Best Donuts in Maine (2026 Guide)
Maine's donut tradition is as hardy as its winters. From Portland's acclaimed bakeries to roadside shops serving legendary cider donuts, the Pine Tree State offers a distinctly New England donut experience with wild blueberry and maple flavors starring prominently.
Top 15 Donut Shops in Maine
Why it's notable: The top-rated donut shop in Maine, known for Vanilla Cake Donuts, Chocolate Cake Donuts, Blueberry Cake Donuts, with 2 awards, serving since 1966, featuring Cash and card accepted and Walk-up counter.
Why it's notable: One of Maine's highest-rated shops, known for Maine Potato Donuts, Dark Chocolate Sea Salt, Maple Bacon, with 5 awards, serving since 2012, featuring Online ordering and Coast-to-coast shipping.
Why it's notable: One of Maine's highest-rated shops, known for Maine Potato Donuts, Dark Chocolate Sea Salt, Maple Bacon, with 5 awards, serving since 2012, featuring Online ordering and Coast-to-coast shipping.
Why it's notable: A standout Brunswick favorite, known for Maine Potato Donuts, Dark Chocolate Sea Salt, Maple Bacon, with 5 awards, serving since 2012, featuring Online ordering and Coast-to-coast shipping.
Why it's notable: A standout Bangor favorite, known for Plain Donuts, Chocolate Donuts, Molasses Donuts, with 2 awards, serving since 1974, featuring Cash only and Old-school bakery counter.
Why it's notable: A standout Bangor favorite, known for 16+ Donut Varieties Daily, Custom Cakes, Pastries, with 1 award, serving since 1945, featuring Full-service bakery and Custom catering.
Why it's notable: A standout Bar Harbor favorite, known for Donut Sundae, Creative Glazed Donuts, Milkshakes, with 1 award, serving since 2021, featuring Seasonal operation and Creative flavors.
Why it's notable: A standout Portland favorite, known for Bite-Sized Made-to-Order Donuts, Maine Maple, 007 (Maple dipped, bourbon cream, candied bacon), with 2 awards, serving since 2013, featuring Made-to-order donuts and Food truck (Ms. Rosie).
Why it's notable: A standout Wells favorite, known for Old-Fashioned Doughnuts, Chocolate Honey Dipped, Maple Frosted, with 4 awards, serving since 1955, featuring Full-service restaurant and Breakfast and lunch menu.
Why it's notable: A standout Portland favorite, known for Maine Potato Donuts, Chocolate Frosted, Glazed, with 3 awards, serving since 1965, featuring Classic donut shop atmosphere and Opens at 5am.
Why it's notable: A standout Orono favorite, known for Vegan Donuts, Country Potato with Cinnamon Sugar, Maine Blueberry Glaze, with 1 award, serving since 2020, featuring 100% vegan and Locally sourced ingredients.
Why it's notable: A standout Rockland favorite, known for Brioche-Style Yeast Donuts, Seasonal Maine Flavors, Blueberry Donuts, with 1 award, serving since 2021, featuring Brioche-style yeast donuts and Seasonal rotating menu.
Why it's notable: A standout Biddeford favorite, known for Maple Cream Donuts, Fresh Baked Goods, Pastries, serving since 2010, featuring Small-batch baking and Scratch-made pastries.
Why it's notable: A standout Raymond favorite, known for Fresh Daily Donuts, Pastries, Breakfast Items, with 1 award, serving since 2005, featuring Open 7 days a week and Early morning hours.
Why it's notable: A standout Damariscotta favorite, known for Classic Old-Fashioned Donuts, Traditional Glazed, Cake Donuts, serving since 2015, featuring Traditional recipes and Small-batch.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best donut shop in Maine?
Frosty's Donuts in Brunswick is the top-rated donut shop in Maine with a 4.5 rating.
How many donut shops are in Maine?
We have 23 donut shops listed across 17 cities in Maine on NearbyDonuts.com.
Which cities in Maine have the best donuts?
The top cities for donuts in Maine include Portland (3 shops), Brunswick (2 shops), Bangor (2 shops), Bar Harbor (2 shops), Lewiston (2 shops).