The Most Scrumptious Donuts in Austin

Shipley Do-Nuts

★★★☆☆ 3 (42)

"1st time visiting this location on 06/04/2022, which was a day after "National Donut Day" & I wish that I could capture the sweet yummy~ness that lingered in the air when you walk inside Shipley Do-Nuts in my photos! I have to give kudos to the employee working on Saturday because she gave the BEST customer service! And not only was the customer service 5+++ stars, the freshness & variety of donuts to choose from were also 5+++++ stars! I bought about 6 different types of donuts (apple fritters, glazed, donut twists, strawberry filled donut, ect) and they each were very fresh & so delicious. Stay awesome Shipley's..till next time! ~Rebecca out"

Fresh Donuts

★★★★★ 4.7 (47) • $

"We walked here while waiting in line for Snow's bbq. Let me tell you, these donuts are insanely fresh! We got a batch that came right out of the fryer, and I am not exaggerating when I say these are probably the best donuts j have ever had. Classic donuts, but airy and melt in your mouth. Go there and get some fresh ones, you will not regret it!!"

Fresh Donuts

★★★★☆ 4.1 (8)

"Doesn't get better or more convenient! Same prices as any other donut shop and the woman working was very nice. She was engaging my kids and gave us little trays to eat on. I walked in and found a 5 on the ground and it went straight in the tip jar! We live in Manchaca and I didn't want to get in any Austin traffic so this spot is perfect!I'll be back here every day if I can!"

Shipley Donuts

★★★★☆ 3.8 (141) • $

"This location was pretty damn good! I got a sausage cheese kolache 8.5/10Bavarian filled 10/10Plain glazed 4.5/10 (wasn't fresh and hot like usual)"

S-H Donuts

★★★★★ 4.8 (321) • $

"My boyfriend and I were looking for a simple breakfast, and we decided to stop by S-H Donuts. He had been here for donuts before, but this was my first time. The parking lot was packed (S-H shares a lot with a barber shop, a coffee truck, and 2 food trucks), but we luckily snagged a spot just as someone was leaving. There were a few people ordering inside, which gave us time to look over the displays of food and the menu. My boyfriend ended up getting an apple fritter and a cinnamon roll (he said they were fantastic!) and I got a croissant breakfast sandwich with egg, sausage, and cheese (it was delicious!). The employees taking our order were very nice, and they worked quickly. There is also some booths inside if you want to sit and eat there, although we took everything to go. I look forward to coming back! Hopefully they'll have apple cider donuts in the fall!"

Fresh Donuts

★★★★★ 4.5 (39) • $

"Really good and fresh donuts in the neighborhood! Good customer service and efficient."

S H Donuts

★★★★★ 4.9 (24)

"Excellent sausage and boudin kolaches. Great kolache breakfast sandwich. Sausage egg and cheese kolache not very flavorful. I lived in Houston for 8 years and kolaches are one of the things I miss most about Texas. Kolaches and Chicken Fried Steak were highest on my list of cravings for this trip, and S-H nailed it with their sausage and cheese, sausage, cheese and jalapeno and jumbo versions of the same. The jalapeno boudin kolache was out of the park. I wish they had a bacon egg and cheese kolache, but the kolache sandwich made up for it. The staff was very friendly and polite. I've bookmarked this place for next time, and will be returning tomorrow morning!"

Master Donuts

★★★★★ 4.5 (92) • $

"When I'm in need of a lite breakfast snack, Master Donuts never disappoints. I love their large croissant kolaches which I usually pair with a cinnamon roll or apple fritter. I could absolutely ruin myself with all of the choices to start off my day but I yield not to temptation, for yielding is sin however the delectable delights in this venue keep me returning again and again!"

Boston Donuts

★★★★☆ 4.3 (25)

"These donuts are life changing!!! Being motivated by the great reviews and my late-night/early morning munchies I camped outside Master Donuts until they opened and was pleasantly sweapt off my feet by the quality and taste of their donuts! 10/10 would recommend"

KC Donuts

★★★★★ 4.5 (317) • $

"The perfect powdered donut holes do exist. Crispy and powdery goodness, here! They have kolaches pigs in a blanket, tacos and other savory items aside from the donuts. Friendly and fast staff. This place has become our staple go-to on Saturday mornings. Have tried at least 6 other donut places in Austin, and we finally found our donut place!"

Del Valle Donuts

★★★★★ 4.6 (32)

"Wonderful little shop off of Pearce/Ross in Del Valle. As others stated, it's a bit of a food desert out here so having this place nearby is definitely a plus. The breakfast sandwiches are super tasty, kolaches are on point, and the donuts seem to be solid but I really only get the apple fritters as I'm not much of a sweets person. The owner and staff are incredibly sweet people too. Worth stopping by if you're in the area."

Mornin’ Donut

★★★★★ 4.6 (69) • $

"The place looks very clean with a plain and simple decor. It got busy after I arrived in the later morning; the staff was friendly and they handled the customer volume very well. The restroom was out of order, so when I needed it, I was S.O.L. (pun intended). I came only for a donut; I bought one and a coffee. The donut was fair, but nothing to write home about. The coffee was not good. They have a few standard bench tables where you can sit down to eat. They also sell some hot foods like kolaches. There are also two large drink coolers with a fairly large selection of beverages, including milk."

Grand Donuts

★★★★★ 4.8 (102) • $

"Years later, and Grand Donuts is STILL my go-to donut shop. The service is always friendly and nice, and the food NEVER disappoints! The owners are a husband and wife duo, where the wife works the counter and the husband primarily works in the back. Grand Donut truly cares about quality, and it's clear in everything they serve--whether it's their classic donuts, creative seasonal offerings, kolaches, breakfast tacos, or breakfast sandwiches. This is not your average donut shop, it's exceptional. The breading on their kolaches is perfect. While I'm a regular fan of the sausage and cheese kolaches, I like to treat myself to a Boudin Kolache every now and then. If you've never heard of or tried a Boudin Kolache, then you're probably not from Houston or Louisiana. So, what is Boudin? It's a spicy Cajun sausage made with rice and meat--and trust me, it tastes way better than it sounds!If you aren't so daring, it's okay. You can start with one of their fruit or sausage kolaches, grab a donut or a taco, whatever it is, you can't go wrong!"

River City Donut 2

★★★★☆ 4.4 (82) • $

"My favorite donut joint in north austin. Chill little store run by very sweet people. Kaloches are good here, too. Their coffee is also pretty decent and drive through is a breeze. Highly recommend."

Gourdough's Food Trailer

★★★★☆ 4.4 • $$

"First off, the set up is cool. Its a trailer but they have a ton of outdoor sitting/doughnut garden where you can sit and enjoy. These things are not doughnuts, they are doughcakes ! They freshly fry and make all the doughnuts to order, and these things can feed 12. I got the peanut butter and jelly doughnut, filed with grape jelly, peanut butter icing, and pb chips.We came here after eating a huge BBQ lunch, so I was in the mood for something sweet, and boy was it sweet. Even though it was sweet, the doughnut pastry holds up to all the toppings and fillings, and I really have never had anything like it. Everything is truly bigger in TX!"

The Salty Donut

★★★★☆ 4.4 (444) • $$

"My friend and I had dinner nearby and decided to get our dessert from The Salty Donut afterwards--great idea! We arrived about 30 minutes before closing and was greeted right away. I was pleasantly surprised they still had a good selection of donuts.The Salty Donut offers a fun variety of donuts such as horchata, Texas chocolate sheet cake, gingerbread french toast, and more. They also have a coffee bar. I opted for a mix of donut holes as well as a churro dulce de leche donut. I highly recommend getting a mix of the donut holes to try a variety. The churro dulce de leche donut was also fantastic. It had a creamy filling inside that was not overly sweet.The space is warm and inviting. There's ample seating if you prefer to enjoy your donuts and/or coffee inside!"

Little Lucy's Mini Donuts

★★★★☆ 4.2 (494) • $

"My gosh these were SUCH a hit after a recent night out. Cinnamon sugar donuts with caramel AND chocolate dipping sauce was my choice, my friend got lemon-blueberry and we were both super happy to have a late night snack (plus leftovers for breakfast, a double win!)."

Bougie's Donuts & Coffee

★★★★☆ 4.2 (312) • $$

"You guys. The plain glazed are WILD, anything but plain- vanilla scented, risen to the gods, soft and cloud-like holy moly. The cake donut was yummy and not dry, the cinnamon roll was tasty too. Loved the sausage kolache in soft dough with a cheese sauce inside. The smell in the car as I was trying to get these home before tearing in was DIVINE. ALSO, and this is uncommon, this is a donut shop with delicious coffee! So many times it can be a trade off at other places, and I think they may roast the beans themselves. Huzzah team"

La Concha Feliz

★★★★★ 4.7 (18)

"So amazing, delicious, beautiful colors, so many different breads, donuts , drinks and coffee . It's pretty busy which is a good thing. Definitely recommend a really good price. I paid only $15 for everything."

Combo Donut

★★★★★ 4.7 (103) • $

"Some of the best donuts and kolaches I've had in Austin!!! So so so delicious!! Very nice customer service. Family owned. Go support!!!"

Donut Crown

★★★★☆ 4.4 (125) • $

"Small and perfect! You can get in and out of it quickly. They don't have so many that you feel overwhelmed, which is awesome. They also have kolaches and pig in a blankets. I also think I saw some sausage wraps, but I was so focused on the doughnuts, I really couldn't tell ya. They have all the basics and at a reasonable price. Service is great and quick. Stop in, you won't be disappointed. They open at 5 AM!!! So, they'll be open when you need a sweet breakfast!"

Jo's Hot Coffee Good Food

★★★★☆ 4.1 (960) • $

"Jo's Hot Coffee Good Food on South Congress is a fun spot to visit, especially for their famous "I love you so much" graffiti wall. You'll likely see people taking photos next to it, as it's right by where you place your order.I ordered the Iced Turbo, and it was super delicious. As someone who's Asian and generally cautious about overly sweet drinks, I didn't find it too sweet at all. They also offer a less sweet option called the Belgian, which I might try next time.I visited on a winter Thursday afternoon, and there was practically no wait. The weather was gorgeous, and I loved taking advantage of their shaded outdoor seating. It looks like they also offer some breakfast items that are sold until they run out, but I didn't try any on this visit.I'd definitely go back for their coffee again - it's a great spot to enjoy a drink and soak in the South Congress vibes!"

Gourdough’s

★★★★☆ 3.8 (12)

"We were at the brewery next door and didn't realize they didn't serve food until we got there. However, this food truck was open and we hadn't had lunch. It's a donut truck, but they also serve sandwiches on grilled donuts!!! We decided to split a club sandwich. I don't know if it was the donut that made it so delicious or the cheese or both - but it was one of the most delicious club sandwiches I've ever had. If it wasn't for the fact that it has to be SOOO unhealthy, I would have eaten the entire thing myself. What a genius idea! Definitely stop by and check it out!"

Donut Taco Palace II

★★★★☆ 3.6 (117) • $

"During our vacation to Austin, we came here in search of the famous "Hook 'em Horns" doughnut, but to no avail. Apparently, the donut shop stopped making them years ago, probably due to the lawsuit brought upon them by the University of Texas to cease using the longhorn image that they had trademarked.So what else does this small, modest donut shop have? Well, other donuts of course. When we arrived on a Monday morning at 11AM, there were still plenty of donuts left with most of the flavors still being produced. The donut shop was pretty quiet with just a few customers and a few tables for people to sit down at. We ended up ordering the maple bacon donut and a lavender donut along with some munchkins/donut holes. I know it's not really a great enough sample size to give my full opinion of the donut shop, but the donuts were solid. I can't say they were any more spectacular than my local donut shop though, but everything was good in an OK way."