A must do on the island ! Standing in line for the most delicious warm donuts is a favorite part of every trip. They also offer beverages. The donuts are delightcul! I recommend the warm Boston creame and the apple fritter (as big as your head). Hooray for Back Door Donuts. read more

Freshly deep fried apple fritters lightly glazed steals the show hand's down. The donuts are simply awesome. Font get discouraged by the wait in line because it's worth it in the end. read more

I am appalled at the employees at back door. I have been a loyal customer for 3 years. I took my friends from out of town there 20 minutes before close and they did not allow me to get in line. It was a Saturday night and impossible to find parking. The employees were completely unprofessional and simply wanted to go home. I will never return to this establishment again. it makes me sad because I've always loved and supported Back Door Donuts read more

If you look at the pie plate sized apple fritter as a cousin to the donut, almost $7 per is blasphemy especially when the ratio of yeasty spiced dough to chunks of fruit and cinnamon ooze is too high. But if you treat the $7 fritter as a shareable dessert (or ferry snack, as it were) with a delectably sweet glaze and a toothsome crumb that didn't melt away like a sugarfat Krispy Kreme nor did it induce lockjaw with a stale, glutinous density from being overworked, then the raves ring true. I should have gotten more donuts, as it's a hipster donut shop in a land where hipsters fed to great whites, but the epic stature of this singular treat was too hyped. After all, they had sign that limited fritters to 6pp. That's an enforced daily limit of $42 fritter cash per person. Where does this even happen? Oak Bluffs, my friend. Oak friggin Bluffs. read more

The apple fritter was to die for!! We ordered a the frosted donut also and was good. Great breakfast grab.

Don't miss their famous apple fritters. Coffee is good too, and of course they make a great donut! I especially like the coconut one.

Years later, and Back Door Donuts is still a must have for any overnight visit to the Vineyard. Half of the fun is watching the process of the donuts be cut or the apple fritters being mixed. They are pricey compared to your regular donut, but well worth the wait and cost, especially the apple fritter. read more

Back door donuts used to be amazing. But know the donuts are cold and stale. It is not what it used to be!

My parents visited backdoor donuts one year ago and came home raving about it. I have been building it up in my mind for a full year before finally being able to try it. And. It. Was. Even. Better. Than. I. Could. Have. Imagined. Seriously. Thank you for making it possible to eat hot and fresh donuts at night (because who has the stomach for that at 5am?) and forgoing all out in the delicious flavors and creativity. The fact that you get to wait in a huge line of excited people in the back alley only adds to the fun. read more

Back Door Donuts - Boston creme pie donut. It does not get better than this folks. It weighed about a pound in my hand. - Bakeries Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

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I don't usually like donuts, but these were delicious. The reason for the 2 stars was because of the girl working the back door, India. I don't know why she doesn't find a new job since this one clearly makes her miserable. No one wants a rude server, especially at night when buying a donut. I went there on 3 different occasions and she was more and more miserable each time. She actually told her coworker she had a countdown until she was out this place. Quit instead of spreading your misery! As for the bakery during the day, the girls working there are super sweet and their cookies, and croissants are bomb. Especially the b/w cookie. Coffee is good too. Donuts during day and night are delicious. read more

They changed the interior so it feels modern and has as hipster vibe now. I actually miss the old bakery because it felt authentic to the island. Baked goods are always great. I always get the cheese danish but they are popular for their donuts of course! I love the butter crunch donut. This place has gotten popular over the years so expect long lines. read more

My wife and I have a habit of trying different doughnuts when we travel. We heard great things about Back Door Doughnuts. I'd love to say the doughnuts were average. They were not. We ordered a cinnamon sugar, a Boston Cream and an apple fritter and the total came to $9.67. The apple fritter was good, it was hot and better than average. The Boston Cream and cinnamon were inedible. We each took one bite each and threw the rest away. This was after waiting in the standard 10-15 minute line to place our order, and then waiting another 30 minutes to find out they had lost our order. The person we finally talked to said they were waiting for more apple fritters to be made. If you'd like a better doughnut, go to Dunkin' or any supermarket chain in America. If you'd like a below average, overpriced doughnut and a poor customer service experience, go to Back Door Doughnuts. read more

One of the best little neighborhood gems on the island! I love Back Door Donuts and you can smell their delicious scent all around Oak Bluffs as the sun begins to set. Between the ocean breeze and the smell of donuts, there isn't much more that can please my olfactory system. The apple fritter is nearly a religious experience! If you are waiting for a table at Offshore Ale Co and it's after 7:30, you can always walk across the street for a delectable treat! read more

yum yum but pretty expensive tbh. probably the best donuts in massachusetts and definitely the best in martha's vineyard

Hot. Apple. Fritter. I can't say more than that, because I'm still moaning in ecstasy three days later. Holy crap that was good. read more

Fantastic apple fritters and cinamon roll, fluffy with a bit of that perfect chewiness in the dough. Eat it when it comes out hot or cooled off a bit. It is still excellent after 25sec in the microwave the next day as well. Both are sweet without being too sugary with an excellent blend of the savory from the apple or cinnamon respectively. The lemon donut is quite zesty and tangy. I thought it was pretty good. The shop is a very convenient walk distance from some of the local dining and club establishments so drop by and grab some after your dinner and then head out clubbing. read more

Back Door Donuts - line starts @7pm - Bakeries Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

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I don't really get the attraction here. They're just donuts. Not only are they "just donuts", but you can't even get them at standard donuts eating times, such as the morning. No! The door doesn't open until 7pm (closes at 1am). To make things worse, the line is long and fraught with drunkards. Some may say "Oh, they donuts are so fresh!", but that same person likely doesn't realize that the clock strikes six in the morning, not just six in the evening time, and that one could get fresh donuts at Dunkin' Donuts at the same time when their doors first open. They do sell an apple fritter that is out of this world, and from my perspective the only reason to brave the line. It's huge, warm and wonderful. It's likely bigger than your head.... Yeah you, reading this. I just don't think I'll ever wait in a long line during drinking hours to get donuts again. Now, if they want to rename the restaurant Back Door Waffle Fries Covered in Cheese & Bacon, then I'm interested. read more

One of the best apple fritters I've ever eaten! Hot out of the oven, we waited in line in the rain for about 30 mins on a Friday night around 9:15pm. It was MASSIVE and was definitely worth the wait!! We also got a maple bacon and a chocolate supreme. Maple bacon was better, but the apple fitter won by a landslide! Heads up: no seating there to eat it! read more

Delicious apple fritters but all the other reviews mention that fact. Bacon and Maple glazed donut great even the next morning. Staff friendly and the line moves fairly quickly about 5-10minutes when it started a little by the door. I didn't get a cupcake, still regretting it as others reviews rave about them. Apple fritters were warm and perfectly glazed one had only an few apple chunks and the other during back door donuts, were full of apple. I preferred the morning version. It reheats great in the toaster oven. Overall well worth the $4 and will be a staple in all my future visits to the island. read more

Back Door Donuts - Cupcakes - Bakeries Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

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What a secret gem. Def worth checking out if your in need of a fresh donut fix. Worth the long line give it a try read more

I come to Oak Bluffs every year and always look forward to a late-night treat at Back door donuts. However, this last visit was very disappointing. The maple bacon, which is my favorite, was half the size and tasted like it was made that afternoon. The same goes with the apple fritter and Boston cream. There was nothing special about these donuts. Whatever changed, bring it back! read more

really fantastic place. No seating, just grab and go. The people there are really nice and all the donuts and sweets are really inexpensive, and really really great quality. I would highly recommend the apple fritter, the honey donut and the maple bacon. there is usually a line but it moves really fast even though they make your order only once you order it. But I would definitely stand in line at this place again. thanks backdoor! read more

A warm, cinnaminny, apple fritter the size of your head? I'm sold! P.S- Pick up a bottle of milk at the market around the corner before you head over and you've got yourself a perfect after-hours snack! read more

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A must go if you come to the island. You Have to go at night so you are getting them freshly baked. You have to get the apple fritter as it is the size of your. It was huge! Any filled donut has a solid inch of filling stuffed perfectly inside. You can't go wrong with any of their flavors. I do have to say the customer service is so so. The person running the register couldn't seemed to be bothered to help you with their merchandise. I asked if they had a shirt in a small and said he'd go check but never left the register to check and after waiting for our donuts (had to wait longer for the apple fritter as they were literally handing them out as soon as they were done cooking them) had to ask the person handing out orders if they could check and a few seconds later popped up with the shirt in the size I wanted. As we waited for our donuts I saw the guy at the register do this to 2 other groups and he never pulled someone aside to have them do it or even do it himself. read more

I have been coming here for over 30 years and there have been many changes. One big changes is the apple fritter. They used to be a fist sized delicacy and now they are this delightful and grand ring pastry. They are just as good as when I was a child but larger and more expensive. I guess everything is more expensive now on the island... All in all, there's a good variety of pastries and beverages. And, even though the line is out the door and evokes a bout of claustrophobia every time I have visited in recent years, it's all worth the wait and moves quickly. read more

Back Door Donuts - Fresh Apple Fritter - Bakeries Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

There is a good reason why there are long lines waiting for these donuts. Warm, fresh and delicious. Apple fritters are diet crashers very good. Also the cinnamon crumb cake donut.. awesome!! read more

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Although they are currently closed for the winter, this review is from when they were open. I have gotten a cake from this place twice and their cakes are really not that good. Here are the issues I found with their cakes: 1) Way too much frosting between layers and surrounding the cake. The frosting is almost as thick as the cake! 2) Their buttercream frosting tastes sub-par, as if they just don't have the recipe right. It's too sweet and doesn't have any real flavor other than sugary. i.e. doesn't taste like vanilla, chocolate, etc. 3) The cake itself is dry and should really be made more moist 4) Overpriced given the above issues I will add a photo showing the crazy amount of frosting if possible. Positives: 1) The people are very nice and accommodating 2) Back Door Donuts is fantastic, but since that is a separate business with a separate Yelp page, I am not factoring that into this review. Just so happens that both businesses occupy the same physical space. read more

Back Door Donuts - Way too much frosting on their cakes! - Bakeries Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

Good food. Live music was great and our party enjoyed themselves. Situated right in the middle of town. I'd recommend this spot always

the donuts are so fresh and soft. I got there right at 8 am when they opened and the donuts were still hot. The boston cream and raspberry filled were delicious. They are extremely generous and fill the donuts to the brim. The famous apple fritter was also very good but could be better with more apple chunks or some apple pie filling in it. read more

Get in line starting at 7PM. Donuts come out hot and fresh. Many to pick from some are even topped with ice cream. Apple fitter and the raised dough are a bit more ( $4.75) and they take longer than the rest. Totally worth the wait. Honey glazed and cinnamon sugar were our group's favorite. Donuts are $1.25 each, and when you spend $25 you get a reusable tote to take your donuts home in. Stop at least once while you're on the island. read more

Back Door Donuts - Get in line! These were first up - Bakeries Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

Maple bacon.....NOT fake maple, NOT bacon bits from a canister....REAL BACON. and it is so sinfully delicious you will commit at least 3 counts against the ten commandments. I also tried honey dipped and buttermilk. I've had better buttermilk. My friends had the apple fritter and it was damn remarkable. I highly recommend as well. Try to not have eyes bigger than your stomach. read more

Back Door Donuts - Bakeries Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

Fresh hot donuts being served out of a back alley, back door in Oak Bluffs. We were walking by and noticed people queuing up for something - we weren't quite sure what. Then we saw a little dinky sign and people running away with pastry. Donuts are good, fresh and warm. You feel like you're on a secret mission or in on a hidden mystery. You should do this at least once. read more

Best apple fritters I have ever had. This place has a great reputation and with good reason. The doughnuts are amazing, but the fritters and coffee rolls are sublime. read more

I ordered a Napoleon cake for my moms 50th birthday! It was the best! High end service and extremely tasty! Highly recommended! read more

Back Door Donuts - Extremely tasteful Napoleon cake! - Bakeries Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

If you like your food made to order and you like donuts...then this is the place for you. Yes, made to order donuts...no not Krispy Kreme when the light is on...this place is legit. Hours are funky, don't be confused by the store front...the real treats are in the back...hence the back door name. Lines can be long, but they move quick. I went here while visiting Martha's Vineyard on vacation and I think we got one of each....they were all phenomenal and the made to order freshness is what put them over the top. Fancy donuts, made when you want them. read more

Back Door Donuts - All the donuts - Bakeries Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

Excellent donuts and cookies. Great pastry items. Friendly staff. You need to go here if you're in Oak Bluffs. Sure it's not good for your waistline but you can deal with that later! read more

Back Door Donuts - Happy kids - Bakeries Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

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Must have!! If you are looking for a late night snack to curb your sweet tooth- look no further! Their Apple fritter is something you can't leave MV without trying. Served hot, it is big enough to share- but I don't think you'll want to. I have tried a ton, but my faves are the apple fritter, lemon jelly, and maple bacon. If you are really feeling adventurous, and hungry- try the Charlie! Your choice of donut or Cinnabon, layered with chocolate or vanilla ice cream, and whipped cream! Oh my! read more

This is only destination you should be heading to in Oak Bluffs when the bars are about to close. Home included. We left The Lampost around closing time on the Friday of Labor Day weekend and headed directly to Back Door Donuts. They close at 1 AM, but there was a group getting donuts when we arrived, so we were able to get some even though it was 1:10 AM. We got 4 honey dipped, a Boston cream, and a maple bacon for about $9. Once we took the first bite we wished we had ordered more. The honey dipped was similar to a Krispy Kreme, but much much better. I am glad we didn't have to wait in line, but if you do have to wait, they're worth it! read more

Back Door Donuts - Got the last donut on a Friday night! Honey dipped. - Bakeries Near Me - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

I went a little before midnight and the line wasn't too long. We went the night before and they ran out of everything except the colossal apple fritters. I got the bacon donut "Charlie" with ice cream , chocolate syrup and it was heavenly! Donut prices are reasonable but the specialty items are a bit higher. This is definitely a quintessential martha's vineyard oaks bluff late night experience CASH ONLY ESTABLISHMENT! read more

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Can't review because it's closed on Tuesday saidly missed I'll try to go back tomorrow morning if I have time read more