Glad to see this place survive whatever the mess with PRG. We went back under the new old leadership and things seem to be instantaneously better. I can't tell if it's in my head or not. But donuts were fresher. Food was delicious. The place was busy but service was fast. Excited for this comeback. read more

I wasn't quick enough to get a picture of my daughter's Fried Chicken, Folded Egg & Cheese Bun before she grabbed it and took a bite. I don't blame her...it looked so good. I got enough donuts to make sure I could sample and I'm so glad I did. I'm not bit into sweets...unless it's a combo of salty and sweet...which is why I find the Maple Sea Salts irresistible. The donuts are light in texture and melt in your mouth. I highly recommend them. read more

Full Circle Doughnuts - Will's Pick Half Dozen: Chocolate Glaze, Maple Sea Salt, White Spinkles, and Side Kicks - Donuts Near Me - Homewood, Alabama

I've been to Hero twice and service is never what I expect. Everyone is so rude. And it's been different people both times. The food took a while to come out as well. The burger was not my favorite but not bad. I did really enjoy the fries. I got an apple fritter to go. I think it would have went a really long way if it could have been warmed. read more

Full Circle Doughnuts - Original Hero Burger with bacon - Donuts Near Me - Homewood, Alabama

The customer service was very good. They're very patient with me because I changed my selection of donuts to go in my box so many times because there were so many choices. They all look delicious. I will come again for sure. Good aesthetics for a donut shop! read more

Full Circle Doughnuts - Donut display of various donuts. - Donuts Near Me - Homewood, Alabama

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Hero will always have a place in my heart. I love their donuts and I love their food. I always go to hero to catch up with friends so it holds great memories. read more

Full Circle Doughnuts - Donuts Near Me - Homewood, Alabama

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I am a supermini (4) fanatic! I love them! The butter sauce on the buns is delectable! Major plus: ALL DAY BREAKFAST!!! Nice ambience and I like that they are always willing to ensure you received what you ordered with great customer service! The young man today was very courteous! I'll be back! read more

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Yummy food and fresh donuts with a slight retro vibe. We went later in the day so the donut selection wasn't too impressive but they taste great regardless. I ordered the loaded hashbrowns and added chicken sausage- it was very good! I love the hash browns here, they're crispy and uniquely shaped. The workers are friendly and the inside is adorable. Looking foward to coming back! read more

Full Circle Doughnuts - Loaded hashbrowns - Donuts Near Me - Homewood, Alabama

Service? Prompt and polite. Ambiance? Clean and comfortable, with indoor and shaded outdoor seating. Food? The burger on the fresh baked bun is fabulous but for me it is about the secret menu! I had a chicken sandwich, buffaloed and on a donut...just try it! read more

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Pricey but good. Apple fritter feeds 2. Donuts are large and of high quality Coffee was really good wish there was more in the bottle for the price read more

Full Circle Doughnuts - Strawberry original apple fritter - Donuts Near Me - Homewood, Alabama

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I got a kolache, coffee and donut. Everything was amazing! Service was really good too. Honestly for downtown pricing, the prices are great. It is fast casual and there were plenty of tables and chairs. read more

Wow! Not just doughnuts! They make breakfast, lunch and have alcohol to!!! We drove all around Trussville looking for breakfast, even Cracker Barrel was a 30 minute wait! We got a wonderful tour of how great the food was with Brady at the helm. He was sooo friendly and he described the food with such vibrancy and accuracy. He should be the poster boy for the restaurant. I was craving crunchy loaded waffle House style hashbrowns. Now I no longer need to go there. We ordered the: *Loaded Hash browns fried egg, onions, jalapeños, cheese sauce, pepper jam, cracked sauce. Add choice of meat for +3 They bake then, fried them for a delicious texture crunchy creamy texture. They came cut up in the shape of tater tots served with their signature cracked sauce which was tangy and savory and completely complimented the dish. Every bite brought a surprised smile to my lips! I added the fried chicken for +3.00 and it was just another delightful surprise. It was crunchy and tender! *Hero Breakfast 2 eggs, hash browns, choice of meat, HERO brioche toast with jam. Choose Bacon, patty sausage or sausage *The beniegts come hot, with plenty of powdered sugar and a sweet and tangy jam to dip into, and I did. *Pumpkin Latte - it was awesome! Eat your heart out Starbucks, burnt coffee. * Orange juice * lemonade Squeezed fresh and so good. We wanted to order a gallon, but it only comes in singles. The food is fresh and made to order. There will be a name change soon so It doesn't seem like a typical doughnut shop. They are putting in a drive through soon. The only things that would be cons, if I didn't inform you first are: 1. It's a rather small place so a large family and friends (church) gathering would be inconvenient. 2. The restrooms are one single for each sex. read more

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Had my first mediocre meal at Hero. I came here expecting another great hamburger lunch but was disappointed. The Classic Burger was overcooked and chard. The Apple Fritter was too thick , which made it "doughy/soggy" in the middle. I only ate half of it. Oh, and the unsweetened tea tasted awful. Made me wonder when was the last time the urn had been cleaned. I dumped the tea and switched to water. Hopefully, this lunch was a "one-off". I'm usually a big fan of Hero's. read more

Hero was great! We stopped by on a Saturday morning for a quick treat. The store was clean and there was no wait despite being busy. Plenty of food and dessert options. Cookies and Cream Donut: 10/10 Sensational. Soft and sweet. Will be back for this! Maple Sea Salt Donut: 9.5/10 Very soft and good, but it was a touch too sweet for us! Parking: They have their own lot with ample parking! read more

Full Circle Doughnuts - Cookies & Cream Doughnut: 10/10 - Donuts Near Me - Homewood, Alabama

I've been here several times, and I always have mixed emotions. The food is overpriced for what you get, in my opinion, and it's also hit or miss on taste. The glazed donut was really heavy without much flavor or texture, the banana pudding donut was okay but nothing superior or special. The breakfast fried chicken sandwich is really yummy, but the red spread they put on all their other sandwiches is pretty out of place to me. The quality of the chicken sausage and regular sausage was really good, but all the sandwiches had way too much sauce on them. We ordered 2 lattes, 2 coffees , 4 breakfast sandwiches, and 2 donuts, and it was $68. read more

Good flavors and classic, retro donut shop feel. Service speed is reasonable and moderately attentive. Some staff are normal and some are excellent. It's a good family feel but is also comfortable for young adult crowds. read more

I am most certainly a repeat offender at Hero, but this location seems to be poor representation of the brand. The food is still amazing, don't get me wrong, but this location always seems be battling issues such as: Availability of donuts, cleanliness in the dining area, the absolute BATTLEGROUND that is the parking lot, service is very hit or miss, and so on. I will spare the details. I love Hero, but I highly suggest going to the downtown location if you want to experience Hero in all of its glory read more

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Ran into this place for a quick lunch and decided on the Dad Burger: All beef patty, Pepper Jack, spicy mayo, bourbon bacon jam, oh my!! To say it was delicious would be an understatement. And the fries were amazing and even had seasoning salt on them. The seating area quickly filled with family's, groups of teenagers, and others simply dining alone. Either way, I think the experience fits and group and the food doesn't disappoint. read more

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Great (new) location and fantastic food! Doughnuts are always a staple but the breakfast sandwiches make my day.

Wonderful strawberry field gluten free doughnut! Highly recommend whether or not you are gluten sensitive . Staff amazing. read more

Full Circle Doughnuts - Strawberry fields gluten free doughnut - Donuts Near Me - Homewood, Alabama

For Thank You Thursday (11:16/2023), I want to send a huge thanks to the Hero Doughnuts in Homewood. My mama celebrated a birthday back in May. I did not have time to take off from work, but I wanted to do something special for her. She likes doughnuts and cinnamon rolls, so I did a DoorDash of Hero Doughnuts to her house. After looking at all the amazing flavors they had available that day, I decided on three: Original Glazed, Chocolate Glazed, and Banana Pudding. Since it was morning, I also sent her a fresh squeezed orange juice to go with it. You made her entire morning that day in May of 2023, Hero Doughnuts! She inhaled the chocolate glazed and told me it was still warm and gooey. She loved the other two also, which she spread out over four more days. We have not been to the actual restaurant to experience the ambiance of the place, but it is my plan to do that one day soon. To Hero Doughnuts: Please continue to provide excellent products and I have zero doubt that you'll become a rock solid staple of Birmingham. You are already incredible in our eyes. Thank you SO much! Happy "Thank You Thursday"!! read more

I am not a doughnut guy, but the Boston Crème almost converted me. It's great. Don't sleep on the grilled items. Breakfast sandwiches and burgers are tough to beat. read more

One of my favorite stops in Birmingham. Doughnuts are amazing, but the loaded hash browns are my fave!

Donut were so, so tasty! Especially warmed up! What I enjoyed most about their donuts were that they weren't overwhelming sweet. The raspberry filling donuts were my favorite but the chocolate covered donuts were delicious as well. When they're room temperature they're good... but when I popped mine in the microwave for about 10 seconds it transformed into a miracle. Service was nice. read more

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Service is quick and timely. Ambience is fun. Food is okay. - I was most excited about trying the super minis and they were not good. The mini buns they came on were delicious, but the actual chicken looked and tasted pretty bad. It was a lot of bland breading and not much chicken. - The breakfast bun is probably one of their best things on the menu. It is very similar to the breakfast sandwiches that Sam's Super Sandwiches in downtown Homewood makes, but with a little more heat from the sauces on it. - I've had their donuts before. I love their little hero's donut holes, the Boston cream, and cereal milk. Their peaches and cream donut wasn't good at all. The peaches were hard as a rock and the icing and donut were wayyyyy too sweet. Bourbon peach was okay. The breaded crumbs wasn't great but the filling on the inside was out of this world. I would buy the filling if it was sold by the jar. The bread pudding donut. Not of a fan of it at all. I won't be getting that again. Texture is kind of funky. I see what they're trying to do, but I think they missed the mark. - The banana pudding on the other hand is amazing and you definitely need to get your hands on one before they sell out. Atmosphere is better than the food. Food is hit or miss depending on what you order. Not worth picking up to-go. read more

Full Circle Doughnuts - Donuts Near Me - Homewood, Alabama

Service is quick and timely. Ambience is fun. Food is okay. - I was most excited about trying the super minis and they were not good. The mini buns they came on were delicious, but the actual chicken looked and tasted pretty bad. It was a lot of bland breading and not much chicken. - The breakfast bun is probably one of their best things on the menu. It is very similar to the breakfast sandwiches that Sam's Super Sandwiches in downtown Homewood makes, but with a little more heat from the sauces on it. - I've had their donuts before. I love their little hero's donut holes, the Boston cream, and cereal milk. Their peaches and cream donut wasn't good at all. The peaches were hard as a rock and the icing and donut were wayyyyy too sweet. Bourbon peach was okay. The breaded crumbs wasn't great but the filling on the inside was out of this world. I would buy the filling if it was sold by the jar. The bread pudding donut. Not of a fan of it at all. I won't be getting that again. Texture is kind of funky. I see what they're trying to do, but I think they missed the mark. - The banana pudding on the other hand is amazing and you definitely need to get your hands on one before they sell out. Atmosphere is better than the food. Food is hit or miss depending on what you order. Not worth picking up to-go. read more

Full Circle Doughnuts - Superhero chicken minis. This is how it came when I opened the box up. - Donuts Near Me - Homewood, Alabama

Hot chocolate and coffee were good. The place was clean with ample seating. The staff were nice. This review is only for the doughnuts and I prefer a light glaze or cake doughnut. The doughnut itself was good just too much topping . We tried 6 different ones and the only one we cared for was the vanilla glazed. Just too much topping for my taste and my child's taste. read more

!am such of fan of the Hero peach and apple fritters, a regular Saturday morning treat at our house! This morning my husband decided to pick up breakfast for us at Hero. The last time we were there we saw a delicious looking dish on the rail. Girl beyond the counter said it was their hash brown dish. Looked like a generous serving of big potato chunks with an egg sauces and other things. He got this , it tasted good, but the sauce was too hot for my spicy loving husband and was definitely not an overly generous serving! I ordered the chicken minis, mini being an apt definition. 2 split ( burned) rolls with quarter inch thick bit of tasteless chicken . There appeared to be a bit of black pepper- No salt( not a fan of overly salty food, but a capable cook knows that a bit enhances flavor). As far any sauce- there was none! Thankfully we also order an apple fritter to share for a bit of sweet or so I thought . I did not expect an under cooked wet center , but that is what we got. Again surprised and terribly disappointed! Certainly don't know what to think? Maybe the morning team collectively had a bad night's sleep and just weren't rested up! read more

Full Circle Doughnuts - Chicken mini??? - Donuts Near Me - Homewood, Alabama

Heard about these doughnuts on some travel show I was watching and finally had a chance to visit! So many different flavors to choose from! All wonderful! Parking is a little tight at this location, and the inside gets crowded, but they are super quick! The workers were all so nice and efficient. The doughnuts themselves are yeast doughnuts that are very fluffy and somewhat light. Not as airy as a Krispy Kreme, but not dense at all. The maple was a favorite as well as the chocolate caramel. I also got some fun flavors, like cookie monster and Fruity Pebbles crusted. These doughnuts made the house very happy when we showed up with a dozen in hand. Would definitely return. read more

Full Circle Doughnuts - Donuts Near Me - Homewood, Alabama

Staff was friendly and attentive. Restaurant was clean. Food was disappointing. Burger patty was smaller than the slice of tomato. Very little flavor. Shake and fries were adequate. Huge let down on the burger. read more

Let's discuss the doughnut. Perfection. They're light, airy, not too sweet and come with a variety of toppings. Our personal favorites are cereal milk, sugar and spice and todays find- old fashioned bourbon. Worth a stop! read more

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Hero first impression is amazing. Looks good from the outside, then when you walk in, you're overwhelmed with the smell of fresh doughnuts and other delicious food. But that's not it. Music is fantastic, Prince-Little Red Corvette...come on! How can it get better. The employees are VERY courteous and welcoming. Everything is so clean. If you come in the afternoon, the doughnuts may be few or gone. They get really busy on beautiful Saturday mornings so what can you say? I had a hero Dad Burger which was delicioso, and the buns, so soft. I love soft buns. Also had ranch fries which were covered with cheese sauce and some ranch and they were great too. I really don't see how you can go wrong with this superb eatery. I highly recommend it and also a visit to the park right across the street... Homewood Central Park read more

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Our family has had more doughnuts than we can count from here but today was the first time we actually tried their burgers so now I feel like I can accurately rate them. We tried the kids cheeseburger, dad burger, and classic. All were delicious and savory. I wish mine had a little less butter (something I very rarely say) we all did like the sandwiches. As for the fries, they were slightly overdone but seasoned to perfection. When it came time for sweets we got the doughnut holes, cereal doughnut, sprinkles, and blueberry. We've also tried the regular glaze, cinnamon, peanut butter, strawberry, and caramel doughnuts. Like always they were light, fluffy, and devilishly tasty. You seriously cannot go wrong with any pastry you get there. Best part might be the lovely face you're greeted with, Sarah. She's funny and friendly and is the epitome of excellent customer service. We may have brought home some doughnuts but we are already excited for our next dozen! read more

Full Circle Doughnuts - Classic burger - Donuts Near Me - Homewood, Alabama

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Had takeout. I had the Dad's burger. Very tasty. I would order it with bacon next time. My wife had the classic burger,which she also enjoyed. We plan to go back. read more

Stopped by this great place in Homewood the other day and really enjoyed it! Located just across the street from the Homewood park, this doughnut shop is wonderful. I chose the Maple Sea Salt doughnut and my friend had the vanilla cream. It was late in the afternoon, but both doughnuts were soft, fluffy, and delicious. Maple has always been one of my favorite flavors, and I loved this version with the sea salt to balance the sweetness. The Inside of the shop was clean and bright. They have taken over the space that used to house Nabeel's grocery store and are in the process of renovating it. There wasn't any noise or commotion though. We will definitely stop by in the future to test out other flavors! read more

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The location is great! The atmosphere is great! The staff is great! Located just steps away from Railroad park, they are located perfect for a quick stop off for a snack or drink if you're already in the area exploring. The atmosphere is very casual and laid back. They have two different serving areas, one for the food ordering, but if you want one of the adult beverages (looks like they specialize in local breweries) then there is a full service bar in another section. Staff were all so friendly and helpful. My wife had got a coffee and needed some creamer. They guy working the counter was busy, but yelling (nicely) for the other person to work to help and get her what she needed. Really good attention to customer service. Kind of the low point, was the actual donut snacks that we got. I guess in all fairness it was the end of the day and they had probably been there since the morning, but non the less, they were somewhat underwhelming. I would like to come back and try some actual menu item stuff or a fresh donut. I imagine the experience would be different. We'd for sure come back here again, when we do I anticipate a review update! read more

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Well, this isn't what I was expecting to give as the rating. I have seen Hero on social media and they have an amazing social media presence that gives them sort of a hype appeal - with that there was a certain expectation in my head. I had attempted to order through UBEREATS one morning but after several minutes of placing my order, realized my order was rejected. I attempted again the next day at an earlier time as I really wanted to try the amazing Hero donuts! Ordered the conecuh, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich with an original glazed donut and strawberry donut. The sandwich was good, but not anything special. The original glazed was alright. And I did not enjoy the strawberry one at all. Not sure if maybe something was off with it or what but I took a bite and could not eat anymore. The order was prepared correctly so kudos to that. And maybe I just had it in my head that it was going to be something other than what I had experienced. It's not that I wouldn't eat here again so to say, but it won't really be a top choice for me. read more

Full Circle Doughnuts - conecuh egg cheese breakfast sandwich - Donuts Near Me - Homewood, Alabama

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Way more than doughnuts! Great spot to meet friends and have a delicious breakfast with eggs, meat, hash browns and gourmet coffees. The doughnuts were delicious too! read more

Full Circle Doughnuts - Gourmet coffees and breakfast - Donuts Near Me - Homewood, Alabama

**** Updated Review **** I have been back multiple times now. Since my office has moved and with the detours due to the downtown overpass construction, it is a little more convenient to stop by and pick up for breakfast. My most recent visit, I tried the Peach Fritter. I also recently tried the Carrot Cake and Ugly Donut. My favorite so far is easily the Carrot Cake. I do like that there seems to be more choices of the smaller size at $2.50 each. I have also tried the Double Cheeseburger for lunch and have to agree that it is a really good burger. I am now looking forward to trying the Chicken Sandwich. *** Previous Review *** I tried the Maple Sea Salt and Side Kicks (similar to doughnut holes) and my son had 2 of the OG Mini. I thought they were really good. As others have mentioned, I also thought a bit overpriced. While the regular size were very large $3.50-4 is a bit of a stretch when other options exist that I can get 2 or 3 for that price that are just as good. I also tend to prefer a variety, so I would rather have 2 different flavors than 1 giant one. My suggestion would be to have a bigger variety of the "mini" (normal size) and fewer specialty available at the "regular" (jumbo size). That would be more likely to draw me back for breakfast or a doughnut craving. I do intend to stop by and try a burger for lunch soon. For breakfast, it is just not convenient enough and not a big enough of a draw for me to come back. read more

Full Circle Doughnuts - Maple Sea Salt - Donuts Near Me - Homewood, Alabama

It's hard not to love Hero Doughnuts. I first came across this delicious local brand when they started as food stand at Pepper Place Farmer's Market. It was then that I had my mind blown by the maple sea salt doughnut which savored of the best, fattest pancake you've ever had in your life. Artisanal, creative, hearty, comforting, everything a craft doughnut should be. Of course I had to check out their brick and mortar. The decor is vintage inspired and beautiful with its tile and neon signs. The space has an energy to it, which is good, because I usually feel anything but energized after stuffing doughnuts in my face. It also doesn't hurt that Hero faces the beautiful park in South Homewood where less sluggish diners could walk their doughnuts off if they so choose. The doughnuts are killer, the kolaches are to die for, and the coffee is...fine! Going to Hero Doughnuts always makes me feel like I'm spoiling myself in the best way. Hard to walk out without a smile on your face. read more

Full Circle Doughnuts - Jalapeño kolache - Donuts Near Me - Homewood, Alabama

A great place for a snack or lunch. I got the pumpkin creme donut, a hamburger and chips, and a sausage kolache - all for about $12.50. All of these items were great. The donut was excellent, the burger was a bang for the buck win, and the kolache had Conecuh sausage in it! The burger is a great deal for $4.50 (creme filled donut was $3.50), and I recommend that you try it. It packed a punch in the taste category as well as the value category. The Conecuh sausage made all the difference in the kolache. I would take this burger and kolache as winner in a head to head match against most other Birmingham area semi-fast food items. read more

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