Take Five

Take 5 is a hidden gem! I come here once a week cause where else can you go that opens early and closes late for your random donut cravings? Doesn’t matter what time you go, the donuts are delicious, fresh, and soft yet not too sweet and heavy like other places in the city. There’s tons of unique flavours and variety to choose from and price is unbeatable!

Delicious doughnuts with extremely kind owners. My wife and I decided to go with a doughnut tower instead of a traditional wedding cake for our reception, so we of course had to go with Take 5. The doughnuts were a big hit with our guests, with many asking where we got them. Of the 8 dozen we ordered, only 6 were leftover by the end. We also had a small mixup with the order payment--I had pre-paid for the order, but my friend who picked up the order was charged upon pickup. Once we realized the error and informed the shop, the owner worked tirelessly to fix the error by confirming my information, checking his books, then refunding the money. The process took a couple days, but he was courteous and in constant communication with me the entire time. The mistake could have happened anywhere, but the way he fixed the error was what really impressed me. I will continue to be a customer of Take 5 long into my now-married days.

I love donuts. A freshly served donut, both the traditional cake and popular yeast style. No aftertastes!...only the 'taste' for another one. This place has a comfortable feel. The staff are solid, they know the product and can answer questions. The patrons seem happy and satisfied. Lastly, it's part of a business complex, parking is easily found in the lot, or on the street.

My wife had taken the kids for a play date, so what’s a guy to do? Completing chores, knocking off home improvement projects and self improvement were options, but all wrong options this day. The correct answer was to drive across the city for donuts, obviously. A bit of a drive from the west end of the city, but nothing compared to a drive to the Donut Mill on Gasoline Alley. It was a cute spot with helpful staff. The selection of donuts was impressive, but payment options were limited. Debit or cash only, which is a minor deal. What business wants to pay 2 to 3% to a credit card processor if you don’t have to, right? In the end, the donuts were very tasty and received thumbs up from the Peanut Gallery at home. It’s nice to see a local business going strong in Old Town Beverly.

Owner is the sweetest man I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. Very soft spoken yet kind and polite, as are any of his staff. Always clean anytime I've gone there. Even in wet, dingy weather they do their darnedest to keep up with what keeps getting tracked inside. You want a reasonably priced and yummy quick lunch, or a mid day snack? Then you absolutely must stop here. If you don't, you are missing out.

Always told myself I needed to check out this place finally went after 5 year. If you're a donut lover this is the place to go. Everything is freshly made that day. Purchased the cruller, specialty cinnamon bun and apple fritter they definitely weren't drenched in sugar. Had the perfect amount of sweetness. Support these small local businesses you'll be shocked on what you missed out on.