PORTLAND, Maine — For anyone who loves donuts, these are the best of times. Never has Maine had so many places selling such a variety of absolutely first-rate donuts.
Traditionalists will find plenty of bakeries that sell the classics—sugar, glazed, old-fashioned, etc. But the new and innovative offerings might tempt you even more, with toppings that range from Kit Kats to tres leches meringue.
Joe Ricchio, a chef, food writer, and host of the Food Coma podcast and web series dropped by the 207 studio to talk about some of his favorite donut joints in Maine.
Here are his picks, but be sure to watch our conversation to learn what he likes about each place.
- Eighty8 Donuts in Portland
- Ruckus Donuts in Rockland
- Congdon’s Doughnuts in Wells
- Ugly Duckling in Portland
- Lil’s Cafe in Kittery
- Frosty’s Donuts in Brunswick
- The Cookie Jar in Cape Elizabeth