Donut King — Restaurant in Quincy

MAR. 31, 2024 UPDATE Finally had a chance to swing by close to opening. There were trays full of doughnuts this time. It was also surprisingly lively with locals despite the early hour, so I can see why the doughnuts sell out. There were some cutely decorated special doughnuts for Easter, but I stuck to my mission of trying the famous, classic honey dip doughnut. The price ($2.25) was the same as that of the marble cruller that I got last time even though there is less doughnut, so I wish it were cheaper for the size. However, it was airy/fluffy and soft with a delicious glaze. The only thing I did not like was that I could slightly taste old oil with some bites. I think I prefer the slight crunchiness of the marble cruller last time more, but maybe the crunchiness is only unique to cake doughnuts.

MAR. 5, 2024 Stopped by toward closing even though I would have preferred my first time to be in the morning when the doughnuts would be the freshest. As expected, the majority of the doughnuts were gone by this time. I decided on the marble cruller, which was $2.25, despite the lower price listed on the menu (however, this is still cheaper than doughnuts at "fancier" places, so it's okay). The person working there was friendly.

I heated up the doughnut before eating, and it tasted very good. I believe this is a cake doughnut, so the inside was denser. I loved that there was a slight crunchiness. The glaze on the outside was definitely sweet, but the inside was not, so it was a satisfying but not overwhelming dessert. I'll definitely have to swing by at opening to try the doughnuts fresh sometime (I actually love that they open at 4:30 AM because it is so rare to find a place that opens that early. The fact that they close much later than other bakeries/cafes despite being open so early is also...

Fantastic donut shop that is very popular with locals. Every time I have a weekend shift at work, I stop here on the way and grab a dozen for my coworkers. Breakfast sandwiches are great too!

Their coffee is okay, nothing special but it's worth it for the food. I wouldn't personally visit if all I wanted was coffee, but I know a lot of locals make this a regular morning coffee stop, sitting at the bar and chatting with staff who are very nice.

NOTE: It is important to know that this is one of the few places these days still not accepting credit or debit cards. They do have an ATM inside though, and as someone usually annoyed by having to pull cash, it is well worth it for Donut King, and good to have some cash to tip the...

Bring cash since they do not accept credit cards at all. There is a ATM in the store to dispense cash but it’s one of those private ones that charges a fee. I was really wanting to love this place . I visited this morning and purchased a coffee & a few donuts. Every donut is just enormous and sickening sweet and they all seem to taste the same even though each one is a different flavor. The glaze on the donuts is just too thick and not appetizing. I ended up throwing them away after 2 bites of each since I just couldn’t eat anymore. The employees seem nice enough The coffee was very bland nothing I’d come back for. I definitely won’t...