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    Bru-Thru Coffee Shack

    4.0 (25 reviews)
    InexpensiveDonuts, Coffee & Tea, Bagels
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Karac N.

    It pains me to do this. As I've written before, I loved this place. Great food. Great prices. Great service! Well.... It used to be all of those things... I am not sure if it is the COVID work shortages, or changes in vendors, or what, but this is far from the same place it once was. I still frequent it almost every Sunday, and let me tell you, this place is currently a mess. Let me outline the last few trips for you: 1) on one trip we ordered a bagel with cream cheese, the cream cheese was either frozen or bad, it was all crystallized and not edible in my opinion. Sadly we discovered this after driving for 20 mins so going back was not an option. 2) about three trips in a row, my breakfast sandwich, supposed to be on an Asiago bagel, was on an English muffin. Luckily those times I noticed before leaving the lot and turned back to wait in line again. 3) just this morning, my breakfast sandwich was on a plain bagel, not an Asiago, but I noticed too far down the road to go back. Mind you, this is after I already had to pull a U turn in the parking lot because they forgot one of the drinks. Not a huge deal, but it's the lack of attention to detail that is really upsetting, why repeat my order back to me, if it's going to be wrong EVERY SINGLE TIME?! Add this in with the fact that their bagels seem to have shrunk, are hard as heck, and that the service definitely is not done with a smile anymore (I always feel like I'm putting them out by ordering), it's just not the same as it once was. I know this happens. It happens everywhere. I just wish that this once perfect place wasn't one of those stories. Maybe it's just a lack of caring. Who knows. But something needs to change.

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    Jeff W.

    Coffee By Design coffee for $2.00 and a biscuit for your dog. Something for everyone on the go besides java and still going strong for 10+ years at the same location.

    Toasted Everything bagel with jalapeño cream cheese

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    Delicious coffee and food, made fresh. Friendly service. Lovely and quick. I stop there almost every time I go through Cumberland!

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    Convenient and delicious coffee - a great option to have around in an area with limited drive thru coffee shops!

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    Coffee donuts ice cream and more all packed into a tiny hit off route 100 in West Cumberland. A must stop if you want a good cup of coffee.

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    The Sweet Spot - Delicious looking salted caramel brownies individually wrapped and ready for purchase!

    The Sweet Spot

    4.6(23 reviews)
    4.3 mi

    I have been driving by this location every week and have always wanted to stop. I finally was…read moremotivated to stop when a great friend of mine bought me a gift card for my birthday! I decided to stop in and order take out. There were a lot of call-in tickets ahead of me and a few tables already waiting for their orders. She let me know it would be about 30 minutes. No problem. I was able to look over everything while waiting before settling into a very comfy leather chair right next to the door. Great vantage point to see all of the amazing treats they sell. They have donuts, scones, muffins, turnovers and dozens of fudge flavors!! I ordered a couple of donuts to go along with a blueberry turnover. SO GOOD!!! The donuts were perfectly fluffy and sweet and the turnover, flakey fruity and perfect! Great - fresh made to order breakfast sandwiches on a biscuit. They are satisfying - so tasty and filling! They are hearty. The couple that owns and runs this business are down to earth and authentic. I loved listening to them work together, it made me laugh when they had a disagreement, she apologized when I went to pick up and pay for my order. I told her, no need, it was like I was at a family home with real people having real conversations. I highly recommend this business and I look forward to using up the rest of my gift card and once that is done, I will be back for more yummy food.

    This cafe/bakery offers a great selection of pastries, bagels, donuts, pies, and many other treats…read more They offer breakfast sandwiches, and a limited menu of lunch items...which you'll need to stop in and read the menu of blackboard for what they have on any given day. The selection of homemade fudge is truly the broadest I've seen anywhere. They offer a both traditional flavors, and interesting more unique flavors as well. Check out the photos. They also have a refrigerator sections with slices of pies, macaroons, and other treats all packed and ready to go. The service is very friendly, and it feels like you're stepping into a neighborhood shop where everyone knows each other...very welcoming vibe. The day me and my family stopped in, we were hungry for breakfast. We tried the pumpkin spice crumble muffin, the bacon/egg/cheddar on a croissant sandwich, and a cinnamon maple something pastry. All of it was DELICIOUS! All very fresh and made with love. The breakfast sandwich was one of the best I've had...the bacon and cheese was high quality, and the flavors blended so beautifully. There are a few things tables, and a couple of comfy chairs for eating in. We will definitely go back.

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    The Holy Donut - Seasonal/LTO Flavor: Blueberry-Lemon cross-section ($4.75)

    The Holy Donut

    4.2(954 reviews)
    11.2 miValley Street
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    Visiting from out of town, 8:00am Saturday: no line, full selection, friendly and chill vibes…read more These donuts have a slightly chewy, dense texture that is very pleasant and not quite like any other baked good I can think of. The flavor doesn't hit you immediately but develops as you chew. A novel donut. Lemon, vanilla, and blueberry were my favorites. The whoopie pie donut tastes just like a whoopie pie, if that's your thing. I was a little disappointed in the sweet potato ginger -- I don't think I could have identified the flavors in a blind tasting, too subtle. But still tasty. Definitely recommend this spot for a different kind of donut experience.

    I've Seen Better Glaze…read more Family-owned chain of donut shops that started off in a home kitchen driven with a dream and some Maine potatoes, and has turned into one of Downtown Portland's biggest foodie destinations. Holy Donut opened their first Portland location back in 2012, and they now have five locations around the state, including this DT location which is probably their busiest. The Good: *Vegan & Gluten-free offerings--but they're not synonymous! Check the fine print or ask. *Coast-to-Coast shopping options, including vending machines (we saw some at PWM). *Online ordering available for pickup. Tbh this is probably the way to get them, as you can skip the line and go straight to the back at the pickup window and just get your stuff right quick. You're welcome. *Donuts are made daily from scratch and feature seasonal and limited flavors. The Meh: *You'll most likely have to pay for parking at this DT location. *You'll also most likely encounter a large line to order from, depending on the time of day. When we walked by earlier before lunch it was HUGE, but after lunch it was down to manageable ±10 people ifo of us, and it did move pretty quick, as well. I mean, it is just donuts ffs. It shouldn't take you more than a few minutes to decide. The Ugly: *Pricing is a bit obscene at ±$5/ea, but it's to be expected in a extremely popular area full of tourists and cruises. *Take this with a grain of salt, as I'm very particular about donuts in general, but I found them to be very heavy and just OK. Also, the flavors could've been punchier, as I found the taste a little too muted for my liking. Conclusion: Definitely not worth a long wait or the price imo, but if you're in the area, the line is short, and you have $5 burning a hole in your pocket then I say go for it. Because, evidently, I'm in the minority judging by the popularity and reviews. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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    The Holy Donut - Seasonal/LTO Flavor: Apple Cider Glazed ($4.50)

    Seasonal/LTO Flavor: Apple Cider Glazed ($4.50)

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    The Holy Donut

    4.1(437 reviews)
    16.2 mi
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    We went here to get a few(ha) donuts to do a tasting this morning, we left with a dozen different…read moreflavors and a bacon cheddar fried donut!! I also got an iced vanilla latte - thoroughly enjoyed the latte! Four adults and a toddler sampled a bunch of donuts - sounds like the start of a terrible joke...These are my notes on all of the donuts and not a consensus from the group, in no particular order. Woopie pie: 4 stars - good flavor and texture, nice way to begin this sampling experience. Bacon cheddar fried donut: 5 stars - delicious, amazing flavor, served hot, good distribution of fillings; would gladly have this again! Margarita: 3 stars - definitely taste the salt and lime, little bit of tequila as well; glad I experienced this, not something I'll go back for. Key lime holy cannoli: 5 stars - love the texture of the donut, light and fluffy, good lime flavor and enjoyed the cannoli cream. Creme brulee: 3 stars - good flavor, the crystallized chunks of sugar were a nice touch; I had high hopes, and it was alright but not life changing - that's on me. Maple: 3 stars - typical maple donut, not overwhelming with flavor but definitely knew it was maple. Maple bacon: 4 stars - lots of bacon, almost balanced by the maple. Blueberry lemon: 5 stars - really great lemon flavor to the glaze, blueberry flavor comes through the donut nicely; looking forward to having this again! Vanilla holy cannoli: 5 stars - again, love the texture of the donut, classic flavor with the cannoli cream; I would gladly eat a whole one of these! Chocolate sea salt: 3 stars - good chocolate flavor, didn't get much of the sea salt coming through. Pomegranate: 4 stars - very sweet, good amount of pomegranate flavor; could not eat a whole one as it would be too sweet for me. Honey lavender: 5 stars - mmm, honey and lavender partnered nicely, sweet but not obnoxiously so, loved how well the lavender flavor came through; I very much so enjoy botanicals in sweet treats and lattes. Toasted coconut: 5 stars - deliciously sweet coconut taste, nostalgic flavor of something my grandma use to make, I really enjoyed it! Such a fun way to bond with friends and spend a relaxing morning on vacation! Would gladly get donuts here again, and now that i know my favorites, I can be more intentional with my order next time

    Don't care what you do, but must make this a stop when visiting the area! These donuts are amazing…read more They are potato donuts. They are amazing. Not overly sweet donut, but the different glazes can be. Such a unique flavor that's is delicious. We ordered 4 donuts (dark chocolate sea salt, lemon, Whoopie pie, coffee brandy) and an Americano and a coffee. The drinks were good. The donuts - Wowzer! Wanted to try the blueberry one too but sold out. My favorite was the chocolate... hubbys was coffee brandy one. They do have some merch to select as well and they have their whole bean coffee available. The service was great. You will pay for these gems of deliciousness - like $4+ a donut. Doesn't matter - just order them! So good.

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