Massachusetts has so many amazing restaurants that it’s hard to pick a favorite. From delicious farm-to-table restaurants in the Berkshire Hills to some of the best Italian restaurants outside of Italy in Boston’s North End and everything in between, Massachusetts is full of culinary delights.

When you think of the culinary scene in Massachusetts or elsewhere in New England, seafood is surely the first thing that comes to mind. And you’re not wrong. As of August of this year, Massachusetts has over 740 seafood restaurants. That’s more than double the number of restaurants in the state’s cities and towns.

While fresh seafood remains king of Massachusetts cuisine, there are many other cuisines that garner plenty of attention from residents and visitors to the state. But we’re not talking about steaks, French fries, or even pizza. No, we’re talking about doughnuts.

Massachusetts donut shop named best in state

Whether you prefer the classic old-style doughnut, one with sugar sprinkles, or the wildly filled, Instagrammable creations found in some doughnut shops today, we all know the feeling a fresh doughnut can give you.

Recently, Cheapism compiled a list of the best donut shops in every state, highlighting 50 unique shops.

Which donut shop in Massachusetts was named the best in the state?

Backdoor Donuts in Oak Bluffs, Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts is the best of the best.

As the name suggests, there is actually a back entrance to the shop that is often used to grab a late-night snack. While most people think of doughnuts as a breakfast food, this popular shop sells them until midnight.

From the classic Boston Cream to lemon-filled, glazed, sprinkled and everything in between, Back Door has it all. But the famous giant apple fritter is the absolute highlight.