The hype is real but the price is the minus. For $10 I tried a chocolate sea salt & cinnamon sugar…read more I enjoyed both but of the two the chocolate sea salt was the better potato donut. Lines out the door are definitely a thing, but when I went it was not as bad. Inside are a few seats and a bathroom for customers. The area around is perfect---next to the water & cute shops. As a tourist, its recommended to check out Holy Donut.

Holy Donut is a very popular donut shoppe in Portland, ME. They have a following and run out of…read morethe favorite flavors quickly. All the ingredients are locally sourced and they have a huge variety. The donuts are not like any other donuts as they use potato flour. I think that's what draws you to get them. These donuts are a bit heavier and denser than regular donuts. The cake donuts I had seemed to have a hearty chew to them as well. Flavors are unique like margarita , key lime pie and honey lavender. If you're in Portland and a donut enthusiast, then you really should stop by. Original taste and unique like no other!

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!

This cute little donut shop has such unique flavors. We stopped in to order their maple bacon mini…read moredonuts and it was so hard NOT to eat all of them in one sitting. They are freshly made when ordered so they come out pipping hot!! The donuts are so carefully crafted and decorated well it made it hard to touch them, oh but we did! My only gripe is I wish you could mix up a 6 count box. You have to order all the same unless you get a 16 count box and then you can mix 3 or 4 flavors. All the flavors looked amazing! Another nice gem in the town square of Portland, Maine!

Shoutout to Eighty 8 Donuts, our go-to for every "what do we bring?" moment at social events. We've…read morebeen enjoying their donuts for years, and somehow they just keep getting better. Truly some of the best in town. The staff is always incredibly friendly and welcoming, and the donuts are consistently fresh and delicious. This week, I called literally 20 minutes before closing to place an order and they couldn't have been more gracious. And please never get rid of the 25 mini donut party box. Being able to choose any five flavors is a huge reason we keep coming back. We love you, Eighty 8!

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

Tony's is the best donut shop in Portland. Always fresh, great selection, friendly staff…read more Chocolate coconut has always been my favorite, chocolate sugared good too, and perfect jelly donuts. I live across the country now and cannot find ones to compare. Tony's is on my list of stops whenever I'm home.

Stop two of eating and shopping our way through Portland: we came for the fries and milkshakes!!…read more We shared a large order of Belgian Frites with garlic mayo and Thai chili mayo. Very generous portion, two of us couldn't finish the fries. We went back and forth between which of the mayos was better, based on how much we ate out of the little cups, it was the garlic mayo, but only barely! I had the Wild Maine Blueberry & Kate's Buttermilk shake. It was very creamy and delicious, fabulous blueberry flavor, and they give you the extra that doesn't fit in the chilled glass, so another generous portion!! The atmosphere and service were great, there's a magnet board with words along the wall by the bar, so we were entertained as we worked on our fries and milkshakes!!

Duckfat used to be one of our favorite places in Portland. The duck panini and fries were…read moreabsolutely amazing and were the reason people went there. Removing the duck panini - the one staple item everyone associated with the restaurant - makes no sense. Bring back the duck panini and you'll get the five stars back. As of now, it's one star because the name feels misleading. Maybe they need to change it to Porkfat?

This spot was right behind our hotel. Super convenient. Even…read morethough we went early there was already a line but it was worth the wait. You self serve your own coffee and tea. We passed on both and got a few pastries which were delicious. No where to sit inside but little tables outside that fill quick. Would definitely pop in for some baked goods.

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!

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.

Excellent bakery! Parking was around the building. And there was a small line when I came in but it…read moremoved fast. There's lots of people working there helping people. We got a few donut holes and a New Yorker. The donuts were amazing. The New Yorker was okay. It was like an oversized rugela but more pastry like. The service was great. There was a few tables and it was welcoming inside.

The best donuts in the area by far! Stopped in without planning to just because I happened to be…read morepassing by, the selection was still great for it being a Saturday afternoon. Staff was so kind and brought a treat out for my dog while I waited for my sister to order some donuts for us. The shop was perfect and the donuts were INCREDIBLE. So moist and flavorful. I can't wait to come back some other time without my dog so that I can check out all of the offerings and try many more things! I tried 5-6 different donut flavors all of which were great. I'd been hoping to find a classic place for donuts, and the bonus is wonderful staff. I'll certainly be back!