My daughter was married last Saturday, 10/5, at Early Mountain Vineyard. One of the vendors they recommended was Carpe Donut. Best rec ever! The owner, Matt, is amazingly friendly and responsive. He answers the phone himself and is warm, engaging and funny! Gotta love a vendor with a sense of humor! In terms of product quality, his donuts were delicious! Donuts are my #1 favorite 'unhealthy' food and I'm picky. I will take one bite and reject a bad donut. His were wonderful and many guests expressed the same to me. Several guests took home 'to go' boxes of donuts which was incredibly generous and kind of Matt. If you're hosting any type of event, I'm positive it will be enhanced by Carpe Donut! Alas, I didn't get any photos of his set up at the wedding. I hope the professional photographer will have some. If she does, I'll add them to the review when I get them. read more

I got this at the Fall Fiber Festival at Montpelier. This hot apple cider was delicious in warm and cold weather. Worth the price for the quality at $3. I sipped this and wish I had more. The employee working the stand was very friendly. The apple cider donuts were also delicious but unfortunately the lemonade was not too flavorful. Perfect for any fall festival! read more

Carpe Donut - Hot Apple Cider - Donuts Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

It's not an actual donut store, its a catering business. So disappointing we were expecting a real donut store.

Donuts: so good so fresh so moist. Carpe donut has made it onto the list of best donuts in America and that's no shocker. They use good, organic ingredients and make their donuts fresh in the truck so they come out hot and tasty. They only make the one type: apple cider donuts, but they do it well enough that you don't miss the trendy toppings/flavors most donut shops do these days. When I see the carpe donut truck out at an event, especially in the fall, I can't resist the temptation. Try them! You must! read more

I find it hard to think of something better than piping hot fresh made donuts. Carpe Donut hits the spot. It's a food truck, but they also have a physical location on 1715 Allied Lane. They only make one kind of donut, with apple cider. The ingredients are organic and they are truly delicious. We went on a thursday afternoon and the young lady that helped us made them right in front of us. They were fluffy, not too sweet, slightly dusted with cinnamon and sugar, and you could taste a hint of the apple cider. They also make coffee drinks, hot cider, and they have an awesome hot chocolate. It's worth the little detour. read more

Carpe Donut - Donuts Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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Back home in Virginia and knew I had to try Carpe Donut! Perhaps I'm looking in the wrong places, but I am hard pressed to find a good apple cider donut in LA. I stopped by Carpe Donut at the Charlottesville City Market and it did not disappoint: DONUTS: as other reviews have mentioned, Carpe Donut is not like your typically run of the mill donut shop. The donuts are smaller, and not as dense or sweet as other donuts you've had. WHICH I LOVE! I got an apple cider donut and was in love at first bite. The outside of the donut has a crisp sugar coating, and the donut actually tastes like apple cider. The texture is light and fluffy. Downed it in about 3 bites and had to stop myself from going back for another! I wish I had taken a picture, but I was too hungry! The donut itself was $2. If you don't care for apple cider donuts, they did have other donut flavor options but I was here for the apple cider donut! Also worth mentioning that they use organic ingredients for their donuts. COFFEE: $3 for a pretty strong iced coffee, which was necessary on a hot summer day. The coffee was good and strong, and they had half and half behind their stand as well. Also happy to see that they were using paper straws! I honestly can't wait to come back to Carpe Donut. Highly recommend a stop for an apple cider donut! read more

If you're looking for a basic, sugar coated, too sweet, yet tasteless donut, DO NOT COME HERE! But if you'd like a delicious mid morning treat, a fresh, soft piece of goodness, this is the place to find it. The donut was soft and had just a tiny crunch on the edges; something you wouldn't think would enhance the donut experience. It had just enough sweet, cinnamon-sugar coating, so it didn't make a mess as you enjoyed every bite. They are on the small side, but get two, three or a dozen! They're reasonably price for a local business, I had one donut and an apple cider for $4. We were in the area and the smell of fresh donuts brought me in. Service was wonderful, the gentleman at the counter was a pleasure himself. We will be back! read more

Why did we drive TWO hours to Charlottesville, VA? For a deliciously hot apple cider donut made by Carpe Donut. That's why!! My love affair with Carpe Donut's donuts started a year ago. Join me as we go down fatboy memory lane. Watch your step, there's icing and sugar all around this place... It was a year ago when we first had the pleasure of devouring Carpe Donut's tasty apple cide donuts at our friends' wedding. In lieu of a wedding cake, they had hired the folks at Carpe Donut to make fresh apple cider donuts for all their guests...as many as they could eat. Can you say apple cider donut BUFFET!! **wipes away drool** Anyway, the donuts were SO amazing that I stuffed my fat face with an embarrassingly large number of fresh donuts. I was the first one in line, and at the end of the wedding I was the last one in line. That night the donut maker even packed half a dozen donuts in a to-go bag for this pastry loving fatboy. I loved these donuts so much could not wait until trying their tasty treats again... Flash back to the present, due to work and other travel commitments were weren't able to pay a visit to the Carpe Donut store for a year. In that time I had to satisfy my love of baked goods with other pastry treats (cupcakes, cakes, pies...you name it, I ate it). We finally had a chance to head down to Charlottesville and drove straight to the Carpe Donut "factory". The Carpe Donut location is somewhat hidden in the middle area of a shopping/industrial park. You'll see the Great Harvest Bread from the road, and if you drive too quickly through their parking lot (after passing Great Harvest), you might miss Carpe Donut. Heading inside there's a small three seat table near the counter where a member of the Carpe Donut staff will happily take your order. The lady at the counter happily took our donut order. Soon we had a nice bag full of hot and tasty apple cider donuts. I couldn't help myself and all manners were thrown out the window as I plunged my chubby hand into the donut bag. I immediately shoved this warm donut into my mouth and closed my eyes. Yep, the same and just as tasty as I remembered them to be. As I shoved the remnants of that first donut into my mouth, I then offered the wife and kids a donut. Afterall, everyone knows that when you drive for hours just to eat a delicious apple cider donut, you need to let the guy with a nickname of "Cupcakes" eat first. :-) BTW, make sure you eat these fresh! If you do take some home, do NOT warm them up in the microwave. Be patient and warm them up slowly in a toaster over. Trust me, these donuts still tasty the next day.... **drools again** read more

Carpe Donut - Tasty tasty donut goodness! - Donuts Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Carpe Donut is a donut cart that sits in the parking lot behind Wachovia on the Charlottesville Downtown Mall on Fridays. I've also seen the cart next to the Pavilion during Friday's After Five (local concert series). If you are wandering near the Downtown Mall on a Friday, stop by!! There is only one kind of donut: apple cider cake donut, but it's worth it because of its great taste and eco-friendlyness. The donuts are made of organic flour, eggs, and local apple cider and are fried in soybean oil. YUM! I think they also recycle the oil after it's done... it's so awesomely granola. The apple cider gives these cake donuts a fantastic flavor that is not too overwhelming. The guy even rolled it around in cinnamon/sugar right in front of me after pulling it from the fryer. Ahhh! The best! read more

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Oh how we miss your sweet embrace. Your warm fresh sweets with sometimes gooey insides. We waited all summer only to have less than a week left before you unleash your web upon us. Looking forward to it and another fall & winter of your tasty concoctions. Grubs ~ read more

Carpe Donut - Donuts Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

What's better than witnessing one of your best friends get married in front of all her friends and family? Walking out of the church into the chilly night and seeing Carpe Donut parked and ready to serve the crowd. Hot cinnamon sugar doughnuts, drinking chocolate, hot apple cider and coffee were all ready for us. I was one of the few to know about this surprise treat before the big day, and the look on everyone's faces as they walked out of the church was priceless. It was such a fun moment. And the doughnuts were delicious! This was definitely one of the many highlights of the happy occasion. read more

While Carpe Donut is pretty hard to find if you don't know what you're looking for, it's definitely worth the adventure. Just look for C'ville Coffee and turn into the parking lot right before the building. Carpe Donut is a cozy little room, with one guy manning the cash register and the glazing of the donuts. I ordered one maple glazed donut and three sugar donuts. The sugar donuts were piping hot inside of a bag, and the maple glazed donut was handed to me. I devoured the maple donut like no one's business. The glaze was delicious, and the donut itself was incredible. Soft, slightly springy, and delicious. Probably one of the better donuts I've ever had. I ate one the next day, and while good, nothing compares to how that donut tasted fresh out of the proverbial oven. So good. Get up early and make it to Carpe donut. You won't regret it. read more

We went with Carpe for our wedding dessert and the day after breakfast event in Orange VA. They were truly a pleasure to work with. The guests LOVED their food for both days. The service was also impeccable. I highly recommend doing an after day breakfast if you can because the wedding goes by so quickly and there is a schedule to keep etc. You just don't get to see everyone. The breakfast gives you a relaxed 2nd interaction point. Matt & Jim, thank you for making our special event this weekend such a success! read more

The donuts are good and you can taste the apple cider, but otherwise they are really nothing special. They are also on the tiny side, so at a price of $1.50/donut, they really aren't worth it. I would eat them again if they were presented to me but I wouldn't go out of my way to buy them. read more

Carpe Donut - So small, not worth $1.50. - Donuts Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Love. This. Place. I've been delighted by their amazing apple cider doughnuts at both their brick and mortar location and their food truck... A doughnut aficionados dream. The sweetest thing is that I've sometimes found an extra doughnut or two in the box, which just makes me so happy. Well worth going on a Saturday AM to get them fresh made. For the ultimate experience, get your coffee at Cville coffee next door first, because I've found theirs to be lackluster. This is not, however, enough of an inconvenience to warrant loosing a star. Their wares are that good. read more

I am very stingy to give out five stars but this place deserves it. I go here way too much but it it is incredible. If you go on Saturday morning you can get donuts fresh out of the deep fryer. My favorite is an ice cream doughnut. But to save time they are now prefreezing the donuts and ice cream together. It is worth waiting and having them make you an ice cream donut fresh with a hot donut and a scoop of ice cream. I also really like just a banana. It is truly just a banana that is frozen and processed. I tend to steer clear of getting coffee that has been sitting in a coffee pot however You will get a strong cup of good coffee there. After eating numerous ice cream donuts I had to check kirts ice cream which is where they get their ice cream from. The vanilla is definitely step above their other ice cream flavors. I hope to have a carpet donut cart at my wedding. read more

My fiance and I were doing some wedding planning in Charlottesville and stopped by this place. The guy working the counter was named Finn and I told him we were from Dc, first time eating Carpe Donuts and he gave us 4! donuts for free! They were absolutely delicious and I loved the apple cider w/ cinnamon/sugar combo. We decided to get them for our wedding next year! These are a must-try when in Charlottesville! read more

I can't even review this place right now without practically hopping out of my seat and driving there full speed to grab a donut. I used to live literally right above Carpe Donut, and the aroma would fill my nose each morning as I woke up and walked outside to head to work. I ordered a dozen quite a few times to take to family or to events, and each time I got MORE than a dozen given to me in the box. Generous people, I tell ya. Also super friendly each time I've been to the small location in McIntire Plaza. Also, their truck is always at Friday's After Five so if you're in need of a donut while you're dancing around to free music, then look no further. They've also come to my church on Easter with their truck which was a fantastic way to celebrate the holiday. They may only have one main flavor (cinnamon sugar apple cider donut), but that one main flavor is all you need. Plus, they are organic, so you don't have to feel bad about eating them. I mean, they are basically a health food (not really, but still). If you take some home with you, be sure to throw them in the microwave and heat them up for about 10-15 seconds, and you'll have the same delicious donut that you had when they were freshly made! read more

I stumbled upon this place while on vacation a couple of weeks ago. They don't have the broadest selection, but the one donut they do sell is delicious and unique. The price is also very reasonable. Unlike some of the other posters, I enjoyed their coffee too. The lady that ran the place was also very nice, along with her kid, who is more helpful than you would think. :) read more

These donuts are delicious! They are all sprinkled with sugar and freshly fried while you wait. They are a go-to early morning work meeting treat for me to grab. read more

My office is right around the corner from Carpe Donut...jealous? The perfect afternoon pick me up with a hearty apple cinnamon crunch unlike any donut I have ever tried. They taste good hot or cold, and even better with a little cup of savory cocoa. Try the smallest size-it is rich enough I promise. At $1.25, you can't not try one. I also love the true, small business spirit. A co-worker of mine ordered a few dozen donuts for a meeting, and when she walked over to pick them up, the owner gave her an extra half dozen just because. Oh-and don't get me started on the truck. Cutest thing ever. read more

NOM! Oh my God these donuts are good! They're reasonably priced and the staff is super friendly. Donuts were warm, fresh, and had obviously just been made. I bought two and they gave me a third one for free! Will definitely be back the next time I'm craving a donut. read more

I am not a huge donut person but I LOVE Carpe Donuts. They are so delicious, even days after you've gotten them. I just reheated a donut from FRIDAY (today is Tuesday) and it was amazing. read more

These are not the yeasty, glazed donuts that you know and love. These are deep-fried cakey apple cider rings of goodness that warm the soul. They do very well for warming souls in cold, wet weather as well. read more

I am in Charlottesville for the weekend this place seemed to be the most highly rated donut place in town. Unfortunately it did not work out, go to Dunkin Donuts save the time and money. Uneven texture and frosting flavors are indistinct from each, disappointing donut experience. read more

When ever I eat these Donuts it makes me want to slap my momma. They are just so good. I love the fact that they are made from organic ingredients and that they are just so tasty. Whenever I go in the store I love watching the employee make my fresh donuts. You really can't go wrong with these. read more

Having now consumed about 15 of these over 3 school-sponsored donut truck days, I have to admit they have grown on me, particularly when they are just off the fryer and still crispy on the outside. Can't say the same for when they are cold and hours old, and the texture is still not my favorite, but I do get excited at the prospect of fresh, hot donuts. read more

I had the apple cider donut. It was good, but not as good as the ones at Carter Mountain. I waited until I got home to eat my donut, and it may have been much better if I had eaten it right away. read more

I give this 5 stars and I don't even like donuts. Except these donuts. Fabulous, fabulous job.

My wife and I visited the new location at the IX Studio this weekend. It seems like they are still getting organized but they did have donuts! Unfortunately the donuts were far from fresh and pretty stale. They microwaved them so they were warm but that didn't fix the chewiness. The flavor was great but I don't love a stale donut. Hopefully improvements will happen as they settle in. read more

Well, if you want a wedding with WOW, just get the Carpe Donut truck for your guests! Delicious hot "cake-style" donuts (not raised donuts) made with organic ingredients--the smell alone gets your party riled up and that's before they even take a bite out of the "rings of heaven". My daughter engaged the truck for her recent Vineyard wedding at her father's request. He comes from a long line of donut bakers in New England so it seemed like the perfect match for the wedding celebration. And deliver they did! People are still talking about it and I'm still dreaming about the donuts. Luckily enough, they were just rated the #1 donut truck in NYC so I'm going to scout them out in the City shortly. The owners are lovely, down-to-earth people. You will love them and their exceptional product. read more

Yum! They were serving their delicious hot donuts at an annual business event and it was such a big hit with everyone. It was so awesome to see their machine crank out fresh & hot donuts out. I hope to get some more the next time we're in town. read more

Get there early when they're warm and fresh and there is simply no better donut experience. The perfect crispy edges yield to a moist delicious cakey donut. Get more than you think you'll need. This place has now ruined me for other donuts. read more

Literally heaven on earth. Too bad they aren't open at 8am so I could get one on my way to work, though. read more

Carpe Donut is easily the most delicious apple cider donut I have come across! Not only was this the perfect way to start the day, but to make it even better, the nice guy behind the counter made our donuts fresh and in front of us. Yum. Hot, delicious, apple cinnamon goodness.. read more

I don't know what else to say besides that these donuts are addicting. There is definitely nothing like a hot apple cider donut, coated with cinnamon sugar. They're only $1.25, so it's hard to resist getting more than one. The ingredients in their donuts are fresh and organic, which definitely makes me feel better about eating them. Skip going to the larger chains for donuts--this small business definitely does donuts right! read more

Extremely tasty hot fresh apple cider donuts, served up by friendly staff.

We drove 60 miles for their apple cider donuts and were not disappointed! The staff is kind and friendly and talked to us for awhile. They even gave us a free Fro-Do (donut ice cream sandwich) to try. Its a very small space. There's just one table and three stools inside and only one kind of donut. Also, they don't carry milk as we wanted to buy one for each of our kids. But that's okay, we were happy customers and I ate 4 (no judgement!) read more

Holy Moly! Evidently I've never had a good cake donut! Because these light and fluffy sugar coated cider donuts are GOOD! Place sold out when we return 20 minutes later for more - boo. We will be stopping by on our next visit. Hidden in a parking lot but well worth the visit. Behind C'Ville Coffee. read more

Delicious, but they were served cold. I feel like these are best hot! Will go again but will request/wait for hot donuts. My kids loved them otherwise. read more