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Food Old Port, Portland, Maine

The Holy Donut

A place to eat in Old Port, Portland, Maine, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 20 minutes. Best time to go: Morning.

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The Holy Donut in Old Port, Portland, Maine
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Why go

Maine potato donuts in flavors like dark chocolate sea salt.

It is one of 8 curated places we feature in Portland, Maine, alongside 2 places to eat, 2 sights and 1 activity. 4 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Casco Bay Lines and Eventide Oyster Co. At about 20 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Food
Neighborhood
Old Port
Price
$
Time needed
20 min
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Portland, Maine, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Casco Bay Lines

    Ferries to Peaks Island and the outer islands for a cheap harbor cruise.

    Activity · 0.2 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Eventide Oyster Co.

    Oyster bar known for its brown-butter lobster roll on a steamed bun.

    Food · 0.2 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Duckfat

    Small sandwich shop famous for fries cooked in duck fat.

    Food · 0.3 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Portland Museum of Art

    Strong Winslow Homer and Maine art collection in the Arts District.

    Sight · 0.5 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Eastern Promenade

    Hilltop park and trail with views over Casco Bay and its islands.

    Outdoors · 1.0 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Portland Head Light

    Maine's oldest lighthouse (1791) on cliffs in Fort Williams Park.

    Sight · 3.2 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

The Holy Donut is a stop on our Boston to Portland route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Portland, Maine

The Holy Donut is our only food pick in Portland, Maine; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Portland, Maine guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Portland, Maine run from 34°F in January to 70°F in August; October is usually the wettest month. For The Holy Donut itself, we suggest: Morning.

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Getting there

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Address
177 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101, USA
Coordinates
43.65600, -70.25286
Destination
Portland, Maine

The Holy Donut: quick answers

How much time do you need at The Holy Donut?

Plan on about 20 minutes at The Holy Donut. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit The Holy Donut?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Go early; flavors sell out.

Where is The Holy Donut?

The Holy Donut is at 177 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101, USA, in Old Port. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include The Holy Donut?

The Holy Donut appears on Boston to Portland, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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