Mayer Bros Cider Mill

This is a must-​do activity while the leaves are changing.
I went for my first time and didn’t really know what to expect. The cider slushie was the best part for me. We had to wait in a long but quick moving line to get inside. Its nice because most people have been to the cider mill before and know what they are going in for, which makes up for the people who don’t (me). So first-​time-​goers don’t fret!
They have SO MUCH stuff inside. So many yummy candies and rows of refrigerators full of jugs of cider to purchase. They had cutesy little autumn décor for sale as well. They are also famous for their doughnuts. The apple cider doughnut is obviously really good and I would recommend everyone try one in their lifetime. It won’t be your last!
FYI the parking lot right outside the cider mill is very small. I saw a bunch of people parking across the street in that lot as well.

When I graduated from college a few months ago, one of the things I was most sad about was that I won’t be just a 30 minute drive away from Mayer Brothers. I have gone back just once, and it happened to be cider season, so of course my boyfriend and I stopped by before even getting to his brother’s apartment. We got a dozen of the maple walnut donut (only), and a slushie, and as soon as we paid we DESTROYED the entire box… True story. The donuts are best dipped in cider (read: so completely soaked that crumbling into the cup). The salespeople are SO nice. This place is honestly one of my fondest memories of buffalo, and that’s saying a lot. Trust me.

Mayer Brothers is seriously my happy place! They have the absolute best cider, donuts and apple cider slushies!!! I make it a point to come here at least once every Fall for the past 6 years being in Buffalo.
I never had an apple cider slushie until I was introduced to Mayer Brothers and it is amazing!!! Their cider donuts are at the top of my list too! I love the cinnamon, sugar and chocolate covered ones.
I love the variety of products they offer and their old school candy selection.
One bummer about the trip I took this year was the fact that their credit card system was down and they were only accepting cash. Of course I had none on me so I had to find an ATM and go back there. It was annoying but I eventually got my goodies and left there a happy girl.

Come on a weekday. Not a weekend. Too many children and too many humans in general.
They should really expand and make it a little less claustrophobic. It’s super cramped. Donut ladies were helping everyone BUT me which was mean. I only wanted 1 donut. So rude. There’s not a line forming option though, you just kinda stand and hope they assist.
They have so many fall things! They even had cat ears (which would have been helpful to know, since I spent the day looking for ears that didn’t have friggen sequins on them).
They have horse and carriage action going on, not sure how that works or if they’re related at all but it was cute.
They have rock candy and the twisty candy sticks here. Kind of like Sweet Jenny’s. Rock Candy is right before the cash register in the check out line so don’t miss it!
X’s and O’s!
J

A visit to the Mayer Bros Cider Mill is always on my to do list of Fall activities. If you live anywhere close to where I do, you’ll drive half an hour for probably a 15 minute visit. But it’s totally worth it. Right when you walk in, you’re greeted with their homemade donuts. Make sure to grab a couple, or a dozen, even if you’re not a fan of donuts. My personal favorite is the apple cider donut with cream cheese frosting. Next, you’ll find all of their homemade jarred goods. They have everything… from jams and jellies to BBQ sauce. Also make sure to get a gallon of apple cider. I believe it may even be cheaper here than in grocery stores! They also have specialty cheeses, as well as candy, pies, and caramel apples. Finally, when you cash out be sure to get an apple cider slushie. This, along with the donuts, are the whole reason why I make the trip out here. The prices are cheap and it definitely puts you in the Fall spirit!

The cider mill is fantastic! This was my first time actually coming here, I’ve previously tried the doughnuts that my parents brought home but it’s so much better if you actually go. Get the apple cider doughnut and eat one while they’re still warm. It immediately jumped into my top three favorite doughnuts of all time. Of course, grab a jug of cider and some hot cider or a cider slushie. They have a ton of desserts and baked goods like brownies, pastries, and pies. We also grabbed a few candy apples on the way out so there’s something here for everyone. The parking lot is small and we had to wait in a short line to get inside but it’s well worth it.

This place is amazing, I wish I could give them more stars. Their slushies are addicting, and donuts always so fresh.
I live in Cleveland, and always look forward to coming to buffalo to get their cider, it’s just not the same anywhere else. Yea, the line might be out the door, but I’ll wait an hour for a gallon of cider. I always buy at least 2 gallons while I’m there.

LOVED, LOVED, LOVED this place! i’ll probably go back there this week because i NEED more doughnuts and i want to try an apple pie!
I had gone to get an apple cider slush because i have never had one before, let me tell you that it was amazing! My tastes buds were certainly happy. i also got a maple cream cheese doughnut and it was the most amazing thing in the world.
This place has SOOO much for you to look at. they had salted caramel candy apples, local cheeses, jams, salsas, everything local! they even sell one of my favorite Bloody Mary mixes by burning asphalt. i wanted to buy everything, they did have a ton of salad dressings/​oils that looked and sounded so good as well.
I can not wait to go back, this place is for sure my go-​to for anything and everything fall. they also have fresh picked apples you can buy right outside in bins and a great pumpkin selection too!
If you have never been i highly recommend!

For some fall starts with pumpkin spice; for me it starts with cider and donuts.
Mayer Brothers has a specific winding layout, funneling visitors by all they have to offer. I love my cider warm, and fortunately it’s right there at the start of the line next to the coffee, though it looks rather forlorn in its lonesome carafe. (Cold cider lovers have to wait until the end.) Opposite of the coffee is the donut counter, which offers a big variety of glazes and toppings. I like to go for the plain ones and Mayer Bro’s are pretty spot on: warm, pillowy, a tiny bit of crispness. Yum!
I don’t mind that the line moves slowly because it means I get to look at the other goods (which helps to distract me from eating my donuts then and there). The shelves are packed with baking mixes, jellies, dry soup packs, dip powder mixes, fudge, candy, and decorations. A big refrigerator has cider in gallons, and around the corner from it is a cheese fridge, because cheese curds are also a mandatory fall thing.
There is more to the grounds, such as horse drawn wagon rides, cider presses, and interestingly enough a historical graveyard right next to the store. Talk about autumn!

Every year you know when Autumn is upon us when Mayer Brothers opens the doors for the season. Its a great place for a annual family tradition.
Walk in and you instantly smell the wonderful aroma of fresh baking donuts and apple cider. I highly recommend trying the apple cider cinnamon sugar donuts!!! to top that off don’t forget to order a apple cider slushie too.

This is another place that I feel somewhat guilty for not loving, but… I just didn’t love it! Maybe it’s because I expected MUCH MORE than what they had. I think 3 stars is generous, really, but my guilt is driving me to add an extra star. We’ll chalk that up to the delicious donuts and cider slushy.
The only things worth getting here are the donuts and the apple cider slushies, in fact. Though, I would only go out of my way for this once per year. Get the maple donut. OMG, it was sooooo good!
We came on a Sunday afternoon and it was SO CROWDED. They do not have air conditioning inside and it was like 90 degrees that day. SO HOT. I think their prices are high. And all of the jams, dip mixes, baking mixes, etc. are not that unique if you’ve ever been to a craft show or summer festival. You can get that stuff everywhere nowadays.
The employees seemed out to lunch, but maybe that was the heat. We asked to have a loaf of bread sliced, and they obliged. We were waiting, waiting, waiting. Finally we asked if it had been sliced, and the employee pointed to the back — «oh, she’s working on it now…» The girl was HAND SLICING the loaf! They don’t have a bread slicer. HAHA! They should have said that. We could certainly slice our own loaf of bread. So maybe that’s part of the extra star. Ha!
Once per year, and only if I’ve taken a ‘lude so I don’t mind the crowd. LOL!

I head home to West Seneca every September just to get a couple a jugs of Apple Cider. It’s season is short but it’s must have drink and well worth the trip.
Their cider doughnuts are amazing. They also have other goodies to offer, but the Cider is the draw for me.
I know it’s fall when the Cider Mill is open. Love the crisp apple smell in the fall.

The shop is only open seasonally, like 4 months of season only.
So if it’s during those 4 months (August to November), and happen to be in the Buffalo area, you better stop on in for donuts, jams, dressings, sauces, oh yeah, and apple cider.
Even in the crisp chill of a fall day, an apple cider slush hits the spot.

Great place to pick up some apples and autumn goodness. After a hike, I ventured in and picked up:
1) a pumpkin roll!
2) a few pounds of apples
3) some spicy cheese curds: D (that’s probably not very autumnal, but they were delicious!).
You can find anything and everything fall, from delicious apple crisps to cider slushies, maple syrup and everything you you need to cook your own apple crisp. They even sell apple butter, donuts and it’s definitely worth your while to stop in here at least once during the Fall (it’s only open seasonally from August to November).

Open seasonal from late August — late November. They have fresh baked donuts and pies. The cider has one ingredient Apple and its fresh from the source. They also offer cheese, novelty candy, and fudge.
They offer horse and carriage rides down the side streets.
Parking can be hectic but is available in the mill lot, across the street, or on the street.

There is not a better donut in Buffalo, NY. I make it a point to go on opening day every year in Mid August.
The Cider is great as well.
You can also find other tasty treats at their shop as well.

Dont get me wrong– I like this place-​I even lived on the street so I made lots of trips here. It is a treasure, with all its great donuts, and cool country feel– but two things are consistent– unbelievably overpriced and never any nice employees. They always make you feel like it is only a business– they want you in, emptied of all your money, and out. They are just never really friendly (like you would think a country store would/​should be).
Nothing is going to change because they have a niche– you dont have to drive out far, especially if you are in the Southtowns.

Mayor brothers. It’s been a fall tradition since I’ve been a kid. Although I miss the free samples from back then, darn bees ruined that!
Anyways, nice pure apple cider and homemade pastries, donuts and pies. I’m a bit biased towards the donuts because I know where the frostings, icings and glazes are made! Yum!
Stop on in, start a family tradition or just keep one going! It certainly is a festive stop for fall!

How could anyone not love the Mayer Brothers Cider Mill?
Pros:
— Freshly baked pies, donuts, and other baked goods
— Delicious apple cider
— Apple cider slushies!
— Other local good such as jams, candies, and maple syrup
Cons:
— Very crowded
— Parking can be a bit crazy
I visit once a year as a tradition. I can get apple cider that’s just as good across the street from my house in the country, so for me, one visit is enough. But for suburbanites this is a must. Stay away from the brands Tops and Wegmans sell (preservatives). Understand that there are no preservatives in good cider and it should be pasteurized via ultraviolet light to preserve the taste.
Summary: It’s not fall in Western New York without a quick stop at the Cider Mill. Subtract 1 star for crowds and bad parking. I highly recommend the harvest pack with 2 gallons of cider and an apple pie.
Note: The Cider Mill is seasonal, running roughly from September through November.

Great local place for not only apple cider treats, but other regional snacks and items.
The apple cider donuts and other baked goods are very good. They also make plain donuts, cookies, and turnovers/​danish in cherry/​blueberry/​raspberry if you don’t like apples like the rest of us. If you come later in the day, they may have run out of your favorites! They do full size pies, breads, and others items.
They also carry an extensive selection of different gifting food items like their own line of baking mixes, dressings, and marinades. There are also some companies that sell hot pepper/​jelly items (Deb’s Delights), popcorn snacks, fudge, caramel/​gourmet apples, drink mixes, maple syrup, cheese (Cuba Cheese and 1000 Islands River Rat), and my favorite are treats from The Basket Company from Jamestown. Their chocolate covered pretzels are addictive!
There is a large selection of seasonal (fall, halloween, school, Christmas) décor. They have apple cider of course by the ½ and full gallons, McKenzies hard apple cider and APPLE CIDER SLUSHIES.
As the season goes on, they sell bags of apples and also pumpkins.
They are only open from mid August to Thanksgiving and it can be busy especially on the weekend. I’ve seen the line out of the door. Parking is in front as well as across the street near their warehouse truck parking.