A hike from most T stops, Somerville’s Union Square may not be centrally located, but it certainly boasts enough new culinary talent to be considered a burgeoning hub of Boston’s culinary scene. I’ve been known to hike the 30 minutes it takes to get from my place to Union Square for the likes of Backbar, but a recent discovery might have me making the trip before 5pm more often: tucked into a long and slightly narrow space on Bow Street, Union Square Donuts has got the goods to get any would-be late rise out of bed.
The menu is small but extremely well thought out. A quick visit to their website for a look at the menu is all it takes to prove that everyone else in the donut game is slacking. Flavors that range from Maple Bacon to Cherry Hibiscus are enough to make you wish the line would move slower, if only to give you more time to choose. Alas, the service is speedy.
Unable to choose just one, I cajoled my companion into sharing. With our powers combined, we were each able to enjoy a Honey Almond and Chocolate Chipotle combo meal. Both flavors were very different, but each was very, very good. Fresh, small batch, and obviously made with care, these are donuts to love.
Just be sure to get a move on. With donuts this good, they don’t have any issues moving product.
Hungry in the Hub 