44 Best Donuts in Austin

“Love love love this place! They have the best employees who actually care about the people they are interacting with! And huge bonus that the donuts are delish! Will be a forever customer!“

“Gourdoughs is not only a MUST VISIT for out of towners, but totally can be a weekly regular spot, because of not only how delicious they are, but the vast varieties they have to cure that savory, sweet or "coffee" tooth! They seriously have some of the most decadent delicious treats out there!! I know for some of you indulging in donuts like this isn't always a regular thing, but they now offer MINI versions of the massive donuts you're already a fan of, which allows you to feel more "responsible" eating them AND allows you to try all the different varieties they have and of course justifies more regular visits hehe! PLUS they offer coffee and a couple savory items like their breakfast sandwich and Ron burgundy burger (super juicy, delicious with a quality angus patty), along with their mother clucker (fried chicken and donut) which is some of the BEST fried chicken out there!! The have conditioned their food truck spot to be super inviting with tables, umbrellas and "instaworthy" signage! It had been YEARS since we visited Gourdough's and are kicking ourselves in the butt that it had been so long! Don't let that be you! If you have never been or its been a minute, we HIGHLY encourage you to check them out again and try some of their new offerings or enjoy something you haven't had in a minute! Gourdoughs you rock and can't thank you enough sharing your calorie worthy donuts with Austin!“

“I think this is my new favorite donut shop ✨ We went around 11:30am on a Saturday, and luckily there were still plenty of kolaches and donut options available. Here’s what we got...

We ordered a small sausage and cheese kolache and a large sausage and jalapeño kolache, heated up, and they were perfect. They also have croissant kolaches which I’m very interested in trying in the future.

I wanted to try the glazed donuts as a baseline… and it was incredible. Pillowy soft and delicious. One of the best glazed donuts I’ve ever had. I’m sure the donut holes are incredible.

I always have to get a sprinkle donut, so we got a chocolate with sprinkles and a white with sprinkles. They were both great, but I would definitely get the white sprinkle donut next time.

Lastly my partner ordered a lemon filled donut, and he loved it.“

“Gourdoughs is not only a MUST VISIT for out of towners, but totally can be a weekly regular spot, because of not only how delicious they are, but the vast varieties they have to cure that savory, sweet or "coffee" tooth! They seriously have some of the most decadent delicious treats out there!! I know for some of you indulging in donuts like this isn't always a regular thing, but they now offer MINI versions of the massive donuts you're already a fan of, which allows you to feel more "responsible" eating them AND allows you to try all the different varieties they have and of course justifies more regular visits hehe! PLUS they offer coffee and a couple savory items like their breakfast sandwich and Ron burgundy burger (super juicy, delicious with a quality angus patty), along with their mother clucker (fried chicken and donut) which is some of the BEST fried chicken out there!! The have conditioned their food truck spot to be super inviting with tables, umbrellas and "instaworthy" signage! It had been YEARS since we visited Gourdough's and are kicking ourselves in the butt that it had been so long! Don't let that be you! If you have never been or its been a minute, we HIGHLY encourage you to check them out again and try some of their new offerings or enjoy something you haven't had in a minute! Gourdoughs you rock and can't thank you enough sharing your calorie worthy donuts with Austin!“

“I experienced their donuts at a Lunar New Year event at Flow Yoga. I’m not usually a donut fan, but gave these a try. They are denser than typical, much closer to the ones my mom used to make. The flavors were so good! I got the tea infused one, the black sesame seed one, the yuzu and the mandarin. They were all delicious! If you need a new donut assortment for your next gathering, get these. Everyone will find something to please them, you’ll support a small business, and you’ll get major brownie points for creativity! Photo is post sampling 🤭“

“I like their donuts! The dozen donuts was very affordable ($10) comparing to other places. The cons were: the options were limited and no free donut holes for buying a dozen donuts. But, I’m cool with it.

Overall, I’ll be happy to stop by and get another one again. Appreciate the lady on the front.“

“Doughnuts? ✅ Emoboy employee? ✅ There's really not much to complain about when you come for these glazed or artisanal doughnuts.
However, please watch out for the leftmost stall in the toilets. Someone forgot to put down the seat before me, so imagine my surprise when I sat down and dipped my rear end into the coffee-like toilet water much like a cops doughnut.
Overall the most authentic doughnut experience I've had: 5 stars. ⭐ ✨“

“Absolutely fantastic experience at this donut shop! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with the delightful aroma of freshly baked donuts. The variety of flavors blew my mind – from classic glazed to unique gourmet options, they had it all. Each donut was a masterpiece, boasting a perfect balance of flavors and a satisfying texture. The staff was friendly and attentive, making sure my visit was enjoyable. The cozy atmosphere and charming decor added to the overall experience. I can't wait to return and indulge in more of these heavenly treats!“

“This is a hole in the wall mastery kitchen. They have some of the best in town, I actually like them more than Krispy Kreme.The coffee and tea's are excellent! Sometimes I go back for just a coffee on the run and end up leaving with a box of fresh donuts. Heated if you like. And custom decorated for party's. It's clean and organized, and the owners are kind and honest people. Bless them up good yall. They deserve it.“

“el personal es muy amable y delicioso loqe se ase ..“

“Tried them for the first time at the domain location.... Cedric was so nice and friendly! I will definitely recommend and visit again. Great sweet treat! 🙂❤️“

“Outstanding service!! Greeted like an old friend every time I come in. Never disappointed in whatever I get. So tasty!! Worth going out of your way to visit.“

“Amazing, consistent quality. Fast and friendly service. I love the boudin kolaches the most, but I've never been disappointed with any of the items.

The kolaches strike the perfect balance between light and filling. They are a good handful size, but the bread is soft and fluffy. The spiral style wrapping on the boudin kolache reminds me of the way I used to peel apart those Pillsbury biscuits at Thanksgiving as a kid.

The donuts are dangerously good. It's hard to resist getting one of each because they just melt in your mouth. Even later in the morning, they manage to keep a good variety stocked. I'm not personally a fan of the cake donuts, but if I'm going to eat them, I'll get them here. The eclairs are custard filled. They manage to be generous on the filling without it being too much.

As of writing this review, they are currently closed for vacation, but after being to other disappointing shops in the area, I eagerly await their reopening on July 9th. Don't sleep on this shop!“

“Nice little donut shop, the employees, im assuming owners, were very friendly and helpful. They were out of the kolache my wife wanted, but had plenty of her second choice, and they even threw in a honey roll because they don't make the cake donut holes I was looking for except on Sat/Sun. Which was very sweet of them and I greatly appreciate.“

“I'm not embarrassed to say that the baristas came to know my order and name over the course of my four years in Austin. The baristas are super cool and friendly, and it feels like a family. The setting and location are perfect, and of course there's no other drink like the Iced Turbo. I have often returned to Texas and made sure to stay at the Hotel San Jose so that I can be steps away from my favorite coffee spot. If you love coffee don't leave town without going to one of the Jo's locations in Austin, TX.“

“We ordered our wedding cake from Donut Empire. we always wanted a donut cake and never thought it possible but thanks to Donna and Cheryanne they immediately were so helpful and patient and executed the donut cake/donut tower to the T!!! it was exactly as we imagined it and even better!! it was a super hit with all our guests! Would definitely do it again!! thank you!! apart from appearance the taste was Amazing!!!! thank you!!“

“I will straight up drive out of my way to get some of these absolutely superior potato egg and cheese breakfast tacos with the salsa verde, and the bean potato and cheese ones too. Perfectly spicy and flavorful green salsa pulls it all together. Great donuts too, I love a classic glazed or chocolate.

Vegetarian options: Potato egg and cheese breakfast tacos“

“The best donuts I've tasted. Excellent service ��������������“

“The donuts are amazing & staff is super friendly.“

“ATX is the best donut place we’ve visited in a while! None of the big donut chains compare! All donuts are fresh and delicious and the kolaches are AMAZING too! The staff is always friendly and welcoming and they always go above and beyond whatever the occasion may be!!!!“

“I love this donut place. The owners are SO nice, and always ask how I am doing/plans for the day. The price is so crazy reasonable. Like 3 donuts for like $4, and they taste very good. This is one of my favorite stops in the morning. I would recommend stopping by if you are in the area“

“Family friendly environment with tasty donuts and kolaches 😋“

“Love this place... My grandson always wants to go here!!! We go almost every weekend... Love their breakfast tacos and croissant breakfast sandwich, and of course their donuts. The owners and staff are awesomely friendly.“

“The best donuts in Austin Texas.“

“I found this place a few months ago after dropping my truck off for new tires across the parking lot. Just stopped in to kill some time and grab a bite to eat. Left realizing I'd found a hidden gem. Croissant sandwich is the best around and it's not even close.“

“Just picked up breakfast for the first time at Angel Donuts and Treats. I don’t think I’ll be going anywhere else for our weekly donut outing. The donuts are stellar, the cake balls are flavourful, and the macarons are perfect in both texture and taste. Staff was simultaneously helpful and laid back. Very low pressure atmosphere. The only possible downside to this place is that everyone else knows about it and a bunch of the flavours were gone within 4 hours of them opening. Go early, get the good stuff!“

“Good breakfast items and great crew love this place“

“The donuts are amazing & staff is super friendly.“

“Oh my gosh. Truly the best donuts I’ve ever had. They are so damn good. Think of the most classic glazed donut you grew up with and this is it. No fluff. They are affordable and amazing. Looks a little sketchy on the outside but Pia is the best ever!“

“Clean and friendly coffee shop. The owner was sweet and nice.

But the pink and purple donuts were blend and mushy. The glaze donut was fine though.

Quick note: The donut with marshmallows is extra. There was a language barrier that confused me, but she gave me a refund right away.“

“Overall I've never been a donut person myself over the last decade or so and not even a fan of Shipley's in particular, but I will admit I enjoy cake Donuts a lot more than I used to considering I try to watch my sugar intake. With their plain cake donut, their buttermilk cake donut and their blueberry cake donut, none of them iced that is, being around a little over a hundred calories per donut and 7 g of sugar is quite fantastic“

“Obsessed with these little guys. A sweet treat that’s not terrible for you. In fact, I feel good eating them because of the clean ingredients and protein. I’m always short on protein, so having it in a muffin I love is a major win. Side note: it’s impossible to have just one.“

“Thank you, Donut Hub, for the perfect donuts for our event! They looked amazing and were delicious!“

“Absolutely fantastic experience at this donut shop! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with the delightful aroma of freshly baked donuts. The variety of flavors blew my mind – from classic glazed to unique gourmet options, they had it all. Each donut was a masterpiece, boasting a perfect balance of flavors and a satisfying texture. The staff was friendly and attentive, making sure my visit was enjoyable. The cozy atmosphere and charming decor added to the overall experience. I can't wait to return and indulge in more of these heavenly treats!“

“Great customer service and delicious donuts!!!“

“Clean and Courteous!! Food was delicious and the staff was friendly and helpful. Honorable mention goes to James!! You rock man!!“

“This particular SHIPLEYS goes above and beyond from helping the less fortunate in the community to the love and dedication for there craft. Dalia Lopez is a very passionate owner that’s from open to close“

“Wow is correct! Really great service and delightful folks (family owned) who makes delicious ? doughnuts ? ? yummy

Parking: Near a gas station.

Kid-friendliness: Sure seems like it?

Wheelchair accessibility: It appears that a wheelchick and easily access the doorway providing. You're able to get up on to the sidewalk from a disabled parking space ... I think it's possible“

“Great place to sit, relax and enjoy freshly baked kolaches.“

“Helped provide breakfast for hard working front line Covid nurses! Always good donuts and service. Now we know they have a good heart too!“

“What a wonderful experience! This place has a wonderful staff including the young girl Gabby and Heaven. Always smiling and even trying to help out as much as they can. Thank you all for this wonderful experience. And the laughs 😅 I'll be sure to let everyone know about this spot here!!“

“They went above and beyond to make my son’s birthday special. They made “happy birthday” doughnuts with his name. They were a huge hit and the staff was so great. Highly recommend them for every day but especially the special days too!“

“donuts are so yummy and of course coffee is so good“

“This is the only place we go for donuts. It’s a local favorite and we love supporting local businesses.“