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    Auntie Ruth's Doughnuts

    4.9 (47 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Mandy B.

    Probably the best donuts and pretzels we have ever had. And they are huge! Great Customer service. Everyone was very friendly. We tried the donuts and pretzels at the Limestone location and had to go again, went to the Johnson City location. Both places are amazing and very cute. Will definitely go back when in the area.

    Shakeyla R.

    Best doughnuts and pretzels I've ever eaten! Was in town for a few days and wanted to visit all of the local spots. Everyone I talked to raved about Auntie Ruth's and it did not disappoint! There was always a line when I went but don't let that deter you-it moved fast and efficiently and my wait was only a few minutes. They have what appears to be a simple menu but once you smell the fresh bread and sugar, you'll have a hard time deciding what to choose. I went with the traditional doughnut and pretzel with cheese sauce. You can really tell that the items are made fresh and are homemade. The dough was airy and light and was the perfect balance of salty and sweet. It's probably one of the best pretzels I've eaten. If you're in the area, definitely stop by. You won't be disappointed!

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    Tabitha H.

    We were lucky enough to find this place again. All of the food is freshly made. They are only open six hours a day. The pretzel wrapped hot dog is so good. I like dipping it in the cheese. The pretzel is huge. The donuts are delicious as well. The service is quick and friendly.

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    Elayna W.

    Auntie Ruth's food truck was at Hillbilly Days in Pikeville, KY and everyone in town raved about this truck for its pretzel. I'm from the west coast and can't pass up anything dough related so my boyfriend and I went in search of the truck. You could smell the goodness coming from this truck over all the other food stands around it! We ordered a glazed doughnut and a pretzel with honey mustard sauce. They were both made to perfection! The doughnut was soft, airy and light but full of the sweet goodness I'd expect from a doughnut. It had the perfect glaze on it too! The pretzel was chef's kiss though! It was soft on the inside with a nice crunch on the outside of it. It was buttery and full of savory flavor that went well with some honey mustard dipping sauce. I could've lived off these all weekend! The people serving were wonderful too! Cheery and sweet! Pair good service with some bomb food and I'll be back quick!

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    Kori H.

    We drove an hour and a half because I'm visiting from Idaho. My daughter had been raving about this truck. Donuts were awesome. Texture was what I expected and wanted. They are big and oversized. Pretzels were the crowning glory for me. These were big and hot and buttery. I was kinda floored to tell the truth. Even hours later they were still good. Thanks for the experience...it really was worth the drive!

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    Bear K.

    Hands down, the absolute best pretzels you'll ever have. Nothing else compares and they are enormous! They almost melt in your mouth!

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    Anisha D.

    Big big food truck gal here! And donuts ofc. I mean fried dough and then sugar...what's not to like? Anyway, great experience here. They make it fresh right in front of you so it's pretty cool to watch and then the donuts just melt right in your mouth!! I'm from Memphis & a die-hard Gibson's fan but this one tastes just as good. I decided not to venture out to the other flavors this time because I feel like the glazed says it all about a donut place but would like to try next time. The lines are long but definitely worth your time!!

    Auntie Ruth's magical Donut  & hot Pretzel  Truck.
    Vanessa C.

    Visited the Troyer's Mountain View Country Market and Bear Tracks Coffee for their Monthly Food Truck Rally today and had the pleasure of visiting the Auntie Ruth's Donut & Pretzel food truck. It was the first planned must stop on my list. This java Junkie just had to try one of their limited Espresso donuts. It was light, fluffy, covered in a deliciously sweet & gooey frosting and kissed with espresso. I'm also a Pretzel fanatic & it's so hard to find fresh ones. The sourdough pretzels at Auntie Ruth's are also made on the spot! They're soft with just the right chewy texture and lightly salted to perfection with kosher salt. And a pretzel wouldn't be complete without a creamy cheddar nacho cheese dip to dip it in. Not only are they a delicious treat, but it's also fun to watch as they're making them.

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    Madison C.

    100%, hands down, no questions asked my husband and I's favorite donut and pretzels. The pretzels are always hot and fresh, the donuts are as well and both are huge in proportion. We live about an hour from the closest one to us which is their Troyer's location in Limestone, TN. Pro-tip follow their Facebook to see where else they will be and what their food truck specials are. Limestone just opened up a storefront and has a variety of options. We have never got anything we didn't like. If you ever see the line, jump in and wait for a donut, you won't regret it.

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    Service is friendly and efficient. The food is excellent!! The best pretzels I've ever had. I'm a sucker for their donuts, as well.

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    The best doughnuts, pretzels and pretzel dogs we have ever had !! The family loves to go there. Always friendly staff!

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    You will probably never go back to Dunkin after one visit!!!! Cream filled to die for.

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    7 years ago

    Tried a doughnut, and it was still warm, and tasted very good. ($2) Food trailers, and trucks were at Founders park today.

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    We ordered the glazed donuts and a pretzel. The service was friendly and the treats were delicious! We would eat here again!

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    7 years ago

    It's a hot donut. I've not met a hot donut I didn't love. I can't say I'd wait in a line for it though. They are extremely nice though.

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    Amazing donuts and a hotdog that was the best part and fresh pretzels very friendly and clean

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    Grew up in Southern California and recently moved here from Dallas--its arguably the best donut shop I've been too. Support local!

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    Auntie Ruth's Donuts & Pretzels

    Auntie Ruth's Donuts & Pretzels

    5.0(32 reviews)
    12.1 mi

    The best donuts you can get in the area! Hands down! The place stays packed from open to close, but…read morethey do move you through the line pretty quick. The place is a little small for the amount of business it does. You always seem to be running into someone. But even with the overcrowded store, this is by far my favorite spot to grab a snack in Johnson City!

    We stopped in at Auntie Ruth's for a hand-rolled pretzel and a glazed donut and I had no idea it…read morewas an Amish establishment! What a great surprise. The shop is clean, bright, and modern. You can watch the pretzels being hand-rolled behind the glass, and the donuts hanging in the background while the glaze sets. I truly wanted one of everything. They don't offer a huge variety, but I'm perfectly fine with a place that focuses on doing a few things exceptionally well, and "well" doesn't even begin to cover it. It was busy (always a good sign), so everything was incredibly fresh. We ordered a pretzel, vanilla glazed donut, chocolate glazed donut, honey bun latte, and a strawberry lemonade. We grabbed a table after the manager let us know it would be about 10-15 minutes, but it definitely didn't take that long. The pretzel was warm, fluffy, and perfectly buttered with just the right touch of salt. The cheese dipping sauce was cold-it would have been nice if it were warmed slightly. The "honey" mustard came in a prepackaged pod and wasn't actually honey-based, which felt like a missed opportunity, especially given all the delicious local honey and mustard options in the area. The honey bun latte was delicious!!! Flavorful without being overly sweet. The strawberry lemonade was on the sweeter side but still refreshing and I can imagine it being perfect for a hot day. I added a little water since I can't handle too much sugar at once, and it was just right. And the vanilla glazed donut? It was like biting into a warm, fluffy cloud!! Pure comfort in donut form. My only regret is not stopping in sooner so I'd have more days to come back again and again.

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    Seaver's Bakery - Drive through menu

    Seaver's Bakery

    4.7(25 reviews)
    20.0 mi
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    I feel bad writing this review after looking at all the other reviews but I ordered one donut a…read morechocolate iced caked donut but I was given what I believe was a chocolate iced cream. The donut was sickly sweet and not at all what I had hoped for. There should be a big sign somewhere stating only drive thru service, instead after exiting my car on this cold windy morning I discovered that they only have drive thru service. So back into my car to get my disappointing donut. I ordered one donut and they screwed up that and it took way too much time as the man doing whatever waiting for a lady to come and take my money. HORRIBLE!

    Best donuts in Kingsport. Don't believe me? Go try them for yourself. You won't be disappointed…read more Since I'm a TN newbie, I didn't know if this would truly be great donuts. Well, I'm here to tell you that these little gems melt in your mouth and make you feel like a kid again. My friend told Anna that this was my first visit. Anna said we ordered all her favorites, but there was one more I just HAD to try. So she handed me a donut hot off the line. I practically inhaled it because it was so delicious. Maple Mocha Espresso iced yeast donut is scrumptious. Can't wait to return and try their Maple Bacon yeast donut. We asked why it's drive through only. Anna said it's because she's the only one working there and can't be in front and at the window for all the customers. Hmm, sounds like a job opportunity if anyone is interested. Nice menu at the drive through with photos and descriptions of their donuts and coffee. Love the cute box for small orders.

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    Seaver's Bakery - Small box holding two donuts: Maple Mocha Espresso and Chocolate Iced Cream filled.

    Small box holding two donuts: Maple Mocha Espresso and Chocolate Iced Cream filled.

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    Knead Donuts

    Knead Donuts

    4.6(34 reviews)
    45.2 mi

    While on a longer trip, we decided to try this place we had heard about. Although off the…read moreinterstate a bit, it was easy to find with a large sign on the front of the building. Located on the end of a strip mall, parking is plentiful. There are spaces adjacent to the building as well as across a traffic lane. I did not notice a specific handicapped space but since we were there later in the morning we were able to find a space near the front door. There is a step up to get onto the sidewalk as you enter. As you walk in, the display case is right in front. We had heard they sell out quickly, and the case was only half full when we got there. Still, the selection was large and had a good variety. The workers were very friendly and made several suggestions when we told them it was our first time there. Even a customer who came in after we started ordering gave a couple suggestions of her favorites. They have a good selection of gourmet donuts, with items like berries and custard, banana pudding, Oreo, German chocolate, etc. It would be impossible to not find something that piqued your curiosity. One thing I found unique and very appreciated was they fill your jelly donuts when you order them. That way they don't get soggy and break apart after sitting for a while. These are gourmet donuts done right. This will most likely become a regular stop for us as we travel through the area as they are definitely worth a side trip.

    Fast service and amazing doughnuts! croissant are a must as well. absolutely delicious! this is…read morea quick doughnut shop. limited seating and you have to get here early to get a good choice. friendly helpful staff

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    Vortex Doughnuts - Yum!!

    Vortex Doughnuts

    3.9(729 reviews)
    46.1 mi
    $$

    After breakfast we decided to go wander the self guided South Slope Mural trail to enjoy some of…read morethe large scale works on the side of the buildings, when we came across Vortex Doughnuts. Finding it, we decided to pop in and grab a donut to hep fuel the rest of our mural walk. Unfortunately the selection by 11am had been a bit picked over. There wasn't any wait when we arrived, so we weren't pressed to hurry with our order and could see what our options were. They did have a selection of both yeast style donuts and cake style as well as gluten free. They also offered a few different coffee/espresso/mocha drink options along with milk, oj and hot chocolate. We opted to share a cake style chocolate frosted. The donut was OK, but a bit dry for my liking, and the the chocolate also wasn't overly sweet. But it's all subjective an what wasn't right for me could certainly be great to others. I'd consider trying another favorer/style of donut if in the area again.

    Showed up here before a conference hoping to get my hands on a delicious gluten free donut. Turns…read moreout they make them as the day goes on and when arriving about an hour after arriving was told it would be another 2 hours before they had any gluten free options. Would love the chance to try them but extremely disappointed that they're not ready to serve everything upon opening. So if you're looking for that gluten free option show up later in the day. It should say this on their info/ site/ menu. That would've saved us a while trip.

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