The Holy Donut

Donut shop · Portland

The Holy Donut

Donut shop · Portland

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177 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101

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The Holy Donut serves dense, moist donuts made from Maine potatoes with inventive flavors like maple bacon and dark chocolate sea salt.  

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177 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101 Get directions

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"The hand cut, potato based donuts from The Holy Donut are truly holy and an experience not to be missed. The delicious donuts rotate flavors ranging from Allen's Coffee Brandy (a Maine staple) to dark chocolate with sea salt, and they sell out fast! The Holy Donut recommends visiting before noon for the best flavor selection and to ensure you will get a taste of the savory treat." - Mainelyseo

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Dustin Schroeder

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A Sweet Slice of Maine at The Holy Donut The Holy Donut is a must-visit if you're anywhere near Portland or Scarborough. We stopped in during our trip to Maine and were blown away by the unique flavors, warm service, and cozy atmosphere. Their famous potato donuts live up to the hype, dense, moist, and full of flavor. We tried a variety, but the standouts were the key lime, blueberry glazed, and the maple bacon. Each one had a perfect balance of sweetness and texture, and you can really taste the quality ingredients. The caramel coffee paired perfectly with the donuts, and the staff was friendly and efficient, even with a steady stream of customers. The vibe is casual and welcoming, and it’s clear this place is loved by both locals and visitors. If you're looking for a treat that’s uniquely Maine, The Holy Donut delivers in every way. We’ll definitely be back next time we’re in town.

Charlie Matthews

Google
Meh. Not bad, but nothing to rave about. And pretty dense too. To be clear, I think they are just different than what I’m used too. And it’s good to point that out. It’s a potato flour donut. It’s different. Heavier than a regular cake donut. Kinda greasy too. But the chocolate whoopie version was the best. Vanilla version wasn’t bad either. But give it a whirl… just not my thing. Small lobby area, limited seating.

Sharon H.

Google
Must eat when visiting Portland NH. They have multiple locations. We visited the one in downtown area. There was a line when we arrived, even a longer line when we left. The staff were friendly and efficient as they could be. The dough was not fried. A healthy way to indulge the sweet. Many different flavors to choose. They also offered hash browns for savory treats. Pretty much take out only. There were some benches inside. Merchandise shelves and small company items. Not much of the decoration.

Nehal Ahmed

Google
This is a very popular tourist spot in Old Port. We saw lines going around the shop, but luckily when we came it was few people in front of us. The store itself is small, only couple of chairs and tables for dining in. Guests need to order straight at the register. They got a a variety of donut flavors, alongside few drinks options. They make the donuts in huge batches, saw the stacks of donuts in the back of the kitchen. They serve the donuts on the spot from the stack. We got the vanilla and sea salt flavors. They were decent. The unique part was they were made out of potatoes. But I still wondered what’s the reason behind such popularity for their donuts!!!

Emma-Rose Geisler

Google
My fiancé and I have been to Portland twice now. We always heard amazing things about it here and were skeptical. But we figured we would go ahead and try it. We split a maple donut and it was so good!!! A great donut that we will definitely have again during our next visit! ☺️

Melanie E

Google
They take their donuts to another level! Food: 5/5 - holy moly- these donuts are delish, fresh and not too heavy and not too light. I loved their donuts. They integrate homegrown Maine potatoes into the donuts. I had the coconut donut and could have easily a few more! If you love donuts, you’ll love it here. Service: 5/5 friendly and cheerful server. Atmosphere: 5/5 great vibes to the place. There are a few tables to sit at to enjoy a beverage and yummy donut.

Selifa Lopes

Google
Not usually a donut person, but I had to try them given the hype and they didn’t disappoint. Donuts were dense with a homemade feel that really stood out. Traditional donut was lightly sweetened, just the way I like it.

Khanh Nguyen

Google
Maybe it’s just not my thing? Didn’t love the density of the donut. The texture just wasn’t right for me. We got a cinnamon sugar donut and a cake donut. It was a confusing experience…the cinnamon sugar donut texture was dense like a cake donut, but the cake donut was much more airy and seemed slightly fluffier/less dense. Glad we went in with no line to try these but they’re all hype for me.
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Melanie E.

Yelp
They take their donuts to another level! Food: 5/5 - holy moly- these donuts are delish, fresh and not too heavy and not too light. I loved their donuts. They integrate homegrown Maine potatoes into the donuts. I had the coconut donut and could have easily eaten a few more! If you love donuts, you'll love it here. Service: 5/5 friendly and cheerful server. Ambiance: 5/5 great vibes to the place. There are a few tables to sit at to enjoy a beverage and yummy donut.
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Nehal A.

Yelp
This is a very popular tourist spot in Old Port. We saw lines going around the shop, but luckily when we came it was few people in front of us. The store itself is small, only couple of chairs and tables for dining in. Guests need to order straight at the register. They got a a variety of donut flavors, alongside few drinks options. They make the donuts in huge batches, saw the stacks of donuts in the back of the kitchen. They serve the donuts on the spot from the stack. We got the vanilla and sea salt flavors. They were decent. The unique part was they were made out of potatoes. But I still wondered what's the reason behind such popularity for their donuts!!!
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Wei H.

Yelp
Must eat when visiting Portland. They have multiple locations. We visited the one in downtown area. There was a line when we arrived, even a longer line when we left. The staff were friendly and efficient as they could be. The dough was not fried. A healthy way to indulge the sweet. Many different flavors to choose. They also offered hash browns for savory treats. Pretty much take out only. There were some benches inside. Merchandise shelves and small company items. Not much of the decoration.
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Levi S.

Yelp
-Service was great. -Pop-in and pop out type of place! Honestly, it is a donut, and at first glance it fits the bill. However If you are a cake donut truist, it is a different take...you may or may not like them. Surprisingly light and fluffy compared to a normal cake donut. Downside: the donuts themselves have no flavor, and all the good stuff and actual Flavor notes are coming from the icing, which is the best part. My take: if you are a chef/cook or foodie...try it, but temper your expectations. FYI These are just cake donuts, no other style. I knew this going in, if you didn't.
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Stephanie G.

Yelp
I didn't think the donuts lived up to the hype, but they were nice. There was a line out the door, but it moved quickly. We couldn't decide between 2 blueberries and got the blueberry glazed and blueberry cinnamon sugar. The cinnamon sugar one was sweeter, but both were a little dryer than I expected. The key lime filled donut was like a little cake, so it was nice. Receiving the donuts didn't take long to receive. They were fine, but I wouldn't wait in a long line again for one.
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Hee Y.

Yelp
There was no line when we arrived around 10am on a Monday. The employee who took our order was friendly. He mentioned the dark chocolate sea salt was most popular, so he grabbed one of those. And also the key lime holy cannoli. Both were good - soft and not too sweet. There weren't that many places to eat inside and all the seating was taken. I wish there were tables to eat at outside.
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Julianne W.

Yelp
Service? Phenomenal. The shop itself? Positively adorable and very small, so if it's packed you may have to take your donut on the go! And to the meat and potatoes of this review (no pun intended), the donuts: incredible. The flavors are so delightful and different than your typical donut, they are perfectly dense without being too heavy, and they're the perfect size! I got the dark chocolate sea salt, which was arguably my favorite, but also got the key lime pie which was good as well. Great job, Holy Donut!
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Grace X.

Yelp
Had to come by to try the famous Maine potato donuts! There was a line out the door when we came, but it went fairly quickly. They were sold out of several flavors, but still had a lot left too. Vegan options were plentiful and marked with a purple flower. We tried a cherry and vanilla flavor, both of which were delicious. My dad also got a cold brew which he was really impressed with.
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Jennifer O.

Yelp
This place was a must visit while in Portland and it didn't disappoint. They had many flavors & what makes it unique is that it's made out of potato. We got the strawberry sprinkle & the chocolate donut. Both were really good. I heard the line is usually long but I guess since it was freezing there was no real wait.
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Iris S.

Yelp
We had seen seen several reviews on this place and had someone at our hotel suggest we try it and decided to grab a couple of donuts on our way out of town. The staff was very friendly and they had a good variety to choose from. I honestly couldn't eat more than 1 donut on my own. We chose a holy cannoli vanilla and blueberry holy cannoli. We both preferred the vanilla, but they were pretty substantial and interesting. Something to note- you do need to pay for a meter on the street to park.
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Alex Z.

Yelp
Went whale watching today and this donut shop was right in front of the slip. Wife and I ordered a few varieties and everything lacked flavor. Wasn't impressed at all.
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Emily K.

Yelp
My friend was raving about these potato donuts so we had to give them a try! We went two separate times and split a bacon cheddar potato donut and then the chocolate sea salt. I truly have no idea where the potato comes in but the donuts were great! The bacon cheddar does not photograph well but it was delicious. There weren't any in the display when we got there in the early afternoon but they made some more for us so we got a hot and fresh one! The chocolate sea salt was super rich and delicious. They are pricey but the sweet donuts are definitely bigger than your average dunkin so I felt it was worth it. Love that they have gluten free options available in the regular flavors too!
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Margaret P.

Yelp
This donut shop hit the spot for me. I'm so glad to have been able to try this place even though I was stuffed from breakfast. This actually made a good snack for the road as we were headed up to Acadia NP. We ordered one old fashioned and one cinnamon glazed. Both of them were delicious! These donuts are made from potatoes! Kinda crazy, right? I recently thought about ordering some to be shipped to me here in L.A., but perhaps I'll save that for another reason to visit Portland again!
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Anne J.

Yelp
Friendly service goes a long way, and the young and enthusiastic staff members were all terrific! Huge kudos to good management for hiring great servers. I don't eat a lot of donuts, so when I do, they better be good. Well, they were. I love a chocolate cake donut, and the sweet potato base (less unhealthy!) really works! The coffee was fresh and delicious too. This place has great reviews and I was happy to validate that they rock!
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Aivry C.

Yelp
These doughnuts are so good! I will say, they are very cakey, so maybe not for the Krispy Kreme loving folks, but as someone who enjoys all kinds of doughnuts, I thought they were great! Not overly sweet, but nicely complimented by the yummy lemon glaze. I had never had a potato doughnut, but it tasted just like a typical flour doughnut (if not a better consistency). The only thing that wasn't great was our service. We were not welcomed when we walked in and the staff was being very loud laughing and carrying on in the baking area. I'm glad they were having a good time but it was a little overboard and perhaps unprofessional. I wouldn't say this is a must-try in Portland, but if you have the time, I would definitely stop!
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Shannon G.

Yelp
Holy Donut finally heard us and made it possible to ship their Maine potato donuts and I'm thrilled. Holy Donut is my favorite donut from back home. When I visit, it's on my list, along with other things Maine. They started shipping in the Fall of 2024. I got 2 maple, 2 coconut, and 2 chocolate. All 6 were Gluten Free! They were shipped to my home in Austin, Texas. It was a 2 day shipment. The ice pack was still cold, the donuts were still cold. The box is very sturdy, it was extremely well insulated. This box was well thought out to travel and stay cold within the United States. In Texas we are still in the 80's and my box sat outside my door till I got home from work. I'm shocked it was still chill inside. All the donuts are packed in their white handled donut box. And the donuts are all individually wrapped keeping them fresh as possible. And they are very fresh. Let me say this. Normally when you buy gluten free anything, frozen donuts at the grocery store, or gluten free sandwich bread. It's 4 times the price and HALF the size! Not Holy Donuts. The gluten free donuts were the same price as the regular donuts and they are the same size. A normal size donut and it's gluten free. I brought the maple and the chocolate into work to share half of each with my boss, who's from Nebraska and is gluten free, because I keep talking about donuts made with Maine potato's, and now she's a believer and will be buying them for herself too. Sharing the love of donuts. (So excited I have a run on sentence) I'm super impressed. And so grateful that Holy Donuts now ships. It's a wonderful Maine treat to treat myself once in a while. But check out the packaging they've done to get them out here.
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Adina S.

Yelp
I'm not even a donut person, but this place is legit! There must be something about the potato flour that gives it a different texture and a really nice flavor as well. Not to mention, all the amazing different flavor options. My friends ordered a bunch, but my favorite was the maple bacon. The shop is pretty small, so I'd recommend taking your donuts to go. The staff was really helpful and gave recommendations for different donut flavors. My only complaint is the donuts are a bit pricey, but I think they're worth it!
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Briana W.

Yelp
Literally made it with one minute to spare before closing time. Underestimated the walk for sure but we made it to try the holy donut. The whole menu wasn't available but we did grab what we could including a glaze with sprinkles and a lemon glazed donut. Which were the only ones to try and unfortunate I was not a fan. The taste of the bread smelled good and looked good but did not taste as so. Perhaps I'm just not a fan but I hope they continue to do well. Happy Yelping!!
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Shirley N.

Yelp
We've got donut shops in San Francisco that uses potato flour to make donuts. But with all the hype here we decided to give it a try. No line so we went in. The three of us got the same donut - the lone pumpkin. Hubby ate his immediately outside the shop. Daughter & I ate ours back in San Francisco two days later. That was our first opportunity as crazy as it seems. So I can't give it a fair evaluation.
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Fernanda + Justin D.

Yelp
Starting the same way I've been starting all my Maine reviews... Confused. I'm originally from Brazil and currently live in Texas. I've traveled all over, and Yelp has always guided me to amazing spots -- for that, I'm genuinely grateful. But on this trip to Maine, every place with stellar reviews has left me scratching my head, including this one. We once went to a place in Mississippi that sold what they called "Tato Nut" -- donuts made with potato flour -- and they were hands down the best donuts we've ever had. So when we heard that Maine was known for potato donuts too, we were so excited to try them again. This place was packed. The vibe was chaotic, people were aggressively trying to get their donuts -- and I figured, hey, they must be worth it if everyone's acting like this. We ordered a 6-pack and a small coffee. $28. Yep. Wild. But we went for it. And then I took a bite... expecting that same light, melt-in-your-mouth texture from the Mississippi donuts -- but nope. These were DENSE. And not in a good way (at least for me). I'm not even sure how to describe it -- just really heavy and not enjoyable. Giving it 3 stars though, because their oat milk -- holy moly. I don't know what brand they use, but it was SO good I was genuinely shocked. So here's my advice: skip the donuts, order yourself an oat milk latte, and get your actual donuts from Eighty 8. Those are way better.
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Colin M.

Yelp
Don't be intimidated by a long line as they are efficient inside and we got through pretty quickly. There are two types of donuts here from what I can tell - their "base" donut that is basically a vanilla donut that the icing goes on top (we tried the vanilla sprinkle, lemon and berry in this category) and the donuts with a mixed dough (chocolate, pumpkin and apple cider ones). We were a bigger fan of the latter types as their base donut was a little too dense. But overall, these are great donuts and definitely unique.
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Jason M.

Yelp
The Holy Donut was not on my radar to visit while in Portland, however I decided to come here on a whim as I was walking around Old Port my first day in the city. I noticed a lot of people standing outside munching on their purchases as well as signage indicating where to form a line outside. It seemed like this may be a popular spot and since I wanted to see what the fuss was all about I went inside to check it out. HD is located on Commercial Street, so you're bound to pass it while walking around Old Port. I think I came during a less-busy time as there was no line outside and only a small one upon entry. As I was waiting I was browsing the menu as well as the display case which showed the flavors of doughnut that were still available for the day. The Holy Donut specializes in potato doughnuts which piqued my interest even further - I never had one before and was wondering how it compared to the traditional yeast and cake types. We ultimately decided to get four to split: blueberry cinnamon-sugar, lemon, vanilla with sprinkles, and blueberry frosted. The doughnuts were fine - the flavor and quality were there, but I just don't think potato doughnuts are for me. I didn't get much potato bread flavor, and they were really heavy. I'm not a cake doughnut fan to begin with, and these were like denser cake doughnuts. Service was fast and friendly - overall if you like cake doughnuts then I would suggest you check The Holy Donut out. I have no regrets, I just likely wouldn't return due to my personal tastes.
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Edward M.

Yelp
There's a lot of hype about this place when ships are in port. The lines can be insanely long. Just a simple donut shop selling about a dozen or so varieties of donuts. I bought 2, a bacon maple donut and a salted chocolate donut and a coffee. I must say the bacon maple was my favorite. It had bits of thick cut smokey bacon sprinkled on top. I couldn't get into to my mouth fast enough! I saved the salted chocolate for later and was pretty good too. But bacon maple wins out. The coffee was pretty good too. There's not much seating in the place. And there's a rack of t-shirts and other memorabilia. Looking back I should have gotten something. But as luck would have it, you can order it online. Seating inside is limited. Im not sure how it is when it's not cruise season. Overall I liked it. The staff was friendly and quick with the order. Definitely worth a stop if you're ever in Portland.
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Alex L.

Yelp
They have great seasonal flavors (for us it was fall themed) which was fun to try. There was a line out the door when we got there. Tried the Pumpkin, Apple Crumb, Maple, and Lemon donuts and the clear winner was the Apple Crumb. The other three had the same base donut (which was a tad dry), just with different glazes. I love their creativity though!
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Danielle P.

Yelp
We have been to Portland many times in the past. The foodie scene is out of the world! If you get a chance research the area before you arrive for some the hot spots. I had a map before we arrived downtown at approx 830am. We had no issues parking on the side of the street. Keep that in mind in popular touristy locations. The Holy Donut of course had a line out the door. I decided to take a few pictures before standing in the long. Ordering was really easy and my order came out quick. Our Holly Donuts were absolutely delicious! I could eat only one...but it was indeed worth the wait and the money. Add them on your foodie list of stops in downtown Portland! I will post a few more pics soon... @glampedlife
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Dana M.

Yelp
Weekend birthday donut excursion. The staff member who assisted us was very friendly and knowledgeable. We had allergy concerns and they were addressed fully and courteously. You will pay more for a donut than most places but the Maine potato style donuts are worth every penny. It was quiet and has a very relaxed atmosphere. Great menu choices.
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Ann S.

Yelp
Came here twice at different times of the day. There was a line only in the mornings (around 8-9 am). They have 3 types of donuts with multiple flavors: vegan, gluten-free, regular. Tried 3 donuts: - Chocolate sea salt: their most popular Donut. There's not much of a chocolatey flavor. Not that salty. Rating: 3/5 - Blueberry cinnamon sugar: no chunks of blueberries. Seems to just be bluebery extract and/or Blueberry puree used. Rating: 3/5 - Lemon: gluten free flours are used. It's a mix of sweet and tarty. It tasted a little less dry than the others due to the glaze. Rating: 3.5/5 Overall, they aren't too bad. Different from your typical donuts. Was it worth trying? Yes. Would I buy again? No.
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Anna J.

Yelp
While in Portland, we had to stop in at the infamous Holy Donut. We came in around 1PM on a Saturday and there was a short line but it quickly wrapped around outside! It's a small place too but we luckily got a little table inside to eat at. I go the holy cannoli vanilla doughnut and just wow. I love the potato doughnut texture and the vanilla cream was to die for. Overall 10/10 for food and the staff was great.
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Kent S.

Yelp
Rating 4.0 Tried this place since we were coming to west side portland. We ordered a head online to pick up and glad we did because there was a long line waiting outside. We got skip the line and just pick up our donuts to try so make sure to order a head. We went in and out so couldn't get the ambience but were very busy. We got few donuts including blueberry glaze, lemon, and cinnamon sugar and vegan pomegranate. Blueberry donuts were pretty good. Can taste the hint of blueberries and some chunks mixed within with sweetness from frosting. Most of the blueberries donuts were similar. Overall the place was good but definitely more like a touristic spot. Price is bit expensive for donuts and donuts were good but not sure if it's worth the hype or wait in line. They do have some interesting flavors so that was a plus.

Mitchell M.

Yelp
I had just a normal donut with sprinkles which I thought was very good, definitely way above the average commercial donut shop. My wife got one of their gluten-free options and she absolutely loved it, according to her "The best gluten-free" donut she's ever had so definitely a repeat location if we're ever in Portland again. The staff were also very friendly and helpful.
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Ethan G.

Yelp
If you're a foodie visiting Portland, highly recommend checking out the Holy Donut. Portland is known in part for their donuts which are made out of potato (I think potato flour?). It changed the texture so it isn't that cakey texture one might expect. The flavors were absolutely so good though, the blueberry lemon packed a punch with the flavor and the toasted coconut glaze was so rich. Workers recommended trying the chocolate sea salt but I didn't get a chance to try it.
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John L.

Yelp
If you're in the Old Port area walking around this place is worth a stop. Their donuts are made with potatoes from Aroostook County (way up at the top of Maine). The inside was clean, the staff was busy but friendly and they serve donuts which is hard to mess up. My family and I hopped in the quickly moving line and bought a few dark chocolate sea salt donuts to go. The donuts were fresh, moist, yet a bit dry. I tasted dark chocolate, semi sweet but not total bakers cocoa. I think their donuts were worth a try while in downtown Portland, but I wouldn't run there for a dozen.
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Mike C.

Yelp
MUST STOP! One of if not the best donut I've ever had. The taste and texture of the donuts (potato based, cake donut) is spectacular. The service and feel of the place is welcoming and true Portland/Maine! The staff is super friendly, professional and fast! It might have a line but don't worry or let that stop you, it's goes super fast and more than worth the wait.
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Allie H.

Yelp
Came here in the morning and there is a bit of a line but it moves pretty quickly! Got the pumpkin and the apple cinnamon and bother were AMAZING! I love the thicker donuts so these were great. They also have so many fun flavors that there are so many options to try
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Elizabeth B.

Yelp
We came to Maine by train when in Boston and spent a day exploring Portland, we absolutely loved our stop here. The staff was so kind (as was every Portland resident we encountered), and their dense potato donuts have such a unique vibe that is a must try. I am honestly not a big donut fan, but I would frequent this spot if lived here bc it felt like a whole different ball game. I went with the cinnamon sugar and absolutely loved it! Would recommend hot cup of coffee to pair it with!
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Emma G.

Yelp
We came here as recommended by friends since it's a touristy spot- these are worth skipping in my opinion. The donuts are dry and tasted a bit stale. I don't think you're missing out on much by not going here
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Nic S.

Yelp
Chocolate Sea Salt donuts may be a gateway drug. The Holy Donut does not disappoint. Light yet dense is the only way to describe them-and moist. The potato donut is the way to go. I have had many donuts from there, and they never fail. The blueberry takes a tough second place. Not much to say about the locations. They are efficient. Not much on personality, but quick. All in all, a good bunch of experiences
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Anna B.

Yelp
When looking at must eat foods in Portland, this was one of the places. Super cute little donut shop with tons of fresh, delicious donuts. I went with the maple potato donut. It was so good! It was more of a dense style donut with maple glaze. Worth the stop.

Georgia B.

Yelp
The service was friendly, and they had quite the selection of flavors (8:15am Wed). We were anxious to try several flavors, and gladly took advantage of the "buy 5 get one free" offer. Unfortunately these weren't our favorite donuts ever: heavier than we prefer. Flavors were good. I liked the cinnamon sugar one the best.
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Megan M.

Yelp
A must try! Well worth the wait in line. All of the donuts were delicious. They offer a wide range of flavors and dietary options (vegan). My personal fave was the vegan chai
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Emma G.

Yelp
I had to try out the famous potato donut on my visit to Portland. I lucked out by coming in the afternoon, there was no line yet they still had plenty of donut flavors to choose from. The place itself was bright and clean, and they even had some cute merch. I was greeted by a happy employee, and when I asked for recommendations she had great input. I went with the maple bacon donut. It was a great size donut, and tasted delicious. I am not sure there's too much of a difference between this and a cake donut, but the potato donut did seem softer. I thought the flavor was really solid. I would come here again.
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Marissa M.

Yelp
The holy donut was a place that I saw you must try coming to Portland and I agree! I can't believe these donuts are made of potatoes, they have great texture and taste delicious. We got the honey lavender, chocolate, and cinnamon sugar donuts. The chocolate was my favorite and honey lavender was good but my least favorite, there was just lots of lavender flavor in the icing and I do love lavender but it was a little much! The cinnamon was good as well I just thought it was a little plain comparing to chocolate! The service was quick and the servers were happy to help choose and go through the menu with you. I would definitely come back here and get the chocolate donut!!
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Gaby H.

Yelp
We thoroughly enjoyed The Holy Donut. We bought 6 flavors: Honey Lavender, Dark Chocolate Sea Salt, Maple Bacon, Vanilla, Pomegranate and Holy Cannoli - Vanilla. I thought the honey lavender would be my favorite but it was a bit too sweet for my palate. However the dark chocolate sea salt was a perfect balance of sweet and savory. Service was fast as we were there before 8 AM. However, I noticed more customers closer to 9. I can imagine that this gets quite packed during peak season.
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Mike O.

Yelp
We had a few places bookmarked before we came to Portland on our cruise and The Holy Donut was at the top of the list. We had gone on a local tour that brought us back to the cruise port. From there it was a walk of about six blocks to find it. There was a line to the door when we got there and soon after out the door. We didn't want to load up, but wanted to have something that we felt would be a good pick for us. I chose the dark chocolate sea salt and my wife got the toasted coconut. We took the bag of our bounty outside but there is no place to sit. Since we were on our way to lunch (see Luke's Lobster), we ate our donuts as an appetizer to lunch. Mine was definitely chocolate and the added sea salt was perfect. While we ate several people either recognized the donut as being from The Holy Donut and longed for them or wondered if the restaurant was serving donuts as well. Either way we enjoyed them thoroughly and hats off to Portland for providing some excellent eateries.
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Amy W.

Yelp
When in Portland and nature calls, I have a hot tip: buy a delicious doughnut and use the bathroom. It's a win-win. This place is famous for their potato doughnuts--yes, starch-on-starch action! (Sign my fat Irish a$$ up!) A local recommended the chocolate sea salt doughnut, and while it was definitely tasty, was it light and fluffy? Nope. Was it warm and fresh out of the fryer like I dreamed? Also nope (sadly). But hey, you can't have everything, right? Would I love to try every single flavor they make? Absolutely. Until then, I'll just keep daydreaming about a warm doughnut and the next time I need both carbs and a bathroom break in one stop.
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Alicia N.

Yelp
1st time trying Homy Donuts and I loved them! Potato donuts?! Yes please! I can only speak for the Gluten free ones.. many varieties to choose from and great flavors too! They were fresh and soft! They tasted better than buying gluten free products that are pre packaged! Not overly sweet either! If I could have brought some home I would have! Service was great and the line moved fast! Great first time experience! Cute little donut shop too!
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Marie O.

Yelp
Potato donuts! Don't knock it till you try it. They were absolutely delicious. It had like almost a banana bread type of consistency that's all I can think of to compare it to, not your usual donut. Small place in Portland Maine with the line going out the door. I got the toasted coconut thinking I would just eat a few bites and save it but that didn't happen. They also have a great gluten-free variety. The donuts are on the pricey end but they're big and they're not your usual donut so it's a good treat.
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Kiara B.

Yelp
When I went in I couldn't believe my beady eyes. They're even safe for celiac disease, as they're careful about cross contamination if you order GF without even having to ask, and the donuts are great! For gluten free donuts they have old fashioned, lemon, chocolate frosted with sprinkles, vanilla, cinnamon and sugar, and chocolate sea salt. The vibes in there are super cute and nice too. The workers were really nice as well and understand being gluten free. Everybody and their moms was in there so you've probably heard of them before, but if you haven't been, I highly recommend going! :)
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Dee Y.

Yelp
Maybe it's me but I was not a fun! Don't get me wrong, I love a good donut but I'm normally a traditional light, fluffy, cream filled fan. These are large and heavy and I felt like I could taste the potatoes. Nope nope nope! Even more shocking was the $4+ price tag for one donut. Nope nope nope! We waited in a line for the donut and another for the single restroom. So a lot of waiting only to be very disappointed in the taste. Now, it wasn't for me but a lot of others love their donuts so ‍‍‍