Nestled on Route 100 between Waterbury and Stowe, Cold Hollow Cider Mill is a year-round destination housed in a 19th-century farmhouse and historic dairy barn.
Here, you'll find our working cider press, bakery, café, market, and hard cidery, all rooted in Vermont’s agricultural heritage.
We are open 8 AM to 6 PM daily, all year. Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's.
Watch Vermont Apple Cider Being Made
At Cold Hollow Cider Mill, guests can experience one of Vermont's favorite traditions: fresh apple cider production. From our viewing area, you may have the opportunity to watch cider being pressed and enjoy a complimentary sample of our fresh Vermont apple cider.
Our cider production schedule changes throughout the year and pressing is not guaranteed during every visit. While cider is often produced on Monday and Thursday mornings, schedules may vary due to seasonal demand, apple harvest conditions, maintenance, and production requirements.
If seeing the cider-making process is an important part of your visit, we encourage you to call ahead for the most current production schedule.
Say Hello to our Hive!
Our live observation beehive is a way to say hello to our beloved pollinators. It feels good to understand how they do their critical part each year to pollinate the apple trees throughout our region.
Watch our Legendary Cider Donuts being made!
Vermont aromatherapy? Watching homemade cider donuts being made on our old school donut machine is a treat for the senses.
Breakfast & Lunch at Cold Hollow Cider Mill, Waterbury Center VT
FRIDAY & SATURDAY: 8 AM - 6 PM
SUNDAY - THURSDAY: 8 AM - 4 PM
Welcome to the Café & Tasting Room at Cold Hollow. When you visit our authentic cider mill, we invite you to make the most of your stop with fresh, Vermont-inspired food and drink served in a relaxed, welcoming space. Sit down for a plated breakfast or lunch, or grab something quick on your way through the Mill.
Breakfast, Served 8:00 – 10:30 am
From our legendary cider donuts turned into French toast to Cold Hollow cheddar biscuits smothered in sausage gravy, breakfast here is built to fuel a morning on the mountain or a slow Vermont start.
Lunch, Served 11:00 am – 3:00 pm (4:00 pm Weekends)
Dig into a full plate at the Café, from hearty smoked meats to Vermont-inspired classics like our Cider Mill 'Vermonter' and The Hollow Burger. Pair it with a Vermont craft beer or one of our own hard ciders, and see our full lunch menu below.
Fresh from the Bake Case
Homemade Cakes, house-baked breads, and daily sweets made right here at the mill, ready to grab on your way out or enjoy with a coffee in the tasting room.
Grab-and-Go Breakfast, Available Early in the Mill
Handheld breakfast sandwiches ready when you are, perfect for the early commute or first chair on the mountain.
Browse our Retail store filled with Gourment foods
Try Cider Jelly - our best seller and rarely found anywhere else.
Because we make it the same way early Yankee pioneers made it: We boil down our own fresh Apple Cider and allow the natural pectin in the apples to change it to jelly. Nothing is added. So pleasingly flavorful that we use it as an all-natural base ingredient or sweetener in many of our other products.
Tour Group Information
We’re tour-group friendly.
Even our location brings a smile: We’re conveniently located right on Rt. 100 between Ben & Jerry’s and the village of Stowe. We always do our best to personally greet large groups and even try to ensure easy parking for your coach driver. There’s plenty to see and do, and your group’s “agritainment” experience here is free. So is our glorious view of the Worcester Mountain range. People also love shopping here, and we’re ready to ship any purchases your group might make. We require that large groups book ahead of time. Just give us a call at 802-244-8771 or email us at info@coldhollow.com.
Private Events
Large parties leave with large smiles.
Planning a private rehearsal dinner, birthday party, or appreciation party? We don't take reservations during normal business hours, but we happily host and cater many kinds of large private evening parties in our restaurant and hard cider tasting room. Even dance parties: We have a built-in dance floor made from reclaimed fence wood from the 1800s…we like to party too! That’s why we have two portable bars, seating for 75 or more, and an outdoor covered deck for 36 depending on the season. We’ll even work with you to create and cater a custom event menu from our homemade favorites (and beyond) to help make your special occasion even more special.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our hours vary by season. We recommend checking our website or contacting us before your visit to confirm current hours for the cider mill, cafe, and store.
No, visiting Cold Hollow is free! Guests are welcome to explore the grounds, shop in the country store, and enjoy fresh cider and baked goods. Some activities, food, and products are available for purchase.
Visitors can enjoy fresh-pressed cider, homemade donuts, a full country store, and seasonal offerings. Depending on the time of year, you may also see cider-making demonstrations and experience the charm of a traditional Vermont cider mill.
Yes! Cold Hollow is a family-friendly destination suitable for all ages. We strive to make our facilities accessible, but recommend contacting us ahead of time if you have specific accessibility needs.
