Was craving something sweet and decided to stop by for a donut. When I walked in, it was very quiet, and a small lady came from the back with a smile and was very friendly. She helped me choose a donut, and I ended up going with the Tiger Tail. They offered both a small and large option, and since I definitely had a sweet tooth that day, I chose the large along with a chocolate milk. Unfortunately, the donut was disappointing. It had a greasy, oily texture that left an unpleasant taste in my mouth, and I ended up throwing away more than half of it. The chocolate milk was okay, but nothing memorable. The customer service was kind, and I appreciated the friendly interaction, but overall the food just didn't do it for me. I mainly stopped by because it was convenient and close by at the time, but I'm not sure I'd return. read more

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Second time here, i came in with my son. I was in and out. The guy up front was nice. They had a deal going on today buy 6 get 6 free!! What a steal. I will definitely be back when im in that area again. Great service when we walked in the door. read more

Howard's Donuts - Apple fritters, cream cheese filler, powder, chocolate donuts - Donuts Near Me - Lakeland, Tennessee

I HAVE to write this review because Howard's Donuts AMAZED ME! I asked what was inside one of their Smily Face donuts and was told "nothing" and was then greeted with 5 choices of filling they could pipe inside just for me!! I chose Bavarian Cream (which is what I was hoping was inside in the first place). The donut was DELICIOUS and was filled with the MOST Bavarian cream I have ever had in a donut! I also chose an orange roll which tasted amazingly like an orange hostess cupcake. It was delicious! I will say, I didn't like the coffee I got. However, I got it black and I didn't ask how old it was. This was later in the morning so there is a chance it was not their freshest pot and when you drink black coffee you taste EVERYTHING, including the hour of it sitting on a warmer. However the donuts were so good I still give Howard's 5 stars! read more

Howard's Donuts - Cute donut - they filled it with Bavarian Cream for me! - Donuts Near Me - Lakeland, Tennessee

The location was very close to where I work but there was a older caucasian male working and he didn't seem to happy to treat a black male and a mixed male. I'm not sure if the people at this location dislikes anyone of color but as far as we could tell I will not be going back. I told the whole office how it was and they are not going as well. read more

Great classic donuts from a solid, local chain in Memphis. Howard's hits another home run!

Great service, staff is amazing always a pick me in the morning for work. Also the food is amazing five stars across the board. Also the restaurant is clean and comfortable. read more

Howard's Donuts - the outside of the store - Donuts Near Me - Lakeland, Tennessee

They always have fresh donuts and the service is amazing every time . The the selection of donuts I have is awesome of course don't go right there when they first open because they don't have all of them ready, but if you go about 8 AM, they'll have everything out there and they're always fresh. read more

Very good donuts and a big selection. The guy behind the counter knew all the locals by name and was giving everyone a personal experience even though he was very busy. I LOVE donuts and was impressed!! read more

Customer service with the older Caucasian woman was very unprofessional. You can tell she does not not like dealing with African American people. Greeting me when walking in door was pleasant but everything after that was very unprofessional. She tossed my donuts on counter. I didn't receive them in my hand. And when asked do I want a receipt it was not pleasant. Money has no color so I am slightly irritated why we still go through this discrimination. I did not act fool as they expect some of us to do I politely said thank you took my donuts and walked out. Will never buy from there again. By the way this was my first time purchasing at that particular location. Thanks Howard's but never again will I purchase again and will spread the word. read more

By far our favorite donuts in the world but beyond the taste, the people make it the best! I can't even EAT the donuts (GF) but I love going in and getting them for my family. read more

The best donuts in Memphis and an excellent variety! All kinds of donuts and they're all good. Chocolate is my favorite bc they make excellent chocolate frosting! read more

Good but glaze tastes lemony Very nice staff Good selection Glad they have good coffee/and good creamer read more

Oh my word the maple bacon donuts are so good! It is the best donut I've ever eaten! The donuts here will not disappoint!

Love stopping here when I have workers in my house. Staff is super friendly in the morning and helpful when I have full hands of donuts and coffee!! read more

When I get Howard's for my family on the weekends they are always thrilled. The staff is chipper, the prices are very affordable, and the food is perfect, from the donuts to the kolaches. read more

By far the best donut shop in Cordova and arguably the Memphis area! Great customer service, welcoming staff, and of course delicious donuts! A must stop if you passing by on I-40 or if you live just down the street. Be sure to try the sour cream donuts... slap yo momma good! read more

Best donuts EVER and awesome customer service always! Won't go anywhere else for donuts and my kids and husband feel the same way! Howard's donuts are always fresh and soft cause they make them at the shop then cook them fresh every morning and throughout the whole day! They're also very generous and they never throw away their leftover donuts! They donate them to shelters and other people in need but before that they hook up their last few customers for the day cause they like to spread their love, joy and generosity with everyone they can! I'll never go anywhere else for donuts ESPECIALLY the overpriced, disgusting, over-sweetened, artificial flavored, really stale, pre-frozened, overrated donuts from Dunkin donuts and Krispy creme donuts! They are horrible compared to Howard's donuts! read more

I've been enjoying these donuts for years now! They are right down the street from my parents, and a local fave! Made fresh every morning. So yummy and moist!!! Nice variety (get there a little early because they sell out quickly). Customer service is always great! read more

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Howard's Donuts in Lakeland is a great local donut spot. We don't have a ton of options out in this suburban area, but Howard's fills the need for tasty donuts. It's located in the strip mall next to Kroger. They have your regular donut options, a small cooler filled with milk and juice and donut holes. You can get a buy 6 get 6 free coupon in the CitySaver and save a little change. It's a small shop, so the early bird gets the best donut choices. Choices are limited after 9AM each day. It appears that they bake one batch and when they are gone they are gone. read more

Delicious, fresh and great customer service! Always a great variaty of donuts, been coming for YEARS!! read more

This Howard's has the best service and the donuts are amazing! They always have plenty of whatever flavor you want!

Amazing donuts even better people! Staff was super friendly and the donuts are to die for! Our favorite was the cream cheese stuffed one. They didn't last long in our household, will certainly be making them a treat for our family for years to come. Thanks Howard's! read more

First time here. Brought my parents and got a dozen donuts. They had a good selection and the cashier said they actually didn't have much because they'd been so busy, so I'm guessing the selection is amazing earlier in the morning when they open. They also had a great deal where if you bought 6 donuts you get six free, or a buy a dozen and get a dozen free. The donuts were great! They were fresh and delicious. We liked the first dozen so much that my parents bought a second dozen for their drive home. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. We stayed to eat and the tables were very clean. One staff member brought us some plates without us even having to ask. I will definitely come here again! read more

Fantastic experience! Great local vibe...staff is super personable; like talking to old friends... delicious donuts ....will definitely be back! read more

First rate donuts served from a well kept unassuming little shop. The donuts are excellent, that should be said upfront. Surprisingly, there is a Duncan donuts 2 doors down. I'm pretty sure that Howard's was here first, so that tells you a lot about the disregard corporate food has for independents. I hope that thus owner operated shop thrives because they are hands down superior to the orange and tan box down the street. Stay strong Howard's! read more

I love this Howard's Donuts. I live closer to the one in Cordova but after starting to go to this one, this Howard's will be the only one I will go too now. It just a 5 minute more drive. Their cake donuts and crullers are excellent as well as all their doughnuts. The best part of the whole visit is Dylan, who works behind the counter. He always has a smile on his face and he is so pleasant. When you have trouble deciding what you want, he will help you come up with ideas. Love everything about this place. read more

Yes, something definitely is different about the glaze.The taste is totally off. Ease up on the extract. It should be a HINT of it. There's an aftertaste. *sigh* We've been living over here since 2009. Polite, but could be a lot cleaner. What's the purpose of a glove if your hands are dirty? Less germs??? At least put your hands under the water and touch the soap. Yeah, it's like that. read more

Howard's has the best donuts with the best service in town. Our family comes here all the time, and we are never disappointed.

Howard's was a welcome stop. The doughnuts were great. Way better than dunkin'. The owner served us and was about the nicest guy you could meet-very generous and full of smiles. He really made our morning. Service was fast. The shop was simple and clean. read more

Very tasty donuts here! A standout for me is the coconut donut! Mmmmm! MUCH MUCH BETTER than Dunkin DoNuts!!! Very pleasant too!

I would like to give Howard's five stars, but the fact that they run out of doughnuts and don't make more is a real bummer. Other than that, I have only good things to say! We tried an apple fritter and a glazed doughnut, and they were both delicious. The apple fritter was my favorite. It was tender, with just the right amount of glaze and flavor. SO GOOD! The glazed was also delicious; it was not Krispy Kreme, but it was awfully good. What really made the trip for me was the super nice and helpful guy behind the counter when I went in. When I told him I had never been there, and didn't know what was what (they did still have a pretty good selection and were only out of a few things at that point) he told me his favorites, told me what most people liked, and even gave me a "sample" for being new in town. I've really had some great customer service experiences since moving to the area, and this was no exceptions! read more

Been going there for years always open by 4 best donuts around always fresh great service

Delicious donuts, made fresh every morning...extremely friendly staff, you can tell they love what they do :)