Blackbird Doughnuts / Sally's Sandwiches - Brighton

Blackbird Doughnuts / Sally's Sandwiches - Brighton

Reviews Summary

Blackbird's donuts receive overwhelmingly positive reviews, praised for their unique flavors, quality, and texture—especially the brioche base, vegan options, and creative varieties like the "everything" bagel-style donut. Many highlight the seasonal and specialty offerings as exceptional. The bakery's visibility and fresh preparation add to the appeal. While most experiences are stellar, a few note inconsistencies in quality or service, like missing items or raw pastries. The sandwiches and coffee also earn mentions. Despite minor critiques on pricing or limited seating, the consensus is clear: these donuts stand out in Boston, with many considering them the best they've had.

About This Listing

Has Vegan
Has Chocolate Variety
Has Dairy Free
Has Nut Free
Has Yeast Donuts
Has Fruit Flavors
Artisan Made
Family Owned Business
Has Seasonal Products

Who Can Visit?

Most donut shops welcome all ages—perfect for families and kids
Some locations offer sit-down areas, while others are grab-and-go
No prior ordering knowledge needed—staff can help you choose flavors
Casual dress is welcome—some shops may have outdoor seating
Allergy-friendly options may be available (ask in advance)
Group orders and celebrations welcome—pre-orders may be required

*Note: Seating, menu, and accessibility may vary by shop. Contact your local spot for details.*

First-Time Visitors

First-time guests can simply walk in and browse the display or menu. Staff are happy to offer recommendations and explain specialty flavors. Some shops even offer sample bites or combo deals for newcomers.

Common Considerations:

Allergens Some donuts may contain nuts, dairy, or gluten—always ask if unsure
Availability Popular flavors can sell out early, especially on weekends

*Note: Menus and specials may vary. Ask staff or check online for daily options.*

What to Bring

Cash or card—most donut shops accept both, but some are cashless
Phone or camera—perfect for snapping and sharing your sweet finds
Appetite! Fresh donuts are best enjoyed warm and on the spot

*Note: Payment methods and policies vary by location. Check signage or ask staff.*

Preparing for Your Visit

Check store hours and peak times—early visits offer the best selection
Call ahead for large orders or special boxes
Bring friends or coworkers—sharing a dozen is half the fun
Dress casually—many shops are walk-up counters or offer outdoor seating
Leave pets at home unless it’s a pet-friendly location
Check for limited-time flavors, holidays specials, or preorder events
Set a treat budget if you’re shopping with kids
Bring a reusable bag or box if buying in bulk

*Note: Each shop may offer different experiences—check social media for updates.*

How to Get Started

Most shops accept walk-ins! For custom orders, pre-ordering is best. Ask about gift boxes or subscription options.

Other Helpful Info

Visits usually take 10–30 minutes, unless you're sitting down to enjoy
Weekends can be busier—plan ahead for quicker service
Seasonal or limited-edition donuts often rotate monthly
Some locations offer donut decorating kits or workshops
Gift cards, boxes, and party platters are often available

*Note: Features, pricing, and offerings vary by donut shop. Always check ahead.*

Features

Has Vegan
Has Chocolate Variety
Has Dairy Free
Has Nut Free
Has Yeast Donuts
Has Fruit Flavors
Artisan Made
Family Owned Business
Has Seasonal Products

Contact Information

Address

100 Holton St bay 4

Brighton, Massachusetts 02135

Hours

Monday 8AM-2PM
Tuesday 8AM-2PM
Wednesday 8AM-2PM
Thursday 8AM-2PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 8AM-2PM
Sunday 8AM-2PM

Customer Reviews

Strange location in a back alley but the donuts are delicious. Was a little disappointed by the availability of flavors I specifically went there for being that they literally just opened for the day

I recently used Blackbird Doughnuts for our Resident Appreciate Event in June and it was a big success! The doughnuts and the doughnut wall where a HUGE hit, but the service is also unmatched! They team made everything easy and seamless from day 1! I highly recommend Blackbird Doughnuts if you are looking to WOW any clients, guests, or residents! 10/10

Since Blackbird added Sally?s sandwiches to their menu, this will be a regular spot for me. I split the Buffalo Chicken Wrap and the California club. Both were extremely yummy! It?s hard to find a true simple sandwich spot in the city; fairly robust and flavorful! And of course you?ll be tempted to try their amazing donuts

Blackbird never disappoints. Great flavors, seasonally always changing, donuts have variety depending on which type of dough/base you get. My favorite is the chocolate cake frosted but it always runs out! Get here early!

Blackbird has become a staple in the Boston donut scene. The menu is never the same, but the pastries always hit their mark. The Brighton outlet is more limited in hours and space than their other stores, but that's because the massive bakery in back powers the rest of the operation. This week's recommendations: Mango Swirl and Strawberry Sprinkle

This spot is a little tricky to find unless you?re in the parking lot facing the store. There is a great variety of complex donuts but I would probably not recommend this spot for classics. The donuts are quite large. Staff are nice. I?d be interested in trying the other locations. There is not really much seating here.

Donuts are one of my wife's favorite desserts. Although she was very thin ten years ago, she has put on weight recently. I guess it must be because of donuts. Nevertheless, I still recommend everyone to taste the donuts at this restaurant, they are really delicious!

I'm not the biggest donut fan but had come here a number of times through the last few years for donuts and coldbrew... BUT... Their sandwiches are absolutely amazing. Must-stop in A/B for lunch.

The dounuts were not good, the cinnamon roll that I got was completely raw, and the dough was very rubbery on the others.

it's scratched based the only thing is the fry oil used is highly refined the companies use hydrogenated oils then revert it back to liquid through chemical bleaching even though blackbird donuts changes it often I can still tell. the owners could switch to cooking oil same stuff you saute with.

These donuts were ok. Not astounding enough to bring us back. The everything doughnut is really just a soft bagel and was enjoyable! It makes me wonder why there aren?t soft bagels everywhere?

Donuts are delicious! My favorites are the Chocolate Old Fashioned and the Blackberry Bismarck. I definitely want to go back and try their other flavors. The cashier was really nice and friendly, and there's free parking outside (enter from Everett St.) Highly recommend!

My husband and I used to live right down the street from Blackbird and would love getting their coffee and doughnuts on a Saturday morning. We had heard that they catered weddings, so when we had to pivot to a small backyard wedding it felt like a doughnut cake from Blackbird was a no brainer. We worked with Paige who was very helpful every step of the way with our order of individually wrapped mini doughnuts, vegan doughnuts, and our little wedding cake. I would order the cake again just to have for myself

People have been asking me to try Blackbird for a long time! Finally bought a box of six doughnuts to share with friends to share the guilt haha. They all tasted so good that I forgot to take a photo of everything until we were almost done with most of it. My favorite is definitely the Everything Bagel dougnut! The garlic, poppy seeds, cream cheese with doughnut is too hard to resist! Other flavors were are also great including boston cream, chocolate old fashioned, the blackbird, and carrot raspberry (a li

They gave me this pictured absurdly large cinnamon roll, as big as a 9 inch plate. Could have affected tides. I'll return.

Went here as part of my mini vacation in the area. Fantastic cake-y style donuts that were the right amount of sweet. The jasmine ice tea was a nice complement to the donuts. I will be stopping in again next visit!

Such a great variety of treats, the donuts are delicious. It?s a grab and go kind of place.

I like to try a donut place?s plain glazed donut and kind of use that as a yardstick, and Blackbird?s is great?simple, sweet but not overpowering, great texture. Plus they have a lot of different flavors?a really creative and interesting variety. Give the everything bagel donut a try!!!

the best vegan doughnuts I've ever had! we come from new hampshire to try their new flavors every month ??

I'm just going to say it: Blackbird is better then Union Square Donuts, and I'd like everyone to know it. Only problem is their locations almost never have seating but it's a small price to pay. If you ever go when they have a donut with the cold brew glaze, get that one. And if anyone from Blackbird reads this, you should bring back the Ruby Lavender sometime, it was absolutely divine.

Their everything doughnut with cream cheese finishes super quickly and worth waking up early to eat it! Something I crave every weekend

Second best donut place in Boston?still absolutely worth trying. The everything bagel donut is one of the most imaginative things I've ever tried, and really delicious and interesting. Other donuts are good too. If you like cake donuts, this is definitely a place to try. I find the raised donuts somewhat chewy. Still very good though. Skip the coffee here, it is not good.

Delicious cold brew and fun lineup of often experimental donut flavors that change regularly. Their brioche is just the right amount of chewy and fluffy. Definitely try the savory everything bagel donut, it will change your world! This particular spot is extra fun because you can peek into the warehouse where they bake and ship the donuts.

I love that there are vegan options. When i visited last weekend a few minutes before closing, they were about to throw out all the donuts when I arrived at the brighton location before closing. Super disappointing they don't donate their daily donuts or offer a bulk amount at a discounted price 5 minutes before closing.

I cant get enough of these donuts. The best ones are the classics: The Blackbird (a cake donut) and vanilla glazed. Specialty rotating flavors are also great, but I'd avoid the sticky bun donut (way too sweet). The everything bagel/donut is also awesome, even if it sounds strange. I'd go here every day if it didn't kill my diet.

Amazing donuts to have every once in a while! Just tried the Matcha Strawberry Crunch and the Funfetti Bismarck. Both were delicious, but I think I would've enjoyed the Cookie Butter + Jelly more as my "filled" option. Guess I have to go back and try it ??

Today was my very first Blackbird donut it was delicious. My family and I got quite the selection and we had to try them all out. And the staff was a pleasure and I can't forget the coffee oh, what a surprise it was really good. So this is a place you cannot go wrong.

This is a simple storefront in a warehouse space, because I think their big kitchen is in back. They had their dozen top flavors out, including to cake donuts which are my favorite. They also had unusual everything donut that is a raised donut with bagel everything seasoning on top it is cut in half and has a cream cheese filling!

omg omg the best donuts and they have vegan options. Their brioche base is hands down the best anywhere. I do wish they had more vegan options and offered at least one plain beautiful vegan brioche in its simplicity.

I'm putting on weight just thinking about these doughnuts. They are so good, the best I have ever had. The chocolate based ones just melt in the mouth. Also, I have no idea how the smores doughnut tastes like it has been in a campfire. Location is a bit funny but I hear this is their bakery so makes sense. They have done an excellent job with the store front for such an isolated location. Doughnuts seem expensive but are totally worth it.

Best donuts in all of Boston. The owners are really cool ppl wish I knew them irl. Their donuts are AMAZING. the everything bagel donut is life changing and so is the strawberry honey and chocolate cake donut. They're all so amazing. And good drinks. Blackbird is my all time favorite

Best doughnuts I've had in Boston hands down. Now I only wish I bought more than 3 ??. After spending $5 per doughnut at a different place a few days before it was nice to see these were much more reasonably priced and tasted much better! Can't wait to go back!

My personal favorite donut place in boston area ! Please do try their old fashioned and everything bagel donut !! Haven't had such good donuts in a long time ! The coffee is unique taste for someone who like Starbucks or dunkin might not like this one !

After hearing so much good about the place, I was left deeply underwhelmed by both the cost and quality of product. No deals on multiples, $3.50 + tax/doughnut. Tried the monkey bread and the apple fritter, found them both too firm and dry to finish. All the other flavours I tried were on par with Dunkins.

Just tried to get a donut but I wasn't let into the store. It says they close at 1 and I am here at 12:20. The worst part was I could see a family in there that was able to order. I was given no explanation. Only a locked door and a unwelcoming face from the employee inside who clearly just wanted to go home early today...

Their Donut Cake is amazing, and so are the donuts.

Everything my friend and I order was amazing!

Shhh! Wickedly delicious gourmet donuts. Wow!!! Get an everything doughnut and tell me I'm in the wrong. Doughnuts done bagel style. Lots of choices from the filling nature of an 'everything' doughnut to chocolate doughnuts of a desert fashion. Seriously check them out and grab some for work or friends. I would never shun a Blackbird. ??

Delicious doughnuts. Their breakfast sandwiches are pre-made and not worth it. Food is delicious but will definitely make you want to take a nap after eating. Try the everything bagel doughnut.

Try their blackbird and everything donut. Favorite special was the strawberry mojito. They nailed the subtle lime flavor while filling the donut with the perfect amount of strawberry jam. You might want to try something else if hungover as this will bring you right back to a mojito passing by your lips.

Inconspicuous store front, let?s locals enjoy the donuts without having to go downtown! Has coffee/cold brew, not full coffee bar experience, but does have all the donuts ??

As Blackbird continues to expand its presence in the Boston-area, we'll continue to get creative creations and delectable desserts year-round! Similar to its Fenway location, Blackbird Brighton offers doughnuts that put the selection at places such as Dunkin to shame. Every batch is made fresh daily, so you'll have to get there before they're sold out! If this review was helpful, please consider a thumbs up. It would be greatly appreciated!

Best donuts in Boston. Highlights: Strawberry Mojito w/ strawberry filling and lime sugar rim, Chocolate Box Bismark w/ salted carmel mousse filling, Everything bagel (duh)

So exciting to have a blackbird location in Brighton! For my first visit I had the winter citrus doughnut, which was delightful. The place is small so Bret for on the go, but a perfect quick stop on my way to work.

The spiral cone donut was the most amazing texture and flavor I've ever had in a donut. I don't think I can ever go back to a regular donut place.

Yummy! Entrance is on the back side of Holton street (drive around to the back side of large white building).

Delicious donuts great service!! A bit pricey

Yes, this was the second donut shop stop this morning. Great donuts though. Blue berry pancake was great but the chocolate cake is to die for.

Loved the all over to this warehouse-turned-storefront shop, and the service was quick and kind. I?m impressed by their selection, which includes a couple of vegan yeast-raised donuts

Great donuts...parking. no place to eat...pick up and go

Picked out 8 different donuts. Paid 53$ for them. Came home and there were 7 donuts in the box. It was my first time here and I really doubt I go back

Better than Kane's (but Kane's does have gluten-free and coffee cakes), miles ahead of Union Sq. Good coffee. Good service.

Wow these donuts are great. Also, they have delicious cold brew. Including decaf.

Unbelievable donuts, and baked right in the back (staff told me it's the new bakery hub for all Boston locations). Tough to find location but well worth hunt

Yummy donuts and coffee, a little pricey but the best I've had in Boston!

You really can?t go wrong! The entrance is on the warehouse/dock side of the building around back and is attached to their production kitchen. Well worth the hunt if you can?t make it to their other locations!

They make a really good Donut. The coffee is not bad and very reasonably priced.

If you are looking to eat a special Doughnuts than I would reccomend to give a shot at Blackbird. They offer different choices and you will not be disappointed ??

Tucked away but has the best donuts!! They do sell out occasionally so would recommend coming early.

Love the unique donut flavors and that they have some consistent flavors and others that change.

Excellent. Really enjoyed it. Good fresh doughnuts at a steep price. Quality, fresh ingredients.

Very expensive, high quality donuts BUT worth a visit once a week to try some of their creative combinations.

Delicious Sufganiyot! They were also so nice -- I screwed up and ordered sufganiyot for next week and they gave them to me at the last minute today.

nothing beats a fresh donut but i feel these have gotten a lot smaller than they used to be :(

As always, the best place in Boston for unusual donuts.

They have a great donut selection and the employees are always helpful with suggestions if we can't decide.

Great flavor, but show up early because they tend to run out of flavors at the end.

Awesome spot on the way to Boston landing with all sorts of donuts as well as a few vegan donuts!

I love their seasonal donuts. Absolutely delicious.

While technically a donut in shape, this didn?t taste like a decent donut.

INCREDIBLE DONUTS! 10/10 recommend stopping here.

Had a Boston cream, tasty and fresh start of my day before work

This location is a little out of the way from me, but I prefer going here because there is a parking lot.

Fantastic vegan donuts! ??

Carly is the best employee! Come and try the tasty donuts!

waited a half hour for 2 doughnuts when I got to work wrong doughnuts ughhhhhhh

No doughnut should be that addictive.

Absolutely amazing customer service and overall sweetness in attitude. I couldn?t be happier with my experience

The Everything Bagel flavor is all I ever need in life.

Good when they have the doughnut you want

Salted toffee donut was amazing!

Always good, always delicious ??!

Donuts are so good! addicting!

best donuts in Boston :)

Vegan mango brioche donut!!!

Great donuts and coffee!

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