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The Holy Donut - Park AvevsDuckfat
Both The Holy Donut and Duckfat are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Duckfat ranks slightly higher than The Holy Donut. Duckfat is ranked #7 in Portland with approval from 4 sources including Concierge, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
The Holy Donut - Park Ave
Fodor's
On the Grid
Zagat
194 Park Avenue, Portland, ME
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Fodor's "Even if you're a health freak, you'll love the doughnuts at this place." Full review
On the Grid "The hand cut, potato based donuts from The Holy Donut are truly holy and an experience not to be missed." Full review
Zagat "Donuts are made with mashed potatoes and other locally sourced ingredients at these cozy bakeries that offer rotating, imaginative flavors (e.g. sea salt, Allen's coffee brandy), as well as coffee. " Full review
Duckfat
Concierge Fodor's
Tasting Table
The Infatuation Zagat
Frommer's
43 Middle St, Portland, ME
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Concierge "If you're going to eat fries, you might as well eat twice-fried-in-duck-fat Belgian frites that come in a paper cone."
Fodor's "Even in midafternoon, this small, hip sandwich shop in the Old Port is packed." Full review
Tasting Table "Regulars flock to this little cafe for its charcuterie, panini and housemade milkshakes, but it's the Belgian fries cooked in—you guessed it—duck fat that elicit long wait times and rapturous online reviews." Full review
The Infatuation "It’s small, casual, and constantly full of people named Winona or Elias. But Portland, Maine is the one that’s lucky enough to actually have it. They serve very good and very not-light food." Full review
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Come right when they open for brunch and prepare yourself to sit shoulder-to-shoulder with a stranger.
Zagat "Belgian frites fried in duck fat and gelato-based shakes are the main events at this Old Port European cafe also serving panini, salads and poutine." Full review
Frommer's "Beloved bistro serving hand-cut Belgian-style fries with curried mayo, truffled ketchup, and other gourmet sauces, plus amazing poutine...the beer list is impeccable" Full review
