Beloved Maine Donut Shop Will Soon Start Shipping Nationwide

If you are a donut lover, New England is a great place to live.

Even though the donut was not invented here (it was actually invented by Dutch settlers living in New York), we have so many great donut shops.  Not only is one of the best-known national chains headquartered in New England, but we also have some great locally-owned chains.

One of the most recognizable is Maine's Holy Donut.

The regional chain, which has locations in Portland, Scarborough, Arundel, and Brunswick, makes uniquely Maine donuts.

If you have ever had a donut from the Holy Donut, you have probably wondered what gives them their unique texture.  For those who have never had one, their donuts are much more dense than the donuts made by any other company.

The secret to their donuts is Maine potatoes, which are included in the dough.  That's what makes them so incredibly good.

The Story of the Holy Donut

The company had humble beginnings, as it was started by a single mother who wanted to create a healthier donut for her daughter.

The website explains:

Leigh Kellis, a visionary single mother, turned her apartment kitchen into a donut laboratory armed with nothing but passion, love and a counter-top fryer. She was fueled by a desire to offer a healthier donut that she felt comfortable sharing with her daughter. Her goal was not just any donut, but a magical donut made with wholesome, trusted ingredients.

Where Can I Get Holy Donut Donuts?

For now, you can only get these delicious donuts at their locations in southern and central Maine, but that's about to change.

According to a recent Maine Biz article, the company will soon start shipping its donuts to the rest of the country.

The article explains that they have already conducted test shipments and plan to start shipping to the lower 48 states by November 1.

Check out their website for the latest.