Ruby Donut Shop - Ayer

Coffee, Breakfast, Lunch

Ruby Donut Shop

Ruby Donut Shop
4.9 / 5 (1626 reviews)

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A longtime local favorite known for light, freshly made classics—especially apple fritters and glazed—offers friendly, efficient service and occasional made-to-order fixes. Recent visits report higher prices, smaller, oilier donuts, oily packaging, unlabeled cases and uneven cleanliness under new ownership. Quality feels inconsistent: standout items make the trek worthwhile, but arrive early and manage expectations.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Adventures

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★ 4.9 / 5 from 1626 reviews
don-m-elephant93
25.10.2023

Great donuts. Somewhat unique too. Has a strong following in the area. The first time there the people in line sold me on what to try.

harvard-a
25.10.2023

Best donuts. Period. They are not making fancy strange or unique flavors. Just standard styles of donuts made exceptionally well, sold by a nice staff. I went in one day hoping for a lemon filled but they were sold out. The staff took several honey dipped into the back, sliced it open and added lemon filling. I didn 't ask, they just did it to satisfy their customer.

brenda-sue-ocasio
25.10.2023

Went there last week was not the same donuts were smaller and pricing went up coffee machine no longer seen in front? Place was very dirty told new owner I would not be back!!

adventures-with-aayd
22.02.2025

Best Donuts in Massachusetts. Market Basket being #2. Service: Take out Meal type: Breakfast Price per person: $10–20

liz-warwick-3
22.02.2025

Been here a few times but this last time was just not what 'we ' think we would get from Ruby donuts. Flavors we ok, I only have chocolate frosted. Chocolate was super sweet, but the donut was amazing!! Kids didn 't care they ate them all. But in the donut case many donuts that were 1/2 of a donut and many were very off shape and size of the donuts were all over the place. The guy who we ordered from was super friendly and even threw in a few donut holes in for the little kids. We will go again and update the review.

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The diner is accessible and can therefore also be used with a wheelchair or physical limitations.

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