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    Auntie Ruth's Doughnuts

    4.9 (49 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Mandy B.

    Probably the best donuts and pretzels we have ever had. And they are huge! Great Customer service. Everyone was very friendly. We tried the donuts and pretzels at the Limestone location and had to go again, went to the Johnson City location. Both places are amazing and very cute. Will definitely go back when in the area.

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    Deborah P.

    Best doughnut ever let me just tell you my husband is a connoisseur when it comes to donuts and we'd love to try donuts from various different places and this place hands-down was worth the wait. We waited in a long line, but they moved quickly. They have super cute seating in the back to enjoy your doughnuts. We debated on which one to get and we ended up getting a lot of them and ate every one of them and they were absolutely the best donuts ever. You cannot go wrong with the glazed. It is so hot right off the line super Duper fresh. The cinnamon one was absolutely delicious. I think it was my favorite. The chocolate covered one is a little bit dark chocolate, some more cocoa powderIsh so my husband liked it more than I did but let me tell you we don't give fives and we definitely gave a five to this place hands-down, absolutely delicious. And to top it off, we started off with a pretzel. So if you're gonna cheat, this is a place to do it because it was absolutely phenomenal. super great friendly service and "have a blessed day!" Can't get any better

    Shakeyla R.

    Best doughnuts and pretzels I've ever eaten! Was in town for a few days and wanted to visit all of the local spots. Everyone I talked to raved about Auntie Ruth's and it did not disappoint! There was always a line when I went but don't let that deter you-it moved fast and efficiently and my wait was only a few minutes. They have what appears to be a simple menu but once you smell the fresh bread and sugar, you'll have a hard time deciding what to choose. I went with the traditional doughnut and pretzel with cheese sauce. You can really tell that the items are made fresh and are homemade. The dough was airy and light and was the perfect balance of salty and sweet. It's probably one of the best pretzels I've eaten. If you're in the area, definitely stop by. You won't be disappointed!

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    Tabitha H.

    We were lucky enough to find this place again. All of the food is freshly made. They are only open six hours a day. The pretzel wrapped hot dog is so good. I like dipping it in the cheese. The pretzel is huge. The donuts are delicious as well. The service is quick and friendly.

    Doughnut and pretzel
    Elayna W.

    Auntie Ruth's food truck was at Hillbilly Days in Pikeville, KY and everyone in town raved about this truck for its pretzel. I'm from the west coast and can't pass up anything dough related so my boyfriend and I went in search of the truck. You could smell the goodness coming from this truck over all the other food stands around it! We ordered a glazed doughnut and a pretzel with honey mustard sauce. They were both made to perfection! The doughnut was soft, airy and light but full of the sweet goodness I'd expect from a doughnut. It had the perfect glaze on it too! The pretzel was chef's kiss though! It was soft on the inside with a nice crunch on the outside of it. It was buttery and full of savory flavor that went well with some honey mustard dipping sauce. I could've lived off these all weekend! The people serving were wonderful too! Cheery and sweet! Pair good service with some bomb food and I'll be back quick!

    Signature Pretzel with cheese
    Kori H.

    We drove an hour and a half because I'm visiting from Idaho. My daughter had been raving about this truck. Donuts were awesome. Texture was what I expected and wanted. They are big and oversized. Pretzels were the crowning glory for me. These were big and hot and buttery. I was kinda floored to tell the truth. Even hours later they were still good. Thanks for the experience...it really was worth the drive!

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    Anisha D.

    Big big food truck gal here! And donuts ofc. I mean fried dough and then sugar...what's not to like? Anyway, great experience here. They make it fresh right in front of you so it's pretty cool to watch and then the donuts just melt right in your mouth!! I'm from Memphis & a die-hard Gibson's fan but this one tastes just as good. I decided not to venture out to the other flavors this time because I feel like the glazed says it all about a donut place but would like to try next time. The lines are long but definitely worth your time!!

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    Bear K.

    Hands down, the absolute best pretzels you'll ever have. Nothing else compares and they are enormous! They almost melt in your mouth!

    Auntie Ruth's magical Donut  & hot Pretzel  Truck.
    Vanessa C.

    Visited the Troyer's Mountain View Country Market and Bear Tracks Coffee for their Monthly Food Truck Rally today and had the pleasure of visiting the Auntie Ruth's Donut & Pretzel food truck. It was the first planned must stop on my list. This java Junkie just had to try one of their limited Espresso donuts. It was light, fluffy, covered in a deliciously sweet & gooey frosting and kissed with espresso. I'm also a Pretzel fanatic & it's so hard to find fresh ones. The sourdough pretzels at Auntie Ruth's are also made on the spot! They're soft with just the right chewy texture and lightly salted to perfection with kosher salt. And a pretzel wouldn't be complete without a creamy cheddar nacho cheese dip to dip it in. Not only are they a delicious treat, but it's also fun to watch as they're making them.

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    Auntie Ruth's donuts are simply amazing! Best Donuts in town! The pretzels are awesome too!

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    Auntie Ruth's Donuts & Pretzels

    5.0(33 reviews)
    12.1 mi

    The best donuts you can get in the area! Hands down! The place stays packed from open to close, but…read morethey do move you through the line pretty quick. The place is a little small for the amount of business it does. You always seem to be running into someone. But even with the overcrowded store, this is by far my favorite spot to grab a snack in Johnson City!

    We stopped in at Auntie Ruth's for a hand-rolled pretzel and a glazed donut and I had no idea it…read morewas an Amish establishment! What a great surprise. The shop is clean, bright, and modern. You can watch the pretzels being hand-rolled behind the glass, and the donuts hanging in the background while the glaze sets. I truly wanted one of everything. They don't offer a huge variety, but I'm perfectly fine with a place that focuses on doing a few things exceptionally well, and "well" doesn't even begin to cover it. It was busy (always a good sign), so everything was incredibly fresh. We ordered a pretzel, vanilla glazed donut, chocolate glazed donut, honey bun latte, and a strawberry lemonade. We grabbed a table after the manager let us know it would be about 10-15 minutes, but it definitely didn't take that long. The pretzel was warm, fluffy, and perfectly buttered with just the right touch of salt. The cheese dipping sauce was cold-it would have been nice if it were warmed slightly. The "honey" mustard came in a prepackaged pod and wasn't actually honey-based, which felt like a missed opportunity, especially given all the delicious local honey and mustard options in the area. The honey bun latte was delicious!!! Flavorful without being overly sweet. The strawberry lemonade was on the sweeter side but still refreshing and I can imagine it being perfect for a hot day. I added a little water since I can't handle too much sugar at once, and it was just right. And the vanilla glazed donut? It was like biting into a warm, fluffy cloud!! Pure comfort in donut form. My only regret is not stopping in sooner so I'd have more days to come back again and again.

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