Well that was a disappointment! Got there around opening time on a Sunday(10.15am) and the donuts she sold me were not only cold, but tasted like they were a day old:(
Peggy R.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Novi, MI
This is the BEST cider mill in metro Detroit. Unlike someof the busier, more well-known cider mills, this is no frills. We love the donuts — they are a bit crispy, which is why we love them. Good jams and jellys, pies sell out fast. No waiting in long lines.
Lanita F.
Évaluation du lieu : 2 Romulus, MI
This orchard is not what it’s hyped up to be. I went there Sunday Oct. 12th, and I felt like it was a wasted trip. It just consisted of a small disorganized«country» store and one very long line of people waiting to get up to the counter to buy not so tasty donuts, sub par caramel apples and apple fritters which I was glad they were out of. The«pumpkin patch» only had about 20 pumpkins in it to choose from. I was discouraged to get one or two because you had to lug it into the shop to pay for it. We attempted to sit outside at one of the picnic tables strewn about, but the yellow jackets were far too bad. My boyfriend and I left very disappointed. I was even more disappointed later that evening when I tried the donuts and caramel apple — not good at all. I have yet to try the cider.
Magnus L.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Denton, TX
This feels like a hole-in-the-wall orchard and one of the great benefits is that at least when we went there weren’t that many people here. The cider is REALLY awesome and their donuts are really good. I wish they had had warm donuts, if you go here later in the season they are probably busy enough to have warm donuts. Yes, they of course have non-pasteurized cider here and it’s delicious. They also sell the usual stuff, apples, pies and wine if I recall etc etc. It’s a small location but the outdoor seating is really nice and they have a nice little indoor area with seating and where you can see them make the cider, donuts etc.
Matthew K.
Évaluation du lieu : 2 South Lyon, MI
I had to check out their website to be sure I was thinking of the same orchard, because of the high-ish reivews. I was very disappointed with this place. Off the beaten path, I was hoping this would be my wife and my secret cider and donut place during the Fall. I agree that it’s quaint and cute on the outside, with a little pumpkin patch and a old-fashioned barn-style storefront. But I was never impressed with the service, and I’ve always been refused warm donuts. «What’s in the bags are all we have» they tell me, even though right across the aisle they are making a fresh batch that goes straight into the bags for the next day, apparently. Cider is good, but the last time I was there it wasn’t busy at all, yet it took 15 minutes to get a jug of it refilled from the empty fridge. I saw the owner, who moved slower than molasses in January(pardon the farmer’s expression). They had a nice supply of fresh-picked apples, but they’re oddly more expensive than the same types at the grocery store. For the quaintness, my wife and I have edged more to Three Cedars Farm… and for donut quality, we just head up to Erwin’s. There’s nothing worthwhile to visit Obstbaum for, unfortunately.
Liz W.
Évaluation du lieu : 3 Belleville, MI
Odd, this is actually in Salem not Northville, just a heads up. Having bought some of their products at the Plymouth farmer’s market I was curious and decided to get a look at the place for myself. This is definitely a low key cider mill which is nice for a change. This place proudly does things a little different, it is a cider mill perfect for the germaphobe in your life. They do pest management under the guidance of MSU for optimal food safety. Each apple is hand picked, they never use drops or damaged apples in any product. All of the apples are washed with triple spiral brushes and given a fresh water bath. The cider is also triple filtered before bottling and after each batch of cider the cider press is completely washed to avoid residues. Then the cider is treated with ultra violet light, which eliminates any bacteria. This treatment is different from heat pasteurizing, it does not change the consistency or taste of natural cider, heat treatment just makes cider turn to apple juice. Good news for me as there is nothing I hate more than pasteurized cider, ugh. They also sell their own cherry juice concentrate which is what I am usually buying from them. Excellent stuff and I highly recommend it. Great vitamin punch and it is said to improve gout(which I have experienced) and lower blood sugars(which I have not experienced sadly). The store is very clean and organized as well. They sell excellent baked goods, the cinnamon donuts are great but so are the pies, they even have sugar free available. All in all a nice place. Love that it is family owned and local.
Becki B.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Lake Orion, MI
I think Obstbaum Orchards is still a well-kept secret. While the other cider mills in the area get crazy busy, there is only parking available on either side of the long driveway at Obstbaum, but we can always get in. For someone who hates crowds, this is a huge plus. I love the classics here — cider, cinnamon donuts and caramel apples. There are usually a few crafts around the room, but I’ve never seen anything there that I just had to have. The cider is serve yourself. You pick what you want from the coolers and the donut rack and bring it to the register. When you’ve had enough of eating, drinking and watching the donuts being made, you can head out to the orchards for a walk around, or take a hay ride. There’s lots of fun stuff to see, so we try to make it out here every fall.