This is a homemade donut shop that should not be missed whether you're passing through, or want to make a special stop in Benson. They sell out quickly so if you get there in the morning you won't believe how many choices there are and how good they look. As someone who was brought up by a dad that loves donuts, he has been raving about these for years. I have gone by there twice later in the day and I didn't care that I was getting the last one or two. They are something to be had. I finally got to see the assortment on an early morning run because we were having company, and I couldn't stop ordering almost type they had. I really need to get down there and get one of those big beautiful swirled cinnamon buns and apple fritters. Those are ones I didn't get to try because I was just getting the smaller regular donuts. read more

The fritters was very delicious and huge. Even the donuts is also delicious. Service iw excellet. Small shop but the ambiance is very welcoming. read more

Worth the visit!! The donuts are wonderful... As a former public safety professional with many years of varied "donut" experience, I am uniquely qualified to provide an insightful opinion regarding the topic of donuts... The options at Benson Donuts are plentiful and expertly prepared. Even apple fritter connoisseurs will standup & celebrate when they get a taste of their favorite donut at this establishment. Always added confirmation of quality when locals fill the lobby like they do at Benson Donuts. The location is owner run & she provides very friendly service... These donuts are Cop approved! Pro-Tip: Their ham/cheese croissants are delightful as well... read more

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Such a lovely place to sit with friends. The donuts are great, and the service is even better! May is such a sweet lady the regulars are all very friendly as well. Also, not to mention how amazing the inside smells!!! Our Favorite donut place in benson for sure! read more

Got an old-fashioned glaze, donut. Very good. It's hard to find good donuts. That tastes great and homemade. I think it's better than Safeway donuts. They're open five am 5 p m seven days a week. They only take cash. There dozens under thirteen dollars read more

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We were craving a doughnut before we hit Kartchner caverns and ran into Benson to grab a donut at Benson donuts. It's one of those places when you walk in the door everybody's local they all stop talking and turn around and look at you but that's not necessarily a bad thing everyone was super friendly. The Asian woman who owns the donut shop does not speak much English but her donuts are incredible she was out of the plain glaze so I just had a glazed twist and it was really delicious so often moist inside and crunchy Glazy outside. My husband had his go to maple bar which he thought was delicious. I really solid little local donut shop if you're in the area of pop on by and give them some business he won't be disappointed. read more

We come in whenever we drive through Benson. Unfortunately, covid lockdowns destroyed things like prices. What used to be a $12 dozen is now pushing $20, but this woman knows her donuts and they are one it the best shops in Southern AZ. read more

Absolutely amazing the lemon and chocolate donuts are amazing and the lady is so sweet, a definite must try. The place a bit old but you can tell it has a lot of love in it! read more

These dounuts are to die for. Light and fluffy. I just moved from Florida and there was no dounut shop near me, how a missed a great dounut. Don't take my word for it go there and buy one. You'll devour it before you get to the and find yourself going back to the counter. Enjoy.. read more

First day in Benson we stopped to check it out, and I'm glad we did! The apple fritters were delicious! Even toward the end of business hours, the woman was friendly and happy to help. Can never go wrong with a donut! read more

In a small unassuming building just off the freeway, you will find some of the best donuts within a 200 mile range. The ham and cheese croissants are to die for, and the ingredients are certainly fresh. This little shop certainly earns it's five star ratings and the constant flow of locals getting their sugar fix on is a testament to their awesomeness. read more

I am updating my middle review that had a 1 star because it was during the time that the shop was closed. Owner was having a medical emergency and I was upset to drive an hour to find the place closed. If'n you want the best donuts in AZ then this little unassuming place is THE place! Yelp on! read more

Quality beyond measure. We ate pastry connoisseurs and we have never had better. Very tiny place, just off the highway. First exit off I10 coming from the west. We read the Apple Fritters we're the best. We thought they were superior but other things were even better. Very pleasant woman serves you up We will stop anytime we are in the area. First stop was early afternoon and shelves were almost empty. These photos are from 9 am. read more

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Stopped for some gas. Un-lovely area with lovely people and a fantastic donut shop. Old-fashioned, cake and an apple fritter. I am known to only eat the crusty edges on fritters and everything was Delicious! Just say yes please ;-) read more

We've heard about Benson donuts, so we had to stop here while driving through the area. I was a little worried about the donuts living up to all the rave reviews, and I'm happy to report that they stood up! These donuts are divine! They are light and fluffy, and so delicious. The old fashioned glazed was probably my favorite- very light compared to many, perfect crisp edges, lightly glazed but not too much. Perfection! I love apple fritters, but can be picky about them. This one was superb. Lots of apple, plenty of the crispy pieces... I think there may have been a little coconut in it? Unique and delicious. I will definitely be coming here again when I visit my in-laws read more

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First rate donuts in a tiny town. We had a cinnamon bun, apple fritter and plain glazed, all outstanding. Apple fritter was crunchy on the outside, moist and tangy inside, and still warm. A spontaneous stop while stopping for gas at the neighboring Chevron, and would definitely stop again if we ever find ourselves on the road through here again. read more

Disappointed for the third time ! Not going back. I support Mom&Pop places BUT the mom is not friendly and acts as if she doesn't speak English. We ordered 6 chocolate topped creme-filled donuts. They tasted stale and the creme was bland! The chocolate glaze color was light brown as if it hanbeen thinned! We have had better donuts from Wal-mart and Circle K. read more

The donuts here are amazing! The buttermilk bars are tender crisp on the outside and soft on the inside! We tried the filled donuts and to be honest the donut filling was meh, but the rest? If they have unfilled (same shape as filled) I would devour them! They are better than Krispy Kreme glazed. They do remind me of those but with more surface for the very slight crisp and crackle of the glaze and not to mention the soft fluffy inside! Definitely a place I'll stop by again and again! read more

Excellent ham and cheese croissants $3.29, and apple fritters too $1.99. A lot of amazing choices for donuts And cinnamon rolls.

Love this place - it's right off interstate so I take the Ocotillo exit, turn left, and I have a dozen homemade absolutely amazingly light and fresh, slightly crispy donuts to take for friends to Tucson every time. I've even stopped to get a plain cake donut and coffee just for me. They are that good. The lady who owns the business is always there, always happy to see me. If you're craving donuts, or you're a donut aficionado - you better stop. Chocolate glazed, raspberry and blueberry filled, cake donuts with chocolate frosting / vanilla icing and sprinkles, chocolate coconut, cream filled, blueberry buttermilk. Oh my! read more

Benson Donuts - Pick your dozen-filled, glazed, frosted, sprinkled. Light and slightly crunchy. Melt in your mouth goodness. For $7.99 it's a steal! - Donuts Near Me - Benson, Arizona

Yes, this a little off the beaten path in Benson but not far. Yes, the sign has been refreshed with spray paint. Yes, there are some random things inside including a Halloween decoration in March (which I don't mind -- my favorite holiday). But the donuts are AMAZING - so light and delicious. And the lady behind the counter was very sweet. Definitely worth a visit! read more

Benson Donuts - Chocolate glazed donut -- look how light fluffy it is inside! (Background is our RV, not the donut shop) - Donuts Near Me - Benson, Arizona

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What a fun hidden gem! I found Benson Donuts on Yelp. I definitely would've otherwise driven past because it is VERY unassuming on the outside. The door was open and the open sign was lit, so we ventured on in. Everything is very reasonably priced and was delicious. We had donut holes, an Apple fritter, a blueberry donut, and a cinnamon roll. All over the course of the long Memorial Day weekend. HIGHLY recommend the cinnamon roll. Minimal mess and was super yummy. Everything was great. 100% will go back the next time we are passing through Benson! read more

Doesn't look like much, but this place has really good donuts! Travelling from Las Cruces to SoCal and got off I-10 to get gas. Somewhat run down donut place right next door with some young ladies taking selfies, so wife and I decided to try it. Guy Fieri type place Two local couples inside talking. Good sign. Another couple enjoying their donuts. We waited to be helped and didn't realize that the owner, May, was sitting on a short stool somewhat hidden behind the donut display. The donuts are large, soft and good inside, with just the tiniest bit of soft crunch to them as you bite in. Some of the very best donuts we've had travelling around the nation. Is now a regular stop everytime we pass through Benson. read more

I was a little skeptical when we drove on the lot. Older building with a spray painted sign. But I'm giving this spot a solid 5 star review. Plenty of donut types to choose from and everything was fresh and delicious. We would stop again if we are back in the area. read more

The buttermilk donut and blueberry donut are my favorites but they are all amazing!! Great customer service as well!! I always love passing through Benson so that we can stop and get donuts!! It's a must!! read more

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Best Boston Cream donut! The owner is super nice and makes everything from scratch. I will always go out of my way to make a pit stop here

Dated exterior belies a baker's passion for baking delicious anytime sweet deliciousness. Huge selection, all beautifully and carefully made and decorated, the textures are perfect, the flavors richly satisfying, fresh in every way. Maybe a little funky inside and out, when it comes to donuts they have this donut making thing down. read more

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AMAZING DONUTS and I am not even really a donut person. I've tried the apple fritter, buttermilk donut, and a few other donuts. Everything tasted good, especially the apple fritter, which has a great balance of texture and apple flavor. Affordable prices and better than those in major cities like Tucson. This is a must- stop destination every time that I pass through the area between Tucson and Bisbee. read more

Benson Donuts - Half of the apple fritter. The rest was eaten too quickly. - Donuts Near Me - Benson, Arizona

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Nondescript exterior - came here on basis of rave reviews, which we found well deserved. Ham and cheese croissant, apple fritter, both impossibly light. Price for the two = under $6 read more

We are on a road trip and I was craving donuts from a legit place. (I hate Krispy Kreme.) Benson came up in Yelp just in time for us to exit the highway. While the outside looks a bit iffy, the donuts were excellent and exactly what I was looking for. The apple fritter was phenomenal and the buttermilk and the glazed were excellent too. read more

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Fine quality, good service, lived up to good reviews. You're not here for the ambience. Check it out.

Hole in the wall totally random and totally delicious definitely worth a stop. Perfect location right off the freeway read more

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Great dough nuts. 17 years and going strong. Nice mom n pop place. Stop in say hi. I always like to patronize the little out-of-the-way shops that I happen to see. You can always go to a McDonald's or a Taco Bell or a Subway when you're at home. These little kinds of shops are what make road trips memorable. read more

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My husband talks about the cinnamon rolls from here constantly and I finally told him he needed to bring me back one the next time he works out here. I now know exactly what he was talking about! The cinnamon roll is incredible! It's huge and light and fluffy and tastes like a Krispy Kreme donut on crack. Seriously, it was so good and not like anything I've had before. It's not like a traditional cinnamon roll at all - it doesn't have cream cheese icing so when I first saw it I thought it would be bland; but it was amazing! Now my husband will have to bring some home every-time he works! read more

"As you ramble on through life folks whatever be your goal keep your eye upon the doughnut and not upon the hole" Best doughnuts I've ever tasted! The apple fritters are the best. Amazing moist doughnuts and sweet homey feel, it's a great dive. Dedicated owner. Even if you're not a normal doughnut eater, it's worth it! Best in AZ. read more

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Donuts very light and fresh. The store is clean and the Asian lady running the store is very friendly. This little donut store on the side of interstate 10 had a home and family feel to it. I had been craving donuts for over a week, but never say them at the right time on this trip. Give this place a try to help out with a sugar craving. I had an apple fritter and a cinnamon roll. Both were large and well made, the apple fritter lasted until the afternoon, seriously large.... read more

Donuts still good at $10 a dozen, they do have tables to sit and eat. But no one was social distancing and no one was wearing a mask not even the owner. Store is little and yesterday they had more than 10 people at the tables with many more coming in to get donuts. People sitting in booths together. This review not for the taste of donuts but rather for refusal to follow common sense and keep people healthy. read more

Saw the reviews while staying at a nearby hotel so decided to try it. Small family bakery wedged between a gas station and shuttered grocery. Group of locals were enjoying coffee and donuts. Owner was working the counter and seemed to be the only employee. Plenty to choose from as the display was well stocked. Apple fritters were huge and light and fluffy. Also picked up a cake donut with chocolate icing that was very fresh. Brought home a lemon filled Jelly donut for my son that I might try before he does. Ordered a large coffee for the road and it filled my travel mug and then some. Worth making the stop. read more

One of the best donuts have I ever eaten. Got a Boston Cream donut. Creme was dense and not overly sweet and donut was crispy on the outside and soft inside. Absolutely amazing. read more

The mother-in-law lives in Willcox and when she comes to visit, she will often stop here and pick up a dozen. Pretty much everything I have tried from here has been incredible - glazed, apple fritters, chocolate frosted, powdered sugar, eclairs, etc. It has that extra element of delicious that separates the good donuts from the fantastic ones. I'm not sure if its the taro they use or what exactly, but this place beats anything I've had in Tucson. First class joint. read more