24 Best Donuts in Charlotte

“This was a first experience for me with The Salty Donut. My office does a monthly birthday celebration for everyone who has a birthday that month, so we decided to do a breakfast celebration. I plugged in donut places near our office in ChatGPT, and The Salty Donut was one of them. I took a look at their website and what they have to offer and was very impressed. I loved their variety, so we decided to go with them. We had them delivered, and the driver was right on time. She was very friendly & professional. Everyone in the office LOVED them. I had people tell me that they were the BEST donuts they had ever had!
To wrap it up in two words: RIDICULOUSLY GOOD!
We'll be ordering from them again for sure.“

“Ayo, I’m a harsh critique when it comes to donuts. At 32 years old, I can only vouch unconditionally for two donut shops in the USA, both located in michigan. But this spot right here? Add it to the short list. Donuts soft as butter, taste on point and they are huge! I can only share a pic of one cuz I already ate the other two!“

“Amazing donuts amazing service! It took me a while to try them, but after hearing so many folks rave about how special they are, I had to give them a try. I got the raspberry sprinkle, brown butter with sorghum caramel, the ginger peach old fashioned, and the specialty lemon blueberry cinnamon roll. They were all to die for!!! 10/10 would get again“

“I’ve been searching for gluten free donuts that are handmade for YEARS & stumbled upon this shop - SO GOOD!!!!“

“Delicious! Well worth the drive from uptown while visiting for work. Loved it!“

“my new favorite boba place!! i came here for the first time for the BTS festa event and was impressed by how clean the place was, and everyone was really nice, and the boba was super tasty 🤤🤤 pearls were the perfect texture and nice and warm, 10/10“

“finally got to try it after 3 yrs.. come from Ohio... GAS 500 BUCKS HOTEL 800 BUCKS OMG DONUTS... PRICELESS“

“My first time at the bakery itself, I usually grab weird at Optimus food haul.
My favorites are the cakes and the cookies but every time I go I try one new to me thing.

You can tell it's a local favorite as there's ALWAYS a line and it smells delicious when you enter the building“

“If you haven’t been to this tucked away gem, you are missing out! My Garlic Bulgogi Bánh Mi and Passionfruit Pleasure drink were the best I’ve had and I’m picky when it comes to my food. I’m so glad I found this family owned restaurant to try today while I was out and about. 1368 Sweet Corner Cafe is a must try, the variety of food choices is unmatched compared to other similar restaurants in Charlotte so put this one on the list as a must try, especially if you are a Bánh Mi fan like I am!“

“This was a really cute place with tons of donuts and great coffee. The donuts were really good, the only reason for the 4 star rating was because we bought the donuts later in the afternoon and they were not fresh. Looking forward to trying them earlier in the day next time.“

“I’ve been coming to this Dunkin’/Baskin location for a while now, and it’s consistently a great experience. Whether I’m stopping by in the morning for a quick coffee or treating myself to some ice cream in the evening, the staff is always friendly, efficient, and welcoming. The coffee is always fresh, and the drinks are made just the way I like them. I also appreciate how clean the store is, even during busy hours. The Baskin side is a fun bonus — there’s a great variety of flavors, and everything tastes super fresh. It’s the perfect stop for a sweet treat or a pick-me-up during a long day. Shoutout to the crew for always being on point and creating a positive vibe. Highly recommend this spot!“

“I’ve come to this location for years, and I drove over this morning excited to get a lemon-filled after the limited time return announcement. Unfortunately, they didn’t have them in yet, and they were out of my second choice too. The employee was so apologetic and kind (about something that was absolutely not his fault in any way)!! I ordered a different donut, and when I pulled around he told me it was on the house because they didn’t have the ones I initially wanted. He completely made my day, and he deserves a shout out!“

“never had anyone be so nice“

“Hello,
I was offered a fried cauliflower to taste hmm that’s DELICIOUS. I took another and another.
The breading seasoning taste were simply marvelous.
I let her know if you’re ever in that area again please remember me.
That was two weeks ago.
I couldn’t wait so I ordered a double order of fried cauliflower and citrus slaw.
I pinched off it all two days.
IT WAS MM GOOD.
The slaw has a great flavor and was not mayonnaise based or vinegar based, the slaw was just perfect.
I am a new customer and can’t wait to visit in person to dine in.

Thank you.“

“Ah! I came here in hopes of finding some funky cups that were being resold at ridiculous value online. I really wanted the pink ones. This was the only dunkin that had them! I’m so happy!!

Ka’Ron (spelling) was so awesome and helpful during my search. He is truly a star player! I appreciate his help and customer service! He is the best!!“

“There’s a certain kind of American optimism wrapped in neon and sugar — the belief that no matter how complicated life gets, there will always be a place where warm dough, fluorescent lighting, and industrial nostalgia can temporarily convince you everything’s fine. Maybe even beautiful.

That place today was a Krispy Kreme.

Outside, the building sits gleaming in a too-clean, too-happy white and green — the kind of color palette selected by a marketing department convinced childhood joy can be Pantone-matched. The sun hangs low in the sky behind it, soft and cinematic, like the universe is trying — just this once — to make a chain doughnut shop look poetic. And damn it, it works. You stand there, phone in hand, knowing full well that you’re about to trade dignity for hot glaze and thinking: Yeah. Worth it.

Inside, the display case tells the real story. A chaotic seasonal fever dream of design choices that range from charming to mildly disturbing. Snoopy-shaped doughnuts — their expressionless fondant eyes staring into the void — sit beside Santa-belly pastries with icing belts stretched across their midsections like they’ve been stress eating since Halloween. Charlie Brown’s round yellow face, forever trapped in a frosting-based existential crisis, waits to be devoured. A wreath made of frosting, sprinkles, and questionable life choices rounds out the festive lineup.

You don’t pick one. You pick too many. Because you didn’t come here for moderation. You came for the moment the warm original glazed disintegrates on your tongue like it’s trying to escape before you swallow, leaving behind a whisper of sugar, butterfat, and childhood memory. There’s a reason people still line up for these. It’s engineered nostalgia — edible time travel.

The seating area looks like it was designed for an elementary school talent show — bright yellow stools and wooden steps arranged in a way that suggests someone, somewhere, expects doughnuts to be enjoyed as a community performance. Maybe that’s the point. Maybe in a world full of late-stage capitalism and constant existential dread, there is something meaningful about sitting on an awkward yellow square and stuffing your face with a seasonal pastry that looks like a cartoon dog.

This Krispy Kreme isn’t pretending to be artisanal or edgy or refined. It isn’t chasing trends or seeking Michelin stars. It is, unapologetically, itself: a shrine to processed joy — sticky, goofy, imperfect, and honest.

And sometimes — maybe more often than we’re willing to admit — that’s exactly what we need.

You leave with icing on your fingers and zero regrets.

Just how it should be.“

“This location is very good. Friendly service and they're pretty quick. I typically order On The Go on their app and my drink is always there when I arrive. It's walk-in only, but there's plenty of parking since it's in a plaza, yet away from the Harris Teeter.“

“Great Staff, good service and good coffee!“

“Always the best cup of coffee. Friendly staff. Clean. Fast service.“

“I had an amazing and professional experience at this Dunkin’ location! I came around 9:50 AM for a mobile order, and everything was ready, smooth, and handled with care. This location has truly done a complete 360—the improvement is clear! I especially want to shout out the morning shift team—they are so kind, fast, and professional. Thank you for starting my day off right!“

“Indecisive didn’t know what I wanted to order. Asked if they had banana they did. And yeah that’s pretty much it loved my drink. It was so good. And the Lady, checking me out was patient with me. This Was my order. I recommend if you like banana.“

“Fast and friendly every morning“

“WENT THIS MORNING BEST DRIVE THRU PERSON SHE WAS SO SWEET SAT. OCTOBER 25,2025 @ 7:15AM!! GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE FRESH 🍩's 🍩 🍩 🍩 THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR MAKING MY MORNING JUST A LITTLE BETTER!!🍩 🍩BLESSINGS TO YOU ALL THANK YOU!!🍩 🍩MY MOM IS IN THE HOSPITAL & WAS JUST TRYING TO MAKE HER MORNING A LITTLE BRIGHTER WITH DUNKIN DONUTS!!🍩 🍩PLEASE LADYS KNOW HOW MANY LIVES YOU TOUCH EACH MORNING & THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR HARD WK!!🍩 🍩 🍩 🍩 🍩 🍩 🍩 🍩 🍩 🍩 🍩 🍩 🍩 🍩 🍩 🍩 🍩“