The Donut Series

If you have been following my social media, then you probably are aware that I do all sorts of things to keep my running interesting.  These past few months have been no different.  It started with a simple run to Brookline and quickly became a weekly staple as we tried to survive Covid and a New England Winter. Below you will find some more details on my weekly donuts runs.  If you are ever in a funk with your running, try something new, and find a way to motivate yourself.  

The Donuts Series

For 13 weeks, I visited 13 different donuts shops. Before getting into details of what I purchased and my ratings, it is important to note that there are two distinct style of donuts; the simple hand cut variety, and the gourmet variety.  Due to this, we break down the ratings into those two categories.   

The winners were Blackbird Donuts in Boston for gourmet and Donuts with a Difference in Medford for simple hand cut.  

I encourage everyone to find something new and fun with their running.  Who knows where it will lead.

- Scot

Blackbird Donuts

Donuts with a Difference

Full details below.

Week 1: Union Square Donuts
409 Harvard St, Brookline, MA
Style: Gourmet
Rank: 3 of 7
The Run: https://www.strava.com/activities/4704869776
The Purchase:  Chocolate Glazed, Oreo

Week 2: Doughboy Donuts
220 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA
Style: Simple
Rank: 6 of 6
The Run: https://www.strava.com/activities/4744136353
The Purchase:Chocolate Glazed

Week 3: Kane's
575 Broadway, Saugus, MA
Style: Gourmet
Rank: 5 of 7
The Run: https://www.strava.com/activities/4780458060
The Purchase: Chocolate Glazed and Oreo

Week 4: Masshole Donuts
2 Lake St, Arlington, MA
Style: Gourmet
Rank: 4 of 7
The Run: https://www.strava.com/activities/4817576751
The Purchase: Blackberry, Pecan, and Chocolate Frosted

Week 5: Anna's Handcut Donuts
2056 Centre St, West Roxbury, MA
Style: Simple
Rank: 2 of 6
The Run: https://www.strava.com/activities/4858683230
The Purchase: Chocolate Glazed and Butternut

Week 6: Donuts with a Difference
35 Riverside Ave, Medford, MA
Style: Simple
Rank: 1 of 6
The Run: https://www.strava.com/activities/4899863655
The Purchase: Glazed, Chocolate Frosted with Creme, Chocolate Frosted with Chocolate Sprinkles

Week 7: Donut King
151 Copeland St, Quincy, MA
Style: Gourmet
Rank: 7 of 7
The Run: https://www.strava.com/activities/4939242275
The Purchase: Chocolate Frosted with Creme, Butternut, and Chocolate Glazed

Week 8: Linda's Donuts
247 Belmont St, Belmont, MA
Style: Gourmet
Rank: 6 of 7
The Run: https://www.strava.com/activities/4977538229
The Purchase: Chocolate Glazed and Jelly

Week 9: Davis Square Donuts
377 Summer St, Somerville, MA
Style: Gourmet
Rank: 2 of 7
The Run: https://www.strava.com/activities/5018725332
The Purchase:Chocolate, Butternut, and Strawberry Frosted with Fruity Pepples

Week 10: Mike's Donuts
500 Arborway, Jamaica Plain, MA
Style: Simple
Rank: 3 of 6
The Run: https://www.strava.com/activities/5061019003
The Purchase: Chocolate Frosted with Rainbow Sprinkles

Week 11: Demet's Donuts
199 Mystic Ave, Medford, MA
Style: Simple
Rank: 4 of 6
The Run: https://www.strava.com/activities/5101624825
The Purchase: Butternut and Chocolate Frosted

Week 12: Gourmet Donuts
110 Spring St, Winchendon, MA
Style: Simple
Rank: 5 of 6
The Run: https://www.strava.com/activities/5151511557
The Purchase: Boston Creme

Week 13: Blackbird Donuts
492 Tremont St, Boston, MA
Style: Gourmet
Rank: 1 of 7
The Run: https://www.strava.com/activities/5209370638
The Purchase: Chocolate Moose, Butternut