A Doughnut guide to New Hampshire's Capital Region
How do you know you are in New England? There is a doughnut shop every 2 blocks.
But, seriously, before the rise of the chain doughnut shop, locally-owned was not only the rule of the day - but the fun of exploring. But, in a world where small batch and locally made means more and more, the local doughnut shop is rising - and here is our guide to some of the best in and around Concord!
They say that the Dutch brought the idea of the doughnut to America- but fried dough is common in most European nations, from Portugal to France. In small towns, coffee shops sold doughnuts, and folks met over a sweet treat. And they came in person, not to the drive-thu.
Gould Hill Farm in Hopkinton has sweeping views, and some fish tasty apple cider doughnuts. they make them fresh on fall weekends only, and serve them warm. They are perfect and fresh!
Both Carter Hill Orchard and Apple Hill Farm sell fresh apple cider doughnut in their shops in season too.
The New Hampshire Doughnut Company is a fun stop for some doughnut art in Chichester. They start with their own fresh-made cake doughnuts, and you pick from the icings and toppings. Homer Simpson would be in love. And, you can pair that with a specialty coffee and espresso drinks. And the big news is they just opened a new doughnut shop at 2 Capital Plaza off of Main Street in Concord.
Brothers Donuts & Deli Shop is up the road in Franklin, but their doughnuts are sold in several Concord locations, shipped in fresh each day. These include the Brown Bag Deli, True Brew and more.
Brothers old fashioned doughnuts are a big deal and a doughnut lover’s dream: freshly baked, and hand-made. And they offer a maple frosted one too, yum!
Goody Good Donuts, Laconia, is a local landmark with huge fresh doughnuts. local folk come for the old fashioned huge doughnuts, and so should you! Nothing corporate about it!
Rollin' in the Dough Bakery and Café, Franklin, is a family run bakery that specializes in homemade doughnuts, breads, sandwiches and soups.
They say that the Dutch brought the idea of the doughnut to America- but fried dough is common in most European nations, from Portugal to France. In small towns, coffee shops sold doughnuts, and folks met over a sweet treat. And they came in person, not to the drive-thu.
