The holy trinity of donut spots: Union Square, Kane's, and Blackbird Doughnuts Cashed in the birthday reward today with a carrot cake donut and a tiramisu Bismarck. Both delivered, but the tiramisu takes the crown read more

Blackbird Doughnuts - Newton Centre - Donuts Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

They were ok but not worth the calories for me. I prefer Donut Stand in Hopkinton. The blueberry cake donut was coated in super large sugar crystals that made it feel like I was eating rock candy. Not a pleasant experience. A hardened glaze would be nicer. (I love Basic Batch's blueberry old fashioned in Milford). I also got a peach jam brioche doughnut at noon and the texture didn't feel right to me - it felt like a day old donut. Didn't love it and didn't eat much of it. read more

Always a fan of blackbird donuts, you can really taste the difference in high quality. This location has very limited breakfast/sandwich items given its small storefront, compared to the Harvard Square location. There is plenty of metered parking out front, which is nice. It's also right off the Green Line station. Lots of small business and stores nearby, make it easy to access. The cashier is friendly. It wasn't busy when I visited. There are some limited seating inside. read more

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" Fresh & delicious " The food here is fresh & delicious. The service is so friendly. The vibe is welcoming. Parking is difficult it manageable. The prices are fare . read more

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Nice doughnuts. The churro brioche donut was very good, soft and crunchy texture with the right amount of sweetness! The lemon donut holes were ok; probably wouldn't get again. Donuts were on the more expensive side. read more

Blackbird Doughnuts - Newton Centre - Churro donut and lemon donut holes - Donuts Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

Needed a pick-me-up before class on a Tuesday, so my friend and I stopped in at Blackbird for a coffee and snack. We were fist taken aback by how spotless the place was; from the countertops to the floors, the restaurant was super clean. The barista was helpful in explaining donut options and their more popular drinks. I ordered a large, hot toasted marshmallow latte and a chai donut. My friend had a large iced latte. I think I actually got an espresso donut (which could have been bad if I had allergy considerations) but it was delicious nonetheless. My latte was solid as well, and my friends was really tasty. The iced drinks definitely look a little more appealing than the hot ones, but yummy either way! Parking is easy in Newton Centre and there are two window bars for eating. Loved it! read more

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Literal chunks/globs of protein powder in my iced lavedar matcha protein latte. I had to throw it away, it was disgusting. Donuts were okay, a bit stale and dry, definitely overpriced. read more

I was in mood for a toasted bagel but the bagel shop was closed. I saw this Blackbirds donuts and open . Decided to give a try. Well , interesting different flavors. We tried a carrot cake, Boston creme. Both donuts fresh and very hearty in size and volume... not an only Dunkin donut donut here. The carrot cake was like eating a slice of carrot cake . The frosty alone would be a day exercising off calories. Very good as a desert donut. Next the Boston cream was doughy with a chew. Frosting ok. The custard again just ok. Heavy donut and full size. 4.00 for carrot cake, 3.75 for the Boston Cream. A dozen could be an expensive ordeal. read more

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I am a Blackbird fan. New to this location. Quaint little store in a quaint little city center. The service is efficient. I was in and out. What did I walk away with? Everything donut- FLAVOR ERUPTION immediately! Was it garlic? Is it the onion? I don't know but the concept is super smart. A donut cut int he middle. The middle is then slathered ina cream cheese frosting that is not sweet like frosting but not too heavy like regular cream cheese. Just the right balance. Then the donut is put back together again and the 'everything'; aspect is added to the top of the donut. It gives an everything bagel lover who doesn't want the heaviness a perfect solution! Maple brain- decent size, great for snacking on for a period of time. A lite maple which I find refreshing. Fully glazed which is great! Soft interior. read more

Blackbird Doughnuts - Newton Centre - Everything donut - Donuts Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

One of my favorite donut chains in Boston area. I love their new monthly flavors. This time I got the Lemon Ricotta Bismarck & Blueberry Lavender. I liked the blueberry lavender as it has a good hint of lavender but not overpowering. The lemon Bismarck was fully filled and wasn't too sweet which I appreciate. Neither flavor blew me away but we're both good. I also tried their blueberry lavender matcha. Kind of tasted like a yogurt matcha drink and probably wouldn't get again. I also wish the milk was steamed hotter and creamier. read more

Blackbird Doughnuts - Newton Centre - Blueberry lavender Lemon Bismarck - Donuts Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

Not as expected, guess I'm spoiled by regular "cheap" donuts and pastries. I stopped in for a donut and some cinnamon rolls, and didn't know what was in store! They both were HUGE and I ended up with 10 pounds (not literally, I think, didn't actually weigh them) --of cinnamon rolls that were not the very best I've ever eaten honestly. Yes they're homemade but not worth the money or the calories. The pastry dough was good enough I suppose but not soft especially the next day (yes, I know how to properly reheat pastries so they're really good the next day too!). And to me cinnamon rolls should be sticky/ gooey soft and not too chewy. I still have to give them a good rating because the store is really nice, beautiful and inviting. Just not a 5 star for me. read more

Blackbird Doughnuts has alighted in Newton Center, and I took home a bananas foster $3.50 ($3.75 after tax). It was a soft and fluffy donut with a sweet frosting and garnished with a banana chip. Service was pleasant, but you have to ask for a receipt if you want one. As I was leaving, I noticed a board stating that ice cream doughnut sandwich is $6. read more

They have my favorite donuts! I also love the people who work there, they're so friendly! Whenever by any of their locations I always make sure to grab a box of donuts read more

Blackbird Doughnuts - Newton Centre - Donuts Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

The donuts are very good and service also pretty good and when it is not busy it doesn't take that long but when it is a little crowded it might might take a bit longer. The ambiance is pretty good nice place. Overall pretty good would recommend for donuts. 4 stars. read more

Definitely try these donuts! They have special donuts as well as some classics. The everything bagel donut w/ cream cheese in the middle was so unexpectedly delicious. The topping had great crunch and texture and the light texture and sweet taste of the brioche donut was delicious! The lemon coconut don't was a perfect blend of flavors. I kept missing the cinnamon roll but had another option w cinnamon cream in it and a great frosting on top and it was just good by suggestion of the employee. read more

Saw the review from Caliope below and man. What a salty, salty gremlin. Not very nice. We had a different experience at Blackbird - the people at the store were friendly and welcoming, and the donuts were tasty. I'm old school so my favorite was the vanilla glazed. Which was very good! We tried some of the other donuts too - not a huge fan of cake donuts but their version was also quite tasty. Not much else to add! read more

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I did a Valentine's Day order and everything was amazing! I asked to replace a donut with another one and they went out of their way and did it. The messaging on the donuts was also amazing. The quality of donuts themselves are great and they aren't light with the fillings which I appreciate. Thanks! read more

What a let down! I had fallen in love with Blackbird but I hadn't gone in a while. Our donuts, sandwich and banana bread were all cold. The sandwich was ice cold?!!! I understand keeping them In the refrigerator but not warming them for the customers is insane. The banana bread on top of cold was hard. A complete waste of $. read more

Very dense, heavy doughnuts, with some cool flavor combinations. I'm usually not a doughnut person but I guess being in the land of Dunkin Donuts has clicked something into place for me, because ever since we moved here, I've woken up every morning with a serious craving for them. Tucked into a side street in Newton Centre and directly facing a T stop, this particular location of Blackbird is a great pit stop between the gym and my apartment. The guy working the cashier was super nice as I was dithering about the display case, trying to figure out what to order. I had my heart set on the chocolate old-fashioned as well as the peach jam bismarck (which had sold out already when I got there by 10:30), so I ended up going with the apple fritter and the Boston creme. Of the three, I liked the old-fashioned the best, though be warned, it's really heavy. (Should have ordered some coffee to go with it.) The apple fritter one, I found disappointing - it reminded me of slightly stale funnel cake and had an oily aftertaste. Next time, I want to try the vanilla glaze and the everything bagel (sounds ... interesting, to say the least). Can't wait to try some of their seasonal flavors as well. read more

Excited I got the chance to stop in. Tried the everything bagel donut, which I was skeptical of - but it was pretty great! The "cream cheese" was a very subtle tasting cream cheese frosting, and the donut was sliced like a bagel with the frosting in the middle. It was a little sweet and savory, and surprisingly delicious. Cannot wait to go back and try something else! read more

The doughnuts here were really good and I would highly recommend this place. I got the everything bagel doughnut and the apple butter bismark and both were really tasty. This location is small and there are only a few little tables but if you are grabbing and going that isn't a problem. There were only 2 employees working at this location when I was there. They did a great job but seemed slightly overwhelmed with any online orders coming in and the few walk ins. read more

Friendly service, but the donuts are just ok. The flavors are inventive but aren't always well executed, and at the price premium I don't think it's worth it. The highlight is the salted toffee, while the brown butter sage was admittedly pretty disgusting. One warning - they told me that management does not give them credit card tips. Cash tips go to workers, but management keeps the credit card tips which is disappointing and scammy given how good the service the was. Do better to your employees, Blackbird. read more

I'd read about this place in The Boston Globe and was really excited to try it. Went in around 10AM in the middle of July and ordered 2 honey dip style donuts. The icing was wet from soaking up water from the ambient humidity. Either keep the donuts in a humidity controlled space or modify the menu for the summer. Disappointing. read more

I love how fresh the donuts are but I wish they kept fresh the next day but no complaints. read more

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Good donuts and service! This place was on my bucket list and glad to have given it a try!

Delicious! The chocolate old fashioned was so rich and moist and amazing. It didn't have the same texture as an old fashioned that I am used to from chicago but it was delicious nonetheless. Looking forward to my next visit to Boston to try more flavors! read more

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OMG ~ $4.71 EACH ! The reward was ~ they were extremely good. Put this on your "Bucket List" :-) read more

This review is for catering. Ordered $250 in donuts. Asked for the donut wall in which the website stated that all I needed was a refundable deposit to get it. After I paid I was told that I have to double my order to get the donut wall. Not only does this break a couple of consumer laws, like bait and switch, but it is a bad business practice. I initially thought this was an honest mistake but their refusal to update their policies to the website makes me wonder if its on purpose. You are also not allowed to order in the stores, where you can ask questions, and have to use the website where they can control you with misinformation. All I ever received for my complaint is excuses and no accountability. My solution was to update the website with their policies so it doesn't happen to the next person. Their solution is for me to shut up and go away. They feel that laws and good business practices don't apply to them because they are a small business who answers emails from home. And I do not have a complaint about their policies or their minimum requirements. My complaint is in the timing of when they tell you. Who wouldn't be upset to learn about minimum requirements after they paid? Then the first thing they did in their reply to my complaint was to publicly post my personal information that they obtained through a private business transaction which breaks privacy laws and continues bad business policies. They posted my last name to intimidate me to take down an honest review. They then attacked me personally, calling me unhinged, because I refuse to accept their excuses. The donuts are great. The store employees are great. But I would not use them for catering. read more

Donuts are excellent and service was excellent! The ding is I got regular and vegan and they were mixed in the same box when I asked for them separate (which I shouldn't need to ask). read more

Another great blackbird location! I've ordered ahead a few times here and pickup is always quick and easy. Most recently, I've tried out their holiday donuts which included their chocolate peppermint, gingerbread, and hot cocoa bismark. The hot chocolate bismark was my favorite out of this bunch. I really enjoyed the hot chocolate mix powder and the cream inside wasn't too sweet. I'm usually not a fan of cake donuts, but the chocolate peppermint donut was good. If you're looking for a sweet treat, definitely try a donut from blackbird. They also have drinks - coffee and tea to go along with your donuts. You can also order donut cakes or ice cream donut sandwiches! read more

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Can a donut be worth $3.50? I asked myself this question and then asked my friend the same question. My friend's answer was a definite yes. Taking my friend's word, I bought a donut from Blackbird Doughnuts for $3.50. I've had plenty of donuts in Atlanta, which has many great donut shops. Blackbird Doughnuts is definitely on par with those great donut shops. I ordered the Death by Chocolate donut, which is a cake donut topped with cookie crumbs and sprinkles with chocolate mousse. Basically, it had all of the elements you could possibly want in a chocolate donut. The donut itself had excellent texture and the chocolate mousse was amazing. I probably should have gone back to buy another one, because the specials rotate. I was also impressed by how the donut was sweet, but not too sweet. I definitely recommend that you try this donut place out if you haven't yet. read more

Blackbird Doughnuts - Newton Centre - Death by Chocolate donut - Donuts Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

I only came here to do a DoorDash, and the guy, I am so sorry I am not sure of his name, he worked New Year's Day Morning 2025. Very respectful and such a positive attitude while I patiently waited for the order. Next time, I would come here on my own time to grab a quick bite. The ambiance is great as well. Awesome start to my year. read more

Super excited Blackbird opened in Newton! I've been a customer for years in Boston. Happy to have great doughnuts outside the city...finally! Yummy and lots of unique flavors. The everything doughnut is actually so good and tastes just like a bagel...seems weird on the surface for sure! I love how Blackbird has beverages like coffee! Newton Centre lacks local coffee shops so it's awesome to have this option!! I visited on a Saturday morning and found the staff very friendly and helpful! I'll obviously be back!! read more

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When I lived by Fenway this was my favorite spot to go in the morning! Imagine my pleasaNt surprise when one opens up last week by me in newton! Super standardly gorgeous open inside, there's a little glass box with each donut in it in case you're torn. Coffee is fantastic too! And the 2 guys working were such a happy breath of fresh air from the cold! I gOt a snowcap donut and latte. They have a rewards punch card, and are steps away from the T, so I'll be a regular here! read more

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I broke up with my boyfriend and on the same day I ran out of almond milk for my coffee. I went to this cafe near my work and the barista made me the best coffee that I needed so much in a difficult period of my life, and also added cinnamon there. The best coffee. read more

I love Blackbird Doughnuts and have had them multiple times, but this was my first time at this location. The server was very friendly and sweet. The location was very clean and easy to find (right across the street from Newton Centre T Stop!) Their Vanilla Old-Fashioned Donuts (aka The Blackbird) and Chocolate Old-Fashioned Donuts are perfection. I got a half dozen donuts (primarily for myself - birthday week, don't judge) and I got 2 Chocolate Old-Fashioned, 1 Blackbird, 1 Gingerbread, 1 Boston Cream, and 1 Vanilla Glaze along with a Large Hot Chocolate. This was my first time trying the Boston Cream and Gingerbread, along with the Hot Cocoa as well. Boston Cream and Gingerbread were good, but don't beat the old-fashioned donuts I enjoy. The hot cocoa was the biggest and saddest disappointment because it was awful. Like so bad that I had a few sips in hopes in would get better and ended up tossing it. Moving forward, I think I'll just stick with their Vanilla and Chocolate Old-Fashioned donuts and be content. Still recommend though! read more

We had hear good things about this place and tried it. Impulsively bought a dozen donuts, various kinds, but we were really disappointed. I won't lie they all were eaten eventually lol but we had no desire to go back again. read more

The shop has a rotating classics selection, as well as monthly additions. I like the combination of this--you can have your reliable favorites, and also try others as they come in monthly! I tried the marble cake donut and vegan grapefruit poppy brioche donut--and both were great. Looking forward to trying more! read more

Growing up in the Philippines where ube cream donut is a staple favorite at Dunkin Donuts, I've been craving for almost two decades for an ube type doughnuts in the United States. To my surprise, Blackbird Doughnuts in Newton Centre is selling an ube donut for the summer season! As a Filipino ube lover, this doughnut is pure perfection. It was fresh and not sickeningly sweet. Please make this a staple doughnut flavor! read more

Blackbird Doughnuts - Newton Centre - Donuts Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

Such a cute shop and the staff is so friendly and helpful! I'm obsessed with their cookie doughnut- it's a hybrid between a chocolate chip cookie and a doughnut (think cronut (the croissant donut hybrid) but combined with a cookie instead). It's absolutely amazing, highly recommend. We've also had their other donuts and they've all been delicious. Highly recommend! read more

Blackbird Doughnuts - Newton Centre - Chocolate chip cookie doughnut - Donuts Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts