On October Saturdays, one Pennsylvania farm stacks ice cream and a whole apple cider donut on top of an apple cider slushie. I read that twice.
Then I started planning a road trip.
The more I dug, the better it got. One orchard has been frying cider donuts for more than 50 years.
Another farm traces its roots back to 1850, when a German immigrant started working the land.
Most of these donuts aren’t fancy bakery creations, and I love that. Many come from farms that grow their own apples and press their own cider right on site.
That means the star ingredient often travels a few hundred feet, not a few hundred miles.
Fall moves fast, though. Pumpkin patches empty out, corn mazes come down, and the cider season winds toward winter.
So which sugar-dusted farm stop deserves a spot on your weekend plans first?
1. Weaver’s Orchard Inc
Some farm treats are snacks, and some are construction projects. On Saturdays during the October festival, the apple cider slushie here can come topped with ice cream and an apple cider donut.
That tower gets the headlines, but the plain donut deserves its own spotlight. The bakery makes apple cider donuts year-round, so you don’t have to wait for leaf season to grab a bag.
The cider behind them has serious credentials too. Weaver’s blends at least five varieties of its own apples and has earned awards at the Mid-Atlantic Apple Cider Contest.
Pressing happens on-site from September to May. The farm freezes cider for the off-season, which is a smart move for anyone who craves fall in July.
Once you’ve had your donut, the bakery case keeps tempting you. Look for whoopie pies, apple dumplings, berry crisps, homemade muffins, fruit pies, and seasonal blueberry, strawberry, or peach donuts.
Need caffeine to balance the sugar? Kim’s Cafe pours espresso drinks, and a deli and grocery section stocks local dairy and free-range meats.
Pick-your-own runs on Fridays and Saturdays, with apples, pumpkins, and berries in season. The farm sits in the hills of Berks County, about 15 minutes from Reading.
The calendar helps a quick stop turn into an afternoon. The farm also hosts family events and educational programs throughout the year.
Plan around Sundays, because the market stays closed that day. Weekday hours stretch until 7 PM, which makes an after-work donut run completely reasonable.
Address: 40 Fruit Ln, Morgantown, PA 19543
2. Cherry Hill Orchards
Choosing an apple here might take longer than eating a donut. Cherry Hill Orchards stocks a wide selection of apples, which is a dangerous thing to tell a fruit fan.
The apple cider donuts are the reason it lands on this list. They come out of a market that carries fresh baked goods right alongside local produce.
That combo is handy for a quick visit. You can grab a donut for the car and a bag of apples for the week in one stop.
Cherry Hill runs on more than one piece of land. The market sits with Farm #1 on Long Lane, while Farm #2 is out on New Danville Pike.
Seasonal fruit picking adds another reason to linger. Check what’s ready before you go, since the crops change as the months roll on.
The market stays open year-round, so the donut trail doesn’t have to stop when fall does. Hours run Monday through Saturday from 8 AM to 6 PM.
Sundays are closed, so skip the lazy weekend brunch run here. Saturday is the busiest stretch, while weekdays tend to be much calmer.
Want the easiest trip? Swing by on a Tuesday or Wednesday morning, when crowds are usually thinnest and the apple bins are easy to browse.
The Lancaster area is famous for farm country, and this stop fits right into that picture. Pair it with a scenic back-road drive and your fall day basically plans itself.
Address: 400 Long Lane, Lancaster, PA 17603
3. Hollabaugh Bros., Inc.
A donut that ends up inside a milkshake has clearly done something right. Hollabaugh Bros. serves an Apple Cider Donut Milkshake, plus apple cider slushies for anyone who likes fall frozen.
The plain cider donuts hold their own, too. The farm describes them as tender and decadent, with plenty of apple flavor and sparkly sugar on top.
The bakery makes its goods from scratch using fruit grown on the farm. That’s a big deal when the farm covers 500 acres of apples, pears, peaches, nectarines, and blueberries.
The family has run the place since 1955. The retail market got a renovation in 2012, so the shopping space feels fresh while the roots go deep.
Curious kids, and curious grown-ups, will want to find the bee room. A working hive gives you a close look at the tiny workers behind so much fruit.
Outdoor games and pick-your-own options keep the visit moving. Check the farm’s schedule before heading out, since crops shift through the season.
Biglerville sits in Adams County apple country, about ten minutes from historic Gettysburg. That makes a battlefield tour and a donut stop a very easy pairing.
The market opens Monday through Saturday from 9 AM to 5 PM, and Sunday from noon to 5 PM. Weekend afternoons draw the biggest crowds, so weekday mornings are calmer.
Grab one donut for the drive and a second one for later. Fair warning, the later one rarely makes it home.
Address: 545 Carlisle Rd, Biglerville, PA 17307
4. Solebury Orchards
It started with twenty-four acres in 1985 and one very determined grower. Today Solebury Orchards covers about eighty acres, and the founder still runs the farm.
The cider donuts come lightly coated with cinnamon sugar. Pair one with the fresh-pressed apple cider, which has nothing added to it.
That simple approach fits the place. The orchard grows apples, peaches, blueberries, pears, plums, apricots, cherries, and blackberries, so the fruit does the talking.
Want to pick your own? Tractor wagon rides carry you out to the orchard rows during the summer and fall picking seasons.
Back at the market, the shelves lean hard into fruit. You’ll find applesauce, apple juice, jams, pie filling, fruit butters, and apple chips for the pantry.
The farm opened to the public in 1989. It grew again in 1996 with a forty-five acre field, which explains how the operation got so big.
Timing matters here more than at most stops. From June through October, the market runs Thursday through Sunday from 9 AM to 6 PM.
Mondays through Wednesdays are closed during peak season. Circle a long weekend instead, and let the wagon ride set the pace.
November and December keep the same days but close at 5 PM. Hours shift seasonally, so a quick check before you leave saves a disappointing drive.
New Hope already pulls in day-trippers with its riverside charm. Adding a cider donut to that plan feels less like a detour and more like a requirement.
Address: 3325 Creamery Rd, New Hope, PA 18938
5. Tabora Farm & Orchard
Early birds, this one opens at 7 AM, seven days a week. That means a cider donut can officially count as breakfast here.
Tabora Farm & Orchard pairs a bakery and deli counter with U-pick apples. The apple cider donuts sit among cookies, danishes, and other baked goods at friendly prices.
The case gets more tempting the longer you stare. Blueberry scones, carrot cupcakes, cheesecake, and cheerful Happy Face Cookies all compete for your attention.
Coffee is on the menu, which feels like a must with a donut. Breakfast is served too, so you can make a real morning of it.
Lunch planners have options as well. Takeaway sandwiches and prepared foods sold by the pound make it easy to pack a picnic for the road.
The fall fun doesn’t stop at the bakery door. A corn maze and pumpkin patch sit right down the street, and pumpkins are for sale on-site.
Running short on time? Curbside pickup, takeout, and delivery are available, along with dine-in seating if you’d rather stay put.
Weekends get the biggest crowds, especially Saturday mornings and Sunday afternoons. A Monday or Thursday evening visit tends to be much quieter.
Since the doors stay open until 7 PM, you can grab dessert after dinner too. Nobody has to know it’s your second donut of the day.
Chalfont sits in Bucks County, where farm stops and small towns mix nicely. A late-day stop here can turn an ordinary errand loop into a fall outing.
Address: 1104 Upper Stump Rd, Chalfont, PA 18914
6. Soergel Orchards
Back in 1850, a German immigrant named John Conrad Soergel opened this farm. More than 170 years later, the family name comes with a side of cider donuts.
The bakery joined the farm market in 1987. It makes apple cider donuts year-round, so the craving never has to wait for October.
Fresh-pressed cider comes from the farm’s own press. That makes it the obvious sip to pair with a donut while you browse.
Fruit pies are a big deal here too. Add caramel apples and locally made applesauce, and your sweet tooth is in serious trouble.
Soergel Orchards is more than a bakery stop. The working farm includes a fresh produce market, a garden center, and a gift barn.
Fall brings hayrides and fields full of pumpkins. Pick-your-own fruit options round out the visit for families who like to earn their snacks.
Wexford sits north of Pittsburgh, giving western Pennsylvania a strong entry on this list. The drive is short enough for a spontaneous Saturday trip.
Speaking of Saturdays, that’s when crowds peak, along with Sunday afternoons. Weekday mornings tend to be much more relaxed for donut shopping.
The market, bakery, and deli are open daily from 9 AM to 6 PM. The farm closes on Easter, Thanksgiving Day, and from Christmas Day through January 13.
So yes, the window for a holiday donut run is tighter than you might hope. Plan ahead, and maybe buy an extra half dozen.
Address: 2573 Brandt School Rd, Wexford, PA 15090
7. Gulicks Fruit Farm LLC
Five generations have worked this fruit farm, and that’s a lot of family history behind a donut. Gulicks Fruit Farm keeps things simple, and simple works.
The apple cider donuts headline the sweet side of the menu. Apple cider and apple cider slushies make up the rest of the trio.
Picking a favorite is the tricky part. Getting all three is a perfectly reasonable answer, especially on a sunny fall afternoon.
No fancy add-ons are required here. A cold slushie in one hand and a donut in the other covers the plan nicely.
Bring your phone with plenty of storage. The farm makes a nice backdrop for photos, and fall colors in this corner of the state tend to show off.
Bangor sits in the Slate Belt of Northampton County, near the Delaware Water Gap. That makes it an easy add-on to a scenic leaf-peeping drive.
Timing is the main thing to plan around. Weekday hours run from noon to 5 PM, so this isn’t a breakfast stop during the work week.
Weekends open earlier, from 10 AM to 5 PM on Saturday and Sunday. That gives you a longer window for a slow, snack-filled visit.
Parking is free on-site, which is always a pleasant surprise. Save that money for an extra donut or a jug of cider for home.
Family farms like this one keep the fall tradition grounded. You’re buying treats from a place that has stuck with fruit growing for generations.
Address: 6490 Koehler Rd, Bangor, PA 18013
8. Strites Orchards
Since 1914, this family farm has sold straight to the public. Strites Orchards is now run by its fourth generation, and the donut counter is a big part of the draw.
The apple cider donuts here come plain, which lets the cider flavor do its job. Freshly homemade pumpkin donuts give you a seasonal second option.
Can’t decide? Get one of each and call it research.
Apple cider slushies are also on the menu. A cold slushie next to a fresh donut is a classic fall combo for good reason.
The market goes far beyond sweets. Shelves and bins hold vegetables, baked goods, preserves, honey, herbs, dairy products, and crafts.
Pick-your-own crops change with the calendar. Strawberries, cherries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and pumpkins take turns through the growing seasons.
Fall adds a corn maze, a pumpkin patch, and sunflower fields. The pumpkin U-pick area keeps slightly shorter hours than the market, so check before heading out.
The farm sits right on the edge of the state capital. It’s a handy escape from city errands without a long drive.
Market hours are generous, running 8 AM to 7 PM on weekdays. Saturdays close at 5 PM, and Sundays run from 11 AM to 4 PM.
Later in the year, Christmas trees show up at the market too. That means the donut trail can keep going after the pumpkins are gone.
More than a century of farming adds up to serious know-how. You get to enjoy the tasty results without lifting a shovel.
Address: 1000 Strites Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17111
9. Beiler’s Bakery
A cider donut stop doesn’t always need a tractor out front. Beiler’s Bakery makes its donuts inside Reading Terminal Market, right in the middle of Philadelphia.
The bakery is known for housemade donuts made on-site, with a big lineup of flavors. The cinnamon apple cider donut gives city folks a taste of orchard season.
Apple fans have more than one path here. The Harvest Apple donut is a filled favorite, and the apple fritter is another fruity option.
Not in an apple mood? Blueberry fritters, Boston creme, and chocolate cake donuts are waiting in the case.
Beiler’s also leans into Pennsylvania Dutch classics. That connection makes it a fun stop for anyone curious about the state’s baking traditions.
Expect a line, especially at busy times. The good news is that it tends to move quickly, so you won’t be stuck long.
Coffee is available to go with your order. Asiago cheese bagels are on the menu too, in case you want something savory first.
Hours run Monday through Saturday from 8 AM to 6 PM. The bakery is closed on Sundays, so plan your market trip around that.
Reading Terminal Market is packed with food stalls, which makes it easy to build a day around eating. Start with a donut, then wander and graze.
A city donut run also means no muddy boots. That’s a fair trade, even if you miss the hayride.
Grab a box for the office or the trip home. A dozen donuts makes you very popular, very fast.
Address: 51 N 12th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
10. Styer Orchard Inc.
Fresh is the word that keeps coming up with the apple cider donuts here. Styer Orchard makes them in a farm store bakery that also turns out pies and cookies.
The orchard itself covers 107 preserved acres in Middletown Township. That’s a big chunk of green space in busy Bucks County.
The farm store sits out front on Woodbourne Road. It holds a bakery, a deli, and a grocery section under one roof.
Lunch is easy to sort out. Hoagies, soups, lunch meat, and snacks share space with fresh cider and baked treats.
Hosting a fall party? Many items can be ordered for a later date, so a pie or a big snack spread can be ready when you need it.
Pick-your-own crops include apples, peaches, pumpkins, and vegetables in season. Check what’s ripe before you go, since the fields change through the year.
Dog owners, this part is for you. Dogs are allowed inside the store, so your four-legged friend can tag along.
Hours are long, which helps busy schedules. The store opens at 7 AM Monday through Saturday and stays open until 7 PM.
Sundays run from 8 AM to 6 PM. A sunrise donut before a weekend outing sounds pretty smart.
Langhorne sits close to the Philadelphia suburbs, so this stop works well for a quick getaway. You get farm fields without a long highway haul.
Grab a jug of cider to go with your donut bag. Future you will be grateful on a chilly evening.
Address: 97 Styer’s Ln, Langhorne, PA 19047
11. Merrymead Farm
A dairy farm might seem like an odd place for a cider donut, until you remember ice cream exists. Merrymead Farm sells milk and housemade ice cream from its dairy store.
The cider donuts bring a nice dose of spice to the party. Pair one with a cup of apple cider, and you’ve got a solid fall snack.
Or go big and add a scoop of ice cream on the side. Nobody said dessert has to be just one thing.
The menu goes savory, too. Hot dogs and fried treats keep hungry kids and grown-ups going between activities.
Farm animals are a big part of the appeal here. Little ones can see where the milk comes from, which beats any picture book.
Farm activities add more to do, so plan to stay a while. Check the farm’s schedule for seasonal events before you leave home.
Evening hours make this an easy after-school stop. The farm stays open until 8 PM Monday through Thursday, and until 9 PM on Fridays.
Saturdays run from 9 AM to 5 PM. Sundays open at 10:30 AM and stay open until 8 PM, so a lazy afternoon visit works great.
Lansdale sits in Montgomery County, close to plenty of suburban neighborhoods. That makes this farm a handy escape without a long drive.
Dairy, donuts, and animals in one stop is a pretty great deal. It might be the easiest family outing on this list.
Bring a cooler if you plan to take milk home. Melted ice cream is a sad souvenir.
Address: 2222 S Valley Forge Rd, Lansdale, PA 19446
12. Highland Orchards, Inc.
Fifty-plus years of cider donuts is a serious commitment to frying. Highland Orchards calls its donut a Chester County staple, and the bakery makes them daily, year-round.
The donut holes deserve their own fan club. Seasonal flavors include strawberry, pumpkin, peach, and blueberry, depending on when you visit.
The farm itself is about 80 years old and covers 200 acres. It grows a mix of fruits and vegetables and presses its own apple cider.
Bakery shelves hold far more than donuts. Pies, cookies, breads, muffins, scones, whoopie pies, fudge, and loaf cakes fight for space.
Gluten-free and vegan options are available too. That’s a thoughtful touch for groups with different needs.
Fall brings a corn maze, hayrides, and pick-your-own apples and pumpkins. Strawberry picking takes the spotlight earlier in the year.
Farm animals add another reason for families to linger. Between the maze and the animals, the donut might be gone before you notice.
Plan around Mondays, since the market is closed that day. Tuesday through Friday hours run from 9 AM to 6 PM, and weekends close at 5 PM.
Saturday afternoons draw the biggest crowds. Weekday visits tend to be calmer, which gives you more room to browse the bakery case.
West Chester makes a fine ending to this Pennsylvania donut tour. Finish here, and you’ll understand why some traditions last more than half a century.
Address: 1000 Marshallton Thorndale Rd, West Chester, PA 19380
