Allie's Donuts - United States

I visited the shop two days before Christmas and as always, it is a very popular donut shop. The store has a day old selection for a discounted price but we missed it as I heard those go away very quickly. I got a half dozen box and they were all so good. My favorite however was the maple donut as I prefer fluffier donuts. Even though there was a line, service was very quick and all the workers were nice. The store is a very casual store. CASH only store!

Loved this no frills cash only donut shop! Counter style ordering which stressed me out because the options weren't labeled and I wanted everything. None the less we walked away so full and happy! Glazed original donuts took our top spot and the maple donuts were a close second place. I would definitely recommend for a local sweet treat!

My husband used to stop here often back in the day when he was a student at URI for his coffee. I had an iced coffee and it was smooth and delicious. Friendly staff.

To say the least, this is the best donut spot in all of Rhode Island. It has super nice servers and the store feels very congenial and homey. There are lots of unique donuts for you to try out, and they taste super good! 5 out of 5 donut shop in North Kingstown!

ORIGIN: Frederick Allie Briggs opened the donut shop in 1968. At the time he was a dairy farmer who had been supplementing income to support his wife and seven children by working additional hours in a local donut shop. He envisioned a better way to make donuts, something his employer was not willing to support. His effort became a very successful family enterprise, and Allie 's Donuts is currently owned by his eldest daughter, Anne, and her husband, Bud Drescher. LOCATION: The donut shop remains on the original road, a main thoroughfare (route 2) in North Kingston with ample parking. The shop 's parking lot is often full, as customers quickly stop to pick up Allie 's legendary donuts, or unique custom donut-based cakes. EXPERIENCE: While you you can always expect to buy donuts until the shop closes at 2 PM, part of the surprise and draw to quickly get in line is the ever-changing availability of different donut flavors and styles. The hand-cut raised donuts may be filled and covered with glaze, frosting, powdered sugar, and granulated sugar, but cake-like donuts are offered as well. Some favorites of mine include maple glazed raised and the raspberry-filled granulated sugar covered donut. Coffee (iced and hot) and hot chocolate are available for those on the go, or who can 't wait to enjoy the donuts at their intended destination! TIPS: The shop has two lines, one for custom donut cake pick up, the other for donuts and coffee. The interior is narrow and no frills , designed for baking and pick up and go orders. The shop is cash only and is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, otherwise open 6 AM to 2 PM. Shop employees will patiently identify donut types, but it is helpful to review the list of all possible types in advance as shelves are not typically labeled. This list (attached) is located near cash register. The shop might be considered a reasonable and worthy short side excursion for Foodie I-95 travelers.