I've been eating Maxes Donuts for 20 years, but I'm Rather disappointed in the last few trips. Still good donuts, but not worth driving for any more. The little Smokey's are definitely different. Not as good as they used to be. Makes me think they are made else ever and brought it. Donuts ok, but a little different too. I know they changed ownership so sad that they seem to lower the standards a bit. read more

I almost missed this place and nearly ended up just getting donuts at a place across the street -- but I'm sure glad I took the extra 3 minutes to look again for it! The chocolate glazed donut was the best I've had, and the blueberry cake donut complemented it well. The beef and cheese smokies (kolaches) were also the best I've had so far. read more

These are the fluffiest doughnuts ever! Picked up several since the kids are in town. They came at those doughnuts like true savages!! They were delicious. Highly recommend the eclairs. It's all nice and sweet. It just might put you in a sugar coma! Enjoy! read more

Have you ever rode a unicorn across a rainbow bridge through the Swiss alps into the sunset, while September by Earth, Wind, and Fire was playing in the background? That's what it's like to eat a donut from here. read more

Absolutely the best donuts I've ever had!! The plain donuts are better than KK. Super friendly staff as well!

For the love of god all I set out to do this morning was find some donuts. No big deal. Well I found this place close to where I just moved. JACKPOT!! I don't know how they do it but these might honestly be the best donuts in North Texas. And it's right by my house!! I picked up a variety and I was very happy with everything. These guys don't just get it right, they knock it out of the park. Thanks for the great breakfast. read more

Max's Donut Shop - Donuts Near Me - Allen, Texas

Truly the best doughnuts I've have ever had. Light and airy topped with glaze. Absolutely delicious

We accidentally found this Hidden Jem on a lucky day! The best donuts I ever had!! Seriously! So well made ! Thank you !

My new thing lately is to get my donuts at mom and pop shops! They tend to be much more fresh and fluffy, made with quality ingredients. I've been eyeing Max's Donut Shop for a while due to their great reviews. I went in on a weekday at 10:45am (they close at 11:30am) and they still had quite a few to choose from. They were out of old fashion and the twisties, but plenty of their original glazed, chocolate frosted, sprinkles, kolaches, etc. They're not your typical round donuts. It's stretched out.. a funny shape really. Pricing was great. About $7.50 for a dozen assorted donuts! We took the box of dozen home and opened it and saw the icing stuck to each other. I think the icing/glaze is watered down and the icing started dripping..? The icing on each donut wasn't even either. When you bite into the donut, you have bites where you're biting into a clump of sugar. Thumbs down. The donuts were fluffy but I've had fluffier. Max didn't wow me like some other places have in the past. All in all, my journey for great donuts in the area continues... read more

Max's Donut Shop - My dozen from Max - Donuts Near Me - Allen, Texas

Best donuts and kolaches EVER! No other donut shop compares. We drive all the way across town for Max's chocolate glazed. Nothing more need be said. read more

Close your eyes and picture the best donut you've ever had...now open your eyes and go to Max's, grab a glazed donut and have that "best donut" be blown out of the water. They have THE BEST, freshest, right out of the oven warm, melt in your mouth donuts. Disclaimer: I cannot be held responsible for donut addictions created based on this recommendation. read more

I have been here at least three times. There is always a line, it moves quickly, and you are rewarded with wonderfully delicious donuts. Basic options here, glazed - cake - and variations of each. But consistently and outstandingly delicious! Basically you have Max's if you want your basic, tasty amazing donuts and Hypnotic if you want creativity and a bit (ha, more than a bit) more sugar. Dallas. . .your donuts rule! YELP OBSERVATION: Do you think establishments mind when other places are mentioned in their reviews? read more

Max's Donut Shop - Donuts Near Me - Allen, Texas

Today I ate my first Max's donut and I will return for my next dozen that will be just for me. Nothing against KK but that was the best donut I have ever eaten. The flavor, texture, and shape of the donut will leave you with a memory you'll never forget. I live in Richardson and it will definitely be worth the drive for some of the best donuts/pastries you can find anywhere in the DFW and surrounding areas. From what I hear and read on the site, I may have to wait in line but it will be well-worth the wait. read more

Max's... Oh, Max's. This place has the best donuts of any shop, local or far, that I've ever had. Light, fluffy, melt in your mouth. I think the original glazed are the best, but everything I've tried has been amazing. Anyone who has been in the Allen area for a while knows this is the place to go! Heads up, though! The line can be long and there is limited seating. Also, the owner isn't the friendliest gal on the block, but the regular employees are happy enough. Your wait time isn't too bad, as they really get the line moving quickly. read more

Max's Donut Shop - Donuts Near Me - Allen, Texas

Love this place, grew up with it!! Last visit though was disappointing, received donuts that were icing side together stuck in the bag. Idk if they hired someone new who didn't know that if you put two donuts, strawberry glazed, icing side together they would stick and consequently ruin one of the donuts. I will still continue to come but am upset with what I received. read more

Max's Donut Shop - Donuts Near Me - Allen, Texas

My go to Donut Shop in North Texas. I have eaten donuts all over the country and you will be hard pressed to find better, fresher and tastier donuts anywhere. You can always tell a good donut joint by there glazed donuts and let me tell you.... "Max" has the glaze donut game on lock! We love Max's, only wish it was closer to our new house! read more

I have only had the plain glazed and chocolate glazed donuts and that's enough for a review. I think if I had a cinnamon roll and twist.. maybe tried the kolaches.. I'll update it to a five-star review. read more

Their glaze is amazing & I think their chocolate donuts are pretty special seeing how most donut shops don't glaze then chocolate dip their chocolate donuts.. probably the best chocolate donuts I've had. Now onto why I have only given Max's Donut Shop 4 stars.. I personally prefer a light, airy donut that melts in your mouth. Their donuts are thick and heavy.. I have gone back several times just to make sure i didn't get a funky batch & it seems to just be the recipe they use. If you like that kind of donut then you can't go wrong here. I will definitely be back & will still be getting donuts.. I will just have to pull the donut apart and trash the thick center. read more

AMAZING! This is what I imagine a Food Network Star's donuts taste like! I've never seen a donut shop with a line like I saw at Max's but I understand why now because I'm officially addicted! There was a review on here that said the donuts were not soft & fluffy anymore and I can confirm that they are dead wrong! They were like biting into a sweet pillow :)) I'll definitely be coming back and might just make Max's my go-to for donuts now :) read more

This donut shop was sold to a new owner and the quality is just not what it usedto be. This place used to be amazing. There would be a long line to get donuts, and they were so hot and delicious. Now there's no line anymore, and it's because these donuts taste like what you would get at any other donut shop around town. This place used to be really special. read more

These are the best tasting donuts around. The shop very much has a small town community feel to it since many locals are loyal. However, their customer service and operations are lacking. Get there early because the lines stretch out the door or wrap around the inside on Saturday's-- partly because their donuts are the bomb but also because the staff is inefficient. It's frustrating and disappointing to wait in line for 15-20 min only to find they're out of a staple item. We really like to go to Max's every once in a while because they're still the best donuts and worth the wait sometimes but... there are other donut shops near by that are not Krispy Kream, have good donuts, clean facilities, and better customer service. read more

YES THIS PLACE HAS GOOD DONUTS BUT ITS DIRTY!! And the owner is super rude!!! Have felt ill after eating here the last couple of times and I did check out their health dept rating and they do nothing to improve it:((( read more

Best Donut Shop I have found from downtown Dallas to McKinney...They do a great job on everything. Their Fritters and Cinnamon rolls are awesome and HUGE...Holes are great, cakes are right on. I live 15 miles from here and will often plan my outings north around a stop at Max's I feel sorry for the folks across the street!!! read more

Hands down the BEST donuts in the DFW area! These donuts have a great consistency to them, they don't fall flat! They're always busy so they constantly have hot donuts coming out! I just wish they were open all day! read more

OMG! This is one of the best donut shops. The chocolate donuts are amazing! They glaze them first, then put chocolate on them. Obviously other people love them too, the line is always wrapped around the whole place. read more

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Read this if you've frequent Max's donuts!! These donuts do not taste the same as I remembered. They are not as fluffy and soft.. Also the Bavarian cream in their stuffed donuts are not the same either.. either they've changed owner or they've changed recipes.. so sad.. Husband went out early today to buy ya donuts for my birthday.. Even my kids notice the difference and didn't finish their donut.. :( read more

Absolute best donuts I have ever had! They have such a unique flavor compared to your usual donut. Pro tip: try the maple glaze if you can

A friend brought these to work today and OMGEEEE they are perfection. How can I go back home to East Texas and never experience these again

Lived in Texas my whole life, and I thought my favorite donut place was Shipley's. I was very much wrong! This place is so good! Me and my friends came here at 5:30 and we all absolutely loved it, the lady at the desk was warm and very friendly. I don't think I'm going to be going to another donut place for a while! Absolutely amazing! read more

Best donuts in the area! Quick and friendly staff and the donuts are consistently amazing! You won't be disappointed!

These are probably the best donuts in Dallas. If there is anyone's whose are better let me know. The quality of the donut are awesome. If your glazed or chocolate covered aren't good you don't have me as a customer, and I constantly go back to this place. read more

We've always LOVED Max's and it's been our favorite donut shop for years but I'm worried it's changing under new management....when we went last week, they were out of the staples (holes, glazed, etc) and the donuts we ended up getting tasted different :( If the new mgmt is changing things to save $$, please stop and revert back to the fabulous donuts that made this establishment famous! read more

So I don't normally leave reviews, but I felt obligated this one time. Max's has REALLY great donuts. However you can never get them! I am usually only in the area around mid day if I'm on that side of town, and I've even gotten in there an hour before close. They are always either out of dounts, or already closed. For as busy as I always see this place, how can you so consistently be out of the one thing you serve. Every other donut place I have ever seen always has donuts even if you go in right before they close, but not here. They only seem to want to make enough to where they will have non left, no matter what that means for the customer who go out of their way to try and give them business every day. I would love to give a positive review, but it doesn't seem like they want my business. read more

Being in the top 25 in TX is an underrating. New ownership is figuring it out. If they hold true to their committment "not to change anything" (it's worked for over 30 yrs) they should be very successful 3rd generation owners. read more

I never leave reviews, but I just had to for this place. I didn't get them myself, however I had a friend go grab them and was pleasantly surprised! I hardly eat donuts and when I do I immediately go to Krispy Kreme for their consistency. Whenever I try other donut shops I am always disappointed. I'm proud to say I've finally found a donut shop that I'll be visiting instead of Krispy Kreme whenever I get a donut craving. Max's Donut Shop is a must!!! 10/10 read more

Everything was great, hot and fresh donuts and kolaches! Plus, it was all reasonably priced, I do not enjoy paying $1.25+ for a glazed donut at other places. Thanks! read more

This was our second visit here. The first time was in the afternoon and we had warm Donuts the first time-call me crazy but that just doesn't appeal to me. I don't understand all the five star reviews. These are good, BASIC donuts. Driving from Plano and waiting in line for 20 'minutes for a donut that's just ok? Nah. Don't see what all the fuss is about. Donut Kitchen in McKinney....now that place is worth the extra effort. Staff is friendly, basic selection, relatively cheap-3stars! read more

I can not believe the kolache recipe was changed.. they are now terrible, nothing like they used to be. Heartbroken.

There was a time in my life when I almost gave up on donuts, the same ole generic glaze and lame kolaches. Then suddenly I saw a light at the end of the tunnel (Max's Donuts). The biggest and most delish chocolate glazed donuts in the world. The chocolate is glazed before they are coated in chocolate. I'm not a big fan of donuts but, Max's is #onpoint. The dough is very soft and melts in your mouth, and the smokies are great. This place is #THEHYPE. You'll go if you are real. read more

I decided to check out Max's Donut Shop after reading a review from a Yelp friend, Dave W. I headed over around 10:30 on a Saturday morning. The parking lot was jumping and apparently everyone was there for a Max's donut! Inside, the line wrapped around the inner perimeter of the entire shop, and I placed myself at the end. I'm not joking, there were at least 20-25 people in front of me! The line moved pretty quickly, I ended up waiting maybe 8-10 minutes. I figured with that many people waiting for donuts, there's got to be something to it! I grabbed a milk from the fridge (and also noted the big blocks of cheese in there.. maybe it's also used for storage?) and was getting nervous the donuts I wanted would be gone by the time I got to order. I did see them add more donuts while waiting, so they are still making donuts at that time to keep customers happy. When it was my turn, I ordered two maple bars (my favorite) and a bowtie which was a twist with cinnamon and sugar. Prices seemed comparable to other donut shops. Once I got a good look at my donuts in the car, the maple bars seemed like giants! Way larger than a normal donut shop's maple bars. They also looked less uniform and more handmade, which I liked. The maple glaze was so creamy and had just the right maple flavor. The donut itself was flaky and slightly chewy, so so good! I did not care for the bowtie, but that's just my preference, I'm sure it's a perfectly fine donut. I will probably be back, but I'll try to find a time when it's less packed! Edit: Came back on a Monday morning and at 9:30 a.m., very few donuts left. With 2 and a half hours before closing, that's just not acceptable in my book. Had to leave without any donuts because what was left were the donuts nobody wants. read more