Donut Shop reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 246 Reddit reviews across 16 subreddits and 16 posts to rank the best Donut Shop brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/milwaukee, r/venturacounty, r/tulsa, r/shreveport, r/culvercity. Top-rated brands include Grebe's (4.4/5), Rolling Pin (4.3/5), Cranky Al's (4.1/5).
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Reviews246
Subreddits16
Posts16
Brands99
Products2
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#1
Grebe's
4.4
(17)
"Grebes crullers are the cruller all other cullers are judged by."
"Grebe's - bakery stop (50-something & Lincoln) for the full experience."
"Grebe’s has the BEST crullers."
"Grebe’s is a must for Crullers."
"Grebe's. Shut the chat down."
"Grebe’s hands down."
"Grebe’s without a doubt, and i’m breaking a rule. you can get them at Speedway gas stations."
"I’m going to say Grebes for Crullers and Cranky Al’s for… doughnut doughnuts."
"Grebe’s - not really a contest."
"Grebe's, Cranky Al's, and Honey Dip are my favorites."
#2
Rolling Pin
4.3
(16)
"Rolling pin is the only place I know that has blueberry donuts and donut holes!"
"Rollings pin for 3 reasons: 1. Taste, cuz yeah- they got it"
"Rolling Pin, no questions"
"Rolling pin so soft and great flavor"
"Rolling pin🔥🔥🔥"
"When I eat Rolling Pin donuts, the day or night gets better."
"I love Rolling Pin but I wish they had the Dulce de leche donuts all day long and not just early in the morning."
"Rolling Pin, Master Doughnuts, and Krispy Kreme."
"Rolling Pin without question"
"Rolling Pin used to custom make anything too."
#3
Cranky Al's
4.1
(12)
"Cranky Al's stands alone as the best donut shop in MKE which is why there is always a line out the door."
"Crankys is great."
"CRANKY AL’S!!!!!!!!"
"When I want a donut, but the wife wants something fancier, you can’t beat Cranky Al’s and Rocket Baby sharing a corner."
"I’ve only had Cranky Al’s once but it was tasty."
"Cranky Al’s and Grebes"
"Cranky Al’s for anything else."
"Cranky Al’s come on."
"Cranky Al’s"
"I’m going to say Grebes for Crullers and Cranky Al’s for… doughnut doughnuts."
#4
Southern Maid
4.8
(8)
"Nothing will ever beat southern made donuts."
"Southern Maid for the win!!!"
"Southern maid is the best donut shop"
"Southern Maid"
"If your looking for donuts in either city it’s 100% southern maid. End of discussion"
"Southern maid. Every fucking time. One on north market ain't too bad."
"I love that one. Donuts are good, croissants are delicious too"
"We go to Southern Maid on 70th. I can't say it's clean or exceptionally friendly, but they've had a consistently good product."
#5
National Bakery
4.5
(8)
"National Bakery! No other answer."
"THIS IS THE ONLY ANSWER! ... No comparison anywhere."
"The custard filled with chocolate on top is my go-to. The plain glazed is high quality too."
"National Bakery. No contest."
"National Bakery"
"I really dig the mochi donuts even though it's so trendy. I like that lighter dough and the interesting flavors (wish they weren't so expensive ). Aside from that, National all the way."
"National, Grebe’s, O&H, Batter & Mac"
"National bakery. They’re good and relatively cheap."
#6
US Donuts
4.7
(6)
"I love that place so much. One of my favorite memories growing up is when my parents would take me to US donuts before school."
"Second this. I came to grab some donuts for the office and the dude threw in an extra. Such a Nice gesture"
"Seconding US Donuts!"
"I really enjoy US Donuts on Venice and Robertson, same strip mall as Tom's Number 5 and the Jerk Spot"
"The classics just taste high quality and better than Primo and Donut King."
"USA Donut at Line and 70th has the best donuts but not kolaches."
#7
Krispy Kreme
3.6
(7)
"Krispy Kreme is my favorite. They're so light and melty in my mouth."
"Krispy Kreme"
"Rolling Pin, Master Doughnuts, and Krispy Kreme."
"Costco carries Krispy Creme donuts sometimes. Apparently they’re available at the Orillia Costco this week! Although I believe you can only get the Glazed donuts from them at Costco."
"Wait for Costco to bring Crispy Creme once every few weeks"
"Just your standard Krispy Kreme in the surrounding area"
"Original glazed is the only good donut from Krispy Kreme anyway. All their other donuts tastes chalky and dry any time I have those"
#8
Donut Monster
4.2
(6)
"Donut Monster is fantastic especially the coffee cake old fashioned."
"The brown butter rhubarb in the summertime at the farmers markets are to die for from donut monster!!"
"Donut Monster. Hands down."
"Donut monster."
"Doughnut Monster is so middle of the road average."
"Cranky Al or Donut Monster."
#9
Daylight Donuts
4.8
(5)
"Daylight Donuts
The fresh hot glazed are orgasmic."
"I've never had a bad daylight!"
"Daylight. Duh! Been all over American and I always come back to Daylight."
"Daylight donuts obv"
"Daylight donuts in Blue Springs!"
#10
Big Baby
5.0
(4)
"Big baby donuts for those real gluten free artisanal donuts and their cinnamon rolls"
"Big Baby. I have celiac, they have the best GF donuts around in all sorts of different flavors."
"Big Baby - their donuts are delicious but I LOVE their vegan breakfast bombs. So tasty."
"Big baby donuts. Bear claws are amazing and it’s a local business. Not a chain."
#11
Tasty Cream
4.8
(4)
"Tasty Creme in front of walmart is phenomenal. They don't have a drive thru but everything is fresh and the owners are always very attentive."
"Tasty Cream donuts ALSO has a location on Pines Road at Buncombe. Not too far a trek from the west 70th exit off 3132.... It is our GO-TO for kolaches."
"Everyone here is trippin, tasty crème clears southern maid and all the other donut shops"
"Tasty Cream Donuts in South Bossier."
#12
Lickin' Good
4.8
(4)
"Lickin’ Good, hands down."
"Lickin good donuts on Elerbee in the Kroger shopping center has some fantastic kolaches."
"Lickin Good on E Kings is my fav donut shop"
"Lickin' Good is always solid."
#13
Brown's
4.8
(4)
"Definitely Brown's. They melt in your mouth 😋"
"Browns. It’s off the beaten path at Pine and Yale, but it definitely my favorite spot."
"Browns is the only answer, best sausage rolls and best doughnuts. It’s a must try if you haven’t already."
"Of the ones I did try, Browns, Big Baby's, and the one by 31st and Yale sorry can't think of the name at the moment stand out as very good options."
#14
Primo's
4.5
(4)
"It’s Primo’s on Sawtelle. Hands down!"
"Totally agree! My fav!"
"Always been a Primo’s fan"
"A bit outside of Culver but Primo’s on Sawtelle is about as classic of a donut shop as you can get."
#15
KD Donuts
4.5
(4)
"Kd donuts for 24 drive thru, insane bang for you buck"
"My personal favorite is KD Donuts by Ventura College."
"KD is late night drive thru goodness."
"KD donuts"
#16
Donut King
4.3
(4)
"The glazed old fashioned from Donut King near I-35 and 210 hwy is my favorite."
"Donut King on Sepulveda is our go to."
"Donut king on 10400 Venice blvd.!"
"Donut King on Sepulveda next to Chevron. Dont overthink it."
#17
Zehrs
4.0
(4)
"We have recently discovered the donuts at Zehrs! ... We really like them and you can’t beat their 6 for $7. If you like Maple, you gotta try that one."
"I also vouch for Zehrs donuts!"
"I honestly like Zehrs doughnuts."
"When I lived in Barrie I found zehrs had decent donuts but you have to go early when they are freshly made and still delicious"
#18
Kim's Donuts
4.0
(4)
"Kim's, specifically the one at 51st and memorial"
"Kim’s Donuts in Camarillo."
"I like Kim’s Donuts (corner of las Posas and Lewis)."
"Kims in Newbury is underrated."
#19
The Donut Hole
4.3
(3)
"The Donut Hole, 33rd and Peoria. They have donut holes filled with different fruit and crèmes. Plus, the donuts are awesome!"
"Donut Hole
Big Baby Rolls
Jenny’s Sweet Box
In that order"
"Donut Hole on Peoria in brookside."
#20
Lafeens
4.3
(3)
"Being a Tim Horton lover as well there is nothing close enough then Lafeens. They are amazing"
"Lafeens for me"
"Lafeens are pretty good"
#21
Aggies
4.0
(3)
"Aggies is our go to."
"Everyone will say Grebes and Cranky Al's, but the correct answer is Aggies."
"Aggies bakery!"
#22
Batter & Mac
4.0
(3)
"Batter and Mac MKE"
"Batter and Mac"
"Batter & Mac, Bay View. Croissants too."
#23
MochiNut
4.0
(3)
"If you’re down for something a little different, MochiNut in Bayshore is delicious!"
"Grebe’s gets boring, give mochinut a whirl."
"The Korean donut place on Madera is ,🔥🔥 but expensive mochinut I think it's called"
#24
Westernco Donut
5.0
(2)
"Westernco, one of the best on the east side."
"Westernco Donut on 156th near Crossroads in Bellevue. Nothing fancy, but it's a mom and pop shop. The donuts have always been great."
#25
Barbs Bakery
5.0
(2)
"I had a couple donuts in there two weeks ago - they were absolutely outstanding."
"So, last week I had a donut from barbs bakery in Ferndale, it was the best donut I ever had."
#26
The Caffeinated Kitchen
5.0
(2)
"The caffeinated kitchen makes vegan donuts and then distributes them to local coffee shops in LB."
"You’re likely referring to the donuts made by The Caffeinated Kitchen….a Long Beach staple."
#27
Devi's Donuts
5.0
(2)
"Devi’s donuts is top tier just because they make great vegan donuts in so many different flavors"
"Wood Coffee Co. (newly opened) sells Devi's Vegan Donuts"
#28
Foolish Things
5.0
(2)
"Super secret donuts selling from image Foolish Things is the best donuts I’ve ever had."
"Super Secret Donuts at Foolish Things Coffee."
#29
Elliana's
5.0
(2)
"Elliana's uses the potato starch recipes like Krispy Kreme. thats how you get the soft pillowy donuts. They are so much better than any other donut shop."
"Ellianna's is the best I've had in town."
#30
Beetbox
5.0
(2)
"Beetbox, on Fridays in particular they showcase their donut of the month. Always something special and quite rich."
"Beet box on Fridays is the bomb."
#31
June's Donuts
5.0
(2)
"June's Donuts - downtown on Detroit, right off the highway. Super cute shop, extremely kind people, donuts always fresh and delicious and their cinnamon rolls are perfection!"
"Junes. The donut holes are gooey and fresh. The sausage rolls are a fried thin dough with a full sausage."
#32
Spudnuts
5.0
(2)
"Bacon maple bar and cinnamon rolls are legit. Oh and they use potato flour hence the name ."
"Spudnuts hands down"
#33
Slivinski's Bakery
5.0
(2)
"Slivinskis' Bakery in Kearney, MO"
"Slivinski's in Kearney is great, if you overlook having to go to Kearney."
#34
Donut Delite
4.5
(2)
"I just had donut d light last sunday and 11/10 would recommend."
"Donut Delite is good."
#35
Sweet Glaze
4.5
(2)
"Absolutely I would have recommended Sweet Glaze! The boudin one! OMG"
"Definitely sweet glaze."
#36
Terry's Donuts
4.5
(2)
"Terry's Donuts in Oxnard. I've never had a better chocolate twist anywhere in VC or elsewhere."
"I came here to say Terry's also!!!"
#37
Sunrise Donuts
4.5
(2)
"Sunrise Donuts. Try the cruller puffs, thank me later."
"Sunrise in Redmond"
#38
Hana's Donuts
4.5
(2)
"Hana’s or bust, y’all"
"The only one I know that sells kolaches is Hana’s Donuts."
#39
Duck Donuts
4.5
(2)
"Duck donuts"
"There is duck donuts"
#40
Sweet Retreat
4.0
(2)
"Sweet retreat makes good, soft, and moist vegan donuts"
"Sweet Retreat!"
#41
Carlsons
4.0
(2)
"+1 for Carlsons. They have a second location in Severn, just south of the airport."
"Carlsons in Annapolis. They do donuts that are pretty damn good."
#42
Fluffy Fresh
4.0
(2)
"Fluffy fresh on 103rd"
"Fluffy Fresh on Johnson Dr in Mission, KS."
#43
SK Donuts
4.0
(2)
"If you find yourself due east in WeHo try SK Donuts"
"I'd just drive to SK Donuts in the Miracle Mile. It's worth it."
#44
Randy's
4.0
(2)
"Randy’s. LA staple"
"A Randy’s just opened up on Washington and Sepulveda if you want to go with something tried and true, but I also second US Donuts on Venice."
#45
Donut Squad
4.0
(2)
"Donut Squad for the more "fun" flavors - Strawberry Shortcake, S'mores, Kit Kat, etc."
"Donut Squad on prospect is great! Only open on weekends"
#46
Honeydip Donuts
4.0
(2)
"Honeydip Donuts on 27th & National."
"Some of Honey Dippeds offerings are contenders."
#47
Fosters Donuts
4.0
(2)
"Fosters has the best apple fritters!"
"Fosters Donuts in TO"
#48
Star Donuts
4.0
(2)
"The one off Bert Kouns & walker rd. Think it’s called Star Donuts. They sell out frequently. The downhome sausage is the best one"
"Star Donuts in NP. Iykyk"
#49
Master Donuts
4.0
(2)
"Rolling Pin, Master Doughnuts, and Krispy Kreme."
"Master donuts on victoria for price and sandwiches"
#50
Donut Hut
4.0
(2)
"Donut Hut is more Donutland than Donutland is."
"Donut Hut's owner is so nice."
#51
Donut Palace
4.0
(2)
"Donut palace in fort O is the closest to South side."
"Donut Palace in Fort O!"
#52
Citrus Donuts
4.0
(2)
"Citrus is far superior to any donut shop I’ve ever eaten."
"Our son likes Citrus Donuts."
#53
Moon Flour Bakeshop & Cafe
3.5
(2)
"Go to Angus, Moon Flour I think it’s called. Great doughnuts."
"Moon Flour Bakeshop & Cafe in Angus has decent donuts as well. May be worth a try?"
#54
Iron Rooster
3.5
(2)
"The stuff i've had from Iron Rooster has been very good (pastries), but yeah La Feens is the go to for basic doughnuts."
"Iron Rooster for pastries - best in town! Donuts aren't great here since Rocket closed."
#55
Donut Queen
3.5
(2)
"Donut Queen is the best I've found for regular donuts."
"Donut queen in simi valley"
#56
Dunkin' Donuts
3.5
(2)
"Dunkin’ Donuts is so good."
"Dunkin Donuts"
#57
Tulsa Hills Donuts
5.0
(1)
"Tulsa Hills Donuts is insane good."
#58
Farmhouse Daylight
5.0
(1)
"Farmhouse Daylight at 81st and Mingo. You won’t regret it. Everything’s great (and fresh) but specifically, the apple fritters are top notch."
#59
OK Country Donuts
5.0
(1)
"OK Country Donuts. Hands down. Sausage rolls are unmatched and it’s the best glazed in town"
#60
Linda Donuts
5.0
(1)
"Linda Donuts and it's pretty great. Cronuts are fire and they fill the long johns with your choice of filling to order."
#61
Julie Darling
5.0
(1)
"The glazed are fantastic."
#62
Belle Chocolates
5.0
(1)
"Belle Chocolates was making donuts for awhile. Absolutely out of this world."
#63
Food City Donuts
5.0
(1)
"Food City Donuts are deeeee-lish!"
#64
Elmvale Bakery
5.0
(1)
"I second Elmvale bakery. Amazing donuts"
#65
Country Style
5.0
(1)
"Country style on Bayfield has an insane cherry donut"
#66
Purple Horseshoe Donuts
5.0
(1)
"Do yourself a favour and check out Purple Horoseshoe Donuts in Oakville."
#67
Maverick's Donuts
5.0
(1)
"Maverick’s Donuts. Mapleview west. In the plaza with Wild Wing and Hasty Market. Expensive but dang. Outta control good."
#68
Nicky's Doughnuts and Ice Cream
5.0
(1)
"Nicky’s Doughnuts and Ice Cream in Collingwood. My favourite is the fritter"
#69
Darren's Donuts
5.0
(1)
"It's well worth the trek to Darren's Donuts in Mt. Vernon. I sincerely doubt you will be disappointed."
#70
Duffins
5.0
(1)
"The best donuts I’ve had in the area were at duffins in Vancouver. They are superior to anything in Bellingham."
#71
Donut Shop
5.0
(1)
"I love donut shop coffee in general it’s so good"
#72
Member's Mark Donut Shop Coffee Single Serve Cups
5.0
(1)
"If you have a Sam’s club near you I think these are one of the overall best tasting k cups, best value too!"
#73
Johnny's Donuts
5.0
(1)
"Johnny’s Donuts at 44th Prospect. Light and fluffy."
#74
Jacks
5.0
(1)
"If anyone is in Independence stop by and get a glazed donut from Jacks. Best I’ve ever had."
#75
Ms Vee's
5.0
(1)
"Ms Vee's at 81st and Paseo. She worked for Ray Lamar at the original location on Linwood in the converted gas station. Now, that's an apple fritter!"
#76
Poppy's
5.0
(1)
"Poppy's is already on here, but I just need everyone to know they have the best donuts in the city."
#77
John's Space Age Donuts
5.0
(1)
"Eat a donut in memory of John’s Space Age Donuts. I don’t think I will ever find a chocolate dough glazed raised like theirs."
#78
La Rue Doughnut
5.0
(1)
"La Rue Doughnut is incredible, the owners previously ran Carte Blanche."
#79
Woodlea Bakery
5.0
(1)
"I love Woodlea Bakery’s donuts (especially the Apple fritter!)"
#80
Blondie's Doughnuts
5.0
(1)
"Blondie’s doughnuts"
#81
Dulceology
5.0
(1)
"Dulceology"
#82
Cafe Dear Leon
5.0
(1)
"Cafe dear Leon"
#83
Mmm Donuts
2.0
(2)
"I bought a chocolate dip at Mmmms in the mall and almost choked on it when I realized I paid almost $5 for it ."
"Mmm Donuts is so overrated."
#84
Midway Bakery
4.0
(1)
"Ngl a big fan of midway bakery in the 3rd st market hall"
#85
Speedway
4.0
(1)
"Speedway (Grebes sourced?) has a chocolate donut covered in chocolate."
#86
O&H
4.0
(1)
"O&H in Oak Creek is great for the folks further south."
#87
Happy Dough Lucky
4.0
(1)
"Happy Dough Lucky in Bay View slaps."
#88
Demented Donuts
4.0
(1)
"I might consider making the trek to Bossier for a place called "Demented Donuts", you get a pass"
#89
Tea Mochi
4.0
(1)
"Unconventional donuts but I love Tea Mochi's mochi donuts, but they're stupid expensive."
#90
Java Doughs
4.0
(1)
"Java Doughs if you’re just looking for regular donuts."
#91
Livvy Lee's
4.0
(1)
"Livvy Lee's 31st and yale. Gourmet donuts"
#92
Tiger's Den
4.0
(1)
"Tiger’s Den in BA is a good donut shop"
#93
Donuts on Riverside
4.0
(1)
"Donuts on riverside! Best baked cinnamon rolls in town."
#94
Danielle's Donuts
4.0
(1)
"Danielle's donuts in camarillo off of pleasant valley rd is great!"
#95
Russell's
4.0
(1)
"Russell’s on Ventura ave. In Ventura… No question!"
#96
Gobble Up
4.0
(1)
"Gobble up in pt Hueneme also makes delicious mochi donuts and boba"
#97
Thompson Donuts
4.0
(1)
"Thompson donuts for cute and special donuts"
#98
Gordo's Bakery
4.0
(1)
"Gordo’s bakery has a few donut options, as well as Mexican pastries that scratch the same itch."
#99
Sun Village
3.0
(1)
"Sun village. Rolling pin. Ok"
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