... The donuts are horrible. Chewy, only offered in plain and just not good even warm. The other mills have them beat hands down there. The cider seemed a little watery compared to other mills we visited this season. There are not any activities for kids outside of feeding ducks. if you just want a nice afternoon out with your dog, this is your place.

So glad this core memory from my childhood still stands! Still smalls the same, same crisp air ambiance and beautiful bridges over the ducks swimming in the creek. From the big red wheel to the taste of the donuts and cider. Made my heart happy to share this place with my son and my sister.

I love being in the Northern Part of the US, where there are so many great cider mills and orchards! Since I tend to go to Michigan Detroit often, a friend of mine told me that I have to check this place out. And I'm glad he did! Now, I will say the parking is tricky. I got there about 10am on a weekday, but I can imagine on Saturdays, that it's hard to snag a spot. Now, unlike a lot of orchards, they only have cider and some baked goods, and that's fine with me! The cider was amazing! And I love the donuts, because they weren't caked in cinnamon sugar or icing like a lot of cider donuts tend to be. This was definitely a great stop. I think it's only open from Labor Day through the Fall though, so keep that in mind. But I highly recommend it if you're in the Detroit area!

My favorite cider mill! I've come here my entire life. I remember coming here in elementary school on a field trip to watch the cider making process. The donuts are perfection and the cider is delicious. These are my favorite donuts. I enjoy walking around and looking at all of the delicious goodies for sale: jams, honey, meats, cheeses, apples and more. The apples are phenomenal. I can't buy apples in the grocery store because they can't compare. My favorite is the honey crisp. So crispy and sweet! I went today and it was a lovely day and very busy. It gets crowded on the weekends but the lines move quickly and everything is well organized. There is a parking lot too, which helps.