Donuts are the ultimate breakfast treat. Sweet and soft dough with hundreds of topping varieties, you really can’t go wrong! Luckily for the people of Boston, there is a wide variety bakery to suit your every doughnut need. But how did this sweet treat find its way to our breakfast tables?
Well, it turns out donuts have Dutch origins, and made their way to America under the name olykoeks or “oily cakes.” The holes were added in the donuts so they could bake thoroughly and not have an under cooked center. However, they became particularly popular during and after WWI. The women volunteers would bring donuts to men in the front line trenches to give them a taste of home. Naturally, when they returned to America, they had a craving for these delicious treats. And thus the doughnut machine was born. These machines work are used by some classic doughnut chains like Krispy Kreme or the Boston favorite: Dunkin’ Donuts.
So, where can you go to sample this American delicacy? One of the more popular choices is Union Square Donuts. This particular bakery offers a wide variety of donuts with very unique flavors. They also offer vegan donuts for anyone with dietary restrictions. Some of the flavors they offer include Sea Salted Caramel, Pink Lemonade, and Brown Butter Hazelnut Crunch. If you’re feeling really brave, try the Maple Bacon!
For a more classic variety of donuts, head out to Saugus to enjoy Kane’s Donuts. You can enjoy Honey Dip, Boston Cream, or Maine Blueberry. Or if you want a selection of gourmet flavors, Blackbird Donuts on Tremont is the place to go. There, you can enjoy a variety of flavors, but go fast because their menu changes! But these aren’t the only places you can go to enjoy this special treat! There are even more doughnut bakeries in the Boston area that you can try out. For more information click here.
No matter where you decide to get your fix, enjoying a doughnut with your visitor is sure to be an experience they won’t forget! It’s always fun to have classic American treats with your visitor, because there’s a possibility they’ve never eaten something quite like it. We suggest taking them to a bakery near you an allowing them to choose their own flavor!
Where’s your favorite doughnut shop? Are there any other treats you like to enjoy with your visitor? Let us know!
