If you grew up in Texas, chances are you have been to Shipleys a whole lot in your lifetime. This is the first Shipleys I’ve gone to since I moved to the area, that was disappointing over and over and over again. I’ve come here for their kolaches before work in the morning, and every single time they have tasted off or overcooked/dry.
The first few times I went, there was a weird taste to the food that I had to throw it away for safety concerns. Either the cheese, or the sausage had a rancid spoiled taste to it. Could have been the dough, not too sure. I just know it was not good or safe.
I gave it a shot, a couple of weeks late, and sure enough again, the same thing.
In addition to that, they are always really overcooked, kolaches. Or are they probably have been reheated multiple times and are just dried out. The inside is just hollow with the cheese dried up. They’re also pretty small in comparison to what I’m used to. It’s not the gooey fresh delicious kolaches. I’m used to from Shipleys.
The glaze donuts had a raw taste to them the first two times as if the dough was undercooked,, but the other day they brought them into work, and they were pretty good. I mean, it’s pretty hard to mess up donuts. In my opinion.
This location is super underwhelming, and it makes me sad because I love Shipleys kolache’s - But it’s no longer an option for me here.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 5
KI KE RAN KE PRIDE
Look nasty and was out of donuts, 10 AM in the morning and was not gonna make any more glazed donuts nor hose and flies with flying around over the donuts not a good look thank God I didn’t buy anything
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Iceey
I grew up eating donuts from this Shipley’s location & when the original owners/workers were there everything was smooth & they valued their customers. Today was the first time in a while that I was able to get up to try to get donuts and normally if you request freshly made glazed , they would make you for you, This morning I drove 30 minutes to come to this location. They were not busy and I requested fresh donuts that I was willing to wait for not for donuts that have been sitting out & I was told that they were not going to do anymore until they sold the ones that I’ve just been sitting there, While I understand that to a certain extent, I feel like when you have a customer that’s willing to wait and you’re not busy you could’ve tried to accommodate but This is the exact reason that my family and I do not go out of our way to come to this location anymore because they do not value their customers like the old owners.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Carlos Salinas
Very convenient to have drive thru. Donuts were good and customer service was good as well. Not to over priced either
tljea jenneng
This review is for the Shipleys at 501 E. Abrams st. What used to be the best donuts in town has gone down hill. I went and purchased a dozen on Father's day and they tasted like they were made last week. Find another shop if you want fresh donuts because these are the pits
Jennifer Brown
I have been getting Shipley’s since I was a little girl. Their motto, “When they bite into that hot do-nut, it will bring them back every time.” Sadly, this is far from the case. The donuts were dry & cold. When I called to speak with a manager, I was told the manager wasn’t there. I asked the girl what could be done. She stated, “She’s not sure because all the donuts are made at the same time.” I told her I wouldn’t be coming back & she said, “No worries!”
Winning Duck
Nice small local Shipley
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Robert Herrman.
Enjoyed a great snack
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Greg Crouch
It's a Shipley's! We don't have any locally but my trip to Arlington afforded the opportunity to have my favorite donuts! I was there at 430 as they opened. They are just as good now as they were 6 decades ago! Hey, the store is clean and the staff friendly also. Chocolate filled...yum!
Max Cedeno
Tasty fritter. A bit "dirty." Coffee sits in a glass pot on a burner.
We got to Shipley Donuts around 12:50pm on 12/27/24 and they didn't have any coffee. The guy acted if he could care less. We got some donuts without coffee. They also don't provide restrooms to their own customers.
tina carmack
Friendly service and hot donuts. I did observe a worker eating at the front counter, but the gentleman that assisted me was great
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kip Kelley
Donuts were very good. Building didn't look like it would be a good place to get something to eat. I also had the breakfast sandwich and it was fresh and good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bee Chris
Decided to come to this location after not visiting for years and not only was I not greeted when I walked in but there are dead mosquitoes in the display area. ????
If you grew up in Texas, chances are you have been to Shipleys a whole lot in your lifetime. This is the first Shipleys I’ve gone to since I moved to the area, that was disappointing over and over and over again. I’ve come here for their kolaches before work in the morning, and every single time they have tasted off or overcooked/dry.
The first few times I went, there was a weird taste to the food that I had to throw it away for safety concerns. Either the cheese, or the sausage had a rancid spoiled taste to it. Could have been the dough, not too sure. I just know it was not good or safe.
I gave it a shot, a couple of weeks late, and sure enough again, the same thing.
In addition to that, they are always really overcooked, kolaches. Or are they probably have been reheated multiple times and are just dried out. The inside is just hollow with the cheese dried up. They’re also pretty small in comparison to what I’m used to. It’s not the gooey fresh delicious kolaches. I’m used to from Shipleys.
The glaze donuts had a raw taste to them the first two times as if the dough was undercooked,, but the other day they brought them into work, and they were pretty good. I mean, it’s pretty hard to mess up donuts. In my opinion.
This location is super underwhelming, and it makes me sad because I love Shipleys kolache’s - But it’s no longer an option for me here.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 5
Look nasty and was out of donuts, 10 AM in the morning and was not gonna make any more glazed donuts nor hose and flies with flying around over the donuts not a good look thank God I didn’t buy anything
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I grew up eating donuts from this Shipley’s location & when the original owners/workers were there everything was smooth & they valued their customers.
Today was the first time in a while that I was able to get up to try to get donuts and normally if you request freshly made glazed , they would make you for you, This morning I drove 30 minutes to come to this location. They were not busy and I requested fresh donuts that I was willing to wait for not for donuts that have been sitting out & I was told that they were not going to do anymore until they sold the ones that I’ve just been sitting there, While I understand that to a certain extent, I feel like when you have a customer that’s willing to wait and you’re not busy you could’ve tried to accommodate but This is the exact reason that my family and I do not go out of our way to come to this location anymore because they do not value their customers like the old owners.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Very convenient to have drive thru. Donuts were good and customer service was good as well. Not to over priced either
This review is for the Shipleys at 501 E. Abrams st. What used to be the best donuts in town has gone down hill. I went and purchased a dozen on Father's day and they tasted like they were made last week. Find another shop if you want fresh donuts because these are the pits
I have been getting Shipley’s since I was a little girl. Their motto, “When they bite into that hot do-nut, it will bring them back every time.” Sadly, this is far from the case. The donuts were dry & cold. When I called to speak with a manager, I was told the manager wasn’t there. I asked the girl what could be done. She stated, “She’s not sure because all the donuts are made at the same time.” I told her I wouldn’t be coming back & she said, “No worries!”
Nice small local Shipley
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Enjoyed a great snack
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It's a Shipley's! We don't have any locally but my trip to Arlington afforded the opportunity to have my favorite donuts! I was there at 430 as they opened. They are just as good now as they were 6 decades ago! Hey, the store is clean and the staff friendly also. Chocolate filled...yum!
Tasty fritter. A bit "dirty." Coffee sits in a glass pot on a burner.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
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The BEST cinnamon roll ever!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cinnamon Twist
We got to Shipley Donuts around 12:50pm on 12/27/24 and they didn't have any coffee. The guy acted if he could care less. We got some donuts without coffee. They also don't provide restrooms to their own customers.
Friendly service and hot donuts. I did observe a worker eating at the front counter, but the gentleman that assisted me was great
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 5
Donuts were very good. Building didn't look like it would be a good place to get something to eat. I also had the breakfast sandwich and it was fresh and good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Decided to come to this location after not visiting for years and not only was I not greeted when I walked in but there are dead mosquitoes in the display area. ????
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
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