I think these donuts are laced with crack, in addition to potato!…read more Wowee! Super good, tasty, moist - you effing name it!!! I learned on our Maine trip that these donuts, along with Whoopie pies, and of course Maine blueberries are their go-to desserts. Since I didn't want to buy cheesy souvenirs, I went with donuts (and magnets lol)! I KNOW they will go over well!!! This location was less busy than the tourist trap other o w we hit a few days ago. Y U M A MAINE MUST - trust !!!

First off, I absolutely love the name of this place…read more Second, after seeing a sticker for the holy donut on my colleagues desk in Boston I knew I had to give this place a try: I mean potato donut?! Interesting enough. Mainers are some of the nicest people I've ever met and this was seen from the welcoming atmosphere to the locals giving me tons of reccs. I would stray away from sweeter flavors here and stick to the ones based off of fruits (i.e. Maine blueberries) as I found these donuts to be more tasty. I would recommend going here, but I would be selective.

Excellent potato-flour donut chain in Maine that can get extremely busy and sold out of the popular…read moredonuts. Pro tip from one of the staff: order online for discounts (off 6 or 12) and secure your favorites (and skip the line by entering in the back for pickup). They've got seasonal donuts as well as classics; our favorites were the whoopie pie, blueberry glaze, apple cinnamon, and chocolate toasted coconut. The donuts aren't too sweet and a bit denser than other donuts due to the potato starch. Otherwise, I'd recommend if you're in Maine!

Delicious donuts! I was intrigued when I heard they are made from potatoes. They are more dense and…read morehave the consistency of a cake donut, not a regular fluffy yeast donut. I liked the blueberry glazed flavor. Gotta have all the blueberry things in Maine! There's a pretty consistent line out the door, but it moves at a decent pace. You can also order online in advance for pickup. Side note I tried their packaged lemon glazed at the airport and it was just as tasty!

Super friendly folks today! Took the time to explain the types of donuts and flavors so we could…read morenarrow it down to six. We got some delicious lattes and my daughter hit them up for a hot chocolate. They only have four metal bar height chairs to sit on, but we did and boy did we enjoy our delicious donuts. Each one was very unique from the yeast, cake and cruller varieties with delicious glazes or toppings to add more flavor and texture. You simply have to stop by and try this place when in town. Their lineup of breakfast Sammie's look spectacular also... and happy to see they offer pork roll as an option - an homage to hometown Philly!

Good stuff! I stopped in with a friend for a few post-lunch donuts today: three was plenty to split…read morebetween two people, and cost around $9 after tax & tip. The interior of the donut shop is stylish and welcoming, and I saw a few bar seats if you want to stay to eat. There were plenty of flavors; we ended up trying the Portland Fog (i.e. lavender + earl grey), maple cruller, and chocolate & sea salt cruller. Service at the counter was quick. The donuts were all tasty! I actually liked the Portland Fog donut texture better than the crullers, which were nice and airy but a bit soggy/limp for me. The Portland Fog was especially delicious -- I love a lavender + earl grey combo -- though I wish it was 10% lighter on the lavender flavor. The chocolate & sea salt flavor combo was also delicious (though you can never go wrong with that flavor pairing). I will flag for those with dietary restrictions that there are unfortunately no vegan or vegetarian donuts here, since they fry all their donuts in lard. Overall, a pleasant experience. I'm looking forward to trying more flavors!

Put in an online order for the 'Homer' (six mini donuts with strawberry frosting and sprinkles) and…read morewas handed a warm box that immediately got me excited. The donuts were picture-perfect and super tasty, without that oily film you sometimes get from fresh donuts. Service was quick with the online order, and the staff was very friendly. One thing to note: it looks like you can't mix and match flavors - you'll get six of whatever you order. So bring a friend (or a few) if you want to try different options!

Warning! These donuts are softer than they appear! They are…read moreso pillowy soft it's insane. I got a pack of the cinnamon sugar and it was divine! Best donut I've had in a long time! I think the fact that they're made fresh makes a huge difference and I would get these donuts every day if I could.

Best ever Not downtown…read more No tourists (except me) Lovely vibe Can't wait to eat more!

It's been over 10 years since I reviewed and I feel that I need to write a "newer" review since it…read morehas changed ownership. We have always been loyal to Tony's, because sometimes you want classic style of donuts that are so fresh and delicious run by a small group of hardworking people. Parking - can be tough since there is a re-energized crowd of Tony's Donuts fans. There is a little lot in front of the entrance and there is some street parking - can be tough with snow, especially this year. Luckily there is a steady stream of people coming and going. Although with the tables and chairs they have now, people may be hanging around longer. Our favorites: Glazed Donut filled with Raspberry, Any and All Donut Holes, Any Glazed donut like chocolate and molasses, maple Bismarck and really any of the Bismarck. Social media has really stepped up and certainly keeps me engaged. I highly recommend Tony's

We had great service. The outdoor seating is nice for the summer. The french fries are the best I…read morehave ever had. But be prepared to wait for a table because it is popular.

Seriously so good! Go here! This is the perfect lunch spot. There's a small indoor dining space…read moreand a really cute outdoor dining area. Ezra was our server and he literally could not have been more pleasant or helpful. Thanks Ezra!! The duckfat fries with the flight of sauces .... So, so fabulous!! I may dream about these later! Also, don't skip the donut holes with the caramel sauce no matter how full you are - I promise they are so worth it!!!! The sandwiches are flavorful too. Everything here is worth it! Note - I didn't love the surcharge noted for the kitchen staff. Seems odd to call it out like that. Why not just charge more?

Great spot for baked goods! Open later than your usual bakery closes at 5PM. Be prepared to wait in…read moreline especially in the morning hours, luckily the line moved fairly quickly. Do not come here expecting to sit at a cafe and eat indoors. There are only a few outdoor tables. This is more of a take out spot. There was a preorder area which had no line seemed like a good option if you want to just drive up and grab your goods without waiting in a long line. The drinks (iced tea/cold brew/hot coffee/tea) are premade and I would say are above average. The pastries we had were unbelievable! Flakey, buttery croissants with simple but punchy flavors. This spot is worth the wait!

How does one spend over $100 at a bakery - come to Standard and you'll find out! And it was…read moreabsolutely worth the wait in the rain on a Sunday morning. After having some of the bread prior to our meals at a few restaurants, we found out the bread is locally sourced at a sister business right around the corner from where ate the night before. There is parking avail for customers in the lot for 30 mins, we prob waited about 20 mins and crossed the threshold into baked goods heaven. There was so much to select from - we got pastries, cookies, pizza and bread - and we pretty much liked everything. Our least favorite was the morning bun with walnuts - we didn't have it right away so that might've been part of the issue. Just note that the bread served at the restaurants aren't available until 2pm - we were leaving that morning so we weren't going wait for it. We opted for other loaves instead and they didn't disappoint. If you want something yummy and fresh - make sure to stop by here before heading out of Portland. I do wish the setup was a bit more conducive to the big crowds as there isn't much space from the front door to the counter but still a fantastic find!

The 'Holy Donut' feels like a 'must try' for foodies who live in, or visit, Maine. Famous for their…read morepotato donuts, the quality is absolutely reliable and excellent. They clearly use excellent ingredients, that really help prevent overly saccharine donuts. Their seasonal varieties provide a good number of new flavors to try. That said, their sweet donuts overshadow what I would argue is their best donut: the savory bacon cheddar! Their description of "ooey, gooey, cheesey and delicious" is spot on for this one. I also generally recommend the maple bacon, triple C (caramel, coconut, and chocolate), and trying one of the fruity holy canoli. While all locations are clean, very friendly, and professional, I especially recommend the Scarborough location. The drive-through and reduced foot-traffic (compared to the Portland locations) can make it faster to drive there on a busy day than wait in the Portland lines! Scarborough also has good parking, WiFi, and a comfortable place to sit. I get the feeling that this business treats their employees well and cares about things like local ingredients.

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

Choose your favorite, you can't go wrong, the very best doughnut in the USA. Pies, cookies,…read morecroissants too. Every item is delicious.

The Cookie Jar Pastry Shop…read more The Cookie Jar is a small, quaint, timeless little capsule of fresh dough and bold flavors--the kind of place that feels like it has absolutely no interest in whatever the rest of the world is currently doing. Since 1950's The strawberry cake donut was my favorite by far. Excellent flavor, great texture, and worth going out of your way for. The blueberry cake was excellent too, and the sugar-raised met my admittedly particular donut standards. My only critique? These donuts are huge. Almost unnecessarily huge. I'd actually prefer them a little smaller, which is not something I normally say about donuts. But despite their size, they're surprisingly light and airy. I walked away not feeling overly full, but somehow still thinking, "I could eat one more." That feels like the correct outcome. Wonderful people, great donuts, and a charming little spot that feels like it belongs exactly where it is. The Cookie Jar. Come hungry. Leave contemplating another donut.

If you need a coffee + sweet treat stop, let this be the place. The $9 price tag on a biscuit w/…read morejam and butter gave me a bit of shock, but they've loaded that bread up so much it's worth it. The other biscuits are great, give at least one a try (a cheddar scallion? a loaded goat cheese and tomato compote?). Please bring your sweet tooth for the blueberry pie (not too sweet, don't worry) as it's the best on the menu. I bought a drip coffee after splurging on carbs, and it was a good accompaniment. This is a popular place so you might expect a line, but the workers are efficient. Have your order ready before you hit the counter and you'll be swell. They have indoor and outdoor seating, including a covered spot outdoor. Parking is free on street, but it's a residential area so it might be tight.

Tandem Bakery + Coffee is up there as the best bakery I've ever been to. From the great seating…read moreoutside, to the friendly faces who are proud to give recommendations for all their incredible food, to the food itself. Wow, this place was incredible and deserving a 5 out of five stars. You really can't go wrong with anything you get, but I would say the highlight was the cheddar biscuit along with the Earl Grey and blueberry scone. The food scene at Portland was so fun. Give this place a try!