Shame on this business for having one single person working the day of the coffee crawl. It's unfair to put all the pressure on one employee and to make people wait 30 minutes for a sample of coffee. This business is a prime example of greed in this country. I will no longer patronize this business for this reason and I urge you to do the same.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Bob Delaney
Maplewood Coffee Crawl
Elaine Wilkerson
I love this place but man, I walked in to get some donuts and there were a bunch of fruit flies all around the display of daily selection donuts so I passed. Perhaps just put up a digital image of what's available daily?
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 5
Chad Howland
This used to be awesome. The donuts were packed with crazy designs, inventive flavors and fresh. There was almost always a line out the door with a hip vibe that was reflecive of Maplewood. I really miss it. Something changed around the time they opened the 2nd location & each experience since has been.. bland at best.So, here's my review of today's experience & likely my last:We bought a dozen with a mix of Sparkle Pony, long John's, Chocolate Strawberry, KoolAid Jelly, Gooey Butter & Mocha Frappe Pie.Donuts are pretty, but taste stale & cold, like they were made the night before or somewhere else. The icings are all dry and crunchy. The Jelly filings had a nice pop that was redeemable.The vibe & personality is gone. No hip music or cool merch. The service hands you donuts without excitement.I'm super PRO Maplewood. It hurts to say, but unless something changes, I don't recommend Strange Donuts. I paid $35 & could've gotten 100% better, fresh donuts at Schnucks for $12.Next time, I'll see who else wants business. However, maybe things are fresh in the afternoon.Vegetarian options: They typically have 1 vegan donut which I feel meets the standard.Parking: There's a parking lot about 100'away. Otherwise, free street parking. Maplewood is pretty, so enjoy the walk.Kid-friendliness: This used to be cool for my kids, but although it's lost its vibe, the decore is the same & fun.Wheelchair accessibility: Not great for chair access, with a stiff door and small vestibule, but this is typical for old buildings. Just a heads up.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Doughnut, Gooey Butter Donut, One Dozen Mixed Donuts
Dave F.
We just ordered and received coffee. The lady was nice and I wish I got a "gooey butter cake" donut I saw in the small case they displayed. This is a small shop with a limited display.... However- when the craving hits... they may have the donut you desire.
Kati T.
When they actually have a strange donut, it seems to be pretty good, but the rest of their daily fair are pretty unappetizing.
Sadie K.
Great donuts. Raspberry Oreo might've been my favorite. All of them were very soft and fresh. They were out of the French apple so we could not try that one. But the cream cheese, blueberry, cinnamon roll doughnut was huge! And so so yummy. The maple bacon was great as well, the perfect balance of savory and sweet. The reason I give four stars instead of five is that the inside could use a little bit of work. Maybe add a table or two? It wasn't very inviting. This is more of a grab and go place. There is nowhere to sit and eat your donuts or hang out. However, they do serve coffee to go. I did not try it.
Ali L.
In my experience, I enjoy these donuts as dessert more than as breakfast! They can be quite sweet and heavy, so I would definitely enjoy alongside my breakfast and not on an empty stomach. Service is fast and efficient. The atmosphere is more of a grab and go spot.
Shana Garrett
The doughnuts were good. Especially the Christmas tree and eggnog ones! The dough was not too heavy and had a good texture. They were cute but kind of messy and irregular in presentation. The ones I received tasted fresh and the guy serving them was nice.
Staff could not have been nicer. My search for the perfect donut continues.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Maddie W.
There are few things I love more than donuts on a Saturday morning in Fall. So hallelujah for Strange Donuts! Today, I tried their Vanilla Steve--like a long john only shorter and wider--and the Rainbow Pony because I still love sprinkles on my breakfast. Both were great (moist & fresh) but Steve takes the blue ribbon for being so light and fluffy. This donut shop typically sells a variety of 8-12 different donuts. Most are unique flavors but they do always have a few standard flavors for those less likely to experiment. It's a small spot usually with only one friendly employee working behind the counter. It's quiet & easy to get in and out. Come by and try it out!
Amanda Werner
Strange donuts was amazing... Once upon a time. But these days it feels like a washed up rockstar not far from retirement. Everything from the flavors to the general quality of the donuts are nothing like they used to be. It feels like all the passion came from the original bakers/owners and once they opened additional locations, all of that was lost to the hustle of trying to run a business. I remember the first time I had Strange Donuts they were large, messy, and WEIRD. The most recent time I had Strange Donuts they were small, messy, and stale. Their monthly flavors have gone from being off-the-wall, strange concoctions filled with things you'd never imagine in a donut to... Well, here are some examples...Here are some flavors from 2016, pulled from their facebook:Rule the Shul (Donut with Lox), Cordial Cherry Chocattack (two donuts stacked with chocolate chip cookie dough, cherry icing, dark fudge, and cherries), Gioas Deli donut, Attack of the Christmas Cookie (their description: 'Brown butter vanilla Done sandwich, raw sugar cookie dough, sweet bean vanilla icing, maraschino cherry glaze with your grandma's soul and a ? on top').In 2023 we have apple cheddar fritters, blueberry cinnamon roll, a chocolate jelly donut with oreos on top, and pineapple mango tajin fritters (so a spicy pineapple mango donut?). The best flavor I think I saw scrolling through the year was a banana pudding donut. At least it was big. Creative? Eh.And if any of those sounded good to you, well... Don't be prepared to get anything particularly fresh or made with passion in store.It's truly just sad and feels like such a loss for the community.
Lauren Wenger
This quaint and vibrant bakery makes me smile. They have a vegan donut fyi! And I got a mix of 6 different ones - all delicious. Totally worth it! Friendly service too!
4_Ever _Gr8teful
Their donuts are pretty good. Exotic flavors. Expensive but good.
Not fresh. A fly and ants?
Shame on this business for having one single person working the day of the coffee crawl. It's unfair to put all the pressure on one employee and to make people wait 30 minutes for a sample of coffee. This business is a prime example of greed in this country. I will no longer patronize this business for this reason and I urge you to do the same.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Maplewood Coffee Crawl
I love this place but man, I walked in to get some donuts and there were a bunch of fruit flies all around the display of daily selection donuts so I passed. Perhaps just put up a digital image of what's available daily?
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 5
This used to be awesome. The donuts were packed with crazy designs, inventive flavors and fresh. There was almost always a line out the door with a hip vibe that was reflecive of Maplewood. I really miss it. Something changed around the time they opened the 2nd location & each experience since has been.. bland at best.So, here's my review of today's experience & likely my last:We bought a dozen with a mix of Sparkle Pony, long John's, Chocolate Strawberry, KoolAid Jelly, Gooey Butter & Mocha Frappe Pie.Donuts are pretty, but taste stale & cold, like they were made the night before or somewhere else. The icings are all dry and crunchy. The Jelly filings had a nice pop that was redeemable.The vibe & personality is gone. No hip music or cool merch. The service hands you donuts without excitement.I'm super PRO Maplewood. It hurts to say, but unless something changes, I don't recommend Strange Donuts. I paid $35 & could've gotten 100% better, fresh donuts at Schnucks for $12.Next time, I'll see who else wants business. However, maybe things are fresh in the afternoon.Vegetarian options: They typically have 1 vegan donut which I feel meets the standard.Parking: There's a parking lot about 100'away. Otherwise, free street parking. Maplewood is pretty, so enjoy the walk.Kid-friendliness: This used to be cool for my kids, but although it's lost its vibe, the decore is the same & fun.Wheelchair accessibility: Not great for chair access, with a stiff door and small vestibule, but this is typical for old buildings. Just a heads up.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Doughnut, Gooey Butter Donut, One Dozen Mixed Donuts
We just ordered and received coffee. The lady was nice and I wish I got a "gooey butter cake" donut I saw in the small case they displayed. This is a small shop with a limited display.... However- when the craving hits... they may have the donut you desire.
When they actually have a strange donut, it seems to be pretty good, but the rest of their daily fair are pretty unappetizing.
Great donuts. Raspberry Oreo might've been my favorite. All of them were very soft and fresh. They were out of the French apple so we could not try that one. But the cream cheese, blueberry, cinnamon roll doughnut was huge! And so so yummy. The maple bacon was great as well, the perfect balance of savory and sweet. The reason I give four stars instead of five is that the inside could use a little bit of work. Maybe add a table or two? It wasn't very inviting. This is more of a grab and go place. There is nowhere to sit and eat your donuts or hang out. However, they do serve coffee to go. I did not try it.
In my experience, I enjoy these donuts as dessert more than as breakfast! They can be quite sweet and heavy, so I would definitely enjoy alongside my breakfast and not on an empty stomach. Service is fast and efficient. The atmosphere is more of a grab and go spot.
The doughnuts were good. Especially the Christmas tree and eggnog ones! The dough was not too heavy and had a good texture. They were cute but kind of messy and irregular in presentation. The ones I received tasted fresh and the guy serving them was nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Staff could not have been nicer. My search for the perfect donut continues.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
There are few things I love more than donuts on a Saturday morning in Fall. So hallelujah for Strange Donuts! Today, I tried their Vanilla Steve--like a long john only shorter and wider--and the Rainbow Pony because I still love sprinkles on my breakfast. Both were great (moist & fresh) but Steve takes the blue ribbon for being so light and fluffy. This donut shop typically sells a variety of 8-12 different donuts. Most are unique flavors but they do always have a few standard flavors for those less likely to experiment. It's a small spot usually with only one friendly employee working behind the counter. It's quiet & easy to get in and out. Come by and try it out!
Strange donuts was amazing... Once upon a time. But these days it feels like a washed up rockstar not far from retirement. Everything from the flavors to the general quality of the donuts are nothing like they used to be. It feels like all the passion came from the original bakers/owners and once they opened additional locations, all of that was lost to the hustle of trying to run a business. I remember the first time I had Strange Donuts they were large, messy, and WEIRD. The most recent time I had Strange Donuts they were small, messy, and stale. Their monthly flavors have gone from being off-the-wall, strange concoctions filled with things you'd never imagine in a donut to... Well, here are some examples...Here are some flavors from 2016, pulled from their facebook:Rule the Shul (Donut with Lox), Cordial Cherry Chocattack (two donuts stacked with chocolate chip cookie dough, cherry icing, dark fudge, and cherries), Gioas Deli donut, Attack of the Christmas Cookie (their description: 'Brown butter vanilla Done sandwich, raw sugar cookie dough, sweet bean vanilla icing, maraschino cherry glaze with your grandma's soul and a ? on top').In 2023 we have apple cheddar fritters, blueberry cinnamon roll, a chocolate jelly donut with oreos on top, and pineapple mango tajin fritters (so a spicy pineapple mango donut?). The best flavor I think I saw scrolling through the year was a banana pudding donut. At least it was big. Creative? Eh.And if any of those sounded good to you, well... Don't be prepared to get anything particularly fresh or made with passion in store.It's truly just sad and feels like such a loss for the community.
This quaint and vibrant bakery makes me smile. They have a vegan donut fyi! And I got a mix of 6 different ones - all delicious. Totally worth it! Friendly service too!
Their donuts are pretty good. Exotic flavors. Expensive but good.