Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill
Orchard · Armada ·
Seasonal apple picking, cider tastings, restaurant & play areas
Seasonal apple picking, cider tastings, restaurant & play areas
"I noticed Blake’s Cider and doughnuts offering servings of three or six cinnamon sugar cider doughnuts, or a doughnut sundae of three cider doughnuts topped with soft-serve ice cream." - Serena Maria Daniels
"I note that Gerald Blake and Elisabeth Blake founded Blake’s Orchard and Cider Mill in Armada, Michigan, in 1946 and the farm stayed in the family; in 2013 Andrew Blake launched Blake’s Hard Cider using apples from the farm and expanded availability across America. Blake’s Beverage Company, led by CEO and founder Andrew Blake, acquired Bend, Oregon–based Avid Cider Company in March 2022 and then merged with Austin Eastciders on November 1 as part of its goal to 'become the largest independent cider company' in America, and now oversees operations and farms in New York, Michigan, Oregon, and Texas." - Nadia Chaudhury
"Established in 1947 as one of Michigan’s original U-pick orchards, this family-owned destination grows more than 40 apple varieties and offers activities beyond picking — visitors can navigate the corn mazes and eat in the tasting room, where a local favorite is the Big Apple burger with sautéed apples; there are vegan options like the Impossible burger and salads such as The Blakes Apple Salad, and you can finish with a cup of cider or stop by the market for crumble apple pie, donuts, or more cider to take home." - Amber Ogden
"Get one of metro Detroit’s favorite hard ciders right from the source. Visit the Armada tasting room for a wide variety of hard ciders year round. Try classics like the Flannel Mouth or the spicy El Chavo, or seasonal favorites like the Apple Lantern. In 2021, try a new 12-pack of refreshing flavors such as melon, mimosa, strawberry, and guava." - Eater Staff
"An Armada-based farm running a roughly 13-week farm-share season with full and half options (season prices around $507 and $312), delivering weekly boxes of fresh fruits and vegetables plus occasional treats like cider, donuts, and preserves; shares must be picked up weekly at the farm store during an afternoon–evening pickup window." - Brenna Houck