A Change of Eatery

I confess. I’ve never met a donut that I didn’t like.

Glazed, cruller, chocolate, jelly, cream- I’d happily eat anything served my way, but since this is Dunkin’ Country, the bulk of my experiences have been in unremarkable chain shops with donuts that deflate upon first bite.

So I want to take a moment to rave about The Sugar Shack in Manchester. Initially, I really just went there for the name alone. What I found was indeed a shack, your quintessential hole in the wall on the corner of Center Street. Inside, there were rows of the usual suspects- glazed, cinnamon, powdered sugar donuts- as well as some less common fried dough delicacies, like the banana frosted donut and sour cream donut.

I selected a glazed cherry cake donut while my roommate chose a plain donut covered in cinnamon sugar. Both were wonderful. These homemade old-fashioned donuts are dense & flavorful, almost like mini coffee cakes. I guess it depends on your preference- whether you’re more inclined to opt for the old fashioned cakelike texture or the light & spongy consistency more typical of a Dunkin Donuts creation.

What else?

Friendly & welcoming employees, drive thru, $1 per donut. A great place to pick up a few donuts if you’re in the area but it’s not terribly conducive to lingering all morning if you’re looking for a cafe atmostphere.

150 Center Street
Manchester, CT 06040-5007

(860) 649-0140