Donuts With A Difference

Donuts With A Difference

35 Riverside Ave, Medford, MA

★★★★★4.6(376 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

This Medford gem delivers genuinely exceptional donuts that strike that elusive balance between light, pillowy texture and restrained sweetness—a rarity that keeps locals raving about favorites like the Boston cream and honey twist. Beyond the standout pastries, it's the old-school donut shop charm and genuinely warm service that make it feel like a genuine neighborhood gathering spot worth the trip, especially if you've been craving that authentic donut shop experience that's harder to find in the Northeast.

What to expect

Classic coffee drinks done right. Quick-grab spot. Pastries on the menu. Family friendly.

PastriesQuick grabFamily friendlyTraditional drinks

Google Reviews

Tanzila Jamal
★★★★★4 months ago

Absolutely great! Very light, airy donuts with the perfect level of sweetness . $10 for half a dozen donuts, worth every penny. Our favorite was the Boston cream, but the lemon glazed and honey twist were close runner ups.

Nova Sarver
★★★★★4 months ago

I am from Texas and have lived in Boston for 8 years now. If you are from the south, you know there is something about a donut shop down there that just is different from these shops in the NE. Well, I have FINALLY found my spot that reminds me of home. These donuts are FRESH,…

Roger S
★★★★★5 months ago

This was one of the best donut shops I've been to in some time. I some how missed it when I lived in Meffa, bit that was probably better for my cholesterol and waistline. The donuts here are absolutely delicious. Very much on the traditional side, so don't expect to see fruity…

Alexandra Martinez
★★★★★5 months ago

I visited donuts with a difference this morning around 10:30 am. The woman at the counter was kind and patient. I was happy with my experience and expecting average to normal donuts from a local, no frills kind of place. These donuts far exceeded that expectation, they’re like…

Joelle Lo
★★★★★7 months ago

I love a good old school donut shop and Donuts with a Difference is exactly what I’m looking for. Their donuts are simple but so soft and pillowy I could probably eat 10. Came early so I got to donuts that were still warm, can’t wait to come back again ! Bring cash, otherwise…

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