We stopped in this morning for coffee. I got the cold brew and two mini donuts one cinnamon sugar and the other coconut cream filled. I appreciate the minis because it does allow portion control for me. My friend got the sausage and egg biscuit. I'm not sure if they put some kind of jam on it but she said it was sweet. I also tasted it and the sausage was on the sweet side (I liked it but she didn't). Other then that she said the rest was good after she removed the sausage patty. So summer months you can expect one employee as they adjust man hours to meet the foot traffic of the store. Apparently its not as busy when the students are gone for summer break. The man at the counter was friendly and kept apologizing to us for the wait while he was assisting the other customer . I used to work in the food industry( former kitchen manager) so I get it but he didn't need to apologize. The store is always clean and well organized & if you don't see the donut you want its likely in the back. I gobbled my minis before I could take a picture my apologies. (They were that good)! read more

So disappointed with our visit today. We just left the airport and decided to wait an hour and a half for them to open because we've been dying to try their donuts fresh first thing in the morning. We ordered a variety of 12 and NONE of them were even remotely warm. They have a good product but this is the first donut shop I've ever experienced to serve cold donuts upon opening. read more

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I recently tried Parlour Donuts for the first time, and oh my goodness! What heavenly, croissant-like donuts they make! With a wide variety of creative flavors, I suggest ordering many and then splitting amongst your family. Each donut easily divides into four good size pieces. Absolutely delicious! Favorites: Peach, lemon blueberry, and chocolate raspberry cheesecake. read more

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They are located on the corner of Euclid Ave and Marquis, next door to Kroger. If you turn off of Euclid to Marquis, once on Marquis, you can then immediately back-in to a spacious angled parking spot. I am gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, and soy-free, and this establishment offers doughnuts with these specifications. And I'm so glad they do! The staff member helped me navigate the menu and was super helpful. Only the vanilla-based vegan gluten-free doughnuts are soy-free, so if you cannot tolerate soy, do not order the chocolate-based doughnuts. I ordered the vanilla-based vegan, gluten-free, soy-free French Toast doughnut, as well and the vanilla-based vegan, gluten-free, soy-free Strawberry Shortcake doughnut. OMG the French Toast was my favorite! I loved both doughnut flavors, however, the French Toast is stellar! The establishment is large inside, plenty of seating available, and very clean. I don't often eats sweets, and if I do, I usually make them myself. When I do decide to treat myself to something that I have not made, I will venture here. read more

Parlor Doughnuts - Donuts Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

I had the bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich which was good. The Cholula hot sauce they provide made it even better. Love hot sauce on an egg sandwich. The coffee was outstanding. I had the honey cinnamon cold brew. It jad a great coffee flavor and the honey cinnamon added good sweetness without drowning out the coffee. Definitely will return. Probably tomorrow morning honestly read more

One word, Dangerous. Parlour Donuts has officially ruined my self-control in the best way possible. These donuts aren't just good, they're dangerously good. The kind where you fully intend to order one... and somehow walk out with two. Or three. The layers are perfectly flaky, the flavors works well well together, and every bite feels like it was engineered to make you say "okay, just one more." Fair warning to anyone with even a shred of restraint: you will lose it the moment you take your first bite. read more

Parlor Doughnuts - Honey Glazed Cookies N' Cream Raspberry Pistachio Sandy Beach - Donuts Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

since the reviews were all over the place, I decided to give it a go this morning. haven't had a donut in years. If you've ever had a cake doughnut, thats what these are. The croissant style doughnut is for the reg gluten ones only! Which means the gorgeous presentation online/in display cases, is not the same as what us GF peeps get. That said, these are still yummy, but it's the standard we're all used to. I saw other comments about dryness, mine weren't Denseness, these are hefty, because they're more like cake. I wanted the vanilla and chocolate bases, but all they had this morning was chocolate. You choose one of the 2 bases then the top glaze: French toast, Strawberry, Blueberry, Chocolate with sprinkles (there were 1 or 2 others that I can't recall). The chocolate on chocolate was lovely, but I was only able to eat half because it is so rich. The blueberry was my favorite, but wish it had been on a vanilla doughnut instead of chocolate. (if you are not a huge chocolate fan, call before you come!) Also, make sure you get extra napkins. Like most other gluten-free foods, these began to break into chunks. read more

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What an awesome find in Lexington! Wife and I wanted something quick and easy before our day of outdoor market fun started on Saturday. After a quick Yelp search I suggested Parlor Doughnuts and boy were we amazed by the doughnuts. My wife said that Parlor Doughnuts is definitely her favorite of all time. We both loved the texture that Parlor doughnuts have, almost like a croissant (or doughsant) type. Not overly sweetened dough, but the sugar cinnamon dusting brings it all together. I ventured out to get the premium version, Coconut cream and the seasonal Peach Cobbler. In full honesty, that coconut cream filling is probably the best I've ever had. Top it off with the whipped topping and you basically have a handheld mini coconut cream pie. It's no lie when Parlor claims to be small batch. read more

Parlor Doughnuts - Coconut Cream Filled Peach Cobbler - Donuts Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

These doughnuts are amazing! I had the maple bacon and it did not disappoint. The menu also had breakfast sandwiches as well but we only had doughnuts. Restaurant was clean. Parking on the street. Didn't feel they were overpriced either for the size of the doughnut. read more

Parlor Doughnuts - Donuts Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

The inside is bright and modern-- very welcoming! We came because my parents are on keto and this place makes keto donuts! My partner and I did not order keto though and thought these were fantastic! I got the s'mores donut and he got the cookies and cream. Can't go wrong with either! Soon after we ordered, about 3 mins later they had our donuts ready! Nice and quick for sure. We're visiting for the holidays and would come back here again when we are in the area! read more

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This would be a great place for group donut grabbing because the inside is bright and airy and HUGE. the service was great - love a smile first thing in the morning. We tried 6 flavors and all of them were beyond delicious. Just go. Even if you're gluten free - they've got you covered. I want one of the strawberry ones right now. That texture is just something else. Like the best croissant you ever had with the sweetness of a donut. Love it. read more

Bad service waited 50+ minutes for this! My order was forgotten and never started. Multiple customers who arrived after us received their orders. And when I asked a second time about it they said it was coming but it was clear the order was missed. I see lots of the same comments you would think by now they would have changed their system.NEVER COMING BACK read more

Parlor Doughnuts - Cookies N' Cream - Donuts Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Absolutely incredible doughnuts. Nice and light, slightly chewy, and packed with flavor, their options are expansive with something for whatever you may be craving, all tasting fantastic. The staff was friendly and the service was prompt. The interior was clean, spacious and inviting with a cool environment. The coffee though was a bit strange, and I am not sure if it was just that day or a new staff member, but after ordering a simple double shot of espresso we watched from a distance as they struggled to operate their quite honestly incredible machine. After three staff members, referencing some binder, and quite some time later, I was handed a cup half full of coffee, a bit confusing. The pricing was definitely on the higher side for doughnuts but they were well worth it in my opinion given the "gourmet" nature of them. Would definitely recommend and will return. read more

So, so good! We got a variety of doughnuts and they were all top notch. We also got a few different breakfast sandwiches which were very good! The ~vibe~ was very chill and there was plenty of space to sit comfortably. Prices were fair for craft doughnuts. The only reason I took a star is because they didn't have any high chairs, and doughnuts are quite possibly one of the worst foods to have a toddler eat while sitting in your lap. read more

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Cookies & Cream donut, mini donuts with chocolate glaze dipping sauce! Very good, rich, donuts! read more

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I recently tried these and they were fantastic - They are able to make any of the donuts on their menu to order at any time so you have a ton to choose from. I took mine to go but the restaurant is so cute! Definitely a good spot to meet a friend or do some work. The team was so kind & went above and beyond to make sure I understood the menu since it was my first time. read more

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This is simple: GET THE LAYERED DONUTS! I was shocked at how unique these were. The donut has an airy flaky crunch when you cut into it. Soft gooey inside with a satisfying crispy exterior... my eyes and jaw opened wide with excitement. Wow these rock! My favorite flavors were the strawberry shortcake and Bourbon caramel. I also personally enjoyed the keto maple donut, which was low in sugar and fat. My girlfriend didn't like the flavor, but I did. It was a moist cake donut texture, so that's either up your alley or not. Also worth noting was the comfortable seating, as the leather chairs and wide wooden tables made for a nice study space. The walls are all glass so there's also a lot of natural light, and they offer free wifi. I didn't see many electric plugs, though, just FYI. In summary, this is a versatile and delicious donut shop that I highly recommend! read more

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My family and I tried Parlor Doughnuts one weekend as part of our mission to try all the doughnut spots in town! There was easy street parking which was nice- the meters are free on the weekends (I believe). There are so many topping options to choose from! We chose four to sample: french toast, peanut butter cup, blueberry hill, and turtle cheesecake. They were all very good- the same basic doughnut but with different toppings. Parlor calls their doughnut "layered style" and while it was very good, I really love a cake-style doughnut and I wish they offered different types of doughnut bakes. As well as a plain option- I have a not-yet-2-year-old and we try not to overload him with sugar. Overall a very cool spot with a unique doughnut style! Staff was very friendly and helpful as we were ordering and checking out. read more

Ok....have to give credit where credit is due. I just climbed Blueberry Hill and the journey was spectacular! All pun's aside, probably the best donut I have ever had. Thanks, and wanted to let you know you have gained a fan/new customer. read more

Doughnuts are big and good if you want something different this is the place to go! Pretty fire the coffee wasn't the best but all in all 4.5 read more

So glad we check out this spot while in town. Found it on yelp, of course and the pictures of the donuts made me slightly drool. Very clean establishment with decorative flooring. All their donuts seem to be rolled in a cinnamon sugar then they add the topping. I only saw a few filled ones. I opted for the carnival donut cause the little kid in me is a sucker for rainbow sprinkles. Pops got the turtle cheesecake which seemed to sell out within minutes afterwards. If I lived in town I would be in every week to try a new flavor. Next time I'm in Lexington I'm definitely circling back. read more

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This donut shop has a widespread variety of locations. I'd bookmarked them during my trip to Nashville and missed them, only to find them opening up weeks later in Lexington, fortunately for me. The variety of flavors they had was quite impressive, and I had to think about it before arriving at a churro donut, which was as light and fluffy as one could hope for, while still indulgent in taste. I was rather interested in their shake selection too, but I'd had enough sugar for one day so I'll have to come back. The most pertinent comparison to me seems to be to our local North Lime, which has a smaller selection but more distinctive and local options, as well as a more caky and less fluffy texture. They're both quite impressive. Also worthy of note: they do offer some vegan/GF donuts which they will apparently custom glaze, and their shakes come vegan as well. read more

Parlor Doughnuts - Churro - Donuts Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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What a great way to start off this Friday than walking into somewhere and say one of everything! This is exactly what I did when I walked in to Parlor Donuts. And I would do it again! The service was / is amazing! We ended up with 22 donuts to try with each of them being equally amazing. I think it really depends on what flavor your looking for but there is definitely a little something for anyone that wants it. The icing and toppings were done well but the start was the actually the donut! The donut was super light and crispy! read more

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Consistently out of things. Great stuff if you can find it when they have it but they always are out of stuff. Had a friend on a very strict diet who was looking forward to treating himself to a Keto donut... looked forward to it for days because he doesn't let himself off of his diet... low and behold... they're out of them. I realize this can happen so it's not a "one star" kind of complaint, but it's a consistent problem at this location. read more

Let me tell you about the most unique, delicious, delectable doughnuts I've ever had. I've been seeing the buzz on FB about a new doughnut shop coming to Lexington. I love a good doughnut, so I definitely wanted to give them a try. My daughter and I stopped in on day one of the soft opening. It was quite busy and there was a line, but upon entering we were greeted and handed a menu to browse while we waited. The line moved quickly and soon it was our turn. There were so many wonderful options it was hard to decide. We ended up going with strawberry shortcake, French toast, maple, pecan and honey glazed. The staff behind the counter was very nice and patient and they took time to let us know what was in the doughnuts we were interested in. There's plenty of room to sit down and done inside. The decor is very reminiscent of an ice-cream parlor. I'm guessing that's an ode to the name of the business, Besides doughnuts, they offer breakfast sandwiches, coffee, tea, and fresh pressed juices. We took our doughnuts to go and when we got home, my life was changed forever. OMG these doughnuts are magical!!! I mean seriously they are unlike anything I have ever eaten. It's a croissant & doughnut combination that I didn't know I needed in my life. Who came up with the concept??? It's nothing short of pure genius. It's literally a party in your mouth. Sweet, flaky layers of deliciousness in every single bite. I honestly can't even put into words how amazing these doughnuts are. I need to step up my exercise because I see myself being a regular here. This place is not going to be good for my figure! Please do yourself a favor and go visit this business. I can't wait to go back and try more flavors. Parlor Doughnuts knocked it out of the park for me! Now that I've sung the praises I of course also want to give a bit of constructive criticism. The menu only lists the doughnut flavors. There are no descriptions. Descriptions would be helpful for having your order ready prior to reaching the counter. I had to ask about the doughnuts that I ordered and I think that held the line up a bit. Again. I will point out that this was just the soft opening so they may have a more detailed menu later. This is just what I observed today. Overall for the first day the doors opened I think everything went very well. There were plenty of doughnuts, fresh batches were constantly being brought out. The staff was knowledgeable and friendly. The line moved quickly and the order/checkout process was easy. 5 star experience for sure! read more

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Very bland. Add salt and sugar until they don't taste like dinner rolls. Also add coconut until it has a good coconut flavor. Same with the lemon doughnut. read more

Such a cute spot for some really unique donuts!!! The girl behind the register was so sweet & helpful. We tried the carnival, huckleberry, raspberry filled and French toast. All were sooooo delicious. We also had an order of avocado toast - which was way over salted and the only reason I didn't give 5 stars. Get ALLLLLLLLL the flavors skip the toast read more

I am not sure if I would even call this a donut , it was more like a cronut dough. Everything was just too sweet personally and I love sweets . It's next level overly sugary . I couldn't even take a second bite. The ambience is great though, would be a perfect studying spot for students. Iove the amount of different variety of flavors . read more

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I had never been there so I asked the cashier for the most popular order. She said the French toast donut was popular so that's what I ordered. For the price, I was expecting a great donut but I was disappointed. read more

We really enjoyed parlor doughnuts! Beautiful storefront and tasty eats, would definitely revisit!

Holy DOliciois!!! These are special. I could totally go for these plain! The texture, layers, fluffiness and crunch - yum! In the order of my favourites: Strawberries and cream - WOW! I didn't expect this to blow me away like it did, but it did. The icing, whipped cream and fresh strawberry. It is all of the things. Maple - it's hard to beat a maple donut imo. It works. Wild berry - reminiscent of a pop tart, but totally says "king me." Orange creamsicle - if you love orange creamsicle YOU will LOVE this. It's not anywhere close to my top flavours personally, but they have crushed the flavour. If this is your jam you better treat yourself Chocolate caramel - the icing itself doesn't say "wow" to me; but the donut does! It's a GOOD donut and the icing tastes about the same as other chocolate caramel I've had (not the donut - just the icing) read more

We love Parlor Doughnuts! They have a fun variety of flavors and the minis are always a good option. We have tried their coffees and sandwiches as well, and they are always very good! read more

The best donut place I have ever been to. Always stop here with in Lexington. Can't recommend enough read more

Parlor Doughnuts - Donuts Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Wow. Wow. Wow. Fluffy delicious mounds of dough topped with the most delicious and fresh combinations. Once we walked in the door we were greeted with smiles and fast service. Ideally we wanted one of every kind but I'm sure we will reach that goal with time. I already had a favorite doughnut place in Lexington but I'm pretty sure Parlor took their top spot! They are on the pricy side for doughnuts but the location is great in Chevy chase. read more

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I am giving them a 3 star review because I like their food, but some of the people here are rude and unprofessional. I was in 10 minutes before closing on 6/13 and was refused service because they close soon. I think if I am in there before closing, I shouldn't be refused. I was going to order something simple.I was treated like an inconvenience when they were speaking to me. I felt embarrassed and don't know if I would want to come back. read more

Giving this place 5 stars mostly for the service and ambience of the place. I didn't love my donut. I got the cookies and cream and I felt it wasn't nearly as sweet and decadent as it looked. I'll have to try the most popular French toast donut next time to see if that meets the hype. I was very pleased with the tomato pesto sandwich though!! So glad to see that this spot is doing well (as so many businesses in this location before it have come and gone). I will be back! read more

Parlor Doughnuts - Donuts Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Great Doughnuts, but definitely a chain style doughnut. Service is great, taste is great, solid doughnut but nothing to write home about.

L: french toast (has a maple taste to it); R: chocolate chocolate (chocolatey but not too chocolatey. this is my go to) read more

Parlor Doughnuts - L: french toast; R: chocolate chocolate Best donuts in town. Sorry Spalding's (love those too but none taste like these!) - Donuts Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Wasn't impressed at all.Very dry Donuts.If you like a pretty donut all fancy it's the place for you.

This morning I decided to treat myself to the latest food fad in town, which - knowing my propensity toward sugar - should come as no surprise. These decadent 'cronuts' are touted as layered donuts, i.e. croissant donuts, and they do not disappoint. They are also very rich and not budget-friendly in the least, so needless to say, they'll remain in treat status. Located right next to Euclid Kroger, the shoppe is super cute, and they actually have coffee and other breakfast items. They also have ample seating, if you don't go during the "rush" morning hours. Pro tip: Parking is free behind (but not beside) the building. read more

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