The Holy Donut

"The Holy Donut popularized the potato doughnut, and the world is better for it. Today the Holy Donut exists on Park Avenue in Portland, as well as in Scarborough and on Commercial Street in Old Port, and Arundel to the south and Brunswick to the north of the city. The menu spans from traditional glazed and cake doughnuts to maple bacon and ginger varieties and offers vegan and gluten-free options." - Eater Staff

"Feel the sugar rush at Holy Donut, which makes its doughnuts with potatoes. Health food this is not, and there's always a queue, but the doughnuts—in flavors like pomegranate, honey lavender, and gluten-free dark chocolate sea salt—are indeed worth the wait." - Sophie Friedman

"This modern Portland landmark opens at 6:30 a.m. A Maine potato doughnut (the dark chocolate sea salt is world class) and a cup of Wicked Joe coffee can make an early departure much more bearable. There are even gluten-free options." - Kate McCarty

"This place serves excellent potato donuts, which are just a slightly denser version of the donuts you’re probably used to. Their flavors are all over the place and they usually have 20-30 options available, like pomegranate, maple bacon, and our personal favorite, chocolate sea salt. Stop by The Holy Donut shop for breakfast, or when you need a midday snack. There’ll be a line regardless of when you go, but it’s always worth it. And if you need some caffeine while you wait, Tandem Coffee is just a few blocks away." - Team Infatuation

"The Holy Donut uses local potatoes in its dough, giving its treats a moist, dense texture and some Maine flair. See where it all started at the company’s original Park Avenue location." - Kate McCarty