Cider season has finally arrived. Here are four local spots to indulge in the sweet treat, in both donut + drink form.
Downeast Cider
, 256 Marginal St.
- If the return of the cider donut flavor isn’t enough to entice you, maybe the classic pumpkin cider will do the trick. Whichever you prefer, the East Boston taproom and pop-up bar is well worth a visit.
Artifact Cider Project
, 483 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge
- The Central Square cidery offers 14 drinks on tap, from fan favorites to rotating seasonal selections. Plus, the business hosts a rotating food vendor (currently Mimi’s Chūka Diner ).
Union Square Donuts,
Multiple locations
- Cider donuts are back on the menu. Visit at the Boston Public Market, Time Out Market in Fenway, Brookline, or Somerville (Assembly Row + Union Square).
Red Apple Farm
at Boston Public Market, 100 Hanover St.
- Head to Haymarket for these classic mini cider donuts, served warm straight out of the “donut robot.”