Blackbird Doughnuts Fenway

The friendliest bartista today on this Saturday , the 18th of January. This guy really loves his job and the establishment. So happy to get good vibes when ordering my coffee and donut. Prices are reasonable for quality gourmet and best donut recognition in Boston ma . Parking is difficult but manageable. Smaller location than most and doesn’t carry the full menu . Other than that everything is perfect .

I online ordered 6 pack classic doughnuts and 2 of the doughnuts were not what was described on the website. I reached out twice to the number listed on the website on 1/20 and 1/30 and no one responded. I love the doughnuts but the lack of response is why I won’t return here again. If you order online from here, definitely make sure that you are receiving the right types of doughnuts that you paid for!

I purchased 8 doughnuts Sunday. The average price:$3 and change and the pastries are more. They actually have added breakfast options [they do sell out], which is why I am only rating a 3. I also have not had their beverages. There was a high and low regarding my visit: I paid $6+ for the Cinnamon roll--I should have stuck with my initial thought. As beautiful as it is, I did not see significant cinnamon but thought it was hidden. This is the worst Cinnamon roll I have had besides Cinnabon. Whereas Cinnabon is too much, this is the polar opposite. This is a glorified Honey bun--which is one of the few treats I cannot stand. The bottom is buttery which is the only positive but I couldn't eat more than a 1/3 of it. The specks are either vanilla or CGI but I do not understand how one can neglect to make the Cinnamon the prominent variable in a cinnamon roll/bun. It is really disappointing to spend $6 and not receive what you paid for. The high was Sebastian, whom was friendly and informed about the brand.

Unique selection of donuts that is hard to beat! We’ve been to Blackbird a number of times and we always order a different flavor donut and we’re never disappointed. This time we ordered the marshmallow coconut and the citrus traditional donut and they were both delicious. My recommendation is to get to the store early in the day before some of the flavors sell out for the day.

Blackbird Donuts is a true delight for the taste buds. Their donuts are not just tasty but an absolute treat. With a variety of flavors that captivate the palate, it's a go-to spot for those craving a delicious and satisfying donut experience. Highly recommend for anyone with a sweet tooth!

Delicious donuts! We were sad that they ran out of Boston Kreme because it was my cousins first time visiting Boston and we wanted him to try it, but we went 30 minutes before closing so it was understandable. Nevertheless the donuts were fantastic.

Great quality donuts, the Boston Creme and strawberry jam donut are absolutely delicious! The waitresses/waiters are always very friendly and helpful as well. Would recommend!

A kind of frou-frou donut place (with vegan options, which is nice for those interested). Coffee was nothing special. The donuts were good but not sure they live up to the hype or increased price. I liked their blueberry-filled and Boston cream flavors the best; the eponymous “Blackbird” was fine but no more notable than a regular vanilla glazed donut. The apple pie donut was fine at first, but I did not like the filling; it was too sour. Anyway, I think it’s worth stopping by to grab a donut, every now and then.

" Friendliest Bartista , coffee and donuts , taste fresh and delicious , Yum ' ! What a wonderful time I had at this location . It's posh; coffee and donuts to die for . We got " the birthday cake donut, tasted super fresh besides delicious" . A cold brew coffee , it tastes delicious and fresh . What else can you ask for ? The Bartista is the friendliest. Such a good vibe when getting some cafe . Parking is difficult but manageable. The cost is reasonable for the quality of this establishment. We definitely will come again !

What a delightful hidden find! This donut shop is located around the corner from Target and across the street from Tatte. Fresh donuts - light fluffy dough, not greasy, amd flavorful! They also have mega cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting and biscuits! I love the gruyere chive biscuits! This is donuts and pastry done right!

I was at MGH hospital in Boston before my appointment I noticed there was a Blackbird doughnut shop, never been in there before. Me & my Father both ended up getting two gingerbread doughnuts. We both enjoyed our doughnuts. The girl who waited on us was very friendly, pleasant and made conversation with us.

Living in the same neighborhood as Blackbird calls for monthly visits to try out their seasonal flavors. I personally prefer the texture of their brioche doughnuts over their cake doughnuts, but their excellent and inventive flavors always win me over. My favorites over the years have been the Tiramisu Bismarck, Cold Brew Coconut, and Snow Ball. This location doesn't have seating, except for a bench outside. I usually come on weekday mornings to avoid the weekend lines and to make sure flavors don't sell out. Their service is also excellent. I had an issue with an order on the mobile app, filled out the contact form via their website, and someone reached out to resolve the issue quickly!

Absolutely delicious vegan donuts, but they run out of so many flavors so you have to get there early!! Strawberry basil flavor is so good!

This was a small spot that offered a variety of donut flavors with what appeared to be monthly specials as well. The staff was friendly as we waited to decide on what to buy. The donuts were on the larger side. I tried six donuts ($3.50 each). Funfetti - This was tasty, but not really a funfetti flavor. It was mostly just a sweet buttercream. Chocolate Covered Banana - This was a banana icing with a little bit of chocolate. I would have preferred more of a combination of the two, but it tasted mostly like banana. Ube Mousse Bismarck - This had an ube coating on the outside as well as the ube mousse as a filling. This was probably my favorite one because of the creativity and innovation it presented. Everything Bagel - This was definitely odd. There was a cream cheese filing and it just tasted like a bagel. There should have been a glazed icing on the donut layer. If there was, it was hardly tasted because of the cream cheese flavor. Lemon Coconut - This was topped with coconut shavings and a hint of lemon present. This was a somewhat plain. Chocolate Sprinkle - This was a standard donut that was alright. There just seemed to be something missing as the chocolate was bland. Will I go back? Possibly.

Walked in 15 minutes before closing time today, and they had decent availability with friendly staff! We ordered 4 donuts to share, and my favorite was the strawberry basil. I would definitely recommend this one for anyone like me who loves fruit-flavored desserts. Also notable was the ice cream cake donut, which is actually not a cake/old-fashioned donut, but it does have an ice cream filling. The ice cream seemed to be coconut-based and perhaps vegan. It didn't have the greatest taste, but I was surprised to find the filling actually cold. We also got the birthday cake and chocolate old fashioned - both were decent. The store itself is fairly small and takeout only, but our donuts came in a cute pink box.

I got their last vegan animal cracker donut, and it was a good treat! It was very sweet, but I'm really glad the inner filling was salted enough to complement the sugary icing and fluffy frosting on top. The texture was like a normal donut, really good. Worth the $5+ in my opinion, especially if you split it with a friend!

Two years later and I've finally tried a different donut. The everything bagel donut is a very strange experience but it's delicious. Not too sweet and you could almost feel like you're actually eating a bagel with cream cheese. I still stand by my love for the chocolate old fashioned, though. And I mean, look at their adorable cakes!

I generally order delivery for various reasons. I used to like to treat myself once a month on a weekend when the new specials came out. Now? Not so much. It's unbelievable to me that a shop will regularly fulfill orders incorrectly. Sometimes up to 75% wrong. And you can't tell me it's because I ordered too late--sometimes my order was the third of the day. So either they don't care to provide the right donuts, they do it on purpose, or they don't keep their menu up to date. Either way, it's disappointing every time, and I can't even say whether or not the donuts are good because I never get the ones I order. Maybe they're good in person. I sure wish they cared enough to make every kind of customer happy. (Note that this applies to the Fenway location and the Brighton location.)

Pumpkin with vanilla icing was excellent! Boston creme was not bad, albeit disappointing because Adele over-hyped it. The woman behind the counter was great. Full of energy , nice smile and lovely breasts.

Decided to stop by on our way to Target. We went in the afternoon so they had a limited selection. We ended up getting the Apple Cider Donut and the Vanilla glazed one. Both were solid choices. I would like to try other flavors next time I am in the area!

Maybe a little bit over rated. The apple cider donut was really good and the pumpkin pie latte I thought was just ok. I had also had an iced tea which was good. We went around 10 and they already had a small selection of donut. They were also 3.50 each which I didn't find bad, but I didn't find them that good and there are other donut places that would be better.

Came here for some coffee and doughnuts before a Red Sox game. The place is small and is take out only. I was hoping they at least had a few tables to sit down, enjoy some warm doughnuts with coffee. Unfortunately I had to look for a bench outside across the street to sit down. I ordered a cup of coffee, a Boston cream, and their Everything bagel doughnut. Definitely something new. A doughnuts covered in everything ingredients sliced like a bagel with cream cheese in the middle. Tasted just like an everything bagel, with the doughnuts being softer and more airy then a more dense bagel. The Boston cream was also tasty. The cream filling was good and not that nasty gooey stuff you get at DD. Wouldn't mind coming back for some doughnuts next time I'm in town and in the area.

I had the raspberry marshmallow and it was pretty good; it was generously filled, very doughy, and it tasted like real raspberries. The only complaints were that it was a little too sweet and a bit pricey. In terms of the ambiance, it's a cute store, but it's very small. Service was good. Overall, it's a great doughnut place to go once in a while.

When I went into the store, I loved the aesthetic and decor. We took donuts to-go in the evening and we were lucky to have the last remaining donuts. They were amazing! So flavorful and all of them were a 10/10! The staff was very kind and patient as we decided which donuts to get. They all looked so good and we just wanted 6 lol. I would highly recommend coming here if you want to try some new and fun flavors as well as just tasty donuts.

incredible donuts. Will had an awesome rolodex of the available donuts and offered clear guidance on which would be most fitting for our needs. They unfortunately ran out of party donuts right before we ordered, but he offered a great alternative with the maple cinnamon! Absolutely could not recommend more. Will was great.

Cute little shop right next to Target. Service is good! Coffee is very good! And a good variety of doughnuts!

These are my favorite donuts in Fenway. Blackbird always have creative and delicious donuts. I get a box of 6 most Friday's for the office and everyone loves them My favorite seasonal flavor has to be Ube and my favorite classic has to be their everything bagel Tips: go early because they do sell out Highly recommended

Blackbird had very tasty donuts! My husband got the blueberry cheesecake donut and loved it, the blackbird donut was just okay. I got a chocolate frosted donut that was fabulous and a chocolate cake donut that was also tasty. Cold brew was really smooth and good too. We got 4 donuts and 2 coffees and it was almost $25. Quite a bit more than we would pay anywhere else for a light breakfast, but a nice treat. Donuts were good, but not worth the $3.50 price tag in our opinion.

Blackbird is a small takeout-only donut shop with lots of unique donut flavors - it was hard to choose just one! The donut itself is very generous serving, with lots of creamy filling. However I did feel that this donut lacked any matcha flavor. It may as well have been just a plain lemon donut, not sure if the matcha part was used to boost the appeal. Nonetheless, it was tasty! They also have a small drink menu (cold brew, iced coffee, etc.). There is some bench seating outside of the restaurant.

Super cute and unique donuts! When I was here there was an Ube coconut Bismark donut. It was REALLY good. It was big, and it had Ube on the inside, and was coconuty on top. LOVED it. It wasnt too sweet either, which was really good. The cherry pie Bismark was way too sweet for me. Would love to come back and try an everything bagel donut one day.

This is a cute, small doughnut shop that offers take out, no dine in (there is a little bench right outside). I loved the Vanilla Ice Cream Doughnut Sandwich! It is very filling. You can select any doughnut with vanilla/chocolate ice cream. When I went, most of the doughnuts were already sold out and there was a line formed. The earlier you come, the better/more doughnut flavor options!

My friend and I came by on a weekday afternoon for a snack. It was pretty empty, so we were served quickly. I got the ice cream cake donut, because I thought it was aesthetically pleasing. The chocolate mousse filling was so delicious and sweet! The cake was dense and satisfying. This is my absolute favorite donut they offer. Overall, I had a great experience and found my favorite donut ever. I'll definitely be back!

I dropped by this place to try one of their gourmet donuts. They had an interesting collection of flavors. As a mango lover, I decided to try the mango swirl donut. The donut was spongey but I thought the frosting was too sweet for my taste.

Pros: -Very cute vibe -Creative donut flavors Cons: -Cake donuts underwhelming--opt for yeast -Super small--don't plan to sit (though there is a bench outside) -Lines/congestion. The donuts are displayed in a strange case inside the counter that is only clear on top, meaning you can only see them when you are actually at the register and looking down at the counter. I'd suggest the owners move the donuts to a display case on the counter so you can see it from anywhere in the shop to reduce congestion/wait times. -Pricey @ $3-4 each, but on par with Union Square. -- Triple Chocolate Chocolate cake donut with a very thin layer of frosting and chocolate sprinkles. I loved the rich texture, but didn't get any chocolate taste--it just tasted heavy/oily. I also thought it needed a bit more frosting since I didn't taste it at all! I'd consider getting it again, but it wouldn't be my first choice. Boston Cream Brioche yeast donut topped with chocolate and filled with vanilla custard. I found it the dough to be way too heavy/fried, though the custard was refreshingly light. I probably would not buy again, but will say I found this to be much better than the Union Square competition since the chocolate was less bitter and the dough was slightly less fried tasting. The Blackbird ($3.21) This is their signature namesake flavor--a vanilla bean glazed cake donut. They call it an "old fashioned" but it's not a traditional old fashioned with an uneven crispy exterior and a soft interior--this is just a plain glazed cake donut. It's super soft throughout, and the glaze is decent, but the base dough is so bland it could easily become savory without the glaze. I didn't taste any vanilla flavor. Also, their cake donuts aren't dry in the sense that they taste stale, but when you eat them you definitely need a drink nearby because they stick to your mouth in an unpleasant way. It was a struggle to finish this one! Would not recommend. Vegan Blackbird This is not a cake donut, despite the description. This was seemingly a glazed yeast donut. It was lightly sweetened (not super glazed), but mostly tasted like pizza dough because of the chewiness. I didn't hate it, but definitely would not buy again. Vegan Chocolate "Chip" Again, this is a yeast and not a cake donut. It was glazed with a chocolate ganache that was the highlight of this donut, and topped with some Ruffles chips that were a bit stale. Still, I think I'd get this over the plain vegan glazed because of the chocolate. -- Overall, I haven't found a donut here yet that is worth the price, but I'd still consider trying again given that Blackbird is one of the few places in Boston putting out creative donut flavors. They also seem a little less heavy/oily than USD's donuts, which I appreciate! The vegan donuts aren't great if you can have regular. If you don't have an option, they're not the worst vegan donuts I've had, but still have issues with being a bit too chewy.

Cute donut shop. I thought it was creative how they labeled the donuts with bracelet beads. Kinda nostalgic! A variety of donuts and flavor combinations. The donuts were 3.50 each and the texture of the glazed or yeast donuts were dense , more like bread. I enjoyed it. I had raspberry hibiscus mint, mango glazed, and a glazed cake donut.

We were craving something sweet and filling for breakfast and set out on a drive to grab these donuts. They were really good. The pricing is also decent. The only thing I would say is perhaps not making people who are picking up online orders wait in the same line as those who are ordering in person.

Had the vanilla glazed because I don't care for all the extra stuff on my donut, less is more. The donut was good but cold would have enjoyed it more if it was warmer.

Very disappointed. I got a fruit punch donut, which was not fresh and pretty much a pink regular glazed doughnut. We came around noon and the doughnuts were not fresh at all and the interesting flavors were not flavorful. Skip Blackbird and try elsewhere.

I had the chocolate glazed donut and it may be my favorite donut I've ever had. I'm not sure the next time I'll be back in Boston, but I will prioritize coming back here!

I'm pretty picky when it comes to donuts, but the back I got this morning was soft/moist, not too sweet, and overall had a good flavor. If the donuts taste like this on a regular I'd definitely be back! Keep up the good work

Whatever you do, don't misunderstand: I'm not hating on Dunkin' Donuts. Dunk's donuts are okay for the mass-produced things they are, though the bar isn't set particularly high. Therefore, I would hope a small business would be able to beat them. Alas, even being the first one here one morning, my donut tasted day-old, if not a little stale. On my first visit, I had the Cannoli Donut. I enjoyed the creativity employed, and I don't recall the cream/ricotta being overly sweet. On the flip-side, however, I found the donut to be fairly dense, and not in a positive way, if you know what I mean. If I were to guess, I'd say it had to do with texture as much as flavor. Imagine a doughy slice of wonder bread versus a slice of whole grain. Not a great metaphor, but I think It'll do. On my second visit, I had a more garden-variety donut, though I don't remember the exact flavor. I do recall the stale quality of the dough as if it was cooked the day before. If I was here towards the tail-end of the day, this might be forgivable. Alas, I was the first customer through the door. Furthermore, having experienced Kane's donuts fresh, they blow these out of the water. There's just no comparison. The location itself is tiny, don't even count on snagging a high-chair by the window, there aren't any. The coffee is okay, nothing remarkable, and no espresso-based options. No complaints regarding the service. In closing, a charming location with some creative donuts is overshadowed by a lack of freshness and quality. In light of this, there are probably better places to spend three bucks on a donut, like Kane's, even though it may be a couple quarters extra.

I came here with the intention of getting the pumpkin Boston cream and the everything bagel doughnuts, but ended up walking away with cinnamon roll and salted toffee doughnuts. I guess 2 pm was too late for me to get my hands on some of their more popular flavors. The cinnamon roll doughnut and salted toffee doughnut were $3 each. Pretty pricey but somehow still cheaper than other artisanal doughnut shops in the Boston area. The cinnamon roll doughnut bore very little resemblance to an actual cinnamon roll - it's a vanilla cake doughnut with buttercream frosting and dusted with cinnamon sugar. Although I usually like cake doughnuts, this one didn't have any flavor, other than being cloyingly sweet. The salted toffee doughnut is a brioche yeast doughnut with brown butter glaze and flakes of sea salt. I enjoyed the fluffy dough, but the glaze seemed a little off to me. It had almost no sea salt flavor and a weird aftertaste. Overall, I think Blackbird doughnuts are pretty average, especially considering their price tag. I'd rather make the trip to Union Square Donuts and pay an extra $0.50 for quality doughnuts. I do really wanna try that pumpkin Boston cream though...

I came here on a Saturday a little after 12...and they were sold out of interesting donuts. I ended up ordering the strawberry lemon, and cookies n cream donuts. If you order 4+, they put the donuts in a nice box. Since I was just trying the donuts, I ordered 2. I didn't eat the donuts right away so the strawberry cream smeared on to the bag :( But overall, these are delicious. Still haven't tried the other popular chains, like Union square. But this location is convenient. Definitely will be back to try other flavors!

Yeah it was good! Didn't have too many options maybe 5 or 6. Good donut though! Fast little stop as we were getting ready to explore Boston

As someone who became lactose intolerant, I've struggled with finding dairy free donuts that taste like the real thing. They never have the proper doughy texture or the "yeasty" taste of a properly risen donut. While Blackbird only has a few vegan options (they only had 2 vegan donuts when I went, and you have to ask which ones are vegan) the ones they do have are amazing. I got the boysenberry jam donut and mango mojito and both exceeded my expectations. My favorite out of the two was the boysenberry one because of how simple yet delicious it was. The donut is soft brioche bread with jam, lightly sprinkled with powdered sugar. I couldn't stop myself from finishing this one and I still crave it today (a little dramatic, but true) The mango mojito is a mango flavored glazed donut with a sour candy gummy as deco. This one was pretty great too and I finished it soon after the first one (maybe one too many sweets for the day but there were no regret). If the vegan donuts are this good, I can't imagine how the regular ones taste like. Definitely a must try for donut lovers.

High end donut shop...but what about Boston is not high end these days. You'll be paying $4 for a specialty and about $3 for a coffee. Interesting varieties.

The worst donuts I've ever had. Tastes like plastic.

I've been a loyal patron of Blackbird basically since they opened, so much so that we had them cater a dessert wall at our wedding (which was EXCELLENT). On this particularly balmy winter day (it was in the 70s), we got a cold brew float and the ice cream cake yeasted doughnut. Both were excellent as expected -- the cold brew is good (Fazenda) standalone, and with the ice cream shaped into ice cubes, it's extra fun with the taste improving as the flavors combine. The doughnut didn't taste too much like ice cream cake per se, but that's forgivable since the doughnut is just so damn good. Fun sprinkles on top, beautiful rich mousse within, and the perfect, fluffy doughnut encompassing it all like a hug. Come here. Best doughnuts in Boston. Awesome flavors, cool staff.

Got two doughnuts both different flavors and both purchased at 8am, so relatively early for them...i.e. the doughnuts should have been fresh. Unfortunately both doughnuts would chevy and tasted and had the texture of rubber. For a place that is suppose to be gourmet doughnuts these were worse than dunks.

There is no seating and no real service than the person grabbing you donuts. It's $3/donuts, so it's definitely expensive. But it's so worth it as a treat. I really like the peach stuffed donut and cookies and cream. I so wish they had this donut shop at the bay!!! All in all, expensive but worth it as a treat now and then.

Very small donut shop next to Target. This is a grab and go place. There are no tables or seating inside. There's barely any room to stand in line to order. The donut flavors are very unique and a lot of them look tasty. Purple Cow is soo good! The raspberry glaze is a perfect pairing to the chocolate cake donut. It reminds me of the Purple Cow ice cream from Richardson's farm but in donut form! This is a must! I also tried the Cookie Milk which was kinda dry and was average. I would come back and definitely get the Purple Cow again! And maybe be adventurous and try another specialty donut.

Don't be deterred by the prices.. these artisan donuts are off the charts. You won't find your average joe options here-instead, you'll get to pick from some ever-changing temptations like bubblegum, s'mores, everything bagel, lycée, and more craziness. That being said, Blackbird can be a big and wide hit or miss, depending on a few factors. First and foremost, only visit during the morning or before noon. They make a certain amount of donuts for the day, flavors will go fast, and as you can see from many of the reviews here, you'll also want to get them in their prime (when they're still fresh). Choosing your flavor can be a nuisance, as they reserve a visual of each donut in a very small case within the counter that you can only see if you're next in line (a lot of pressure in a short second!). Lines will get out the door during busy hours, so patience is a virtue! If you're looking for a recommendation, the everything bagel donut is the perfect, classic, savory option-a fluffy brioche donut with whipped cream cheese filling and everything seasoning on top. For sweet, skip their self-named donut, and pick something jazzier like their new pineapple upside down!

We were so excited to try Blackbird Doughnuts on our trip to Boston. When we arrived, they were out of Boston cream, in Boston! We settled for other flavors and two out of the three that we chose were terrible. The chocolate, frosted donut was bland and tasteless and the frosting was bitter and had no sugar at all. The birthday cake donut was also flavorless but the frosting at least had sugar but was oily. We will definitely not be going back to Blackbird.

I came in and greeted the staff in a friendly manner. I was returned with a mean mug and not even a hello back from one of the girls working there. I would not recommend.

I brought home a few cake donuts to take back to Hawaii with me, and granted I was on a plane for 11 hours, I think I'll pass on the cake donuts the next time I'm in Boston. The Everything Bagel Donut was an amazingly soft, savory yeast donut with cream cheese in the middle, and I'm so happy I got to savor it during my time in Boston. The Chocolate Old Fashion was probably our favorite from the three cake donuts that we got. It wasn't too chocolatey and held up the best in terms of moistness and softness. The mango chili and lime poppy seed flavors were not super amazing. They tasted as they were supposed to, but they weren't anything special. I loveeee apple fritters so I was ecstatic to se the orange and cranberry fritter here. It was good, please don't get me wrong, but it was a little too sweet for me, and I didn't get the oomph of oranges or cranberries that I thought I would.

I went on a trifecta donut run for my boyfriend for his birthday which included Union Square, Kanes, and Blackbird. Logistically I hit up Blackbird last because it was on the way back to my apartment but having now read other reviews, seems like I should've visited Blackbird first if I wanted a shot at the Boston Cream. Nonetheless, I picked out 4-5 donuts for The Boy and I to sample and doubled down on the Everything Bagel Doughnut - which I'm glad I did because it was so good that I was so happy we didn't have to share. The Raised Doughnuts and Cake Doughnuts are all sinfully delicious. While Union Square remains my favorite in flavor, density, texture, Blackbird comes up as a close second. I'm so glad this location opened up as it's a lot closer for me than having to travel to the South End for this tasty treat!

My first time here and I was overwhelmed by the different options they had! I came in craving a boston crepe donut and although they had that, I was taken back by the other flavors. I decided not to be basic and tried a unique flavor they had and got the s'mores. I was so happy I got it because it was AMAZING. There was a little bit more filling than donut, although both delicious but sweet. The filling tasted a bit like cookies and cream. The donuts are pretty expensive, having two donuts for 6 dollar something. But it's one of the perfect treats for a friday treat yourself type of day.