Blackbird Doughnuts Beacon Hill

Great donuts, terrible coffee

The customer service was horrible, the gentleman acted like we were interrupting his day by coming into the doughnut shop. The doughnuts themselves, Boston Cream & Apple Cider Glaze, were very bland and the dough was not good, average at best. I would not recommend this place if you’re in Boston.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 1

Delicious simple doughnuts. A bit pricer than a chain but that is to be expected. Very small front area so if you're going in the morning you'll probably have to wait outside.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Blackbird donuts are some of my fav, but the flavors vary a lot in quality. The toffee is consistently really good. But the service here is not friendly. Even when I bring my 4yo who is excited to be at a donut place, staff are surprisingly unfriendly. Also, they are careless w how they put your donut in the bag. I love my donut and hate for the frosting /glaze to be gone. They could do better esp for the price.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 4

Service: 1

Beware the donut scam. If you’re on the hunt for the best donuts in Boston, you might want to skip Blackbird Donuts. Despite its popularity and modern, inviting shops, the donuts themselves leave much to be desired.

Walking into any of their locations, you're greeted with a trendy atmosphere and the promise of unique donut varieties. However, once you get to the actual tasting, the experience tends fall flat. They're just not good donuts.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 4

They’re always nice and always use gloves to grab donuts which is the reason I go here

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Best doughnuts ever!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Absolutely terrible! After reading many positive reviews, we decided to try the Boston Creme Donut, expecting a Boston classic. However, the filling was genuinely awful. I must mention their dough was a failure as well. Instead of getting donuts here, you’re better off going to Dunkin'. I’m not a huge fan of Dunkin' nor am I paid to promote them, but I can confidently say they are much better than this place. This just goes to show how bad Blackbird Doughnuts really is.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Very tasty ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Expensive doughnuts that are good, but I dont think are worth the hype. I definitely think its worth going in to try and donut or two. For donuts theres a few directions you can go - you can be simple, you can be tasty, you can be creative, or you can be all three. Blackbird donuts are creative, But they sacrifice taste.

Food: 4

Recommended dishes: Mint Oreo, Blackbird, Cider Doughnut

This misses the mark completely. If you're used to traditional cake or raised donuts from the likes of Kane's or Donut King or your little local shop, this won't do it for you. They are pricey as well, ~$4 or more for a donut. There's too much chew on the dough that's used for the filled donuts (Boston Cream etc). Braided twist was a bit lackluster but slightly better than the Boston Cream. Had a latte which was also underwhelming. Better coffee can be found easily nearby, donut availability is a little thin in the area though. Inside is very small with no seating and not many places outside to sit and eat either.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 3

Yummy !! Eclectic variety!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

As a donut conneiseur who's tried my fair share of pastries, this shop lives up to the hype! At $42/dozen it should! However the price point is actually reflected in the taste and that is something I have found lacking in some hyped up places (Kanes which was so disappointing). I can't even say I had a favorite for what we tried: cannoli, tiramisu, eggnog, jelly filled and Boston cream. If you twisted my arm I may say eggnog! The Boston cream was definitely the best of it's kind I've ever had. If you're looking for the best donut shop in Boston this is it. This particular location is a bit small and offers no indoor seating just fyi.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Boston Cream, V Strawberry Jam Bismarck

In and out spot (no indoor seating) offering unique donuts and pastries as well as coffee.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Creative doughnuts. Nice little place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5