Excellent service and quality product reasonably priced easy in and out parking for street parking and the dining room is really neat with different chairs and boutique, decorations staff, which really accommodating. I learned that at this location you do not have to give your first name for an order as I did in the Terre Haute store, they insisted on having my first name in TH - they did not insisted on giving them my name at this Bloomington. OK she said no we don't need that. We never ask for that so very odd. The same company different policies. The donut is scrumptious. The maple pecan is what I got. It is really good fresh quality made throughout the day until they close. It's worth a try if you've never tried a parlor donut. read more

Parlor Doughnuts - Maple Pecan - Donuts Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Good service, cool old space, great donuts. The case when you walk in has sample donuts, but it looks like the frost/fill donuts to order. There is a big window so you can see the process. I got a mini donut and got the option to fill with coconut cream or raspberry. I should have said one of both, but I got the coconut cream and it was a great bite. The filling was creamy the outside was crisp. My daughter really enjoyed the Chocolate carnival. The bathroom situation is interesting. The toilet is not straight there are random holes on the wall and a covered tub. But I figure it's part of the charm with the old building. read more

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Their specialty layered donuts are like a croissant/donut hybrid, flaky like a croissant but fluffy and chewy like a yeasted donut. When I was there early in the morning, they were glazing all donuts to order. This location doesn't have the vegan/gluten-free doughnut (there's a sign on the menu that says "temporarily out", but they haven't carried it for at least a year). I got the cream & crimson donut, a strawberry jelly-filled donut topped with whipped cream and a strawberry syrup drizzle, unique to the Bloomington location. It was substantial! There was lots of jelly inside which made it pretty messy when coupled with the whipped cream on top, but that's not a bad thing. The donut was fresh and tender, and I really liked the unique texture, but I thought it was overly sweet. The jelly was very sweet and there was that syrup drizzle, plus the donut itself was rolled in sugar. I still enjoyed it, but it's like a once a month at most kind of thing for me. I would like to come back, just not too often. I got an iced matcha latte with my donut. This was a pretty decent matcha latte, honestly better than expected for a donut chain. It was unsweetened by default. The donut came in a paper box which was good packaging because it's relatively eco-friendly and protects the structure of the donut if you're taking it to go. I did see they had also had plates but forgot to ask for one. There's actually a pretty large seating area in the back of the shop plus a patio. The two workers there were helpful and friendly. read more

Parlor Doughnuts - Cream & crimson donut, iced matcha latte - Donuts Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

The doughnuts at this place are an experience! Wow! So worth the drive and stressful parking! These were epic. The atmosphere was neat. You could actually watch them construct your doughnut choice. The doughnuts themselves have a little bit of a crunch in the outside but are soft and amazing on the inside. We got the French toast, honey, lemon and cookies and cream. They were all amazing! The staff was friendly. Get up early! The first day we went they were sold out by 10 AM. We went back the next day and got there by 8 and they still had doughnuts. We will definitely be back! read more

Parlor Doughnuts - From bottom to top: Lemon Honey Cookies and cream French toast - Donuts Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Parlor doughnuts is one of my go to study spots as I live just down the street. Great vibe in there and a great place to study, they have a small room with a good amount of tables and usually can get a spot. Their donuts are good I like the variety of flavors but nothing too special. However, the minis with raspberry filling are the best things ever. I would eat them everyday if I could. Their coffee is good but average, I wish it was a little stronger. The energizers are a nice addition to the menu, the tropical one was a nice flavor. The service could be much better. Employees seem to hate their jobs and are not very friendly to be honest. The mini donuts are whats giving this place a 4 star from me read more

Parlor Doughnuts - Raspberry Jelly Filled Mini - Donuts Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

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Sooooo, it's on the "second" floor above where Soma used to be. Parking isn't terrible, but it's so lovely. A mix of clean and modern and a little vintage eclectic atmosphere because it's built into a house! We went at 6PM so the display was empty, but he made each donut fresh for us, and honestly these donuts are BEASTLY. Also shout-out to whoever was closing on 5/29 because they threw in a FREE donut (chocolate chip pancake!) and suggested we microwave it. 10/10 would buy again. read more

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These donuts are little works of delicious art and an easy 5 stars. The shop is a little hard to find near the IU campus. They are located on the second floor of a multilevel older building. The shop has the feel of a French pastry bakery. I was greeted by cases of beautiful large donuts. They are not traditional circles with holes. Instead they are shaped and decorated like little cakes. I got the Turtle Donut. The cake is flaky like a French crawler, then generously covered with caramel, chocolate and pecans. Wow, delicious. My husband got the house favorite, the French Toast Donut, which was covered with cinnamon and powder sugar. These donuts are definitely an elevated donut experience. Service was friendly and quick. The shop is cute and eclectic, decorated with a few vintage toys. You can watch the donuts being decorated though a large window. In a separate room, there are a many tables and chairs where you can eat your donut. There are also a few tables outside. The restrooms are clean and nice. There is free street parking out front which I'm guessing is hard to find when the students are in town. Entry to the shop requires going up a step, I think it would be difficult with a wheel chair. I couldn't tell if there was another entrance with easier accessibility. If I lived close by, I'd be here everyday. Parlor takes donuts to a new level. This is a must try! read more

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Decadent deserts more than a breakfast but very tasty. Good if you're looking for something extra

My partner and I drove over an hour to Bloomington, IN with the full intention of trying out other flavors from this shop. Their spot is in a funky building - that houses other businesses. They have a good size place with a seating area. When we went inside, a lot of the trays were empty already but the staff indicated they can make any donut that is on the menu fresh despite the absence from the display case. We ordered the honey, French toast, raspberry pistachio and churro donuts. Holy cow!! They were all freakin delicious. The donut has a slight chew but kind of airy - they weren't heavy or overly sweet and you can actually taste the distinct flavors of each one. These donuts are delicious and definitely worth driving an hour to get to. Please do yourself a favor and try them out!!! read more

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This spot is SUPER cute & the staff was super friendly, but the verdict is still out on layered doughnuts for me! What are layered doughnuts? Well first off, they have no hole! They're a bit dense and chewy --- almost like if you fried brioche dough! It's supposed to be crispy on the outside, light & fluffy on the inside. It only sort of delivered on that. They also have a tonnnn of flavors as well as some vegan options (that looked more like traditional doughnuts - hole and all!). I ordered the Sandy Beach one which was like cinnamon sugar with a twist! If I wanted to bring something special to a group, Parlor would be a great option. Still worth a try but it's not my favorite type of doughnut! read more

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This place is super cute and aesthetic, and I really like their doughnuts!! The dough is kind of a "layered doughnut" so it does not taste like a traditional donut but more like bread or croissant, and I love the taste! I got raspberry pistachio, and the icing on mine was also very unique and I could taste the raspberry. The only downside for me was that it was too sweet to eat alone LMAO, but I shared my donut with someone so it was perfect I did try their matcha once and it did not hit unfortunately, but everything else is good. read more

Parlor Doughnuts - Raspberry pistachio layered doughnut! - Donuts Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

We were in town for parents weekend and brought our other daughter we has celiac and can only eat gluten free and wanted to try yours. Since it says it on the sign. Went in both Saturday and Sunday and no gluten free. Very disappointed. We are from out of town and will not recommend. read more

They are yummy! I tried the pistachio, powdered filled raspberry, blueberry and the strawberries and cream. They stay soft and couple days and warm up in seconds. They are amazing. Worth the money for desserts read more

It's a cute and fun shop with lots of great flavors! I think cake doughnuts are my preferred but the layered donuts were fun to try! read more

Parlor Doughnuts - Lemon pie donut - Donuts Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Website said they were open. Drove fifty miles and they were closed. This was the Bloomington shop. Not good!!!!!

Got the Turtle Cheesecakeand the Strawberry Shortcake. Both were amazing. Airy layers like a croissant. Sweet, but not over the top. Light and not oily. Yum!!!! Service was quick and easy. Got it for Togo. In and out in two mins. Must have each time we come to IU campus. read more

Parlor Doughnuts - Got the Turtle Cheesecakeand the Strawberry Shortcake. - Donuts Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Advertise they have gluten-free donuts but never actually have gluten-free donuts. Tried different days and times.

I am huge fan of Cronuts and this is their specialty! These treats didn't disappoint and I tried 12 different selections! Not one disappointed!! The service was excellent and the place was clean and presentable! read more

I've tried Parlor twice. It's an acquired taste that I have not acquired. The "doughnuts" are very heavy, very sweet, and just not my thing. After eating one of Parlor's doughnuts, you won't need to eat for the remainder of the day. I know I am in the minority here with this review, but I am not a fan. read more

I've had Parlor one time - I got the maple bourbon pecan doughnut. Let me tell you - to die for ! The flavors are perfect. The donut is flaky - so don't come in expecting a cake donut. All of the flavors look amazing and they even have dog donuts ! The way they have the space laid out is nice - bar up front with the bakery case and cash register while seating is more to the side. They made the place look bigger than it did when it was the laughing planet. Cute decor and setup. Gourmet donuts at a fair price ! They are BIG. I can't wait to come back and try the whole menu ! read more

Parlor Doughnuts - Maple Bourbon Pecan - Donuts Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

I have had good donuts. I have had what I thought were decadent donuts. The best donut I've ever had pales in comparison to these delectable goodies! I believe Parlor Doughnuts has not been here long. The selection isn't huge, but it doesn't need to be. Whatever you choose will be amazing! Today I had the kid with me and bought 5. The three we've tried have been phenomenal! Those were the Reese's, Smores, and Maple/Bacon. Also bought were Chocolate Chocolate and Strawberry. The donuts themselves are dense doughy goodness. Covered in sugar and toppings, one won't be enough. For example, after a filling lunch I had a few bites of one, then a few more. Then a few more. Now it's gone and I'm happy and sad. I'm happy I ate it but sad that it's gone. The vibe is pretty nice. There is a vintage radio that may have been converted to bluetooth, but definitely adds some good music. The donuts are made throughout the day, so any time you go you're gonna get something good and fresh. Trust me. You're gonna want to go. It may be my new reason for going downtown. If you're anywhere in the area and have a craving, stop in. TOTALLY worth it! read more

Expensive but offbeat gourmet doughnuts that are eye-rollingly good. The price is worth it, though. You can't eat too many of these. You won't eat a half dozen. They're wonderfully rich. Note that there are lines out the door, and they sell out quickly. read more

Friendly staff and good doughnuts; they're pretty much the doughnut version of Crumbl cookies. They're not the light Dunkin Donuts; they're bigger in size, and well you can tell they're just fancy donuts (more like doughnuts though). They have a selection of flavors. They're very sweet but that's expected. read more

Second time here and just as obsessed as the first. I was able to try a handful of different flavors and loved them all!!! read more

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Drove out of our way to go through Bloomington so that we could try this place. Granted, we did not know the hours but we tried the door at 2 minutes to closing. The employee locked the door right in my face. We won't be coming back. read more

Donuts were amazing. They are croissant based, not a typical donut. The cashier was very nice and greeted me accordingly. She was very knowledgeable on the donuts and will help anyone to decide. Hopefully you get her. The iced latte wasn't to bad as well. Everything was great, can't deny. Also spacious inside, like Starbuck. They had another area in the back. Surprised the heck out of me. read more

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These are so good! Love the layered doughnuts. I need to try some of the other menu items soon. Wish there was one one in Greenwood!

Holy smokes! The donuts are allllllllllllll that! No other way to put it! Just go experience them for yourself!

best doughnut i've ever had and they definitely had the most beautiful i've ever seen! it is a little hard to find, as you go upstairs in between other restaurants/stores. some of their doughnuts remind me of croissants read more

A new favorite breakfast place! First of all the interior is so cute. I love the color scheme of blue, white and gold. We got a selection of four doughnuts: French toast, chocolate chocolate, strawberry shortcake, and turtle cheesecake. The strawberry shortcake was actually my favorite! The texture of the doughnuts is very interesting. I actually prefer it over regular doughnuts. It's very filling. It's kind of like a cronut but maybe chewier? Also kind of reminded me of danish. The fried nature adds a little crispiness. I also got an iced latte. Love that they offer alternative milks, including oat milk! We will be back. read more

Parlor Doughnuts - 4 donuts: strawberry shortcake, turtle cheesecake, chocolate chocolate, French toast - Donuts Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Their craft donuts are so yummy. Love the French toast, blueberry hill, and raspberry pistachio. Great service and spot to work or study!

I love donuts. I love trying new donut places and trying funky flavors out. These are legitimately easily some of the best donuts I have ever had in my life. I see a lot of people comparing this style to croissants, but I would say they remind me more of a cruller. The outside is flaky, but the inside is moist and really does have a texture like a cruller. I got the blueberry one and it blew me away. If you like blueberry flavored things you have to try it. I also got s'mores and the coconut one. The coconut one was the only one where I think I wish I had tried a different flavor, but it was still good! read more

Parlor Doughnuts - Blueberry, coconut, s'mores. - Donuts Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Unlike any other donuts in town, simply stated they're amazing. The best part was they had Dognuts, donuts for dogs. Needless to say they were a big hit when I arrived home. read more

Parlor Doughnuts - Variety of donuts available!!! - Donuts Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

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Stopped in Bloomington on our way to Brown County and wanted to pick up some breakfast. These donuts did not disappoint! Definitely different in a good way. The coconut cream filled one was amazing! And we really liked the salted Carmel too. Great service and the store is cute. Must try! read more

I love this donut place! Always has such warm and gooey donuts. The employees are always really nice there too. read more

Parlor Doughnuts - French Toast Layered Doughnuts - Donuts Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

We had never heard of this place until we were walking around town and happened upon it. It's so cute in there and we LOVED watching them make our donuts at the counter. I have since ordered them through Doordash and they were just as good! The service was great while understanding we had never been there! They helped us pick some really good donuts! read more

Hands down the best doughnuts ever! We tried a variety of flavours. They had everything from chocolate chip pancakes to churro to blueberry. Vegan options too. Excellent coffee too. Must try. read more

Parlor Doughnuts - Donuts Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

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Very friendly and quick service. I was disappointed to find the plain jane missing from the display case as I am not a fan of icing. I opted to just a cold brew coffee, honey and cinnamon and was again, disappointed. Despite a normally strong flavor, I did not taste any cinnamon while the honey was overpowering. The flavor was unusual and unpleasant. I will likely try Parlor Doughnuts again because of the service and keep my fingers crossed for a better taste experience next time. read more

Very good donuts. Pricey for donuts, but you're not going to eat a box of them and they're worth it.

These donuts are delicious! Vegan option as well...very good! Clean and bright inside and seating outdoors. The service was exceptional! I can't wait to go back. Highly recommend the mini donuts...so good! read more