A diff take on cronuts as they say. Diff flavors . It's ok for the price . Just ok at 4$ each with tax. A typical cafe setup . Quick service , modern contemporary decor. Hoping it can withstand competition in the area . Was first time trying the place, may go back to try other flavors and coffe I was recommended the French toast by the barista and I also got the churro flavored one. Pretty good but have had better . read more

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This is definitely a good reason why California and Texas don't mix well . Parlor Doughnuts is what happens when a donut gets a marketing degree and forgets how to be a donut. These things are overdesigned, underwhelming pastries pretending to be donuts. They're basically laminated croissant bricks with an identity crisis. Crispy outside, hollow inside, and somehow still dense -- an architectural marvel, not a food win. The toppings? Unhinged. Just an Instagram pile-on of cereal, candy, drizzles, and regret. None of the flavors talk to each other. It's like every topping screamed "pick me" and management said yes to all of them. And the sweetness? Aggressively sweet. One bite and your teeth file a formal complaint. You don't eat a Parlor donut -- you survive it. Also, calling these "craft donuts" is hilarious. There's nothing artisanal about a donut that feels mass-produced for people who don't actually like donuts but love standing in line and posting stories. Traditional donut shops: warm, simple, comforting. Parlor Doughnuts: cold, chaotic, trying way too hard. It's not terrible -- it's worse. It's expensive mediocrity in a flannel shirt. If you want a donut, go literally anywhere else. If you want a pastry that looks cool on Instagram and tastes like a sugar-glazed personality test, Parlor's your place. read more

Definitely a unique doughnut spot! I really like how the doughnuts come with layered dough. It provides a great texture and consistency that is hard to match! I also like how they have doughnuts that are suitable for everyone from vegan to gluten-friendly. On this particular visit, I tried the French Toast and Raspberry Pistachio. The flavors are definitely on the sweeter side, but very tasty. I will definitely be coming back to try the rest of the menu! read more

Parlor Doughnuts - Donuts Near Me - Houston, Texas

I saw a review posted by another Yelp elite friend, and he mentioned cronuts, which caught my eye since I've been in search of a good one in Houston. Also, I had a friend who already tried a couple flavors and recommended one to me. First off, this location replaced La Vibra tacos. It shares parking with Be More Pacific, Hotworx, and a boba and poke place. The inside space is nice and open with a few seating options. The flooring print is so pretty. The menu is a bit difficult to read with the lighting in the way, but you can look at their window display and admire all the flavor options. There's also a printed copy at the register. I bought 2 flavors - French toast and turtle cheesecake. French toast was good and tasted much like the cereal. The turtle cheesecake had the traditional toppings, and the cheesecake part actually tasted like cream cheese. I also tried some of the coconut icing off of the coconut cream filled one. I think I like that and the French toast of the three I tasted. If it looks like they ran out of a flavor, just ask. They've got more in the back. I personally don't agree that it's a cronut since it's not shaped like a donut like Five Daughters Bakery in Nashville which has also expanded to Atlanta. It's shaped like a donut with the 100 flaky layers and has a light icing or topping. This is more like a large, flavored croissant with different toppings or fillings. It's good but not the cronut I was expecting. You can use Apple Pay or tap to pay at checkout. read more

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One of the most yummy niche style croissant donuts. They had all of the flavors that I wanted to try when I visited and the lattes were very tasty! read more

Parlor Doughnuts - Croissant donuts! - Donuts Near Me - Houston, Texas

Not new, but new to Houston...these are not donuts, and this is not a small artisan spot. You read that right, they're a decorated cronutesque dessert, called a layered donut, and this is a franchise. Layered, flaky, not overly sweet (although the frosting can be super sweet- burbon caramel flavor, I'm talking to you) , these little bad boys are certainly an experience. Of the 6 I tried: Strawberry shortcake- was the most balanced Burbon caramel- was the sweetest Churro and Lemon bar/sicle/ade- were fine Turtle (they were out of turtle cheesecake)- I'd prob get the turtle cheesecake instead. Campfire- I personally prefer the sponginess of a traditional donut for this flavor combo. Based on the service I received, which was pretty poor (I was not acknowledged for atleast 5 minutes. Once acknowledged I was not made to feel welcome...but maybe it was a bad day), I'd say 3 stars...likely won't be returning, but in sharing the 6 donuts I purchased, 3/4 folks loved them, so I'd likely return with them. Hopefully, they're still learning and the service will improve. Nothing beats eating fresh baked donuts at golden hour in their parloresque shop. It's the stuff movies are made of! Best of luck to them! read more

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Such a cute place and ambience!! I came here with my friend for a lil Bible study and definitely made it one of our best ones yet. The service was amicable and the baristas were super friendly and genuinely seemed they enjoyed their job. So. Much. Options. To choose from. I eventually went with their Maple Bacon donut (trying to upp my protein, duh! lol) and my friend tasted their honey one. Both outstanding! I especially loved the inside gooey part of mineeee. My friend is typically not a super sweets person but she finished hers because it was just THAT darn gooood. I really also wanted to try their smores but moderation is something I've been working at... plus there's always next time ;) Overall, adorable spot for a book club or to get some work done! Super clean and well-kept! I hope they maintain their excellent 5 stars!! P.S. I didn't take a picture of hers because well she wanted to eat it so bad (next time I'll pull a Yelpie m o o d because phone gotta eat first!) read more

Parlor Doughnuts - I mean look at that! - Donuts Near Me - Houston, Texas

Really delicious - happy to have them in the neighborhood! I really enjoyed their variety of flavors and will certainly have something new to try with their rotating seasonal options. The donuts are fritter-like in texture and consistency and big to boot! Easily shareable, but I don't blame you if you keep one (or more!) all to yourself. Outstanding selection of coffee drinks as well. I got their sprinkle (it had a cuter name that I cannot remember currently) and an assortment of others like honey, cinnamon, strawberry, and all were excellent and things I would get again. Their cold brew was nicely balanced. Parking: on site in a private lot. read more

Parlor Doughnuts - Donuts Near Me - Houston, Texas

Easiest 5 star I've handed out in a while. If you're a fan of the cronut style donut this is an absolute winner!! BIG layered croissant style donuts with plenty of chocolatey or fruity style toppings to pick from. My favorite was the raspberry pistachio, since the tartness helped cut through the sweetness of the heavy donuts I was trying. From the look of the menu, vegan/keto and other donuts are a available to customize if you choose to. Coffees are available to order as well, with some standard coffee flavors on menu. Love the throwback look of the early 1900's American Parlor room. Nice antiques furniture pieces scattered around, and the speaker for the music is in an old radio. Tables are small, so might not be able to come and sit for a while to eat with the kiddos, but there's plenty of parking to come and go as needed. read more

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Need to train staffs..I was waiting and they were just chatting for 10 minutes..not sure what happened..it was better before.

This store is SUPER UNDERSTAFFED! The donuts are amazing but we were limited to how many we could buy because they only had 12 donuts! There were only two employees working. The cashier was doing what she could but poor girl was stressed. This business is so successful and has enough resources to pay employees what they deserve and have a full staff! This was my first time in store, I've only ordered uber before. It was disappointing. read more

Parlor Doughnuts - Donuts Near Me - Houston, Texas

I really don't like donuts but I could possibly get addicted to these! I stopped in on a weekday afternoon. It wasn't crowded and there were still a few varied flavors left. The decor is a clean, rustic aesthetic which white subway tile and wood throughout. I decided to try two, the French toast which was labeled as a favorite, and the raspberry pistachio. I ate the latter first and the French toast the next day. The layered donuts remind me of a brioche more than a croissant. Light and fluffy with a buttery flavor. The raspberry glaze wasn't too sweet and the crushed pistachio complemented it well. The French toast the next day was great for breakfast and definitely sweeter. The maple glaze was delicious and I probably could have eaten another. I didn't get any drinks but my friend got an iced latte and liked it. I'm excited to try more of the flavors and the spinach pesto breakfast sandwich looked pretty good. I'm guessing parking can be a bit of an issue during peak times so plan accordingly! read more

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Known for their "Layered" Doughnuts, something along the lines of a Fritter made of Brioche, Parlor Doughnuts has rapidly expanded via a franchising from Evansville Indiana where the original opened in February 2019. A concept from Darrick Hayden and Josh Tudela, the Heights location debuted late-2023, it is inside a room bathed by natural light that guests will discover fair prices and friendly service atop a menu able to accommodate most dietary restrictions or preferences. Neither yeast nor cake, the pull-apart Dough more akin to a Croissant, each Parlor Doughnut is a lumpy mound topped by flavors running the gamut from bittersweet Vietnamese Coffee or fragrant Raspberry to sweeter Churros or best-selling French Toast. read more

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Ordered an assortment of doughnuts and they were all HUGEEEE Got the s'mores, Oreo, strawberry shortcake, berry, churro and cinnamon flavored donuts. It deff taste better warm/reheated. It's a bit too sweet, just cause there's already sprinkled sugar on all of the donuts + the added cream/icing of whatever flavor the donut is, makes it extra extra sweet. These aren't your regular doughnuts either! They're more like a croissant texture with layers which was buttery. Almost like A Cronut. They have mini donuts as well with filling. Got the one that had eggnog filling and it was great. Also got the lavender iced latte and you can taste the lavender which was yummy. Service was not the best. We placed an additional order for one of the biscuits and confirmed it at the register and we waited almost 30 minutes for it and said it was "backed up" in the kitchen. Turned out the cashier never rang it up. So we just dismissed it. Parking - plenty within the plaza read more

Parlor Doughnuts - Lavender iced latte - Donuts Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Great doughnuts! My family and I stopped in for their grand opening, and we're glad we did! The shop is so cute and they do have a parking lot out front. We ordered a variety of doughnuts and I also got a house coffee. My favorite flavor was their raspberry pistachio. The texture was soft and pillowy on the inside, and the sweet/salty combo was perfection. They also offer keto doughnuts and breakfast sandwiches available. This made for a Saturday breakfast treat! read more

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NOT TOO SWEET That's how you know a dessert is good. These doughnuts are so unique IMO and bring something new to the Houston doughnut game. Rounding up the strip center off Yale that includes Be More Pacific, and Teahouse - Can only speak on the 4 doughnuts we got but wow. Flakey croissant like layers, fillings and toppings. Variety of flavors. When we walked in we assumed they were sold out because the display case was empty around 2pm on a Sunday. We were assured they had all the flavors, just in the back. Everyone else coming in said the same thing and tbh it almost deterred people from staying. They should make it clearer that they make fresh doughnuts all day long. Their hours are pretty intense, good on them. 6:30am - 6:30pm Asian owned franchise, I'm excited to see what's to come read more

Parlor Doughnuts - Coconut cream, raspberry pistachio, honey glazed, strawberry shortcake - Donuts Near Me - Houston, Texas

Donut spot where all the cool kids hang out at & I agree with them! Since I got there around 4:15 on a Sunday, they did not have that much of a variety but I was happy with what I got. Their triple chocolate donut wasn't that sweet and I loved how it was the perfect amount of chocolate. The top was chocolaty and the base was like a croissant. Normal donuts give you a sugar rush but this one wasn't like the normal donuts. Definitely will be back to try the other donuts. read more

Parlor Doughnuts - Triple chocolate donut - Donuts Near Me - Houston, Texas

Simply put: AMAZING!! These donuts are huge, sooo fresh and fluffy, and such a good variety of flavors! It was hard to choose. There's a parking lot and street parking, so you shouldn't have an issue. I got the cinnamon roll and the pb cup. Both were equally amazing. Like I mentioned, they're large!! So great price for what you get. They're also so fluffy and crisp. I loved it!! read more

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My partner and I went here for a coffee date. It was mid-morning, and the place was not packed at all. The place is super cute on the inside with a few tables and chairs for you to sit. I sat and worked while we waited for our coffee and food. The service was fantastic, it was our 1st time there and there were so many options that looked delicious. We ended up getting an iced white chocolate blondie and it was sooo good! I had one with oat milk and no whipped cream and my partner had it as is and both were delicious. They weren't too sweet, it was a perfect mix. We also got the avocado toast which was delicious!! They sprinkle a little tajin on top of the egg and avocado, chefs kiss! The star of the show though for me was the turtle doughnut. My goodness. The crunch with the butteriness of the crook was so perfect. We also had the strawberry shortcake (FANTASTIC!), the maple bacon, and the blueberry. They also had dog doughnuts that were too cute so we got a couple for our fur babies and also the blueberry and an extra strawberry for our kids. EVERYONE was beyond satisfied. The only thing I'm sad about is not living closer... which actually may be a good thing. lol. We will definitely be back! read more

There's a variety of donuts to choose from. I can't remember everything that we ordered but we tried the raspberry pistachio, bourbon caramel, churro, turtle cheesecake, cafe sua da, and a couple others. The raspberry pistachio was our favorite. Everything else, flavor wise was light or was alright. What I love about Parlor Doughnuts is the texture. It has a flakey outter layer, similar to a croissant. But it's soft and chewy on the inside, almost a mochi-like texture. I love the play on texture and I can see why others enjoy it. We ordered coffee too. I had the iced caramel latte, which was decent. My bf got the cold brew and he said it was okay. I wouldn't recommend the drinks here but the donuts are delicious! read more

Parlor Doughnuts - Donuts Near Me - Houston, Texas

Parlor Doughnuts has come to the Heights and I have a feeling they'll be changing the Houston doughnut scene for the better. What they call "layered doughnuts" is really like a cronut (croissant donut), made famous originally by Dominique Ansel in NYC. These big doughnuts are huge, over on top, and even bigger in flavor. Walking in, the shop is charming. I love the big windows letting in lots of natural lighting. You instantly smell fresh roasted coffee to pair with their doughnuts. Flavor wise, our favorites were the maple bacon, raspberry pistachio, and turtle cheesecake. No matter what flavor you get though, the texture of the doughnut is really what makes these doughnuts. The flaky, croissant-like doughnuts are big, fluffy, with still a good chew to them. Parlor Doughnuts is now a Houston favorite for years to come. These would honestly be a hit if you brought them to a party for a fun dessert. I can't wait to come back to try the rest of the flavors, or they even have savory things in the kitchen like breakfast tacos or breakfast sandwiches. Enjoy! read more

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Really enjoyed my first time trying Parlor Doughnuts! Came in on a Sunday around 11am and it was very crowded (not to an unpleasant extent though) and the line was to the back of the store. However, service was pretty quick and we were able to order after ~10 minutes of waiting. The donuts and drinks came out soon after. Overall, impressed with the quality and speed of service, even during peak hours! As for the doughnuts themselves, I thought they were delicious. The croissant-like dough was so soft and pulled apart so satisfyingly. We ordered the strawberry shortcake and bourbon caramel flavors and they were both very good. They were a little too sweet for my taste, but still good as long as I'm not having more than 1 or 2. The prices are also amazing, considering that the doughnuts are huge. The main reason I took off one star was for the coffee. I ordered a lavender iced latte, and it was just fine--nothing special. The lavender syrup taste was subtle and the coffee felt a bit watered down. Not bad, though. Overall, definitely recommend stopping by! read more

Parlor Doughnuts - Strawberry Shortcake - Donuts Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Yum! Personally, I loved these doughnuts. The texture was somewhere in between a regular donut and a cronut. Flaky dough but not overly dry. They have lots of flavors to choose from, including a few seasonal. They also have vegan and "keto friendly" options (not really sure what that means in terms of sweetener exactly, you'd have to ask). I think my favorites were the honey lavender (seasonal), raspberry pistachio, and the dreamsicle (orange). I brought a dozen to a party and they were a huge hit. People literally ditched the appetizers and attacked the donuts. It was really easy to order online for next day pick-up. I was able to build a dozen when ordering (the rate is discounted). No idea what their inventory is like if you just walk in. I think the doughnuts can be made to order if you're willing to wait? Honestly, if you're very particular about flavors, I'd recommend ordering online in advance! My only tiny and petty complaint is that I ordered a dozen doughnuts (for the party) as well as 2 additional donuts on the side (just for me, lol). They didn't divide them correctly so I had to move some stuff around. Not a huge deal because I did it at home but if I was in a car or something, might be a hassle. Just a note to pay attention to boxing appropriately per order. read more

These donuts are highly addictive. I enjoy that they have a lot of fun flavors, but usually the ones with cinnamon are the best like Sandy Beach. My favorite flavor is the powdered sugar doughnut with the raspberry filling because that raspberry filling is amazing. I love that there are mini sizes and the mini size is even more delicious than the larger size. read more

I stopped by this place after grabbing my coffee nearby. It's situated in a small plaza alongside other shops and a drink store. The parking area is decent, although some spots are reserved for specific shops. Upon entering the donut shop, the display case showcased a variety of donuts. If you don't find the one you're looking for, just ask; they might have some in the back or in the process of making more. I was after the minis, but they were temporarily unavailable. A friendly lady informed me it would take about 6 minutes for another batch to be ready, so I decided to wait. I also picked up a cookies and cream donut and a dog treat. The dog treat was a hit with my pup. After giving it to him, he tagged along with me all day, hoping for more treats! The minis were delicious, though unfortunately, they were out of the raspberry flavor. I could only try the cinnamon and sugar and the coconut. They packed both into one box, and at first glance, you could distinguish between them. However, in our experience, some had filling, while a few (around 3-4) didn't. So, I'm unsure if the lack of filling was intentional or not. Nevertheless, the cookies and cream donut was fantastic. I loved the flakiness and the layers in the donut. read more

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Wanted an espresso at 4:30 Saturday afternoon, couldn't do because they just cleaned the espresso machine. Lame

We got here at exactly 5:05pm and the girl at the front said that they stop serving at 5pm but their closing time says 5:30pm. Then just close at 5pm, that's ridiculous read more

Whenever I'm craving something sweet, this is my go-to spot! The croissant donuts are always fresh, flaky, and bursting with flavor. My absolute favorite is the French toast donut rich, and just the right amount of sweetness. That said, you really can't go wrong with any of their flavors. Everything I've tried has been consistently delicious. Highly recommend this place to anyone with a sweet tooth you won't be disappointed! read more

Parlor Doughnuts - Croissant donuts! So delicious - Donuts Near Me - Houston, Texas

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TLDR: Amazing Doughnuts, Mid Coffee, beware of dozens and persistent lack of flavors. I discovered Parlor Doughnuts about 2 month ago and have been back several times because they truly have amazing donuts and I have been trying to try all the flavors. However, I would note that during both weekends and weekdays they seem to be out of and running low on many flavors. Today, I ordered a fan favorites half dozen online and did not receive 4 out of the 6 flavors that were advertised, they also gave me 2 of the same flavor. There was no mention of this at the time of pickup in store, so beware that if they are out, they will just give you random flavors that you did not order, nor will they consult you about what substitutions you may or may not like, be allergic to, etc. In my multiple trips, I have found that during the weekday mornings they are significantly less busy than the weekends, so I haven't had to wait many times or for too long, and enjoy it for a quick breakfast grab. On weekends you can wait for about 15 minutes before getting to the counter. Additionally, I found their coffee to be okay. Certainly drinkable and when I go, I typically grab an iced latte so I can have my morning caffeine, but I wouldn't rave about it or go just for that. The donuts are definitely the star here. The staff has ranged from kind and patient to seemingly judgmental and inpatient when I had a question, etc. Like any restaurant, you will have differences in personnel, and overall I feel that i have had a good experience, but felt I should note it so if someone in mgmt reads this, they can try to make an improvement here. All in all I will come back and continue to enjoy their donuts, but be straying away from dozens and hoping they have the flavors in stock I still need to try. read more

Went in late on Sunday and they still had a lot of flavors available! We tried the pumpkin chai donut and the coconut cream donut. They were bangin! The dough has a pastry texture and the sugar coating on both was the cherry on top! I also got the Mayan mocha hot, and it was one of my favorite coffee drinks in Houston! Stop by if you're feeling indulgent! read more

Parlor Doughnuts - Pumpkin Chai Cheesecake Layered Doughnut on the left Coconut Cream Filled on the right - Donuts Near Me - Houston, Texas

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the food was tasty. the sausage biscuit can sub for sourdough bread. however there was no cheese included on the sandwich. the french toast donut was a bit dry. read more

Parlor Doughnuts - egg Sausage Biscuit - Donuts Near Me - Houston, Texas

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the donuts were AMAZING! my new favorite donut place. they use a croissant dough.. so soft and flaky. all of them were perfectly sweet and not overwhelming. i have been wanting to try this place for the longest time. i took advantage while i was in the area. i can confirm that it is WORTH THE HYPE!! service was quick and the workers were kind. they made donuts on the spot, in the back, if they didn't have it in the display case. the shop was decorated and it's was cute. no one was in there so there was a lot of space but the shop itself isn't very big. this came out to a total of $24. the price per donut is a bit cheaper if you get a dozen. still worth it! read more

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I spent about $150 on tacos and 1.5 dozen donuts. The service is barely there for $4/donut. I would appreciate a bit more communication on how long my order would take, I didn't expect 15+ minutes for hot food service. Once the "tacos" were done, it was given to me in an oil greased paper bag filled to the brim that would have ripped if I didn't ask for another bag. The bag ripped in my car and left an oil spot on my seats. My original wants was the mini's that were offered, something quick and easy to eat for family. I was willing to buy 20-30 but there was only 11 left and I was told there was none left. Until the next customer came in and ordered a dozen. That definitely rubbed me the wrong way. read more

So good. So fresh. Ask which ones are warm and buy that one. Melts in your mouth. Really cute and bright space too. read more

Parlor Doughnuts - From the bathroom looking out. Just a cute space. - Donuts Near Me - Houston, Texas

We were quietly greeted by the girl in the front. There was a large variety of flavors to choose from, though most seemed to be variations of each other. I chose the honey glazed flavor because it looked the most tempting as it was covered with sugar, dipped in glaze and drizzled with honey. The donut had a thin crispy shell with fluffy and thick yeasty layers. Surprisingly, I didn't feel weighed down by eating it. If the front parking fills up with quick, there's plenty of parking on the side of the building. One of the guys let me have the donut in the front of the tray, which was nice. It was the most fluffy to me. The ambiance is more modern with traditional mixed in. Part of the staff have drink duty, so they don't appear to interact with customers. read more

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Went in here on a Sunday evening around 6:00 p.m. they close at 6:30 there were only three donut options left and only a few of them left of those options so not much to choose from. Went ahead and tried some anyway had the raspberry filled and vanilla filled little squares. They were delicious can't wait to return! read more

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This review is a little bit late, but bear with me. This message must be shared... Do you fancy yourself a doughnut devotee or a patron of pastries? At breakfast, are you #teamtaco or do you heed the call of a croissant? Are you a caffeine fiend? Baby, do you like biscuits?? I thought so. Get to your nearest Parlor Doughnuts location ASAP. My boyfriend and I stopped in for breakfast before heading out for a road trip. I have gluten sensitivity, so when I saw their gluten-free options on Yelp my interest was peaked. The restaurant is decorated beautifully and the staff were super friendly and helped us get acquainted with the menu. We each ordered a couple doughnuts and made our savory selections: a breakfast sandwich for me and chorizo breakfast tacos for my man. I also got a vanilla latte, which I sipped while we waited for my gf doughnuts to be assembled. Once our food was ready we got back in the car and hit the road. When I tell you those doughnuts are THE BEST gluten-free delectably sweet holey pastries I've ever had... And the chorizo was so good we considered turning around in the hopes we could convince the good people of Parlor to let us in on their secret recipe. Parlor Doughnuts is now going to be a road trip tradition for us! And to read more

Lived up to the hype Came from Austin and worth the stop Can't wait to have them again lol read more

Amazing doughnuts, my girlfriend loves the turtle cheesecake! I recommend this place to anyone that loves sweets. You won't be disappointed

Not your traditional donut place but definitely worth trying . Very worth trying the French toast one is delicious plenty of variety . Service was quick and ambiance normal . read more

Parlor Doughnuts - Donuts Near Me - Houston, Texas