{"id":2036,"date":"2012-01-12T17:51:47","date_gmt":"2012-01-12T17:51:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/visitingnewengland.com\/blog-cheap-travel\/?p=2036"},"modified":"2014-01-04T18:20:10","modified_gmt":"2014-01-04T23:20:10","slug":"the-best-donut-shops-in-the-boston-area","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/visitingnewengland.com\/blog-cheap-travel\/?p=2036","title":{"rendered":"The Best Donut Shops in the Boston Area"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Mouthwatering donuts from Donut Express, Medfield, Mass. (photo by Eric)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Donuts are definitely not good for you, but they are cheap, delicious and a nice, occasional treat. The Boston area used to have many local donuts shops, but sadly, many have gone the way of the five and dime and downtown clothing store.<\/p>\n

It’s a real testimony to the following five Boston area locally-owned and operated donut shops that they have survived and continue to thrive with lines sometimes out the door:<\/p>\n

<\/a>Kane’s Donuts, Saugus
\n<\/strong>The donuts are huge and so are the appetites in this famous old-fashioned North Shore donut shop established in 1955. They’ve got the donut science down to a tee with offerings that burst with sweetness, soft texture and flavors like apple cider, black raspberry jam with whip cream, and the classic honey dip. I know Kane’s experiments with different flavors, so be prepared for creative offerings — or just stick with the traditional. Either way, you are in donut heaven here. 120 Lincoln Ave. Tel. (781) 233-8499<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Country Kitchen<\/strong>, Walpole <\/strong>
\nIn business for nearly 45 years, Country Kitchen Donuts is the ultimate old school townie spot that makes outstanding donuts. It’s a great place to sit down for a donut, coffee and some spirited local conversation at the counter. Nice staff, too, that seems to know everyone. \u00a0Go for the ample jelly and cream-filled donuts, you won’t be disappointed! 745 Main St., Tel. (508) 668-4044.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n