50 Best Donuts in Houston

“Vietnamese Iced Coffee - 11 out of 10. Smooth, dark flavor and makes your heart palpitate just the right amount.

Spicy Boudin and Biscuit Kolaches - 10 out of 10. The biscuit kolache is deceivingly delicious.

The owners are extremely welcoming and friendly. If you have a problem here, it’s not them…it’s you.“

“I have getting donuts from Robin’s for many years now but yesterday I had the spinach feta pastry and I can’t stop thinking about it! I have an ask! Will you try to make them with ham and swiss? I would wait in line to try that!!!“

“My sons and I have been coming here since they were little. Superb service, great variety and the owner is lovely. Super helpful with big orders, always remembers my kids when we come in and always so kind when we are ordering and checking.

We love coming and can’t wait for the next visit!“

“So glad y'all are open on Christmas Day. These kolaches are delicious!“

“Finally decided to try this place after passing by so many times. Highly recommend! It is very clean with efficient service. The boudain kolaches are excellent with a lot of filling. The glazed donuts are some of the best I've ever had. Will definitely return to try more items!“

“Over 4430 Hours ago, and less than 4,434 Hours ago, I visited this place, to get myself a cup of Coffee as I was doing Hijrat aka migration, to save myself from the unjust torture, starvation and oppression, from the Muslim leaders of Hajj Nabih Masjid, and Bilal Masjid. I asked the lady behind the counter, how much a cup of coffee was, she told me the price. I looked into my account and realized that I only had a little over a Dollar left, which was not enough for the cup of coffee which she had told me about. I asked her if she had a cup of coffee which was priced around a Dollar, and I told her exactly how much I had left.

She was not rude to me.

Instead, she just let me buy the cup of coffee with whichever amount that I had left/could afford at the time.

Great Service. Great Coffee. Great Atmosphere.

I came in low on energy, had been walking for an Hour, if not more. I left with boosted energy, and a smile on my face, and a Beautiful Cup of Coffee, in my hand.“

“Very delicious and very friendly staff. I ordered donuts and a boudin kolache.“

“I had an amazing experience at Kolache Bar in the Energy Corridor thanks to the incredible service from Thida Preap and Henry Muon. From the moment I walked in, both of them greeted me with genuine smiles and warm energy that instantly made me feel welcome.

Thida was attentive and helpful, guiding me through the menu with great recommendations that were spot on. She made sure my order was perfect and checked in to ensure I had everything I needed without ever being intrusive. Henry, meanwhile, was equally impressive—super friendly, efficient, and clearly passionate about creating a great customer experience.

The teamwork between Thida and Henry made the visit smooth, enjoyable, and memorable. You can tell they truly care about their customers and take pride in what they do. With employees like them, it's no surprise this place has such a great reputation. I'll definitely be coming back—and bringing friends!

Thank you, Thida and Henry, for going above and beyond!“

“Always friendly and have a variety of donuts“

“Highly recommend this place!! I’ve been coming here for a very long time and I’ve not been disappointed. Their Breakfast sandwiches are the best. Donuts are delicious their glaze is just perfect!! The blueberry donut is a must! Along with everything else of course. Talk about BIG BACK we have tried every single item they sell lol. For a good price and great service this is definitely your mom and pops donut place to go.“

“Vietnamese coffee and kountry boy beef kolache definitely a must try , the owner of this place really loves what he does he explained the whole menu and recommended some of the most popular items so far what I had today really hit the spot and for sure I’m coming back to try their breakfast tacos ✅ highly recommend this place ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“The best doughnut shop!!! They bring back the taste of the original doughnut. Thank you!!!“

“Soooooo good!!!!!! The best dor breakfast or snack“

“$17 for a dozen glazed donuts is not appealing but he saved the day by throwing in 4 random other types of donuts. Very generous and thoughtful. I will say without doing that to most orders it would make me consider cheaper options but this product is definitely good.“

“Love, love, this donut shop. My family and I have been searching for a quality mom-and-pop donut shop for a while now; my George, I think we found😍😍😍😍!! If you are looking for a true old-school donut shop, this is it!!! We will definitely be back!!“

“Love this place, great prices and the staff is so nice.“

“My first time coming here and I loved it! I like that it has a drive thru and the menu is outside for you to see. The prices are not bad. I order donut holes, 1 of the kolaches and a chorizo &egg taco. The taco came with a green salsa. The taco Wasn't too big nor too small it was thePerfect size. I will definitely come again and order other things from their menu! The lady that helped me was very polite and nice. The service was pretty quick. Very impressive 👏 👌“

“Best breakfast croissants ever ! And their breakfast tacos are top tier . 5 stars“

“I absolutely adore this dairy-free donut spot. My go to stop for breakfast when I visit my hometown! Their donuts are large and golden brown delicious perfection IMHO. I am not a sugar fan, and their glaze is an appropriate proportion to the bread for me. Must try!“

“the food was to the mark it was so delicious that my guests asked about the place from where we ordered 5/5 stars highly recommend,👍“

“Super staff! Pleasant from the time you walk in the door. Listening to the interaction between them and other customers this is like a super home atmosphere. You honestly feel welcome, now the food. From doughnuts to croissants to kolaches everything was fresh and honestly tasty, not greasy as some places can be, the un hurried atmosphere took away the stress of getting to work these mornings.“

“Just visited here instead of a big name chain like Krispy Kreme because it was so close by. I got a dozen doughnuts, donut holes, a drink and 2 Kolachs for under 30$! Friendly service and super fast as well. Definitely gonna stop by more to support them.“

“We live out of town ( in Troy, TX). I’m writing this review because my nieces have bought the maple bacon donuts to 2 family functions and These donuts were hands down a family favorite! Will definitely become part of our Family Tradition from now on…..“

“Hands down the best old fashion donut and fruit fritter I’ve ever had.“

“Mama Cindy’s kolaches goes insane. Her brisket kolaches and croissants kolaches are like on crack. The cheese and everything is so delightful. I’m sorry I’ve ever doubted Mama Cindy’s game. She’s got it good and I WILL be back to try more flavors.“

“The nicest people, even better donuts. And now they have cinnamon rolls on Friday which are the best I've ever tasted. The frosting is more like cream than sugar, and the roll is light and fluffier than most Rumor: Ask about the Chocolate Cinnamon Roll that may be under development in the test kitchen.“

“Great product great service.“

“Best kolaches in town. donuts are amazing and staff is super friendly“

“Our family has been going to Mr. Donuts for years and it beats ALL other places for freshness, yumminess, customer service and large menu!! We have tried others and no one can beat them! Tried the “cronut” today - a cross between a croissant and glazed donut - yum! Also tried the brisket kolache - delicious and a great non fatty cut of meat. ALWAYS enjoy all their donuts plus ham and cheese and sausage and cheese kolaches. Quality is very consistent as well!“

“The owners are incredibly kind and work quickly 😃

They do have a small selection when it comes to breakfast, but I have to say that what they do have is pretty good!

My go-to is the croissant sandwiches. The way they make the croissant is sweet and soft 👌

If you're in the area and looking for breakfast served fast and delicious. This is the spot!“

“This place is a little hidden. But once you step into it and you try their goodies is amazing. Family owned and operated Their jalapeño sausage kolache’s and donuts are the bomb“

“I went in for a quick coffee and ended up walking out with a half-dozen because I couldn't decide. The glazed ones are dangerously good — light, fluffy, and that glaze actually tastes like real vanilla instead of straight corn syrup.“

“i got the glazed donuts and they were super soft and i love that the glaze is not too sweet. i also got the blueberry glazed donuts and they were super soft and moist, my favorite!!

i also got a couple sausage kolaches and the same can be said for them about their softness.

the lady at the front who took my order was also super sweet—will definitely come back!! 🫶🏼“

“Great Kolaches and great breakfast biscuits“

“Their Cinnamon Crunch donut is so good! Their sugar glazed was generous, and the sausage kolaches are delicious too. This place cooks the jalapeno with the sausage together--it's way better done here than at Le Donut 3 miles away (which surprisingly has the same 4.6 rating as Christy's). There the jalapeño is just sliced and put next to the meat. That being said, Christy's please put more cheese in your kolaches! It's hardly there.“

“Friendly staff, unique assortment & variety, and delicious doughnuts!“

“The donuts and kolaches are super delicious. Everything tastes super fresh and the employees are friendly and kind! Definitely a great spot to grab breakfast favorites 🙂“

“My whole family loves Max's! Not only do they have great, affordable donuts, but they also have a unique spin on their items that doesn't go "overboard". Donuts are meant to be simple with a very small jeune and Max's leans into that!

We are lifers here!!“

“Visited here for the first time. absolutely IN LOVE! We purchased two character donuts and 4 of the regular donuts. Best donut I’ve had here in Texas! I plan on coming back for my babies birthdays and holiday events! Lovely staff!“

“Very friendly family owned business. They extend that kindness to their customers. I love the variety and ability to try different flavors, but the classics are still available.“

“delicious donuts! delicious boba smoothies, love the avocado flavor“

“Excellent Service here! Highly Recommend“

“A friend invited me to go to this place today. I had never been and OMG I am so glad I went! It was amazing! The doughnuts are huge and so delicious. The raspberry filled is off the charts scrumptious! The atmosphere is so inviting and the staff is very welcoming. Will be coming back!!!“

“Thank y'all for the amazing apple fritter that y'all made for me on Friday morning March 8th, 2024. It was definitely worth the wait. I've never had one that was freshly made like that and it was fantastic!!!“

“Best breakfast croissants ever ! And their breakfast tacos are top tier . 5 stars“

“I stumbled across Citizen Donuts by pure happy coincidence and honestly, it's one of the best accidents of my life.

From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with a genuine, warm smile that instantly makes you feel like a regular, even if it's your first visit. The owners have that rare gift of making you feel like you've been coming in every day for the last five years. In a world of self-checkout kiosks and transactional experiences, that kind of hospitality is worth its weight in gold.

And then there's the food. Everything is fresh, affordable, and absolutely delicious and here's a detail I love: they'll heat up whatever you order, so that first bite tastes like it just came straight out of the oven.

Where to start if you're new:
🌶️ Jalapeño Sausage & Cheese Kolache Get the large. Trust me, you will not regret it.
🍩 Glazed Donuts Simple, classic, and genuinely smile-inducing.
🥩 Brisket Kolache Possibly the best I've ever had!

I'll be honest, there's still plenty I haven't tried yet (I've been eyeing that chocolate muffin and the Thai Iced Tea for my next visit), which tells you just how much there is to love here.

Whether you're a donut loyalist, a kolache connoisseur, or just someone who appreciates being treated like a human being when they walk into a shop, don't sleep on Citizen Donuts. It's the kind of place that makes your whole day better.“

“This morning I had a bacon egg and cheese croissant and it was delicious! Soft buttery plenty of bacon and the cheese melted over my egg. The lady at the counter was extremely attentive and sweet. The blueberry donuts are top tier. This place was a small but the love they put into their product is huge! Definitely coming back.“

“Excellent Donut shop in Tomball Texas. Great staff and great service with a smile. The lady and Gentleman working there are very friendly and very nice to customers as well as the product. Prices are reasonable and food is great. Highly recommended. Enjoy 😊“

“Cute little donut shop at the corner of the shopping strip. The folks here are nice!! They sometimes hook you up with a free sample if you’re buying a large amount. It’s a great way to get business, to be honest. Great place to get both donuts and kolaches.“

“My neighbor brought over an extra dozen donuts over from Home Cut Donuts. I thanked her, put the on my kitchen table but was reluctant 2 try them because they usually don't compare 2 the Houston donut shop errrr institution that has been here since 1936, but they have not been tasting like they used 2, lately. I eventually tried them ( 2 ). I put them in the microwave for 10 seconds. I took a bite. I was surprised. They tasted a lot better than I thought. The donuts were very tasty, especially w/ their sugary glaze. Next time, I want refrigerate them over night, microwave them & then taste them. See how they taste. That would be a true test. Would buy them again ? YES ! ! ! !“