One of the tastiest temptations of autumn is to stop by a local orchard to pick something special – apple cider doughnuts – the quintessential flavor of a crisp fall season. We've compiled a guide to some of the top taste-bud pleasers across the region, many based on closely held family recipes tested over time.
DeKalb County
Honey Hill Orchard
11783 Waterman Road, Waterman
815-264-3337
9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily
Jonamac Orchard
19412 Shabbona Road, Malta
815-825-2158
9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily
DuPage County
Sonny Acres
29W310 North Ave., West Chicago
630-231-3859
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday
Kane County
Goebbert’s Pumpkin Patch and Apple Orchard
42W813 Reinking Road, Pingree Grove
847-464-5952
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily
Kuipers Family Farm
1N318 Watson Road, Maple Park
815-827-5200
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday
Windy Acres Farm
37W446 Fabyan Parkway, Geneva
630-232-6429
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily
Kendall County
Keller's Farmstand
2500 Johnson Road, Oswego
630-219-8194
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily
Woody's Orchard
3223 Creek Road, Plano
630-247-9300
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday to Sunday
McHenry County
All Seasons Apple Orchard
14510 Route 176, Woodstock
815-338-5637
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekends
Cody’s Farm & Orchard
19502 River Road, Marengo
815-568-7976
10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday to Sunday
Stade’s Farm and Market
3709 Miller Road, McHenry
815-675-6396
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily
Putnam County
Boggio’s Orchard & Produce
12087 Highway 71, Granville
815-339-2245
www.boggiosorchardandproduce.com
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday
Will County
Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm
13341 W. 151st St., Homer Glen
708-301-3276
11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday
Bronkberry Farms
18061 S. Bronk Road, Plainfield
815-436-6967
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday