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    Paula's Donuts

    4.4 (182 reviews)
    InexpensiveDonuts, Desserts, Bagels
    Open 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Paula's donuts. Peanut cake sticks. Very good.

    First time at Paula's donuts. Service was great & donuts are huge. Definitely next time in town going there again for the peanut sticks. Great flavor and texture

    Doughnuts
    Marie S.

    Wow some amazing, delicious donuts! They have white cream! Even better you can get them powdered and chocolate frosted!!! The doughnuts are filled just enough and have a Great variety. Plenty of parking. There is room to eat in. The employee who waited on me was very nice, friendly, patient and helpful. Reason for the 4 star-- coffee was like flavored water. I got black- sugar on the side- didn't need sugar at all, it also was not very warm.

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    Ryan H.

    Paula's donuts is a Buffalo Institution!!! Walk in the door and you feel welcomed, even if you have a line- the service is quick.. I Love the vibe of the west seneca location- it's centrally located and easy to stop by... Please Do NOT forget to try the Unicorn Donuts (My daughter loves them) and I am I big fan of the donut holes ( especially chocolate cake) Make sure to Give Paula's Buffalove!!

    Cannoli Donut
    Charles C.

    Loved these donuts! They were huge, fluffy, and delicious! The Bavarian cream was creamy and very tasty. The Cannoli donut...get it! The only flaw was a cream donut (Italian cream?) was not easy to eat without being wrist-deep in cream. Not sure if it was pieced together but it fell apart, in half. Still tasted good. I'm going to start dieting and exercising now for my next visit when I am in town next year!

    Donut holes
    Megan W.

    Paula's is one of those places that always lives up to the hype. I've been craving it but couldn't figure out exactly what I wanted, so when I dropped by today I grabbed a bag of assorted donut holes and every single one was so good I had to stop myself from eating them all in one sitting. I got a mix that included red velvet, chocolate, peanut, cinnamon sugar, and a few glazed ones. They were all super fresh and full of flavor. The red velvet was definitely a standout, but honestly they were all delicious! You can tell everything is made in house and with care. The textures were soft and pillowy, not dry and stale like you sometimes get with donut holes from other chain places (t*m h*rtons and d*nkin d*nuts...) in the area. Paula's just does it better. They are also HUGE so you definitely get your money's worth. Although, as much as I love a filled donut, they can sometimes make me feel a little blah just from how sweet and sugary they are. That's why I usually stick to the donut holes. But to be fair, if you're not eating this kind of stuff all the time, you're definitely going to crash after having a whole one. The staff was quick & friendly and even though it was a little busy the line moved fast. Whether you are stopping in for a dozen donuts or just a bag of donut holes like I did it is always worth it. This place is a Buffalo staple for a reason!

    Buffalicious B.

    Pictured: Cinnamon roll Also recommended: Strawberry shortcake donut BuffaliciousBites gives Paula's Donuts 5 stars!

    Bills Sunday donuts
    Marissa M.

    Those breakfast bagels are verrrrrry good! Get the sausage over the bacon. Will come back for that sausage egg and cheese on cinnamon raisin!

    Cannoli doughnut

    I'm not a crazy doughnut person but these doughnuts were phenomenal. Hands down the best doughnuts I've ever had. The cannoli doughnut was literally bursting with filling. Filled to the brim. I would find that most cream filled doughnuts have that chemical artificial flavor but not these. The filling tasted home made. I would definitely recommend and am excited to come back when I visit Buffalo again.

    Cannoli
    Justin F.

    OMG am I relieved I don't live close to here because I'd be 1000 pounds legit! Cake donuts aren't even my favorite but there is not a single meh donut on the menu. The peanut sticks are also a rather unique item and worth a try. We went a second time to another location, and that didn't disappoint either! The restaurant is clean and bright with some seating inside, and the staff were friendly and patient as we combed through the extensive menu. The coffee wasn't anything special but the donuts and other bakery items were all pretty incredible! A must try if you're ever nearby or passing through.

    Paula's donuts large assortment of flavors.
    Kendra W.

    Free parking. $2.00 per donut. Daily specials. Lots of yummy flavors. Patient worker answering this out of towners filling flavor questions with patience. Hard decisions. Almost wish they were smaller to get more flavors. Sooo yummy. With this was franchised or at least where I live.

    Peanut Stick, two Red Velvet donut holes, and a 16 oz. coffee:  An awesome way to start a blisteringly cold day!
    Clark S.

    On a bitterly cold Sunday morning in January, specifically after the Bills win over the Patriots in the 2021 NFL Playoffs, I celebrated with a coffee and donuts! I arrived around 8am on Sunday and was immediately able to place my order. I had a coupon for a free donut with any beverage purchase, so I ordered a 16 oz. coffee, no cream or sugar, and their signature Peanut Stick along with a couple red velvet donut holes. The woman who took my order was courteous and friendly and got me in/out in no time. The one disappointment I had is seeing the prices increase. With the supply-chain issues and finding workers, their prices have increased to accommodate. Honestly, I don't blame them for this, as the world we're in, as of January 2022, is so random and inconsistent. I hope that they can lower prices in the future, if and when, things get better. But with this increase, at least the quality and sizes remain top-tier! The coffee was fresh and hot, a nice mild flavor to it. Of course, the Peanut Stick was delicious and HUGE! The two red velvet donut holes were moist and packed with flavor. An excellent, filling breakfast to start your day right! Paula's Donuts is an awesome treat for breakfast - their customer service, food quality, and portion sizes are awesome! I look forward to stopping in again to get my donut-fix.

    Donut holes
    Hannah L.

    Somehow I've never reviewed Paula's before? Silly me. They're a Buffalo staple with a devoted fan base. While I don't think theirs are the best donuts in the area, I will say they've got some killer options in their seemingly endless lineup of treats. They're usually slammed -- especially in the mornings around the hour or so before work starts, so I definitely recommend coming in super early or during an "off" hour when folks usually aren't eating breakfast. I find that many of their donuts are way too heavy and rich, particularly the filled ones. Even half a filled donut can be too much sometimes! That being said, I recently tried one of their cheese donuts, and it was amazing. The filling wasn't super sweet, so it was a perfect little treat. Their donut holes are also excellent -- those are without a doubt the best you'll find in the area. I've heard that their breakfast sandwiches are really good, too. Would love to try one sometime! If you're searching for donuts in the Queen City, odds are, you'll end up at a Paula's location. And for your first Buffalo donut, they're not a bad place to start!

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    My opinion.... way to much filling not enough doughnut way to over powering with the filling for me

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    Best donuts I ever had. We always have to bring them to family and friends in Deposit NY!

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    Donuts are fresh and delicious. Everything's reasonably priced and the donuts are big. They had a good variety as well.

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    9 years ago

    Ummmm...yummm. Try the lemon and the lime. SOooo good.

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    9 years ago

    Love this place. The Headlight donuts are delicious. Coffee is good, too. Very attentive and friendly people.

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    11 years ago

    Best donuts you will ever find.I if you are buying a dozen bring along someone to help carry them.

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    11 years ago

    As long as you don't have diabetes these donuts are great. These are the only donut's i can have just one and need a nap after.

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    10 years ago

    honestly the best donuts you'll ever get... far better than any store bought donuts or cafe donuts

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