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Golden Donut
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3 reviews for Golden Donut
Like any real New Englander, I have a weak spot for Dunkin' Donuts even though, at the same time, I hate their purple-and-orange monopoly over much of the East Coast.
Golden Donuts is therefore a perfect compromise for the inner demon that craves cheap sugary coffee and savory breakfast sandwiches. They sell Dunkin'-grade coffee and donuts, but they're a small locally-owned business. But, more importantly, Golden Donuts's breakfast sandwiches are actually miles better than Dunkie's: they're made fresh with real eggs and bacon and dusted with salt and pepper.
This place is for take-out; if you want to eat it there, there are couple standing counters but no chairs. If you want to sit down, you can find higher quality coffee and bagel sandwiches down the block at Gleaner's. Also, because it's usually just one guy working, the service takes a smidge longer than Dunkie's. However, the prices are wicked cheap so it all evens out.
Okay, fine, so my grilled cheese was only half-melted and the generic white bread was sort of floppy, but it was also $2.50, you know? A little perspective goes a long way. The review below re: David/Goliath is dead on -- you've got to support these types of shops when you can. They're the Norman Rockwell of donuts. Bring your dog and a knapsack on a stick and don't try ordering a frappuccino. Actually, try ordering a frappuccino, I'd really like to know what happens!
The anti-Dunkin D. Plain shop. Regular donuts like you get at the chain, but the difference is the Asian guy behind the counter doing his humble best to defy the big DD. Go in and grab a donut, and you'll be one more David standing up to Goliath.
