So, it’s New England. It feels like there’s a Dunkin’ on every corner. While we have no problem with this local staple, we set out to look for other local treats. And, someone must sample them. It’s a tough job, but I’m up for the task.
Landed here on the search for free or cheap doughnuts? Then check out our roundup of National Doughnut Day deals.
Did we miss a favorite doughnut shop? Post a comment and let us know.

This post tackles our favorites from Portsmouth, NH all the way up to Brunswick in alphabetical order.
The Cookie Jar
554 Shore Rd, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
W-Sa: 6am-5:30pm; Su: 7am-2pm; Closed Monday and Tuesday.
(207) 799-0671
https://cookiejarbakers.com/

Congdon’s Donuts
1090 Post Rd, Wells, ME 04090
Open daily 6am-2pm.
(207) 646-4219
congdons.com
Dough Boy Donuts
174 Washington St, Limerick, ME 04048
M-F: 6am-12pm; Sa & Su: 6am-1pm.
(207) 793-4145
https://www.facebook.com/DoughBoyLimerickMaine/
Eighty 8 Donuts
202 Federal St, Portland, ME 04101
M-F: 8am-4pm; Sa: 9am-4pm; Su: 9am-3pm.
(207) 805-0488
https://www.eighty8donuts.com/
Enzo Benzo Specialty Donuts Italian Bakery & Cafe
987 Harold L Dow Hwy.
Eliot, ME
W-F: 7am-3pm; Sa & Su: 7am-2pm; Closed Monday and Tuesday.
(844) 925-1920
enzobenzodonuts.com
Yes, they moved from the Berwicks to Eliot, Maine. Can’t wait to check them out in their new location.

Frannie’s Mini Donuts
913 Main St, Sanford, ME 04073
F-Su: 7am – 12pm; Closed Monday through Thursday.
(207) 604-2661
https://franniesminidonuts.com

Frosty’s Donuts
54 Maine St, Brunswick, ME 04011
F-Su: 7am-2pm; Closed Monday-Thursday.
(207) 729-4258
frostysdonuts.com
The Holy Donut
145 Pleasant St, Brunswick, ME 04011
Open daily 6am-4pm.
(207) 910-7799
177 Commercial Street, Portland, ME 04102
M-Th: 7am-5pm; F: 7am-6pm; Sa & Su: 7am-7pm.
(207) 331-5655
194 Park Avenue, Portland, ME 04102
Open daily 6:30 am-3pm.
(207) 874-7774
398 Route 1, Scarborough, ME 04074
Open daily 6am-4pm (drive thru closes at 2pm).
(207) 303-0137
1197 Portland Rd, Arundel ME
Open daily 7am-2pm.
(207) 849-8555
Lil’s Cafe
7 Wallingford Square, #106, Kittery, ME 03904
Open daily 7am-3pm.
(207) 703-2800
https://www.lilscafe.com/
Lovebirds
450 US Route 1, Kittery, ME 03904
W-M 7am-1pm (or sellout, whichever comes first); Closed Tuesday.
(207) 703-2392
33 Vaughan Mall, Portsmouth, NH 03801
W-M 8am-2pm (or sellout, whichever comes first); Closed Tuesday.
(603) 373-8472
https://www.lovebirdsdonuts.com

Reilly’s Bakery
232 Main St, Biddeford, ME 04005
W-Sa 6am-1pm; Closed Sunday-Tuesday.
(207) 283-3731
https://www.facebook.com/reillysbakery
Tony’s Donut Shop
9 Bolton St, Portland, ME 04102
Open daily 5am-1pm.
(207) 772-2727
https://www.tonysdonutshop.com
Village Donut Shop and Bakery
1246 Roosevelt Trail, Raymond, ME 04071
Open daily 5am-12pm.
(207) 655-4444
places.singleplatform.com
Free and Cheap Things To Do in Southern Maine This Week
Here are FREE and cheap things to do in Southern Maine in the coming week.
Leave a Reply