Donuts are definitely becoming the new cupcakes. It seems like donut shops are literally popping up everywhere, just as cupcake shops did a few years back. This trend makes me really happy because I am a serious donut lover. Last weekend I finally tried the donuts from Union Square Donuts, a spot that was recently named "Best Donut in Boston". This Somerville donut shop did not disappoint.
One warning- the donuts at Union Square Donuts often sell out early. Dan and I showed up at noon one day and left empty-handed. Make sure to get there early if you want the best selection of donuts. We went back early the next morning and sampled a number of their most popular flavors.
First we tried the special cake donut covered with chocolate glaze and rainbow sprinkles. This was Dan's favorite donut from Union Square- he still talks about how much he loves it to this day.
The brown butter hazelnut crunch donut is one of the most popular donuts on the menu and was also my favorite donut from our visit. We had to wait a few minutes for a new batch to come out of the oven but it was definitely worth the wait. Add this one to your list of must-try donuts in Boston.
Union Square Donuts offers savory donuts on Saturdays and Sundays only. I tried the cheddar bacon sage donut and loved it as much as, if not more than, most of the sweet donuts.
And finally we tried the popular maple bacon donut. In my opinion, maple and bacon is an unbeatable flavor combination. If I had to recommend two donuts, it would be the maple bacon donut and the brown butter hazelnut crunch donut.
Donuts are $3 each, which is slightly more than you would pay at the Dunkin Donuts around the corner. But they are definitely worth the price. You can't beat gourmet donuts. Luckily Union Square Donuts is just a short drive from my apartment!
If you want to check out Union Square Donuts, you can find more information here:
Union Square Donuts
16 Bow Street
Somerville, MA 02143
Hours: Thursday-Sunday, 8am-3pm
All these donut flavors are crazy!! But also so awesome.
ReplyDeleteDoughnut Planet has been on my list of places to go forever, and I still haven't made it! I've seen their selection and it's crazy though. Glad you found an acceptable substitue in Boston, hehe. Mmm. that Creamsicle donut would be my fave :)
ReplyDeleteLove the interesting flavors! Each one sounds seriously awesome... I went to the Donut Plant a few years back and sampled the same flavors (& then some :P) It was out of this world. And I believe that donuts are going to be the next big thing... like cupcakes were 10 years ago. Mark my words! ;)
ReplyDeleteLove the interesting flavors! Each one sounds seriously awesome... I went to the Donut Plant a few years back and sampled the same flavors (& then some :P) It was out of this world. And I believe that donuts are going to be the next big thing... like cupcakes were 10 years ago. Mark my words! ;)
ReplyDeleteI can't stop looking at the maple bacon doughnuts. Looks AMAZING! I wish I had one with my morning coffee. Sounds like a great place to visit for doughnuts. Thanks for posting!
ReplyDeleteAnne ~ Uni Homemaker
I want a donut in the worst way now!!!
ReplyDeleteThose donuts look so good. Ah, I wish I had one right now!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness -- that Brown Butter Hazelnut donut looks fantastic. I can just imagine how crisp and crunchy it must be. I think I should count myself lucky that I don't live so close to Union Sq Donuts...I would be driving there far too often and dropping way too much dough on donuts!
ReplyDeleteAnd the bacon maple donut sounds intriguing -- like a classic pancake - bacon breakfast, but in donut form.
I love trying new donut places. All the donuts sound amazing. I actually just bought a donut cookbook so I can try making some of my own. Can't get enough donuts ;)
ReplyDeleteI've been craving doughnuts so I'm drooling over your pics. That maple bacon one is calling my name!
ReplyDeleteTina at www.tinaschic.com
Yes yes, a thousand times yes. Donuts forever and always.
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