FOOD: Donuts and Cider

Paula’s Donuts

380 Kenmore Avenue

100% local, 100% good is the way to describe Paula’s donuts located on Kenmore Avenue at the junction of Kenmore and Englewood. From the single order to the dozens or more party orders, Paula’s can and will accommodate your any need for fresh tasting donut goodness. Established in 1996, Paula’s claim to fame is their handmade fresh guarantee, something the big box corporate donut makers can’t always say. From the standard Sugar Jelly/ Frosted Jelly to special order donuts like Coconut Custard and White Frosted Chocolate Angel Cream and everything in between, Paula’s is the perfect fall day excursion. 

Mayer Brothers

1540 Seneca Creek Road, West Seneca

With over 10,000 visitors swarming to the Mayer Bros. Cider Mill Store to get their hands on fresh cider, the Mill has become a fall weekend tradition for families looking to not only enjoy the beauty of fall weather, but also taste it. The donuts unique homemade taste and fresh cider are a combination hard to resist. With donuts ranging from the traditional sour cream glazed to sugar donuts, powdered sugar donuts, chocolate filled and their delightful cider batter donuts made with fresh cider and hand made at the Mill, the popularity of the Mill is a site to see on a Saturday morning as hundreds descend upon Mayer Bros. at the corner of Transit and Seneca Creek in West Seneca. Within the Mill you will find a full complement of other quality Mayer Bros. juices - premium apple juice, cranberry juice blends, and fruit punch. Of course, many folks still travel great distances to visit the Mayer Bros. Cider Mill to get gallons of famous Mayer Bros. cider as well as apple cider smoothies.

Becker Farms

3724 Quaker Road, Gasport

An adventure every time you visit, Becker Farms in Gasport has more to offer than you can fit in one day. From kids activities to hay rides, mazes, apple picking and of course fresh cider and homemade donuts, Becker Farms is sure to not disappoint. A fifth generation family farm, Becker Farms is comfortably situated on over 300 acres    attracting visitors from across Western New York. The farm strives to create an environment for families to enjoy the beauty of God’s creation. For the past 100 years they’ve harvested their own fruits and vegetables to provide fresh produce and a wide variety of value added products such as hand made pies, jams, cookies, cider, fudge and wines that entertain guests from across the region. Other fall fun includes Pony rides, Hayrides, live music, chicken BBQ, apple picking and various events throughout the season.

Smith’s Cider

4960 Mapleton Rd Lockport

A 2nd generation, family-run orchard located in Lockport, the Mill has been offering the Buffalo Niagara region the finest apples and sweet apple cider since 1976. Smith’s Orchard Cider Mill is all about fresh, homemade cider with no preservatives explained Brendan Smith, owner. “If I can't do it good, I am not going to do at all. I am zoning in on apples and cider and good quality farm prices,” explained Smith who says the old fashioned way works best. To keep his cider fresh and crisp he makes just enough to sell out each weekend when the Mill is open to the public. Explaining his commitment to no preservatives and best taste, Smith says, “I want people to look at that label and know it is good stuff— the highest quality for the lowest buck. I don't know if I am winning or losing but I am giving a high quality product.”