My mom always talks about Jess donut shop and my mom who's a wonderful 63 years old, let me know that all her life she's been going here and it's always been the best of donuts in Bakersfield! Currently awaiting the shop to open so I can go and buy a dozen of donuts for Mother's Day. I'll repost another review of the beautiful layouts of donuts in a box!!! Thank you. Thank you for being there for us and our sweet tooth's Jess donuts! read more

A dozen donuts, not just any donuts thee BEST donuts i have found in Bakersfield thus far! They are airy, crispy and soft inside. The service is always sweet and kind. She always throws in a free donut or donut holes. I wish their coffee was stronger but i get it not everyone likes strong coffee. read more

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Our 2nd time coming in. The service is impressive. The lady behind the counter offered to make me bacon maple bars when asked. For $19 got 6 donuts and a cold brew can does seem high but I did get speciality options. The blueberry cake 5**** perfect. Cronut-solid *** I dont know if the dough was under proofed or undercooked but the middle was not done. The maple bars again i dont know if the dough needed more proofing time or more time in the fryer. First few bites were sugar salty heaven and then the middle not done. Again maybe they had a bad day but it is worth stopping in for the service and that Blueberry cake donut. read more

1st time trying out this donut shop i honestly was not expecting anything different but i was wrong . The owner was so sweet & polite they also had breakfast croissants different ones they looked so good the donuts looked so delicious & they were delicious I think I found my new donut shop read more

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A hidden gem, staff were very kind & attentive. Doughnuts were airy, fresh & flavorful. Definitely recommend if you're near here very nice and cozy environment makes you feel welcomed. The bacon,egg, & cheese croissant is amazing read more

I don't stop often stop at donut shops but I wanted a coffee. About noon on a Saturday order a small black coffee, well, order a donut just because. The donut tasted fresh and the coffee was fine. The couple at the counter were attentive and courteous. Older place with a few tables to eat in. Clean enough. Price wise? I buy donuts so infrequently I can't comment. The place is old and the neighborhood has seen better days but no problems. I wouldn't drive across town (I'm not a donut snob) but it's a perfectly serviceable shop[ if one is in the area. read more

Me and my sister stopped by today for the first time and definitely weren't disappointed cute Lil shop blueberry donut was amazing like a muffin you can tell everything is made fresh will be returning :) read more

They have the best donuts! The staff is always so helpful. You will be very happy with your purchase.

Service was great, no issues. The food was great very tasty and fresh. The environment was great too. Will be coming back!!

I went to Jess Donuts for the 1st yesterday. I purchased a 1/2 Dozen of Donuts (Ole fashions) what ever they used to cook the Donuts with had left a fishy taste on the Donuts.i also got an Ham and cheese croissant and the ham had a foul taste and was mushy. Maybe I got ahold of a bad batch. I understand that happens from time to time ill give them a try again read more

I've been coming here for the last 20 years, same family that owns it, it's my go to anytime I'm craving donuts. Hoping they are here for many more generations it's an east Bakersfield staple. read more

Lovely local business! Affordable prices for fresh yummy treats! The staff I met are beer sweet and attentive. Cute little place to sit and have a quick breakfast. Has minimal seating in front of a large window so lots of natural lighting! read more

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The horchata shake was delicious it had the perfect amount of cinnamon and sugar and the bacon egg and cheese croissants were amazing as well. New favorite breakfast spot. read more

Way overpriced. 24.00 for 5 doughnuts and one buttermilk, plus 2 coffees!!!Ridiculous!!! Selection is small. The doughnuts were not tasty at all. They charge extra for "specialty doughnuts" which are NOT made with quality ingredients. The buttermilk was definitely NOT made with buttermilk. Coffee was watered down. I'll stick with Foothill Doughnuts, they taste way better and are better priced with excellent service. read more

Smith's who?? This is my absolute favorite donut shop in Bakersfield. The donuts are always so soft, fluffy, and fresh. The sizes are generous, and the staff is always so sweet. We don't go to East Bakersfield as often, but when we do we always have to stop in for a dozen. read more

I love that they're open late and for a large chunk of the day, you never know when a donut craving is going to kick in! At then end of the day, there is a very limited selection, which is to be expected, but the donuts are always worth it. The donuts themselves are large, the dough is soft and fluffy and the glazing is generously applied. read more

Definitely not the best doughnuts in town, for them to charge me &35.00+ tax. This place is a rip off! Don't wast your money and time!! read more

Delicious donuts! The sugar twists and long chocolate bar donuts were so good. Love this place! read more

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Sweet find! Clean and safety protocols in place. 2 person's allowed in at a time. Deliciousness!! We purchased 6 various donuts and 2 Ham and Cheese breakfast croissants. read more

Jess's Donut Shop - Various donuts!! Cinnamon roll was fantastic. - Donuts Near Me - Bakersfield, California

My new favorite donut shop!!! Love love loVe their donuts!!! They were very friendly and attentive! I have stopped here a few different times for a dozen donuts for work, and I have loved the donuts each and every time!!! read more

Fresh doughnuts late in the day and good service. The area is not great but worth it for the doughnuts

Jess's Donut Shop is better than average and located on the East side of town. Stopped in for a quick snack. The cases were loaded with many options. I chose a Maple Bar and a Custard Filled Chocolate Donut. Decided to eat my snacks at their shop. I chose the table that looked least dirty. It appeared that their little dining area had not been cleaned in awhile. 2 stars for cleanliness on this visit. I am guessing that they are normally looking much better most of the time. The Maple Bar was larger than most donut shops. It tasted better than maple bars made at large grocery stores. Compared to other donut shops in town, I would say they were average. The quality of the ingredients was not grade A. So 3 stars. Custard filled chocolate donuts are my favorite choices when I visit a donut shop for the first time. Theirs was above average. Good custard to donut ratio. Would buy this one again. So 3.5 stars. Next time I am in the area craving donuts, I would stop in again. Just would not go out of my way to go here based on this experience. read more

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This little mom and pop donut shop looks adorable from the outside. The red and white peaked storefront reminds me of something out in the country or the old West. There is a very small seating area; there are only four sets of tables seating 4 each. It's not very fancy, and little or no effort has been made to decorate the inside. They have quite a variety of donuts. Most of them appeared to be about 90 or 99 cents each, though the custard filled chocolate frosted donut I ordered was $1.35. It was fresh, even though it was almost noon when I purchased it. The custard was delicious, and just the proper texture. Sometimes custard filled donuts can be a little soggy when they've been sitting too long, but this one was pristine. The chocolate frosting was chocolatey without eing overpowering. It's not close to home, but if I' in the area, I'd definitely pick up donuts here again. read more

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UPDATED: Closed? This has been our favorite for many, many years. Went by at 6:30 on a Saturday and it was closed. Turns out that the Closure was temporary, looks like a short vacation. read more

Homer Simpson and I are kindered spirits so in his words, "donuts...is there anything they can't do"? And at Jess's Donuts the answer to that is no, no there's not. From cronuts to bacon maple bars, the donuts here are always fresh and yummy! Their dough is light, moist and the perfect balance to their frostings and glazes. My favorite is the classic maple bar but if you don't happen to see your favorite in the case, be sure to ask them if they have any in the back. Chances are they are making more or willing to make you one. If you're in the area, definitely give Jess's a try. They do not disappoint. read more

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Showed up at 7:40pm and they are closed! If their times changed they should clarify on all social media's and their front door. read more

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Jess's Donuts makes the best, most fresh donuts I've ever tasted. The maple bars are so fluffy and the cream filled are delicious. They usually have a great selection. read more

Good donuts, clean inside, and the service was pretty standard for what I expect from a donut shop, but the space is so small and crowded that my wife and I both had panic attacks as soon as we walked in the door. I don't think we'd go here again, just because of how tight and cramped it is in the customer area. read more

The donuts are good but the service is crappy, We came in this morning and stood in line for 4-5 minutes (not very long), but when we were paying for our purchase the cashier named Carina allowed some else in front of us to order and pay at the same time. This lady just walked threw the door! When confronting Carina she said, " well she is a regular customer" . It shouldn't matter who is and who isn't a regular, they should wait in line just like the rest of us. VERY POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE!!! I give 1 star because customer service should be at the top of their list, you can find good donuts anywhere in Bakersfield!!! read more

This is our favorite place to get donuts on the weekend. Fresh food and friendly service keep us coming back. Best donuts on the east side of town. read more

Delicious and freshly made donuts. Every bites just melts in your mouth. The chocolate long ones are my fave and always seem to go the fastest. They always whip up fresh batches to keep up w the demands. read more

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Best. Donuts. EVER! Always soft and fluffy and never dissapointed! If you're looking for some classic donuts that are fluffy and soft, this is the spot! They aren't overwhelmingly sweet either like some donut places. read more

I have never been a donut fan, but these are the best donuts I have ever had. The maple bar will change your life. There are soooo many options for donut shops in Bakersfield, but this one is tops. read more

Had my first cronut here. Loved it. Maple bar with bacon was tasty too. The baker at this place is skilled. Usually a donut shop is a donut shop - but the quality at Jess's is way above average. The apple fritter was soft and delicate on the inside and dark and crunchy on the outside without being burned. Perfect! read more

Jess's Donut Shop - Couldn't wait to start on a cronut before the photo. - Donuts Near Me - Bakersfield, California

When a donut shop gets a lot of costumers it must be because it's a good shop but nothing can keep me away faster then bad customer service and being skipped in line not once but twice!!! read more

The best in town hands down , soft and fresh donuts I have ever tasted light not to heavy and very addicting. The owners are very nice and clean. There are a few tables to sit and plenty of parking spots in the front of the store. Alot of donuts to choose from! Will for sure order from them again! Sooo sooo good! read more

Very good donuts. Normal selection. Their donut holes are some of the best I've had. I either go here or college donuts. I think overall, jess's donuts are better, it's just that college has more of a selection. My favorite are the chocolate custard filled and they definitely have the best I've tried! read more

Your average spread of donuts and early morning snacks. Friendly service and one time they gave me an extra donut even though I didn't have enough change to pay the full price. read more

Typical, local shop with great baked goods and friendly service. Some of the donuts were a little dry for me, but I love the fresh taste. Dense cake and portions with perfect frosting. Now and then, this place makes for a perfect weekend morning. read more

Everyone in east Bakersfield has been or heard of jesses donuts. I remember eating jesses donuts as a kid and it's nice that it's still around. My personal favorite are the maple bars and donut holes. read more