I love this place a lot. They have a very tasty menu. My favorite donut is the Maple Sea Salt but the bread pudding donut is dense and delicious. This location is in the Summerville area which is heavily changing. There's a new Publix across the street and many new things withing walking distance. They have an outdoor patio behind Pete's Hotdogs but also some cozy inside seating if you like the old hamburger shop with countertop service. Their burgers are worth noting as well as their breakfast sandwiches. They add a bit of their own flare with a pepper jam on their breakfast sandwiches, which if you're into putting jam on your breakfast biscuits, that might interest you a bit. I'm not big into that, and I still enjoy it. The burgers and chicken sandwiches are also using fresh buns with fresh ingredients which you can't really find a lot of places in the city making their own buns. Most will use Martins, which i'm not complaining about those, but to find a fresh made bun hamburger in these times is amazing. As I'm finishing up this review, I'm reminding myself I need to go here more often. read more

They make HANDS DOWN the BEST sausage, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich that I have EVER had the pleasure of having! The sesame seed bun seems to be made from scratch, and is crusty on the outside and chewy and fluffy on the inside. The pork sausage patty is moist, tasty, and juicy without falling apart, and very well seasoned. The egg was fried to perfection, and although there was a bit of runny yolk, it was not so much that it soaked the bun or made the sandwich needlessly messy. The sweet and tangy Hero Pepper Jelly is the perfect foil to the fried egg, cheese, and sausage, and for lovers of all things sweet and salty (such as myself), it amplifies the flavors of this sandwich to the next level. AND I had this delivered by Uber Eats, and it arrived late, but it still tasted ridiculously yummy, so I can't even imagine how good their food is in person! read more

Updating my review to add for savory items on the menu and a dine-in experience! There is plenty of seating. We came during a busy rush (noon on Sunday) and still had decently quick service, friendly as well, and were able to snag a table inside with no problems! The burgers here are really good!! Almost a smash burger style, with the fresh toasted bun, great toppings, we will be back for more savory items here!! The dad burger has great flavor with the jalapeños and pepper jack. 10/10 across the board from us! Can't wait to try more of the menu. read more

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Always a great spot to grab lunch. There's always an assortment of delicious donuts to select from and the super crunch chicken sandwich makes for a great lunch. The service is usually pretty quick and every dish I've had has been served up pretty hot. read more

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This is a case of expectations versus reality. Social media the apple fritter looks absolutely stunning. Chunky, well fried, nice apple pieces, everything you would look for. But when you go in that's not what you get. Well that's not what I got. I got a flat, mushy, under fried, soggy, apple less, grease cake. I tried to reach out directly to discuss maybe a bad day or had a new guy on the fritters but no response. So I'd have to say poor food, poor service, abut the space itself is decent. Small but sufficient. read more

Hero Doughnuts & Buns - What I got Apple fritter - Donuts Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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After a day of torn, good donut spot here in Atlanta. I landed here at hero donuts, and let me tell you for cake donuts but I was thoroughly surprise. Best cake donuts spot in the city, but it was not the best thing on the menu the little chicken tenders, proved to be the winner today.. read more

Hero Doughnuts & Buns - Sidechicks. Glaze Donuts - Donuts Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Burger With Pistachio doughnut and Cold Brew. A quintessential night shift breakfast. Hero makes a tremendous burger and doughnuts. The service was great. The burger is super juicy and flavorful. The Doughnut selection is very diverse. Such a great establishment. I'll be back. You're welcome!! read more

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Got to try some donuts by someone who brought them to work. Didn't find them to be particularly interesting but decent enough. Not sure if I'd go out of my way to try them again. read more

Hello!! So Resturant was slightly friendly. Ordered a Americano. Got a cup of flavored water. Went and asked for regular coffee, guy at front apologized and remade coffee! Great right! "NO", we also order mini's (chicken). The chicken was burned and hard the buns was extremely burnt!! These people are retaliatory!! Do not no what customer service looks like... bunch of immature children running the place. read more

Hero Doughnuts & Buns - Burt retaliatory chicken!! Terrible customer service!! - Donuts Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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I've visited this place on several occasions. I love its addition to Summerhill and the variety. We've tried most of the donuts! Loved every one of them, but am a lover of the peanut butter!! My go to lunch order is the chicken sandwich. I usually just get the black coffee, and they even have carafes if you are wanting to get coffee for up to 10 people! It comes with cups and stirrers, etc. The location is great and as of now there is ample free parking across the street! They have both indoor and outdoor seating. The vibe is casual and they are usually quick with your order..although it isn't fast food. The bread is always baked fresh and is amazing!!! I take my family here from our of town as the price is decent but still on the pricey side compared to chains! Go check this place out! read more

Hero Doughnuts & Buns - Indoor seating! - Donuts Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Got to try Hero Doughnuts and Buns located near the Trilith Studios! When first entering, I enjoyed the retro style interior design. I came with a large group and the staff was very accommodating and had a great attitude! We decided to try an assortment of donuts and I selected the hash brown platter with chicken added. They had fun donut flavors and I had a chance to try the tiramisu donut which was pretty good. I appreciate that it wasn't too overwhelmingly sweet, and the cream filled inside helped balance the icing on top. I also enjoyed the hash brown platter as each hashbrown "cube" was perfectly crispy on the outside and soft in the inside. The egg was cooked perfectly, and I opted to have chicken with this dish. I think if you are looking for a cute and fun place to have breakfast, Hero is your place! They also have other items if you are craving more lunch items than breakfast. read more

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A ton of delicious donut shops are popping up in Atlanta but Hero is definitely my HERO. When Hero moved into Summerhill, I was skeptical about a donut chain coming into Atlanta - and boy was I wrong. I love a soft brioche donut and Hero Doughnuts are definitely soft and fluffy. Grab a kolache (jalapeño is my fave!) or a homewood donut (strawberries and creme is a classic combo). Parking is available in the back and on the street, but there's also plenty of free public parking all around Summerhill. PRO TIP #1: cinnamon rolls are only available on Saturdays, so get them before they sell out! PRO TIP #2: they've got mimosas and aperol spritzes for $7 on the menu on weekends which is the perfect way to start the day with a donut. Can't wait to stop in again for more brioche donuts and brunch cocktails soon! read more

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Nice and quaint restaurant. Indoor and outdoor seating. Breakfast items served all day. Not a full breakfast but good breakfast sandwiches with options of eggs and hash browns. Coffee, sodas and milkshakes. Did not have lunch sandwiches but they look delicious so I will go back. Now the good part with their selection of doughnut flavors. read more

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DELECTABLE DINER EATS!!! Okay sooo... watz up here??? Pastries? Donuts? Cinnamon Rolls? Secret Atlanta code words for something else?!? Well, I'm TOTALLY intrigued! Located on the outskirts of downtown Atlanta, away from hustle & bustle around Centennial Olympic Park, the area it sits in, is not suss in any way. Yelp directions are on point. No street parking, just gotta go behind the building to access their dedicated car spots. THANK GOD there is functional A/C inside cuz HOT-Lanta gatz the heat AND humidity... UGH!!! Counter service is friendly, patient & helpful. Menu is actually a bunch of brekkie eats from the grill, burgers, chicken sandos, coffee drinks, Big Hero "Drinks" and a variety of donuts of unique flavors. My big question is, CAN I USE A DONUT for the burger bun??? Cuz I can not find dat option easily in Cali :( After proposing the request to the Lovely Lass runnin' the counter, what seemed like a lengthy discussion with the chef, I got the thumbs up! Oh yeah, HERE WE GO! DOUBLE DAD BURGER & REVENGE OF THE NERDS ( Mango Glaze) RAISED DONUT: THIS combination is ABSOLUTELY DEELISH! Two beef patties, Pepper Jack cheese, jalapeños, Duke's Mayo, and bacon jam surrounded by a Revenge Of The Nerds Donut! Apparently if they do the Donut Burger, it is typically done only with a simple Glazed Raised Donut, which they were out of on our visit. Maybe that's why there was a lengthy discussion with the chef? Nonetheless, I thought my Nerd Donut Burger was STRAIGHT BOMB DIGGITY!!! That mango glaze combined with Jalepeños & Pepper Jack cheese, tho... LOVED the Sweet and Spicy interplay! The beef patties were moist & flavorful. Cheese was melted perfectly. Combined with good sized portion of crinkle fries... what a DELIGHTFUL lunch this was! Thanks for honoring this customer's request and making this burger happen cuz it's gotta be one of my faves in da USA! :) LITTLE HERO CHEESEBURGER SLIDER: Our Baby wasn't too hungry but wanted a little something for the road so he went with a Little Hero option... cheeseburger & fruit! Not as good as my Donut burger, but he enjoyed it ;) DOUBLE HERO CHEESEBURGER: No one else in the fam was interested in goin' outta da box and wanted to keep it "normal." So Double Heros for the rest of my boys. Simple, yet much better than any Big Chain burger we coulda munched on. Beef Patties here were equally skillfully cooked as mine. Happy campers here! BANANA PUDDIN' SHAKE: This was quite flavorful with the taste buds definitely sensing the Banana Pudding effect! Not too thick or watery. Perfect consistency to enjoy slowly. VERY EASY RECOMMENDATION! Love, LOVE The Donut Burger option!! We shoulda hit this place earlier during our Atlanta visit so I coulda come back for seconds! A family fave for our Atlanta run! Enjoy :) read more

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I was in the downtown area and needed a spot to check out for breakfast. Due to a stopped train in a train track that diverted me from my first choice, I ended up at hero. History: based on my quick research I determined that this spot originated in Alabama in 2017. It started out as a pop up shop. They pride themselves on using brioche style, yeast for the doughnuts and bread. Today, they have 6 brick and mortar locations serving breakfast plates, burgers, salads, and of course doughnuts! You can also order coffee drinks and crunchy cocktails. Parking: honestly, I don't know if I parked in the right spot, however, there is a lot at the rear of the restaurant . The spots are limited, but luckily we scored one! I did not see any place to pay, so I assume it's free parking. The inside of this spot is small! There are tables, but not a ton. They also have a cute patio and it would be perfect in warm days! You order your food and pay at the register. If you are dinning in you will be given a number so they can bring your order to your table. The staff taking our order was nice. She helped me decide on a doughnut to try. I ordered the folded egg and cheese bun. It is only $5. However, she asked me what meat I wanted and I said chicken sausage. To add the meat is an additional $3.00. I also ordered a cup of coffee and a bread pudding doughnut. My mom ordered the Hero breakfast plate with chicken sausage. The total came up to like $27 prior to me adding a tip. The food was brought to our table in about 10 minutes. My mother immediately noticed that they failed to give her the chicken salad with her plate. They also did not provide me with my coffee cup or my doughnut. When I received my cup I went to pour coffee in my cup from the drink station. They had options for both pat and almond milk. Both containers were empty. Remind you it was only about 9am in a Saturday. Maybe they just forgot to refill after the early morning rush? The food was good. Nothing that I will be driving from my side of town to get. However, if I am in the area I would not be opposed to stopping for a bite to eat in the future. A few things to note- the hash browns are more like very think diced potatoes and NOT your tradition shredded potato hash browns. The doughnut I tried had an interesting consistency and taste. I think I need to try a different flavor to provide a true rating for the doughnuts. Overall I would recommend checking this spot out if in the area! read more

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The food was decent but the portions were smaller than expected, especially given the higher prices. Burgers and chicken sandwiches arrived quickly and were finished before a salad even made it to the table, which made the timing feel off. Overall, a decent meal, but the value and pacing could definitely be improved. I don't see myself coming back. read more

Cute little niche spot that seems to get a lot of foot traffic. I've only ever been for breakfast and always been satisfied with the "made-to-order" freshness and quality of the food (I really like the toasted buns that they use for their sandwiches). The service is solid, but not exceptional and the parking lot in the back may be spotty depending on when you go. The doughnuts, though good, are a bit pricey and probably not worth the associated price tag, but that's more of a subjective thing (I'm certainly goin' elsewhere for doughnuts!). Overall, I have no outstanding gripes or complaints - I can dig it! read more

Burgers and fries were super good. Service was also good. They went out of their way to grab me napkins when I needed them for the donuts. The place was nice and small, but also super welcoming looking. read more

Came by here after visiting next door Hot Dog Pete's. Figured I was in the neighborhood from out of town, so might as well make it count! Fun fact: I was excited to learn this concept originated in Birmingham. Home state represent! The inside is cute and bright and colorful. It's also connected to a large patio with lots of seating. There's limited free parking behind the restaurant, so that's nice, too. There was still a decent selection of doughnuts around noon on a Friday. They also serve "real" food too, like burgers, if you want a meal. I selected a coconut doughnut for myself and was in and out quickly! The staff member who checked me out was very pleasant and smiley. I didn't eat it until a few hours later so perhaps that contributed some to its deterioration, but personally I thought it was...fine. Huge caveat: I'm honestly not a huge doughnut person. I like them okay but they're generally not my top priority for a treat. And as far as doughnuts for me go, this one was just okay. I thought the dough/breading was a little dry and dense. It was pretty chewy and not the airy light texture I usually associate with yeast doughnuts. The coconut glaze was a little too sweet for my preference too, but on the bright side there were ample coconut flakes and those were tasty. If I came back I'd probably try something off their food menu rather than getting another doughnut, but YMMV! read more

Hero Doughnuts & Buns - Coconut doughnut - Donuts Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Definitely on the fence. The donuts are good. I got the almond joy and my son got the frosted. He did not want to let me taste his lol I got one little nibble (a third of the piece pictured lol) and the flavor was spot on not that fake tasting flavor you can often get. My donut delivered on the almond joy theme with almonds coconut & chocolate drizzle. But the place just didn't seem clean enough for me. I only saw children staff no real adult looking person & one of them was wiping their mouth, but never washed their hands, the bathroom wasn't up to par. Their Health score is teetering at a 90/91 and mentions both the hand washing & the toilet facilities so maybe management should be working on aspects highlighted by the Health Inspector. The restaurant tabletops were not clean but there is a little covered area between this spot and another business with picnic tables & a fan and it was a cute to sit there & vibe. read more

Hero Doughnuts & Buns - Almond Joy and what was left of my frosted lol - Donuts Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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I only got one dish from here, the loaded hashbrowns, but it was tasty and filling. I wasnt expecting the food to be as delicious as it was, but I was suprised. Comfort food! The inside of the restaurant is bright and beautiful though small. I'd come back for other things on the menu especially since the service attendant was kind and gave me recommendations. (Ordered take out). read more

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Doughnuts were SO FLAVORFUL here. I got a pistachio, coconut and banana pudding. All the flavors are so potent so they def did their job. I think they could have cut back on the sweetness just a little but with coffee it'd be great! I would recommend the filled doughnuts over the regulars though. They're much more moist inside than the regular ones. Even though they all had flavor, the texture could have been slightly softer. read more

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Visiting from out of town and this place was in walking distance. It was so good. I went back twice. The service is very kind. The food did take longer than I expected but nothing too crazy. The donut looks better than it tastes, but it was pretty good. The star was the breakfast sandwich sandwiches. So good! Also, the fresh press juice was awesome. Good place to dine in they had tables inside and outside. Very casual. I will be back whenever I am in Atlanta. read more

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The service was a bit off. They forgot my hashbrowns twice. The person taking the initial order was nice. However when we got our food we noticed we didn't get our hashbrowns. So we told them and they said they'd have it right out. 10min later we still didn't get it so we went back to the counter spoke with the SAME gentleman and he admitted to completely forgetting again. When we finally did get them they were good. They were tasty and crisp. The egg and cheese sandwich was also good. It had a spicy jelly that complimented it well. The donuts however weren't anything spectacular. We got a strawberry and a chocolate. They didn't have much taste and was a bit on the blander (and staler/hard) side. (Couldn't finish those. Just wasn't appetizing) read more

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Stopped by for lunch with a friend and to pick up orders for coworkers. The service was FANTASTIC! My burger came out with a yellow specialty tomato they use and I asked them if they had any red tomatoes. I am currently craving red juicy tomatoes. They advised they did not but went next door and got me one! Food was delicious and fresh. I'll be returning. My coworkers loved their burgers and fries/hash browns. read more

Hero Doughnuts & Buns - Donuts Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I like to find a donut shop in each city/state I visit and I'm finding that brioche donuts are just TOP TIER! Which is exactly what they serve here. They are a little pricey which I (kinda) understand, but I'm a donut connoisseur (in my mind anyway) so I'm going to pay whatever, whenever. These Donuts were delightful and delicious, not overly sweet and the perfect texture. I got 2 sprinkle donuts, an OG and a cookies and cream. I came back the next day and got the same ones they also had a vegan option when I went back too! Oh and my husband had a kolache; not sure what the name of it was, but he had a jalapeño baked in the bread. It was delicious too. They also had sandwiches and alcoholic beverages too! read more

Hero Doughnuts & Buns - Cookies and cream and sprinkle - Donuts Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I decided to visit Hero Doughnuts & Buns for lunch during a day filled with photoshoots and this was a great choice. Upon arrival, I proceeded to the parking lot behind the restaurant which was free. But I noticed street spots available for pickup only. I walked into the restaurant and noticed quite the crowd but I was still next in line. I ordered my Hero burger and drink immediately (and noticed the delicious doughnuts I have to go back for). They give you a table marker if you are eating at the restaurant to place on the table you choose where they bring the food out to you. I ended up sitting outside since it was a beautiful day and they brought the food out. It was a little bit of a wait for the food. To the point where I started wondering when it will come. Also, I ordered a drink as they didn't have water for purchase (which I would've preferred). And they didn't give me my cup right away. I ended up having to ask for one after my food came out. What a waste of $2.50. But the food was great. It wasn't too much where you would feel stuffed but just enough. Plus it was really tasty. I will go back for doughnuts. And if I go back for a meal, I will carry my own water. read more

Hero Doughnuts & Buns - Hero Burger and fries - Donuts Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Great place for food or doughnuts. Everything on the menu is great tasting. My go to is the breakfast sandwiches ,tots and a doughnut.

I don't even like donuts and this was amazing! It was a good consistency and I don't think it was overwhelmingly sweet. I got a cereal and milk donut and I thought it was such a unique one and well decorated. My friend Shweta B gave them a 4 star, but she is mistaken! This place is hands down one of the best donut places in Atlanta. There's some seating inside and it was overall a little busy on a Saturday afternoon,but not too bad. read more

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Hero is Summerhill best kept secret. The donuts are impeccable, bread pudding is my favorite. It's moist and super flavorful. They just added chicken salad sandwich to the menu. It wasn't as amazing as I expected. Needed a little kick. The fries are always crispy and great. The breakfast sandwiches are to die for and the fresh squeezed orange is overpriced but super yummy if you need a extra boost of vitamin c. Oh the hash brown I almost forgot ORDER THEM! Don't ask questions just do it and thank me later ! They are a meal in themselves. You can top with any meat of your choice,fried egg,cheese and the bomb pepper jelly. read more

Hero Doughnuts & Buns - Chicken salad sandwich - Donuts Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Food: excellent. Service: excellent. Ambience: excellent location and atmosphere. Donut Lover's haven read more

If you enjoy delicious donuts paired with coffee, then this your spot! I placed an online pick up for a dozen donuts and cappuccino and everything was completed timely. Their donuts are fried too perfection and not too sweet. The milk glazed donut with sprinkles was delicious paired with warm cappuccino. What a perfect pairing for Sunday morning. read more

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Tasty burgers and doughnuts! Cozy atmosphere and friendly staff. I especially liked the unique flavor combinations in the burger -- something really fresh. The only downside was the wait time for our order, but overall a very positive experience. I'll definitely be back! read more

The front counter guy is nice, but asked me three times the two doughnuts I ordered. He apologized for being slow/forgetful and he was very nice. It seems everything is made to order which is great because it's fresh. Doughnuts of course are already made! I was impressed by how clean it was. You can also do some work or meet with friends! read more

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Was getting ready for a quick road-trip and wanted to pickup a quick bite and this place was right on the way! I placed my order through an app and the food was ready for pickup within 10 min or less. The kolache sausage and cheese was delicious! Brioche dough is always a win in my book, it's a light buttery bread so you can't go wrong with that. The sausage and cheese was tasty, I put mustard on it and that twang set everything off. The cheese looked like it was infused in the sausage itself too. I would love to see this item with eggs lol. The strawberry glaze doughnut wasn't what was pictured on the app. On the app it looks like the entire brioche doughnut was dipped in a strawberry glaze but as you can see it wasn't. Nonetheless, this was a 10/10 doughnut. The strawberry glaze didn't taste artificial, it wasn't too sweet either. And of course, the doughnut itself was airy, savory and sweet. Not pictured is a sweet tea! It was the perfect amount of sweetness, refreshing as el. Would absolutely return! read more

Hero Doughnuts & Buns - Outside view - Donuts Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Had an amazing breakfast experience at Hero Doughnuts & Buns. We tried a donut, the Hasbrown plate with fried chicken and the Jalapeño kolache. The fried chicken is some of the best I have ever had especially in the bite size pieces it was served in. Each piece was juicy and crisp. I would highly recommend everyone travel to experience the food and the amazing customer service from every employee. read more

Tip#1 when you get to the counter just go ahead and order some sidekicks to munch on while you wait for your food. They are great. Husbands had the breakfast plate and loved especially the brioche toast. I had the chicken egg and cheese sandwich! Wow the spicy jelly really makes the sandwich!! So good!! Staff was friendly - will be back!! read more

For me, the food is (just) good. However, the service is impeccable. I came in for lunch after a daddy-daughter date at the zoo. Service at the counter was friendly. Making my LO feel right at home. Frazzled solo-parenting dad missed the kid's OJ with her meal and forgot to take the sidekicks. By the time I realized, the food was being brought and so I checked with the runner. He was so kind to bring us the orange juice with the unfortunate news that the sidekicks were already sold out. Bummer. Instead, they offered a pleasant consolation for my woes. read more

Myself and my boyfriend are visiting the area for spring break and he loves donuts more than anyone, so we decided to check it out. It's a cute little place with a decent amount of tables and a clear layout. The staff are very professional and sweet, and seem very enthusiastic about their work. Holy crap, the food is INCREDIBLE. He had the bread pudding donut (twice) and I had the banana pudding donut and the regular glazed, and both were so delicious--light and not too sweet. Banana pudding in particular rocked my world. Their breakfast sandwiches are also amazing, they don't feel like an afterthought at all. This is clearly a place run with a lot of love, and I will recommend it to anyone going to ATL. read more

In my search for some food near my hotel, I saw Hero pop up on Google Maps, but I didn't know what it was. Upon further investigation, I see that they have donuts. So, yes, I had to stop. Stopped in to grab some to go. I went with the blueberry lemon crumb, banana pudding and the peanut butter crunch. All 3 were still somewhat fresh about 12 hours after I ordered them. The PB crunch was good. Little pieces of Reese's and some other round chocolate confection. Can't go wrong. The banana pudding was just ok for me. Im not really a banana fan when it comes to pastries. But it wasn't horrible. Plenty of filling. And the Blueberry lemon crunch definitely had the blueberry taste, but the crumbs didn't taste lemon-ey at all. It was still good, though. I would go back. read more

Hero Doughnuts & Buns - Blueberry Lemon Crumb (top) Banana Pudding (middle) Peanut Butter Crunch (bottom) - Donuts Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia