I was very skeptical of the hype around this place. I generally am not the type to stand in a very long line for food. But I was in the area one Saturday morning around 9 am and the line looked manageable so figured I'd try and see if I could get some. I waited maybe 10-15 mins, so not too bad. My 5-star review is 100% due to the old fashioned donut. When it was my turn to order they had literally just brought out a tray of donuts that looked really good. I asked what they were and was told "old fashioned". Since they just came out fresh I decided to get a couple. I should've got a dozen of just those. Since it was my first time I picked several others to try and they were all fine, but the old fashioned - elite. I would definitely wait in another (10-15 min manageable) line for those specifically. My husband had to talk me down from returning the next day to get more lol. read more

If you are truly looking for some of the best donuts in the Pittsburgh area, then look no further. Better Maid is a locally-owned small business with some of the best cake donuts I have ever tasted. Located on Steuben Street in the West End, this shop dates back several decades. It is located in an unassuming white building, with little signage. However, there is plenty of street parking along with the private lot on the side. This place does not necessarily have set business hours. They have an open time, and go until they sell out. Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday they are open at 7 AM, and the weekends is 8 AM. I would advise arriving for the set open time if you are planning to get donuts on any given day. Especially on the weekend, they will sell out within an hour or two (yes, the donuts are that good!!). Plan accordingly if you are planning to stop. It is not unusual for a line to be forming 30+ minutes before the doors open. The plus of getting there early like that is that you will be one of the first served, and therefore able to get first picks! The selection of donuts rotates each day. There is not necessarily a schedule on which this occurs, but they might have a flavor today that they will not have tomorrow. Some of my favorites overtime have been the blueberry cake, pumpkin cake, cherry "sandwich" filled, sour cream, and so many more. I have asked the staff before if/when they would be making a particular kind, and they will let you know if they have an idea, so do not be afraid to ask. They sell cake donuts, regular donuts, long Johns, cinnamon rolls, and other speciality items each day. There are also donut holes, while are quite honestly some of the best I have ever tasted anywhere. They are usually warm and melt in your mouth. Do not leave without buying some if they are available. The value here is unbeatable. With the donuts being homemade and fresh, the prices are the best anywhere. They are even cheaper than somewhere like Dunkin, but the quality is 100 times better. This is probably another reason the people keep coming back for these delicacies. However, note that it is CASH ONLY! When I first started coming here, an older gentleman owned the place. He was so friendly and social to everyone who walked through the door. I always enjoyed interacting with him when I came by. A few years ago, a younger couple bought the business. However, the previous owner still works alongside them, which is cool to see! The new owners have been more consistent with being open during advertised open days, and are active on their Instagram account. This helps with knowing specials, when they sell out, if there is a change in being open, etc. Before, the days were sometimes hit or miss if they would be open. However, this has improved a lot since the new ownership has been in place. I love Better Maid - there truly is not a better cake donuts or donut hole anywhere I have tried in Pittsburgh. Plus, it is local people producing a handmade product, which is something everyone can get behind supporting. I just wish there were set hours sometimes, but that is part of the culture of the business. So, plan on brining your cash and waking up early for these delicious treats. read more

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Awesome donut place! There's a reason people start lining up 20mins before they open every day. Donuts are made fresh daily with love and care. They have a great variety of flavors too: glazed, cake donuts, cream filled, frosted, etc. I waited about an hour and 15mins to order, but it was worth it. Everyone in line was very friendly and shared the same feeling, something the staff clearly appreciated with their genuine smiles and service. I ordered a dozen donuts, a variety of their most popular. My favorites were the cherry donut and buttermilk log. The glaze on top was so incredible, sweet and creamy at the same time. The donut itself pretty much melts in your mouth, especially if you put them in the microwave for a few seconds. Definitely a spot for special occasions because of the wait and they run out quickly, but a great experience! read more

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This location of Better Maid Donut on Steuben Street has been closed since last Summer. I heard there is a new donut shop here now called Ramon Donut that is run by a non-profit, but haven't tried it yet. The NEW location for Better Maid opened today, April 2nd, 2026, and it is located in Scott Town Center, 2101 Greentree Road. I stopped by the new location today on opening day, and the line was HUUUUUUUGE . . . and I wasn't able to get a donut yet, but am looking forward to it . . . Cheers! read more

Wow. As far as I'm concerned this is the gold standard for donuts. I've wanted to visit here for a long time but needed to align with my schedule. I decided to visit on a Friday. I arrived around 7:20 AM. There was a line out the door. After 20 minutes I was waited on by one of the two very friendly employees. Out of the dozen donuts I ordered, I had two long johns, two cinnamon rolls, a few cake donuts and a few Oreo type. Donuts were fresh and the best I've ever had. They were sold out right around 8AM. There aren't enough superlatives. This is the best donut shop around. Great product, great price, and friendly people, the perfect trifecta! read more

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We've been wanting to try Better-Maid Donuts for quite some time! Today was the day! I arrived 20 minutes before opening at 8am anticipating a line and as expected there was about 15 people ahead of me when I arrived. It was quite charming, the line, with those around me sharing their favorite flavors and memories about visiting the donut shop throughout the years. The line is where I learned the donut holes are most popular and a must-buy and to consider yourself lucky if you're in the front of the line because they tend to sell out quick! Once 8am hit, the door promptly opened and the line started to make its way inside. We wanted a variety so we got a dozen of assorted/ almost one of each option, and a half dozen of donut holes that came to $15 total. The staff was so friendly and we'll definitely return! When leaving, I would estimate that the line at least doubled in size. Some tips on logistics! - Cash only - There is street parking but also a huge parking lot on the right side of the building - They post donut status updates on Instagram, @bettermaiddonuts - so helpful to see any specials or when they are sold out for the day read more

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In 3 the weeks since I first went I have gone back 2 weekends. Only reason it's not 3 is because I was out of town. I Cant get enough of these !! Each time they have a few different specials to pick from that you never know what it's gonna be. Keep going until you get the blueberry !! read more

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I have had these wonderful donuts enough times to rank them among the top two or three in the city, but it's always someone else doing the picking up. Today it was me and I know that you can't wait too much past opening or they are going to be sold out. Their hours today (Sunday) said 8 to 10, so I was there at 8:30. There was a line of about a dozen people in front of me and by the time I got to the front 15 or 20 minutes later, there were still a decent number of donuts, but a lot of varieties were long gone. I got a dozen mixed from the varieties remaining, which were mostly chocolate and white frosted. I think you really need to be here when the doors open if you want the full variety to choose from, such as apple, blueberry and their original glazed, none of which I was able to score today. What I got is still wonderful, though, because it's all made with the same basic recipe, which has a texture unlike any other donut I've had locally. I've been trying for a long time to find a good description and I think both the texture and flavor remind me a bit of funnel cake. That's a high compliment. This is a no-frills little shop with an upbeat owner and staff who seem truly happy to be here making and serving fantastic donuts to in-the-know locals. Important to know that it is cash only. A dozen will run you $13 and you can park on the street or in the little lot alongside the shop. read more

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A hidden gem located on Steuben Street in Crafton Heights- Better Maid Donuts. Cash only, inexpensive, delicious donuts. They make them fresh daily and once they're sold out, that's it until the next day. So I highly encourage you to get there early! Open Wednesday's- Sundays's. They fry their cake donuts and they have a more dense exterior, always crispy outer shell but a super fluffy interior with a soft crumbly center. They have donuts holes, regular donuts and filled donuts plus cinnamon rolls. read more

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I would come here every morning if I could stomach the drive and waking up that early. Good donut shops are in LOW supply in Pittsburgh anymore with so many of the best closing their doors. There is absolutely zero frills here and that's part of the charm. Inexpensive, perfectly prepared cake and raised donuts and from my experience, a very friendly duo working inside. Cash only, worth the occasional early wake-up. read more

Even with all of the hype here and on social media, I still did not expect these donuts to be as good as they were. Maybe the best donuts I have ever had- I wish I could have them everyday. They weren't super dense which is always a turn off for me donut wise. The donut holes were fantastic as well- everyone was right. We showed up maybe 15 minutes before they opened and the line was long but moved at a good speed. Everything was still available when we got inside. The workers were very kind and did not rush us along at all (which I sort of expected with the line they had but I was pleasantly surprised). The parking lot next door makes it easy to get in and out and the building has a nice cozy feeling inside, as well as a little coffee table in the corner. I plan to come back before I leave Pittsburgh come July as it may be a necessity at this point. read more

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Got in line on a Saturday morning at 8:23, 23 mins past open. The line in front of me was about 25 people deep and moving. I waited about 20 minutes and then ordered two donuts to try - a fritter and a chocolate iced with coconut. The two men working were super efficient and friendly. They were chatting with the customers politely, but keeping the line moving. It is cash only and the inside is small, but it's quaint and the donuts are quality. The fritter was crisp on the outside and pillowy on the inside. I'll be dreaming about it, until I get another. Also, $1 each is insane! Definitely make the stop. The line is worth it. read more

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Delicious, fresh donuts, great service! Best tasting donuts in town!! Weekends there is a line but during week days it's not as bad - make sure to go early and check their Instagram page for updates! read more

As the family donut aficionado, my mom introduced me to this charming Pittsburgh hole in the wall this summer. Returned on Black Friday and this place still hits.I LOVE donuts, especially blueberry cake donuts, and theirs is unbeatable. It's a small operation, and passing through, you may miss it if not for line down the sidewalk. The donut holes are 10/10. New owners very friendly. They are cash only, so thank God i went with my boomer mom because I never have cash. Check their Jnsta for updated hours, and they close whdn they sell out. read more

Old school, no frills donut stop! Once they're out, they're out. Cash only establishment. I ordered a classic yeast, glazed donut and a cake donut with chocolate icing. Enjoyed them both & very cheap! Craft donut shops want to charge $5-7 per donut so it was a nice change of pace to order a few donuts and it be under $3; part of the no frills! I'm not usually a cake donut person but will always give them a try to give a full judgement on a donut shop. I enjoyed the crunch of them. Definitely come early. They sell out quick! read more

Great local donut shop just outside Pittsburgh. He doesn't have regular hours so don't be surprised if he opens at 9 instead of 8, or just decides to sleep in all day! Regardless the wait is worth it. Bring cash, there's no ATM in the store. And come early - once he's out, he's out. And around here that happens quick. His regular yeast donuts and variants are good, traditional glazed and Boston Crème (custard filled) are enjoyable. Those aren't the best I've had but definitely better than most. The real winner here are his cake donuts. Actually incredible. Almost the same consistency as a yeast donut - light and moist (not doughy or hard like most). Chocolate covered cake donut with Jimmies (sprinkles for you non-'Burgh folks) is my go to choice. If you're in town, definitely worth a trip if you're a fan of an early morning donut. read more

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Sure-I'll hop on the bandwagon! The donuts were actually delicious. I could describe them as craggly-a little outside crunch and side inside. Our favorites were the donut holes and chocolate iced! They didn't have buttercream filled when we were there. We arrived at 8 and there was a line that took ab 30 mins until we ordered. Worth getting up early for! Nobody is talking about how the building is legit falling apart and the inside has peeling paint and water damage tho..? read more

Donuts are always very fresh. Must get in line by 7:30am so you can get donuts. They sell out fast. Cute little store front. Parking street or in there parking lot. Sells out super fast usually around 9/930 read more

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If you want the best tasting donut, I highly suggest you try out Better-Maid Donut. Be sure to get there early if you want the best selection because on some days, there is a line to get in. The man working is one of the kindest people ever and he is always in a fantastic mood. He absolutely loves the Steelers and making his customers feel welcomed. The donuts melt in your mouth and taste unbelievably amazing. They are so good it is hard to explain how much my whole family loves them. I am so happy they were open today around 11:00 when we were passing by. It may not look like much from the outside, but please try these donuts. You will NOT be disappointed. read more

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I've heard about this place for a long time and I've finally had the chance to try it. I got the apple fritter and I was very disappointed. There were no apples in it at all. How can you call it an apple fritter if there aren't any apples in it. I might try this place. read more

They make the best doughnuts in Pittsburgh! Their employees are always friendly and helpful! It's a funky little place! I love it! read more

Great service. Classic donut shop with fantastic donuts. My Favorite is the cinnamon roll glazed. Best in the burgh

I've attempted to visit this local legend of a donut shop 3x. The first two times, I missed them- they were fresh outta donuts. I knew the 3rd time had to be the charm and sure enough... it was. I made sure to get up early on national donut day and drove over to Better-Maid Donuts. There was a slight line, but it moved fast. For there being only one gentleman working, he did a great job and kept the crowd moving along. Cash-only and the prices are super reasonable. I just went with 3 donuts- the glazed, blueberry and a cream filled. My fiance had the cream filled donut and loved it. The glazed was super good- almost similar to a krispy kreme, but better! I absolutely loved the blueberry cake donut. So flavorful. The hype is real with this place! read more

Amazing donuts! Especially the cake ones. The others I could do without. My favorite was the blueberry and my husband enjoyed the glazed.

Best cake donuts anywhere,reasonably priced. They sell out every morning. There's always a line outside,all kinds of weather.

These donuts are the real deal! Made fresh each morning, they're still piping hot if you get there right as they open! I come here about once a month and I've only ever gotten one donut at a time, but the selection is plentiful and there is something for everyone. This time I got the cinnamon roll (I know it's not a traditional donut), and absolutely loved it! The glaze was flaky and not too thick, the cinnamon was plentiful, and the dough is airy so it doesn't sit in your gut quite as heavy as a cake donut might. Last time I came I got the plain glazed and was also impressed by the size and airiness. Staff and friendly and helpful which nice given just how many patrons they service each morning and how many options are available to choose from. Can't wait to see what's in store next month! read more

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I've been wanting to try this place for so long and finally got my opportunity!! Better-Maid donuts normally has a line outside for people waiting to get in and when they sell out-they close up shop. Now and then you may be able to catch them mid morning during the week and find them still open but without a line. That gave me my chance to try it out. Once inside I learned that they only permit two people in the shop at a time to adhere to Co-Vid guidelines. Donuts are $.75 each and you can get a whole dozen for $8.00. In addition to donuts they sell crawlers, eclairs and cinnamon rolls. All their donuts are fresh cake donuts and topped with either an icing, coconut shreds, or even powdered sugar. A very nice lady named Rose took care of people and pointed out what was still available. I purchased a couple of blueberry donuts, a sugar covered cake donut, a couple of iced donuts and an apple crawler. I learned that you can place advanced orders but must do so in person. They will not take orders over the phone. They are open fairly early every day of the week except Mondays. Once home I ate the blueberry donut. It was fresh and delicious!!! Truly an outstanding donut for such a reasonable price. I know I will not be disappointed with my other selections. They all smell fresh and good! Better Maid donuts is one of Pittsburgh "hidden gems" to find donuts which is why they are so popular. Located on Steuben St in Crafton Heights, they have a very small parking lot. read more

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Got here at 9:30 this morning and almost all the donuts were gone. (Sometimes you've gotta sleep in on a dreary Saturday morning. Haha) I've heard good things about this bakery for a long time but never stopped by. All they had left were cake donuts (which I love). Got one with chocolate frosting and one glazed. Crispy on the outside, moist on the inside. We will have to come back earlier next time to try some other yummy things. read more

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These are the best donuts in Pittsburgh, however, it seems like they are rarely open. We went this morning, a Saturday, at 8AM. There was a line but the shop was closed. We have had this same experience over the past few months about 6 times-we never get any donuts! DOES ANYONE KNOW IF THIS SHOP HAS CLOSED PERMANENTLY? WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU ACTUALLY GOT DONUTS THERE? read more

The first time I visited Better-Maid was without cash. I asked for the nearest ATM and sped off. The loveliest donut maker in the land saved me a dozen donuts in the hopes that I would return, despite the fact they were close to a sell-out that day. Better-Maid? More like Better People. They're the best and so are their donuts. If you're in the mood to wallow in sadness, wait to think about a Better-Maid visit until the afternoon. This happens to me ALL the time. "It's noon, I could really go for a donut." NOPE. Better-Maid is up and at'em early in the day, and if you miss those delicious donuts, you'll have to wait several more excruciating hours for the doors to open. The moral of the story is, set an alarm and go! read more

I love these donuts they remind me of my childhood. I use to live on 5th Avenue during the late 60's. There was a donut shack in the 1900 block that only worked on the weekends. You could smell the donuts frying around 1:00 in the morning. My mom would let us stay up late just to eat those warm (almost right out of the grease) powdered sugar and glazed donuts. I've read some of the bad comments. ignore them. If you can get there EARLY on a Saturday or Sunday morning, they are worth it. Even if you have to come back the next day or the next week....DO IT!...THESE DONUTS ARE THE TRUTH! read more

Best donuts in Pittsburgh. You know a place is good if they are cash only and a line out the door. Line took about 30 minutes, but the owner was all by himself today. Get there around 7:30 if you want to make sure you get a pick of everything. By the time it was our turn only about a half dozen blueberry cake left, you definitely want one of those. It was totally worth the wait!! read more

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This place might have the best donuts ever, but I wouldn't know. That's because we tried to go and they weren't open. They are only open when they feel like it. That might be OK if they updated people on the schedule. They can't even be bothered to have a social media account or website where they post opening hours - or even tape up a sign on their door that says "we aren't going to be open today." We headed over at 6 a.m. on a Sunday to wait in line, as we've heard tales of how they sell out early. My boyfriend had just been diagnosed with Celiac disease, and these tasty donuts that are supposedly the "best in Pittsburgh" were going to be his last taste of (non-GF) donuts ever. But, turns out they just didn't open. So we waited for an hour for no reason, then had to head to a much inferior donut shop for some really gross donuts that were a huge disappointment for someone giving up donuts forever. Overall, I hate negatively reviewing small businesses, but this is pretty terrible customer service. read more

Donuts worth waiting for! There are no firm hours but get there early because they sell out every morning. It's cash only and the line moves quickly, despite the frenetic pace everyone is smiling and friendly. read more

Just like the reviews suggest, this shop is a real gem. There are daily specials. Go early, with an open mind (in case your favorites are sold out) and be ready to chat with the friendly locals. read more

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Best donuts! They were so fresh and delicious! Very friendly! I went on a Thursday morning and there was a good variety of flavors.

The donut was pretty good! It was a chocolate cake donut with coffee icing and it was tasty! It was a smidgeeee hard than a fresh cake donut, so it may have been in the cake for a little bit but still very good. Also had the mocha coffee & that was super good as well! Everyone was very nice and I enjoyed my time there read more

Best donuts in Pittsburgh, hands down! The owner is so nice, and will give you little free treats here and there. I walked in yesterday and he gave me a donut hole to get started! If you go here you have to get a dozen or you will regret it. I brought home a dozen and between my family (of 3) and I, they were gone by the end of the day. Do I regret eating that many donuts? Absolutely not, you'll do the same exact thing. You get a dozen donuts for $9, I think that's awesome. The donuts are sort of thick and crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Unlike any other donuts around. I almost bought out all of the plain glazed ones (they're the best). Check the hours and make sure you give a call before you go! If they're open it will ring, if not it'll say the number is disconnected. Hours are slim from early morning (around 6) to about 10:30, things sell out quick! I almost bought him out around 9:30. Even though this virus situation is keeping people inside, these donuts still sell. What a gem to have close to home. read more

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This place has some pretty tasty donuts. Most are cake variety and they have a nice crunch on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The donut holes are a hot commodity there too. I got there at about 7:45am on a Sunday and the line wasn't crazy but it was out the door. This was on the Sunday of the clock change so the line may very well have been shorter than usual as people were adjusting to the time change. The live seemed to be a lot of regulars. I think they take cash only but I'm not 100% sure on that. read more

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