I stopped in this place because it's always recommended when I'm in the area. It's a local favorite and it's right next to a college campus. First impression walking in was great. Greeted immediately and no line. Super clean. I ordered glazed donuts and petite fours. I quickly noticed one pan of donuts looked sad and almost like yesterdays. Well that may have been what I got because the icing was already off and they were a bit chewy. Kinda buttery dough which I think would have been great. These were also the smallest donut I've ever had. They honestly were just ok. I would definitely go back because I feel like they have to be fresh and I went in around noon. Although I didn't care for the petite four I will try a few an other things next time. read more

Harlow's DO-Nut & Bakery - Donuts Near Me - Alexandria, Louisiana

I go when in Alexandria. The best cinnamon twist of any place I have ever been. Friendly local place

We've ordered from Harlows three times now, to pick up cakes on our drive in from Tampa. We have only ordered a coconut cream cake with strawberry filling in the past. This time we added a Gentilly cake, because Rouses was out. Man oh man!!! Theirs is so much better than Rouses and I didn't think that was possible! (Thank you to the cake makers at Harlows for taking a last minute order on the Gentilly cake It was not only beautiful, but delicious as well. read more

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Harlows is hands down the best donut shop in central Louisiana. Everything is always so fresh and yummy!!!

Literally the best cakes in town!!! You get what you pay for !!! Great service and amazing cakes . Use them for every event we celebrate with a cake!!! read more

Love Harlows I moved here 6 months ago and it's a gem. The Donuts are divine; Sausage Biscuits and Biscuit Bombs!! They have a nice area to sit by yourself or meet with Friends or Family enjoy Donuts and Coffee!! If you haven't found Harlows Bakery you really need to read more

My favorite kolaches..... the bacon and cream cheese is amazing The biscuit bombs are great This is the only place I will order cakes from in this area The people are always friendly to us I don't know what else to say except they have never disappointed me read more

Amazing! Their King Cakes are hands down the best. Sweet employees that goes out of their way to make you feel loved and welcomed.

Whoa! So glad I stopped at this spot. Everything else was closed since it was Memorial Day so I figured I'd just stop at a McDonald's in Pineville before started the 30 minute drive to my parents. I remembered there being a little donut shop here, but assumed that a family owned business would be closed on a holiday - nope! I figured I'd get my favorite - an apple fritter - but then I saw they had kolaches! And they had them made the way I tend to like (the meat is fully enclosed in the dough) and they looked soft and buttery!! So I grabbed some to take to my parents along with an apple fritter. The fritter was huge, but disappointing. I had a hard time finding any apples and it was more greasy than anything. But the kolaches?? Those were great! I'll definitely be stopping here to pick some up next time I'm in town! read more

So this place is not fancy to say the least. They offer donuts, brownies, cakes, cookies, coffee, some sodas and hot chocolate... thats it. But let me tell you, the Donuts melt in your mouth soooooo good! If you get there early enough you can be one of the luckly ones to get a bag of donut holes... love them, and if you are there especially early they will still be warm. Great King cakes, when in season! In the 9 months we lived in the area I think I gain 10 pounds just eating the donuts. read more

I just don't get it. Why on EARTH would you eat at this place when there are 2 Shipley's Donuts in Alexandria? Their taste, quality, and overall experience is litereally incomparable! ___________________ UPDATED REVIEW: I treid Harlow's again a few days ago and the plain glazed donut was soooo good. I'm thinking the first time the donuts were not at the appropriate temperature. These were warm and tasty and soft. So I revoke my prior review :) read more

Donuts are fabulous! They have a seating area with plenty of tables too. We saw some beautiful decorated cakes on display too. The employees were very helpful and very sweet. It's definitely a must try! read more

Harlow's DO-Nut & Bakery - a variety of cakes - Donuts Near Me - Alexandria, Louisiana

Harlows is the donut joint in Pineville. The glaze donuts are good. Nothing special, always better fresh and Hot. Small-town decor that mementoes, fan pics, and deer heads. The Bake and decorate cakes, which my girls always enjoy looking at. read more

Harlow's DO-Nut & Bakery - Deer heads and donuts. - Donuts Near Me - Alexandria, Louisiana

The donuts were great. Cakes and cupcakes looked delectable. Coffee was hot and fresh. I'd recommend this spot to anyone in the area.

I had the praline king cake and it was just terrible. The cake part was just super dry, the filling was nothing like pralines, and the topping...what was that? It was like chocolate that didn't taste good and I'm definitely a chocolate lover. My friend loves loves loves this place so to each's own. read more

I love Harlow's Donuts. Every time I come home for a visit I have to get donuts from Harlow's. Their chocolate filled donuts are heaven. Friendly staff! Best donut you'll ever eat! read more

Yummy do-nuts! I loved this place in high school (eating do-nuts before school on days when I woke up early enough). The interior is exactly the same as it was when I was in high school. Some things never change! read more

Donuts are fair, not real tasty and a bit too much air. They have many other baked products such as cupcakes, cakes, etc. There are numerous other choices in the area for donuts, so I can't say Harlows is at the top of the choice list. read more

Absolutely wonderful every time. Starting to think this place is why my blood sugar is always so high

Best in the country. I had a friend from Atlanta who swore by Krispy Kremes. Hated Shipleys and Dunkin'. Wouldn't try a Harlow's until I paid him $5 to try it. He did, gave me my money back and said I ruined him for all other donuts. He sends me emails from Atlanta wanting to know if I'm coming out and to bring him two dozen. read more

This place has been around for as long as i can remember. Known for its baked goods, such as its donuts, cakes, and kolaches, Harlow's is a family friendly place that has a kind staff, and a nice interior. That being said, the food here doesn't do much to impress. I've been in here twice now, as I'm the kind of person that will give a place at least 2 chances, provided the first wasn't horrible. I won't give this place a third try. The kolaches are dry, and most of the time, the filling inside is scrunched to one side, making the dry bread more evident. And as far as the donuts are concerned, they barely have any filling either, although at least I'm not just eating dry bread that's sweet. All in all, there are much better donut places around, and the only recommendation I can give this is that you skip it. read more

Ms. DeAnne fyi, You were the one to always hang up! I also dont put such reviews, but your shop is the only one who treated me like that! I kept calling coz you already have my card details. And its not like 15 calls. Dont exaggerate! I wouldnt say youre a bitch if you arent! Well your tone was being so! The only time you changed is when I told you I was recording our call coz I was so pissed off with the way you handled it. You would hang up every after you say "pay upon pick up" Which ive been telling you my order is going to be a gift to someone and that someone will be the one picking it up. I called my bank and its because of multple try and theres a wrong info being entered. And have it fixed so I could use it again. Thats why I called back. You were so lazy to assist on the phone thats why it took us few times to tell you about my details. I wouldnt call if my card details wasnt given to you. Ofc I need to know whats the update and to still proceed because I really want to order from your shop! You were never considerate. I called for about 7000 miles away only to be treated like that! How disappointing. And your attitude is worst than mine, you only sound good here but when you were on the phone talking to me youre the best version of a bitch! So I dont regret posting this! read more

I came in earlier today with my friend and her service dog in training (my service dog was at home), we walked in, got our food, and sat down to eat. We were not seated for 5 minutes before the employee who served us came out and asked for papers, we politely explained that there are no papers in the USA and that registries were scams, she then went in the back and got the owner, when the owner came out she immediately screamed "who's gonna sue me?" And then proceeded to ask if the person with the dog had left. She. Didn't. Know. He. Was. There. He was under the table sleeping. We raised our hands and she proceeded to come over to us already obviously irritated, asked us for papers to which we politely declined and explained again. She repeated herself again, and I gave her the ADA.gov website along with tge specific section that adresses service dogs. She proceeded to insult her dog repeatedly and threatedned us with the police and health department who we told her to call. She went in the back to call them and did not come back out. I have severe anxiety, PTSD, and panic attack disorder and was visibly shaking and bordering on a panic attack, while my friends dog was alerting her to high blood pressure. Over all this has been the worst customer service, Ada compliance, and arrogance I've experienced in my 3 years as a service dog handler. Me and my family have been loyal customers since they opened, but will never engage with them again. read more