With an impressive 4.77 rating across all user-driven platforms online (108 total votes and…read morecounting), you would imagine Fresh Donuts would live up to the hype. On paper - actually on an Excel spreadsheet I created - those scores rank them as the third best donuts in Middle Tennessee! Having now eaten at the entire top 25 donut spots, I can provide my impartial review. I found this tiny, unassuming shop in a strip mall with no sign. Unlabeled with a lackluster, no-frills interior, you'll find the secret store adjacent to a Fantastic Sam's southwest of downtown Columbia. In the first few bites, I realized that the donuts at Fresh Donuts were shockingly mediocre for such lofty ratings. But you must consider that a Columbia 4.77 isn't a Nashville 4.77. In a smaller town with fewer bakery options, ratings are always going to be skewed higher. That's true throughout the country. To pull off a 4.77 in Nashville is nearly impossible unless you have a really special product that distinguishes itself among some serious competition! So you must temper your expectations in a town of fewer than 50,000. The maple frosted donut here, my favorite donut flavor, wasn't bad. But it struck me as average and unremarkable. The cinnamon twist wasn't as light and airy as some of the exemplary versions you'll find in Nashville, and the cinnamon was nearly undetectable. While the donuts were fresh even in the late afternoon with a dwindling supply, which is impressive and lives up to the name Fresh Donuts, I wouldn't make this a destination for Nashvillians who are thinking of driving an hour down to Columbia. If you happen to be in Columbia, yes, this is a good stop for donuts. But don't make a road trip out of it just to sample what are allegedly the third-best donuts in the region. They simply aren't what the ratings imply, and I made the trip so you wouldn't have to.

Vefy friendly and great donuts. I think someone was malicious marking it as closed. Good price…read moreand stays busy

Donuts seemed like any others but this place is filthy. Can't get past the dirt to eat there.read more

Best donuts. Great choices and good customer service. Never disappointed. They have incredible…read morecroissant breakfast sandwiches.

The donuts are so yummy and it is the perfect treat. I like how I can eat it with a mini fork and…read morenot get all dirty. I liked how it was in a trailer. The vibe inside was trendy. Service was friendly and quick

The little silver Airstream reflects the sun on a Saturday morning, a gleaming beacon beckoning…read morecustomers to their mobile bakery at the Franklin Farmers Market. If that doesn't attract your attention, the smell of fresh donuts wafting across the booths will. Founded in 2010, these are the classic, old-fashioned cake donuts of yesteryear, hence the name. You'll probably never find out how good most of their flavors are. The three Saturdays we've arrived within two hours of their opening, Ellie's only had the cinnamon sugar variety remaining. It is what it is. But even that style, the most basic of donuts, is exemplary. You'll notice the quality. Ellie's may not make my top five donuts in Middle Tennessee (unless I can get my hands on that elusive maple), but they're tasty, nonetheless. Warning: It's a cash-only food truck, so come prepared.

Great donut and some pretty good smoothies too! It's a small mom and pop shop, but they make some…read moregreat treats!

The box of doughnuts I purchased... Top row: chocolate,…read moreglazed, old-fashioned, old-fashioned, maple, glazed, old-fashioned. Bottom row: blueberry, chocolate, glazed vanilla cream, glazed doughnut. Apple fritters not pictured. Never knew this place existed till I read reviews on Yelp. People saying they came from all over to try the pastries. Had to join the crowd and try them myself. Some, I was eager to get, weren't available when I went. They said they didn't make as many, when schools were in session. I'll have it go back in the summer, when sales increase. Anyway, the ones I chose today were delicious. My favorite was the Maple Old-fashioned (yum yum!) Hope they have that every time I go because I will want it again and again.

How do I know these donuts are the best in the area? My husband and I were in the Jingo Java line…read moreand they recognized our donuts/croissant sandwich immediately! For the best experience at this no-frills spot, show up early for a wide selection! We ordered a variety including a twist, pink sprinkles, and sugared donut. They were all solid choices and I also added on a croissant breakfast sandwich. My sandwich was heavier than expected, not very flakey but more of a soft bun in a croissant shape. We heard their apple fritters were amazing when eaten hot and fresh, but sadly they were out by the time we arrived. We'll have to come earlier next time!

Great place. Could use a little clean up. The staff was super nice and the donuts were delicious!read more

Always fresh and delicious! Luckily they are located near our house, so it's easy to stop in and…read moregrab some donuts on a weekend or when we have our granddaughter. Staff is always friendly and helpful. Establishment is clean and welcoming.

Small quaint donut shop. I tried out this place after seeing all the fun donuts they make on…read moreInstagram. Today when I arrived there were very few donuts to really choose from that were outside of the original glaze. Blackberry butter- 3/5 topping was great, but it was literally just sitting on top. So once you ate the top of the donut the rest was just bread. Toasted Butter Pecan- 2/5 not a fan considering the excessive amount of chewing it required from whatever covered the donut. Service was prompt and the employees were very friendly and helpful. I DONUT (pun intended) about you, but I will go back and give it another try in hopes to try some other specialty donuts. It seems that getting there early is the best way to ensure a variety is available.

My first donut shop visit here at Maury County. I can't believe I spent $34 bucks! That box of…read moredonuts I carried out was plenty heavy, wasn't sure if it was going to be sugar or oil heavy. Wow, extra extra sweet, really too sugary for me, the glazed donut was the first bite, was warm and sweet, too sweet, ate half because I knew by looking at the rest of the box was going to be a challenge, cut half of the chocolate bar with cream, no cake icing filling and same deal, at least I got a bit of a chocolate taste, advice, use cream filling for filled bars. Next was the apple fritter, cut it in half, seen apple bits but still biting into sugar, this didn't taste no where near an apple fritter, I didn't bother tasting anymore. I can say customer service was excellent, even the baker went out of his way to greet me. Sure hope I can find a donut shop that won't cost me an arm and leg, I've reviewed close to 60 donut shops my last 10 years, I won't forget Donut Palace.

I just moved to Spring Hill and wanted to try this local donut place. DO NOT GO HERE!!!. The…read morereviews that talk about the donuts tasting like the way a nail salon smells are 1000% TRUE. I felt like my cheeks were actively getting filled with nail polish air. Not to mention 6 donuts were $30 and I ended up only eating the equivalent of one donut and threw the rest out. I tried to be optimistic and tried every donut I bought and they all had that very weird taste. do not go here and waste your money or risk getting sick. The actual building was not very clean or lively in my opinion either.

Amazing service! Donuts are 10/10…read moreGreat prices! So many different choices for donuts! Go get some donuts!!!

We've always been loyal to Corinth Donuts especially those glorious lemon-filled ones that actually…read morecontain lemon. But since everyone in town keeps hyping up Max's Donuts like it's the holy grail of baked goods, we figured we'd give it a shot today. So we grabbed a "lemon-filled" donut from Max's... and let's just say, the lemon must've called in sick. Nada. Zilch. Just an empty pastry with trust issues. Final verdict? I'm still riding hard for Corinth Donuts. Team Filling Forever.

Yummy donuts! Perfectly soft, sweet, fresh and delicious! Very friendly staff! Would highly…read morerecommend you stop in!

The donuts are very good. Too bad the owners or staff are so rude. Their only concern is the money…read more Not the customers

Ridiculous prices. Gone through the roof. "Special" pricing on donuts that used to be part of a…read morenormal dozen. "Donuts on bottom cost this, donuts in the middle cost this, donuts on top shelf cost this." You look at the pricing board behind her and its so long and convoluted you just shake your head. They just lost a customer.

Doughnuts are always so good that's why I hate to give them only one star. Service has always been…read moregood too when I came but the girl at the front was being rude today. I was trying to pick some doughnuts up before going to a funeral and had a question. The girl was turned around so I said excuse me, I waited because I couldn't see if she was busy but thought she didn't hear me so I said it again. Turns out she was ignoring me so she could finish something on her phone. A simple" just one second " would have sufficed. She turned around, cut her eyes at me and gave me a look as if I was bothering her. I just had to walk out. It was already a rough morning as I had been preparing for a funeral and this just made it 10x worse. Sad to say but I won't back off of this alone.