We were excited to check out this donut shop and stopped by on a Sunday noticing a line out the door. We definitely expected a great experience. We were wrong. First we noticed the back door completely open and flies, bees and other flying bugs everywhere, inside the display case, all over the rack of donuts behind the display case as well. At first I was going to leave, but decided to be adventurous. The gentleman in front of us was a priest and very sweet. When he went to the counter to order, the cashier was rude and short with him. He was so pleasant, I could not believe how he was treated. He ordered and she basically threw the donuts in a bag. Our turn, we were super sweet trying to get a smile out of the girl. Nope, rude, short with us and threw our 2 donuts in a bag. Oh, flying bugs everywhere. We took bites of the bottom of the donuts and it was good. Then threw the rest of the bug infested pieces away. I really don't know why the health department hasn't shut them down. Flying bugs everywhere and it wasn't really clean overall. Keep driving when you see this sign, you won't miss anything. read more

Joe's Donut Shop - The place to avoid. - Donuts Near Me - Sandy, Oregon

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My 100 year-old grandmother who no longer filters much of what she says and only does thing she likes, loves these Apple fritters. They are a ways from her home, but it is definitely worth going out of our way to see the smile on her face when we bring one to her home. Bonus - We really like them as well. read more

This place is still the best donuts around fresh daily, staff is friendly. The maple bars are big and has a crisp to the bread. The setting is small and when there is a line usually there is I wouldn't want to sit there having someone standing behind u. There is lots of parking or u can park behind city hall in front of the entrance to Meinig park. Very lucky to have this donut shop in my part of town. read more

Joe's Donut Shop - Maple bar - Donuts Near Me - Sandy, Oregon

You will drive by this place if you aren't looking for it, so make sure to bookmark this as a stop on your way to Mount Hood. I had the blueberry donut today and it was fabulous, I had a glazed for dessert, and it was just as good. They were soft and fresh the way donut should be. the employee at the counter was super friendly and really helpful. I likely won't be back in this area but if you are, you absolutely need to stop here! read more

Hi Joe's, Ive been trying to contact you for 4 hours. Your phone line is out of order or you have a busy signal for 4 hours straight. I went to your website no way to email or chat live or even order on line. Please update you website and contact avaialbility. I had a trip and needed to order a few dozen of your magnificant donuts and couldnt. Sad. Thanks a regular customer Terri L. read more

Let's face it: I'm a yuppie. I live in the city. I bike to work. I read the alt-weekly newspaper. I have a gym membership I don't use as much as I should. I have an opinion on coffee. It's all there. And like any good yuppie, I enjoy a good artisanal donut. In fact, I may or may not have gotten into arguments about who has the best donuts in the Portland area (Blue Star? Pips? Coco? Heaven forbid.. Voodoo?). Well, ladies and gentlemen, I have a new favorite: Joe's! Located in that red and white checkered shack that catches your eye as you pass through Sandy every time you drive up to Mt Hood, this place is legit. I'm as guilty as the next guy of never stopping in, always focusing on getting up to the mountain as fast as possible, but that will have to change. I stopped in here on a more leisurely trip to Hoody with my parents and we were all delighted by our donuts. In fact, we were so enthralled that I forgot to take pictures until the donuts were half-eaten (see photos for proof). This is definitely an old-school style donut shop, so don't get your hopes up for blueberry-bourbon-basil-bath salt flavors, but do enjoy classic flavored donuts that are reasonably priced and oh-so moist. Joe's: my new mountain tradition! read more

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Wow this place is 5 stars all the way around. The service was amazing, very kind and did not mind answering tons of questions about the various donuts. Easy to find location right off the main road. The donuts were so fresh and some of the best I've had ever, melt in your mouth good. I had a raspberry filled one and some of the maple bar, both absolutely delicious. They have great prices and lots of options. Now if I can just sale a few more roofs in the Sandy area to have another excuse to come buy more donuts. Cute little donuts shop that I very much look forward to visiting again. read more

The Apple fritters USED to be the best.Today they were just OK. Not worth the calories. The cronut has changed too.It was not good. So sad. What happened? read more

Well, the donuts are out of this world but I suggest you do not look too closely at the racks, counters, floors, water dispenser, etc. The place is filthy. I will wait in the car next time my guy is ants to stop. read more

Joe's Donut Shop - Cinnamon roll donut with maple glaze and peanuts. - Donuts Near Me - Sandy, Oregon

Hand-made, delicious variety, long line moves quickly to provide the best donuts I've had in more than 50 years. When I was a little kid, I got picked up at 7:15 am by a yellow school bus and driven 45 minutes to middle school. At our bus stop was a little coffee shop that made donuts at 6-6:30 every morning, so we got to enjoy one hot with melted icing as we waited for the bus to arrive. It was really amazing - and gone now. But Joe's was recommended for good coffee in town. We got there and found so much more. The hot breakfast croissant sandwich was really tasty; but the donuts we got as a trial run were maple bar, Pershing (maple covered), cherry fritter and apple fritter. The flavors and textures were amazing. Full, creamy, rich, fluffy, but substantial too. We had expected the maple bars to be our favorites - and we were eating it in honor of my 92 year old father-in-law who is a die-hard fan of maple bars. But to our surprise, the apple fritter was like warm apple pie with large fresh chunks of apple blended with cinnamon and full-flavored, fluffy dough cooked just perfectly. OMG - a life changing experience. Check it out. read more

Old School, Classic, Americana, Donut Heaven......call it what you want to call it, but I love places like this and wish many were still around. As much as I love me some fancy $3-5 gourmet donuts, my true love is old school classic donuts, and that's what this place is about. I had the maple bar, chocolate, and apple fritter on my first visit. All where fresh and delicious as expected. Can't wait to try more flavors on my next visit. Just wish this place was closer to Portland. But it's a must stop if you are driving through Sandy on the way to Mt. Hood . read more

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best donuts ever. Super cute shop with small line!

Doughnuts were really really good but don't get the breakfast burrito as it's so bland, like the potatoes didn't even have potato flavor etc it was bad. I would have gave a 4 star but the lady that took our order was not only rude but hated her job. She didn't even hand us our food. I asked hey is that burrito mine as she originally forgot to give it to me and she said yes and then walked away. I had to grab it not that it was that big of a deal but it was closer to the inside of the counter. She just didn't like interaction with people, rude and overall acted like she was a miserable person. She was probably 17/18 had a pink/white crochet hat on today and wore glasses. Honey if you don't like people don't work in customer service.! read more

The maple bars are the best I have ever had, and I have been eating these donuts for over 70 years. Joe's has a terrific variety and always fresh baked. Bring some cash as a tip as their credit machine doesn't have a way to add tips. Their donuts are priced like it is still 1980. Enjoyed!! read more

We've driven by so many times without stopping, but we finally checked this place out last time we passed it. I don't think will ever pass it again without stopping! The donuts are great and very well priced! They had three different types of fritters which was awesome! And I got a cronut which you don't find very often. They have multiple more donuts I can't wait to go back and try! Just go there for their donuts and don't get their coffee! It was typical gas station quality coffee! read more

Joe's Donut Shop - So many good options! - Donuts Near Me - Sandy, Oregon

This will have to be part of a collection of vecual emporium that includes Voodoo Donuts as a place that should be examples of the baking prowess, but both --and Joe's is the local joint to us--put out donuts to rival, um, I don't know, perhaps a mediocre Winchell's. I'm not being snarky. They put out a product that seemingly follows a formula. Follow the recipe, squeeze this stuff on top or inside and so on. I speak with the knowledge of my sister grinding out donuts at Winchell's before school. Joe's donuts are a lovely thing fresh but aren't they all? Krispy Kreme figured out that if you make fresh product as the day rolls along, people will beeline to such a place. I feel cruddy for giving a semi-bad review for a local institution. I want a local place to thrive, but it is their decision whether to impress locals with something unique and delightful. I know wholesale prices, especially ingredients for baked goods. But I know of bakeries that are still thriving, making margins for a healthy business. The most successful bakeries made it clear to their locals why he was raising his prices. The bakery is in Boston, who loves its local businesses like we do. Pardon the awful pun, but Joe's needs to ah, er, rise to the challenge. read more

Joe's Donuts, a Mt. Hood staple for many many years and a spot worth your time and appetite. The donuts are fresh, big and tasty. The pricing is very fair and the value is surely there. The interior of the place could use a remodel, but heck its a pit stop on the way to or over the mountain, who cares. Not the best donut in Portland area but certainly in the top 5. read more

Best donuts anywhere. They say in need 64 more characters ok. Best donuts ever, ever, ever and ever. read more

The icing is what keeps us coming back. It's like cake frosting on donuts. No complaints! When they're fresh they're delicious. It used to be the donuts and the service though. Now the mood is much less friendly. The vibe is almost stoic. Not nearly as many smiles, or lighthearted feels. Not sure if they were bought by new people or what, but it wouldn't hurt to ease up a bit on the seriousness, and remember that selling donuts to happy weekenders and down to earth locals is supposed to be fun! :) read more

I kept hearing about this place Joe's Donuts... and well... sometimes you just want a good donut! We tried a few other places in Gresham and they were good but nothing to write home about. My sister said this place was their go to on the way up the mountain. So I woke up nice and early and drove out on Monday at 6 a.m. to get some donuts. It wasn't busy thankfully... the female associate behind the counter was awesome... super friendly and helpful. I started building a dozen mixed donuts picking out some fun options (see my pictures) including blueberry fritters, apple fritters, cronuts, and marionberry filled.... and some good standards like cake, glazed raised, and maple bars... they smelled delicious and the box was HEAVY! That was $13.50 I think... good a bunch of specialty so it's all good. Then I decided it would be nice to get a baker's dozen for my work for $9. These didn't have specialty but the mix was nice and the price was definitely right! Additionally I read about espresso drinks so I ordered one.... first of all she had a ton of sugar free options.... but then you can make whatever drink you want with up to 5 shots for just $3!!!! I got a large quad, sugar free chocolate caramel latte. Yep just $3!!! And the best part? It was delicious... We enjoyed the donuts throughout the week... my work devoured the box I brought in in one day. Finally the review... I'm not going to go though each donut just know you should visit this place if you want a good donut. Probably the best overall donuts ive had in years!!! I will definitely be back. My coworkers will thank me, my family will thank me... everyone loved them!!! read more

Joe's Donut Shop - Mixed dozen... need to try many that people talked about. Bars, Marionberry filled, cinnamon twist, cronut, basic yeast raised, fritters - Donuts Near Me - Sandy, Oregon

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Awesome little donut shop that supports local clubs. I had the apple fritter and it was one of the best I've ever had. Nice and crispy but still very soft. I visited during the COVID-19 crisis so I had to take my donut to go. The staff was friendly yet very cautious. I would like to visit again to try some other offerings here at Joe's donut shop. I highly recommend the drive from Portland to give them a try. Way better than Voodoo or Blue Star for a much more reasonable price. read more

Joe's Donut Shop - Exterior - Donuts Near Me - Sandy, Oregon

This is the best gem in Sandy! Joes donuts has been around since the 70's and has been a staple to the locals, and even travelers on their way to, and over the mountain. A must stop for delicious donuts. The workers are friendly and great, and the donuts are really that good. Pretty great prices too, I'm shocked how cheap it is sometimes. I stop any time I'm passing by, even if I'm not craving, it's great to grab a dozen and give to family or coworkers, or just snack on later. The parking is tight and small, and it's always busy on the weekends. Located on a one way street on hwy 26 and 211, it can get a little congested sometimes. I can't imagine the amount of donuts that have to produce each day, and pretty much when they're out, they're out. I enjoy the chocolate with sprinkles the most, but the blueberry is great, maple bars, Cronuts, bear claws too. Really an assortment of everything- you can't go wrong. The building inside is super small, with a line that forms pretty easy, but goes bye really quick. Must stop on your way to a gnarley day at the mountain! read more

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Pretty good! I tried a glazed old-fashioned. It was oily, but the oil didn't have weird aftertaste. It was also very reasonably priced at 99 cents and wasn't too big. read more

Gotta give it a one star since they were closed even though their sign said open 4 or 5am-5pm every day of the week.

Great service, fast workers and the best donuts! I've been going here since I was 4. Their donuts are always fresh and perfect. They really are the best donuts in the world! I would come every Friday with my dad before school, they made me a special half maple half chocolate because I could never chose. read more

Joe's Donut Shop - Me when I was 10. Chocolate and maple bar. - Donuts Near Me - Sandy, Oregon

Awesome little donut shop on the way to Mt. Hood. Stop by, grab a donut, take it to the slopes. Take it for a hike. I love custard so I went for the custard filled donut. They had a banana frosting one that was new to me though and that was awesome! It has all your typical donut flavors, no bougie Blue Star types here. They do classics, and they do them well! read more

Joe's Donut Shop - banana custard - Donuts Near Me - Sandy, Oregon

My absolute favorite donuts in Oregon. I love the freshness of them and of course the taste. The employees inside the store are port great. They deal with a ton of customers everyday. It amazes me that they can keep their composure so well. I reduced one star due to parking and lines down the sidewalk. I wish the patching lot and store were bigger. Great place, a must try! read more

Always the best doughnuts & for a good price. We walk here pretty regularly on weekends & love their doughnuts. My stomach has always been sensitive to most doughnuts from other places but for some reason I can eat any of the doughnuts here without worrying about it. Definitely recommend! read more

I was never a big fan of Joe's over the years. But recently I decided to give them a try again. The 4 stars are literally because of their raised donuts. I don't know what if anything is different, but their raised donuts are huge and fluffy and very light. Be prepared for a sugar and carb bomb to hit you though. Their maple is solidly above the middle of the pack. Good flavor and not still runny after it's applied. I can't give 5 stars as their cake donuts are definitely not to my standard. In my past and recent visits the cake donuts are meh in my opinion. But stay with the raised and you'll be happy. read more

Incredible. This is the spot for the Portland/Vancouver area, stop trying to find a place and put the time on to get over here. They are exactly what a donut should be. Light, fluffy and chewy. They disappear when you bite into them and dissolve beautifully. The glaze is perfect. This is not some bready, cakey, dry "donut", this is the real deal and worth going to anytime. read more

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Best maple bar donut I've ever had! Every donut here it absolutely perfect no dry or doughy spots.

The apple fritters are amazing so I can only imagine everything is. I guess I'll find out because I'll be back. Super cute place in the staff is quick and polite. read more

Cute little donut shop. The place opens at 4am according to the sign. There was two older ladies working. They came off a little unwelcoming and unwilling to help. It could be because They were in the middle stocking. we noticed a drink still in the crate. We asked if we can grab from that. The person said it's probably better to get from the fridge. We said we would but it's not in there. It sounded like it was too much work for her and we offer to help carry it. She said no she got it. A little disappointing for our first visit. On top of that the cashier almost overcharge me until I mention something. She said sorry. The donut was at least good. I gotten the maple donut bar read more

A solid donut shop with a variety of tasty options. We got an assortment and enjoyed it all - blueberry fritter, old fashioned, a basic one with sprinkles, and one with banana flavored cream inside. All of them were great and the prices were very reasonable. We'll be back! read more

The pastry here is thick and rich...not for the faint of heart! My favorite is the apple fritters and the blueberries ones when you can get them. Coffee is definitely above average. All in all, great quick stop for donuts and such...but expect a line! read more

Donuts were decent. Came a little late so their signature donuts like apple sauce was not available. Staff was quick and nice. Warning to people who are adamant about masks. The staff do not wear masks. Not consistently any way. Person at the front who served us did not wear a mask but I saw other employees wearing masks. I'm not gonna give my opinion on that subject. But an fyi for people just in case it matters to them. read more

Absolutely love the donuts here! My favorites are the maple bars and the fruit-filled bear claws and fritters. I've been coming here for years and always stop in on my way up to Mt Hood or if I take that route to Bend. They open super early and do you have a small parking lot available; however, it does fill up pretty fast in the mornings...especially on weekends! If you're ever in the area or just passing through I highly recommend you make a stop! You can't miss it...it's the red and white little brick building :-D read more

Donuts are very good! Surprised I've never heard of this donut place before. Donuts are soft, flavorful, and yummy!

Delicious homemade donuts were just what the doctor ordered when we were heading up to ski one Friday morning. Amazing apple fritters and the service was outstanding. It's delightful to support a local business that puts out a quality product. read more

Ok....so it's a local, hyped up donut shop that has a bit of history behind it. I agree you should support your local shops but I have seen this place have better days. If you look at their online menu, the donuts look amazing......However, they don't even offer them in their shop. You have to call in advance and buy at least a doz. if you want a kind of donut you really want. The only donuts they offer are the basics. Fritters, glazed, and a few custard and jelly filled donuts. Nothing special. Where's the nutty nut donuts? Where's the Danish pastries, strudels or cinnamon twists? Where's the chocolate cake donuts??? And no...I'm not expecting this place to be like a Voodoo donut shop. I even think Voodoo is over rated. A tourist trap. I guess I'm just expecting to see same kind of donuts that they offer online in their shop too. Anyway, I never seem to come on a day when they make their chocolate cake donuts. Today, I was told..."Only on Fridays." UGGGHhHhhhh Sooo.......I ended up buying a plain donut with chocolate frosting. A little on the dry side, but O-K. Maybe I'll go back on a Friday....or not. read more

Joe's Donut Shop - Donuts Near Me - Sandy, Oregon