Visiting from out of town, 8:00am Saturday: no line, full selection, friendly and chill vibes. 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. read more

The Holy Donut - Ginger holy cannoli, blueberry, whoopie pie - Donuts Near Me - Portland, Maine

A deliciously denser style of donut famed for incorporating potato into the sweet treat. I got the seasonal honey lavender and the whoopie pie donuts. Opting to make the donut less fluffy and more cakey, the potato donuts have a nice, satisfying bite that is unique to other kinds. I couldn't necessarily discern the flavor, but it gave the donut essence to what it was trying to be. Not too sweet and satisfying to eat. Service was fast and they were already coveting a line a few minutes from opening. Ambiance was no frills and all about the holy product. read more

The Holy Donut - Donuts Near Me - Portland, Maine

First time ever having a doughnut made from potatoes & WOW! Where have I been? I am usually not a fan of denser doughnuts as I am from the land of Krispy Kreme but these were absolutely delicious. We got the old fashioned, vanilla glazed, maple bacon & bacon cheddar (savory stuffed doughnut that is perfect for breakfast). All were really good-of the sweet doughnuts I preferred the plain old vanilla glazed while my husband liked the old fashioned best (not sweet enough for me). Maple bacon did not disappoint with its salty sweetness & plenty of bacon! We have been back since our first visit & they were consistently great! read more

I had heard a lot about the famous Portland potato donuts, so I had to try one! I tried the blueberry glazed donut. I was lucky enough to try a fresh donut so it was warm and had a yummy glaze. It had an interesting flavor. It wasn't too sweet and had a fascinating crunch. read more

I've Seen Better Glaze 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)_/¯ read more

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I was visiting Portland and wanted something sweet before my flight back to California. I stumbled upon The Holy Donut and was very happy that I did! There was no wait on a Tuesday morning at 8:00am. I was immediately greeted by the friendly woman behind the counter and ordered a half dozen donuts. The donuts were a different texture than I'm used to but still very delicious. Since they are heavier than the typical donut; I felt like these were actual breakfast and could keep me full for longer (something I appreciated!) And I can attest that they travel well. The box of donuts survived my flight from Maine to California swimmingly! And we're delicious the following day. I would definitely return in the future! read more

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Service: Be prepared to wait at least 15-20 minutes during peak times. We went on a Saturday after breakfast (9 AM) and this place was packed! There was a line out the door. Food: Interesting concept and twist to the traditional donut! I was very intrigued on the"potato" donut...and had to try it myself! It tasted better than it sounds, I promise! My husband and I shred the Maine blueberry potato donut and it was delicious! Ambiance: No seating inside the shop. Literally counter order /to-go. read more

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Traveling from out of state and we were so excited to try their donuts. We ordered 5 and all besides the dark chocolate sea salt had a very strange flavor (like dirt/ earthiness that you usually get from beets or I guess potatoes in this case). Usually baking with potatoes doesn't add a flavor but this was very odd. For 5$ a donut we definitely won't be back. Not sure why it was so odd tasting. read more

I love donuts so trying these popular donuts was a must when we were in Portland. My husband and I shared: - Blueberry Glazed - Blueberry Lemon - Holy Cannoli Key Lime - Holy Cannoli Cherry - Bacon Cheddar To start, we were being indecisive and this is way too many donuts for two people. We planned on saving some for the next day, but they were so good we ate them all. My favorite donuts are light, fluffy, and melt in your mouth. That's not this type of donut. These potato donuts are moist though and still very good. The blueberry and canoli donuts were my favorites. We ordered online, but it wasn't crowded when we arrived around 8am on a weekend. read more

The Holy Donut - Blueberry Glazed, Blueberry Lemon, Holy Cannoli Key Lime, Holy Cannoli Cherry, Bacon Cheddar - Donuts Near Me - Portland, Maine

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We went to The Holy Donut around 7:30am and got four donuts (Chocolate Sea Salt, Vanilla, Blueberry Lemon, and Bacon & Cheddar). The texture of all of them were nice! Sort of like a denser cake donut. I think I prefer the yeast donut dough more. For me, the chocolate sea salt really lacked a strong chocolate flavor. It was more mild to me. Same with the vanilla. The blueberry lemon one was much better! It had a depth of flavor that the other two lacked. The bacon & cheddar one was absolutely divine. Even though we had arrived early, only 2 were left. So I guess other people agree as well! The bacon & cheddar donut was sitting in a warmer, so the cheese was melty when you bit into it. The donut had a slightly sweet dough but it balanced well with the savory bacon and melty cheese. Service was quick and easy, though it started to get busier while we were eating. There were multiple tables for you to sit at if you desired. It was an overall chill place. TLDR; I highly recommend the bacon & cheddar donut and the blueberry lemon donut. read more

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Ok, so on our way to Maine we heard about this amazing doughnut shop. We got to this alleged "amazing doughnut shop" and it was NOT amazing! Only amazing thing....was how INSANNNNEEEEE the prices are!! $4.50 and up for a single doughnut and FIFTY TWOOOO!!! FIFTY TWO DOLLARS FOR ONE DOZEN!!!! FIFTY!!!!! TWOO!!!! one more time...FIFTY. TWO! dollars for ONE DOZEN!!! their claim to fame...the doughnuts are made out of potatoes. I live in Idaho. Our whole lives are POTATOES! So when I tried these...ok, they were....ok, but were they great?? HELLLL NOOOO!!! This shops is. a prime example of a tourist shop taking INSANE advantage of people! and sadly people keep falling for it. We went to a doughnut shop in NH the day before...doughnuts were so much cheaper and holy shit!!! best tasting things ever! These at "Holy Doughnut" ugh! unbelievable waste of money. The staff was NEXT LEVEL...RUDE!!! I just don't get it! You work at a tourist attraction in downtown Portland Maine....you KNOW you will have a line out the door and yet...you hate dealing with the public. Who runs this place? Seriously, they are as bad as the staff....but I mean, they are the ones who hire these miserable fks at the counter. So you can charge 5 bucks for a single doughnut, FIFTY TWO for a dozen and yall...these doughnuts are small...they ain't nothing to write home to mama about by any means....you can charge that much for basic ass doughnuts and have the worst people every running the place? It's mind blowing! The word needs to get out...STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE!!! IT IS NNNNNOT WORTH IT!!!! I do not lie in my reviews. The hype you hear about this place is just that....it's...HYPE!!!! then toss on top....rudest employees...who had rap music blaring in there. Seriously, like....WTAF?? haha!! Again, poorly managed place! BUT people hear about this place and think they have to absolutely go! Trust me, there are a million other places that are SO MUCH BETTER!!! and they won't take advantage of you just because you're a tourist the way this place does. Be prepared for a long ass wait time too...for the most basic ass doughnuts. The line outside is long!! LONG and the wait can be more than 30 mins.. Y'all, never again!! Take me back to the truck stop in New Hampshire that had those amazing cinnamon doughnuts! Now THAT place is worth the money! and its not even remotely close to as overpriced as these fn potato ass doughnuts! Thanks for reading, YelperDoughnutTiers Cheers! read more

I got a half dozen to try and I know they're made of potato but the sheer weight of the box still shocked me. My favorite was definitely the vanilla glazed . The texture was shockingly light for what I thought a potato donut would be. It was still denser and a bit cake-y, but overall a pleasant texture complimented by the sweet vanilla glaze. I wasn't a fan of the maple, blueberry cinnamon, or coconut donuts. The flavors were all fine, but the inconsistency of the texture and overall denseness of them made them a bit unpleasant to eat. The blueberry glaze and lemon blueberry glaze donuts were delicious, but the texture was also a bit inconsistent as well. Overall, the service was quick and it's a cute spot to sit down at, but the inconsistencies of the donut textures makes me less inclined to return. read more

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Definitely a different kind of donut, dense made of potato. I appreciate having a gluten free donut available. Blueberry gf donut is the best! read more

Listen, I LOVE a good cake-y donut so I fully expected to be a big fan...but I wasn't. We ordered blueberry lemon and maple flavored donuts and they were FINE. The maple was best with just a hint of maple sweetness in the glaze. The blueberry lemon had potential but might have been overcooked. It was dry. Fun to try as a vacation treat, but at $5 each, I would expect a little more WOW factor. One big bonus--we were able to go early on Saturday of a holiday weekend and order with NO WAIT--something that didn't happen anywhere else! That's the miracle we had at Holy Donuts. read more

Stopped in to check out some donuts I read good things about. We got the blueberry lemon and the vanilla w sprinkles. Both were good, definitely a more dense cake like donut, but nothing to rave about. My gripe... $4.50 for a donut before tax!! And I'm used to NJ/NY pricing, but I've never paid $10 for 2 donuts before, absolutely insane pricing hence 3 stars. read more

The Holy Donut - Vanilla with sprinkles - Donuts Near Me - Portland, Maine

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Quick in, quick out, this place is all about fast service. Grab your donuts and enjoy them right on the sidewalk like everyone else. We were lucky enough to get a fresh batch. Warm, gooey, and absolutely delicious. It was our first time trying a potato donut, and it did not disappoint! A bit on the pricey side for donuts, but it's one of those Portland must-tries. Totally worth it for the experience (and the flavor). read more

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Food- potatoe donuts and coffee latte I like the potato doughnut because it was soft and gooey and all kinds of delicious service was great and quick ambience is a very quick donut shop. I love the teal color. This is a place to come if you wanna try the original potato donuts in Maine I highly recommended. read more

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Go early if you want all the flavors Best flavors - maple and cannoli: #1. Light cannoli filling and perfectly paired with the donut - lemon: tangy and perfect - coconut - chocolate was okay but a little dense (it's a potato donut) - maple bacon was okay read more

Not the best donut I've ever had, but it was good! I got the vegan lemon. I'm just not a big cake donut person. read more

The Holy Donut - Vegan lemon donut - Donuts Near Me - Portland, Maine

I have loved coming to Holy Donut for many years! I loved they accommodate allergies and diets such as gluten free and vegan, so they have something for all in the party to enjoy :) my personal favorites are the pomegranate and the maple bacon, but the chocolate sea salt is a great one too! Honestly, you can't go wrong with any flavor you get! read more

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Potatoes!!! The Donuts and coffee were awesome, but the stuffed Potatoe was spectacular!!! What a cosy, pleasant coffee shop. Staff was friendly and professional. Potatoe donuts in super fun flavors. The stuffed Potatoe was filled with bacon and just the right splash of cheeese. I wish I had tried the hash browns, gotta go back!!!! Soon!! read more

The Holy Donut - Stuffed Potatoe!! - Donuts Near Me - Portland, Maine

What a fun little shop. I've never had a potato donut before here, and let me tell you, it's less of a donut than a breakfast. It's a thick boy. This is the lembas of Lórien, where one donut is enough to fill a grown man's belly for a day. Yes, they are expensive, because you only need one. Several flavors, and I the few I tried were all delicious. The staff was kind and helped me pick out a dozen to take to work. (I'm not a local, and it seems this is a controversial pick to bring to the office. People had OPINIONS.) read more

While visiting Portland, I'd heard so many amazing reviews about The Holy Donut. I was very excited to try. Unfortunately, as soon as we walked in, we were hit with a strong odor that smelled like rancid oil. It was unpleasant enough that we decided to leave without ordering. This place is seriously overhyped and I was very disappointed. read more

The Holy Donut is a decent donut place, but I'm struggling to see what makes it so special. I get that the potato donut is what they're known for and I was excited to see what it entailed, but it didn't taste that much different from a regular donut. The main difference was how dense it was, like stick to the inside of your mouth dense. However, they do have their positives, like the wide variety of flavors (I liked the glazed blueberry) and the large portions. read more

The Holy Donut - Donuts Near Me - Portland, Maine

Donut s looked great but weren't that fresh to me even arriving minutes after they opened the doors. The blueberry glaze was the best one ! Others just missed the mark I'm afraid tasted like day old donuts. read more

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Loved the assortment of different flavors of donuts here. The blueberry donut was so cute and picturesque, however, pretty dry. The chocolate donut, on the other hand, was PERFECT. Packed full of flavor and not dry at all. Cute inside the shop and the coffee was pretty tasty as well (not pictured). read more

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Maybe the best and only potatoe donut option in the east coast. The blueberry one during the spring season is my fav! 2nd best option is the coconut one.Always stop by everytime im around maine! read more

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I agree with many of the 5 star ratings! The Holy Donut is most definitely a holy experience. Although a small store front with minimal seating, the menu makes up for it. There are so many donuts to choose from. I had such a hard time deciding. Ultimately, I went with the blueberry lemon, dark chocolate sea salt, and cherry cannoli donuts. They were so delicious. All of the donuts have a thick cake consistency. Thank you for the sweetest treat! read more

What can I say? This place is perfect and the vibe is so welcoming and relaxing. Now!! The donuts are out of this world. They have a large variety as well as gluten free, dairy free, and sugar free. Please check them out!! read more

Oh Holy Donut. Interesting experience. We went on a Tuesday around 11:30. People online mentioned they sell out so I reserved these a few days in advance, but I would say you don't need to do this (unless it's maybe a weekend). My favorite was the Gluten Free vanilla glaze. Believe it or not, it was more moist than the rest of the other donuts we got. We also got the "Vegan" Cherry Glaze, the Dark Chocolate Sea Salt and the Blueberry Glaze. Our second favorite was the Blueberry glaze but they all were a bit dry other than the gluten free (as mentioned). Note - you can get lattes at this location which are very good. It just mentions "Wicked Joes Coffee" online so I assumed they just offered regular coffee. The online ordering system is....confusing? Not sure that's the right word. When things sell out in store day of, they delete the buttons online to order individual flavors even if you're ordering for a future date. Also, it doesn't tell you that they offer lattes here so I ordered a coffee in advance so that I could get in and out the day of picking up. Come to find out they serve lattes so an employee had to refund the coffee, and have me re purchase the latte. Also, they only let you order online during certain hours. They shut it down unless it's during those specific hours. Also, I purchased a Vegan Cherry Glaze online and come to find out when I picked up that all of their donuts are Vegan. I was told this by one of the female employees. So I ended up with just a regular Cherry Glaze. Not sure why online they would offer a vegan cherry glaze then and a regular cherry glaze?? I will say I've had better donuts but still glad we got to try. They are very cakey/dense and could use a bit more icing. Note, this location was much nicer than the location downtown in Old Port. We stopped in there the day prior to see it and this location is much calmer and nicer inside. Also note, Old Port didn't offer the Blueberry Glaze online to order so another reason we went with this location! read more

The Holy Donut - Blueberry Glaze - Donuts Near Me - Portland, Maine

If you like donuts and you live in the Portland area and you can see, the holy donut is great for you yippee I love the holy donut is great. The coffee is good. The donuts are amazing and the service is awesome. The ambience is great music and picturesque views of the street. One downside is you do have to cross Park Avenue to get there there's no direct crossing there is but you have to Play chicken if you know what I mean. What I mean by that is you have to learn how to spin the roulette wheel and hope it lands on, that you're alive. That's why I like to use a light when crossing and the other. downside is when it snows the bricks are not really let me just say sturdy. And very slippery read more

Came right at opening -- first customer of the day -- so I had a good selection. Ordered six: cinnamon sugar, chocolate salt, blueberry lemon, key lime pie, cherry, maple. They were all good -- not my favorite kind of donut (I prefer less cakey ones) but I can understand why this spot is popular. Coffee was adequate. Service was cheery at 6:30am read more

The Holy Donut - Donuts Near Me - Portland, Maine

I love a cake style donut but never had a potato based one. My lemon blueberry was pretty dry, but my husband's maple was moist. Maybe mine had been sitting longer but we went around 930 am. Guess it's hit or miss. read more

They have potato donuts and everyone raves about them. Got the pomegranate cannoli and was told you have to eat it within 2 hours. First time hearing that after ordering something to eat. We ended up getting 6 donuts and that was definitely the tastiest. Otherwise it was okay. read more

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Be prepared to stand in line here as this place is quite famous (probably viral on TikTok). Their specialty is potato based donuts. This was my first one and the maple donut was very good. There are a lot of options including one donut with bacon. They do sell half dozen packs which are convenient for take away. Definitely would recommend trying if the line isn't too long. read more

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Drove past during a trip to Maine. These donuts are fresh, delicious, and have great flavor. The price is expensive for one donut! However, if you're in the area, definitely recommend to try it at least once! I wasn't able to try the coffee, hopefully next time. read more

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The inside is well kept and clean and the staff is very friendly. We were visiting from out of town and this was a highly recommended place to try. I wasn't a fan of the taste, but this has no bearing on the actual quality of the donuts. It just wasn't my cup of tea. read more

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The service was quick, location was perfect- nice and close to the hotel we were are. The donuts were delicious! Loved all the flavors, will def stop here again if I'm in the area. read more

I understand my opinion doesn't define the quality of anything, but even if I liked the donuts, I would never in a million years ever again pay that amount of money for donuts. read more

We came here and asked for their most popular donuts which they said were the maple bacon and the chocolate sea salt. Neither of us could finish them they were so bad. I have no clue why these are popular even our tour guide said they're terrible. I definitely think it's an experience and cool when something is unique to a city but I would maybe buy one and share it between friends for the experience, they are very bland and just very bad. read more