Beardsley's Cider Mill & Orchard - Shelton, CT

Open only in the Autumn, Beardsley's makes several kinds of pie, but the great one is its crumb-topped apple, the aroma of which is intoxicating and the flavor of which is without compare.

88% Approval Rating (9 votes)

Overall: Worth planning a day around

Must Eats

apple pie (N/A)

apple cider (N/A)

Written Reviews

Michael Stern

"Beardsley's Cider Mill opens for business on September 18th, and remains open until just before Christmas. It's a short season, but this farm in the White Hills of Shelton, Connecticut, is an apple-pie landmark. The minute you walk in the door, the aroma of baking ..." [Read More].

Logbooks

11/27/2002 - Michael Stern, $10

Map & Directions

278 Leavenworth Rd., Shelton, CT
203-926-1098

http://www.beardsleyscidermill.com/

Hours & Policies

Seasons:	Fall
Meals Served:	Dessert
Operational Hours:	Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:	No
Alcohol Served:	No
Outdoor Seating:	No
Reservations Accepted:	No
Delivery Available:	No
Takeout Counters:	Yes

"This is a close view of Beardsley's crumb-top apple pie. It was still hot from the oven when we sliced into it: pie paradise!"
Michael Stern

"Some of the Beardsley family's apple trees go back to the 1920s. There are thirty different varieties, including all the familiar supermarket kinds."
Michael Stern

"Open only the autumn, this is one of Connecticut's prize farm stands. It's great fun to stand at the window outside and watch the cider press work."
Michael Stern

"Where the pies are made. The aroma emanating from this oven is dizzying."
Michael Stern

"These are apples being washed on the belt that takes them into the cider press. The apple smell in this room is nearly as intoxicating as that of baking pies next door."
Michael Stern

"November 27, 2002: the first snow of the year in New England"
Michael Stern