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    Payne's Donuts

    4.5 (63 reviews)
    InexpensiveDonuts, Food Trucks
    Closed 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

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    plain donut on top and cinnamon donuts underneath.
    J F.

    These donuts were recommended to me as the best donuts on the island. They did not disappoint! So delicious and only $1.50 each (cash only)! Three flavors: plain, sugar, and cinnamon. They come out very hot and fresh and they are so fluffy and perfect. Not dense like your typical cake donut. Fast service! There was no line each time we went this week (we went three times, consistent service and food quality each time).

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    Michele G.

    If you want good donuts come here!! Smaller size but very cheap and delicious!! A couple different kinds- sugar, plain, cinnamon but so good and local to island- made there. Very quick as line wasn't bad and moved a long. A couple tables all out doors as it is a food truck so nice to eat outside but also can grab and go. FYI - small parking lot but Defs worth it. Great in flavor and nice little treat- recommend

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    Jamie L.

    CASH ONLY!! Be prepared. I've heard about Payne's Donuts as a staple for Block Island so on my first trip, I knew I needed to try them. My friends and I walked and I'm not going to lie.....it's a pretty far walk from the ferry. On a hot day, the walk can suck. Payne's is a little food truck next to a kayak renting facility. There are a few tables to sit at with an umbrella. The prices are very reasonable. I believe they are freshly made cake donuts. So the moment of truth. I have waited years to finally try these donuts and do they hold up to the hype? No. They are not the best donut you will ever eat, as other reviews have stated. Maybe they changed the formula over the years but they taste like every other freshly made cake donut I've tried in RI. They're not bad, they are just soft from being fresh, which is nice. I don't think it's worth the walk just to get one. Maybe if you have the bike or moped, but it's just an average cake donut.

    I got the sugar and cinnamon sugar donuts... 6 of each (and a cool sticker)
    Gailyn M.

    These donuts were delish and seem to have been made to order for the most part, still niceee and warm. There was no line when I went on a Wednesday morning in late June. Only three flavors but you do not need more when they are THAT good.

    The view from Payne's (and the ability to rent Kayaks right there!)
    Holly W.

    4 STARS ARE BASED OFF THE DONUT: Warm, delicious, soft inside and slightly crunchy outside. Such a win! Glad we walked the almost 1 mile from the ferry to Payne's with an infant and 7 year old! (Nice walk too by the way!) Some of the review it was out of an actual building- it is back to being a donut truck! One thing other reviews did not share... you are in between a kayak rental facility. How convenient if you are interested in hitting the water! And just nice scenery.The ducks were super friendly and loved the donuts too. The woman working the counter supplied my daughter with 2 donuts to feed the ducks- super nice! The bad... My boyfriend and friend had the coffee. They said if they could give it negative stars they would. I heard worst coffee I ever had and the donuts are as good as the coffee is as bad.

    C S.

    Island Donut Truck......... Deliciously made donuts, A Must try!!!! The Payne's "Do it Right" on the island. A few tables to sit on, best for grab and go!!

    Sugar donut
    Scott M.

    I'll go out on a limb and say that Payne's is my favorite part of BI. Find yourself a way to get there; walk, rent a bike, hop on a moped, call a cab...just get yourself there. These are the softest donuts I've ever had. I'm talking pillow soft. Fall apart soft in the best possible way. And they are small so try one of each. They have plain, sugar, and cinnamon(my fav). They are cash only so plan ahead.

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    Jaclyn M.

    Ugh the BEST donuts I've had! So many different and unique flavors with also options for more traditional old fashioned styles highly recommend anyone who loves donuts to stop by - you don't be disappointed!

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    10 years ago

    Cheap, delicious and a quick stop on your way to the marina. They will not disappoint! The donuts are fresh, soft and sweet.

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    The most delicious donuts!!! Perfect for the summer and it's not to oily!! Two thumbs up!!

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    Allegedly open everyday at 7am. The day we came they were closed. And I'm a donut fanatic, so it was pretty disappointing!

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    10 years ago

    I stopped here for a donut and was pleasantly surprised at the freshness of the cinnamon donut and the price!

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    Best donuts ever!! My family and I visit BI a lot and always make sure to stop and get some of these "killer" donuts every time!

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