Massachusetts: Duck Donuts Opens Their First Made-To-Order Location
Duck Donuts, the popular made-to-order franchise, has officially opened its first store in Massachusetts. In a social media post on October 14, Duck Donuts announced the Walpole location is open.
102B Boston Providence Highway is where you will find this first made-to-order sweet treat spot. They are open seven days a week for 12 hours a day (7 am – 7 pm).
Sounds Great. What Is Duck Donuts?
If you are unfamiliar with what makes Duck Donuts different, let us explain. “Duck Donuts is the fastest-growing donut shop in the U.S.!” they state. The first shop opened in Duck, North Carolina, in 2007. A short 13 years later, there are now over 100 franchises across the globe.
The primary menu item (and differentiator) with Duck Donuts is that they offer made-to-order donuts. On their menu you can find how these items are categorized. The fan-favorites section includes the “bacon in the sun” (bacon topped) donut, chocolate caramel crunch, and the peanut butter and jelly donut.
To partake in the festive fall season, Duck Donuts is offering a spooky box, sweet as pie assortment, and pumpkin macchiato.
While that all sounds great, we still haven’t gotten to the “made-to-order” component. Here is how that works. It starts with their vanilla cake donut; you can get creative from there. You pick your icing. There are 11 options here. Then, you add your topping. From sprinkles to coconut to chopped bacon, you will have eight choices to pick from. Lastly, you top it off with hot fudge, chocolate, strawberry, or marshmallow drizzle.
We are still not done. Duck Donuts also has eight different ice cream sundaes and nine milkshake options.
This is the first Duck Donuts open in New England. North Carolina still has the most locations, with 20. However, there are now four international Duck Donut locations with two in Canada, one in Egypt, and one in Saudi Arabia.
3 New England Restaurants Ranked For Having Best Breakfast Sandwiches
As a father of four, my mornings are always a bit hectic. I enjoy being an early bird; however, I rarely have the time to prep a good breakfast. Therefore, I was quite thrilled to see that Tasting Table recognized three New England restaurants for having the best breakfast sandwiches in the country. I’m always looking for a good quick breakfast.
A morning in my world usually consists of a sunrise workout, followed by a scramble to get myself and the kids out of the house. Then I embark on an hour-long drive to the office. On the weekends, it’s taking one of my kids to their sports game. Let’s focus on the latter for a moment.
While I am more lenient on my breakfast choice (a banana or shake will do), I insist upon a healthy start for the little guys. Driving them all around New England on weekends requires a few drive-thru meals that you eat in the car. My preference is for the kids to have something substantial, with a protein they enjoy. A breakfast sandwich is often the choice.
The perfect breakfast sandwich should follow three simple rules. It’s quick, both to order and make. It’s fresh (not a microwaved egg slab pulled out of plastic). Finally, it’s a balanced hand-held item that is not too heavy, processed or sugar-filled.
When trekking through interstates and unfamiliar towns at sunrise, it’s easy to settle upon the quickest Dunkin’ Donuts. Now, there are some other options that you (and I) should know about. These three New England restaurants ranking among the best breakfast sandwiches in the country.
Before we get into the list, it is necessary to give one other shout-out. The Portland, Oregon establishment named by Tasting Table has both the best restaurant and sandwich name. The “Yolko Ono” by Fried Egg I’m In Love.
Jeff Gorra is a Boston-based writer who has been with Beasley Media Group since the beginning of 2023. He writes about restaurants and food, as well as sports and rock music. His experience also includes show hosting and in-depth creative writing in rock and reggae dub music. Jeff’s an avid surfer, New York Giants, and Pearl Jam fan, however, if you make unforgettable pizza, he is sure to find you.
