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    Carlson's Donuts

    4.6 (237 reviews)
    ModerateDonuts
    Open 5:00 am - 11:30 AM

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    Deanna D.

    When I tell you, Carlson's has some of the best donuts I have EVER HAD, this is not an overstatement! I grew up in this area and Carlson's was a staple of my childhood. Recently, I decided to go back and give them a try and have been back several times since! The donuts are still AMAZING, just as I remember them. The donut shop is small, just enough room for you to get in, order your donuts and leave. Nothing to write home about, the location definitely serves its purpose. They only accept cash, which makes sense. No room for customers to hang around waiting for the card machine to process. The service is fast and friendly. Just an all around great in and out experience.

    Melody A.

    I love how the donuts are baked fresh everyday. The shop is open only until all the yummy donuts are sold out, so get there early and bring cash. They accept cash only, so grab those coins and come try Carlson's Donuts. Enjoy!

    Connie L.

    Soft pillowy yeast donuts The glazed was a solid donut! Went around 930 on a weekday and some were sold out already of some flavors

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    Amelia C.

    Came here on a Friday morning at 9:15AM... they were basically sold out of everything except 4 flavors. We got Apple fritters, a blueberry donut, old fashioned, and a chocolate one. Fresh and airy. I really enjoyed my Apple fritter. The staff are extremely friendly.

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    Victoria C.

    I saw an Instagram reel about Carlson's donuts and went the very next morning. Luckily, my dog woke us up at 4:30 am, so we were able to go early. We pulled into the parking lot a little before 5:30 am, and there were 2 customers in front of us. I ended up getting a dozen donuts. 4 glazed, 3 chocolate frosted, 2 apple fritters, 1 pink frosted, and 1 blueberry. The man at the register was very very nice. Even at 5:30 am, he was super friendly! Once I got the donuts, we drove home where my husband proceeded to devour 2 donuts right away. The glazed donuts were still warm and AMAZING. I couldn't believe they were still warm - we were so happy. My in-laws came over later that day, and they normally don't bVe huge appetites, but they even kept coming back to the donut box to snag bites of different ones. The glazed was definitely my favorite. I enjoyed the pink frosted one as well. The blueberry donut was one of my top choices too! We will most definitely be back! Love the hole in the wall, cash only spots!

    Ashley G.

    My boyfriend suggested these donuts and they didn't disappoint I read some reviews and most encourage to get here early as the donuts sale out fast, so I arrived within a hour of opening, and there was a good selection. Donuts are super fresh ***cash only

    Sour cream, apple fritter, donut holes
    Kendoll C.

    Visiting to put in a mass donut order for our daughter's upcoming birthday party- the friendly, welcoming staff made it super easy to create a combination variety order: a dozen various icing colored sprinkle, 6 blueberry glazed, 6 cinnamon sticks, & 2 dozen donut holes- the price..only $36 for that many donuts, with some customization (colors of icing request)-with how delicious their donuts are, it continues to make me happy to have such a treat in the neighborhood. We couldn't just leave empty handed, waiting a week for delicious donuts, so we grabbed an apple fritter & sour cream to-go- & the staff put an extra 3 donut holes in the bag for our daughter as a surprise Donuts were as expected amazing- crunch glazed outside with warm soft fluffy insides-perfect texture combination.

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    Kelly V.

    Carlson's remains our fav local spot for morning indulgence. We have been lucky to enough to grab a few even after 10:30. If you are looking for a marshmallow donut, be sure to get there early. They do take special orders and phone orders, but truthfully every donut is delicious! My family is blessed to be only 1 mile away, and so special when we stop in. We even grabbed some donut holes last week, and enjoyed them as well!

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    1 year ago

    Consistently amazing donuts that are always worth getting up for! Would definitely recommend.

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    They melt in your mouth. Best donuts ever. Get there early because they sell out quickly.

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    4 years ago

    The place is worth the drive! It gives dunk in donuts a run for it's money. Great donuts. And even better customer service!

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    2 years ago

    Awesome donuts that are unique. Don't go too early or you'll miss out on ones that are made after opening!

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    2 years ago

    They really should update us when they're closed. Drove 45mins for nothing. Woke up very early thinking I was going to have treat.

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    3 years ago

    The donuts here is amazing and very much good the sizes of them are perfect and a nice treat for that sugar craving

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    Best donuts in Maryland! I absolutely love their plain glazed donuts. Only issue is they run out of them because they are sooooo good!

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    I've been going here since I moved to Annapolis. The best place to get fresh, delicious, melt in the mouth donuts.

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    I couldn't help but try a few when stopping by. The apple fritter was fresh and warm, chock full of…read moreminced apple goodness. The glazed donut is light, fluffy, and fried to golden perfection. A very nice selection of donuts.This location also does breakfast sandwiches but that's not what I'm here for! People can't seem to drive in this area so the parking lot area leaves much to be desired... but that's part and parcel of being located on a historical / main street, it seems. Not sure about the regular traffic here to this location but there was a small line indoors. I will have to try some more when I have the opportunity to stop by again.

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