It's hard not to be a fan of donuts. I have no doubt that Golden Donuts fries the best donuts in Columbus. Are these the best donuts I've ever had? Nope. Donut King blows these donuts away (http://www.yelp.com/biz/donut-king-minneola) but since we are a couple hundred of miles from Donut King we decided to try these while on vacay. The shop is in a not so great part of town. The employee working the counter was nice though and they have a drive thru. We got a variety of donuts to try. I would compare these to Krispy Kreme. They are very, very similar to them in size, shape and flavor. We did snag some pull apart glazed donut thing that had just come off the belt and they were warm and delicious. Overall they did not have a huge selection but they had all the most popular types. I think my favorite thing I tried from Golden Donuts was their glazed cinnamon roll. Perfect pairing with my morning coffee! read more

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first time customer ! an I can absolutely say I will be back . doughnuts were everything and more, definitely at the top of my list of doughnuts 10/10 .. and the service was awesome as well, good vibes all over! read more

What do they make these out of? Crack? I'm a pretty mellow guy. I try to be a good person and share my bounty with others, but come near my Golden doughnut and I will snarl at you like a dog protecting his bone. They cost next to nothing; angels sing when you bite into them. OK, so doughnuts are really not good for you, but self control is overrated. The glazed doughnuts are every bit as good as Krispy Kreme but much less costly. They have plenty of varieties of doughnuts there too. I have to say that I'm not as wild about their cake doughnuts. They have a diner like "doughnut" hole in the wall shop (see what I did there) that has a counter to sit a and a drive up window get your fix a la go go. If you go inside you can see the freshly made glazed doughnuts travelling across the conveyor - hot and fresh - which, by the way, is how they will give them to you. read more

Amazing HOT donuts and. big shout out to the lady who works there and comes out IN THE RAIN to speed up line by taking orders!

Donuts are delicious! I love the chocolate cake, blueberry cake, pumpkin cake, gingerbread cake, and many more. The staff is so friendly! These are my favorite donuts of all time! read more

The service was great. Donuts were awesome!!!! Great location and reasonably priced!!

I have never visited location, but these donuts have been brought to the office on a few occassions-- they are so good! I recall them once melting in my mouth...I would def reccomend (over other big chain donut shops in the area) read more

Better than Krispy Kreme. Yes, believe it or not these donuts just taste better and there's more dough in them than Krispy Kreme. The prices are a little cheaper than Krispy Kreme, but when you buy a dozen mixed you can get dozen glazed for $11!! That's like getting a dozen free, if it were Krispy Kreme. If it is your first time there, they give you a complimentary fresh glazed donut its still gooey and warm. There service is great and they are very friendly. We've been there twice already and its our new go to donut place. These donuts also last longer in the fridge than Krispy Kreme. When you want to eat it, take it out of the fridge and microwave it for 10 seconds. Enjoy!! read more

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These are the best glazed donuts in Columbus//Phenix City area. They melt in your mouth. My family lives far away but we drive for these donuts. read more

The best donut I have had in awhile ! Very moist I had a apple fritter love the taste other places it is kind of a hard fritter this place was fantastic I would go here again! Also I tried the icing with chocolate chips that was delicious read more

This is definitely the Krispy Kreme of Columbus. Making a trip down from at Atlanta to Florida bad this was the first place on my mind. Be sure to stop by. Free donut on first visit. read more

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Eat donuts in Columbus and staff is always amazing. Only place in town where you can get twist.

I normally don't really like donut. However, their donuts are the only one I can finish a few at once! Their Glazed Original Donut is the best! read more

Wow. I never dreamed a doughnut could be this good. I love Randy's Donuts in LA, and used to be impressed by Krispy Kreme. No longer impressed, KK. These things absolutely melt in your mouth. After exchanging KC BBQ suggestions with a young lady (Lauren) downtown at the jewelry antique store, she sent me to Golden Donuts. She was 100% correct in doing so!! Service was quick inside (long drive through lane), and get a 13th doughnut when ordering a dozen!! LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE! read more

Reading the reviews is what made me want to try this place out, and I'm soooooo glad I did! I'm not a fan of Krispy Kreme nor Dunkin Donuts; because I'm always looking for a donut that comes close to this little donut shop back home in Blytheville, Arkansas called "Jerrie-Lynn's". And just like Jerrie-Lynn's, these are THE BEST hands down!!!! read more

Wow we call them Crack Donuts as if you try one you will be addicted. The hot glazed donuts just melt in your mouth. Can't say anymore than that they blow everyone else's glazed donuts away. Haven't tried anything else besides the glazed, no need to the glazed are so good. read more

Yaaaaaaay! But noooo because calories. I always judge a donut shop based on their plain glazed donut and they certainly do a good job. They glaze their donuts pretty generously, it's more of a flakey glaze than a wet one, and the bread is soft and fluffy. My only qualm was I could kind of smell the old oil it was fried in. Their chocolate glaze was decent, but I liked the plain glazed the best. I did not see any maple flavors and they don't sell donut holes individually (at least when I went.) Instead they stick 4 donut holes together and make a square donut. I was not a fan because it was dry perhaps due to overcooking.. I think you get less bang for your buck if you go with the donut hole smash anyway. It was under $9 for 13 donuts and they are open 24/7!! read more

This was my first time visiting Golden Donuts. I wanted to visit a doughnut place in the local area but all that came up was Dunkin Donuts and Krispy Kreme. These places aren't bad, but I wanted something different and new. I stumbled across Golden Donuts and I saw that it had amazing reviews. I finally drove over to try it out myself and they are by far the best doughnuts I've ever had. When I walked into the store, the staff were friendly and quick to service me. I asked for 3 chocolate and 3 glazed. The doughnuts were hot and smelled delicious. I saw the lady pull them off of the little doughnut circle too. When I took a bite, they were warm, sweet, and flavorful. I only paid about $5 too. I will definitely be coming back. Inexpensive, delicious, and I felt welcomed. NOTE: The photo was about an hour after I actually bought the doughnuts. read more

Golden Donuts - Donuts Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

Best place in town to get hot, fresh delicious glazed donuts! If you are a Columbus native or just visiting, You have to try this place!! Especially when the hot donut sign is on! And be sure to have the most divine apple fritter for your money that you will ever taste! Love Golden Donuts! And greatly appreciate all of the hard work they put in to the pastries. read more

I picked up donuts for work before Christmas. I've heard about these since I've been in Columbus. They remind me a lot of The National chain but better. I think it's the icing. It's a little thicker the the competitors. read more

I'm convinced that Golden Donut is the only place in town, & beyond, to get an AUTHENTIC Apple Fritter! Moved back here after nationwide travels; we were stunned to see how even Dunkin' Donuts' fritter, first by sight, lacked the so important shape- now is nothing more than a round-raised cinnamon bun with one or two microscopic pieces of Apple & Virtually no cinnamon flavor. Then, over time we tried several other donut shops/bakeries just to find the same. Should have known that Golden Donuts would still have their same authentic recipe! Oh so scrumptious!! Definitely worth the ride across town for those fritters along with their other signature donuts! Had forgotten about this little gem-of-a-shop in Columbus being here, and of course, their staff like, Angela, & the others give the same outstanding customer service! read more

I wanted to try donuts that were not a chain. I went early to get warm donuts and they weren't. I didn't think they had a variety of donuts. I wanted a apple fritter and they didn't have any. I went at 6:45am and they should have had all their donuts available. I won't be going back. read more

Fresh donuts legit still warm...The customer service was great they were super nice.My kids liked the glazed the best the sprinkle donuts were a bit to sweet.We don't eat donuts often maybe once a year and my kids don't eat a lot of sweets its nothing against Golden Donut that's typical for my kids they want to love the sprinkles but its always to sweet no matter where they go... read more

Cheap, delicious, and fresh donuts. This place is a GEM. I recommend spending your dollars here. The donuts are soft and gentle, it melts in your mouth. They even have a drive thru! The service is always nice here! I love Golden Donuts. Better than Krispy Kreme :) read more

Donuts are good. Prices are a little on the high side. Would give a 4/5, but just pulled up at 1:40 on a Sunday, and they've already put up the closed sign (stated hours are until 2:00). Watched 5 other cars drive away empty-handed. Not the first time this has happened -- starting to get a reputation! read more

All you need to know: Open 24 hours Drivethru Better than Krispy Kreme Cheap Give this place a try on a Tuesday afternoon, after a night downtown, or bless your co-workers with a hot dozen. The only thing that may be a cause for concern is the math skills of the employees can be a little shaky! read more

Great fresh donuts. The only reason it's 4 stars and not 5 is because the selection is not very extensive, and I'm also not a huge fan of the regular "cream" filling. I was expecting more of a boston cream and was disappointed when I bit into the pillow goodness. Otherwise, their donuts are as fresh as you can get and the service is friendly! read more

I don't usually drive all the way across town for donuts, but I had a craving today. I was definitely not alone, as there was a line of cars waiting for the drive-thru. I went in a got service very quickly, the donuts were delicious. Maybe not a huge selection but they have both cake and the regular donuts, and reasonable prices. The cashier was busy but friendly, so overall I cannot complain about any thing. I myself like a lot of icing on my donuts, so I was very happy with the donuts I got here. My wife got custard filled and jelly filled, and the kids got chocolate covered and glazed. I will come back and try some of the fancier donuts for breakfast. They all looked really good. read more

Best donuts in Columbus, GA. The building is a little rough and needs a little work, but it is one of the last of it's kind. They have donuts and more donuts, no foo foo bagels or any of that type of stuff. The girls who work there are friendly and fast. They are worth the trip if you are downtown Columbus, GA. read more

Omg ok these are worth the drive no matter where u live. Super friendly service and hands down best donuts I've ever had. Looked like even a drive up window if u didn't wanna get out of the car!!!!! Seating inside with a bar type seating as well. Didn't try any of the drinks or coffee but will for sure next time ! read more

Golden Donuts - Ok so they already got a bit eaten but glaze /twists hands down best ever ! - Donuts Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

Excellent place for a stop. We live in Atlanta and often travel to the southwest and when possible, we stop at Golden Donuts. The glace donuts are the best, they are always fresh and yummy. If you take some to go, you will not be able to resist​ to open the box before heading off. read more

Whenever I visit my family in Alabama I have to stop by here , I've love this place since I was a kid . It's better than Krispy Kreme.

Best donut shop I've ever been to. To start with the obvious, the donuts are really good as well as some of their other pastries (e.g. cinnamon rolls). For me though the biggest game changer that gives the store five stars was how friendly and helpful the employees are. read more

The Customer Service that was given to us tonight was awe full. Very rude stated could not hear us tonight pulled to window gave us a total instead of letting us finish. Coffees were horrible.. very disappointed. read more

Love love love Golden Donuts! Cannot recommend more highly and these donuts won't break the bank!

Have heard of this place, but couldn't possibly imagine it would be better than the other places we've had. We happened to just come across it, so the only logical decision was to go see what it was about. We walked in and were given free donuts for being first time guests. I can't even explain how incredible these donuts are. They're hands down the best donuts my husband and I have ever had. The epitome of melt in your mouth goodness. They stay soft alllll day. read more

What can I say about the best donuts in the area. The staff here is always pleasant and they are open late night. Fresh, good donuts and smiles to go with it. read more

Tried this place on New Year's Day, weren't expecting them to be open but they were, wish freshly baked donuts, the drive they was hopping but because this was my first time I opted to go in, dr like an old times diner with donuts, the ladies behind the counter were great, there was a large variety and they were really helpful with my questions, and making suggestions, took home a mixed donuts, absolutely no complaints, this ace was great! read more

Golden Donuts - A freshly baked mixed dozen I purchased on a Rainer New Year's Day... - Donuts Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

I found this place by accident on a rather tortuous trip from Atlanta to Key West, FL on my Harley with my sister. Amazing donuts, 1000 times better than the nasty Dunkin or Crispy creme. SO I stopped by an another trip down to Orlando from Huntsville. I am going 100's on miles out of my way for these things. That good. read more

Golden Donuts - Donuts Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

Ive heard of this place but never stopped by. They always are so busy. Today I decided to drive by. This adorable well spoken guy who says he name was Jordan ask me what I would like. I told him I really didn't know as I've never been there . He said just a minute and brought back a glazed donut saying try these they are My favorite . It was the best donut I've ever had. Needless to say next week im picking up a few dozen for staff read more