Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Dad's Doughs

    4.1 (21 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

    Order Dad's Doughs Takeout or Delivery

    Dad's Doughs Photos

    DAD'S DOUGHS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Dad's Doughs

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    half dozen donuts
    Morgan B.

    Recently tried out Dad's Doughs and was happy I did! For coffee, options are very basic/limited, but my iced coffee was very good. The half dozen donuts I picked up was $8.99, which for mini donuts this price is a little high in my opinion, but they were fresh and tasty with a variety of options to choose from, so I was happy with my purchase. The place is pretty small but cozy, the worker who grabbed my order was kind, and I only waited a minute or two. I would definitely go back in the future for a treat!

    Sana G.

    I really wanted to try Dad's Doughs after seeing so many people at UConn talking about it, but my experience was so-so. When I walked in, the owner was talking to the customers in front of me about some mutual friends and continued talking for another 7-8 minutes until finally taking their order. In contrast, he was pretty quick with me. Then, two girls also from UConn came in and he was super warm and friendly with them, asking if it was their first time and giving them the whole overview of how the menu works and how everything is made fresh to order. It made me feel kind of singled out as I wasn't really treated the same way as the people before me or after me. The donuts were okay, they're a little oily as another reviewer mentioned but the flavors are pretty interesting.

    6 assorted flavors mini donuts
    Dawn D.

    Stopped in to try the new place. They have gluten free options, 2 and like anywhere else they are not good tasting. Have not found a good gluten free donut anywhere. I will continue looking. The donuts are mini size. All cake style, brought back some great memories from my childhood. They have many toppings to chose from. They are fresh made you can watch him put the toppings on each donut. The man was very friendly and explained everything to us. We got a dozen to try many different ones. What makes each one different is the topping, as the donut is the same for all of them. It was a fun experience. The place is very clean. Plenty of parking, has outside eating available. There is a big window to watch them make your donuts. This would be great for a birthday party or baseball game type of food. It is worth the trip to at least try them. The coffee is very good and they have several other options for beverages including flavored milk.

    Dad's Doughs, Mansfield, CT.  Not a bad choice in the dozen!
    D. H.

    Lots of fun donut flavors. Got a dozen, and wasn't disappointed with any of them. Staff was friendly, patient and helpful. Love the "home" feel inside the restaurant. Would definitely recommend.

    Mike C.

    Great service, wide variety of unique donut toppings. We were looking for a light sugar fix and this definitely met our needs. Donuts are small but tasty. Would definitely go again.

    Was driving to UConn when I noticed this new sign in Mansfield Center. I decided to stop and try the new doughnut shop in town. Parking was very easy and the entrance is in the bottom floor of the building. I entered the front and needed to take stairs, there is parking higher up for easier access. There are fresh made mini cake doughnuts. There were many different toppings to try. The doughnuts are pricier, but they are fresh made and have specialty toppings, so compared to other designer doughnuts these are on par. There were other people in line in front of me, but I was greeted warmly when I entered. There is a window to watch the doughnuts being made. There are options for coffee and soda as well as the doughnuts. They have local Hosmer Mountain Soda. There are some tables to sit at and visit or eat inside. The service was good, the doughnuts took a few minutes to make. The drinks would come out rather quickly. Everyone working seemed in good spirits. They were mostly young people working when I went. I purchased "Dad's Dough it Yourself" so I could try some different flavors. I received a dozen doughnuts and 3 glazes, Chocolate, Regular, and Strawberry. I also received 4 different sprinkles. All were in individual sauce containers. I used a knife at home to decorate, if you are ordering this, just ask for a plastic knife to use. The doughnuts were very good and light, they were well cooked. The chocolate glaze was very rich and tasty. The regular glaze was very good. The pink glaze didn't have a strong strawberry flavor. But it was good with the sprinkles. I think next time I will order specific doughnuts, it was fun to decorate them myself this time though. I think these are great for little kids or sharing with people if you don't want huge doughnuts. The 4 stars is because I didn't love the flavor of the strawberry topping on its own. Otherwise it was a very good experience. I'm excited to come back with my nephew.

    See all

    1 month ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of D. H.
    0
    120
    32

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Mike C.
    4
    16
    33

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of David R.
    0
    122
    193

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Tom G.
    0
    20
    16

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Really great Doughnuts ! Highly recommend this place . Made Fresh with good ingredients. Staff or Owner super nice awesome place .

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of S L.
    0
    2
    0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Ask the Community - Dad's Doughs

    Verify this business for free

    Get access to customer & competitor insights.

    Verify this business

    Dixie Donuts - Bacon egg and cheese

    Dixie Donuts

    4.6(108 reviews)
    14.7 mi
    $

    I had high hopes based on the reviews and I love a great local donut shop. I tried a cream filled…read moreand maple bacon. The dough from the cream filled tasted very great, like it absorbed too much fryer oil. Yet it was also dry. The flavor of the cream was not the best either. The frosting on the maple bacon had a good flavor but again, the donut dough just wasn't as fluffy or fresh tasting as I'd have preferred. The staff were very friendly and there are lots of options. They seem to do quite a lot of business. There was a line and many people inside eating donuts and having coffee.

    Yelp pointed out Dixie Donuts to us while we were looking for some food for breakfast and it turned…read moreout to be a great choice. We stopped in on a Saturday morning and got some bagels as well as a pistachio muffin. The donuts looked really good but I had a hankering for a bacon, egg and cheese on a bagel and the one I had was delicious. The bagel wasn't as big as I'm used to in NYC but that was great because it was easy to eat and not overly doughy. The real star was the pistachio muffin. That was hands down the best muffin I've ever had. The inside was crowded with a group of older gentlemen holding court but we were able to get a table on the sidewalk to eat and watch the world go by. The ladies behind the counter couldn't have been friendlier. Just super service. It was really nice. Prices were reasonable as well. If you're in Norwich, you should definitely put this on your list.

    Photos
    Dixie Donuts - So many choices!

    So many choices!

    Dixie Donuts - Maple bacon

    Maple bacon

    Dixie Donuts

    See all

    Grounded Coffee Co - caramel latte

    Grounded Coffee Co

    4.5(84 reviews)
    3.5 mi
    $$

    I always say, coffee shop reviews are generally only meaningful to people who share your coffee…read morehabits. I drink black iced coffee. I prefer it to be made from Single Origin beans, from places like Africa that have bright flavor profiles. And I prefer a medium light roast that highlights the quality of the bean. Most places make their iced coffee from blends and medium dark or dark roast levels. Grounded Coffee Co is the rare CT coffee shop that made my iced coffee with an Ethiopian Single Origin roasted by Ilse. Ilse, a North Canaan, CT, was not on my radar. They are now. This was one of the best iced coffees I've had from a shop all year. And it matched my preferences. Grounded is small, but the shop was cute, had some inside seating, and seemed to have an outside seating area, although I did not go out back to see it. Service was friendly and helpful. Very impressed with this visit experience. Five Stars.

    THEY HAVE ALMOND MILK! They have finally given us another milk option aside from whole and oat. I…read morehad to give up oat milk a few years ago and was super bummed when I couldn't get coffee from here anymore. But the wait is over. Some old staff and some new staff, sometimes the espresso is better than other times but you gotta learn somewhere so- I get it. Place is small and usually quiet and even with the ac blowing it gets a bit warm in here in the summer. Place is always cozy come winter.

    Photos
    Grounded Coffee Co
    Grounded Coffee Co
    Grounded Coffee Co - Outside

    See all

    Outside

    Colchester Donuts and Cafe - Hummus

    Colchester Donuts and Cafe

    4.8(21 reviews)
    14.2 mi

    Great middle eastern food - the chicken gyro/shawarma wrap and salad are wonderful. The hummus is…read moresuper creamy and delicious. The baklava was fabulous. They have only a very small selection of middle eastern food, the rest of the menu was donuts and deli sandwiches. The donuts looked great also, but I was only interested in the middle eastern food. Great little place to stop. It's a very plain little deli restaurant, no esthetics. The staff were two teenagers, I'm guessing family ownership. They were polite and got the job done. I would definitely eat here again when passing through.

    Fresh food in a welcoming environment. Tucked away in beautiful colchester with a private parking…read morelot to make access easy. When you enter there is a good sized dining room followed by a breakfast and lunch menu. The front cases display a variety of donuts and some baked goods. There is also a refrigerated case displaying freshly made hummus etc that they not only use to make their menu items but that you can purchase to take home similar to How you would at a deli. Once you decide on your order it is placed at the counter. You are able to sit down and the order is brought out. After eating you pay for your meal at the counter. This is a casual and relaxing dining experience with lots of flavor that you do not want to miss. "Now this is what Colchester needs."

    Photos
    Colchester Donuts and Cafe - Parking lot view of the cafe.

    Parking lot view of the cafe.

    Colchester Donuts and Cafe
    Colchester Donuts and Cafe - Falafel sandwich, donuts, coffee cake, rainbow cookies.  This cafe has amazing food, great prices, and friendly people!

    See all

    Falafel sandwich, donuts, coffee cake, rainbow cookies. This cafe has amazing food, great prices, and friendly people!

    Donut Dip

    Donut Dip

    4.5(309 reviews)
    34.2 mi
    $

    I was trying to get out of Massachusetts and back home to Cleveland as quickly as possible to beat…read morea winter storm, after getting gas nearby I was headed to the highway when I noticed Donut Dip. I had just seen Donut Dip pop up in an online article as the best donut place in Massachusetts and so I had to stop. Donut Dip is an old school donut shop, a large selection of a wide variety of flavors are on display. The short line moved quickly and I ordered an Apple Fritter and a Chocolate topped custard stick for the road. The price was a bit higher than I expected but the donuts were big and looked great and I wanted some food for the road so I didn't have to stop. The Apple Fritter was good, however it seemed to be a bit light on actual apple piece and while tasty it just wasn't anything special. The Custard stick was excellent, the custard was rich and luscious which nicely balanced the perfectly fried donut, the topping was thick and chocolaty giving the donut an old school feel. Although I didn't have a long visit I would say that overall Donut Dip has very good to great donuts. The shop feels classic and if I was nearby I would love to try some of the other flavors. Well worth a stop to check them out.

    Stopped here for our midway stretch and fuel break between Hudson and Providence and we must have…read morestumbled upon a neighborhood favorite because this spot was packed! Very cozy old fashioned donut shop. As a donut lover, I had to get one of my faves (old fashioned) and I asked the staff for their recommendation and went with the honey cruller. I'd actually never had this before but my husband and I both took a bite and decided it tasted like sweet corn dog breading and we weren't mad at it! This spot was tiny and bustling but they move the line quickly. Not in Springfield often anymore but would recommend it to anyone in the area! No indoor seating and a small parking lot in the back.

    Photos
    Donut Dip
    Donut Dip
    Donut Dip - Vanilla frosting filling

    See all

    Vanilla frosting filling

    Dad's Doughs - coffee - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...