You Won’t Believe Which Maine Donut Shop Made the U.S. Best List

Maine’s Donut Gem Earns Spot on America’s “Best Of” List

Tasting Table is a well‑known American food and drink website and digital media brand that focuses on culinary culture, dining trends, recipes, and more for food lovers and home cooks. They post articles, photos, and videos on subjects like recipes, restaurant guides, wine and cocktail trends, cooking techniques, and more.

Recently, they chose their favorite donut shop in every state in the country, and their pick for Maine, was an inspired one.

Maine has so many places to get great donuts, including traditional bakeries and innovative shops, all across the state.

You can get them at the usual places like Dunkin, or Tim Horton, but when they are Maine made, it just hits a little different.

Congdon's Doughnuts, is a family‑owned and long‑running doughnut bakery and breakfast/lunch spot on Route 1 in Wells, that has become a New England roadside favorite.

Famous for its handmade, old‑fashioned doughnuts that many visitors and locals consider a must‑try when in southern Maine.

This iconic business opened in 1955, when the Congdon family opened the current bakery and restaurant after earlier success selling doughnuts elsewhere.

Despite changes over the years, it has remains attached to its family roots, signature recipes, and charm, which keeps people coming back year after year.

What will you find on the menu?

• A wide variety of fresh‑made doughnuts — classics like glazed, rich chocolate‑frosted, apple fritters, maple bacon fritters, and seasonal specialties. Check out the complete donut menu here
• Breads, pastries, muffins, whoopie pies, and more.
• Breakfast and lunch treats are also available, including sandwiches and other morning favorites alongside the sweets.

Your next road trip adventure is set! From Maine to the map! Congdon's Doughnuts is now a national favorite.