Beach Donut Shop
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Known for: Old-school scratch-made yeast and cake donuts, 40+ flavors; jelly donuts, lemon sticks, honey buns, Boston creme
631 Boston Post Rd
Westbrook, CT 06498
Monday: 5:30 AM – 3:00 PM; Tuesday: 5:30 AM – 3:00 PM; Wednesday: 5:30 AM – 3:00 PM; Thursday: 5:30 AM – 3:00 PM; Friday: 5:30 AM – 3:00 PM; Saturday: 5:30 AM – 3:00 PM; Sunday: 5:30 AM – 3:00 PM
A shoreline institution for more than 60 years, Beach Donuts began at Sound View Beach in Old Lyme and later moved its bakery to Clinton, still hand-forming donuts from the original recipes.
Ted Powaleny, described as fourth owner (Patch 2011; CTbites 2012); current ownership unverified
Last checked 9/25/2026