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Donut Shack

4.7 (135 reviews)
InexpensiveDonuts
Closed • 5:00 am - 11:30 AM

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Elizabeth L.

I cannot say enough good things about Donut Shack!! My husband and I have been going here for years and it is still as amazing as it was the first time. Their donuts aren't crazy flavors they are classics and I wouldn't ask for anything else. Big, fluffy, and delicious. As someone who has gone to a ridiculous amount of donut shops I can tell you two things: their donuts are delicious and their prices are very reasonable!! I wish we still lived down the street, we'd be there way more often!!

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Valerie S.

Okay, first, I'm a donut connoisseur and snob and will say their donuts are great! I can't give more stars for lack of options for payment (especially in this day and age.) It's CASH ONLY and the donuts here are not inexpensive! This shop is located across the street from a liquor store that happens to have an ATM, so that's a tip you might like to know. The service was a little strange. The young lady helping us seemed confused and inattentive when we told her what donuts we wanted. We had to repeat them multiple times. She wasn't rude, but just seemed to not pay attention when we were talking to her. This little donut shop is very small, but does have one small table with 2 chairs inside.

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Beth B.

The donuts are amazing. Brought them to a party and people devoured them. Sweet lady behind the register. Highly recommend.

The rare, Honey-Dipped with Chocolate Frosting. Have to ask for them!
Skeeto5000 D.

Here is the honest truth from a real Donut fan. The Donut Shack is a very small donut place in Lowell, MA. The word "shack" is very appropriate, as it implies this place is a little rough around the edges, and it is, but I'm not complaining about it. That is the character of the area and its people. The Donut Shack doesn't offer you a vast selection like other donut shops. You will not find Old-Fashioned, Crawlers, Bars or other strange shapes. They simply offer you what they have to offer; and that is a basic assortment of premium tasting donuts (approx. 20 different kinds). Don't panic if the trays look bare when you walk in, they usually have more in the back. Afterall this is a "shack" remember - space is limited! Donut Shack seems to also specialize in filled donuts, but not in the traditional sense. They serve them like a stuffed clam shell and really give you your money's worth of fillings. My in-laws claim their Marshmallow filled donuts are the best around. They also have Lemon, Apple, and Chocolate Cream filled too. You may like a particular donut from a specific shop, but when it comes to your basic "Honey-Dipped" or "Glaze Raised" donut, theirs is the BEST I HAVE EVER HAD and beats out EVERYONE, period (don't even suggest another shop nearby, I have tried those too - and the DS still beats them!) I have tried a lot of donuts from California to New York and to this day, every time I bring them into work, people still go crazy for them. Lastly, don't judge the donuts by their appearance. Their donuts are a bit fluffier than most, and need to be jammed into the box sometimes. That may hinder the presentation, but it's still about taste above all - and the Donut Shack tastes all-right by me. My final tip: On Saturdays, they sometime have their famous Honey-Dipped donuts WITH Chocolate Frosting on top. Yes, its a diabetic person's nightmare, but worth a possible trip to the ER.

Donut Shack chocolate frosted (left) compared to Top Donut chocolate frosted (right)
Logan D.

2.5/5 Pros: -Some seating -Very fluffy yeast donuts -Nice staff Cons: -Street parking -Cash only -- No line at 10:45AM on a Saturday, but limited selection. Staff recommendation: marshmallow filled -- $3.89 for 3 donuts Chocolate Frosted Chocolate frosted yeast donut. The yeast dough was super fluffy and there was a lot of chocolate on top. Coffee Roll Yeast donut in the shape of a cinnamon roll, with cinnamon inside the layers. Thick glaze on top of very fluffy dough. Glazed Chocolate Cake Glazed chocolate cake donut. Super thick glaze, but very dry inside.

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Gabriel F.

If you can get past the dated messy storefront, you'll be rewarded with fresh, delicious donuts. I had a Boston Cream and a Marshmallow filled. Both were super fresh, the donut was pillow soft, and the chocolate on the Boston Cream was thick and super chocolaty. These are the types of donuts you have to eat right away. They're not full of preservatives made to be shipped all over the state. These aren't the processed hockey pucks you find elsewhere. Check this place out next time your craving a GOOD donut... but go early.

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9 years ago

AWESOME donuts! Very affordable too! Beats any chain donut shop. We had the chocolate marshmallow cream donuts and they were divine!!

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9 years ago

Simply amazing- no other words needed. Getting there early is the best for a better variety! However, all the donuts are the best ever!

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10 years ago

Donuts are unbelievably good. Best around. Fast and super friendly service too. Places like this are few and far between.

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11 years ago

amazing donuts made fresh on site every morning. Best donuts I have ever had. very inexpensive

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11 years ago

the only time eating a donut can be compared to a religious experience,seriously they are that good

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11 years ago

Loved the honey dipped, & cinnamon buns you take home, & warm in the oven!

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