I love donuts, but I had no idea they could be this good. A spiritual experience. We shared an assortment, but the real dream was the plain ol' honey dipped. Fluffy melt in your mouth bread texture with perfectly light sweet glaze. I ordered two more immediately. You could hunt down local donuts with hit-or-miss whimsical toppings, or you could come here and weep with delight at the simple perfection. read more

Wow, these people don't mess around. Amazing, fresh donuts in classic flavors. Even the plain old fashioned blew me away. Crisp on the outside and warm, fluffy cake inside. Also, the price is a steal compared to the shops with more uppity donut flavors you'll find in Boston. So far this is my favorite spot for donuts! read more

Donuts With A Difference - Fresh donuts! Absolutely incredible. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Medford, Massachusetts

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BE PREPARED TO WAIT ON LINE.... and know that the wait will be well worth it. I arrived at 9am sharp on a Sunday, and despite the ongoing pandemic, there was already a line of about 7-8 ppl in front of me. At around 9:05am, the line started moving quickly and only 1 customer was allowed to enter at a time with a maximum of 4 customers in the shop itself (not including the 3 workers at the counter). By the time I entered the shop, I'd say there were a good 10-15 people behind me. This was my first time visiting, and I was surprised to see that a lot of the donut flavors were already "out of stock" when I entered, but when I asked if there would be any more of the Boston Creme and other types I wanted, the worker was quick to head to the back kitchen and let me know when donuts would be ready or just grabbed extras from the ask. Seems like the system here is: when in doubt, just ask! Customer service was excellent as the workers were patient, professional, and willing to suggest other flavors if the one you wanted was not available. I did not feel rushed despite the large number of people waiting. Plus, it was only 8 bucks for half dozen donuts, which is such a good deal!! It was not until 9:25am that I left ecstatic, hugging my box of donuts, but trust me, these are worth the wait because I don't even LIKE donuts all that much but these were by far the best I've tasted in my entire life. read more

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Donuts are amazing! You may not have a chance to try them depending on when you get there. As many reviews have said. They might have donuts. But when they do the Difference is real! read more

We tried Donuts with a Difference after seeing all the positive reviews. This is a no frills donut place with your more standard/basic options. The interior brings you back to a simpler time with bar seating and a plain design. The donuts are on the cheaper side relative to the broader Boston area, and they are excellent. They do not disappoint if you are looking for a classic, delicious, and fluffy donut. I prefer their donuts to some of the more flashy, trendy spots in the broader Boston area. They are also a reasonable size and price. Definitely give them a try! read more

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If you haven't been, go now. One of those places where you go and realize "ohhh this is what it's supposed to taste like." Can't recommend highly enough. read more

So good!!! My Boston cream was still warm. 1 minor complaint I promised my co-workers I would bring these donuts in and show them the greatness but they don't have any until 7:30-8:00 am read more

They have the best donuts in the Boston area! FOOD 5/5 Donuts are always fresh here! Tried most of the donuts and enjoyed all of them. $7 for a half dozen. Favorites are honey dipped, buttercrunch, and boston creme. Maple is too sweet in my opinion. OVERALL My favorite donuts! Unfortunately you never know what donuts they'll have and when. Sometimes, I'll go early in the morning and they'll still be making donuts. Other times, a person before me ordered the donuts I wanted. I've seen people come in and order 2 dozen donuts on the spot, leaving no donuts for everyone else in line. Would be 5 stars if they were able to keep up with the demand. PARKING Metered street parking read more

Donuts With A Difference - Chocolate sprinkle frosted, maple glazed, honey dipped x2, lemon glazed, jelly - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Medford, Massachusetts

I stopped by this donut shop passing through Medford. The coffee here is New England coffee and premade in giant carafes. Not the end of the world, but there are some reviews here raving about the coffee. That is miss. The donuts were good, not out of this world. I paid $6.00 for 4 donuts which isn't a bad price. The girls working there were not very friendly or welcoming, which is frustrating when you're in there picking out donuts. Overall, I probably wouldn't stop here again, but wasn't mad that I did. read more

A small, old donut shop in Medford that bring out freshly baked donuts each day. We came here on a Saturday mid-morning and got a dozen of assorted donuts. No lines, just a couple of other people in front of us, but service was quick. The shelves were half empty, but we came at a great time as they were restocking a few donut flavors that we ended up waiting 5-10 minutes for. In our box, we got honey-dipped, chocolate sprinkles, chocolate glazed, cinnamon, powdered, Boston cream, lemon filled, glazed stick, and a Gracie bar. The Boston cream was fresh out of the oven and the chocolate was freshly dipped, so a bit of chocolate got smudged on the side cover of our box. My favorites from the box are definitely the classic honey dip and the two filled ones (Boston cream & lemon). The donuts are a perfect size, not too big, but also filling. The brioche donuts are so soft and subtle and have that melt in your mouth feeling when you bite into them. Even the cake donuts are great because they aren't too dense to bite into, so you still get the flavor of the donut. The lemon donut is filled with a beautiful lemon curd that packs lots of flavor into the donut. This place is definitely worth a try if you love donuts as I do! read more

Donuts With A Difference - Chocolate sprinkle, powdered, cinnamon, honey dip, chocolate, glazed stick, gracie, lemon filled, Boston cream - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Medford, Massachusetts

#1 donut spot in the Greater Boston area. I bought a couple dozen mixed donuts for my work. I warned everyone how good these donuts are. Within 10 minutes multiple co-workers came up to thank and and get the name of the place where I got them. Great food should be shared. I recommend the plain glazed. My daughter is a fan of the Boston Cream. read more

Well it didn't take much to see what all of the hype is about. These are distinctly fresher and tastier donuts than dd. Wonderful staff. The glazed and jelly donuts were amazing. Reasonable prices too. Super friendly staff. Oh will I be back! read more

Donuts With A Difference - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Medford, Massachusetts

You can see why this place is so busy - I'm only 29, and this shop reminds me of the local places of my childhood. Nothing fancy - but a great counter with regulars, pulled up with their newspapers and coffee. I went for their buttercrunch (awesome) but was dying to try their cinnamon raisin old fashioned stick. I guess I'll have to come back to catch those! Be prepared for a long line - but it moves pretty quickly. read more

Donuts With A Difference - Maple! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Medford, Massachusetts

The very best donuts period the end. Cannot say enough about the chocolate and honey dip bow ties (or jelly)

They sell out their donuts so quickly!! I came here on a Saturday morning at 8 am and there was already a line out the door. I was really hoping to try their Boston kreme donut but sadly the last one was swiped right before I got to the counter!! I opted for the half dozen donuts for 7.00 and chose from their dwindling selection. I tried the lemon filled glazed, maple, chocolate frosted (with/without sprinkles), and regular glazed. The donuts def do not disappoint! The chocolate frosted had a crispy texture to the donut while the glazed ones were soft and fluffy. Very good and well priced. Didn't try the coffee but it looks pretty standard. I will need to go back and get the Boston kreme... next time I will call ahead.. read more

Donuts With A Difference - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Medford, Massachusetts

I stand by my original donut review because their dough is something to be rivalled. However, my main concern also remains in their customer service. Nothing gets better about their attitudes and can in fact get worse. My sister went to purchase a few donuts and the cashier was throwing F bombs left and right in front of her. How uncomfortable and disrespectful to run a business with such nasty attitudes. I'll be going to Modern Pastry across the road who have the most exceptional baked goods and I advise you all to do the same. What a shame. read more

Donuts With A Difference - Coffee roll with butternut topping - bigger than my hand and super fresh! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Medford, Massachusetts

Dropped in on a Sunday around 11am, and got a Boston creme donut, and it was delish! A little crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. It was also stuffed with the perfect amount of tasty Boston creme. Would recommend! I will not the selection of donuts at this time was a bit skimpy, but in terms of quality, top notch! read more

When you just have to have the real McCoy, this is the place to go. No brag. Fact. I dig 'em. Dear old Dad dug 'em. Even Papa ate 'em. And now my grandkids give their stamp of approval. Thanks for keeping it real, DWAD. (Wish I could still run in and buy a card, at Murray's stationary, and run into Devlin's, while I'm there) read more

These donuts are not those fancy Maple Bacon $3.00 donuts, they are the old standards that are just amazing. read more

I was recommended to go into this doughnut shop this morning because rumour has it, It is the best donuts ever. I was a little sceptical when I was approaching the front door. i walked in and the decor was a bit old school with a L shape counter with little barstools this place is quaint and inviting. I took my coat off and made myself comfy I sat there I watch people come in "the regulars" they new what there favourites was the lady placed parchment paper in the box and what wasn't visible she went in the back to see if they were ready...I played it safe and ordered a glaze/honey dipper and old fashion, with a hot cup of tea. I started out with a glaze first and can I tell you it was absolutely delish it melted in my mouth the best glazed doughnut I've ever had fresh warm delish yum. then I went onto the old fashion, nice and cakie if thats even a word delicious and moist. Oh my goodness my day was made. I started chatting with the employees, they're very pleasant very nice and then I see this person's hands in the back room picking up a doughnut and dipping chocolate take another look at it, making sure the consistency is there and putting it on the wirer tray I only saw their hands but this person was very meticulous with every doughnut it was awesome so much pride so then I asked the woman so these doughnuts are made fresh every day. She said yes he comes in around 4:30 she said then i asked is he the owner, she said yes And he's been doing it for about 40 years, he'll come in and hand make and dips stuffs twist every donut that is produced and put them in the cutest little wire trays with parchment paper. Some are hand dipped in sprinkled, toasted coconut jelly filled. These donuts are warm and delicious if you have never tried or still in search of the best donut this is the place to go. I went first thing in the morning when they are still warm....this little place gave me so much joy today....thank you I forgot to mention, I also left out with a half a dozen.... Yum read more

If you're not into the new designer donut trend, Donuts With A Difference is your place. They have all the classic donut flavors at affordable prices. We got 1/2 dozen and it came out to 6.50. I love Kane's the most but for basic donuts, you can't go wrong here. The outside is so crispy and the inside is moist. What more could you want?! My favorite was the lemon and the crueller stick! read more

Donuts With A Difference - Honey dip, jelly, lemon, chocolate frosted, cinnamon raisin stick, and french crueller sticker. So crispy and delicious!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Medford, Massachusetts

I've come here several times and while I've always enjoyed the donuts, I had a negative customer experience, which prompted me to write a review. This is a busy place and when I arrived at 9:30 a.m. on a Sunday, they were informing customers that another customer had purchased almost all the donuts. I heard the young lady behind the counter tell a male customer that a certain kind of donut would be out of the oven soon and saw he proceeded to sit down and wait. When I got up to the counter, I asked what donuts were almost ready and she told me "what you see is what you get." I realize that I'm not a regular but I'm not sure why you'd give specifics to one customer and not another. It appears that Medford has several breakfast options so I guess I'll be getting my morning fix elsewhere! read more

Donuts With A Difference - Storefront - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Medford, Massachusetts

Incredible donuts! This is the definition of a classic donut shop. The locals know and love it. They're making the donuts in back. I saw them coming out fresh, and then the baker adding the glaze and frosting. So far, I've had the jelly (which is awesome), yeast donuts with chocolate frosting (which would make Homer Simpson proud), and cake donut with chocolate frosting and jimmies (yum, and substantial). I still have to try the Boston cream. It must be amazing- since whenever I go first thing in the morning they're already sold out. read more

Looked forward to stopping for a delicious donut on an early morning trip to Logan. Checked there website for opening time, 6am, perfect. Arrived at 6:20 and was met by empty shelves and no donuts!! The server told me no donuts till 7:30-8:00! What donut store opens without donuts!!! No where on their website does it state arrival time of donuts. They may want to update their site! So dissapointed read more

Get here early if you go on the weekend or be prepared to wait in line, which is completely worth it! The donuts here are very reasonably priced but more importantly they are incredibly delicious. This has become our new favorite donut spot! read more

Best donuts around. Worst operation I've seen. You can't come here and expect a donut . Stop in when you go by. Don't make a trip - highly likely they sold 20 boxes to a church and have no donuts read more

Went out of my way to give them my business after seeing them on a list of best donuts and read the reviews that they sometimes don't have all donuts available or run out of certain kinds but thought that meant later in the day which is understandable. What is unacceptable is to open your doors at the scheduled time of 7am with people showing up and have COMPLETELY BARE SHELVES OF DONUTS. THATS RIGHT THEY OPENED WITH NO DONUTS READY. It's a donut shop?! No donuts! The girl said it would be 30 MINUTES before any donuts would be ready. How does this place stay in business?! You have to just wait all morning and go back and MAYBE something will be there?? Sorry no. Not going back! 0 stars but have to click one to post! Unbelievable! read more

The Donuts. You come for and you leave with the donuts. First time here? You will wonder what the fuss is about. Low assortment, bad coffee, 1983 ambience - not in the throwback way. Then you will come back. You will wait in line with everyone else, and get anxious about about your favorites being available, especially when a guy in sweatpants and a bluetooth headset in one ear walks out with 5 dozen-boxes stacked to his nose. You'll peek in the window, get more anxious, and then you might even wait after you ordered for your favorite to come out. Then you will return home a hero. read more

There is a key hour, and it's most definitely first thing in the AM. When warm, these bad boys melt away quicker than the polar ice caps (too soon?) and treat the eater with the spots of slightly undercooked wonder. The only ding comes from the lightning fast half-life of that oh-so-heavenly texture. Flavor is tremendous, but I feel like I'm running around a Dan Brown novel* trying to eat these things in time. ---- *Michelangelo only drank milk while painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. His resulting GI distress impeded his progress, and only fried lumps of pastry dough would calm the knots in his stomach. The resulting cure, called a doughknot for it's substance and treatment, went on to live in pastry infamy.** ---- ** I totally made that up. read more

I sometimes wonder if the glazed cinnamon-raisin cruller they call "gracie stick" is the single best food product ever. And it probably is. Yet, that never stops me from supplementing it with a raised chocolate frosted, a chocolate dipped, a butternut or a coffee roll. Or all four. And maybe a few extras. Among other things, the folks at 'Difference pump out the best coffee roll in Boston. It's glazed to hell and back, and has been violated with even cinnamon than the gracie stick. It's some of the lightest, fluffiest raised donut money can buy, yet it still tastes exactly like a deep-fried cinnamon roll should. Also, you can get it sprinkled with butter nuts. Or whatever you call those things. Speaking of which, their butternuts are heavy on the coconut, far more so than anything else in the area, and are just as dangerous as fried dough covered in sugar glaze and praline coconut ought to be. They're a little on the soft side, which puts them behind Twin DoNuts, Kane's and even Donut King in Quincy in the butternut sweepstakes, but they still make me happy, much like everything else at Donuts with a Difference. Sure, the service can be surly at times, but it's the sort of old-school diner surly that makes you feel like a regular, not the I'm-talking-on-my-iPhone-and-scratching-my-undercarriage-instead-of-caring-about-your-lame-donuts,-fatwad surliness you'll find in Dunko's. Also, they keep pulling donuts out of the fryer well into the morning, so you'll get fresher donuts later than you can snag anywhere else in Boston. Which is nice, if you're not the 4 a.m. type. PS: Cash only! read more

Donuts With A Difference - One dozen donuts! 13, if you count the chocolate glazed she threw in. Does that make it a baker's dozen? Do donut shops do that? - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Medford, Massachusetts

After finding this place online somehow and hearing that they won best of Boston, I had to try them. I went on a late Monday afternoon. No one was in there except a young girl working the counter and older man. I tried a honey dip bow tie (I can't remember the exact name) and my mom got an apple filled donut. We both loved ours and I want to go back to try others! It's tiny inside and very old decor, but I think it adds some charm to the place. The girl waiting on us was nice and helpful. The only downside is having to pay a meter to park! But, if you want to go in and out, a quarter gets you 12 minutes. Also, my mom got a coffee and enjoyed it, for a picky coffee person! read more

Donuts With A Difference - Honey dip (bow tie?) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Medford, Massachusetts

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Wonderful, melt-in-your-mouth donuts. We received a very strong recommendation to try this place out, and we're not disappointed. I was especially impressed by the honey-glazed donut and the jelly (a type of donut I'm usually meh about, but loved here). Affordable, and friendly service too! read more

Donuts With A Difference - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Medford, Massachusetts

Got the deli glazed donut, it was delicious! And the employees were helpful and kind. Thank you

Love this mom and pop donut shop! I am always able to get fresh donuts when I arrive in the morning. I have found that there is a limited supply in the morning as many donuts run out. However, I've never had to wait long for donuts. The plain donut (honey glazed) is my favorite. I also like the maple and chocolate frosting! The staff is exceptional and everyone adheres to wearing masks during the COVID Pandemic. This is my go-to donut shop! read more

No frills old fashion donut shop. Deliciously fresh and a new favorite for our weekend treats! Make sure to get a maple frosted and toasted coconut !! read more

Amazing donuts but not always sure when they'll be ready or sold out. Nice, Friendly small business.

Some foods--tacos, burgers, breakfast, donuts etc.--have two main categories: old-school and fancified. If done right, there is really nothing to recommend one version over the other, they're just different. This place is the perfect example of old-school donuts. They have everything that you expect to find at a donut shop: several varieties of raised and cake donuts, good coffee and friendly staff. You're not gonna find hand-carved brioche donuts with a whiskey and reduced balsamic dressing, but you will find the best classic donuts this side of the Mystic River. Their raised are cumulus level light and fluffy and their cake donuts have just the right amount of crispy-fried shell surrounding a moist cake interior that isn't overly dense. Also awesome? Their prices; you can get half a dozen for the price of two in some other places. If you want the donut equivalent of comfort food made by your own mother, this is the place. read more

Freshly baked and so good with morning coffee. Unfortunately it's true what they say" the early bird gets the worm" they finish so quickly. That sometimes before noon there is none! But worth it and will always buy from them. read more

Best donuts in the region with a sharply focused, simple and delicious selection to choose from. Yeast are my favorite and these are right sized, light and perfectly crispy with generous and tasty frosting. The maple frosted is the best I've found in the region. read more

Excellent donuts! Soft and melt in your mouth. And Cheap. Best donuts around. Give this place a try