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    Eighty 8 Donuts Cafe

    4.7 (56 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Phil K.

    Once again , Eighty 8 Donuts in Portland is a must. Their donuts are insanely fresh -- like you can actually taste how just-made they are. Soft, perfect texture, not stale for a second, and every flavor I've tried has been straight up delicious. Some of the people who work there could be a tad more polite but overall they are nice. The donuts are so good that they could call me names and I'd still come back! kidding but for real these are GAME CHANGING DONUTS!!! Also, huge bonus: they serve solid coffee from Tandem, so you're not stuck with mediocre coffee to go with a great donut. Everything I've had from here hits -- donuts, coffee, the whole vibe. If you're in Portland, this spot is 100% worth it.

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    elizabeth m.

    Super cute place and amazing donuts. These are beautiful small donuts that are almost too cute to eat! Lol ok no way to not eat. They come out warm and ready to pop into your mouth. My only negative is the pice is a little steep. Service was good and place was clean. The aroma intoxicating- in a good way.

    Jenny R.

    Stopped by Eighty 8 Donuts and treated myself to The Homer and a coffee. Wow--these donuts are something else! They were perfectly fluffy, soft, and light, and honestly, almost too pretty to eat. I found myself just staring at it for a second, like, "Do I dare?" But once I took that first bite, it was pure bliss--the sweetness balanced perfectly, and the texture was spot-on. The coffee paired beautifully and rounded out the experience. The staff was friendly, the shop has a nice vibe, and everything just felt like a little treat for the soul. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to again and again!

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    Lisa J.

    these donuts are seriously the best donuts I've ever had in my life. I usually get them at the Friberg fair with my family and we all pick a few flavors to share. They are just so delicious and warm and made right on the spot. I haven't been to the Portland location, but I would assume they are just as good there as well. I would recommend this place fair fast and friendly.

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    Eric B.

    Service was friendly,the donut shop was cool and had an upstairs and outside dining area. We loved that the donuts were freshly made to order. Only downside to this experience was the prices were too high for tiny donuts. They were the size of hostess mini donuts. $1.40 per mini hostess size donuts. Its a one time experience for us. The definitely taste better than the holy donut. Thats a whole other review. From 1 to 10 overall score 7. Would have scored higher but the price point is just crazy for tiny donuts.3 stars best we could give.

    Holly W.

    Small, fresh donuts. Served warm and fully covered in their respective toppings. Slightly disappointed you have to buy 6 of one flavor but it's their way of serving them fresh. Of course we went for Maine Maple... DELICIOUS! Great size, super warm, not terribly priced. Why not 5 stars? I only got to try one flavor and so much of the topping wears off the donut because it is so warm. Very messy.

    Tyra L.

    This place is so unique. I have never had such fancy mini donuts. I didn't know anything about this place and did not expect the mini donuts so it was a really fun surprise. They are all made to order so it takes a little bit but it's worth it. The boxes and the shop are also super cute, very instagramable. We got the Boston cream and fruity pebble donuts. Although the fruity pebbles were my pick I liked the Boston cream better. My only complaint is maybe a little too sweet, like the ratio of donut to topping could be dialed back a little.

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    Nina S.

    Expensive but adorably packaged and guaranteed hot. Best mini donuts I've ever had Esp for touring Portland Downtown: highly recommend eating at Highroller lobster but lunch and walk around the corner to eat these donuts!

    Danyika S.

    This donut place was just around the corner from Highroller. After having lobster rolls for lunch, I wanted something sweet. Portland has an amazing donut scene that includes Eighty 8. We got the Lemon Zinger and Cookies and Cream specialty bites. They were all freshly made and we only had to wait a few minutes. The donuts are so pillowy soft and practically melts in your mouth. They were so good that my sister and I had to pick up another box on our way out of Portland.

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    Doc L.

    I thought their Doughnuts are delicious! I had Boston Cream and lemon zinger and both were fresh and delicious!! Their doughnuts are bite sized and smaller than typical doughnuts. They don't have a large variety of flavors to choose from but their choices were sufficient. I got there 20 minutes before closing and they didn't have any more regular brew coffee left which was disappointing. The service was friendly and helpful. The location was clean and well lit. I definitely recommend checking this place out. It's unique and delicious!!

    Caleb M.

    What started as a food truck has now become their second physical location with the first cafe being at Sugarloaf. I have wanted to get my hands on these donuts ever since I first saw they were a thing. It never came to be as I was a little too far out from Portland to ever see their food truck. Then a couple years went by and I had mostly forgotten about my goal of trying these tiny donuts. Until a stroll through Portland to try a different breakfast oriented place and I knew I needed to stop in. Well I'm glad I randomly walked by this cafe and even happier I got two different flavors. I would recommend either one and likely any of the others as well (even without trying them). I think I'd give a slight edge to the cookies n cream aka Oreo donuts. If you have tried the food truck you know what to expect. If you haven't heard of the food truck it doesn't matter make your way here. If you're like me and wanted to try the food truck and never got a chance to, then don't sweat it, you got a permanent location you know you can snag this donuts at. The donuts may be small but the flavor is anything but that; big and bold sweetness.

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    Bite-sized donuts, warm & fresh. Amazing experience, friendly staff. We stopped in briefly & were not disappointed.

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    Amazing! They are made on the spot so they are nice and warm and fresh. The staff was friendly, the wait was short.

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    These doughnuts are melt in your mouth delicious!! Cinnamon Sugar! Spoke with the owner (I think!) about the cafe location and history.

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    These freshly made mini donuts were our families favorites of all the donuts we tried in Portland. Sweet staff.

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    My wife and I are attempting to check out any and all coffee places we can and Smalls was our stop…read moretoday on an early Spring Sunday morning. They advertise themselves as all day cafe/bar and market. The vibes were perfect with an overall cozy and welcoming feel. It seemed like a spot many regulars come to often as the workers appeared to know many people who came through! They have a bar with roughly 8 seats, along with some tables. With the back of the store having goodies to buy including candles, self-care items, wines, drinks, and more. Worth browsing before or after your drinks and food. We snagged two bar stools and were immediately greeted and served water along with a menu. All three staff members were friendly and made us feel welcome. Drink wise my wife got an iced mocha while I saw their drink special of the month on social media and had to try it. Named The Blue Rose with Butterfly pea flower, cardamom rose, whole milk, pebble ice and espresso on top. A photo-worthy beverage with a delicious flavor. I would keep coming back for this drink for sure if it were a permanent menu item! Food wise my wife and I both got a breakfast sandwich, only difference she got bacon while I got the impossible sausage. Well made and delicious sandwiches that would make us return as well. I do wish they would have been a little bigger though. If our visit today was any indication of the typical my wife and I would gladly return! Friendly service in a great setting with well made food and drinks. Need to return to give their cocktails a try! A standout space in Portland.

    Smalls came highly recommend, but unfortunately I didn't have the most amazing experience…read more The inside is SUPER cute. If I were to come back here I would opt to just get coffee rather than food OR I'd come for a glass of wine because I did like the vibe on the inside. However, the breakfast sandwich was rather disappointing and our service was VERY slow. I ordered a coffee about half way through my meal and had to leave without it because it was taking too long.

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    Novel

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    Following first speculation I saw online of Novel closing then after they confirmed they would be…read moreclosing my wife wanted to make sure we came by before that! She is a book lover and we both love our coffees and cocktails. This is a spot that offers all of that and is a third space I think that has been popular and will in general be missed. We even visited during their opening day back in December 2023. They will be closing their doors on April 17th 2026. I will say that due to them getting their books from a local used bookstore they do not have the latest and greatest selection of books that you'd expect if they were a bookstore. I have not had complaints during any of our visits here. I have enjoyed their coffee as well as their chai lattes along with enjoyed all the cocktails I have tried. I have especially enjoyed the espresso martinis and have liked the fact you could in fact get the coffee drinks and cocktails any time of their hours opened. During the majority of their time open they would offer specialty espresso martinis as well. Some of my favorite cities to visit have many coffee cafe meets cocktail bar and is a concept I wish were more popular in Portland. It is a difficult time currently for all and any local business so with yet another closing I encourage you to support your favorite places when and how you can! Cheers to Novel and thanks for the space you offered to locals and visitors!

    A place like Novel was long overdue in Downtown Portland. Coffee, cocktails, and books all day…read morelong? Yes, please. And they're open on Mondays?! The minute I walked in, I was surprised by how big the space was. But heads up, it's already a popular spot. I assumed a Monday visit would mean a quiet, empty cafe, but nope. Every table, couch, and chaise was taken, so I grabbed a seat at the bar. Not a problem, but if you're expecting a hidden gem, this isn't that. The ambiance was cool, hip, and laid-back. It's the kind of place where being solo feels encouraged. The only group chatting while I was there was practically whispering, so if you're looking for a catch-up spot with friends, this probably isn't it. But if you're in town alone and want a good drink and some quiet time, then it's the perfect spot. I ordered The Raven, and it was a delicious and balanced drink, just pricier than expected at $14 (though that's sadly the new norm in Portland). I also got a Negroni, which I just asked for offhand, and surprisingly, it was great and cheaper than my cocktail. Wish I'd known that was an option first. Overall, a fantastic addition to Portland and one I'll absolutely be back to.

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    I love a good donut shop, and this place was all over social media when I was planning my trip, so…read moreof course we had to go! We tried the dark chocolate sea salt, strawberry sprinkle, chocolate toasted coconut, old fashioned, maple, and vanilla. They were all fresh and delicious without being overly sweet. My favorite was the chocolate toasted coconut, but they were honestly all really good. I'd never had a potato donut before, but they reminded me more of a cake donut than a typical donut. The employees were all super friendly, and I was impressed with how clean the store was, especially with how busy they were. We got there at the perfect time because there were only a few people in front of us, but by the time we left, the line was out the door! This is in the perfect location in Old Port and I definitely recommend making a stop!

    We saw the second location while walking to the Old Port and then found this store with a line out…read morethe door. After walking around for an hour or so, my husband wanted a donut and the line had gone down considerably so we only had about 3-4 people in front of us. Staff were friendly and easily able to make recommendations and answer questions on the flavors. They're very efficient due to the popularity and long lines. We tried a vanilla and a chocolate donut and thought they were OK but, a bit dry and not to our liking. I ordered an iced coffee but was given a to-go cup and you get it from a canister on the side. Probably wouldn't have ordered it then. It was OK, but, not amazing.

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