Cider Donuteur

10/20/2025

This is what autumn is about, right? 💅 🫶😻

10/18/2023

Had a chance to meet Miranda Russell of Russell Orchards in Ipswitch, MA today!

Russell Orchards has been cranking out hot and tasty cider donuts for decades based on the same recipe that the family invented from scratch in the 70s. It’s flavorful, moist, springy, as well as plain and un-sugared, which is far from the norm. It’s not overly fried and not overly sweet which some might be seeking, but not the Cider Donuteur. This is the kind of donut that makes you want to savor and experience it with a hot drink on a cold day, earning it my vote for best cider donut.

I’ve been recommending folks come to Russell for years and this is the first time i’ve met the folks behind the scenes. They’re good people, bringing joy to thousands (millions?) of guests over the years and deserve a donut cheers 🥂 🍩 💜

08/29/2023

Friends, New Englanders, countryfolk, lend me your donuts. DONUT SEASON HAS OFFICIALLY BEGUN.

“Isn’t September traditionally the start of apple season, Mr Donuteur?”

No, silly! Dunkin’ and Starbucks overlords have spoken. Pumpkin spice is coursing through our collective veins and it’s time to dine with the devil. Don your plaids and flannels and chelsea boots, even if you’re sweating bullets. It’s worth it for the cause, friends. It’s autumn somewhere.

“Mr Autumn Man, how are you so handsome? How many plaids do you own? Can we hang out?”

The Donuteur is no longer taking questions. Sorry, babes.

Oh and Beth’s farm market in Warren Maine? Not bad. They’re no russel orchards in Ipswitch but they hit the spot after a 9 month drought.

05/15/2023

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The interactive tool pinpoints more than 300 cider donut locations in the region.

05/10/2023

Come to Rockport Maine for the inaugural donut festival! I'll be there!! Come say hi :)

The inaugural Rockport Donut Festival will take place June 2 and 3 in downtown Rockport with two days of festivities. Mark your calendar now and stay tuned for the schedule announcement!

05/10/2023

The inaugural Rockport Donut Festival will take place June 2 and 3 in downtown Rockport with two days of festivities. Mark your calendar now and stay tuned for the schedule announcement!

10/07/2022

What a day! (Part 2) - thanks so much Jim and Margery for the laughs and donuts 🍩

10/07/2022

What a day! (Part 1) 🍩 Thanks for the donuts and silliness

10/07/2022

It’s been an eventful day! (Part 1) - Thanks so much for the hilarious TV spot!

10/02/2022

GLUTEN FREE FOLKS - It’s extremely hard to find gluten free cider donuts. I know. I’ve tried. Its the number one question I receive. Mr. Donuteur! Where can I get a gluten free cider donut?!

Well it’s complicated. Most farms don’t have the ability to have an entirely separate gluten free kitchen and especially when you factor in the cost of the donut robot frying machines and the fact that it would be impossible to share one machine with gluten and gluten free donuts. Let alone the contamination element!

All of that being said, Mainers who are looking for a solid baked cider donut that’s gluten free, look no further than Coveside Coffee. A solid donut that is entirely devoid of celiac-murdering ingredients.

With that, I hereby put a call out to the world: are there any other gluten free apple cider donuts to be had in New England? Please let me know and I’ll add a special note to the map for any locations with gluten free availability!