15 min on line, no problem there. New place with lots of interest. Their operations could have been faster but I'm sure they will improve in that area. Toppings (Brown butter hazelnut crunch) were excellent. The donut itself was not. It was definitely fresh but tasted like sponge cake. Don't get me wrong, it did not taste bad, but it was not our idea of a good donut. After eating it neither one of us wanted a second. That should be telling enough. The staff was working hard in the background and those we encountered were very pleasant and friendly. We counted about 7 or 8 workers in the back. Overall we were not blown away and won't rush back. We were disappointed by the donut itself and by the ridiculous price of up to $4 per donut. ---------------------- We went in to give them another shot because we wanted to be fair. It was around noon time and aside from a bacon doughnut (no thanks) and a cinnamon they are ALL SOLD OUT. Good for them and bad for us. We left without being able to give them a second shot read more

I love this place. I now refuse to eat Dunkin' Donuts because I've been so spoiled by this place. I love 80% of the donuts and that's because only other flavors I cannot have do not like nor interest. The first taste stays with you all day. An everlasting yum! read more

this was honestly not good at all (especially for the price) and i was hungry when i ate it. too bready in the middle

So good!! They taste great the bourbon is amazing.

Donuts weren't very good, they were kind of dry and looked better than they tasted. Kind of disappointed. Had some from another location a couple of years back they were delicious, not sure what changed. Overrated. read more

Wow, $8 for two absolutely inedible Donuts. What a disappointment. They certainly all look terrific but they are not.

This donut is no better than a donut from Dunkin but you'll pay three times as much. Plus they won't even get your order right!

Best raised yeast donut I have ever had.. and it was Apple cider. Melt in your mouth!

Amazing donuts! Unique flavors and great service! The Brookline location is small and usually pretty crowded so it's best to get the donut to go! Totally worth a try!! read more

The brown butter hazelnut donut is THE BEST. Just get there early before they run out of donuts

So glad they opened in Brookline. I am more into the Belgian Chocolate Donut than the cake donut. Also liked the Cinnamon Sugar Donut. Whatever you like, the donuts are fresh, there is some seating, enjoy. read more

I think that these are the best donuts in Boston. Their Boston creme donut is so delicious. The filling has a unique delicious taste that I haven't had anywhere else. I'm normally not someone that likes toppings on their donuts but their maple bacon donuts are also very good. They are a little bit pricey for donuts but you get what you pay for with how delicious they are. read more

Heard great things .... customer service is great ... but honestly. Mediocre. Great that they are home made and creative. Personally I like a little crunch to my donuts, these had a bit more or a chew. The cold brew is a little watery probably won't go back. Still glad I tried it though. read more

I'm so happy this location opened up near me because these are hands down the best yeast donuts in Boston. The brown butter hazelnut crunch will always be my go to donut. You get the crunchiness of the hazelnuts and the rest of the donut kind of just melts in your mouth like butter :) The vegan blackberry donut is pretty good too. Yes, they're a little greasy, but it's fried dough - what do you expect? read more

Always been a fan of the original Union Square Donuts location- now they're closer! If u like donuts... I can relate to you... and I can say, this IS THE place. Go early- don't be an amateur and make that grumpy face cuz they ran out of your favorite one. Yeah- it was probably me. Sorry, not sorry! The Crunchy Hazelnut is my fav read more

Didn't think a maple bacon donut could be SO GOOD. Great coffee options, love that there are donut holes available, and the atmosphere (though a small place) is inviting and relaxing. Will definitely be making more trips down the road to my new favorite donut spot! read more

My family has tried it previously and highly recommends it. I'm not generally a donut person, but eventually went there on a weekend with my kids to give it a try. First impression, it's not bad at all. Granted that it's far more pricey than Dunkin Donut down the street, and if you are price-sensitive, you would not want it since it's three times the price of DD. That said, the kind of donuts at Union Sq are not the same, so it's not a fair apple-to-apple comparison. Yes, it's more expensive, but the dough feels real (not those melt-in-your-mouth type of dough), it's bigger, and the toppings are nice. I tried the Belgian chocolate topping, and I like it, because it's not overwhelmingly sweet. It almost has this old-fashion feel to it, compared to the cookie-cutter types from DD. It's fairly convenient situated between the C line (Coolidge Corner) and B line (Harvard St), almost mid-point in walking distance. I'll visit again for some other donuts. PS: I still miss the old Wulf's Fish Market that used to be in the same location. Pretty much Coolidge Corner will have nothing left, except pizza places, donut shops, Starbucks and coffee shops, and banks. The diversity of shops is disappearing. Sad. read more

Out of all the donut shops in Boston, this is my favorite! Their donuts are so fresh and not overwhelming cake-y! They switch up their menu with some really creative offerings like a strawberry ricotta doughnut and doughnut breakfast sandwiches. They also have a number of vegan options, I believe! read more

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I went in at about noon on a Sunday to get an old fashioned cake donut. However, when I arrived, they were out of this type of donut as well as several other types of donuts. Since I was already there and hungry, I decided to try the Belgian dark chocolate donut. The chocolate topping, although very sweet, was prepared in house, which I appreciated. However, the doughy part of the donut was not good at all. This may be because I am not a big fan of donuts that are not old fashioned. I forced myself to eat the donut and regretted it afterward, the donut was definitely not worth the money ($3) or calories. Disappointed. I may give this place another shot, and go back to try an old fashioned donut...Maybe after this experience recedes further into the past. read more

This is a review solely based on the availability of flavors. I have gone to Union Square Donuts on two separate occasions around 11am only to find that they have sold out of most flavors leaving the least popular options for sale. Brookline has a large brunch crowd that wakes up a little later and would frequent the store during the late morning. I don't understand why there isn't enough supply for the demand at this point. Even if they kept a stock of the generic flavors (vanilla, chocolate, cinnamon sugar), that would be a better solution. If you close later in the day, why aren't all flavors available for most of the day? I do want to say that when I do get the flavors that I prefer, the donuts are always delicious and well worth the trip. Just wish I had a good experience each visit. TL;DR: Get there in the early morning if you want to have your pick of flavors! read more

Tried this place out on opening weekend and again a few weeks after. The line the first time spilled out the door and onto the sidewalk. Donuts are great- pretty good size and the toppings/frostings/glazes are very rich. I have tried: toasted coconut (tasty but rich, glaze is very sweet and shredded coconut added on top), cinnamon sugar (classic, very good, fluffy/airy), and sea salted bourbon caramel (EXTREMELY sticky, tasted the bourbon flavor and the hint of salt on top of the airy donut). These donuts are well-crafted and while they are very expensive, I will make an exception since I rarely treat myself to a donut and when I do, I want it to be exceptional. Also, the people that work here are very nice. Minus one star for the coffee. It is so weak!!!!!! I even tried a latte with two shots thinking this would be decently strong and the drink tasted like plain milk. I wish they had a selection of dark roast coffee rather than the acidic/citrus/weak tasting coffees on the current menu. Skip the coffee altogether and just get a donut. read more

This is a wonderful little donut shop Tucked in a quiet shopping area. While the doughnuts are a little bit too chewy ( more pizza dough than melt-in-your-mouth) , the glazings are excellent. Probably the best chocolate raised in Boston - they use REAL chocolate and you can tell the difference. Good coffee too - 5 stars! read more

Enjoyed a scrumptious round object where the whole in the middle is just a wasted space for more deliciousness. VIVA LA DONA. VIVA LA VIDA. read more

I've tried both locations because I've heard so many good things about their donuts. Plus, my work always gets them for the office but I never had a chance to try one (they're always gone before I get to them - which I thought was a good sign). I was disappointed both times. First time, I got the classic chocolate covered. The texture of the donut just wasn't right, the dough not sweet enough, and the chocolate was too much (and I really like dark chocolate). I think it would be better as a thinner glaze + softer & sweeter dough. The second time I went with more people so I was able to try a few different kinds. The Vietnamese coffee donut was the best out of everything we got. The texture of the donut was much better and the amount of topping (glaze) was a good balance. But I also tried the birthday cake donut. The dough was super greasy and dry. I tried this one because I thought the sprinkles would make the chocolate topping more bearable & sweet, but it didn't. Lastly, I also tried the cinnamon sugar donut holes - so dry! To conclude, there was one good donut, the Vietnamese coffee donut, but the inconsistency between the different donuts is just confusing. read more

Omg so good. Thank you for coming to Brookline...but my waistline does not thank you. The Salted Caramel Bourbon is my fave

Hands down the best Boston Cream donut I've ever had. Highly recommend. Service is quick. I'd recommend planning on getting it to go as the cafe is tiny with very limited seating. read more

What a terrible Place. $4 for a donut that is horrible. Doughy, heavy dense and just no good. We tried two Flavors both were lousy. Honestly save your money this place sucks read more

Literally the best vegan donut I've ever had. I would add a picture but I ate it too fast.

my sister and i had such a great experience here today getting donuts to drop off for our friends. they use a window to conduct ordering so you don't even have to step inside, which was a huge plus. the staff was so personable and friendly, and were so patient with us even though we had a pretty sizeable order. the girl who helped us was knowledgeable about the donuts and offered us some recommendations. they put together our order quickly, labeled our boxes, and everything was so fresh and delicious. i'll absolutely be back for more donuts and to try their coffee !! read more

The donuts are so yummy and they have such a varied assortment. It's hard to choose because they all look so good! Very friendly and fast service. read more

Union Square donuts will always be my favorite donut shop in the Massachusetts. I was so thrilled to see that they opened up a shop more convenient for me in terms of public transportation. I was actually surprised to see how spacious this shop is compared to the Union Square location! I don't want to review about donuts because I pretty much did in my original review @ Bow St. location and their donuts are obviously the same. The only difference I saw was that some of their donuts did not raise as high as the ones on Bow St. Not sure if that was just a one-time thing or if they're usually like that. Anyways, I think I would prefer this location over the original one just because they have a lot more room to hang out/study/etc. They also have an amazing painting on the wall that makes it so instagram-worthy! I get really claustrophobic, so this location is definitely the place for me. Highly recommend! And staff is super friendly as well :) Expect me to be checking into this location a lot haha. read more

Try not to make donuts a regular thing but when I do indulge in these breakfast pastries I have become a many time repeat offender at Union Square. Always doughy soft. Unique flavors (can't say I've ever craved a chocolate zucchini donut but I trust them and got one last time and was not disappointed) each time I go keeps me on my toes. Not to mention the super friendly staff with their hilarious tip jar questions. read more

My favorite donuts in the world. My fiancé and I are having them driven 6 hours to our wedding. We particularly love the Vietnamese coffee, maple bacon, and strawberry read more

Best doughnuts in Boston! Can't go wrong with anything they offer. Highly recommend the Vietnamese coffee doughnut.

Went in for an iced coffee and to try a donut. The coffee, sizes are only small and large. The "large" would be a small in most places but whatevs. Wanted a "large" cold brew with skim milk, no skim just whole milk, half & half or almond milk. Ok fine, no milk then. How about Splenda or stevia or god forbid sweet & low? Nope just sugar in the raw. Ok you guys obviously worship at the alter of pseudoscience. I just want a coffee with a little something sweet in it that isn't 300 calories. But I'll settle for black. Not a deal breaker. I put a lid on my iced coffee and take a sip. Coffee dribbles out. Dried the lid off, still coffee dripping every time you tip it to sip the straw. I change lids, same problem. I tell the guy behind the counter, he puts a second cup on it. Still drips coffee. No way I'm walking out with coffee dropping down my shirt every time I sip. Blank stare from barista. Told them to just keep it. Walked our several dollars lighter with no coffee. Donut was decent though. read more

This place. I love this place. Their donuts are absolutely incredible. You truly can't go wrong with any of the flavors, but my personal favorite are the maple bacon and brown butter hazelnut crunch. They're a little on the pricey side at ~$4 a pop, but 100% worth the warm, doughy goodness that is a Union Square Donut. read more

Messy and sticky with a great textured interior (not too dense, not too light), just how yeast doughnuts should be. Highly recommend the Brown Butter Hazelnut Crunch and the Vanilla Bean for most people. And if you like dark chocolate, definitely go for that one because they lather the top with a rich chocolate topping. read more

The doughnuts were very greasy/heavy. There was oil on them, kind of like fried dough with frosting/toppings instead of powdered sugar. They don't offer cake donuts. I wish they had more varieties involving chocolate like chocolate chip, sprinkles, something like that -- the dark chocolate frosted is a bit too dark for me. Brown butter hazelnut is definitely the best one. A nice Sunday morning treat, but not a place i'll visit regularly. I prefer Twin Doughnuts. read more

My husband and I tried four doughnuts. 3 yeast, 1 cake. The yeast doughnuts are superior to Blackbird's (never go for yeast at Blackbird, go for their cake doughnuts), the cake doughnut isn't as great as Blackbird's. We tried the lemon, bourbon salted caramel, vietnamese coffee, and cinnamon sugar cake. The lemon tasted artificially lemon, the bourbon salted caramel tasted heavily of alcohol but my husband enjoyed it, the vietnamese coffee does not taste like coffee but like toffee/condensed milk which is absolutely delicious, and the cinnamon sugar cake doughnut is just your regular cake doughnut. Favorite so far is the vietnamese coffee even though it doesn't taste like coffee. Will be back to try more! read more

I travel a lot and always try to check out the best local donuts. Nothing comes close to comparing to these donuts. Most other places attract people with overbearing sweet toppings and an average donut. Union Square starts with an amazing donut, and do not let the toppings or flavor take away from the softness and taste of the actual donut. read more