Restaraunt Review: Flemming's Donut Shack

"Many thanks for sending me some of your doughnuts.  They were very delicious."
-John Fitzgerald Kennedy in a letter to Fleming's Donut Shack
Sept. 3, 1960

I have always found vacation's to be an  excellent time to discover new eateries.  That was certainly the case on a recent trip to Massachuesett's Cape Cod (or as the locals call it- "The Cod").  Located a rather close distance from our hotel, Fleming's is a an almost mythic shack.  The on-line reviews had my mouth watering well before even stepping foot in the place.  They made me cautious not to get my hopes up too high though.  One review spoke of it as an unattainable white whale, never open when the reviewer was in town.  The few who had been spoke of a sour cream donut, which got my imagination going.  The local guide book said they were open until around Labor Day.  It was a week after Labor Day.  Would they still be open?

They were!!  And were they ever fantastic.  Set back from the busy main Cod road, the first thing you are greeted with is a beautiful front porch with comfortable looking Adirondack chairs.  It was Sunday morning and the place was filled with older customers (a sure sign of a good donut shop, to be sure.) I was tempted by the Apple Fritter, a sultry looking number.  I was here for the donuts.  After reading of the sour cream I had to get one of them.  I chose a chocolate glazed as it's companion.  And a cup of hot coffee to wash it all down with.  The Mrs. and I found a place on the porch to set and eat for a spell.  They were two wonderful donuts, smooth dough with a pleasing after taste.  The coffee was a delight.  Everything about Fleming's was a treat.  I look forward to returning to the Cod and perhaps re-visiting the Donut Shack for an apple fritter or two. 


Address:4680 Route 6, Eastham, Massachusetts 02642
Price Range: $$ 1/2
Cuisine: Cod Vacation Donuts