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Blue Dot Donuts
4301 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119, United States
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Ti
Review №1

Excellent donuts. Favorite is glazed (not pictured). One of best values around is the apple fritter was about as big as my face!

Di
Review №2

10/15/21: I bought 2 plain cakes and they were mildewed when I checked them out before leaving the place. I asked for donut holes instead. They seem to look ok. When I started to eat one, I noticed that it was mildewed ( the dough not properly stored I guess). I didn’t go back + left $1 in tip jar. I’m very disappointed. In the past, I’ve never had a problem. My office used to order for Grand Jury. So disappointed!

Er
Review №3

Wed never been there before and saw reviews online, it was everything the reviews said! We just asked for 2 dozen of the best and we got some DELISH donuts for under $20! Great breakfast for a great price! And they were SO FAST!

Ve
Review №4

Delicious donuts from a local bakery. Super awesome friendly service. Amazing prices. Even recommendations for other great bakeries in the town I’m moving too. I’m sad I’m just passing through New Orleans. This shop is worth it!

Ch
Review №5

I learned of Blue Dot Donuts via a previous boss who would bombard us with donuts from here on the weekends. He would get one of each kind (for the most part). I am not a big sweets fan, but the donuts are here are freshly baked and run out pretty fast because of that. Which is a great thing as it confirms their quality.Blue Dot Donuts are low-cost with a kind staff. Phone orders are accepted as well to hold your donuts.I do recommend Blue Dot Donuts.

I'
Review №6

First time in NOLO and we spotted this place down the road from our rental. We decided to stop in on our last day there just before we hopped the streetcar. It was 10:30 is and they were already done to the last of their donuts. If you want to try them you need to be there early or you only gets what is left. We managed to pick up some chocolate glazed sprinkle, bear claw bites, and a strawberry glaze. All were very good. Had we know how early and quickly they run out we would have shown up earlier! Glad we had the chance to experience them before heading home. Looking forward to coming back again someday.

Sc
Review №7

This place is so good it regularly sells out by 10am..definitely a nola gem..get the apple fritter its ridiculously awesome..but i did get a hair on my maple bacon :/

Je
Review №8

Red velvet on the weekends only. Get there by 6am to get the good stuff. The best donuts are the buttermilk, the fritter and the chocolate covered buttermilk. Great prices and delicious donuts.

Ch
Review №9

Really good donuts and other sweet treats and very reasonable prices. Get the bacon covered one - delicious!

Le
Review №10

Now THIS is my kind of donut shop! Friendly staff. No muss, no fuss donuts. They stick to the classics and they nail them. Great coffee too. Enjoy! You wont be disappointed.

Ma
Review №11

I purchased two donuts .This place is durity, And my donuts were cold as if they came out of the freezer. $6.00 dollars on a cup of coffee and two donuts.

Ch
Review №12

Look at the size of this apple fritter!! We tried the bacon donut as well. It was pretty good!!

Wi
Review №13

Excellent home made doughnuts with a wide variety. Highly recommend the apple fritter.

St
Review №14

Nice corner donut shop. The glazed old fashion was delicious. Also had a couple donut holes. Good stuff. The people there were really nice and friendly. Learned a little about donut making while I was there.Right on the Canal St streetcar line. Hop off, grab some donuts, and heat back downtown or to the cemeteries.

Gi
Review №15

Really great no nonsense donuts. Great price and wide variety of options. Get there early because this is a popular spot

ro
Review №16

While your waiting in line for these wonderful donuts folks please wear a mask! Be safe!

Kr
Review №17

They have great fancy doughnuts. My pick is the peanut butter and jelly, and my husband likes the maple bacon.

Wi
Review №18

Fantastic. Buy 1 apple fritter for 2 people, theyre that big

T
Review №19

Their donuts were average. The best donut was probably the red velvet.

Ke
Review №20

Delicious, affordable, and local. I couldn’t ask for more.

he
Review №21

The apple fritter is AMAZING!!! The coffee is delicious. Not so strong or bitter that you need to add cream or sugar. They have a few tables that you can sit and enjoy your order inside and outside. I have to say, this little, small cafe is a gem.

Ju
Review №22

Good service and awesome donuts.

An
Review №23

Extremely friendly owners and fantastic experience. We are from out of town and they helped point us to some of their best options. Donuts were delicious!

Jo
Review №24

Apple fritter holes...YES!! Very good donuts!!

Jo
Review №25

Best donuts in New Orleans, I buy them all the time for client meetings. Plus, when I lost and needed my receipt way after a purchase they spent time a pretty significant amount of time working with me to track it down and send it my way. Great donuts, super nice staff.

ta
Review №26

We love the donut holes and appreciate the friendly service.

El
Review №27

Some of the best donuts I’ve had in my life. Simple but perfect. I love the blueberry ones so much!!!

Kr
Review №28

Donut shop opened by cops with a sense of humor. Great variety, especially the earlier you get there. Red velvet, chocolate frosted buttermilk, maple bacon were our favorites. Great location for getting on and off Canal streetcar.

Jo
Review №29

Great service and phenomenal donuts!

CC
Review №30

My favorite donuts from Blue Dot are the wedding cake donuts! Im usually a traditional glazed yeasted donut kind of a person, but when they have the wedding cake donuts I always get a few. The outer crust of their cake donuts are usually a little crackly (not steamed or soggy) and the almond flavor of the wedding cake is a knockout. I also like their blueberry cake and the occasional apple fritter.Im not a huge fan of the maple bacon, but mostly because its too much for me (its not really a quality thing, just personal preference, the bacon could always be crispier though).

Ra
Review №31

I always show up just after they open when the donuts are fresh. Always tasty. Staff is friendly and helpful as well. Never had a bad donut, all the flavors are awesome. I think their glazed are the best though. Their prices are very reasonable in todays expensive donut age as well.Went today at 11:00. They had 6 donuts. A powdered creme, glazed creme, blueberry, raspberry, coconut, and peanut. Bought them all.

Va
Review №32

To be fair we came close to closing and there was like no selection left but they seemed confused that we wanted to buy donuts there in the first place....the donuts were ok, vibe super weird.

Ky
Review №33

Would highly recommend

Ju
Review №34

A dozen donuts for $9.39 and a medium cup of coffee for $2.49. Definitely get a buttermilk donut and enjoy the crispy edges. It could be a little cleaner with some better chairs for a 5 star experience. But, hey, its cheap and good and thats most important.

Ti
Review №35

Delicious donuts with amazing filings. The donuts are soft, fluffy, and perfect but then you add in the specialty filling and you get a donut experience like none other. Coffee is great, too!We tried the key lime pie, peanut butter and jelly, red velvet, and Mexican wedding cake (my favorite). They were all delish!

Nt
Review №36

I just left Blue Dot a little while ago after picking up a couple donuts for my daughter and I. Tasty donuts and very friendly service. I would definitely recommend this place to satisfy your donut craving.

St
Review №37

Blue Dot Donuts is a great place with even better donuts! I was surprised at their selection of specialty donuts! The maple bacon long John is amazing!!! Check them out!

je
Review №38

Great donuts and very knowledgeable workers! Didnt have enough product available. If they had, this would be a 5 star review.

Th
Review №39

I can come in at 8 in the morning and theyre still out of everything good. How early do you need to be there? Before it opens? I dont understand because its been more than once where Ill get there early and theres not much available. Came in today and my cashier would not give me the time of day. Told her what I wanted and tried asking her questions but she was far too busy chatting someone else up. Had to repeat myself several times. Donuts are good but the service seems to need work.

Je
Review №40

Awesome

Ke
Review №41

Amazing Donuts. Super Friendly Staff (Amy is the Best). Even Donuts I normally hate I absolutely love here. Clean Establishment. Free Street Parking. Maple Bacon is the bomb. Overall a Must Visit!!!!

Br
Review №42

Dont believe Ive ever had a better donut... ever... anywhere. Line often out the door (10 feet) early cause they are so damn good and they sell out of the best ones. But please dont get the last chocolate glazed buttermilk, I want it.

Ri
Review №43

I was really craving a donut so I went over there at 3:50 I pulled up and he said they were closed and cleaning up but said hed see what he could do for me. He goes inside and gets me a box with some left overs from the day.. Amazing place and amazing donuts!

Sa
Review №44

Very good Boston Creme donut, which is my favorite. I was a bit disappointed by the maple bacon one-- bit too sweet for my liking. But theyre always friendly and serve with a smile!

An
Review №45

Cute little donut shop with a variety of types of donuts. Helpful and friendly staff.

Jo
Review №46

Theres been a few times in my New Orleans experience where Ive found myself awake in the early, early morning before dawn. This is when I realize that I can drive to Blue Dot Donuts right when they open, and Ive never succeeded at resisting that notion, to my benefit. Bacon Maple Bars might seem absurd at first, until you bite into one, and realize that it actually makes perfect sense, and it is the rest of the world that is absurd. I usually try to follow that up with an apple fritter, but since the fritters are as large as friggin catchers mitts, I have yet to finish one. Stop on by, you might see me in my car parked alongside the building in the wee hours, eating a donut and contemplating the greater meaning of the universe. A good donut can do that.

Gr
Review №47

Some of the best donuts Ive had !!! Every time I go home to New Orleans they are on the must do list. Huge apple fritters, cinnamon buns, variety of great cake donuts, key lime, blueberry, apple, lemon filled crumble donuts!!! ***** Get there as early as possible, they arent a secret anymore!!!!

Al
Review №48

A cute donut shop with awesome and cheap donuts - the peanut butter and jelly one is AHmazing

C
Review №49

Okay so I have been dying to get to this place. I pass it everyday on my way to school, and this time I had to stop. As I walk up to the door the sweet smells hit me one by one. Now I am suppose to be sampling 3 different donuts for me my mother, and sister. I send them the pictures of the donuts only to inform them that I ate all three. blueberry, glaze, and buttermilk. They are so upset with me. I guess I cant come alone next time lol.

Br
Review №50

Great casual location for donuts. Really enjoyed their Boston creme donut. Staff is friendly and enjoyed their cozy location.

Ba
Review №51

Great donuts! Nice selection in the early morning.

Ca
Review №52

Yep, go here. Unique flavors all delicious. I normally dont like buttermilk style but the chocolate coated buttermilk donut was bomb and definitely my favorite.

Ma
Review №53

The servers are respectful, fast and polite. The donuts are halos from heaven, not to mention bigger than most other Donuts stores. I highly recommend this place!

An
Review №54

Dog friendly! Great donuts. Go early- once they are out for the day, thats it. You have been warned.

Te
Review №55

Really good donuts here, but they always run out of the stuff my kids like so early.***Update*** just went at 7:30 on Saturday morning and they were out of a few different things. Lowered to three stars

Je
Review №56

Always good. If you want a good selection, get there early. Many time best donuts go quickly.

Ch
Review №57

They make the best donuts Ive ever eaten and the freters are OUT OF THIS WORLD the coffee is great also the service is GREAT also

Jo
Review №58

Blue Dot Donuts is an excellent place to get hot and fresh donuts! No, they dont have every variety of donut there is. But, there selection should not leave anyone disappointed. They are worth the extra effort to visit!

St
Review №59

The staff was kind and helpful. The selection is great if you get there early. Simple coffee selection is nice.

Be
Review №60

The doughnuts are always delicious and inexpensive and the service is always friendly. The apple fritters are the best!

Li
Review №61

Normal donut shop. Similar in taste to a Dunkin Donuts. They have very creative flavors though.

Ch
Review №62

Great neighborhood doughnut hole!

Ty
Review №63

Super cute hole-in-the-wall for some seriously good donuts. Coffee too, if youre a caffeine addict like me. Understated, laid-back spot with an arsenal of round doughy treats.

Sa
Review №64

One of the best donut shops in the Crescent City. A lot of interesting choices for sure. My favorites are chocolate with coconut, powdered jelly filled and cinnamon buns.

ja
Review №65

Delicious doughnuts! Not so sweet it racks your brain. Good price point and cute little shop!

La
Review №66

Awsome donuts and staff always leave with a sweet smile love this place

Kl
Review №67

Amazing experience ever in donut´s world! Everybody in New Orleans must visit this fantastic place! So delicious! So nice! Wonderful!!!!

Gl
Review №68

People there were very nice and the donuts and apple fritters were some of the best Ive ever had.

Ch
Review №69

Delicious. Inexpensive. Get there early, they sell out fast. Limited seating, but who cares - the donuts rock. Coffee is good too.

Ra
Review №70

A great variety of wonderfully tasty fresh made donuts. They make them fresh in house every morning. Go early, when they run out of donuts they close early.

Ki
Review №71

Delicious and fresh. The wedding cake donut is do die for as is the chocolate cake. Great sevice too.

Ge
Review №72

Best donuts in the city, hands down. The old fashioned is fantastic, apple fritter is very well done. If you hate the fake donuts at places like District, this is for you.

gr
Review №73

Great selection of donuts and pastries. Friendly service

De
Review №74

I had my first ever bacon maple donut here and it was so good! The perfect mix of sweet and savory.

Pa
Review №75

Just down right good donuts! A jewel in Mid City!

ce
Review №76

Great donuts! My favorite donut place in the city. Not overly fancy or pretentious.

mi
Review №77

1st visit! Awesome donuts...must try the bearclaw and apple fritters!

Ni
Review №78

Very friendly, great selection with different options. Open early with lots of customers.

Di
Review №79

Awesome place with a variety of breakfast donuts. and awesome staff.

Bl
Review №80

Great value, great taste, and open early!

Je
Review №81

Lovely donuts. There was a line out the door when we left. Apparently its a popular place, and worth the streetcar ride from downtown.

Ma
Review №82

Fantastic donuts, great service, and super quick.

Da
Review №83

Delicious donuts 🍩 great service. I will definitely be back for more💯

Ja
Review №84

Love this place. Great variety.

Er
Review №85

Delicious donuts! Definitely go check them out!

ka
Review №86

AMAZING DONUTS!!! Very friendly staff!! Red velvet was da bomb!!!

Kr
Review №87

Cold donuts, but good. Coffee is pretty decent as well.

Ki
Review №88

Small-ish shop but a good selection and great prices. Fritters the size of your head!!

Ja
Review №89

Nothing special at all just regular donut. Not even as good as chain donut shops.

Ra
Review №90

I always did love their donuts especially back when I worked in Mid City before my early morning shifts I had to stop there. The stellar service the hot fresh tasty donuts always made my visits the best.

Ad
Review №91

Awesome, just awesome! Enough said! Donuts would melt in your mouth...

Da
Review №92

Best donuts in the state!

Ja
Review №93

Oh my what a wonderful place! An exclusive taste of New Orleans!

K.
Review №94

Awesome service. Delicious donuts.

Je
Review №95

District is still my favorite, but blue dot is a close second.

Lo
Review №96

I already miss this place. The donuts where great.

Sh
Review №97

Service is always good.Selection after 11 am not so much.Glazed donuts not much glaze.Definitely no where close to being as good as Krispy Kreme .There was a very huge man assuming he is the owner and donut tester zero personality someone must have eaten his last favorite donut.

Br
Review №98

The donuts are good, but they arent that different from what you might find at any upscale donut shop. Maybe District Donuts set my expectations too high, but I wasnt impressed.

Si
Review №99

Friendly staff, selection very limited by 11am, what we did get was delicious though

Ch
Review №100

Friendly service. Fresh donuts

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4.6 Rating
  • Address:4301 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119, United States
  • Phone:+1 504-218-4866
Categories
  • Dessert shop
  • Donut shop
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:Closed
  • Wednesday:6AM–12PM
  • Thursday:6AM–12PM
  • Friday:6AM–12PM
  • Saturday:6AM–12PM
  • Sunday:6AM–12PM
Service options
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Highlights
  • Great coffee:Yes
Popular for
  • Solo dining:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
Dining options
  • Dessert:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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