With an impressive 4.77 rating across all user-driven platforms online (108 total votes and…read morecounting), you would imagine Fresh Donuts would live up to the hype. On paper - actually on an Excel spreadsheet I created - those scores rank them as the third best donuts in Middle Tennessee! Having now eaten at the entire top 25 donut spots, I can provide my impartial review. I found this tiny, unassuming shop in a strip mall with no sign. Unlabeled with a lackluster, no-frills interior, you'll find the secret store adjacent to a Fantastic Sam's southwest of downtown Columbia. In the first few bites, I realized that the donuts at Fresh Donuts were shockingly mediocre for such lofty ratings. But you must consider that a Columbia 4.77 isn't a Nashville 4.77. In a smaller town with fewer bakery options, ratings are always going to be skewed higher. That's true throughout the country. To pull off a 4.77 in Nashville is nearly impossible unless you have a really special product that distinguishes itself among some serious competition! So you must temper your expectations in a town of fewer than 50,000. The maple frosted donut here, my favorite donut flavor, wasn't bad. But it struck me as average and unremarkable. The cinnamon twist wasn't as light and airy as some of the exemplary versions you'll find in Nashville, and the cinnamon was nearly undetectable. While the donuts were fresh even in the late afternoon with a dwindling supply, which is impressive and lives up to the name Fresh Donuts, I wouldn't make this a destination for Nashvillians who are thinking of driving an hour down to Columbia. If you happen to be in Columbia, yes, this is a good stop for donuts. But don't make a road trip out of it just to sample what are allegedly the third-best donuts in the region. They simply aren't what the ratings imply, and I made the trip so you wouldn't have to.

Vefy friendly and great donuts. I think someone was malicious marking it as closed. Good price…read moreand stays busy

All are amazing and fresh but the coconut is the best!!…read moreThey have a great assortment and you cannot go wrong with any of them from classic, to chocolate covered to filled and Apple fritters. Wonderful local find!!! A Springfield treasure!

The best donuts ever I would go there again and again I do. They are the nicest people around and…read morecare about you

How do I know these donuts are the best in the area? My husband and I were in the Jingo Java line…read moreand they recognized our donuts/croissant sandwich immediately! For the best experience at this no-frills spot, show up early for a wide selection! We ordered a variety including a twist, pink sprinkles, and sugared donut. They were all solid choices and I also added on a croissant breakfast sandwich. My sandwich was heavier than expected, not very flakey but more of a soft bun in a croissant shape. We heard their apple fritters were amazing when eaten hot and fresh, but sadly they were out by the time we arrived. We'll have to come earlier next time!

Great place. Could use a little clean up. The staff was super nice and the donuts were delicious!read more

Manager and crew are untrustworthy. Waited almost 10 minutes for ice coffee. The smirk and rude…read morecomments made us not trust the integrity of the drinks or food. Will never return.

Went here for something like a Cinammon Roll which they don't really have got something that was…read morevery decent price was in the 2 $ range !I would get again also might try the apple fritter next time just because!I like Cinnamon Roll at Dickson Donuts it's good and on point could be bigger than what you pay for other problem no real donut shop on this side of Dickson which is a major downer !Could go to Cinna Bun at Pilot first off it's not a Cinnamon Roll hence the name second not user friendly in Pilot!

I've been looking for a donut place to make my favorite and I believe I found it. Everything was…read morefresh and decent prices. I got a jalapeño kolache and a red velvet donut. The breading was so airy and fluffy on my kolache and the sausage was huge. My donut was thick and moist like a delicious cake. Im so gonna make this drive for the goodness and the lady was nice and heated it without me asking.

Yesss!! Excited to see this place open up nearby. Freshly made donuts every day is the only way!…read moreChocolate covered, plain glazed, sprinkles, kolaches, apple fritter, so many more donuts - and, can't forget my favorite traditional style donuts! You may think I'm easily impressed by a simple donut. Well, maybe, but I have had some bad donuts. A new place that sells stale donuts will not be an establishment that I rate highly nor ever return to for donuts, especially if pricey! This place is not. As a matter of fact, I'd say that their prices are the most fair that I've seen in recent years (specifically, since the pandemic Covid-19 hit the USA)! So, yes, I will be back! Second visit today, I brought my dad with me. He is a fellow doughnut lover! Ha. He got himself a half dozen variety of donuts. Didn't get home before he ate one! Check them out, but some donuts for me! The owner said he closes shop once all the donuts are sold out. Opens at 5 am, but closing time varies.

This little shop has such a great selection of donuts. I let the employee know it was my first time…read morevisiting and she was extremely helpful. Even gave me a free red velvet cake donut to try! Definitely will be returning!

It's a small, family owned, hole in the wall in a strip mall. The proprietor was really nice and…read morepersonable! He gave us a warmed apple fritter to try. There are two tables to sit at, but isn't really a hangout spot (but you totally can!)

I love the donuts and the girl working seemed nice and friendly but my order was messed up. It's…read morewhatever, just a mistake but two of the donuts I bought for friends were weird, really hard and looked like a pieces of fried chicken.. I'm just wondering what the person was thinking that put that in the box?

Coming in with its own Nashville interior flair, this location lives up to Parlor's standards!…read moreWe're talking some of the best doughnuts around (IYKYK). These doughnuts are so special that we make sure to get an extra box to giveaway whenever we go. The hotel staff LOVED them. No surprise! I got my two favorite vegan flavors: strawberry and blueberry. They were cooked to perfection. I also have to give a shoutout to the TN merch. My collection of cups grows. If you've never been and are looking for a sweet treat, you've found it!

WOULDN'T RECOMMEND! Our first time coming here and won't go back! First off why are the donuts…read moreserved in a styrofoam to go box? Also THE STAFF AND SERVICE WAS HORRIBLE. Thats the main reason they won't be getting my business again. We walked in and were not greeted. The girl behind the counter just stared at us, no words. I even told her "oh this is our first time here" hopefully prompting her to share what the flavors were or anything! I asked her about one of the flavors and all she did was stare at me and shake her head no. Again no words. Idk maybe customer service isn't taught here??? Also the place inside is kind of run down. Looks dingy. SIDE NOTE THIS IS IN FEBRUARY... Why do my donuts have thanksgiving sprinkles on them? LOL!

A local gem! Honestly, probably the best donuts I've had in Clarksville…read more Literally just a hole in the wall, located in a strip mall off of Tiny Town with ample parking. Inside isn't anything crazy-- a couple booths, the counter, some drink coolers, coffee pots, and the wonderful smell of freshly baked donuts. I've never seen the place empty and always end up coming when it's slammed or about to be. My daughter is very particular about her donuts and absolutely loves it here. She has tried all donuts with sprinkles, glazed, and the holes. Her favorite is the blue icing (but will also get a white icing for later, lol). The owner and staff are all really sweet! They all frequently give my daughter more holes when we order just 6. I, myself, enjoy the maple and glazed the most. I have tried a raspberry jelly and was not disappointed! You can't go wrong with the sugar coated or twists either. I think pricing is pretty fair-- they're still cheaper than Krispy (not going to lie, the KK here is subpar on a good day) or Dunkin (which almost always is expected to suck) and better, in my opinion, anyway. If you haven't been here, I 100% suggest stopping in, especially if it's the morning!