I ran into someone from my church right outside Linda's and he asked me where the best donuts were in the Boston area. I told him, "We're standing right outside it, it's Linda's." He thought I was joking. I was definitely not. I LOVE Linda's. The donuts are fresh and divine, but the people are the reason I keep going back. So imma tell you a story about why I will defend their honor til the day I die. One time I ordered a donut and a coffee and sat down to eat. A few minutes later, one of the employees walked over holding another donut. I said, "Oh, thank you, but I'm good." He just smiled and said, "It's fresh, it just came out." I took it. It was out of this world amazing. I've made donuts at home before, and fresh donuts really _are_ different. Warm, soft, and just about the best donut I've ever had. Here's another story: some other time, I wasn't thinking. I bought a dozen donuts for my coworkers and was gonna bring it to work, but I was on my bike that day and realized there was absolutely no way the box was fitting into my panniers. I went back in and asked if they happened to have a bag big enough to hold the box. They disappeared into the back and came out with their reusable Linda's Donuts bags. I suspected there weren't so many of them. I asked if I could pay for it. They wouldn't let me. I still have that bag and use it all the time, and every time someone asks me about the bag, I tell them this story. That, my friends, is how I became a Linda's Donuts evangelist. Re: ambiance, it's super low key. There are only four or five tables, and I've definitely sat there with friends over coffee and donuts. It's not trying to be trendy. It's just a neighborhood donut shop, and that's exactly why I like it. I've seen people complain that Linda's runs out of donuts. FOLKS, they're a neighborhood mom-and-pop shop. They make a finite number of fresh donuts every day. Personally, I'd rather they sell out than have donuts sitting around all afternoon. If you want the best selection, get there earlier. Maybe Kane's or Union Square Donuts are objectively better and have more variety, and fancier flavors like maple-glazed bacon doughnuts. I admit, those donuts are damn good too, but when I think of getting donuts, I always make the trip to Linda's for all the warm-fuzzies and to see all the smiling, kind people behind the counter. read more

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Great donuts. Incredibly fresh. Super nice people. I wanted a powdered jelly donut and they don't normally make them. The guy behind the counter asked me how many I wanted. Then, he went in the back and made me a couple. They were incredible. Can't wait to go again when I'm in the area next. read more

Linda's has the best coffee in the world I love how the flavor is already brewed into the coffee and they skip out on the syrups. The hazelnut is definitely my favorite but they have so many flavors! I could get coffee from here everyday and pretty much do the service is always great and the customers are always kind. I am a huge fan and will continue to get my coffee from Linda's! Also their donuts and breakfast sandwiches are perfect read more

I give five stars to service the staff. There's always been super friendly. They've even offered free pastries a time the negative star for me is mostly based on that. They constantly run out of donuts at all times of the day. You never know when they're gonna be open and on top of that, they say one price and do another there's times where a donuts two dollars or 250 or three dollars every time I've been rung up it's been a different price. read more

Fantastic freshly made fat delicious donuts. Tough to decide which one to choose, they're all amazing! Highly recommend. read more

The doughnuts are delicious! Very light and airy with great flavor. Great place to get some fresh donuts.

Going for 20 years, lovely simple, 1950's style neighborhood donut shop. It won our donut competition at work back when we had 16 entries... I love the crullers. read more

I love Linda's. This family-owned hidden gem in Belmont, is one of my go to spots before work. They are known for their fresh-made donuts that are of the highest quality. My favorite is the honey dip. I also love their breakfast sandwiches. Their egg&cheddar on an english muffin never disappoints me. I suggest calling ahead and placing your sandwich order as this place gets very busy. read more

The absolute best coffee shop in the game and one of my favorite places to spend money. I was home visiting and stopped by at least 4 -5x for fresh donuts, muffins, Jamaican rum iced coffee and hot breakfast. Everything is incredibly delicious with a side of friendly service. They've been in business for years (my entire life) and are a gem in the precious Belmont & surrounding communities. I'll leave it at that & not list my faves since I don't want you readers taking what's mine, lol read more

Researching for local donut shops and found Linda's was close by. Glad I went! The donuts are not only big and full but also delicious! The staff were extremely friendly and when I asked if they would have any coconut, they whipped up a batch and gave me a complimentary honey dip while I waited. I rate this place 10 of 10 and will be back! read more

Linda’s Donuts - Donuts! Honey Dip, Lemon, Jelly, Plain, Coconut. Delicious! - Donuts Near Me - Belmont, Massachusetts

Great donuts (I had a chocolate glazed, a plain, and a plain with jelly inside, not all on the same visit, don't worry). My first time there recently was just before closing and after I ordered they gave us the two donuts complimentarily, which was unexpected and nice. I soon went back and tried more items and they were great too. read more

A small corner shop in Belmont serving some of the softest and fluffiest donuts you'll ever find. We came mid morning and decided on getting a box of dozen donuts for $30. The menu is small and the labels are small, but the donuts are hefty. They're a good sized donut, bigger than Dunkin, but not as big as Blackbird. We got a mix of yeasted brioche (honey dip, chocolate sprinkle, Boston cream, Bavarian cream, lemon, apple spice) and cake (honeybun, cinnamon, powdered) donuts. Both were really good and still stayed soft for a few days after. They're super easy to pull apart and even the cake donuts are not dry. The apple spice tasted like apple pie filling, the cream fillings were good, but the lemon filling could have been a bit more tart. If you're in the area, I would absolutely recommend stopping by to try one of their donuts! read more

Linda’s Donuts - Dozen donuts - Donuts Near Me - Belmont, Massachusetts

I love this place! Tiny spot, limited seating. Classic doughnuts and good food. The staff is amazing, they really care about the customer and food! read more

Linda's Donuts is a mom and pop type shop that sells breakfast, coffee, sandwiches and donuts. The donuts are traditional style donuts, so don't come in looking for a gourmet/loaded style donut. Parking is available on the street. There is no lot. The shop is small, but can fit a big group of people comfortably. There are a few tables inside if you choose to eat in. On this visit I decided to try the donuts. I chose Butternut Crunch Cake, Chocolate Frosted Yeast Raised, Chocolate Honey Dip Old Fashioned, and Honey Dip Yeast Raised. The yeast raised donuts are soft and fluffy. I ate the Honey Dip without any hesitation! The honey glaze was slightly sweet, and it paired well with the soft donut. The chocolate frosted wasn't smothered in chocolate, and I liked that. The raised donuts don't need very much topping to be enjoyed. The chocolate old fashioned was dense and great for a chocolate lover. The Butternut Crunch cake donut was denser than average cake donuts, but the flavor was still good. It was not as sweet as other cake donuts. Of all the donuts, Linda's Honey Dip is definitely my favorite. I'll definitely return for more and maybe to try their sandwiches! read more

Linda’s Donuts - Butternut Crunch Cake, Chocolate Frosted Yeast Raised, Chocolate Honey Dip Old Fashioned, and Honey Dip Yeast Raised - Donuts Near Me - Belmont, Massachusetts

Platonic ideal mom & pop donut shop. Absolutely kills the honey dipped, choc frosted, jelly, and all the fundamentals of donut karate. No frills, just awesomely executed. read more

3.5/5 Updated 1/19/19: No line around 9:00AM on a Saturday. Pros: -Super fresh donuts -Cake donuts. Seriously. Get the Honey Dew and the Coconut and thank me later. Cons: -Lines! The line for this place was out the door at 8am on a Saturday! -Minimal chocolate icing on their frosted donuts, and it's not very good -- Honey Dew Plain glazed cake donut. This donut was moist, sweet, and buttery. I was shocked by how good it was! I would definitely get this again if I returned to Linda's. Coconut Plain cake donut with light glaze(?) and coconut topping. Again, this was another winner (probably because it's the same base as the Honey Dew). I would also highly recommend getting this one at Linda's. Chocolate Honey Dipped Glazed chocolate cake donut. Not as good as the glazed plain cake donuts (slightly more dry), but not bad. Boston Cream Re-tried this one and didn't taste the strange cinnamon flavor that I noticed previously, but still didn't love this. The best part is probably the cream filling. Honey Dipped Glazed yeast donut. Very soft and fresh, but a little dry/bland tasting. Mini Coffee Roll Essentially a glazed donut in the shape of a cinnamon roll with cinnamon in the folds. Kind of bland tasting. Bavarian Cream Yeast donut with vanilla filling and powdered sugar coating. Best part is the cream filling. Chocolate Sprinkle Yeast donut with (minimal) chocolate icing and rainbow sprinkles. I wish it had more chocolate. Apple Spice Yeast donut with apple filling and powdered sugar coating. Tasted like apple pie inside. Blueberry Yeast donut with blueberry filling and powered sugar coating. Tasted like blueberry pie inside. read more

Linda’s Donuts - Mini coffee roll, honey dew, honey dip, chocolate honey dip, bavarian, cruller, honey dip, choc sprinkle, coconut, blueberry, apple pie - Donuts Near Me - Belmont, Massachusetts

Love these donuts! Can't go wrong with such lovely goodness. The people are nice as is the service.

Don't sleep on this mom and pop donut shop. I almost didn't go to it because there was another, more popular IG donut shop that I wanted to try. However Linda's Donuts were much closer so I thought I'd stop. Man oh man am I glad that I did. I consider myself a glazed donut snob and was unsure going in about the honey dip donuts. OMG these donuts were amazing. They are by far the best, melt in your mouth donuts that I've ever eaten, and I've eaten a lot. I stopped in a little before 9 and they were putting out fresh donuts and muffins. So glad I stopped. It's a little, neighborhood shop and not fancy but so family friendly. The service from the young man who handled my order was superb. I'll be back to Linda's on my next visit. read more

Linda’s Donuts - Honey Dip Donuts and Blueberry Muffin - Donuts Near Me - Belmont, Massachusetts

Delicious donuts and breakfast sandwiches - super fast and friendly service. Owners go out of the way to remember customers! Love the coffee too . Prices are great . read more

Very large, and very fluffy donuts. Make sure you get here early, as they often run out of the classics!!!

In the age where hipster gourmet donuts has almost taken over, you'll still find a few of these old school mom and pop's style donut shops in towns like Belmont. This is the hangout spot for many of their old patrons so expect super awkward staring throughout your time there. Inside, it's a bit gloomy. And the pros? They had a decent selection of your nostalgic donuts to pick from and plenty of street parking. Mini Coffee Roll- This was a perfectly crafted donut. Soft, fluffy interior, moderately sweet and just the right amount of it (regular donut size). Honey Dipped- Can never go wrong with this pick. Classic puffy and chewy donut with a light coating of honey glaze. Chocolate Frosted- Nothing I hate more than a stale donut. The chocolate was sticky and the rest was yuck. Jelly Donut- Very sweet sugary donut with fluorescent red jelly inside. Old school indeed. Overall Service: Not the most warm and welcoming folks but it's worth going here for those mini coffee rolls. read more

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You often don't find hole in the wall donut shops anymore. Many places like Union Square Donuts are fancy and expensive. This place is a wonderful spot on the Belmont-Cambridge line. While all the donuts and breakfast sandwiches I've tried have been delicious, their classic Honey Dip is perfection. It's an airy pillow with so much glaze! Love how they're open early - I tend to stop their on my way home if I spend the night out and it's so great if you're hungover! Staff is always super friendly. read more

Linda's has been a source of much disappointment for me. I got there a half hour after opening only to find they are completely out of donuts! Like, what??? I understand they are freshly made and waste not want not but come on.... I should add this has been the case EVERY TIME I've been there, whether its right after opening or later on in the day... out of donuts. If its in the name you shouldn't be constantly out!! I would really love to leave a positive review once i eventually am able to try these elusive donuts... but I'm not sure i feel like wasting my time again. read more

Amazing place and wonderful hospitality love this place moved here in 2017 and now it's 2022 so that just says it all. read more

Linda’s Donuts - Amazing place and wonderful hospitality love this place moved here in 2017 and now it's 2022 so that just says it all. - Donuts Near Me - Belmont, Massachusetts

Took some donuts to-go from Linda's Donuts on Sunday morning. The reason they get away with the questionable ambiance is by the quality of the food. Quality: While the space may scare you away, the donuts are delicious. I ordered four different flavors, Honey Dipped Jelly, Honey Dipped, Jelly, and Coconut. Stick with any honey flavors you see, those are the specialities. The Honey Dipped Jelly definitely belongs on a list of best donuts I have ever tried. The others were also good, but the flavor of the honey glazed truly works magic. Quantity: Large donuts, and those with filling are stuffed. Value: $2-$3 for each Donut. Ambiance: Linda's Donuts is a small shop located in the Watertown area of Massachusetts. The shop looks run-down both inside and out. When you enter they have a few tables for guests interested in dining in, which would not be my recommendation. They have you order at the counter, which is still built like a COVID fortress. Crowd: Two other guests, both ordering donuts. Even with a more extensive menu, it feels like a place you only get coffee, donuts, and bagels. Service: Quick and efficient. Parking: Plenty of street parking nearby. read more

Excellent little mom and pop donut shop. We stopped by Linda's Donuts on a Sunday morning while walking around the Watertown area. We could tell this was a popular place among the locals as there was a line out the door. We bought 4 donuts: Boston creme x2, apple spice, and the honey-glazed chocolate. (I asked the cashier what was the most popular donut and he said honey-glazed chocolate). The total came out to $6 - not bad at all! We couldn't wait and dug into them the second we got back to the car. The chocolate donut was very good, more of a cake-like consistency but still retaining good moisture, and larger than your typical donut! The filled donuts though are where they're at. They have more a yeast-dough consistency, super soft and moist. We loved the Boston creme! It had a good creme to dough ratio and was not overly sweet!. The apple spice was good as well but just under-filled. Would go back without a doubt to try their other filled donuts. read more

Linda’s Donuts - Top left going clockwise: jelly, lemon, powdered, chocolate frosted, apple spice, Boston cream - Donuts Near Me - Belmont, Massachusetts

Stopped in late morning on a sunday for a quick donut. I try to call ahead to make sure they are open because like other reviews say, they are not open sometimes. I had a classic donut and a coffee that were both pretty good. The donut had a nice crispy outside and a soft inside and the coffee was fine but I mainly used it as something to dip my donut into. Wife had an apple donut with cinnamon and an iced tea that she really enjoyed. The staff seemed to be be friendly to indifferent and parking on Trapelo road. We will try to get there earlier one day to try their other donuts. read more

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This wonderful little shop gave me the best service and restored all faith in our industry!! The girl who served me at the counter, I so wish I had gotten her name to give an appropriate shout, was happy, helpful, knowledgeable and seemed like she actually wanted to be at work at 8:30a on a Sunday morning!! The gentleman actually hooked up up with a sample since it was my first visit!! The shop had a handful of "happy to be there" people as well that were totally into the product they received and helpful to a first time buyer!! It was like the Cheers of donut shops. Now we are going to get to the amazing products!! I have held a doughnut shop in Stringtown Indianapolis as the best yeast doughnuts and Linda dethroned them with one bite! I am not the only Hoosier that can make the claims of this other doughnut shop; when they sampled Linda's wares on Sunday their eyes light up as much as mine and voiced their culinary props to this juggernaut in doughnuts!! Thank you for a wonderful experience here in the NE. These have been far and few between and this experience made me happier than you could ever know!! Try the jelly sticks, fried in all I could think was a lard with pork fat! It was amazingly sweet and savory at the same time. The sample of a mini boston cream pie made me a believer!! I am so sad that we were so focused on the fantastic flavor that I forgot to take a pic of the dozen. Be smart and go and take many pictures of various dozens you should get from here! read more

Great donuts for the price, but the only thing I don't like about Linda's is that they have had very inconsistent hours lately. On Saturday 10/15, there was a sign on the door that just read "Open Tuesday Oct. 18". No explanation for why they are closed. read more

Linda’s Donuts - Example of random closing - Donuts Near Me - Belmont, Massachusetts

Still after all these years and just moving back, the best. Love the staff, prices are always just right. You'd have to be a total douchebag to not enjoy this place. Or just miserable. It's not high end or a true traditional breakfast joint, it's small and simple. Great coffee, above average donuts and a great breakfast sandwich is the key to this place. They do a mean everything bagel with cream cheese. Hangover cure is their bacon egg n cheese on an english muffin. Greasy and delicious. Multiple coffee flavors and seasonable varities as well. Aside from getting donuts the wait for sandwiches and hot food may take a bit, so relax and go in and enjoy it for what it is. A small business putting out a good product. If not take a walk somewhere else and be miserable there. read more

Linda's has the best donuts in the area. The donuts are generously sized, always fresh, and the texture is perfect. When you bite into one of their chocolate glazed donuts the exterior of the donut has a crispness to it while the inside is still perfectly moist. I don't know if I've had the opportunity to try every variety they make, but from what I have sampled it's probably safe to say that whichever donut you choose you won't be disappointed. My only advice would be to get there earlier in the day before they run out. read more

Linda’s Donuts - A dozen donuts. - Donuts Near Me - Belmont, Massachusetts

The donuts here are pretty good. Don't expect any fancy flavors or designs that you would find in those trending donut shops. They only have regular classic donuts here, but they are super light and fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside. It is best if you catch them straight out of the oven! I tried the chocolate glazed and honey dipped. They are super sweet and I can only handle so much sugar at 9 in the morning (but so are all donuts). I took one star off because of the seemingly unfriendly aura the staff gives off. Maybe it's because I'm not a regular and I took a little while to decide what I want but there were no smiles given and an attitude where they were waiting for me to be on my way. I even waited on the side to decide what to order so I wouldn't hold up the short line. If you know what you want, I would recommend visiting this place to try it out, but it's definitely not a place to make friendly conversation. read more

Figured I'd try a small local spot and they were featured on Boston Eaters "Where to Eat Doughnuts in and Around Boston" article. I knew I had already set myself up for failure for going in at 10am but was able to snag a Boston cream but little did I know it wasn't. It was lemon filled.. meh. read more

Linda’s Donuts - What I thought was a Boston cream... but it was lemon filled - Donuts Near Me - Belmont, Massachusetts

Came by Saturday around noon, closed with no explanation. No sign posted saying why they were closed, no hours posted. Someone was inside but didn't bother opening the door to talk with me despite me standing very clearly outside their front door. Maybe great donuts, maybe not, I haven't had a chance to try them despite visiting during the business hours they posted on their claimed Yelp page. Would you like to chance that they're open when you want a donut? read more

So imagine you see your doctor in Cambridge or Belmont. He or she kinda gave you a bit of a hard time regarding your health choices throughout the year. He or she imparted unsolicited pedantic advice about eating this, not eating this, not doing this, doing this, and so on. As your mind wanders through the ramble, you wonder, "how to celebrate another year of surviving yet another annual physical"? An unapproved endeavor like getting a donut here is one way. Getting a bowl of high blood pressure like ramen is another. But let's go with the former. The old fashioned donut at Linda's is quite good, with the outside crispy while the inside cakey and soft. The bit of spice really helps out as well. The Bavarian cream is soft and packed full of thick liquid goodness. Yes, as you can imagine, it's cash only. Service isn't an emphasis and neither is the seating. read more

Good fresh donuts every time. There's no Off the Wall delicious creativity that you're gong you find in more modern iterations of donut sanctuaries (So... There's no Maple Bacon Bourbon Double Glazed Donut... but really, how awesome does that sound!) Solid, tried and true flavors... only. They run out and close early, so plan accordingly. Must - See TV... untill you get tired of reruns... read more

Linda’s Donuts - A box full of circular goodness - Donuts Near Me - Belmont, Massachusetts

Was excited to try Linda's donuts today but seriously? Who puts a Boston Creme facedown in the bag? Was this on purpose? read more

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Having been to nearly every homemade donut shop in the area, Linda's is hands down one of the best! The shop is non-descript and you could easily drive by it if you weren't paying attention; I must admit I have done so many times without realizing it. Bad donut man! Upon finally making it in my girlfriend and I were not only greeted by exceptionally friendly staff but some of the lightest and most delicious donuts in the area. The Honey dip, one of my standard measures is, without question, the lightest of its kind that I have yet tried. The Jelly was full, soft and not greasy at all. The cake crullers were soft inside with crispy crunchy, sugar coated out layers; just as they should be. The best part about it all, not only did the young staff say "please and thank you" but, when I began discussing donuts while paying the check, they asked me if I would like a few more made right on the spot. "I can do jelly or lemon crullers, which would you like?" The young man behind the counter volunteered. "Both please." I said. Unfortunately they were out of Boston Creams at the time, which means we'll just have to go back. Breakfast was very affordable and satisfying. The atmosphere was that of an old local family shop steeped in tradition and "regulars", and, the Java, though not 5 star- got the job done and will bring me back for more. I'll see you there :) read more

Linda’s Donuts - Donuts Near Me - Belmont, Massachusetts

I have not enjoyed a doughnut in a looooong time. A friend of ours picked up a Baker's Dozen from Linda's and brought it over and I gotta say - it is what I remember DD's stuff tasting like when they first opened (and were still good). I enjoy the more cake doughnuts and the kids (my hubby is on that list too!) like the jelly/cream filled ones. What I like is that I actually feel full after one doughnut and it does not feel like I am eating air. The other thing I like is that I don't get that oily coating on the top of my mouth when I eat these EVIL things. read more

Very tasty and pillowy yeasted doughnuts. A bit pricy at $30 per dozen. Staff was very polite and helpful'