Allie's Donuts Closing Temporarily Beginning Oct. 5

Rhode Islanders who rely on Allie’s Donuts in North Kingstown to brighten their lives are dreading Monday.

The legendary bakery and coffee stop is closing to “undergo state-mandated construction,” according to a post on the store’s Facebook page.

The unexpected announcement comes just days after Allie’s and Narragansett Beer just released a collaborative double chocolate porter beer.

Allie’s has posted a sign announcing that they’re undergoing construction and updates will come “as soon as we find out.”

For updates, follow them on Facebook or Twitter.

The plan is to reopen before Halloween.

Allie’s Donuts is a household name in Rhode Island, known for its humble accommodations and known better for knockout donuts and their party-making donut cake that must be ordered in advance. A family-owned shop since 1968, loyal customers flock here beginning at 5 a.m. to collect donuts in their trademark white boxes with a red logo.

We’ll update this story if we get more details.

Photo courtesy: Allie’s Donuts via Facebook