One Weird Reason You Might Like Being an Early Riser

Morning Person?

But before we get to it, let's discuss the bennies of beginning your day early.

(Obviously, I'm a morning person. You have to be to get up at 3:30 a.m. M-F.)

It's not just about catching worms.

It's a lifestyle that puts night owls to shame.

While early risers are sipping coffee with the sunrise, night owls are questioning their life choices over a bag of chips. We start our day with a burst of energy, while you're contemplating the meaning of life in the eerie glow of your computer screen.

We enjoy the heavenly aroma of freshly ground beans, while night owls are raiding the fridge for that sad leftover pizza. Ever tried to savor a gourmet espresso at midnight? Spoiler alert: It tastes like regret.

While you're stumbling around in the dark, we're striking poses with the sky as our Instagram filter. What do night owls get? A blurry moon and the risk of tripping over the cat. #Fail.

Early risers don't need a snooze button; we're up and at 'em before it even becomes a temptation. Meanwhile, night owls are trapped in a Groundhog Day scenario, hitting snooze until reality is a distant memory.

In a world where the early bird catches the worm and the night owl catches... a rerun of late-night TV, it's clear who the real winners are.

So, my nocturnal comrades, the next time you're burning the midnight oil, just remember – the early bird gets the laughs, the memes, and the first dibs on breakfast. Rise and shine, because the crack of dawn is where the real party's at

If you're a morning person, it might be because you're part Neanderthal.

"People who are early to bed and early to rise may have their ancient ancestors to thank for the habit – or at least the Neanderthals with whom their forebears procreated, scientists say. Our ancient ancestors got it on with them, and we still have up to 4% Neanderthal DNA," according to The Guardian,

A study found a lot of those leftover bits affect genes that govern our internal clock, and certain variants make you more likely to be a morning person.

Dunkin' has and will continue to dominate the market here in New England and beyond, for good reason. But there are several other coffee and donut shops that may not get the proper love and attention they deserve. Coffee and donut shops that are underrated and that the masses may not know about. We want to highlight those places in this post because everyone loves a good cup of coffee. And everyone LOVES a good donut.

What makes a coffee and a donut good? When first asking that question, some may say the quality. Some may say the freshness. Some may say how it's brewed. What makes a good donut? Flavor and freshness comes to mind. Also, how big is the donut? Texture and fillings in the donut also can make or break one. Some may even say how the donut stands on day 2 may have an impact on how good it is. Either way, there are several donut shops in New England that don't get the recognition they deserve. Donut shops that when you try their donuts, you'll be talking about them for days.

This post is by no means trying to discredit good ole Dunkin' either. We LOVE our Dunkin'. America Runs on Dunkin'. We just want to show some love to other donut and coffee shops who may not be top of the mind when it comes to great coffee and donuts. We've polled people far and wide and have gotten a variety of answers. Many have been mentioned repeatedly which are the places we will highlight. Because despite our love for Dunkin', there are other alternatives here in New England. And once you discover some of these places, you may never go back. Or you may just add them to your morning routine. Enjoy your coffee and donuts today!

Established in 1955, Kane's is mentioned by many and known mostly for its donuts. From the creme brulee donut to cookies and cream to New England staples like the Boston cream.

https://www.kanesdonuts.com/

Locally owned and operated, Supreme is a local Brockton favorite. They offer catering too. Their coffee flavors are HUGE like a banana split, s'mores and Jim Dandy.

https://www.supremecoffeebrockton.com/

Marylou's has been a staple on the south shore since 1986. Known for their dancing staff and fun jingle "the best coffee in town," Marylou's boasts a variety of coffee flavors like the Girl Scout Cookie.

https://marylous.com/

Dippin' donuts has several locations more toward central and western MA. Leominster, Worcester and Fitchburg are just a few. Menu options vary between locations.

This shop has significantly high ratings. One review says their donuts are "the best in the world." They were voted Best Donut from Boston Magazine on at least on occasion.

https://www.bostonmagazine.com/best-of-boston-archive/2014/donuts-with-a-difference/

Family owned and operated since 1987. Voted best local donut shop and they hand craft their donuts that include flavors like Fruity Pebbles, Twix Bar and Cookie Monster.

https://www.donutkingweymouth.com/menu

14 convenient locations and you can even order online. They also offer sandwiches and snacks as well as bagels. Their 15 varieties of coffees are brewed fresh daily.

https://heavnlydonuts.com/menu/

Located in the central/western MA area, Gourmet has several locations. They offer sandwiches, pastries and of course donuts. They offer several varieties of coffees like Cinammon Sticky Bun and Twixie.

https://www.gourmetdonuts.com/#hotty

Scratch made donuts and "We offer cake and yeast raised donuts. Our yeast dough is made daily and is more of a traditional yeasted dough with a light and fluffy texture." They offer a variety of coffees like the Nitro Cold Brew and Decaf Cold Brew. 

https://basicbatchdonuts.com/home

A very obscure donut shop that was mentioned several times in our poll. They've been rated 4.5 stars out of 5 in several outlets. Their last Facebook post said they have chocolate chip cannoli donuts so they must be good.

They offer donut platters and even gigantic donuts. They boast their own house blend of coffee. You can also order directly on their website.

According to their website: "Truthfully, we didn't know what we were doing when we started, just that we wanted to bring something different and delicious to the food scene here in Rhode Island." They offer flourless and vegan options. They even offer ice cream sandwiches! 

https://www.pvdonuts.com/donuts

They also offer breakfast sandwiches. They're located on Howland Rd.

https://www.allmenus.com/ma/fairhaven/594490-the-donut-factory/menu/

People have said they have the world's best donut. They also have a cheeseburger donut. All of their donuts are made in house daily.

This location received quite a few nominations. Formerly "Ma's" Donuts, Grandma's Donuts & Coffee is a fan favorite in the New Bedford area.

https://turnto10.com/news/local/famous-donut-shop-to-reopen-as-grandmas-donuts-in-new-bedford

Trip Advisor has them with a 5 out of 5 rating. One of their more popular donut is the marshmallow cream. Many of their customers say they drive from out of town to get their donuts.