Gibson's Donuts

Just stopped in for the first time.A very nice, cute young lady asked what I was thinking.When I told her I didn't know, that it was my first time here she said "Hang on, I've got something for you" and disappeared into the back. I figured it was for a sample bite on a toothpick but when she came out of the back she literally TOSSED a whole, soft glazed donut through the air toward me!!I caught it and she said "first one's free if you catch it"!... gotta tell you, this donut was SO soft!!!! It was delicious. The glaze wasn't sickeningly sweet but had a somewhat milky, creamy taste.I picked out a couple (... she just gave me a free one it would have been impolite to just get one...... lol) and a drink and thanked her.But before I turned to leave o said "hey.... What would you have done if I didn't catch that donut"?She smiled and said "I would have just thrown you another".BTW the other two I got were (abandoning my usual white cream filled) a strawberry filled (which wasn't just jelly but what seemed like preserves with bits of strawberry and seeds) and an INCREDIBLE looking cruller!!Anyway, if you're on East Memphis (I think that's where it is) stop by and at LEAST get some glazed!!I'm already bummed I didn't get more glazed...

Service is great but I am a glazed doughnut guy and it's so hit or miss with the glaze in particular. 1, they will likely be out of you come last 2 pm.2. They are not fully cooked half the time. Bought 3 yesterday and all 3 were CHEWY. Just like the last 2 visits..... All others are great but the classic glaze needs consistency.

I am so glad I visited this place during my short trip to Memphis - the donuts are adventurous and taste excellent. Make sure to tell the staff if it is your first time visiting, as they will make your experience just that bit more fun. I loved the red velvet donut especially, but the other donuts were some of the better donuts I have had in my life. Although, beware the queue might be long when you visit. One thing I would say is, I first tried to go late at night when they were supposed to be open, but the shop was shut. So perhaps consider changing your opening hours.

Great high quality gourmet donuts at reasonable prices and great service. If I lived nearby I would be going by on the regular. Wish the world had more places like this.

This place does donuts great - and it appears everyone knows it - the place is so busy! But they take care of folks quick and it all moves fast! The glazed donut - The apple fritter - all great and well executed donuts! And kudos to this place, for keeping up the big retro neon signage. Looks killer at night!

Gibson's Donuts is an iconic Memphis staple it was established in 1967 and has been going strong ever since.I like to come very early on the weekends to get my fix because the line is sometimes out of the door. The current business hours are 5 am- Midnight. They used to stay open 24/7 and was a good place to get a donut after clubbing all night. The donuts are delicious and fresh there's a great variety of flavors to choose from as well as coffee and other beverages to dunk. The employees are excellent at expediting the orders to move the line along swiftly. You can tell that there's a lot of Memphis Pride throughout the shop and it has that cozy feeling almost as if you are all neighbors or went to school together. I would certainly recommend this place if you've never experienced it. Get up early once they sell out that's it.

Gipson Doughnuts is a fantastic spot for anyone with a sweet tooth. Their doughnuts are always fresh, fluffy, and bursting with flavor. The variety they offer is impressive, from classic glazed to unique seasonal specials. The staff is friendly and provides excellent service, making each visit enjoyable. The shop itself is cozy and inviting, perfect for a quick treat or a leisurely morning coffee. Overall, Gipson Doughnuts is a must-visit for doughnut lovers!

There aren't many things in Memphis better than a Gibson's donut. I don't care what flavor you get, it's going to be good. I'm a sucker for the plain old glazed version. Glazed chocolate is pretty fire too. Blueberry Cake is also in the run of the best thing to hit my tongue. Maple Bacon has to be on the list, for sure, but only one every 90 days for me. It's almost too much! Screw the sprinkles though, not my jam, others like them so I buy them. The people are always great. It's always a chill vibe. It's not ever stuffy or rude, but they do have fun so don't be surprised if they are laughing and playing with each other while you are getting your fix. They still use the really old donut cooking equipment from like 99 years ago when they first started here in Memphis. Did you know they were the official donut purveyor on the Santa Maria back in the day. The Spanish knew they would need some high quality sweets on the voyage to try and foster happiness and camaraderie. What better than Gibson's to provide that need! So basically, if it wasn't for Gibson's, there would be no America! Not sure how I missed reviewing Gibson's. What a giant oversight. Sometimes places have so many positive reviews, it just seems silly to write another one. I feel like this is long overdue, I hope you enjoyed some Gibson's history!!'24 - 7/100

My spouse went back to buy their donuts. I told her not to go back to a place that cut corners on portion. There donuts are really small compared to what they had back in the day. They are cheating the customers. The donuts are about half the size what they use to be. What a joke! The owner should be ashamed of yourself for letting customers come in buying a kid size donuts.

Lifetime fan !! I love to get the ones right off thepan. Family owned and a great local favorite !!