I ran into someone from my church right outside Linda's and he asked me where the best donuts were…read morein the Boston area. I told him, "We're standing right outside it, it's Linda's." He thought I was joking. I was definitely not. I LOVE Linda's. The donuts are fresh and divine, but the people are the reason I keep going back. So imma tell you a story about why I will defend their honor til the day I die. One time I ordered a donut and a coffee and sat down to eat. A few minutes later, one of the employees walked over holding another donut. I said, "Oh, thank you, but I'm good." He just smiled and said, "It's fresh, it just came out." I took it. It was out of this world amazing. I've made donuts at home before, and fresh donuts really _are_ different. Warm, soft, and just about the best donut I've ever had. Here's another story: some other time, I wasn't thinking. I bought a dozen donuts for my coworkers and was gonna bring it to work, but I was on my bike that day and realized there was absolutely no way the box was fitting into my panniers. I went back in and asked if they happened to have a bag big enough to hold the box. They disappeared into the back and came out with their reusable Linda's Donuts bags. I suspected there weren't so many of them. I asked if I could pay for it. They wouldn't let me. I still have that bag and use it all the time, and every time someone asks me about the bag, I tell them this story. That, my friends, is how I became a Linda's Donuts evangelist. Re: ambiance, it's super low key. There are only four or five tables, and I've definitely sat there with friends over coffee and donuts. It's not trying to be trendy. It's just a neighborhood donut shop, and that's exactly why I like it. I've seen people complain that Linda's runs out of donuts. FOLKS, they're a neighborhood mom-and-pop shop. They make a finite number of fresh donuts every day. Personally, I'd rather they sell out than have donuts sitting around all afternoon. If you want the best selection, get there earlier. Maybe Kane's or Union Square Donuts are objectively better and have more variety, and fancier flavors like maple-glazed bacon doughnuts. I admit, those donuts are damn good too, but when I think of getting donuts, I always make the trip to Linda's for all the warm-fuzzies and to see all the smiling, kind people behind the counter.

Great donuts. Incredibly fresh. Super nice people. I wanted a powdered jelly donut and they don't…read morenormally make them. The guy behind the counter asked me how many I wanted. Then, he went in the back and made me a couple. They were incredible. Can't wait to go again when I'm in the area next.

Ordered online to get their limited edition vegan 6-pack, and WOW. I love donuts, but the vegan…read moredonut scene varies tremendously in quality. THIS place, however, is absolutely top of the pack. The donuts were moist and fluffy on the inside, with a nice crispy crunch on the outside. The lemonade stand flavor in particular was just SO well crafted. The pick up of the donuts at the store was also nice and easy. I will definitely be back the next time they make some vegan donuts!

Hi... Checked out…read moreMass Hole Donutes in the Great American beer Hall... I got a 3pack- Mass Mocha, Johnny Applebee's and Somerville Sunset... my favorite was the Somerville Sunset... liked the other two as well... the young girl working was personable... even thought she had a ton of people waiting... first time trying would definitly try some other flavors...

Great cookie options for most to partake in and won't leave you unfulfilled…read more We got got: Dairy-free Chocolate Chip (great! Can cut in to 4s or halves, big!) Chocolate Chip (didn't get a chance to try but my brother loved) Oatmeal thin cookies (great)

What's not to like, warm cookies to go! Hit or miss with some of the cookie flavors but a myriad of…read moreoptions. Service was great, friendly and quick, they're slinging cookies so it's not like high pressure transactions, you're happy to get a cookie and they're happy to give you one! Should absolutely try one of the stuffed cookies, yup, STUFFED cookies you read that right.

Mike's Donuts is your neighborhood cafe that opens for all the early risers. I came here on a…read moreFriday morning around 8:30 and they were already out of many donuts. I also saw a huge fly buzzing along and landed on one of the donuts I wanted, so I had to pick something different. I ended up getting glazed, chocolate glazed, vanilla frosted, and Boston cream donut. These donuts are heavily deep fried, crispy on the outside, but soft on the inside. The vanilla frosting tasted a bit different than what I expected, more of an artificial taste. There's a bunch of small tables that people are sitting down to enjoy a cup of coffee and breakfast. Overall, a quick stop in the morning to grab morning breakfast.

Had a glazed donut. The service was quick as it wasn't busy. Great donuts for $1.95. Better than…read moreany Dunkin or chain.

Decided I needed to try a Boston cream donut while in Boston, so I looked up the best places to get…read moreone -- and Union Square Donuts kept coming up. We headed over and found a cute little shop with super friendly staff and a few spots to sit inside. All of the donuts looked amazing, and they even had espresso, but already my coffee fill for the day. I ordered the Boston cream donut, and it did not disappoint. The donut itself was light and fluffy, the cream filling was delicious, and the chocolate glaze on top was top notch. I can definitely see why Union Square Donuts is known as the place to get a Boston cream donut!

I was unfortunately disappointed here. From the moment I walked in there was a strange odor which…read morewas a red flag in a food establishment. Then I saw one staff member, keep touching her hair and was eating behind the counter before she served us. She put gloves on but didn't wash her hands in between. It was a turn off and gross. She touched her hair multiple times while we were there in between customers. Then to top it off, the donuts weren't even that good which was sad. The only thing I liked was the cream inside the boston cream, which had a vanilla bean flavor. The donuts itself were heavy and I didn't like the taste. My boyfriend, a donut fanatic, didn't even like them. They also put ours in bags which ruined the aesthetic as I saw someone else's in a plastic box...so no cute pictures from me. It was unfortunate as we've been wanting to try these for quite some time. I'd give it another shot but this first impression wasn't a good one for me unfortunately.

And I was thinking to myself.. "This could be Heaven or…read morethis could be Hell" Back door donuts is deep in Red Sox territory. I'm actually looking at the green monster while eating my doughnut. I'm reviewing the menu choices as I wait on line. I have one couple in front of me finishing up. I could go for a nice hot cup of coffee along with my doughnut. I walk up to the window and ask, Do you sell coffee? No, just doughnuts. Water? No, just doughnuts. When in Boston, how do you pass up a Boston Crème Doughnut? Well, when they're making Apple Fritters from scratch, everything else will have to wait until my next visit. I pay for my fritter and sit at one of the outdoor tables. The bar next door has a live band playing, it's a good night in Boston as I take a bite of my fritter. First, this is a warm treat. They must of made the fritter and kept it warm in the small oven. The exterior shell is almost crunchy as I get big chucks of fresh apples. This fritter is like a big hug, each bite is warm and comforting. Back Door Donuts, you did a great job the other day! My Apple Fritter was fresh and tasted great. I sure was thirsty tho...

I tried this place a while ago. Compared to most other places, these donuts are mediocre at best. I…read morewouldn't waste my time with this place with the bad hours and line of belligerently intoxicated people you need to get through to get your order unless you're already there at that time and also intoxicated. What's worse is that they won't stop sending emails to you if you order from them online. they take your email from toast tab and market to you, so be careful of that when you order online from them. You need to ask toast tab to take you off a list, but it doesn't work. They will keep sending emails.

Its alright. Donuts are a bit pricey. I went here when it first opened and just recently…read more My first time here I was told to use the Kiosk instead of ordering at the register. So I did but took me a while. While waiting an Asian woman showed up and they took her order at the register, didnt tell her to use the kiosk. Apparently the kiosk is for non asians cuz they kept telling the non asians to use it while taking orders from the asian customers at the register area. This led me to not going back for a very long time. Recently I ended up here with another friend and its been awhile but wow iits dirty inside. They have a standing oscillating fan near the display donuts that have alot of dust build up in chunks.. The counters where you can get napkins ect, completely dirty, parts of the floor dirty. just dirty. The Donut displays are literally falling apart as pieces of the display donuts have fallen off, They should fix that. The donuts were alright, a doughy fried doe, a bit chewy and the tops we got Ube and Yuzu flavor but they were pretty lacking in flavor, was hoping for a lot more. Im not sure why ppl go here exactly, to each their own but it feels like they are being supported by the Asian community just because they are one of the only korean donut stores to exist not because they have great donuts.

The hype for this place kind of died down so its not super crowded like before. Came here before…read moreso the place is not that new to me. Order came pretty quick. They share with gong cha right beside it, so its pretty convenient to hang around while waiting for either orders if you ordered from both places. There are chairs inside so you can freely wait if its not all occupied. Drinks and donuts are pretty tasty too. Im sure I will be back when I am around the area

I'm quite literally surprised that this donut shop has not blown up with customer and/or reviews!…read more These make my "top 3 donuts" in the country thus far! Now we could have been spoiled with the freshness of the donut upon purchase but that theory was tested when we ate our last bite the following day! I was surprised in the lack of inventory upon our arrival at 815am but I can seee that the bakers were working on batches in the back. The donuts were airy, doughy and perfectly glazed. I'm upset that I am not a local to enjoy them on a weekly basis to be frank! This is by far a hidden gem and I am most certain it is a gate keeper! I am doing anyone who reads this review a favor!! I believe and search for hole in the walls but I do feel the spot could use a little TLC to attract more customers but my guess is they know their product and they must get enough biz without.

Came here on Valentine's Day. There was a decent line to acquire these delectable treats. But we…read morewaited and the wait was worth the reward of these donuts. They are delicious and delicate. They are exactly what I look for in a donut. I cannot recommend this shop enough. It's a no frills shop. Donuts, iced coffee, or hot coffee. That's it. Local family owned and operated joint. The lady was super nice. **Don't get there when they first open. Donuts will not be ready. Give them 30 mins to an hour**