Maine Bakery Named One of the Best Doughnut Shops in America

We have so many awesome bakeries and doughnut shops here in Maine, but one in particular is getting some national attention!

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Listen, Maine and Mainers take their sweet treats and pastries seriously. You’ll find everything from fresh-baked whoopie pies to homemade blueberry pies just about everywhere. And, of course, doughnuts are part of the territory—no doubt!

So, with all of that in mind, how do we determine what makes one doughnut shop better than another—let alone one of the best in America?

Taste of Home’s list, 'The Best Doughnut Shops in Every State,' is based on customer reviews, local recommendations, and standout flavors unique to each spot. They created the list with the intention of making it the ultimate guide for doughnut lovers ready to hit the road!

Now that we’ve set the stage, which of Maine’s many doughnut shops was named one of the best in the country?

According to Taste of Home, their list highlights ‘The Best Doughnut Shops in Every State,’ and the pick for Maine is HiFi Donuts in Portland. Taste of Home had this to say about their selection:

HiFi Donuts in downtown Portland makes old world-style donuts from scratch each morning. You can get classic flavors like chocolate glazed and fresh coconut, but this shop really shines when it uses regional ingredients like with its blueberry frosted crisp and pumpkin pie flavors. Don’t forget to grab a coffee, too (it’s also spectacular).

And there you have it—HiFi Donuts in Portland was recently named one of the best doughnut shops in America!

Have you ever been to HiFi Donuts? What’s your absolute favorite bakery or doughnut shop in Maine? We’d love to hear from you! Join the conversation by messaging us on the app.

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