Saw this little doughnut truck recommended so many times online so decided to stop by as I headed into Queen Victoria Market. The line was super long (but fast moving) which got me even more excited.... But honestly they were legit just regular jelly filled donuts? Of course they were fresh so they were good but I'm so confused about what all the hype is about? Not sure if donuts are not as common in Australia but you could get these at any of your local donut shops in the US? I blame myself though for coming all the way to Australia and then seeking out something that literally starts with "American" LOL. read more

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The best hot jam doughnut that's a must try on your next trip to the QV Market. Whether you are looking for a quick snack between meals or just want to treat yourself, no trip to the area is complete without stopping by the iconic ADK. The food is seems so simple yet perfectly executed - donut with jam filling inside. Don't have a big appetite? Don't worry, despite the signs prominently staring a number and a price (e.g. 10 for X), you can buy as few or as many as you want. I wouldn't normally point this out but out of the 30+ people ahead of us, pretty sure we were the only ones to ask and get a different number. Despite the often long lines, the service is impeccable and they move close to the speed of light. It's a well oiled machine. The craziest part? This place has been around since the 50s and the recipe is mostly unchanged. The ambience is era appropriate, too. It's an old bus that provides them shelter and mobility while being the perfect photo opportunity. They had swag, too, if you are into that. Overall, you'll miss out if you don't stop at ADK on your next trip to the area. read more

American Doughnut Kitchen - Donuts Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

I dream about these donuts every week. I've recently moved to Melbourne from New York and lo and behold there is an "America Donut" truck parked outside the Queen Victoria market. These are probably the best jelly (or Jam as the Australians call it!) donuts I've ever had. There is always a super long line out front but it moves quite quickly. Donuts are made fresh and are always warm and steaming when handed to you. $2 for one donut, $10 for a bag of 5 and they have a punch card for each order of 5 you make. Highly highly recommend - seriously some of the best donuts I've had, I get one at least once a week when I go to the market to do my weekly grocery shopping. Definitely a highlight of going to the market !! read more

Melbourne QVM institution! There's just something special about these doughnuts - the dough is a golden yellow colour with an artisan taste and feel! You can watch the staff roll out the dough and cut it while you wait in the queue. If you come mid-week and early in the day, you might not even have to queue!! read more

American Doughnut Kitchen - Donuts Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

The donuts are served in a 1950's era bus. It is parked at Queen Victoria Market. There was a line of people waiting to get a bag of their fresh donuts. The donuts contain raspberry/plum jam and are rolled in sugar. I ordered one with jam and one without jam. I preferred the one without as I usually don't care too much for jam. They are a nice treat while walking around the market. Be careful of the sugar getting everywhere. read more

American Doughnut Kitchen - Donuts Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

Doughnuts done well and hats off to them for making them. Found them near Victoria Market.

We ventured into Q.V. market just to check it out. (And you really should! It's more amazing then Pikes Place market in Seattle. IMHO) We saw a line up right out front of the food court area. Being a pack of sheep we investigated and found out that it was the American Doughnut Kitchen truck! It was on our list of places to eat, so we were so happy to see it. Melbourne knows good food. These doughnuts are nice, hot and fresh! The deal of 5 for $6 is fantastic! They remind me of donuts at the fair. Simply covered in sugar and filled with a warm berry jam. These delightful pillows of doughy goodness are worth the slight wait. I'm not usually a fan of jam filled doughnuts but these were on point! Definitely get them because you won't be disappointed. Not sure why they're called American Doughnut Kitchen... cause I've been to a lot of donut shops up and down the West coast, and nothing I've had can compare to these. Maybe except Hawaiian Malasadas... but I can't say since I've haven't been to Hawaii yet. Try them! They're good! You'll wish you bought more! Happy eating! read more

American Doughnut Kitchen - The truck! If you see this you're in for a treat! - Donuts Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

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Super yummy mobile donut food truck. They make fresh doughnuts all the time. The ones I got were the strawberry filled ones. Nice and fresh and delicious. read more

American Doughnut Kitchen - Donuts Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

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These doughnuts are a little piece of heaven! When I arrived, the line was so long, but it moves really quickly. You get 5 doughnuts for $6 and can get jam filled or plain (or mix). I don't typically like jelly doughnuts because they're often more jelly than doughnut, but that wasn't the case here. It's light in the jam which I thought was perfect. They come out warm and delicious! read more

American Doughnut Kitchen - Donuts Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

I had very mediocre expectations for American Doughnut Kitchen, especially considering that I'm a bit of a donut fiend and have donuts everywhere I travel. Nonetheless, I liked the idea of this place. So upon stumbling upon the little airstream thing, I ambitiously ordered 5 donuts for $6. Thinking that was initially a big order for my wife and I who were planning on indulging in food all day, it was actually a perfect amount. And to be honest, I could have ate more. The donuts are very modest in size but incredible in flavor. The dough had this incredible texture that I don't think I've experienced in a donut before. It was almost like a really really really really fresh garlic knot but much lighter. I could not stop eating these donuts. I ate my portion and still wanted more but had to contain myself to make sure I got to eat more food throughout the market. This may have been a mistake though considering these donuts may have been the best thing I ate that day. I'm also not a big jelly donut fan, but these donuts had just a tiny touch of jelly and did not overpower the taste of the dough and sugar that I really wanted. read more

Probably the best doughnuts I've had, hands down. They only have one flavor, jam filled with sugar coating, but it was amazing. There wasn't too much jam, which is usually the problem in America where there's too much jelly filling and it's overly sweet. These doughnuts were crispy on the outside and perfectly soft and moist on the inside, my mouth is watering just thinking about them again. Not to mention they were only 1.20 AUD each, so good and I'm 100% going back here next weekend! read more

American Doughnut Kitchen - Ordered 5, already inhaled 3 before I remembered to take a picture - Donuts Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

Holy donuts Batman. I don't even like donuts, but I love these. My brother-in-law promised me it was worth the wait in line, which moved very quickly anyway. Five smallish jam-filled donuts for $5.50. Only one kind of donut, the classic jam-filled variety. The donut erred on the side of under cooked, yet was perfect, so soft and doughy inside, with a very light crispiness on the outside. Served still very warm. I ate three without hesitation. SO GOOD, and I don't use caps lock that much to emphasize goodness. I contemplated stealing my two-year-old niece's remaining two donuts, that's how good they were. read more

American Doughnut Kitchen - There's a line - Donuts Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

We just got off the plane and decided to check out the Queen Vic market and what do we smell, hot donuts, so we could not resist, and the 5 for $5.50 was such a deal! The line was long but we were surprised that it took only five minutes to get through 12 people since they have the bags of five jelly filled goodness ready to go. Your best bet is to eat them hot right there and make sure the warm jelly does not drop on your shirt, but since it is hot maybe give them a few minutes to cool down. If this was really in the US the donuts would come with a disclaimer! If you are visiting Melbourne you gotta try these, and get them first so you can walk off all of the calories by the time your visit to the Queen Vic is finished. read more

American Doughnut Kitchen - hand made, and warm with jelly filled goodness - Donuts Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

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I know it sounds a little crazy for us to seek out the American Doughnut Kitchen in Australia when we flew all the way from the US. Some may wonder... why American doughnuts? While I don't know where that name came from and I don't think it is anymore American than it is Australian, this doughnut van reputedly has a 50-year history in Melbourne (also be prepared to stand in line for the doughnuts). During our trip to Melbourne in 2009, we missed out on the doughnuts because we were a little too late and they were closed (sigh). This time, we were smarter and arrived earlier in time for some doughnuts for breakfast. The doughnuts were perfectly crisp on the outside, soft and doughy inside. They were fresh and still warm with a dollop of jam inside. We just stood there on the grounds of Queen Victoria Market devouring them. I kind of didn't want my doughnut experience to end... read more

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Welcome to the world of Caramel, Dark chocolate, Tiramiusu, white chocolate, christmas, winter, summer, rainy, sunny, sugar, raspberry, blueberry, blackberry, blah blah blah donuts. These are just some of the ranges available in todays world which makes us just wonder to think what do those old people really mean when they say "Ohhh the simple times". The answer probably lies in this bus (that comes from prehistoric times) where you only get one option of a donut for one dollar. They are so crispy, doughy, warm, fresh that you'd probably wished that you were born in those simpler times. They're making damn good donuts which is probably why they have survived for decades on the same one kind of donut and people have come over and over again for them. The lines are extreme and you'd probably have to wait some time, which is totally worth it. read more

American Doughnut Kitchen - What's the Special deal? - Donuts Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

This place is a must for me to satisfy my doughnut with jam cravings. It's unique taste is the original in Melbourne and the others do not add up such as the shop on Flinders Street. You can get it without jam as well. I can eat all 5 pieces for $5.50AUD easily. read more

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I will never understand why this these would be referred to as "American" because they're totally an Aussie thing, but they were pretty great. This is definitely a spot to check out when at the QV Market for a delicious treat while you shop. The donuts are fried fresh, rolled in sugar, and filled with jam. They come in a bag of 5, which is perfect for sharing, and they're served warm. They are not perfect donuts, but they are a great way to start the day. read more

I'm glad I stopped by on my way thru the market you can never go wrong with a freshly made jam ball or a cinnamon donut especially when they are warm, Be careful though if they are to warm you will burn your mouth which I have done plenty of times in the past. Be sure to give this place a try if you can get down here early enuff. read more

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Drool. My soul was satisfied. Hot fried dough tossed in sugar with melted strawberry jam since the doughnut is hotttt. Five donuts for 6 AUD. read more

American Doughnut Kitchen - Donuts Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

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This place is nearly pilgrimage status--and its totally worth it. Hot and yummy. Big line there on aa Saturday morning but it moved quickly.

You can't go visit the QVM without an early mornign sugar fix. Of doughnutty goodness. Don't let the big lines drive you away. The staff here might not be the friendliest but they are darn efficent at whipping out hot jam doughnut goodness. Don't order just one lonely little doughnut. You'll walk away unsatisfied. Make good use of their mutti buy special. Perfect with a Padre or Seven Seeds coffee. read more

Freshly made donuts with a squirt of Jam piping hot and rolled in sugar. What can go wrong? If you like a simple jam donut that isn't over sweet and you are happy to line up, give it a go. read more

Oh my god you cannot walk past this mobile truck and not buy a donut, they are made fresh and you get 5 for $5.50 bargin. So yummy and a must try when visiting the Queen Victoria's markets in Melbourne read more

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Not your standard American donut really, and not the variety you see in your typical American donut shop, but what there is is delicious and far better than most of what you find in America. read more

As a donut buff as well as an American, I was moderately pleased with my $1 treat. It was quite tasty though nothing to write home about. I don't know if I "have to" go back. I may get another at some point in time though. read more

Ah, doughnuts the perfect market snack. The first this to do at the markets is find this iconic van, which has been operating here for years, and grab yourself a couple of doughnuts then eat them as you browse through the stalls, leaving sugar on all the items. They come piping hot so watch out for the oozing jam in the middle that's sure to scorch your lip or drop on your top. If you see a line at the van, don't worry, just line up because you won't wait long for your turn. Plus if you decide to come back later, you'll run the risk of them running out and leaving empty handed. read more

American Doughnut Kitchen - Donuts Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

Waited in line for about 8 minutes and the doughnuts are 5 for $5.50. No choices for varieties but they were hot. Sugar donuts w strawberry filings. Good but not the best. Best part is that they are hot. read more

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5 doughnuts for $5.50... jam filled and freshly made in front of you what more could you seriously ask for? Lines are long on the weekend, but if you drop by on a Friday you can pretty much go straight up to the window to get your fix. They come out warm and coated in sugar - and you can get them without jam, which is crazy because who would not want the jam? But it's good to have options I guess. read more

"That bus at Vic market" is somewhat of a legend around these here parts. If you're at the markets, these doughnuts are a must-have. I usually end up planning my market adventure around going here. The doughnuts are great quality, well priced and super delicious. Six bucks doesn't go far these days, but it'll get you six top notch jam filled pleasures. read more

This place is a must visit when you go to the Queen Victoria Market! you might have to queue for 5 mins but the amazing donuts are worth it! This is on my must show places to visitors! read more