Bakery

Donut shops using Maine potato as an ingredient. Serves coffee and has vegan donut options. Relocated from Exchange St. Open Mon-Fri 7:00am-4:00pm, Sat 7:00am-8:00pm, Sun 7:00am-5:00pm.


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48 Reviews

First Review by kcronin89

CaitlinJulia

Points +321

Vegan
06 Oct 2024

Overrated donuts

I went at 8am and the donuts didn’t seem that fresh. Very dense and overly sweet for my taste. Lots of variety. The coffee was definitely from the day before as well, but the hash browns were yummy!

Updated from previous review on 2024-10-06

Forman

Points +6056

Vegan
17 Sep 2024

Yummy donuts

Really good donuts. Only complaint is no chocolate donuts😞

bdg99

Points +104

Vegan
13 Sep 2024

Vegan Donuts two blocks from my hotel!

Excellent little donut shop with several interesting flavors of vegan donuts. I had the toasted coconut as they were out of maple. Really good.

Pros: Several vegan flavors to choose from

OlivineGov

Points +471

Vegan
26 Jul 2024

Many options. Adult and kids friendly.

Lots of choices, staff very friendly.

Pros: Lots of choices , Not that big of a line up when I went , Option of oat milk for no extra charge

Cons: Not many tables to sit inside, A little expensive for my taste , Don’t drive there. No parking.

klhunter42

Points +94

Vegan
22 Jul 2024

"Dough not" miss it!

Not a huge donut fan to begin with but saw they had vegan options and the whole made from potato thing was intriguing. Got a vanilla with sprinkles and maple. Soooo good that you'll wonder if they gave you the vegan version! Highly recommend the maple as it has such an authentic maple taste🤤
Update: Went back the next day and tried the cinnamon sugar...tastes just like a churro!!!!!

Updated from previous review on 2024-07-15

Pros: Clearly marked vegan options , Cool atmosphere , Reasonably priced

animal.lover.464

Points +54

Vegan
02 Jul 2024

So good. Vegan and nut free!

This place is amazing. I was overwhelmed with how many vegan options there were. And my bf who has a peanut/tree nut allergy could also eat the vegan donuts. That almost never happens!!! Win/win!!!

tomtheplantsman

Points +771

Vegan
29 May 2024

Nice!

Quite a few vegan options (all highlighted in turquoise) that are great; got the old-fashioned and lemon, both delicious

bkoep25

Points +42

Vegan
02 Apr 2024

Good donuts

Several vegan options. Good donut but a tiny bit oily.

AnnaBananna

Points +248

Vegan
26 Mar 2024

Fun flavors

I’ve been told the sweet potato donut is wonderful. It, unfortunately, wasn’t available while I was in town.

Instead, I went for the lemon donut and the pomegranate donut - both of which were quite good and hit the spot, so to speak. I ordered it in advance for pick-up. Even on a rainy March morning, it was kind of a hot spot for locals and tourists alike (just a constant flow of people but not a long line).

JuliaTR

Points +225

Vegan
03 Oct 2023

Good solid donut

Had to stop in for a Maine potato donut while in Portland! There were a handful of vegan flavors on offer the day we were there. I tried the Chai, and it was very good. As others have stated, there was a line but it moved quickly. Great place to grab a sweet treat and a coffee to take on a stroll along the waterfront.

veganqueenofqueensnyc

03 Oct 2023

I'm so happy to know that I wasn't the only Vegan there today! ☺️ ✌️🌱

veganqueenofqueensnyc

Points +1299

Vegan
03 Oct 2023

SEVEN (7) Vegan Donut Flavors

Line was out the door; I'm pretty sure I was the only Vegan there. Was pleasantly surprised to find they had SEVEN (7) Vegan donuts today - see photo of receipt for specifics - I tried one (for now): the Vegan Toasted Coconut - delicious! And made from potatoes- who knew? Washed it down with an iced apple cider. Hmmmmm....😋

Updated from previous review on 2023-10-03

futureghosts

03 Oct 2023

I have a blood orange doughnut from Clementine Bakery that I will devour in a little while.

Veganaco

Points +47

Vegan
25 Sep 2023

Pretty good

Not really vegan as advertised because of the sugar. I emailed them twice before going and asked if it was bone char-free, but they didn’t respond. We asked upon arrival, but they couldn’t “guarantee” the sugar source. Anyway, on to the donuts…pretty good, but I don’t get what all the hype is about. Dense without being oily, and sweet but not sickly so. The vegan ones were just the plain old fashioned donut with 3 different and tasty toppings. Fortunately, we passed a beggar nearby who took our remains.

Pros: Long but fast line

Cons: Not really vegan

Lanilasagni

Points +118

Vegan
23 Jul 2023

Amazing donuts

Tried all the vegan flavours they had when we visited- cinnamon, coconut, lemon, pomegranate.
Coconut in particular was amazing! Also like cinnamon and lemon a lot, pomegranate a bit too sickly sweet for me.

Pros: Potato donuts are delicious, Vegan coconut donut

Cons: Not a vegan business, Has bacon on some donuts

kmbrophy

Points +1179

Mostly Veg
08 Jul 2023

Vegan potato donuts

Quite a few options in flavors. Donuts were yummy and fresh but we did have some that seemed to have sat in the oil for a bit too long.

veganbeing

Points +88

Vegan
03 Jun 2023

Great find!

They had so many vegan donuts and they were all clearly labeled. Interesting flavors too! Great prices: for under $10 we each got a (large, delicious) donut and a large coffee to share. Score!

Pros: Lots of vegan donut options! , Interesting flavors like pomegranate! , Under $10 for two huge donuts + large coffee!

Cons: Touristy area with little parking.

olives23

Points +519

Vegan
20 Mar 2023

Many vegan options

A lot of vegan donut options here. They are perfectly cooked, not too wet inside like many other vegan donuts. Perfect amount of frosting on the donuts and very flavorful. Pomegranate frosted is my favorite donut that I’ve had so far!

Pros: Many vegan options, Perfectly frosted

LilMsVegan

Points +2056

Vegan
12 Mar 2023

Donut miss trying one!

My job’s HQ is in Portland, ME and during a visit they ordered donuts- one box being all vegan options- I tried a bit of each one! All delicious!!

Pros: Great variety

DawnRice

Points +1167

Vegan
01 Oct 2022

Yes, please!

Today there were 7 amazing vegan options and I picked 4 of them! The line made some inquires turn and walk away, but the staff was attentive and moved the lined quickly…and it was completely worth the wait.

Lemon, cinnamon, old fashion and vanilla! Fresh and delicious! For donut lovers and those any vegan wanting a yummy and unique treat, this is your place!

Pros: Several vegan flavors to choose from, Amazing staff, Close to the ports for east cruise ship access

sarahdavis89

Points +1211

Vegan
13 Jul 2022

Must go for vegan donuts!

Best vegan donuts I’ve had! Delicious flavor and super moist! Must try!

Pros: Vegan options, Yummy!

LaurenC

Points +340

Vegan
29 Jun 2022

Be sure to visit

This place is a real destination in Portland, and they’ve earned it. Don’t go in expecting Dunkin’ Donuts - the signature product here is a moist cake donut made with Maine potatoes.

I really appreciate that they don’t have a “vegan tax” where our items cost more than the “regular” stuff.

Pros: Good vegan options, No “vegan tax”, Walkable area

Cons: Can be crowded

SabreenaCole

Points +359

Mostly Veg
13 Nov 2021

Wow!

Honestly I was skeptical of the potato factor, and my original first bites weren’t impressive, but as I kept eating the donuts got better and better! They had about 4-5 vegan options which is a lot for most stores. When I come back to Portland I’m coming back to Holy Donut!

stephbaggz

Points +283

Vegan
06 Nov 2021

Great vegan options

This shop had a variety of vegan options (maybe 6-8 choices). I got the pomegranate and toasted coconut and my husband got original and fresh lemon. They were delicious! Very similar to cake-style donuts in texture

Pros: Many vegan options

Tapiola

Points +24

Vegan
11 Oct 2021

Good vegan donuts

Purchased half a dozen vegan donuts on the way out of town for a road trip last week and was pleasantly surprised that they were still quite fresh and yummy two days later. This business has been around a while and I do find the limited vegan options get a little boring if you buy them too often; it would be nice if they came up with some new flavors, like who wouldn’t like some vegan chocolate or jelly donuts?!

Vegan_ACL

Points +2632

Vegan
16 Sep 2021

New location on Commercial Street

Be prepared to wait in a line. They’re delicious and I appreciate the handful of vegan options. I will say they’re a bit dry, but they’re donuts and they’re vegan - I loved them.

nickiv

Points +34

Vegan
02 Jul 2021

really great potato donuts

there were atleast 3 or 4 vegan options still when i went around 11am (although many were already out of stock)

Updated from previous review on 2021-07-02


Updated from previous review on 2021-07-02

Cons: frosting is suuuuper sweet

Papaya❤️er

Points +577

Vegan
11 Jan 2021

First timer- AWESOME DOUGHNUTS!!!

Just popped in for a couple doughnuts... this time around. I got a coconut one and a lemon one. Coconut is my go-to flavor and lemon is a flavor I’m continuing to acquire a taste for and both of these doughnuts were so good. I will most certainly be back for all of the flavors on the rack, and some coffee.

Updated from previous review on 2021-01-11

Pros: Vegan doughnuts, Friendly staff, No wait time and not sold out in PM

Cons: Prices of the vegan doughnuts

emacduff095

Points +315

Vegan
08 Aug 2020

Always a Favorite

Tons of vegan donuts and all are delicious. My favorite is the dark chocolate sea salt caramel.

Pros: Lots of vegan options

Cons: Kind of pricey for a donut




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