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Donut Hut
4941 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, United States
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St
Review №1

Love this place. I was being helped, the gentleman stopped me in the middle of my order to give out a donut hole to a child. I saw this multiple times while there. These people love spreading joy, love what they do, and are very good at it. Delicious donuts, great pricing, supporting local...no down side.

Ba
Review №2

The best donuts in Des Moines! Our church provides them every Sunday before each service and when we landed on a donut theme for my daughters birthday I knew I wanted them from the Donut Hut! They have very reasonable prices and are really friendly to work with.

Be
Review №3

They have some of the best donuts around if you a good breakfast lunch or afternoon or evening snack the go to the Donut Hut they have a wide variety donuts and pastries. If youre in the area stop in and try some especially the chocolate frosted donuts.

Al
Review №4

Was a little disappointed that they didnt have nuts on my cinnamon roll with chocolate icing.. But their donuts are still pretty darn good, whats left of it anyway... lol

Ka
Review №5

Super delicious donut shop! Tried it for the first time today, I loved their cream filled donuts. Plus anything with their apple mixture (bear claw, apple fritter) is AMAZING. The shop owners are super sweet and kind too. Feels good to support a great local business, will definitely be going back!

Du
Review №6

Pretty good donuts. Better than Krispy Kreme. People are friendly.

Be
Review №7

Great donuts, better service. The owners are truly wonderful people, and the staff takes service to the extreme. You will always leave with a smile on your face. The donuts are delicious and made fresh each day. If you are thinking donuts in the DSM metro, you HAVE to visit Donut Hut

Ra
Review №8

Ive been coming here for about 10 years. The owner and all staff are wonderful, and the donuts are always fresh and amazing.Ive never been a fan of glazed donuts, but here, theyre one of my favorites! They also have amazing red velvet cake donuts, and Ive recently become hooked on the most amazing apple fritters!Honestly, all their donuts are great!

sa
Review №9

Best donuts in the metro! We tried a little variety, and every one was so delicious. Not usually a big fan of filled donuts, but the strawberry one I got was one of the best donuts I have ever had. My son tried a few frosted donuts, and the frosting to fried dough ratio was absolutely perfect. A lot of places around here make theirs way too sweet, which is why Donut Hut will be my only go-to for donut days! Not to mention, the service was outstanding. Drop the overdone donut places, and stick to a place that knows how to do them the right way!

Ha
Review №10

The sweetest folks run and work at this place, and the donuts are delish. A neighborhood gem.

Br
Review №11

Fantastic donuts. Compared to Krispy Kreme, they are a bit heavier (a preference issue) and the filling is good. Well priced. The owners are local and really fun to talk with as well. Nice seating and good parking. I would definitely recommend for donuts in the area.

Ro
Review №12

Good donuts and great service. Its nice to see a local donut shop in my area

Ma
Review №13

So friendly, amazing fluffy donuts, great drink selection and seating area is great for dine in. Highly recommend

Vi
Review №14

Really nice owner. But the donut I got was really dry and flavorless

Je
Review №15

LOVE these donuts! Id say the donuts are only second to the friendly and genuine service at the counter. I walk in needing a donut fix and walk out with great donuts and a huge smile. Cant recommend this place enough!

Th
Review №16

I believe that the service impeccable. My experienceWas Friendly relaxing & the coffee is fresh... As wellas the donuts.I truly believe that service will be carried on to theOther customers.

Jo
Review №17

Best donuts, awesome owner and staff, always come here when Im in des moines. Legit not a bad thing could be said about this place just go

Da
Review №18

Best apple fritters in town. Nicest people who work and run it. I always enjoy a walk down there.

Na
Review №19

Great local donut shop, and the owners seem like wonderful people! When we bring our kids there, they always give them each a free donut hole with our purchase.

Th
Review №20

There are no better Donuts in Des Moines than at this place! I used to stop there frequently as my job took me by there but as I retired this was the first time Ive been in there in almost three years and the owner recognized me and the actual donut I used to get! Great service, great Donuts!

Mi
Review №21

Awesome fritters! Amazing people! I love just to go there and say Hello

Ni
Review №22

High intense flavor with rich boldest and honest great price for early raisers and the air is clean smelling and the people honest so I can take my time! The tiger tails and coffee are divine and full filling to my taste! Gladly go top early in the morning for great tasting bread there! Highly recommend!

Da
Review №23

Fabulous donuts and always great service. Owner is very nice and always happy to see you.

Mi
Review №24

Favorite local donut shop around so far, not too many of them out there!

Je
Review №25

The best donuts in the metro. Nothing fancy, just good a$$ donuts. Donut holes are a must!

d
Review №26

Amazing doughnuts! Great customer service

ZB
Review №27

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Ma
Review №28

Amazing donuts. Highly recommended!

Al
Review №29

This place is the best better than dunkin donuts and krispy kreme like this place is so good no one can beat it this place is O.G I recommend.hehe👍👍😋😋🍩🍩🍩

Re
Review №30

They truly do have the best apple fritters in the area! Coconut crunch and raised glazed were also exceptional

Ja
Review №31

So many options and theyre ALL good! A family run operation, super nostalgic. And theyll fill the long johns for you if you want!!

Ap
Review №32

Amazing place. The donuts are delicious and the people are so kind and welcoming!!!

Me
Review №33

Best donuts in the city! And the couple who owns it are just the sweetest. I especially love their cherry donuts

Da
Review №34

Affordable,yummy and super nice people. They always be sure to welcome you and say goodbye

Wa
Review №35

Who doesnt LOVE this place??? They have donuts better than the Crispy Kreme.

Ja
Review №36

Wonderful Apple fritters ooo is Yum Yum

Ky
Review №37

Ive been coming here for 20 years, always great service. Amazing cherry donut holes

Ka
Review №38

Hands down, best donuts in Des Moines area. Saturday’s Caramel rolls are THE BEST.

Ma
Review №39

First time going here. Good location right off the main road. Easy to find. The staff was nice and friendly, made you feel that they likes their jobs. We got a variety of donuts. They have a large selection of donuts. Highly recommend the sprinkle cake donuts. They have a lot of different drinks to choose from which is nice.

Ke
Review №40

Great variety of doughnuts and other baked goods, everything that Ive bought over the years has been delicious and the best customer service with really friendly staff. Check it out as soon as possible!!

St
Review №41

Great donuts best Apple fritters

wi
Review №42

Great donuts. One by one. Very very good

Br
Review №43

The donuts are the best and somehow the staff/owners is even better! Support your local community and get to Donut Hut today 😁

Em
Review №44

Great local place! The donuts are delicious and the customer service is top-notch.

Si
Review №45

I drove 3 hours from Missouri to try try your donuts. They were fantastic and worth the trip

St
Review №46

Cute donut shop with lots of different choices of pastries, coffees, cappuccinos, milk, juices and a sweet shop owner that came over to our table to see how our donuts were, and when we bought four apple fritters for breakfast tomorrow he said he wanted to know our honest opinion of everything. Im from three hours away and come every year for a girls day and I will be back every year! Also the prices were super reasonable!!! Check this place out, you wont regret it!

Jo
Review №47

The guys there were great made the visit with the kids so enjoyable. Gave my daughter a free doughnut hole and said she needed to share with my son, he took the hole back and made like he was breaking it in half with a slight of hand he gave hers back and he got one as well.

Ti
Review №48

They have the best donuts in the world

Iv
Review №49

Shall I say more

Tr
Review №50

Me and my boyfriend have been coming here the last two years and we both refuse to eat donuts from anywhere but donut hut

Th
Review №51

Awesome donuts

Wa
Review №52

This place is crazy good for their goodies.....but please check the expiration date of milk before buying.

An
Review №53

Traveling from Denver we always stop here when we come through. The donuts are always fresh and delicious. The owner Al is super friendly and kind.

Ma
Review №54

Donuts here are alright. Their apple fritter was decent but the raised glazed was mediocre. I did like the red velvet though. Really good customer service.

Is
Review №55

Pretty good for the price. Had a cherry donut and snowball bismark. Both were flavorful and tasted fresh. Girlfriend had two chocolate frosted donuts which she wasnt as keen on. Owner seems to know regulars orders and takes care of them.

He
Review №56

Good donuts very friendly owner. Gave my son extra donut for using good manners. What a terrific guy, and way to show kids manners pay off. Will definitely be back. A business it understands service and how to treat people, I commend you for that.

Ka
Review №57

As an ex employee I would like everyone to know that yes the doughnuts are great but he doesnt treat his employees like family & the tips that the customers give during the weekdays we have to give him 50% and on the weekends (the busiest time) he gets 100% of the tips. We make minimum wage $7.25 & bust our butts. When I was hired I was not made aware of this but I am now talking with the Iowa Depart of Labor because its not fair or right to be treated that way.

P
Review №58

Great donuts

Mi
Review №59

A great local business, will go again for sure!

Li
Review №60

Our favorite place for donuts in town!

Ne
Review №61

Best place in town for donuts. Theyre always so soft and delicious, the staff is tremendous and it has a nice atmosphere. My 4yo loves sitting in our truck-watching booth and looking at all the trucks driving down Douglas

Da
Review №62

Donut Hut is the greatest place to get donuts. Al always has a smile and a donut hole for the kids. Their selection is amazing and delicious.

Ba
Review №63

Great donutes!!

Ma
Review №64

Everything, great.

Ka
Review №65

The best. Who doesnt like the smell and choices of a million different donuts?! My daughter even wore her donut pajamas in. Why change right? Family friendly, seemed to be a hot spot for other parents or donut lovers. Woman was super friendly and patient, would guess her to be the owner. Mmmm...cant go wrong with Bavarian creme or Jelly filled...nice selection

Al
Review №66

I’ve been coming to this shop since I was a kid before it was Donut Hut and after it was. I’ve now taken my kids in to get a donut once in a while and the owners are incredibly sweet. They’ve given them a free donut before so I’m more than willing to buy a dozen :)These guys have a great heart and I love what they’ve been able to turn this place into!

pa
Review №67

People nice. My daughter likes the variety.i like white angel cream. Great tasting products.

Mi
Review №68

Delicious donuts, friendly customer service

Sa
Review №69

Have been driving past this shop for a few months now, just decided to stop in today. It was about 11:30am and the selection was still fairly good.I decided to get a glazed cinnamon roll. I was pleased by the soft but chewy texture, and the tight roll pattern kept the flavor fairly consistent throughout.The service was quick and friendly.

As
Review №70

Family owned business, they couldnt be nicer and great donuts... What more could you ask for?!?!

Ca
Review №71

Best donuts in town. Love the owner. Theres always people sitting inside so you know its well liked. Highly reccomend

Li
Review №72

Yum.. I dont visit here, my sister lives two doors down so we smell donuts all the time. Its tempting to just walk over there and see whats up- but I know better *diabetic* than to even get started. They smell so delicious and the place is busy all the time.

Jo
Review №73

Used to go here pretty often when I lived in the neighborhood. They have several different kinds of donuts at reasonable prices. If youre never been here before, youre missing out!

Za
Review №74

Good 🍩

Ni
Review №75

My favorite donut shop in town!! Fresh and delicious, absolutely perfect!

Lu
Review №76

Small place with a large selection. Fresh made donuts. Cheap prices. Bought a apple fritter, long john, cake donut, strawberry filled for under a $5. Was gong to take picture but to good to put down. So I took a picture of her strawberry filled.

Mi
Review №77

The owner has always greeted me with a smile and Good Morning. He is very generous in giving to police benevolent fund and taking doughnuts to homeless shelters!!

An
Review №78

The best donuts. Staff is so nice. The owner is one of the nicest people you will meet. My team loved it when I bring in these donuts. They put hyvee & Caseys to shame.

Je
Review №79

Nice bakery with friendly staff and a good selection of doughnuts to choose from. Their coffee could be better tho.

Ph
Review №80

Great experience!Ive had my fair share of donuts, but I have to say its hard to find a great bismarck for $1 these days. You can get it here though!Lots of other delicious options that I wasnt able to try, and friendly service and great prices will bring me back.

Wh
Review №81

Oh my so good

Al
Review №82

The whole family LOVES Donut Hut!We called in a special order to tell my parents about grandbaby #13.Super sweet staff and just wonderful service.

Jo
Review №83

Great classic donut. They dont need to be the size of your head and full of ice cream bar toppings for me. Just give me a solid donut and this place delivers

Al
Review №84

New favorite donut. They make the classics taste better than any of the “creative” donut shops can do with candy and cereal. May have established a new weekly tradition.

Te
Review №85

So nice💜

Ad
Review №86

Great service. Kind staff. Top notch donuts. Arrive early if old fashioned donuts are your preference. They sell out early!

Cu
Review №87

Great donuts @ great prices. Owner & staff very friendly, fantastic experience. I recommend.

Je
Review №88

OMG, love this place!!!

Be
Review №89

The best apple fritters anywhere. Excellent coffee and a place to leave your business card. My business is about Jesus!

An
Review №90

Donut Hut is the BEST place to get donuts in Des Moines. Great donuts and great owners. Al always has a smile and a donut hole for the kids. #supportsmallbusiness

Ti
Review №91

These are the best donuts in the Metro, possibly in all of Iowa. Not only are the donuts delicious (any kind youre into) but the Apple Fritters are so good they will ruin all other Apple Fritters for you. No matter how far away I live I make the drive to Donut Hut. The owners are BEYOND friendly, will always refill your coffee and greet you with a smile, and youre doing good by buying local.

Vi
Review №92

When are they open

Al
Review №93

Dangerous place. So many yummy items. I love it butter my waistline doesnt. Snowball Bismarck are the best ever!! And the chop suey!!

A.
Review №94

The owner, Al, is an extremely nice guy, and the donuts are the best in town! (I recommend the maple, blueberry, and red velvet donuts) The building is clean and staff is friendly.I highly suggest you give Donut Hut a try!

Br
Review №95

They are the nicest donut. Not the overly sweet chain with no connection. This family run local business has the freshest around. Cherry donut holes are great blueberry cake is moist and not fake blueberry.

Na
Review №96

Went here based on other reviews, but disappointed in the donuts we ate which included the chocolate long-john, apple fritter, and boston cream. Boston cream was the best. Good hot chocolate. Great customer service.

Dr
Review №97

Just moved to the Beaverdale area and this place has already established itself as my new go-to donut shop. Two words: APPLE. FRITTER. Crunchy on the outside, moist and chewy on the inside. So good!

A
Review №98

Staff & employees are super friendly. Always feel like you are at home! Donuts have been delicious each time. Basic donuts but they have stepped up their game!

Ry
Review №99

Best donuts in Des Moines. Best quality at the best prices. It is different from Krsipy Kreme, but totally worth it. Their cake donuts have multiple flavors and are all amazing.

Mi
Review №100

The best tasting donuts around, one of the last few real bakerys that make the cherry donuts. Keep up the great work and great service..🙂

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  • Address:4941 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, United States
  • Site:http://donuthutdsm.com/
  • Phone:+1 515-331-4205
Categories
  • Dessert shop
  • Donut shop
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:5AM–4:30PM
  • Wednesday:5AM–4:30PM
  • Thursday:5AM–4:30PM
  • Friday:5AM–4:30PM
  • Saturday:5AM–2PM
  • Sunday:5AM–2PM
Service options
  • In-store shopping:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Delivery:No
  • Dine-in:No
Highlights
  • Great coffee:Yes
Popular for
  • Solo dining:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
Dining options
  • Dessert:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
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