Donut Shack in Lowell is an absolute hidden gem and I am still thinking about these donuts…read more First, a heads up: this place is not easy to find. They share a door with a barbershop and the storefront is tiny. From what I understand, they mostly sell wholesale to other restaurants, but they open up a small window of sales to walk-in customers. When they are sold out, they are done for the day, so get there early! Now for the donuts. Delicious, delicate, and honestly some of the best I have ever had. These are not your average gas station donuts. You can taste the care and craftsmanship in every bite. But what really blew me away was the hospitality. I had already picked out 8 donuts when I was told it was cash only. I had none on me, but offered to run out and come back if she could hold my box. Without hesitation, she handed me the box and told me to pay whenever I could. She was completely serious. That kind of trust and generosity is rare and it genuinely made my day. A few things to know before you go: it is cash only, the space is small with just a few tables and chairs, and they sell out fast. But it is absolutely worth the effort. Support this business. You will not regret it.

The best small batch in Lowell. Vanilla cream is along with all the other varieties…read more Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaàaaaaaa

It was our last morning in NH and we wanted to try this place because we've never seen this chain…read morebefore. We got the glazed and the maple donut and they were both fresh and surprisingly good. I forgot to take pictures of it. The neighborhood looked a bit sketchy and we were hesitant going in there, but the sweet tooth ruled. Hubs said that it's better than Dunkin'. It was surprisingly clean and inside a gas station. Glad we got to try it! Will definitely return when we're in the neighborhood again.

The staff here is friendly and helpful, thank you! I also enjoy the donuts, burritos and the fact…read morethat I can use hash-browns for bread.

I always enjoy popping into Crosby for a breakfast or dessert pastry, they have a quaint and…read moreclassic small town bakery vibe with friendly staff. I have had their breakfast pastries multiple times and most of them are awesome. I think their main stars are the doughnuts and dessert pastries they are always fresh, flavorful, light, and delicious. I would reccomend the lemon crème doughnut, I crave it at least once a week. They are are experts at making cakes with cool designs and make a very cool cake for a ramen obsessed recent masters graduate. Their cake is dense and moist with their fruit filling being sweet and fresh. I would reccomend to anyone looking for a cake with a unique design. They are also reasonably priced for the work they do.

Fresh and great prices. My sweet tooth was definitely satisfied and the employee was very helpful.read more

A hole in the wall type spot but a must go if you find yourself in the area…read more The donuts have a clear homemade quality to them and were extremely fresh and perfectly flavored. If I find nurseries the area I'll definitely be back.

Very fresh donuts for a reasonable price! I loved the apple fritter, blueberry, and old fashioned…read moreones, and the guy includes some free extra bits and pieces with your order. Presentation is not always as pretty as a chain like dunkin, but they are good.

Decided to stop by on the way home from college one day after always passing it but never giving it…read morea try. Got a half dozen unique donuts, and they were all very soft and tasted great. The person also threw in some munchkins for free which I thought was very nice. Glad I visited and will be coming back in the future :)

Kim donuts was absolutely delicious, nicest lady at the register and gave us a free donut along…read morewith our half a dozen purchase. The donuts were soft and amazing. Strawberry frosted really tasted like fresh strawberries. 10/10 would recommend.

Super fluffy and delicious donuts! DO NOT get this location confused with the Lowell location, it's…read morelike night and day. Different ownership! We got a variety box and it was amazing. Their glazed donuts are to die for! The store is very clean and decorated very nicely. Staff is super kind and welcoming! Will definitely come back to try their drinks

While the donuts here are delicious the rest of my order was just okay. I got the vanilla crème…read moredonut and it was super yummy. My hot latte was lukewarm and very milk heavy. I also got a bagel with cream cheese and was disappointed to find that the cream cheese was on the side. Service was super fast in the drive through at 7:30am on a weekday. There were a few tables to sit and eat inside as well.

I had to stop by when I saw the post about their new drinks…read more The banana cold foam was stronger than I expected but it was nice. It kind of overpowers the matcha a little though. The drizzle in the mocha had a little bit of a bitter taste but my bf liked it. We went through the drive thru and service was quick.

This is my second time ordering from here, and the second time I ordered a donut. TBH this review…read moreis mostly to remind myself that the donuts here are NOT the light, airy type of donut I prefer and that I should not order donuts here again. If you like heavy, thick donuts with an obvious taste of the oil they were fried in, you will love their donuts. Unfortunately, it's sitting in my stomach like a rock and that's not an ideal feeling at breakfast time. Their apple fritter is dense and not filled with apples the way most are. It was more of an apple-infused batter, but I prefer the middle to have the pie filling. I'm sure there are people who love this style donut and if so, go here and grab yo self one! UPDATE: The maple bacon donut was indeed light and fluffy!

Not impressed at all. I come here on a regular basis and never have an issue with the two normal…read moremorning girls however there was another girl working this morning and I ordered and egg sandwich and an iced coffee. The way I normally do and the coffee taste burnt, and the egg on my egg sandwich was gray, and the whole sandwich was rubbery as if she just put it in the microwave instead of toasting the English muffin. Disgusting pictures were taken less than five minutes after I got the sandwich so I'm not sure why the cheese was hardened and jam was dried up and wrinkly as if I got a sandwich that had been premade, which is disgusting and not a normal experience with this gourmet. I'm super disappointed and if I wasn't on my way back to work I would have asked for a refund.

I love the coffee and donuts. The girls and women that work during the morning and day are…read morefantastic! Always smiling, greeting you, and sometimes know your order. The negative are the after hours new workers. They could benefit from more training in customer service and making the coffee. I still love you guys though!!

Didn't know I'd have the opportunity to go to a "pumpkin patch" before this trip but so grateful…read morethat I did. Supposedly this is the #1 ranked fall farm by Newsweek last year...I haven't been to any of the other ranked locations or a large number of non-ranked spots so can't validly compare - but from what I experienced I'd say this is top notch. It's definitely goes beyond a regular "pumpkin patch" and has things to see and do or taste for all members of the family. People of all ages find joy in apple picking, fighting the honeybees, playing with goats, and riding in a wagon. Older adults can enjoy photo worthy moments in the sunflower fields too! Unfortunately I didn't get the chance to taste other products from the farm store but I'm sure they're wonderful.

3 adults and 2 kids under 3, $30 which bought a bag that held about 17 apples. A few apples were…read morequite large, the rest were medium sized. We purchased the tickets and the bag at the little ticket house. In order to enter the orchard, you present your tickets to the employee. The animal farm had goats, sheep and roosters and there is no fee to enter. There are feed machines which accept quarters so you can feed the animals and wash stations to clean up after. In that same area is a large sandbox with some pretty cool toys. In the back are the flowers and pumpkins. No fee to enter either, we got some nice pictures with the pumpkins. Those are priced based on size and there are 4 of them at the entrance with prices so you know how much you will pay for each size. Plenty of parking and handicap parking. It was a nice experience, a tad warm, but otherwise beautiful day and the employees were all friendly. We were there for about an hour. TIP: if you plan to feed the animals, bring a small envelope or cup (like the size of a condiment one) to hold the food pellets. Otherwise you just have to hold them in your hand. The sheep area was loaded with flies, but towards the back barn part (near the sandbox), there were very few flies and a better goat feeding experience. To get 5 stars, it would be nice if: 1) They trimmed the grass in between the orchards at bit. It was really thick and high and very challenging for the toddlers to walk through, especially with so many hidden, dropped apples. 2) There was more than 6-8 pellets per quarter. 3) The store had a bit more selection. They did have honey sticks, donuts (which were just ok), some produce and T shirts. Maybe offer other locally made candy or goods to offer a more fun shopping experience.

parking a street…read more The place is nice, it's clean, with plenty of light. It's self service. When you go in, you can grab a menu and decide what you want before going up to the counter to order. You're given a number to put on your table and the food will come out when it's ready. If you ordered a caffeinated beverage, your name will be called so you can go up to the counter and pick it up. we ordered two pork hashes with a black tea and coffee. There is no free refills. The coffee and tea were both very smooth. The pork hash was really flavorful and well cooked. The barbecue sauce is on the sweeter side and at certain bites dominated the flavor profile. something in the dishes made us super lethargic afterwards. i don't normally daytime nap but took one when i got home.

A Cortado by any other name is not a Cortado…read more It is a thing of beauty. Requiring an exact 1:1 ratio of espresso to steamed milk, even a slight miscalculation in milk volume ruins the thin, velvety, microfoam texture. There is no hiding a poorly extracted drink. The folks at Salt & Light Cafe Bistro in Groton have never failed making the perfect drink; delivered with wit, and a smile every time.