Longtime fan of knead (donuts), which hasn't changed, but I'm now adding love for the breakfast sandwich. Between the custard-like egg, the heavenly pesto that adds some sweetness, the always delicious pastry (cruffin), and just general commitment to high quality--keep doing what you're doing, Knead! Special shout out to Nate, who was so kind in helping us out today. I feel like I've only had delightful experiences at Knead, so a thank you in general to the staff! read more

Knead Doughnuts - Raspberry Fritters, Blueberry Rhubarb Fritter, Chocolate Chip Old Fashioned, Brown Butter Pecan, and a goat cheese sweet potato pastry - Donuts Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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it's donut day. celebration was in order!!! We got a free donut and lots of positivity in knead today read more

2.5 stars Came here for some breakfast. Staff were so friendly and helpful when it came to ordering. Ambiance is a casual cafe and decently clean. We ordered the Blueberry Cream Cheese Cinnamon roll, Peach Crisp Fritter, and Peanut Butter and Jelly. Blueberry Cream Cheese Cinnamon roll was only available on weekends. Our favorite was the Blueberry Cream Cheese Cinnamon roll. Warmed up tasted like a blueberry cinnabon pancake. Highly recommend Peach Crisp Fritter was not that great. Barely any peach inside. Peanut Butter and Jelly too was not that great. Like 2-3 small dots of jelly inside. Very cheap with the filling which is unfortunate because it would have made it so much better. Doughnuts themselves served room temperature had a very similar consistency/texture to dunkin donuts. Not soft like fresh made. I was planning on ordering more to take home but after trying it, it was a good thing we only ordered those 3. Overall, I probably would not come here again because of the filling and the dunkin donuts-like quality. read more

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Donuts? Filled donuts? Big delicious donuts of Bliss? Yep, this is your place. They have been pumping out the most amazing confections of so many varieties. This is not your chain donut, this is a bit of love and a party in your mouth! Now excuse me while I take my metformin. read more

Knead Doughnuts - Peanut butter and Jelly donut - Donuts Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Great location just out of Wayland Square, with plenty of street parking. Donuts are delicious and there are many flavors available in both creative and old favorite choices, but they are expensive so this is reserved for a special treat. Coffee is very good as well. Friendly service and the seating area is nice. read more

Knead Doughnuts - Seating - Donuts Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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Came in for an iced coffee with RI food fights. The worker was on their phone when I walked in. I gave them the coupon for the coffee and they proceeded to stare at me. I ordered a fritter and was kind of surprised they only used parchment on their hands to grab it but at least it wasn't a bare hand after using their phone. They rung me up for the fritter but didn't get me the coffee. Then tried to go back and charge me for the coffee. They seemed really out of it but if I'm being honest, this is a normal experience coming here but I try to overlook it because I like the donuts and coffee. read more

Knead Doughnuts - Donuts Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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Sweet little donut shop with some great vegan and flourless options! Dropped by to grab a few selects for Christmas and they had a Gingerbread man, Grinched colored glazed with a little heart and of course classic milk and cookies for Santa! Ordering was easy and simple and staff were nice! read more

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Had the strawberry poptart, blueberry lemon danish, vegan chocolate, and a cinnamon roll. Strawberry poptart was my favorite. It had a real strawberry flavor that was not artificial and it was honestly addictive. The other donuts had great texture, but I felt something was missing to make it better. The danish was fine, I've had better ones in New York. Service was friendly and it was busy so seems to be a popular spot for locals. I liked that they had a water station in the back. read more

Knead Doughnuts - Donuts Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

The chocolate chip donut is still my favorite! Not over powered with chocolate, not too hard but dense with flavor. Loved the white chocolate dipped portion of the donut. It's just the best! Tried egg nog and it was good but I couldn't eat a whole donut of egg nog. read more

Knead Doughnuts - Easter 1/2 dozen - Donuts Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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I am a huge fan of donuts and this place did not disappoint. We drove about 30 minutes from downtown to get there so we were hoping it would be worth it. We shared a chocolate and caramel donut (forgot the name) and a passion fruit coconut donut. The first was good but the dough texture was more cakey than the fluffy donut texture. The second was much better. It had such a unique flavor that I have never had before. If you like fruit, you must try the passion fruit coconut. read more

Went to Knead Doughnuts for breakfast with some friends and we had a great experience! The staff were friendly and efficient, and they served us immediately! Their coffee and pastries were delicious, but their vegan donuts were my favorite! I highly recommend them ( especially the apple cider one!!). read more

Knead Doughnuts - VEGAN Chocolate Peanut Butter and VEGAN Apple Cider - Donuts Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

I always go for the coffee and stay for the strawberry shortcake donut. It is the perfect donut for sure. The shop wasn't too busy for a late Saturday morning. They still had a ton to choose from which made me very happy! Everyone that was working was super helpful and friendly. I always appreciate that. The shop is clean and cute. I think it's a really nice space. Check it out :) read more

Knead Doughnuts - Iced coffee and Strawberry Shortcake donut - Donuts Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

We came here to try their vegan doughnuts, and they were a great way to start our day. They had four vegan options when we visited, and we went with the chocolate cake and chocolate blackberry. Both were good, but my favorite was the chocolate blackberry, because that blackberry glaze was delicious. They change their flavors often, so I'm looking forward to also trying new ones whenever we can visit again. Plenty of seating when we went, and there was street parking right outside. read more

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Unfortunately, I am that friend that regardless of what city I am in, I will make you take me to the best donut shop and Knead was that in Providence. We decided to stop by before heading out to Newport on a weekday and it was not crowded at all. They actually have a lot of tables inside, I'm not sure if folks come to hunker down for a bit but it would be a nice place to stay a while. We were just here to grab a couple donuts and get out of town. I went with the apple crumble fritter and chocolate chip old fashioned. The apple crumble... it's the kind of donut you miss when you finish eating it. So buttery and the apple crumbs. I'm not ashamed to admit I was eating the lil crumbs off my napkin, it was that good. The chocolate chip old fashioned was...okay. Don't mess with perfection, is my take on it and I think a plain or glazed old fashioned is perfection. This tasted more like a cookie and less like a donut which wasn't what I was going for, but hey, you might like it. read more

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There really wasn't many options left at 11am on a Sunday. There was only 1 option of cake donuts left so I got churro flavored, it was covered in half chocolate. It was really dry and the churro flavor was barely there. I think a dunkin donut would have had a better texture and more flavor, unfortunately. And at about $5, it's just nothing special. No smiles or greetings from staff, there wasn't anyone behind the counter while we were waiting in line most of that time or had their backs turned. I found PVD donuts to be 100% more welcoming and their cake donuts are much better: they usually have more flavors to pick from even at 11am so maybe knead just doesn't make enough for a weekend day. I don't feel the need to return. read more

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Believe the hype about Knead Doughnuts. Incredibly fast service, unique offerings, and comparable prices to other competitors. If you are whimp like me I might caution I against the coffee as it's super strong. I would actually like to meet another customer who drinks the coffee and lives to tell the tale. Oh and try the vegan and/or flowerless doughnut. You're welcome in advance! read more

Ugh where do I even begin with this place. The minute you walk in you're welcomed by the smell of magic. The staff was friendly and helpful with helping you choose from the many options. My friend and I ended up getting a few options but ultimately loved the vanilla glazed as it was a classic. The donuts on the pricier side but honestly worth it. I'd say show up early to get a chance to pick from more options and they also offer gluten free and vegan choices. The selection is filled with unique flavors, seasonal items, and your classic donuts. Perfect for a weekend treat. read more

Knead Doughnuts - Donuts Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Knead is the best of the best. The freshest glazes, the softest brioche, and the distinct lack of deep-fried aftertaste. I also love their old fashioned (best in state - Allie's fans can fight me) and cake donuts. They all have their own personalities. The raspberry fritter is my all time fav but I love all of their seasonal fruit flavors - so fresh!!! This was my husband's postpartum treat for me, while I was still in the hospital after giving birth. I had gestational diabetes, and the one thing I repeatedly mentioned wanting to eat after the baby was born was Knead donuts. That's how much I love them. read more

Knead Doughnuts - Brioche, cake, and old fashioned - the trifecta! - Donuts Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

I bought the things that caught my eye. lol I just pointed and that's how I selected my choices. I believe the brown one is a brown butter. The muffin looking one was cheese something lol The hot pink one is raspberry something lol listen, when it's your turn to visit, do what I did! Use my picture for reference. lol everything is good. The store smelled of coffee and sweets. The young lady at the front assisting customers was pleasant and patient. If I'm passing by I'll definitely go back again. read more

Knead Doughnuts - Donuts Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

15 minutes before close & it was a dream! So happy their employees welcome customers right until the doors are locked, to me that's a wonderful quality they have! Wow.. I LOVE Knead!!!! Knead to go here more often! Their vegan menu and selection is spectacular, the 3 that I tried are absolutely to die for! I know they have a huge menu but I truly wish they made MORE vegan options I'd buy them all! My partner and I also enjoyed nitro cold brew. The employee was very sweet, she didn't rush our choosing and was very attentive. She offered to place the pastries separately since mine were vegan, 10/10 very thoughtful, I love when people go the extra mile. This is a place I wish I could come once a week! Since we arrived so close to their closing, she gave use a few of the donuts for free. Best experience; even coming so close to closing! We would've sat inside because it was also so beautiful, but all the chair were up. No biggie, we sat an enjoyed out pastries and donuts at the park! My partner LOVED his selections as well. The nitro is super strong!!!! read more

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Very good donuts, my daughter's favorite spot on the way to school! They have a lot of selection and they are bakery quality.

I had some Doordash credit so what better way than to use it by ordering Knead Doughnuts. I ordered the chocolate, strawberry shortcake, jelly, chocolate chip old fashioned, and an Arnold Palmer. I really like that there are always alternating flavors so you can try different donuts and also still get the ones you like from before. This was my first time having the Strawberry Shortcake and it really did taste like eating a strawberry shortcake ice cream bar. That was my favorite ice cream bar growing up. This donut was a vanilla cake doughnut with a fresh strawberry glaze and topped with house-made shortcake. The Arnold Palmer was fresh brewed Tea Pigs iced tea, topped off with Natalies Fresh Lemonade. For me, this was a bit too much lemonade and not equally distributed. I probably will not get this one again and stick to their donuts. Doordash was great in delivering the order. read more

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Came here for some breakfast. The staff was super friendly. The cafe had a nice seating area inside as we all an outdoor patio out back. We got a couple items to share. The popover was underwhelming. We wish it was heated up. The top had nice flavor but the bottom was so dry. The chocolate almond donut was too sweet. Standard glazed donut. The drinks were good. The matcha latte was not overly sweet. read more

Knead Doughnuts - Donuts Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

I don't care what the day brings... sometimes you just have to stop and have a doughnut. Get to Knead Doughnuts early as they will sell out of some of the flavors if you wait too long! Some of my all time favorites are the Chocolate Chip Old Fashioned, the seasonal fritter (my ABSOLUTE favorite is the Raspberry Fritter), and the Passion Fruit Glazed. The merch is also a must have - they have t-shirts, hats, travel mugs, etc. The cafes are small but adorably decorated, and it's a great spot to meet with some friends or bring your laptop to get some work done. The staff is always friendly and attentive! Pro Tip: Download the Toast app so you can order in advance and join their loyalty program! read more

Knead Doughnuts - Donuts Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Ambience was great. Service was great. Doughnuts were mid at best. Also five dollars a donut is insane... Not trying to sound rude and I know running a business isn't cheap but, I travel a lot and the cost for the taste just wasn't there for me. Very dry. read more

Knead Doughnuts - Donuts Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

The donut itself was okay for an small to average size donut. However, I was surprised by the price. At $5.00 per donut, it's significantly more expensive than other equally good donut shops in the area. The high price doesn't justify what you can get at another specialty donut shop. read more

We spent more on Uber to go here before our flight! The doughnuts we tried were worth it! It's in a quaint part of the town. We went here on a Sunday morning. read more

Knead Doughnuts - Key Lime Glazed, Blackberry Cobbler Fritter, Blackberry Cobbler Fritter - Donuts Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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Knead Doughnuts is a charming coffee shop! Tried a variety of treats - cinnamon bun and ham and cheese were standouts. However, the Popover wasn't as impressive. Overall, a cute spot with some delicious treats read more

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STALE PRODUCTS =============== My husband should have returned everything for a full refund. If they charge such exorbitant prices I expect their products would be fresh. Everything tasted over a day old. I took one bite of the muffin and that was it for me. It was hard and tasted bad. My husband ate the regular doughnut because he was hungry, but he said it wasn't good. He was sick to his stomach. Need to check on my in-laws to see how they are feeling. They raved about this place and I am sure they are mortified. read more

Just met the sweetest guy named Red, who helped me pick out some doughnuts and VEGAN ones!! Yummy, a must try!! They have other locations!! Thanks so much! Yummy!! read more

Donuts were huge and delicious I recommend everything lol! Great variety small cozy place great atmosphere for coffee and conversation

Favorite donuts in pvd. Especially the old fashioned. Need to try the savory things next! read more

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KNEAD DOUGHNUTS Cromwell Street (West End), Providence To be straight out honest, I've only been to one of the Knead Doughnut shops. And only once at that. Keep that idea in the equation with the rest of this review. First off, the Cromwell Street Knead is easy not to find. it's in an odd location for a business which tends to rely on foot traffic. Just past South Providence into the West End, Cromwell is almost free of obvious landmarks. A couple of new tenement rehabs and an old manufacturing building on one side. Knead is in that building. With the rave reviews and the fact I was there at 9 AM on a beautiful Sat morning, I expected the line of people to guide me to the door. It wasn't there. Apart from one guy walking a dog with a donut in his mouth the only evidence I was on the right street was a little wooden sandwich board. The low-contrast lettering did read "Knead." Stepping up into the cool, cavernous machine room cum donuttery there was a single woman drinking coffee. Great! No line, I thought. Followed immediately by, Why isn't there a line?? I ordered and ice coffee to give me time to look at the selection. Pretty sexy looking pastries, I gotta say. Had no problem picking six. The kid at the counter taped my box and off I went to the car. Next stop - donut tasting with my kid at college Before driving off, I opened the box and reached for the Brown Butter Pecan. We had connected visually in the shop. The coating just fell off in large shards, dashing my dreams of getting it out of the box intact. The Sour Cream Old-Fashioned looked structurally sound so I had that instead. But first a sip of iced coffee. It was like... It had this flavor like... What the hell was it like??? Since I was actually prepared for that sour, burnt tire broth most modern bakery cafes serve, Knead's brew threw my tongue a riddle. It was not bad at all. It was even really good but it didn't taste like regular ol' joe. There was a sweet spice in there. Something Chai-ish maybe? Who knows? It was cool and didn't burn holes in my esophagus. It also came in handy after the first bite of the old fashioned. It was assertively dry. Maybe stale? Perhaps overcooked? Let's just say it was the latter since the glaze, in a nice, crisp layer complete with solidified drips and a dry surface, was indeed fresh. The coffee helped but the donut just didn't have the inner moisture to encourage eating it all. The moistness lack was a them in our box. The Vanilla Glazed Brioche: also on the dry side. The delicious jammy raspberry jam of the Jelly Filled was moist! It's brioche enclosure wasn't. We did eat the coating of the Brown Butter Pecan and there was fun in that, even if the inner donut never made it to anybody's mouth. The Chocolate Peanut Butter. Well... there was our winner! Hit on all counts: Chocolately, Peanut Buttery and very Moisty. Could there be an explanation for the inconsistencies? I'm hoping it was just the location. Not enough patrons to eat the donuts in their freshest state, perhaps. While there does seem to be room for improvement (at least at the Cromwell outlet), Knead does have a great base array of flavors. At 4+ bucks a pop a donut should shine. And there is that coffee which keeps lingering in my head (Kind of a deal at $3.40!) I'll go back just for that and to give the donuts a second try. Lastly: It was awfully nice to walk into a shop and not face a pastry case full of goodies covered in breakfast cereal. From Fruity Pebbles to Froot Loops, this trend of hiring unicorns to barf all over the donuts has worn pretty thin. How about we lay that one to rest? read more

Knead Doughnuts - Clockwise from top: BrownButter Pecan, Jelly Filled, Vanilla Glazed, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Sour Cream Old Fashioned, Vanilla Glazed - Donuts Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Very friendly, fast, and attentive service. Doughnuts are very fresh and made daily. The vanilla doughnut was very tasty and their cronuts are amazing! Their lattes are also delicious! We have been here 2 times and will be back when we are in the area! read more

Knead Doughnuts - Vanilla - Donuts Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

I have nothing bad to say about this donut shop! They have great customer service, I told them it was my first time there and I would like them to give me the best donut they have and BOYY! It was delicious. I had the brown butter pecan which is hugeee and had a nice crunch with the pecan. The do have complimentary water, which I appreciate and the water was filtered which was a big plus for me. This was the first location I been too that offered a small little sample which I thought was nice. Parking is not the best since it's only street parking but definitely worth stopping by. read more

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Great visit to Knead which has been on our list forever! We went about 30 minutes before closing so there wasn't very much left, but we were able to try a classic glazed and pumpkin donut. I loved the candied pepitas on the pumpkin donut! Such a good cake donut, not too sweet either. The glazed was classic and still fresh the next day. Can't wait to try more on our next visit! read more

Knead Doughnuts - pumpkin donut - Donuts Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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The staff was super friendly and hospitable. That being said the doughnuts were not particularly good or bad in my opinion. I think they are worth a try if you're in the area but I much prefer other doughnuts shops in the area. read more

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Brown. Butter. Pecan. Doughnuts. OMG. When I walked up to the display window, it immediately caught my eye. The doughnut was COVERED in pecans and I just knew.... this was the one. Don't get me wrong - the others are great as well. I tried the old fashioned, passion fruit, and a bunch of others but the brown butter pecan one exceeded all of my expectations. If you're visiting from out of town (like me) don't miss Knead. Worth the stop! read more

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Donuts were good but not great. I thought they were very pricey for what you got. Interesting selection. I was hoping it would be better but unfortunately it wasn't. read more

We were driving by, heading to a brewery near by when I saw out of the corner of my eye a large van that said Knead doughnuts. I quickly pulled up Yelp and saw that Knead Doughnuts was indeed a doughnut shop near by and they were open! We quickly found a parking spot. If I'm completely honest, we were wandering around trying to find the entrance and we were not having much success. That is when a stranger took us for tourists and asked us what we were looking for. He was so kind, he badged us in the back way. We made our through the fabulously, industrial warehouse, to where Knead calls home. The smells were fantastic. I discussed with the employee behind the counter saying that I had read on yelp that they offered vegan donut options. She said absolutely. That thrilled us because so many of these specialty donut shops use eggs in their donut recipe. Don't get me wrong those donuts are delicious, but my husband is allergic to eggs, so we were stoked to hear they had eggless donuts! When in Rome, I asked the employee which donuts she suggested for me. I went with the professional suggestions both the goat cheese danish and the berry and lemon donut. They were both soooo good. I particularly loved the goat cheese danish. But I was thrilled with both donut choices. Her suggestions were spot on. My husband enjoyed the vegan donuts. It was so nice for him to get to eat a quality donut and not worry about death (just kidding, kind of)! He had both the vegan chocolate donut and the glazed vegan. It was hard for him to pick one favorite. He was so happy with both. If we lived in the area, we would definitely frequent Knead doughnuts. If you happen to live in the area, drop by for us once in a while. Order yourself the goat cheese danish, it will not disappointed! Enjoy!!! read more

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