The Holy Donut

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$ • Donut Shop
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Donuts
Safety Rating
13 ratings

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398 US-1
Scarborough, ME 04074
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Most Recent Reviews


Overall Rating

Review


Gluten free options made in separate room on dedicated equipment.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 month ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


What more can you say? Amazing, delicious gluten free donuts!!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Delicious gluten free potato donuts. Like a cake donut, dense but delicious! The earlier you go the more chance of getting a good variety especially gluten free. Can order ahead online as well. Open 6-4 I believe. They had a ton of non gluten free options. They had vanilla, cinnamon/sugar, plain, chocolate sea salt, and lemon as GF options.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for kids
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers online ordering
Updated 7 months ago read full review

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Reported to have a dedicated fryer
  • Donuts
  • Gluten-Free Menu

Categories

  • Allergy Friendly
  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Dinner
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Online Ordering
  • Takeout
  • Vegan Friendly

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Gluten-Free Donuts at The Holy Donut
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More Reviews


Overall Rating

Review


I so appreciate any gluten free donut I can find. We bought lemon, choc sea salt and choc coconut. We arrived at end of day so they were a little less than super fresh. But a treat anyway!

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Updated 7 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Excellent donuts. You need to go here if in the area. I always go out of my way to make a stop.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 8 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Delicious gluten free donuts! We will be back.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


We went around 8-10 each morning and there were plenty of gluten free donuts. They are dense but I think that’s the potato style. Approximately 6 varieties available in gluten free. Something for everyone. My five year old highly approved. We went twice while on vacation and they were gone immediately. A must stop if in the area.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Delicious! The person who grabbed my donuts put new gloves on and bagged my donuts separately from others in my group.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


We went early in the morning. Eight delicious, fresh gluten-free donut options to choose from! They are kept separate from the other donuts. Go early because they tend to run out as the day goes on. Definitely worth the early morning walk during our vacation!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Holy Donut is a gift from heaven. Only wish they had vegan + gluten free options but unfortunately it’s either one or the other.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Tasty but I ended up with GI upset and a rash :/ Now, I am super sensitive, so this was probably a mild cross contamination, which in my opinion, is something to be expected from a bakery. I have been here a few years ago and had no issues.

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


One of my favorite places in Maine!! Can't even tell that the donuts are gluten free, and they have some great options.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Gluten Sensitive

Overall Rating

Review


Amazing food! I had the dark chocolate sea salt and it was so delicious!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers online ordering
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


The chocolate donuts are the best but the regular donuts are dry. Great flavors though!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Review


Only had two options when I went, good! But a little dry

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Below Average

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


They have a variety of GF flavors. They are a little on the dry side in my opinion, but it is nice to ha e so many choices!

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


They confirmed multiple times that my donut was gluten free, packaging was labeled GF. So delicious! Be prepared for a long line, they are definitely popular.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer
  • Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for kids
  • Good for takeout
  • Good vegan options
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Gluten Sensitive

Overall Rating

Review


Yummy!!! Amazing donuts! Highly recommended

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


The seasonal honey lavender donuts are amazing! Highly recommend!!! Get there early - the gf options sell out quick!

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Review


Absolutely delicious doughnuts!! They told me that they are fried in a GF fryer (not on site). The honey lavender is my favorite.

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

Overall Rating

Review


gluten free flavors and a nut free kitchen. very dense and a bit dry but still really good

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


These donuts are HEAVEN! They are real size and they have so many options. Be careful there is still a chance of cross contamination since it is not dedicated gluten free but they are very mindful! They’ll change gloves if you ask

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Gluten Intolerant

Overall Rating

Review


Very conscientious about making sure there is no cross contamination. The donuts taste great! I ordered the chocolate frosted coconut and a few others and had no side effects.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Hashimoto's

Overall Rating

Review


Hands down the best gluten free donuts around! I love the dark chocolate sea salt, but anything you get will be fantastic. Made safely too!!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


I’ve had The Holy Donut on my list of places to try for years, and I’m so glad I finally got to try it! We went in at about 9:45 on a Saturday and they still had all 6 gluten free donut options. The girl at the counter was very nice and when I said I was ordering gluten free donuts, she offered to get a separate bag and change gloves without me even having to ask. I tried the cinnamon sugar and the chocolate coconut. My boyfriend got a regular cinnamon sugar so we could compare. He said the gluten free donut had a slightly crispier outside which he liked and the texture of the inside of the two donuts were indistinguishable. Interestingly, the gf donut is more yellow on the inside than the gluten donut (I uploaded a picture for anyone who’s curious). Overall, it was such a treat to have a fried donut. This place did not disappoint!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

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