Maine is known for many different quintessential food items, from lobster to blueberry pie. But, that doesn’t mean we’re only good at a few things. Everyone loves donuts and Mainers do them pretty darn well! Here are our picks for the best donut shops in Maine. If you’ve got a favorite, let us know!
- Willow Bake Shoppe, Rockport
Willow Bake Shoppe / Facebook
Willow Bake Shoppe / Facebook You’ll be in heaven if cake donuts are your favorite variety. The goods are all homemade and come with lots of different toppings. If cake isn’t your thing, fear not! You can get that as well on a daily basis! Visit them at: 1084 Commercial St, Rockport / 207-596-0564.
- Dirty Dozen Donuts, Sanford
Dirty Dozen Donuts, Sanford / Facebook
Dirty Dozen Donuts, Sanford / Facebook You can partially thank another of the shops on this list of the beauty that is Dirty Dozen. We love the cake option, along with the chocolate cake option. They’ve got lots of toppings, such as butter crunch and chocolate, along with delicious filled versions such as lemon and maple creme. They continue to expand so check to see if there’s a location near you! Visit them at: 913 Main St, Sanford / 207-251-9288.
- Pretentious Pie Co., Naples
Pretentious Pie Co. / Facebook
Pretentious Pie Co. / Facebook This newly opened shop might not fit in with the other “forever Maine” spots on this list, but we love their options and cool vibe. In additional to delicious donuts, they’ve got you covered for lunch and coffee as well! Visit them at: 679 Roosevelt Trail, Naples / 207-693-3004.
- Sadie’s Bakery, Houlton
Sadie’s Bakery / Facebook
Sadie’s Bakery / Facebook Sadie’s is another option if you like your donuts with some Maine longevity! This bakery was created in 1948 and has been providing the Houlton area with fresh-baked goods on a daily basis ever since! The offering is simple - either plain or the daily specialty, but they almost always sell out. Get there early, or enjoy another delicious option! Visit them at: 5 Water St, Houlton / 207-532-6650.
- Reilly’s Bakery, Biddeford
Reilly’s Bakery / Facebook
Reilly’s Bakery / Facebook Reilly’s has been around for about 100 years and is a third-generation family owned and operated bakery. While many people rave about the plain donut with chocolate frosting as well as the maple bacon, we love to see what new things they’re coming up with! Visit them at: 232 Main St, Biddeford / 207-283-3731.
- The Holy Donut, Portland
The Holy Donut / Facebook
The Holy Donut / Facebook Words cannot express our love for this spot. It might be the local potato recipe, or it could be the unique flavors - we love the maple version! Whatever it is, we recommend a stop by either of their Portland-area locations. Visit them in the Old Port at: 7 Exchange St, Portland / 207-874-7774.
- Frosty’s Donuts, Brunswich (and Freeport!)
Frosty’s Donuts / Facebook
Frosy’s Donuts / Facebook Another Maine shop, through and through! Frosty’s was originally owned by the Frost family in the 1950s. While it was sold, the shop is still serving up donuts using the original Bob Frost recipes. We love that each is customizable at the make-your-own station. Visit them at: 54 Maine St, Brunswick / 207-729-4258.
- Urban Sugar Donuts, Kingfield
Urban Sugar Donuts / Facebook
Urban Sugar Donuts / Facebook One of the “trendier” options on this list, Urban Sugar began as a food truck bringing sugar highs to Sugarloaf Mountain. They’ve now got an actual location, which you’ll love as well. Get in touch with them at: 207-747-8823.
- Congdon’s Doughnuts, Wells
Congdon’s Doughnuts / Facebook
Congdon’s Doughnuts / Facebook This family run and owned shop has been around since 1955! You’ll love their freshly made doughnuts, pastries, and breakfast foods. Visit them at: 1090 Post Road, Wells / 207-646-4219.
- Lil’s Cafe, Kittery
Lil’s Cafe / Facebook
Lil’s Cafe / Facebook Lil’s Cafe is beloved for their famous crullers, which sell out on a daily basis! They’re located in Wallingford Square and are great for some Tandem coffee, wonderful loose leaf tea, as well as a variety of lunch foods. soups, salads and sandwiches. Visit them at: 7 Wallingford Sq, # 106, Kittery / 207-703-2800.
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Willow Bake Shoppe / Facebook
You’ll be in heaven if cake donuts are your favorite variety. The goods are all homemade and come with lots of different toppings. If cake isn’t your thing, fear not! You can get that as well on a daily basis! Visit them at: 1084 Commercial St, Rockport / 207-596-0564.
Dirty Dozen Donuts, Sanford / Facebook
You can partially thank another of the shops on this list of the beauty that is Dirty Dozen. We love the cake option, along with the chocolate cake option. They’ve got lots of toppings, such as butter crunch and chocolate, along with delicious filled versions such as lemon and maple creme. They continue to expand so check to see if there’s a location near you! Visit them at: 913 Main St, Sanford / 207-251-9288.
Pretentious Pie Co. / Facebook
This newly opened shop might not fit in with the other “forever Maine” spots on this list, but we love their options and cool vibe. In additional to delicious donuts, they’ve got you covered for lunch and coffee as well! Visit them at: 679 Roosevelt Trail, Naples / 207-693-3004.
Sadie’s Bakery / Facebook
Sadie’s is another option if you like your donuts with some Maine longevity! This bakery was created in 1948 and has been providing the Houlton area with fresh-baked goods on a daily basis ever since! The offering is simple - either plain or the daily specialty, but they almost always sell out. Get there early, or enjoy another delicious option! Visit them at: 5 Water St, Houlton / 207-532-6650.
Reilly’s Bakery / Facebook
Reilly’s has been around for about 100 years and is a third-generation family owned and operated bakery. While many people rave about the plain donut with chocolate frosting as well as the maple bacon, we love to see what new things they’re coming up with! Visit them at: 232 Main St, Biddeford / 207-283-3731.
The Holy Donut / Facebook
Words cannot express our love for this spot. It might be the local potato recipe, or it could be the unique flavors - we love the maple version! Whatever it is, we recommend a stop by either of their Portland-area locations. Visit them in the Old Port at: 7 Exchange St, Portland / 207-874-7774.
Frosty’s Donuts / Facebook
Frosy’s Donuts / Facebook
Another Maine shop, through and through! Frosty’s was originally owned by the Frost family in the 1950s. While it was sold, the shop is still serving up donuts using the original Bob Frost recipes. We love that each is customizable at the make-your-own station. Visit them at: 54 Maine St, Brunswick / 207-729-4258.
Urban Sugar Donuts / Facebook
One of the “trendier” options on this list, Urban Sugar began as a food truck bringing sugar highs to Sugarloaf Mountain. They’ve now got an actual location, which you’ll love as well. Get in touch with them at: 207-747-8823.
Congdon’s Doughnuts / Facebook
This family run and owned shop has been around since 1955! You’ll love their freshly made doughnuts, pastries, and breakfast foods. Visit them at: 1090 Post Road, Wells / 207-646-4219.
Lil’s Cafe / Facebook
Lil’s Cafe is beloved for their famous crullers, which sell out on a daily basis! They’re located in Wallingford Square and are great for some Tandem coffee, wonderful loose leaf tea, as well as a variety of lunch foods. soups, salads and sandwiches. Visit them at: 7 Wallingford Sq, # 106, Kittery / 207-703-2800.
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