Memorable donuts. Memorable. We had two cake donuts — cinnamon and coconut. I can’t vouch for the coconut, but my cinnamon donut was the best I’ve ever had. Crunchy on the outside and soft and fresh on the inside. I’m glad I don’t live too close — that could be a problem.
Marie M.
Classificação do local: 3 Pittsfield, MA
Ok donuts. Too bad Ohlins is temporarily closed. I opted for this place instead of Duncan’s and was not impressed.
Ria A.
Classificação do local: 5 Cambridge, MA
I joined Unilocal so that I can write this review… that is how strongly I feel about this place. They have the best ice coffee and the family that owns the place is awesome. I have also tried the donuts and they are super good. I only like flavored coffee that is brewed and do not like the shots of flavors, and Linda’s brews a bunch of flavors for ice coffee. Long story short, awesome coffee, tasty donuts, excellent and friendly service!
Brendan C.
Classificação do local: 5 Medford, MA
Been coming here for 45 years GREAT donuts and have a very good breakfast Lots of regulars and cops(must be good) Only better donut shop donuts of a difference ln Medford.
Yuan J.
Classificação do local: 4 Cambridge, MA
Linda’s Donuts is an old-fashioned coffee and donuts shop that has all of your classic flavors — chocolate, old-fashioned, honey-dipped, etc. I tried both the Boston Crème and the Honey-Dipped donuts, and — while they were both good — they did not blow my mind. Both donuts came cold(I came at 8:00am), and I suspect that they may have been sitting out for a while(maybe even from yesterday?), so I didn’t get that soft, warm bite that I had initially hoped for. Nevertheless, this place is cheap and fast, and if you’re craving a delicious fried treat, this is the place.
Helen J.
Classificação do local: 5 Walpole, NH
Drove out of our way on a whim on our way back to New Hampshire from our weekend in Boston. Linda’s is an old fashioned neighborhood shop worth the trip just for a walk down memory lane, but the donuts are simply awesome! Light, fluffy, no old oil after taste. Could be the best donuts we’ve ever tasted. Yumm!
Erin P.
Classificação do local: 5 Elizabethton, TN
Such an amazing local donut place, they also have sandwiches and are busy all day. Best doughnuts I’ve ever had. I personally enjoy the coconut but the honey dipped are very good as well.
George B.
Classificação do local: 4 Boston, MA
Linda’s is great. This is a place from another era, for sure. No, you can’t get coffee and donuts at 10pm, because they close 8 hours earlier than that. You can get coffee and donuts in the morning, though, and they are awesome. My favorites are the old fashioned, honey dew, honey dipped, and the seasonally available apple cider donuts. Great flavor, great texture, yum. I’ve gotten really good breakfast sandwiches here, too, but those often take faaaarr longer than I am willing to wait when(potentially hungover and) in need of an egg sandwich. If there are orders ahead of yours, forget it. One thing gets made at a time, and plenty of folks apparently call in their orders, so if it’s at all busy– just don’t bother, unless you’ve got a half-hour to kill.
Anne L.
Classificação do local: 4 Watertown, MA
Linda’s is a great neighborhood spot if you’re craving a donut or a standard greasy breakfast sandwich. We live nearby so we can walk there, although I doubt I would drive out of the way to stop here. The donuts are decent — definitely better than those at DD or the grocery store. My favorites are the glazed twists and the lemons. Get there early for a better selection.
Matthew K.
Classificação do local: 5 Ukiah, CA
Good. Coffee. i had the iced it was great. Glad i spent my money. Here and not dunkins. the donuts. Are hearty and cake like. it reminded. Me of the donuts. I had in Dublin. the people and staff are friendly. As well. What a great place
Janet S.
Classificação do local: 5 Newton, MA
OMG — one of my friends brought these to a Broker Open House in Newton and they were the BEST!
Brian S.
Classificação do local: 5 Lexington, MA
Hi, my name is Brian… And I’m a donut a holic… So, when I found this hole in the wall donut shop, and tried their delicious confections, I was hooked. Linda’s is a treat that I found on Unilocal and now will drive out of my way to go to at least once a week. Their donuts are definitely among the best I’ve ever had. Their prices are very reasonable. The one downside is that it doesn’t look great from the outside, but that has absolutely zero effect on the deliciousness of the donuts. the coffee is good too. If you’re into doughnuts, like I am, then you should definitely try this place.
Phil C.
Classificação do local: 4 Boston, MA
So imagine you see your doctor in Cambridge or Belmont. He or she kinda gave you a bit of a hard time regarding your health choices throughout the year. He or she imparted unsolicited pedantic advice about eating this, not eating this, not doing this, doing this, and so on. As your mind wanders through the ramble, you wonder, «how to celebrate another year of surviving yet another annual physical»? An unapproved endeavor like getting a donut here is one way. Getting a bowl of high blood pressure like ramen is another. But let’s go with the former. The old fashioned donut at Linda’s is quite good, with the outside crispy while the inside cakey and soft. The bit of spice really helps out as well. The Bavarian cream is soft and packed full of thick liquid goodness. Yes, as you can imagine, it’s cash only. Service isn’t an emphasis and neither is the seating.
Steve P.
Classificação do local: 3 Boston, MA
Checked out this place on a Saturday around 10a. While I was a little disappointed that my go-to new donut place donut was not there(Boston Cream), I understand it’s a Saturday morning. I went for the honey dip and chocolate frosted with jimmies. The chocolate frosted one surprised me because it was an old-fashioned, cake donut with chocolate and sprinkles on top – I am more used to those lighter, airy ones. The honey dip one wasn’t bad and maybe it was just sitting out a little bit, but did not seem as fresh as I hoped. All and all, ok. I might give it another go to make sure this wasn’t a one time thing.
Jiyea C.
Classificação do local: 4 Boston, MA
Light and airy donuts can be found at this hole in the wall type store. I loved that the honey glazed donut I had here wasn’t too heavy and oily, but I wasn’t really wowed by the flavor or anything. Still, good neighborhood shop that I’d probably visit too often if I lived in the area. $ 10 minimum for credit cards.
Karin R.
Classificação do local: 5 Watertown, MA
A Classic Donut Shop Linda’s makes a limited variety of donuts but they are fabulous. The honey-dipped are among the best I have ever eaten. Crispy on the outside, soft and cakey in the interior with the perfect hint of nutmeg, and dunked in just the right amount of glaze. They also make breakfast sandwiches that are comforting and delicious. I would describe Linda’s as a luncheonette. There is limited seating.
Mia L.
Classificação do local: 3 Boston, MA
Great staff but somewhat disappointing donuts. We got the chocolate cruller, lemon filled cruller, chocolate cake honey dipped, and coconut cake. I’ll admit I’m a total donut snob, but I really didn’t think Linda’s lived up to the hype. A good old fashioned cake donut should have a super crispy and crunchy crust that can be peeled away, and these really didn’t have that. The lemon stick’s crust was only crunchy on the very top and soft everywhere else and definitely needed more filling. Major bummer. Chocolate cruller had a few good parts, but didn’t taste chocolatey. Coconut and chocolate honey dipped had better crusts, but again, so — so. Long story short, Verna’s in Cambridge is better and Linda’s wasn’t really worth the trek to Belmont. Oh and get there early. Got there at 920AM on a Sunday and they were almost sold out.
Andrea D.
Classificação do local: 5 Harvard, MA
WHAT A TREAT! Stopped by this morning to pick up a donut because I was lying in bed last night Unilocaling breakfast spots in the area and this sounded the coolest. It’s not the fanciest hub, but there’s parking on the street and as soon as you walk in to the no-nonsense interior«decorating» you know you’re in for some good food. I opted for the honey dipped chocolate stick donut — uhmazing. There were a few old timers(clearly regulars) sitting down in a booth eating a more substantial breakfast, so you can definitely do that here too, but I just ran in for a quick bite. There was no line and it took all of 45 seconds to get back out. I’ll be popping by again to try the other Unilocalers favorites. $ 1.25/donut — no cards under $ 5
Estela L.
Classificação do local: 5 Boston, MA
If I were to rate Boston’s doughnut shops, it would go a little something like this: 1. Linda’s donuts …and in a distant 2nd and 3rd, respectively Union Square Donuts Ohlin’s Bakery Linda makes the best glazed doughnut I have ever had. Its light + fluffy and a little chewy… its seriously PERFECT. Union Square donuts are a little too dense for my liking and Ohlin’s bakery’s donuts are too greasy. You can also get a large breakfast to share(legit can feed 2 people) with coffee AND get 2 donuts for ~$ 10
Mike M.
Classificação do local: 5 Falmouth, MA
Still one of the best places to grab a breakfast sandwich, mine still being a bacon egg n cheese on a everything bagel. Donuts are still the best in the area. A great blue collar diner with great food They have recently added credit/debit method of payment which is great because there is no atms in the area.