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    The Salty Donut

    4.4 (532 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Ariadna S.

    It's a very trendy and vibey spot for a coffee/matcha in town. I've seen people talk about it before but didn't go until recently. Our friend really enjoys this place and we tagged along after having a long lunch and catching up. It was good, but wayyyyy too sweet to my linking. But I'm sure there are plenty of people who'd enjoy it

    Sunny C.

    Pretty good spot on South Congress. Lots of pastries. $7.5 for a drink is quite steep. But not the worst spot with a fair amount of snacks.

    Seasonal - Pistachio
    Chrissy N.

    First time here and we had the best experience. The brown butter and salt is simple but wow, the combo is addicting. We also got the seasonal donut called pistachios cannoli. It's very delicious too and love the cream inside. I would choose these over a typical donut when I need a treat. Pricing is quite reasonable for the quality and size of the donut.

    Felecia I.

    The churro & dulce de leche brioche donut is both a treat for the eyes (an adorable star shape) and the taste buds. Covered in cinnamon sugar and filled with whipped dulce de leche, the whole combo just works. I find myself marveling at the unexpected sweet and salty combination, then quickly taking a second bite. And another. And yet another. So delicious! It's a good thing Salty Donut is some distance from home as I have no willpower and would otherwise consume this heavenly treat on a much too regular basis.

    Delores L.

    I love The Salty Donuts...full stop! I am especially fund of their donut holes. I vividly remember the first time I had The Salty Donut holes. My taste buds were on high alert and I did not put the bag down until I finished them all...in the parking lot. Today we were served Matcha lemonade with donut holes (glazed, chocolate and old fashion). The Matcha lemonade was refreshing with a little hint of Matcha but more of lemonade. Of course, those donut holes simply melted in your mouth. Service was fast and friendly. We got our lemonade and donut holes (Oreo cake, chocolate cake and traditional glazed) pretty quickly. In addition, with our crew and the folks that were already in the restaurant when we got there, made it a bit crowded. Everyone seemed to manage and not run out of The Salty with their hand up in the air. Overall, a pretty chill vibe...

    Jessica M.

    We had a short weekend trip to Austin and I am glad we made a stop at Salty Donut. We tried a pistachio cannoli donut and loved it. So I bought four more to bring back to Chicago with us. The donut is fluffy with just the right about of filling, chocolate, and crushed pistachio. We had a big breakfast prior to stopping by. If we had the capacity, we would have also liked to try the yuzu and matcha donut. I also wanted get the jalapeno and sausage and Terry Black brisket kolaches to go but neither was available for the day.

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    Amanda C.

    My in-laws are in Austin right off South Congress, so Salty is always a must when visiting. The kolache with Terry Black's brisket is quintessential Austin eats and the donuts never miss. Service is fast, friendly and the space is always clean, warm and inviting. I usually get a coffee too, but that's hit or miss depending if you get an espresso drink (sometimes espresso is burnt), but I won't knock any points off because everything else is THAT good.

    Expensive donuts.
    Justin M.

    Donuts are expensive and nothing special. $20 for 2 special and 2 regular donuts. Not a fan of cold donuts either. Tried the pumpkin not enough pumpkin flavor. The regular glazed donuts were blah. The churro was only one decent but again not exciting. Ambiance could use some attention and theres. minimal parking.

    Churro & Dulce De Leche Star
    Haley F.

    Beautiful and spacious Salty location! I got a free donut for my birthday. I chose the churro & dulce de leche star. It was solid, and surprisingly (but thankfully) not too sweet! The people were super kind and friendly. I look forward to going back, as it seems like a great place to work or catch up with friends. In terms of parking, there are a few spots, but not a ton, so you may have to park on the street. Nevertheless, I'm thankful that there were some parking spots!

    Apple Butter & Teddy Graham Cold Foam Latte
    Tiffany O.

    I loved the store it was very cute. Service was great. She helped us pick donuts and coffee :) terry blacks kolache was okay. It was super dry but also we had shown up at 2 so they'd been there awhile. Their jalapeño Kolache was so good! Best thing of all was definitely the pistachio donut. Absolutely amazing!

    Ryan S.

    The The Salty Donut in Austin was an easy win for me. The space is bright, modern, and inviting, which already sets a good mood before you even hit the display case. The donuts were unbelievably flavorful and seriously yummy, the kind that make you pause mid bite and reconsider your life choices about sharing. Everything tasted fresh and thoughtfully made, not overly sweet, just really well balanced. It is the kind of place that makes you want to try one more flavor even when you promised yourself you were done.

    Patrick W.

    Located on South Congress, the salty donut is a cute shabby chic coffee/donut shop. It has a great location with ample parking. There is also street parking available and a private parking lot. When visiting downtown, parking is always an issue. So it's always good to know about the parking situation. Really enjoyed my visit. It was my first time here so I asked one of the patrons in line what she liked the most. I was so glad that she was open to my ask. So my wife and I decided to take her up on her suggestions in order a few and a couple of coffees. My my my the donuts are delicious. They also look so inviting. We also enjoyed the coffee as well as the atmosphere there. These are not your every day donuts so consider this more of a desserty-styled donut place. Also, the prices were a little lofty for my taste, so I expected more and received just that. This place is a bit more, so don't come expecting coffee and donuts. You must want to dress up for the occasion. I loved the charm of the business and plan to come back when I'm on this side of town. A suggestion to the business, you may want to kick up the genuine Smiles and cheer that your place exudes. I didn't get that at the counter and felt that was the only thing missing. Otherwise, it's a great place to chill, relax and bring your best buds.

    Anjali S.

    The Salty Donut is a super cute, small little shape next door to Magnolia Cafe. You walk in, and order at the counter, then walk through to the pickup area. Service was very quick! GLUTEN FREE DONUTS!!! I got a banana bread-like donut and although it was delicious, the cream on top was a bit too salty for my taste. They rotate through different gf donuts, so it changes pretty regularly. The coffee was perfection! I would definitely recommend - the regular donuts almost made me hurt myself with gluten because they looked so good. Give em a try!

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    great donuts! Mila and David are wonderful and friendly, we have enjoyed our time and we will come back!

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