Kane's Donuts in Boston

We randomly came across this tucked away donut shop while walking through downtown Boston last weekend. My boyfriend LOVES donuts so we decided to pop in and try these out. The donuts are HUMONGOUS. The pics don’t even do them justice. They have so many unique flavors along with a full selection of gluten free donuts. We stayed basic and got the French cruller. It was so very amazing!! I love a good yeast donut instead of cake, and this was definitely a fresh yeast pastry! 10/10, super happy we stopped in!! Definitely give it a try! It’s the cute little shop too.

The hard truth is that for 4.5$ a donut, it is a ripoff, the size is larger but the thickness is near flat compared to the competition. Gluten-free donuts need to be re named to gluten-free donut style cakes as they resemble donuts only in how they look. All offerings are sweet to the extreme and kill all the taste from the dough, which should be the star of the show. The service was friendly, but they did not care much about helping with what flavors they have, no signage for prices near donuts, probably intentional as you would be scared off. Coffee was very good 👍 3 donuts - 2 coffee's 25$~ At these prices, I expect perfection in the entire experience.

The glazed donut was the best while the Boston crème wasn’t too good. The raspberry coconut was alright but wouldn’t buy it again. The donuts were soft and chewy, they’re also on the bigger side too so worth the price you’re paying

They are noted as best in Boston. We got a glazed and cinnamon cake donut. The sizes are large. The glazed was soft and chewy. The cinnamon crumbled a part at the touch and was a bit dry. Must get there early, sell out quick. We got there around 9am and they were already sold out of their specialty French Cruller that is only sold on Fridays. No seating take out only.

The gluten free donuts are the best I've had since being Celiac diagnosed! The chocolate glazed and toasted coconut definitely stood out as our GF favorites. Some of the flavors on the sign are only available seasonally, but they had a wide selection each time we went. The inside is small but they have lovely outdoor seating for when it's nice out. We'll be back every time we're in Boston 🍩

Kane's has some of the best donuts my wife and I have ever had. Their sizes are staggering—I think the Apple Fritter was the size of my head. The flavors popped, and the cake donuts had an excellent, crisp outside. No joke, I might fly back to Boston just for these donuts.

I'll be honest, I was skeptical at first. Everyone I knew talked this place up so much that I wondered if it was as good as they make it seem. I'll say that, although it wasn't as spectacular as they put it, it truly was an amazing donut shop. Their donuts look like they've never heard of the term shrinkflation. The sheer size is what gets me along with the delicious flavors! The atmosphere is quite welcoming and the employees are ready to answer any questions you may have. Overall, Kane's Donuts is definitely a decent destination spot.

Kane’s Donuts has the best donuts in the city! I really loved every bite of two donuts especially the cinnamon one. The donuts tasted fresh and baked perfectly! It’s an experience you must experience. My friend who is gluten free really loved the gluten free donuts here too! She finally felt included at a donut shop! The vibe makes you feel at home here. The variety from gluten free and nongluten free is remarkable here. I’ll hope to be back soon!

I am not much of a breakfast person, but god do I love a good donut and a latte. This place checked off the good donut part. I'm celiac, so gotta eat gluten free. I loveee that they changed their gluten free donuts to a dedicated celiac safe space so all of us gluten free weirdos can enjoy them now. I got the plain glazed and chocolate glazed gluten free cake donuts. Normally I think I lean toward chocolate donuts, but if I had to choose between the two, I'd go with the classic plain glazed. So so good. Sweet with the right balance of other spices so I'm not just tasting sugar. I'm not sure what they put in their plain glazed? Maybe cinnamon? Something sorta earthy and warm - either way, was delicious. I'm not sure if they offer gluten free yeast donuts? If so, will be on my 'to try' next time I'm around.

I'm not really into sweet stuff, but the youngin's in our group insisted that these were supposedly the best donuts around, so off we went hunting this place down....and thanks to Google maps, we finally found the place. This is a very cute, fun, and colorful donut bakery that's for take-out only.....you just get in the line, decide what you want from either the menu or display, order it, and pay for it at the cashier....very simple and easy. As for seating, there's really only a small bar counter by the window....probably better to take it outside to eat anyway, unless you don't mind people in line brushing up against you as it moves. The selection of donuts on display was not many, but what they did have looked absolutely amazing.....so pretty and creative to look at, so incredibly yummy to gaze at, and so very difficult to choose just one. As such, we each chose one we wanted to try.....the Cookies & Cream, the Boston Cream, the Maine Blueberry, and Honey Jelly, I did take a bite of each and they were all very good quality, very fresh made, and actually very decadently yummy. However, the Cookies & Cream and Maine Blueberry had that cakey texture to the donut that I'm not really into. I much prefer the classic soft and fluffy donut inside, and that was exactly what I got with the Honey Jelly. However, the filling, although really yummy too, was way too sweet for my taste. Ok, so this experience for me was likely a once in a lifetime event, since I try to eat a healthy diet.....but unfortunately, healthy eating absolutely won't be found here. Was still a very nice and fun experience though.

On the way to Kane's Donuts, I was passed by a customer with a large bag of their product. I've ordered twice now for pick up. There are signs typed out in all caps asking patrons to please ask for assistance in claiming their pastries. French Cruellers are available on Fridays only, by which they mean Friday mornings (hint, hint). I found it light, but a little oily. My preference was the Creme Brulee, which was large and fluffy, coated with a layer of shattering sugar and filled with a pleasant custard. Too sweet for some, but just fine for me.

These were amazing. I woke up fairly early on a Monday morning and felt a donut hankering, so I wandered over to Kane's to grab some for me and my top-tier chum who literally went to the school of hospitality. We were staying near Boston Common, so this ended up being about a 10- to 15-minute walk through what I'm assuming is the Boston equivalent of NYC's Financial District. It was probably around 7ish but you could see a few early birds coming in to start the week, and it didn't seem as gritty/dirty as its Manhattan counterpart. Kane's was easy to spot. The interior space is relatively small; this is a to-go establishment, with nothing that I saw in the way of seating. Despite it being primo donut time in my view, there was only one or two other customers in there at the time and I was waited on promptly. I opted for a half dozen donuts. I'd done a bit of research beforehand and knew the honey glaze was a big seller, so that was procured. For my own personal enjoyment, I went with one of my faves, maple/bacon, as well as a strawberry frosted. Morally (when in Rome) I also purchased the Boston Cream and two other frosted options, including a Celtics-themed one. My donuts were excellent. The flavor was perfect, and the density was right on the money. I don't like a donut that's TOO airy/light (similar to a mochi donut, which is starting to gain steam in my neck of the woods) and I'm not crazy about super heavy, cakey donuts. These were just right, and very decent sizes for the price. I also liked that the bacon was broken down into bits (I've encountered a few of these with giant slabs of bacon), which made it easier to munch on. My chum gave the rest top marks, and also confirmed they had some staying power - they survived the trip back home and contributed to her caloric intake the subsequent day, still fairly fresh apparently. I've made the mistake of going into Dunkin Donuts after 2PM and the same-day donut situation is rough and way too crunchy. Not a problem here at all. The service was also top-notch. The fellow behind the counter was very friendly, helpful and patient (standing stoically by as I hemmed and hawed over my options). Everyone I interacted with was in a pleasant mood, despite it being Monday morning, the darkest of times. Huge recommend and would absolutely stop by if I'm in a situation again where I need to require early morning sustenance for my people.

How to make a Monday not feel like a Monday - go to Kane's ! We have been enjoying Kane's donuts for years. It's a great place to bring out of town visitors as they will not be disappointed. Regardless of the line, service is always prompt and friendly. The inside is quite small! But don't let that fool you as they have a variety of offerings - even gluten free and they're pretty tasty. I usually order online for pickup cause it can get pretty busy, especially fri-Sundays! Don't take my word for it, try them for yourself!

I was ready for my after breakfast snack (lol) and a doughnut was the trick. Honey crisp - I had this while at the shop and I enjoyed the sweetness of the doughnut. The doughnut itself was very fresh. I had the blueberry doughnut about an hour later and I really liked how the doughnut tasted as if I just bought it from the store.

These are the BEST donuts in Boston! Kane's donuts come in yeast, cake, filled, and gluten free styles. Their gluten free donuts are also dairy and nut free, making them incredibly allergen friendly. You can't go wrong with any flavor, but their honey dip is my favorite (classic, not overly sweet, and fluffy like a delicious cloud). Their french cruller is also huge, crisp, and wonderfully airy. Maria is so sweet, and they have great customer service. There's some street parking nearby, and when it's warm out, they'll have a few tables and chairs outside. Highly recommend this Boston staple donut shop!

Cute shop, fast af, coffee was like a nice tbh u cool seen u around school vibe rate 6.5 vibe, no seating but you can walk fountain nearby and sit there and think about the $12 breakfast sandwich w a small coffee u bought and think about if it was worth it

This cute spot was small inside so you need to do takeout but there's a small grassy area with benches nearby so you can sit there like I did. The staff was friendly but did give us the wrong donut which was a bummer. We asked for the blueberry crunch and got the normal blueberry but it was still good. The crème brûlée donut was my personal favorite and weirdly enough the milk was delicious. Defiantly recommend

Doughnuts are so soft and fluffy. Had a sweet and salty sandwich. All the fillings were so good. I would have liked the cheese more melted, but it was good. There's an indoor place to eat next door. Staff was attentive and friendly. Really feels like a small town doughnut place.

Wow these donuts are quite possibly the best I've ever had in my life! After hearing great things about it, I first went in person on a Sunday at 1pm and unfortunately they were almost sold out of everything except they had two peanut butter donuts left. I took one and it was delicious. I knew I had to try Kane's again at an earlier time with more in stock. This morning I noticed they were on Uber Eats and was overjoyed to try a variety of flavors through delivery. I got the Boston Creme, Creme Brulee, Lemon, Salted Caramel Glaze, and the Donut of the Day which ended up being chocolate with coconut shavings. Each donut was top of its category. I was most impressed by the Creme Brulee but my favorite was the lemon! It was filled with a delicious and light lemon custard. I will definitely be going back and ordering some more!

Dining method: Counter-serve and sat at the tables outside Item(s) ordered: Apple Cider gluten-free donut and small iced coffee Service: Fast! Value: Sadly expensive for some items, especially for the gluten-free option. My doughnut was over $5. The review: I always say that I'm willing to pay, as long as the food is quality. This rings true when shelling out for a Kane's donut at this cute and humble counter-serve spot. Dense and flavorful, even the gluten-free options will render you mute with happiness. The only drawback was their iced coffee, which was less than drinkable. But I was there for the donuts! Highly recommend.

Such good food, and a great walkable location from our hotel. Everyone was very kind.

Great breakfast! So many donuts and so many gluten free options! Got a whole box to last my trip!

Pretty yummy but I found it to be very sweet. This is a personal preference, but I naturally am not a fan of super sweet things. It was fresh, the staff was friendly but for my taste overy sweet.

Looking for a doughnut spot before heading into the office and found this gem. I got the honey glazed and pumpkin doughnut. They were offering coffee deals when I stopped in, but I was already 3 espressos in and didn't need more caffeine. I appreciated the deal though! I stopped in and was impressed by the options (muffins and other pastries should you not be into doughnuts). There was a good number of orders that were to be picked up (good sign and also a good way to make sure you have what you want). Onto the doughnuts. They're quite big! I was satisfied for a good bit from eating the honey glazed for breakfast. I liked it, but didn't love the honey glazed. I found it a bit too sweet. As for the pumpkin, it gives all the fall vibes--definitely recommend. Service was quick and attentive!

First thing I have to say is stop reading this review and just go!! We loved this place and I am planning on making several more trips before I leave Boston (thank god they ship!) We tried their GF donuts because my boyfriend has celiac and I was super impressed with all the info on their website and the separate kitchen for KGF donuts! It's so nice when restaurants/bakeries take gluten allergies seriously. I don't have celiac, and sometimes am not too impressed by GF versions of my favorite foods, but I genuinely could not tell that these donuts were GF, a really difficult task for baked goods!! They were fluffy and still cake like without being too dense, and the chocolate strawberry was a bit crispy/crunchy on the underside which is my favorite. Flavors we got: monthly chocolate strawberry (if you're reading this when it's still available, I'm serious you need to SPRINT there and try this now), butter crunch, and lemon poppyseed. All of them were so good, but if I had to designate a "least favorite" it would be butter crunch because it was a bit too heavy for me. We still ate it all though, so don't stress too much. Price is as expected, it's not Dunkin' prices but these are not normal donuts. A must visit for anyone visiting Boston!

These donuts are HUGE! The variety of classic and seasonal flavors is awesome. The enormous size and texture of the donuts makes them even better. Definitely check this place out if you are looking to try something different than your typical Dunkin' Donuts

This place is dangerously close to work so any time we have a work event we tend to come here for the dessert. Everything is good and quite large. I tend to go for the bear claw but can never finish it in one sitting. The staff here is always really nice and social. There isn't anywhere to sit in the winter, maybe some outdoor seating in the summer, I'm not sure.

Was craving some of the BEST donuts in Boston! So I ordered the Creme Brûlée, the KGF blueberry Blast and the Apple Fritter today! So delicious and hit the spot and wash it down with a bottle of milk to complete it! Love KANES Donuts you can never go wrong with them! Donuts are always fresh and they put a smile on your face while eating them!!

If there is a donut shop hall of fame then Kane's should be an inductee. They are in the financial district of Boston but not far from Quincy Market/ Fanieul Hall. For our stays at The Dagny Hotel ( former Hilton) they are one block out the back of the hotel. Huge, freshly baked donuts that are somewhat cake-like in texture. We love the maple frosted and the apple cider varieties but the many other varieties look great too. Service was very pleasant. The lady that helped me was so nice. They offered me a pumpkin flavored coffee for free even though I only bought 3 donuts. Not sure what it was that prompted the promotion but I said no thanks as I had a cold brew from the nearby Tradesman ( also great). Have to admit that the donuts are so good I went back a second straight day. Glad I'm doing lots of walking in Boston. The donuts aren't inexpensive but they are a genuine morning pleasure so live a little and eat up!!

These donuts were DELICIOUS! They are huge. Eat donut was the size of 2 donuts combined. The flavors are great and they were super fresh. They are completely worth all the hype! Hands down the best donut I've ever had! I can't wait to get back to Boston for these donuts

Stopped in real quick to grab a couple donuts. We got the strawberry frosted donut and a Boston cream. Wow these donuts are incredible, so soft and flavorful. So yummyyyyyy!

OK, I get it. I understand the hype, and why this place has been rated some of the best donuts in the United States. I came on a Sunday morning before catching a train out of town, and there was a bit of a line. But the line moved quickly, and the service was fast and friendly. I opted to try their infamous, honey glaze doughnut, which was rated an award winner. And since I was in Boston, why not order a Boston cream donut?! Both donuts were absolutely delicious, quite large, and very filling. I would definitely recommend giving this place a look if you are a donut fan or connoisseur.

Don't know why I waited so long trying these!! So many great flavours! I tried some of the September flavours; apple caramel and blueberry crunch! So so good!! They are huge!

I revisited Kane's Donuts today and was pleasantly surprised to see a completely different staff from my experience 3 days an ago, The donuts and coffee were excellent ( I am partial to the raised glazed though. ). The staff were polite, welcoming and efficient . One couldn't ask for more from a customers point of view and I'm guessing.. a business owners as well.

Big, fluffy donuts that no amount on the treadmill can take away my guilty pleasure! We were in walking distance and it was Labor Day weekend. My hubby ordered this delightful cruller type donut filled with a small amount of delicious, creamy sweet cheese. Not overpowering and made that one melt in your mouth. I ordered the fresh blueberry donut, chock full of local berries and too big for me to finish alone so I shared some w my new finch friends.. just the soft inside part though. You can't go wrong here. So what are you waiting for? Go there. Get some. Life is too short for boring food!

The donuts are really tasty for a small little place it would be nice to be bigger and half a mini cafe. They should switch up their flavors and do different seasonal flavors and not the same cycle

My boyfriend went in first thing this am and asked for 4 GF donuts for me, 2 lemon and 2 blueberry. When he brought them home they were brioche style, obviously non of them were GF. I have celiac disease thankfully I knew the GF ones are cake style however many other guests may not be so lucky. EDUCATE YOUR STAFF

Sooooooo good. All of their gluten-free donuts are also dairy free. They're made in a dedicated facility. The staff change their gloves for each customer. They don't have every flavor every day, apparently, or at least they sold out of a bunch by the time we got there around 11am. Nonetheless, there were still maybe...10 different options!?!? They are tasty af. After my wife and I left with a dozen (we planned to eat over a couple of days, no judgment please), a mom went in and her daughter stayed outside with other family members. After a couple of minutes, after asking all the details, the mom motioned for her daughter to come in and OMG the glee on the little kid's face - it was the first REAL donut she was going to have in her life. If you're in Boston. If you're not in Boston, I'm told they ship. I'm going to try it one day in the not too distant future.

kanes is super small and tucked away in a high rise. but there is a large outdoor area you can sit in after you order. the gluten free blueberry donut was delicious. not too sweeet and was more cake like texture. the original honey glazed donut was very seeet and fluffy / airy. & the coffee was very good ! over. all $$$ for a small treat

Best honey dip ever! The service is also incredible and they give you a free hot coffee!

I was a little disappointed when I checked out Kane's. My friend and I went some time around noon and the majority of their flavors were gone. Their donuts are pricey and they don't sell other bakery items. They do have 40+ flavors as well as gluten free options. In the donut shop itself there is no seating, but there are a couple tables right outside. They're open 7-2:30pm daily, so if you're looking to buy the popular donuts, I'd recommend going as soon as Kane's opens. It is easily accessible by the T or blue bikes. Overall rating: 5/10

Famous donut shop in Boston known for their honey glazed donuts. The donuts are huge and filling and very delicious. I enjoyed that they weren't overly sweet and the donut was nice and fluffy. Definitely a pricier donut but worth it for the quality! Staff was also super friendly and let me take the time to pick out my donuts. Would recommend.

The service was very good and the fact that they have gluten free donuts is amazing. My daughter and husband both have celiac and one of the things they miss is indulgences like donuts. The coffee was also very good. I will definitely go again

If you love donuts, you will love Kane's Donuts in Boston. Looking forward to going back!

This is now on my top rankings of doughnut spots OVERALL . Which says a lot because doughnuts are my favorite dessert. This spot was recommended by a friend who lives in Boston and I was obsessed! Super soft moist doughnut on the inside, very fresh. I got the blueberry doughnut and they actually hand roll fresh blueberries into the dough before they bake them. also, I was very impressed on their gluten free selection. The staff was very friendly and kind. I'll definitely be coming back again!

On my way to grab some pizza I saw this donut shop and bought their turtle donut ($4). It was very good and the toppings/glaze were unbelievable. I believe this was a cake donut, not old fashioned. Also, it was not small at all. Great value.

Three words: Gluten. Free. Donuts. If you eat a gluten free diet, you NEED to get donuts from here. They have a ton of flavor options, I had the GF apple cider donut the first time we went (yes, there was a second time!) then I had the GF jelly filled donut the second time. Both equally incredible.

Great Donuts! Great selection! Good service. If you want Dunkin Coffee, it's right across the street, but Kane's Donuts are way better.

A solid donut joint for a quick on-the-go breakfast treat! The worker running the shop was super sweet! We ordered a Honey-Dip Donut ($3.25) and a Strawberry Frosted Donut ($3.50). Now, I rarely ever eat donuts, so when I bit into these, wow was I in for a treat! My teeth sunk right in! Now that is a fluffy, airy good donut! The Honey-Dip was the right amount of sweet without the honey taste being too overwhelming. They were nothing special to be so award winning, but I guess the simpleness made them so good! The Strawberry Frosted was TART. I'm talking sour as much as it was sweet, and it was also extremely sweet. Both the sweet and sour flavors of the frosting was so strong, but at least the thick dough balanced out the frosting. I enjoyed the Christmasy sprinkles on top, what a cute touch! Eating these was like eating fat marshmallows. And they were humungo! Kane's is worth a try at least once whenever you're in Boston!

Ordered: Medium Iced Coffee (~$6) with 2 shots of Caramel (~$3) Boston Cream Donut (~$4) Creme Brûlée Donut (~$4) Aya's take: When in Boston, I had to get a Boston Cream. But first things first, why is a coffee $9. It's unbelievable to not only be charged ~$6 for a coffee but an additional ~$3 for caramel. That must be some mistake, but I obviously didn't see the receipt until I asked for it after paying. The donuts are rich and filling. Both were delicious with a good portion of cream on the inside. Stick to the donuts when you come here!

They have the best yeast raised donut in my opinion! The honey glazed, powdered sugar donut and the plain old fashioned are giant! I went with the classic because this allows me to compare them across different shops. Their yeast raised no-filling donuts have the most pillowy/soft/fluffy dough I've never had. It tasted sooooo good! The feeling when the slightly savory dough melt in your mouth with the honey glaze feels amazing! The plain old fashioned is good but since I'm not a cake donut fan, I don't have too much to say about that. Will come back for the classic yeast raised donuts!!

Bad customer service. Go somewhere else. Donuts are fine, customer service is shockingly poor. Don't bother. Go to Union's instead. I had a remarkably bad experience today. Read on if you're interested. I ordered about $50 worth of donuts for my office last Friday, 1/5, scheduled for pick up for today, 1/8. I go to the counter and tell the two staff members my check number and my name. They hand me a bag and I leave. I put the donuts down at my office and have to immediately begin work. Someone points out to me that this must be incorrect, as there are barely any donuts in the bag. I read the bag and it is the wrong order. I bring the bag back to Kane's immediately and explain that they handed me the wrong order. They say the bag I took was from yesterday and wasn't paid for. They asked me to cover the $18 cost of the wrong order, as I did not bring the food back because the office mistakenly took it to eat. I tell them that that is not my issue, and that I did not receive the order I paid for. The guy (bearded, middle aged) actually accuses me of taking the bag instead of him handing it to me. And he starts putting together my order, which means it wasn't even ready for when I originally arrived. I refused to pay for the $18 order they gave me. He even said "Forget about yesterday, this is about today, and I'm $18 short. Don't you have a company card?" Which I wasn't about to explain my finances to him. I left with my correct order and did not pay for the $18 order that was never picked up. I purchase $50 worth of donuts fairly often. I can't believe they would risk that business over one $18 order. They were shortsighted and rude to me, accusing me of taking a wrong order in front of other customers. I am very weary of returning. And I would like an apology in response to my poor review. I went to Better Bagels for lunch and told the cashier what happened in casual conversation. He tells me this is not the first time he's heard stories about this: he's heard of lazy employees and poor customer service. Guess the word is spreading about what Kane's is really like. God forbid they give you the wrong order. Expect to pay for it out of your own pocket. https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g60745-d8016317-r932874635-Kane_s_Donuts-Boston_Massachusetts.html#

The sweet and salty sandwich was delicious. Donuts were great as well as the friendly service.

I literally come here every Sunday to get donuts and every time I come it must be me cause I see all these big donuts and everytime I get them they are almost half the size and when you spend $15 for 4 donuts it gets me mad! maybe I'll spend my money at another donut shop as every this happens‍....

These donuts were HUGE!!!! Definitely were heavy! We came in around 1 and so many options were already sold out! Luckily we got to sneak some yum flavors in. Enjoyed the gluten free cookies and cream the most, it tasted like a chocolate cake with some Oreo bits for added crunch.

Fucking Hell what a amazing donut. Bought 4 here... Oreo Cream, blueberry, honey glaze & Apple fritter. Wanted to go back to grab the other flavors So good

First time coming here, and after seeing the wide selection of high quality donuts, I knew I would be doing myself a disservice by not trying at least one. I got the apple fritter, which was absolutely ginormous, dense, and delicious! I only wish it had more apples, as I mostly tasted the cinnamon sugar and glaze. But hey, the few bites that did have the essence of apples were heavenly.

As always, great donuts. Also got a SEC on English. Horrible! Somehow it was undercooked and English muffin hard as a rock but not toasted. I'll stick to my Choco Frosted.