Definitely a hole in the wall (sometimes the hole in the wall places serve the best food ‍) but apparently there's some history with this place/location. Got a half dozen glazed and iced donuts and a steak/egg/cheese sandwich. Donuts were pretty good but the sandwich was cooked with steakum like meat, so it was pretty thin and they only had white bread. I was pleased with the overall taste of everything. I would be back. As far as the hospitality, the lady at the register wasn't necessarily friendly but she wasn't rude either IMO. She said good morning and thanked me for my business but there wasn't any small talk which I was ok with. I had more conversation with the other two patrons in there, they both recommended the home fries which I will try on another visit. There's a very small lot in the back with a few spots on the side, just make sure you turn in as you approach and not after... it's a one way street so you can't easily turn around once you realize you've past it. read more

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HANDS DOWN BEST I EVER HAD! So sad they're closed right now I can't wait until they open again. It's a small mom and pop place almost like a "hole in the wall" if you will BUT if you know anything about anything you know those are the best places lol...must get them EARLY because they will be sold out read more

Okay so I am writing this review now that my memory has been jogged by attempting to eat a dunkin donut and throwing it away. This place has set the bar HIGHHHH. And when I say that I mean they can stand toe to toe with Blondies, and even fractured prune hands down. When i walked in this little hut I knew I was in for a treat, you can tell the love and attention that goes into a skill and business. by the appearance of the business, typically when restaurants are focused on expanding and multi locations the craft begins to decrease but this place is dedicated to keeping all the attention in the buttery, flaky, goodness that is these donuts. Typically I have to throw donuts away after a meeting but for this particular meeting I ordered 2 dozen. None were left to the point colleagues came up to me and said what kind of crack did you put on those donuts lol. There was not a one left but what I did receive were emails and visits to my office asking for the name. Now I cannot speak for their sliders or breakfast sandwiches. All I know is I could not smell any fried onions or meat on the grill or wafting in the air but I did witness piled high bacon in the kitchen. I have been dreaming of one of these donuts. May make a visit this week. No donut will ever compare once you have had one from Laurel Tavern Donuts. read more

Very delicious and soft donuts! Would recommend for a good pastry treat in the morning read more

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I read a recommendation for Laurel Tavern while reading the reviews of another doughnut shop so I thought I would give them a try. I was disappointed to find they only have yeast doughnuts here, no cake style. Yeast doughnuts (think crispy cream) have little substance and are always covered in a glazed sugar that explodes everywhere when you try to eat them. The doughnuts here are better than anything served at the big chains, but not worth a special trip. I was pleased to see that they serve other food items, so I did pick up a breakfast sandwich (Bacon, Egg, and Cheese) as well. I understand they also serve min burgers (sliders). which is what the Laurel Tavern is really famous for. read more

I'm giving you a 2 because you don't communicate when you are closing early. I drove to go to this place and got there 15 min before closing time and to my surprised the lights were off... it was closed. They do not seems to have a website and they do not bother to leave a note saying they closed early. I suggest posting a note by the door or windows so people know that maybe you sold out and therefore had to close or make a Facebook page and post it there? Anything to have your costumers informed so they don't waste their time driving to you. I Look forward to trying you another time and update this post with an actual food review read more

I really wanted to be able to review their donuts... But alas, not possible. According to their website and physical location, they open at 6 AM on Saturdays. I needed donuts by 7 AM, so I stopped in there at 6:45. A full 45 minutes after they open. Their lights were on, as was the open sign. When I walked in, two ladies were talking behind the counter, and there were no donuts or any other food items in sight. I asked if I could place an order and they told me to come back in 30 minutes if I wanted them. To be honest, they actually seemed annoyed that they had to stop their conversation for me. And I'm not sure why 45 minutes after the store opening there wasn't food available. Dunkin', two stores down, saved the day. read more

Warm, fluffy excellent donuts. Parking can be challenging. I don't know that I'd make a point of going back (a little out of my way), but I really enjoyed the donuts I had. read more

I went to the donut shop for the first time today and they have great donuts. So glad I didn't go to dunkin. I will be back

The Laurel Tavern Donuts is easy to miss if you're not looking for it. It stands alone along route 1 near the post office across from an old printing store. I was a bit disappointed in the assortment of donuts when I got there, maybe I just got there at a late/bad time. I did get an egg sandwich which was really good. The staff were kind and sweet. No room to dine in but the food is great. Probably removing from the effects of the pandemic. Yal go head check them out and support ! read more

1st time getting there. You can tell the donuts are not made like a factory. Light and soft even after 6 hours later. A little pricey but worth it for people who want a high quality product as a treat. read more

Welcome back. I love this place and go often. My whole family donated to the GoFundMe. Best donuts I have ever had. I have a Dunkin Donuts a half a block away but go to Laurel from 40 miles away to get the donuts. Thank you for treating a family member of mind kindly. I appreciate all of you. read more

Little place, Big Big taste! You'll return for their taste, no need to bet money . . . Their sandwiches are great too! Bacon egg & cheese, Bacon Cheeseburger, make the trip and enjoy your treat! read more

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These could be the best donuts I've ever eaten. They're a little bit on the expensive side so we don't get them that often, but when we do they are always perfect. read more

This is by far the best donut place in PG county. We regularly skip over the Dunkin' Donuts down the street to make it to Laurel Tavern for their fresh batch of donuts on Saturday. I'm a big fan of their classic glaze and their apple fritters are to die for. The Apple fritters has actual chunk of apples like the way it should be! Treat yourself to this understated mom and pop shop for your best donuts experience! read more

Best, lightest Donuts I've ever had! I highly recommend this tiny take out place! They also serve breakfast sandwiches and sliders.

I just discovered this place. The donuts are delicious The service was fast and quick. Gonna try one of their breakfasts next. read more

The donuts are very affordable and all homemade. They are the softest and yummiest donuts you'll find around.

Better than Krispy Kreme with the hot light on!!!! This place is filled with beautiful people making legally addictive delicious donuts, and more. read more

After reading reviews about this place we had to try it. Had my hubby stop by there and he got two breakfast sandwiches, few donuts and of course the burgers. Everything tasted soo good. The donuts were so soft and melt in your mouth. We both said they were the best donuts we ever had. The burgers were mini burgers/sliders and full of flavor and the breakfast sandwiches were very good. The shop itself is like a dive but the food is very good. read more

Finally!!! I have finally made it to Laurel Tavern Donuts! After reading reviews over the years and having this place bookmarked, I finally made it! I moved to this area and made it a priority to make it here! As others have stated, Laurel Tavern is a dive, hole in the wall place! However, it literally is a gem! I arrived on a Saturday afternoon! The place was completely empty excerpt the two lovely ladies preparing the food! I ordered 3 sliders without cheese and some donuts to go! The food was prepared in less than 10 minutes and given to me in a brown paper sack, and I was on my way home! Let me say, those mini burgers are pretty good! As advertised for sure by many of the previous reviews!! And those donuts are fresh and delicious! I chose a chocolate and glazed twist and a strawberry glazed! I spent about $10 for a great lunch/snack! Laurel Tavern Donuts is no frills but is soo delicious! For sure, I will be back for the mini burgers and if I'm lucky enough to arrive early enough, for donuts as well! read more

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I finally stopped by today specifically for the mini burgers and i have to say i was pleasantly surprised that the burgers were up to the hype that all of the reviews had been suggesting. Ordered 12 of them and they went fast. Mom and Pop shops are rare to see nowadays and while i haven't tasted the donuts i believe if they're made with the same care as the burgers they would also be delicious read more

This Tavern has been around for as long as I can remember. The business isn't flashy. Old looking on the outside and even older looking on the inside. The menu is simple: donuts, breakfast, or sandwiches. But the ladies that own and operate this establishment are awesome. They delivery fresh and quality food everyday. This place is truelh "a diamond in the rough". Bon Apetit. read more

Delicious. In a funky little building, but VERY fresh, even in the middle of the day. The cake donuts are my favorite, but that's just personal choice. If you're driving on 95, well worth the side trip! read more

I work at an Auto body in Columbia and every week we get visits from a salesman named Jake who works at an Auto Parts store and he would bring us donuts from this bakery. He would rave about this place on how delicious their donuts are and that they sell out fast. I admit, their donuts were good. Really good. They're not so good to the point where each bite literally slaps you in the face, but they're good enough for me to drive there and pick some up rather than driving to other, closer donut joints for my cravings and don't get me wrong, there are better donut places in the surrounding counties, but I really like how this place is in terms of the location, interior and the overall quality of their foods. The bakery is really small like, 'the moment you walk in, that's it' kind of small and the size of the building itself is small. I don't know why but it reminds me of the gingerbread house... Don't ask why, it just does! When you go inside, it's clearly run down and old but that's where some of its charm is. I mean, if there's a bakery that's super clean then props to them, but you don't go to a bakery/donut place to expect cleanliness and top notch interior design. You go to enjoy some sweets! Out of all the donuts I got from there (see picture below), I have to say that the blueberry donut was my absolute favorite and that's surprising for me because I'm not a fan of the fruity type donuts. This blueberry donut was different though. It was crispy yet very light and it almost felt like it was melting in your mouth. The flavor wasn't punching your face but it was still good and even better if you're a fan of blueberry donuts. The rest of the donuts were great as well. The 2 women behind the counter were friendly and I was surprised that they are Korean. Why? Because "usually" when Korean(s) own a restaurant/carry out that specializes in something other than Korean, the food isn't great. But like I said before, their donuts were. They speak enough English to hold small conversations and to not get your order wrong. read more

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Don't let the exterior fool you. If you are familiar with Krumpes donuts in western Md we'll you will enjoy the donuts here. These donuts taste like krumpes before they changed the ingredients. Probably will never try the breakfast sandwiches but there was a lot of people ordering them. I recommend glaze, coconut, cinnamon n sugar. read more

Good early for donuts. Hubby loved these burgers! They where a staple from his childhood.

Laurel Tavern donuts have been on my list of places to try for quite a while. But with limited hours of operation and being located in the heavily traveled old town Laurel area I never seem to make it when they were open or feel up to the challenge of the traffic. Laurel Tavern donuts it apparently recently changed ownership. They are what Dunkin' Donuts was 15 years ago. Nothing remarkable in the way of flavors or innovation and but at least the donuts are about full sized. They do have both cake and yeast donuts. I am a cake donut man myself, which is probably why I prefer Dunkin' Donuts back when they still made full-size donuts. This cake donuts are more what I would call old-fashioned. And that's not a negative. Maybe I am just tilting at windmills, but I would still like to be dazzled someday by a neighborhood donut ship. read more

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These are the best donuts I ever ate. I'm going back to try those lil' cheeseburgers.

Love love love their donuts and their burgers. Reasonable prices. I love that they open very early too, i have stopped by a few times in the morning for breakfast and I'd definitely recommend read more

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The flavor in a donut comes from sugar and oil, but the magic comes from making fried food that tastes light. The donuts at Laurel Tavern Donuts comes out soft and puffy, topped with the simplest cinnamon or frosting and easily the best part of a cold morning. Even the cake donuts are light. They have a sweet crust that supports the strawberry frosting, then gives way to airy cake inside. If Laurel Tavern Donuts were owned by some 21-year-old college grads, it would have a marketing story about old-fashioned technique and artisan donuts. They'd hit up a local farm for some berries, and they'd push a tale of locally-grown produce to get some of the love that food writers have blindly lavished on cupcakes and lawyers who quit to make food. But this is Laurel. The "tavern" sits on U.S.1, and its immigrant owners offer coffee and a dozen variations on fried dough. You should go for a donut worth the calories. Sweet, slightly oily, but still light enough to make Dunkin Donuts taste leaden and tired. Check out the donut holes as well. The Laurel Tavern is in the former location of the Little Tavern chain. They also serve up breakfast sandwiches and mini-burgers along the lines of the Little Tavern speciality. I haven't tried those yet. read more

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For a lifelong Washingtonian that fondly remembers Little Tavern "death balls", Laurel Tavern is a time machine. Unlike most patrons of Club LT, I was sober when I consumed those steamed sliders. The burgers are worth the 20-minute drive and as an added bonus, Laurel Tavern sells delicious donuts. They are located across the street from the Laurel Tastee Diner which has the best food from the recently-truncated chain. read more

Ok...so I love donuts, pancakes, waffles, scrambled eggs, bacon...well, basically anything you have for breakfast, soooo when I saw this little hut with a sign that said, "DONUTS," I had to stop in. Yes, their window is cracked, and the place looks a little shady, but I thought if I get sick, at least, I can understand why...LOL. Anywho, the two women in there working were so sweet. I got 3 donuts and a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich on wheat. (No, I didn't eat all of that by myself...come on you guys...lol). Can I tell you guys something? That sandwich was just like home made. I mean I was in heaven, floating on a cloud eating my sandwich as I dreamt about more visits to the land of donuts! I will be back again and again and again. They will be literally sick of me before its all over. read more

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This place is awesome!! It's known for it's tasty donuts but the burgers do it for me every time. Cooked to order,friendly, and a smile. Each and every visit-thank you! read more

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I don't want anyone else to know about the $1.49 apple fritters (deep fried rectangles of heaven, icing clinging to crispy, crunchy edges). The maple dipped flavor has smoky depths, not just sugary sweetness. Inexpensive sandwiches: ask for whole wheat or white bread - it's toasted by default. They have provolone cheese as an option and use lovely, ripe tomatoes. The ladies always treat people with respect but don't have time to gush, since only 2 people are allowed inside at once. Customers are kind, stepping outside to wait for their bag while you pop in to order. Switch! read more

Hole in the wall, literally. The guy looked like he couldn't be bothered and was annoyed that we took longer than his Regulars to decide, but it was our first time there...he was not helpful at all and made us feel unwelcome. They acted like they were too good for us. Well, then I guess they are too good for our hard-earned money as well, as we won't be coming back. What a shame as we live right in the neighborhood and love supporting local small businesses. read more

The best donuts I've ever had. Always fresh and light. I support this small business instead of Dunkin Donuts because Laurel Tavern uses real ingredients unlike the chain places. read more

TOTALLY DISGUSTING!!! I ordered a half dozen donuts and a coffee and they picked up my donuts and made my coffee with the same gloves they were using to handle RAW MEAT. I voiced my concern and they offered a refund but I was too sickened to care for &6 bucks....GO THE OTHER WAY ! read more

Hole in the wall place, but donuts are great. They have a nice variety to choose from. Seems like they have regulars that go there everyday.

The donuts melt in your mouth! I was surprised at how light they feel and still seemed to have substance. So delicious and fresh! This is a hidden gem. read more