No idea why this place rates this high. Sympathy is my best guess - and honestly I get it. It's an old-fashioned, local donut shop that you really want to succeed. If only they wanted it as much as you do. They have your standard donuts - decent sized, and tasty enough but there's nothing imaginative or memorable about them .... except imagining why would you pay $13 for 6 when their fillings are measured in teaspoons and do not compare to Market Basket quality donuts, which are half the price. If you're contemplating Dunkin' Donuts and Colonial - I'd go with Colonial. But if you're heading up 138N, I'd go right by here and get the far superior MB donuts. read more

Whenever my coworkers and I are hosting a breakfast party at work, Colonial Donuts always comes in clutch. I've been coming here for years and continue to love this classic mom-and-pop style shop. The donuts are fresh (literally warm) and delicious, and I never come home with leftovers... which says everything. Just wanted to share that the Dana-Farber Y6 nurses absolutely love your donuts. They're always a huge hit. Reliable, nostalgic, and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser every single time. read more

Still the best donuts in SE Mass and one of the few remaining donut shops that offers counter service with coffee served in ceramic coffee cups. Cake donuts are excellent. All variety's chocolate. Blueberry with sugar glaze. Cinnamon and powdered. Personal favorite are the vanilla cream and jelly donuts. Coffee Rolls are always a big hit as well. read more

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Wow. Can I just say not only ate the donuts amazing but the staff are the nicest people ever. We popped in to grab a donut and they were great. I wanted a specific kind that they ran out of and owner made one when he heard me. So good. Please do yourself a favor and get some munchies and coffee here read more

This was a regular for me as a kid in the 80's and I recently returned to Taunton for a visit, so I had to stop in. It was exact the same; the donuts and coffee were great!! It's a classic, timeless, must-visit. Friendly service, cool ambiance, yummy donuts. read more

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Colonial was a staple in town for many years and everyone simply raved about them! However, under the new ownership, the quality and taste is just not the same. People used to pile in there and had a hard time finding a seat. Not today. In addition, their prices are incredibly high! You could go for a nice dinner for what they charge for their donuts. I wish them well, but I think Dunkin is more affordable and consistent. Read the room Colonial! read more

I know this is about a year too late, but Colonial Donut is back in Taunton, and I couldn't be happier. I grew up here, and even though I've been away for a while, coming back to this spot feels amazing. When it closed a couple of years ago, it felt like we lost a piece of Taunton, but the new owners brought it back in 2024 and absolutely nailed it. On my visit I tried a coffee roll, a plain old-fashioned donut, a chocolate old-fashioned, a blueberry old-fashioned, a honey-dipped glazed, and a bagel with cream cheese. Every single one was fantastic. The donuts were fresh, flavorful, and bigger than what you'll find at any chain. The bagel deserves its own mention: toasted before being served, with that perfect chewy texture and smooth cream cheese--it was exactly what a bagel should be. The vibe inside is classic, with a counter and round stools that give it that old-fashioned coffeehouse/diner feel. The service was outstanding--friendly, quick, and genuine. Colonial isn't just a donut shop; it's a Taunton tradition! read more

Perfect old school donut shop. Great donuts, nice people, great service. Recommend! Linguica was delish. read more

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These are the best donuts hands down. The waitstaff is very attentive and makes sure to get your order right every time. I love that the inside has not changed from when I was a child. If you are passing through or living here you need to visit, and enjoy. Coffee is the best anywhere, old fashioned donuts, and the extra large coffee rolls are amazing!! read more

They employ the Too Good to Go app, and their donuts are really classic. Try the glazed marble.

Colonial donut recently reopened to much fanfare - and I understand why! They know their brand and really lean into being a local donut shop that offers quality and affordable donuts. In a world where I've seen donuts go for $5 a pop, I truly appreciate colonial donut. They have a variety of flavors, though im pretty partial to their blueberry old fashioned. Their classic sprinkle is always a joy as well! read more

I was saddened when they closed so them reopening with help from the original owners was a welcomed happening. I go often to enjoy the "made in house" donuts!! read more

Hands down, the best donuts, that I have been enjoying since 1982 when I became a student of Coyle & Cassidy. Don't ever change! Keep up the great work. read more

The best atmosphere the best service and by far the best donuts. don't miss this little hidden gem.

Love this place! So thankful to new owners Brian and Kerlin for bringing back this hometown favorite. My personal fav is the coffee roll (warm with butter if you're sitting in) and the sausage egg and cheese on a jalapeño cheddar bagel. read more

Food, Service, and The Ambiance were all really good! The food was excellent, don't even get me started on the service, they check in on you so much and are very nice! The atmosphere was a little too much for me but that's what Taunton is. read more

First off, thank you to the new owner for bringing back a local legend. Colonial makes the best old fashioned donuts I have ever had. The blueberry glazed is my favorite donut in the world. The flavor is fantastic and they are very generous with the glaze. I haven't tried any flavor here that I didn't enjoy. It took less than two minutes to place and receive my order. The staff was very friendly and clearly happy to be there. This shop is a time capsule. It's like stepping back into the 1950s. The decor is very basic, but exactly what I would expect from a restaurant of this era. If you want to know what donuts were like 70 years ago, this is the place to go. I highly recommend it. read more

Went i Sunday was very disappointed donuts had no choice and what they had taste like bad grease...No filled donuts no frosted donuts very disappointed read more

No line at 9:30 on a Thursday; a few other parties eating. Pros: -Inexpensive -Glaze for days -Still pretty fresh at 7pm (after buying them in the morning) -Super nice staff offered to put donuts on hold when called ahead to check the selection Cons: -No Boston Cream?? -Cash only -- Plain Glaze Top pick. Classic plain glazed yeast donut. Soft and fluffy but 2-3x denser than a Krispy Kreme. Glazed Chocolate Cake Chocolate cake donut with a thick glaze coating. Tastes a little cocoa-y. Less sweet than the plain glazed OF version. Plain Glazed "Old Fashioned" Plain cake donut with a thick glaze coating. Crispy-ish exterior and soft interior, though a little dry. It as a bit too sweet for me--reminded me of the Sour Cream Donut from Beach Donuts in CT. Boston Cream-ish Yeast donut sliced and filled with vanilla buttercream and topped with powdered sugar. Not my type. The dough is soft but I'm not into the messy powdered sugar or buttercream. read more

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Great to see this gem back open again, Saturday by 11 the stools were all occupied and cases light of there delicious goodies

Donuts are the best so fresh! Service was quick. Inside had a vintage feel which made it special.

Thank you Yelp for helping me find this place. I am visiting from out of state and wanted to find a coffee shop while I was waiting for my mom at an appointment. I walked in and found many swivel type chairs available at the counter. I sat down and was immediately served. Great service! You have coffee options. I asked for black in a mug. Love the temp of the coffee! So many places are afraid to make real hot coffee. Not this place. I opted for a coffee roll and a jelly Stick. Both were excellent and not overly heavy. I would highly recommend this place over dunks unless you need to get something quick at a drive thru. read more

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I love Colonial! Super friendly staff & beyond reasonable prices. Their donuts are so good! Definitely give them a try if you're in the area. read more

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Hands down the best donuts in the area. Cheap, no frills, not trying to impress anyone. They don't have to try. People love it here. It's jam packed early in the morning with smiling faces and happy donut-eating, coffee-drinking people. The place is old-fashioned and the donuts are not placed daintily on a shelf. They're literally just piled in a glorious heap. I'll take one from each pile, please. The donuts are exactly what you'd expect in a perfect donut. They're big with a perfectly crispy outside. The inside is soft but substantial in both the cake and yeast donuts. The plain glazed is perfectly fried--WAY better than Krispy Kreme (yes, that good). Go early and try those babies fresh. Their blueberry and chocolate glazed cake donuts are must-try's. Do not leave without them. And do not leave without at least trying...everything. Nothing like a place that takes nothing seriously besides good donuts. Service is fast, workers are sweet & friendly but to the point. You'll be in and out in a matter of minutes if you're just stopping in for morning treats. Or, eat in and enjoy the friendly atmosphere. Either way, when you bite into these donuts be sure to close your eyes and appreciate the glory because donuts like these are rare. read more

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I've been going there since I was a little girl. I'm now 56. My favorite as a kid was I think it was a coconut covered donut and lemon filled . They still have the best donuts around. They beat Dunkin by 2000 miles... They don't have as big of a selection as that other place but they have everything we love. I'm so excited they reopened. You have to have their donuts!! read more

I am SO excited that they are opened again after being closed for so long due to COVID. This place seriously has the best coffee roll you will EVER taste. They have a great assortment of donuts. What I love about this place is the old school setup and the community Colonial has created over the years. People will sit at the counter early mornings to chat with friends and enjoy a home made delicious donut. Don't let the long lines scare you away. They move quickly and it is well worth the wait! read more

Been around forever, family owned wo derful business. Cash only, old school counter vibe. Donuts are fantastic.. but they also have coffees, bagels, pastriesand muffins! We always get the cheddar jalepeno bagel.. soooo good! read more

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Best homemade (fried) in Massachusetts. Bob has found a successful system that works. Best donuts ive ever tasted

This place is the best, not only for donuts but also bagels, muffins, coffee, and breakfast sandwiches. This is a townie place and a huge part of everyone's childhood. They only except cash, but the place is so cheap you'll probably never spend more than $5 a person. Make sure to get there early because they do get very busy no matter what day it is and they often run out of things. read more

The best spot locally for donuts is back! Try a cinnamon roll but ask for butter on it! They serve New England coffee which is very good and there is a very comfortable family vibe. I try to go here sparsely because I can't help but overdue it but many people go daily. There are more than donuts, bagels and muffins and more. So worth getting there early and get a dozen to go. Don't miss out. read more

I can't vouch for this place but my brother loves their donuts and they're close which is nice

Super friendly atmosphere and amazing treats here! A true gem! I can see why the locals flock here!

Best donuts. Best people. I've been going for a couple years now, and not only are the donuts of the highest quality, but so are the people. read more

A neighborhood donut shop that offers a decent selection of doughnuts, it is CASH ONLY. I recommend the butternut and lemon. The glazed yeasted doughnut is decent and really sweet. Service is prompt. Parking is available on the side street. read more

The donuts are always fresh, the coffee OSS always delicious and the people are always friendly

Visited Colonial at the recommendation of one of my coworkers Jeff. He is a regular. This local breakfast spot is no frills just good food and great people; everything you need to start your day! The people are very welcoming and friendly, making you feel like a local. The breakfast sandwiches are delicious and the coffee fresh and hot. Full disclosure, I don't eat donuts but everyone said they were delicious! While traveling, the team went here every morning. Colonial is a " must stop " when near the area. read more

This place is incomparably rad. In fact, should I get pancaked by a dump truck on my way into work tomorrow, my final wish is to be interred at Colonial Do-Nuts. I spend a dangerously high percentage of my life in donut shops anyway, but only because that's where the donuts are. I certainly don't frequent them for the ambience. Probably because they invariably provide the most depressing retail experience this side of "undertaker" or "discount plastic surgeon." Long before you mosey into any independent New England donut joint, you know what you're going to get: Dirty beige walls and a thick crust of grease and leftover cigarette smoke on everything, up to and including the 87-year-old VFW rejects who are the only other customers. Colonial Do-Nuts is the one, glorious exception. It's like Willy Wonka's Donut Factory, only way less creepy. The brightly colored wall panels are awesome, the logo's some sort of hipster antique, and the gleaming, inviting counterspace is loaded with people who actually look stoked to be here. Standing behind huge piles of (stupendous) donuts, the staff are more than happy to shoot the breeze about rainfall and Red Sox while you spend waay too long deciding just to screw it and get one of each. And while you're hemming and hawing, dudes are bustling around in back, bringing out huge trays of fresh donuts and otherwise giving the general impression that you've stumbled into the world's only dough-based theme park. About thirteen seconds into my first stop at Colonial, I just wanted to stop everything, throw my arms in the air and spontaneously start raising the roof. Simply put, it's the first donut shop in the universe that's totally reflected the joy I feel when I'm eating a transcendant donut. And I've eaten a lot of those here. Their cake donuts don't quite have a perfect fry -- it's a little too much like a hard bake, with not quite enough grease to juice it up -- but they're fried so deep and thoroughly that it's impossible to complain. There's no wasted cake. Every square centimeter is pure, unadulterated donut. Start with the chocolate honey dip or the butternut, depending on how much of a sugar depth charge you're looking for that particular morning (butternut is lethal) and follow your heart from there. And, by "follow your heart," I mean "the sooner you give up and just get one of everything, the better." read more

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You would never know from looking at the unassuming mansard roofed shop, but the Colonial Donut Shop in downtown Taunton Mass is a Retro Roadmap gem, serving up donuts and camaraderie since 1954.The interior of Colonial Donuts (or Do-Nuts as the sign says) is a riot of striped walls, scalloped edging and colorful swivel counter stools. http://retroroadmap.com/2009/12/03/colonial-donut-shop-tauntons-donut-destination read more

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As you can tell from the reviews this place is a classic donut shop that does it right. Things to know- Cash only Open 4am-noon Get there early or you'll miss out I went in and told the wonderful woman at the counter I had never been before but wanted a dozen to bring into the office I was visiting in Taunton. She set me up with six flavors, two of each and all were amazing. The donuts are fresh with flavorful fillings and just enough sugar to be sweet but not overwhelming. Highly recommend this place for donut lovers as it is a true find. I can wait to spot back in and try some of their other options. read more

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Beat place around. Can't wait to get back there. Friendly and courteous. The donuts are great.