Neil's Donut & Bake Shop - Yalesville, CT

While the glazed donuts are fine, it's the old-fashioned ones that are tongue-dazzling. They are thick and cakey with a wicked exterior crunch and insides infused with the unctuous savor of the oil in which they have been fried. Early in the morning, when they're still warm, they virtually melt in your mouth.

100% Approval Rating (17 votes)

Overall: Worth planning a day around

Must Eats

Cinnamon Old-Fashioned Donut ($1.00)

Cake donuts ($1.00)

jelly-filled donuts ($1.00)

Written Reviews

Michael Stern

""The best donuts I've ever had," wrote roadfood tipster John Lee regarding the selection at Neil's, just north of Wallingford. "It will be worth the trip, I guarantee, or I'll buy you a donut from Phillip's." Not that we don't want to accept the gift of a donut ..." [Read More].

Tony Bad

November 25, 2007

"We pass this way often when traveling between NY and my in-laws in MA, but I always remember Neil's just after we are a few miles past. Well, that will never happen again! We stopped and each got a donut, then went back in and bought a dozen. The old-fashioned, ..." [Read More].

Logbooks

7/2/2008 - ayersian, $9
11/24/2007 - Tony Bad, $2
6/26/2004 - Michael Stern, $5
3/30/2002 - Michael Stern, $2

Map & Directions

83 North Turnpike Rd., Yalesville, CT
203-269-4255

Hours & Policies

Seasons:	Open Year Round
Meals Served:	Breakfast, Lunch, Dessert
Operational Hours:	Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:	No
Alcohol Served:	No
Outdoor Seating:	No
Reservations Accepted:	No
Delivery Available:	No
Takeout Counters:	Yes

"Neil's jelly donuts are split in half and piled with an amazing amount of jelly. They're a mess to eat ... and pure pleasure."
Michael Stern

"Neil's is less than one year old; and yet it is already attracting donut lovers from all around central Connecticut."
Michael Stern

"The glazed donuts are lighter than the old-fashioned ones; and while the glazed are good, it's the heavier cake donuts that send us into orbit."
Michael Stern

"We like Neil's old-fashioned cake donuts best. They are substantial pastries with an unctuous luxury that is especially delicious when they are still hot from the fry kettle."
Michael Stern

"The donut shelves about 7:30am: still plenty of excellent varieties from which to choose. Whatever else we get, we have to have at least one old-fashioned donut, plain or cinnamon-coated."
Michael Stern

"Clockwise from upper left: cinnamon crueller, double chocolate, cinnamon old-fashioned, and jelly-filled. An excellent breakfast!"
Michael Stern