
š© Happy National Donut Day!
Do you know what today is? Not Hump Day ā National Donut Day.
And you know what that means: free donuts. Yes, Dunkinā is handing them out today. Is this a great country or what.
There is one tiny catch: you need to buy a beverage. But honestly⦠who eats a donut without something to drink?

ā A Donut Loverās Confession
Iām a true donut fan. If I werenāt on a permanent diet, Iād happily eat one every day ā though I doubt it would keep the doctor away. Still, I consider myself a donut connoisseur. I know a good donut when I see one.
And this week? I didnāt just see one.
I came, I saw, I tasted, and I ascended straight to donut nirvana. These donuts were better than my momās (sorry, Mom), and hers were legendary.

Where did I find this bliss?
The Colonial DoāNut Shop kiosk inside Morton Hospital.

Colonial DoāNut Shop ā Morton Hospital Kiosk
ā Colonial DoāNut: A Taunton Classic
Colonial DoāNut Shop has been serving Taunton for more than 70 years. The pandemic forced them to close, but they came back strong, reopening under new ownership in 2024.
The flagship shop at 91 Broadway is still right where itās always been ā turning out fresh donuts, crullers, and breakfast sandwiches. Just get there early: they close at noon.
So how did I get mine at Morton Hospital?
When the new owners were preparing to reopen Broadway, the opportunity came up to open a satellite location in the hospital lobby. The donuts are baked fresh on Broadway every morning and delivered to the kiosk.
ā The Old Fashioned That Stole My Heart
Iām an āOld Fashionedā girl ā plain, crispy outside, tender inside, with a whisper of cinnamon and a hint of nutmeg. And these? Hands down the best.
I meant to take a picture, but⦠well⦠I started eating it. You understand.
Happy National Donut Day!
It may not be free at Colonial DoāNut, but if you can get there, it will be so worth it.
