River City Donut 2

The Salty Donut was definitely an experience as the salt forward donuts we had added a very unique…read morespin to savory and sweet all wrapped up into one bite. It's a very popular place here and some donuts were out of stock for the day despite coming here not all that late in the day. I got two donuts. I got the Glazed Donut and the Brown Sugar with Salt. The Glazed one was all right at first as the tingling of salt mingled with the sweetness and it definitely came across as a novelty but by the end of the Glazed my enthusiasm diminished a bit as that was all it felt like I was tasting but salt. I don't think that was entirely it but that's all my taste buds were picking up. But now the Brown Sugar and Salt Donut... now that was a good one! The flavors blended much better and I had more than enough enthusiasm to finish it. I do like Brown Sugar very much so this was a Donut I can definitely recommend if you come here. I wanted another but I controlled myself. They have coffee drinks as well that are solid so they make a nice pairing as you nosh on your donuts and want some coffee to go along with it.

Cool name and flavors ! However, overly sweet and dry for us. Even the coffee which we got less…read moresweet. They are brioche donuts so think more bread like. They do have traditional old fashions but also breads and fry's Very filing, I will say the cafe con leche was our fave. Inside super spacious and cool merch.

10.9 mi•Bouldin Creek, So-Fi (S. 1st St. District), 78704 (South Austin)

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Gourdough's Food Trailer

4.4(3.9k reviews)

Gourdough's is an Austin staple and one of the best dessert spots in atx. Consistent. Reliable…read more Packed with flavor and texture. Their donuts come in a regular and mini size. I prefer the mini but they're sold out a lot which shows you how spectacular this place is. My go to is the nutty valentine. The donut is always warm, fresh, and crispy. And the toppings of Nutella, cinnamon, and strawberries adds dimension & the perfect story. There is plenty of patio seating and lots of parking outside. There can be a line on the weekends and they tend to sell out so keep that in mind. The staff is friendly and service is quick!

Doughnuts made to order out of an airstream, you say?…read more Looks like they used to offer mini versions but that side of the menu is all mask taped over. When we went our choices were $9-$10 donut base desserts. I say base because the toppings cover up the donut visually. Despite that, there's no covering that scrumptious taste and texture. Wowaweea. Yes, you feel your cells expand and pants tighten and it is for sure run club pre and post, but quite worth it. These divine donuts have that cakey interior I love so much. We had the Puddin': cream cheese icing, vanilla pudding, fresh bananas with nilla wafers. According to the menu. Ours didn't have any nilla wafers and the presentation was uneven, hence the four stars. I didn't miss the wafers. The icing and pudding were one goopy topping and the bananas slices were half scattered slices and half banana chunk that I had to separate. Side notes: Gourdough sits on a corner with parking spots that are not free. There's a pay via QR code so you'll need a phone or something to scan that. Boo for digital shackles. Next note- I feel like this is a low key meet up spot. Like the way they tried to make the first train cars on the MTA the singles car? There was a series of singles getting doughnuts and they were a little done up for the occasion. Who knows. With the little IG ready love seats and doughnuts made for sharing, you could walk away with extra sugar.

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Round Rock Donuts

4.6(3.5k reviews)

7.7 mi

Ambiance: It is super quick to order your food at the window. The wait to get your food is a little…read morelonger but not too bad. I like how all the food is on display. The staff is super friendly and helpful. Glazed donut: We got the huge donut and it was surprisingly really it. It is super dense so it definitely can feed a lot of people. I was surprised how light and airy the donut still was. Cheese sausage kolache: The kolaches here are really good! The bread is really good and buttery. The sausage inside tastes very good quality and it has a lot of cheese inside.

Round Rock glazed donuts are the very best on the planet. Eating fresh warm Round Rocks is a…read moresensory uplift hard to match. So, why not 5 stars? Today I showed up about 6:20 am and bought 9 dozen glazed. Per habit, I opened a box before driving off, anticipating the melting in your mouth experience I treasure. But the donut I chomped was ... COLD. I checked my other boxes too--every donut cold. Shockingly, a store employee told me it's the bakery's practice to give chilled donuts to customers because that preserves them longer. That's not for me, I replied, and the store swapped out my coldies for delightfully warm replacements. I hope the employee was wrong about this cold donut "practice."

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Voodoo Doughnut

3.7(2.3k reviews)

9.4 mi•Downtown

Cool spot to check out in downtown Austin! The vibe hits you right when you walk in -- they've got…read morethis huge neon American flag that instantly sets the mood. Definitely a fun atmosphere. The donuts themselves were a bit of a letdown, though. Ours were a little stale -- now, in fairness, we did roll in later in the afternoon, so that might've played a part. But here's the thing: I'm a HUGE donut person. I can eat a donut basically any time of day, no matter how long it's been sitting out. So for them to fall a little flat, especially at the prices they're charging, I was expecting a bit more. That said, it was a nice place to sit and take a break while we were wandering around downtown. Would I make it a regular stop? Probably not -- but if you're on vacation and want to check it out for the experience, it's worth a peek.

I know, I know... why go to a Voodoo Doughnut location when I live in the Pacific Northwest and…read morewith out too much work get to a Voodoo Doughnuts location with relative ease. Why am I going to one in Austin? Well, it's because I am a completeist and I try to go to as many Voodoo Doughnut locations as I can. Austin has two locations but Steve was only willing to tolerate going to one location so we went here. The doughnuts are going to be about the same as any other location however I did come across one that I haven't seen before. I am not sure if it was limited edition or what but I liked it. It was kind of take on a Black Forest Cake but it wasn't cherries that were on top of the doughnut and cream. It was more like blueberries. It was good and I am glad I tried it! I was really hoping to see the Ring of Fire Doughnut as it's my favorite but I didn't see it here. I got more of a powdered doughnut too as I do like their more basic doughnuts too. Steve got something that almost was like a Dubai-esque Chocolate Doughnut. It had pistachios on it and was a chocolate cake. That one was good too! Atmosphere is weird and quirky like all of their locations try to be which I can appreciate. So if you are addicted to Voodoo Doughnuts or have been wanting to try them but don't plan any PNW trips then definitely swing by the Texas locations. More and more locations are popping up all of the time!

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Omg Squee

4.4(435 reviews)

9.7 mi•East Austin

One of our favorite post-pool summer treats! The kids especially enjoy the Violet Crown and Brown…read moreSugar Milk Tea soft serve, which they wish were a full time menu item. But perhaps best of all in their eyes--the icy cold patio self-serve water. "No one else gets their water so cold! " Will be back often and recommend to friends!

Omg Squee is a quirky, fun Asian dessert shop in East Austin. They have a variety of unique soft…read moreserve ice cream flavors with an Asian twist (ube, black sesame, etc.) which they can make a "taiyaki sundae" by serving it in a fish shaped waffle cone with toppings. The ice cream is so good! I got the ube swirl and loved it. They also have donuts that are decorated to look like animals, so fun for kids! My three year old was thrilled to get a "bear" donut. The only gripe I have is that there's no indoor seating (brutal in this heat!), and the outdoor seating is not very clean.

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Vanilla chai and Ube swirl

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S-H Donuts

4.8(342 reviews)

7.0 mi

Living on the Eastside is wonderful, but let's be honest--sometimes it's tough with all the "fancy…read morepastries" that cost an arm and a leg. Sure, one day I might splurge on a gluten-free donut or a regular donut made with hand-milled organic flour... but sometimes you just crave a good old-fashioned donut, fats and all. That's why I'm so happy I found this place. The donuts are fluffy, delicious, and always fresh--exactly what you want. I also love that it's conveniently located near a bunch of food trucks, so there's something for everyone. The owners are incredibly sweet and greet everyone with a smile, which makes the whole experience feel warm and welcoming.

I thought I remember seeing something about this place being ranked or recommended several months…read moreago...but that might have been a different shop. Regardless, it looks like S-H is also a neighborhood cult favorite as people kept coming in & they were slowly selling out of individual items. They move fast, so you should know your order pretty quickly. But they also were flexible when I changed my mind on one thing. They have some beverages you can pick up from two coolers to the right of the cash register diagonal from the counter. We took a Robotaxi to the location so didn't deal with parking, but I can see how that can become difficult.

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So fresh! So yum! Super friendly family run!!!

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Little Lucy's Mini Donuts

4.2(524 reviews)

10.0 mi

We were downtown on Rainey Street getting coffee when my wife spotted a "donut truck." Here are…read moresome thots: -We ordered a small bag (15-20) of mini sugar donuts (for $6).They came out piping hot. -I had a couple of them. Delicious treat. Not too filling. Smaller size, like two bites each. -Will have to try their other flavors next time I'm in the area : ) Highly recommended!

Little Lucy's easily became a favorite when I first started roaming the streets of Rainey. Who…read morecan't resist the cute pink truck and dog mascot?! Each order is made to order so you get fresh hot donuts. What's even better the donuts are mini so you can share (and feel a little less carb guilty lol) my favorite flavors is on their exotic menu like blueberry lemongrass and pistachio lavender vanilla. Service has always been welcoming.

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KC Donuts

4.5(327 reviews)

15.9 mi

So sad they had to close. I used to live nearby, but moved to Dripping Springs. I still would drive…read morethe 25 minutes for the best breakfast tacos, the best yeast donuts, my husbands favorite chocolate cake donuts, kolaches.... I can't think of anything there that's not the best. And their salsa- superb! Can't find that flavor anywhere else. Does anyone know when they will reopen? It's killing me to wait. Here I am on a Sunday morning with 9 boys at my house and ready take the 25 minute drive, and shucks again

KC donuts has the absolute best donuts in Austin! The donuts are very fluffy and airy. They have…read morebeen temporarily closed for a bit and I cannot wait for them to reopen! The family that owns/runs it is very kind as well.

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Mochinut

4.1(58 reviews)

5.2 mi

So a friend brought us these sleeping babies in a box as a thank you and they were the best…read moresurprise ever! I'm not a fan of donuts but I've never had these before! They looked sweet to me at first but they weren't at all. They were the absolute perfect ratio of sweetness and dough. Then the texture was confusing because it seemed chewy but not chewy. Then for me there was a funnel cake after taste which I quite enjoyed - but without the greasy taste. They somehow seemed light and simple yet flavorful. A mystery for sure!

Was happy to hear that Mochinut came to Austin, and I finally got to check it out. It looked like…read morethey had just finished an event when we arrived, so the selection was a little limited, but they still had a few tasty options available. I'm not sure whether they rotate flavors or offer more choices on other days, but the menu also includes corn dogs and drinks, which is a nice bonus. The interior is cute, with a few tables and chairs that make it a comfortable spot to stop in. Service was friendly and welcoming, which made the visit even better. The donuts are especially fun to eat because they can easily be separated into individual pieces, kind of like donut holes, so they're great for sharing or enjoying on your own. My go to for my donut craving.

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Mornin’ Donut

4.6(78 reviews)

14.8 mi

The best donut in the world is an old fashioned donut with maple, and Mornin' Donut has it!…read more That's really all anyone needs to know, but since you're here I'll also add that the black coffee is good, too.

Perfect place for a morning kolache and donut and coffee. I tried their kolaches and they were both…read moreamazing and had a wide selection of different sausages, sandwiches and meats. In a busy parking lot on SoCo but will definitely be back

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Justin H.

14 years ago

Their Conveniently open at 5 am, which is great for the early birds!

Raheel R.

Elite 21

10 years ago

The egg and cheese croissants are awesome! Very good donuts as well.

Cindy L.

9 years ago

I don't get donuts anywhere else. These are the BEST!!!

John W.

13 years ago

Clean inside and better than average donuts!

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