We saw the sign and couldn’t resist stopping. They have a great variety of donuts and ours were delicious. We even received a free donut for being one of the first 50 customers of the day.
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Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible, Seating
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AndyKansasCity
817 reviews
Reviewed June 5, 2022 via mobile 
Date of visit: June 2022
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Marcella T
41 reviews
Reviewed June 27, 2021 via mobile
I ordered the variety dozen (to share with a study group) and it did not disappoint. Love the names of the donuts: i.e. Unicorn, Rainbow Fest. My favorite was the Sweet Pig (maple bacon).
Date of visit: June 2021
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MattSWine
82 reviews
Reviewed December 6, 2020 via mobile
Sorta found the place by accident while driving around after lunch. Having heard so much positive press about the place, decided that bumping into it like we did was providential, so we stopped to try em out. Perfectly done donuts with very tasty cake that...is nicely accented by the sugar glaze - not too sweet, but not short on sweet either. Wife and I shared the maple bacon, and the kids each got a pink glazed with sprinkles. As heavenly as the donuts were, the service was even better. Cant go wrong with this place!More
Date of visit: December 2020
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adthomas529
583 reviews
Reviewed November 12, 2019
Dear lord these donuts are AH-mazing! I went back 2 days in a row, the 1st after having breakfast, the 2nd I opted to have donut as breakfast. Both visits were outstanding! My first visit I got a maple vanilla sweet pecan donut & it...was huge. I figured I'd eat what I could and then save the rest but it was so good, I inhaled all of it in one sitting!! My 2nd visit, I tried a blueberry donut. I'll definitely return here on another visit to SA & I highly recommend it!!More
Date of visit: October 2019
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Amy K
4 reviews
Reviewed October 10, 2019
This is our family's go to place for breakfast when visting our college student at Trinity University. The doughnuts are truly unique.
Date of visit: September 2019
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eric2000f
103 reviews
Reviewed June 6, 2019 via mobile 
The donut toppings were wonderful! The donuts were a bit cold, I wish they had been nice and warm fresh out of the oven. We went in around noon, so I realize they are probably more fresh in the morning.
Date of visit: June 2019
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vilmor6
66 reviews
Reviewed June 4, 2019 via mobile 
Both, donuts and coffee were absolutely horrendus and the donuts look like very old product. Total lack of quality and compromise with customers. A very bad managed business
Date of visit: June 2019
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flashsam7267
881 reviews
Reviewed April 9, 2019 via mobile 
After leaving the zoo we saw the word 'donut' up ahead so decided to stop and check it out! Smart donut shop that's open until 3pm or until they sell out of donuts (good sign!) Massive selection of donuts with interesting flavours and the girl...at the desk was great at answering our questions. I got the donut with coffee icing and espresso dust on it. Massive size donut which tasted very fresh and also very dense and very enjoyable. Would definitely go back if in the area again.More
Date of visit: April 2019
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Carolinachica210
30 reviews
Reviewed December 2, 2018 via mobile
Was on a long run when I could smell the donuts. Made the decision to stop by on my back and glad I did. So many great choices. Fresh and delicious. Also offered donuts to accommodate some diet restrictions.
Date of visit: November 2018
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AmandaCG65
94 reviews
Reviewed November 27, 2018 via mobile 
Order a blueberry and raspberry DONUT, they are AMAZING!! High recommend and they have a great cold coffee!! WILL definitely be back for more DONUT FIXATIONS!!
Date of visit: September 2018
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alexandra a
2 reviews
Reviewed October 9, 2018
This place is amazing! It is a gem in the San Antonio area if you are a donut and coffee lover. Flavors are super unique and everything tasted delicious. I'm definitely coming back for more!! My recommendations are the chipmunk, and the Mr. O. As...for coffee they have excellent quality, but the nutella latte is to die for. Highly recommended place with great atmosphere and excellent customer service!More
Date of visit: September 2018
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zjb705
1 review
Reviewed October 9, 2018 via mobile
I got the Mexican coffee, cinnamon sugar donut and blackberry lime! Everything was great. Customer service was over the top. Definitely going back
Date of visit: July 2018
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lacymo
118 reviews
Reviewed September 9, 2018 via mobile
Very over the top & $, did not get any drinks so review just about donuts. Some very extravagant donuts, too much for me.
Date of visit: September 2018
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louieserna
32 reviews
Reviewed July 17, 2018
Saw this place on Instagram and knew we had to visit. Donuts are flavorful, and bigger than your usual donuts. So far we haven't had a bad donut. We tried a few, and took some to go. Were not from San Antonio, but will definitely...be going back next time were in town.More
Date of visit: July 2018
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RobertBrews
36 reviews
Reviewed June 19, 2018
Visited this place twice now. Love the donuts and the unique coffees like the maple bacon Latte. Yum. Great staff and service.
Date of visit: December 2017
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