Donut and Cider Faves

DONUT + CIDER Faves

In West Michigan, autumn signals the quintessential combination of donuts and cider. We quizzed your favorite local farms to find out more about their process and their history.

Ed Dunneback and Girls | 3025 6 Mile Rd NW, Grand Rapids + Edwin Dunneback purchased the farm in 1922. + He farmed 170 acres of apples, peaches, corn, hay and a herd of dairy cows. + The barn was built in 1938 and is now home to their fresh produce market, gift shoppe, bakery, kitchen & tap room. + Owned by the same family for four generations.

Robinette’s Apple Haus & Winery | 3142 4 Mile Rd NE, Grand Rapids + The farm was purchased in 1911 by Barzilla Robinette. + The farm produces cherries, peaches and apples. + Jim Robinette built a cider mill on the farm in 1971 and Mary Bethel Robinette added a donut machine in 1972. + Owned by the same family for four generations.

Moelker Orchards | 9265 Kenowa Ave SW, Grand Rapids + They make approximately 450 donuts per hour. + Their cider comes from Engelsma Apple Barn and is a blend of 3 - 4 varieties of apples. + Each donut takes 115 seconds to cook for a perfect crispy outer layer with a light and fluy interior. + A family farm since 1907.

Heidi’s Farmstand and Bakery | 11999 Cascade Rd SE, Lowell + Heidi's signature cake donuts are made fresh daily. + Their donuts are all hand-dipped in seven tasty toppings. + Cider Slushies are a unique and popular oering. + Over 60 years of family farming in Lowell.

Lewis Adventure Farm & Zoo | 4180 M-20, New Era + They’ve made over a million Apple Cinnamon Donuts and each one is sprinkled with cinnamon sugar by hand. + The bakery team arrives daily at 4 AM to make fresh donuts. + Owned by the same family for five generations. + The farm market was built in the 1970s.

Post Family Farms | 5081 Bauer Rd, Hudsonville + The 1915 barn was originally built for dairy cows. + The Posts purchased the 80 acre farm in 1969. + The first Post Family Farm donut was served in 1997. + Each donut is iced by hand.