Big O Donuts

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Heading into Cookeville today on errands I searched out the highest rated donut shops and read reviews. The owner of Big O Donuts replied as he should to an improper review and so off I went. Walking in there are cases of donuts wall to wall! Nice, good sized donuts with many choices. I picked the large apple fritter and a dozen filled and miscellaneous ones that looked great. Everything looked great! I've eaten and sampled more than half. The apple fritter, glazed old fashion, chocolate old fashion, peanut butter and jelly and the apple crumb were fantastic!! Plenty of filling and very fresh flavors and textures. I'm in the midst of a sugar coma now but the remaining 5 will be gone today some time. Looks like I've definitely found my TN donut stop!! Don't waste your time with others. If you are looking for fresh, PROPERLY MADE donuts then look no further! read more

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Rob K.

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The donuts or typical. Nothing fantastic, but not undesirable. The reason for the low rating is because of the ass behind the cash register. Really poor Customer Service. read more

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Mike C.

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Great donuts! Good variety, fresh! I took a selection to my doctor's office visit, I had to wait to see the doctor because all the staff stopped to get the donuts! I made a lot of new friends with my Big O Donut donation! read more

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Angela C.

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Oh my! What can I say about Big O... nothing! What are you waiting on! Seriously, this place is amazing! The staff are welcoming and wonderful. The value is ridiculously reasonable. It's always clean. There is an option for everyone. Oh, and by the way, there are way more options than doughnuts! Of course, they are the main attraction, but they aren't the only menu item. Bring a friend because you won't be able to pick just one, and the size needs to be shared. read more

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Leah C.

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Passed through Cookeville and came here because Ralph's was closed but it satisfied the craving. Word of advice stick to the yeast or filled donuts they taste the freshest. The cake ones we had were subpar always lacking the level of moisture to make the donut truly shine. My favorite of the bunch was the Custard Filled wish I had gotten a Cream Filled that would've made it 5/5 review! There was something ominous about the chocolate glaze at first glance but heat it up and those doubts will melt away. Also get there earlier than noon for the best options I saw they were completely out of stock of the Apple fritters and Cinnamon rolls which only means they are most popular. read more

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Pappa G.

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Wife stopped and got some tasty doughnuts and a couple of biscuit sandwiches.. we really enjoyed them and in all honesty we thought these were better than the "other" place. read more

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The pumpkin cake donut was good with it not being over whelming with pumpkin & spices. The cashier wasn't very welcoming with no smile and seemed to not wanting to be there but that's what you get since Covid . On the way back from our vacation I will be going to Ralph's Donuts ( they are closed on Sundays or I would have). read more

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Jodi B.

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The absolute best small town business with the most delicious donuts anywhere hands down!!!

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Jordyn L.

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Love Big O donuts!!! Breakfast sandwiches or donuts, you cannot go wrong!!! They always have fun seasonal options as well!!

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Linda W.

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Imagine creme and jelly-filled donuts that are so full it squishes out with every bite. That is what you will find here. Apple fritters (in several sizes) made with real apples. Yummy, fresh donuts from traditional to creative - all consistently binge-worthy. Friendly, knowledgeable service in a clean, welcoming atmosphere. read more

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Lisa G.

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Loved the vanilla cream... chocolate was good, just needed more cocoa powder to the cream and skip the chocolate topping. (It flaked off in the car). Great service! Rock on! read more

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Hannah C.

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Good atmosphere and donuts, unfortunately the cashier was a bit rude and not very welcoming read more

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Michael K.

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Truly great food, easy to find, clean, and happy people. The donuts are top notch, but the secret is the pork tenderloin sandwich... that is heaven on a bun. read more

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Michelle O.

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Big O donuts are scrumptious!! (personally) I believe Big O is the best thing Cookeville's got going. Not only does Big O have the best donuts in town but breakfast sandwiches that'll knock your socks off:) And thanks to Big O I don't have to make biscuits anymore The staff are friendly. The restrooms are always clean. Lots of room to sit and enjoy what you've purchased, my favorite is a good old fashioned glaze donut and a cup of coffee. I give Big O 5stars. read more

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Hands down, the best donut in Cookeville. Service is prompt and friendly. Atmosphere is that of a 50's donut shop with amazing smellz

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Arrived at 7 am to get the holiday donuts that were posted on their social media. When we got there the cashier was rude and seemed annoyed when asked where the holiday donuts were. He stated they would be out in "20, 30 mins, i don't even know" with a bothered tone. We ended up getting ones that were already out since we had somewhere to be, these donuts were cold, hard and stale. I wouldn't be surprised if they were from yesterday. I gave two stars because the iced coffees were decent but did toss the donuts after one bite. read more

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Erin J.

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We were in Cookeville to tour TN Tech and of course had to try out Big O. I only got a couple of kinds, but the glazed is fantastic! It's light, fluffy, and moist. Can't wait to go back and get them again! read more

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Robert T.

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Fresh donuts great service and the taste is fantastic. Brought a dozen back with us to Woodstock, GA and will enjoy with a cup of coffee several times this week. Thanks read more

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Kim B.

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Sypped at Big O before starting our earns for the day on a Sunday morning. Ordered a breakfast sandwich and it was delicious and super fresh. Also ordered some donuts and they were amazing. I especially loved the chocolate creme donut. Will definitely being going back. read more

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Lathan M.

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We're from out of town, stopped in on Easter as not many places were open. So glad we did! We were met with warm friends faces. Left with full tummies and a cool shirt. 10/10 read more

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Allen H.

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Big O is one of the few donut joints that I have found in Tennessee that offers Maple Bars! They are very prevalent ( aaaand delicious! ) in the West coast but nonexistent in the South. However, Big O is wildly inconsistent with quality and freshness. More than a few times I have come away disappointed because the donuts are stale, or even worse, burnt. read more

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Michael O.

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Omg if love donuts please please stop at this place ! Chocolate covered loaded lemon filled donut a true maple doughnut and a fabulous cinnamon filled apple fritter ...please support local businesses! read more

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This was a great find! Lots of kid friendly flavors and the place is adorable. Clean and organized inside. Definitely a place you need to stop in if your new here! read more

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Courtney M.

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THE BIGGEST DONUTS!!! And oh so yummy too! I had an applied crisp donut and my friend had a coconut one. Literally some of the best donuts I've ever eaten. Can't wait to go back to this cute little shop! read more

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Keri G.

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I've had better donuts than the ones at Big O's, but given the limited supply in the area, they are decently good. Below is what we got: PUMPKIN: not as spiced as other pumpkin ones I've had elsewhere and the glaze overpowered the donut. I wish they had plain pumpkin with no glaze! BAVARIAN CREME: the ratio of creme to donut was less than what I was hoping. It seemed like I ate half of the donut without getting any creme. The chocolate glaze was yummy. PLAIN: this donut was very chewy, and the flavor was dull. CHOCOLATE GLAZED: soft donut and good glaze but nothing special that stood out. REGULAR GLAZED: the best one! The donut was soft and the glaze was sweet enough but not too over-powering. I wish I got a dozen of these! Overall, I recommend that Big O's have more variety of glazed and not-glazed versions of their donuts, but I highly recommend the regular ol' glazed if you stop by for something sweet. read more

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Mr F.

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Donuts is my favorite food group! We each had a loaded tenderloin biscuit with a bag of donuts on the side to go. They are pretty good. Maybe not the best I ever had (that goes to Shipley's in Texas) but dang good anyway! read more

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Cookeville seems to really love donuts (since there's at least 4 donuts shops throughout town) and these are definitely great donuts! We stopped in a few weeks ago to try a couple of them and we weren't disappointed. The glazed blueberry and cinnamon crunch donuts were out of this world and we are definitely going to come back to try some more! read more

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Big Tony's Pizzeria B.

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I had an employee pick up some Big O Donuts for all to share, unfortunately, he could not stop eating them on the way back. He did have remorse, but only because there were none left. Can not get upset at a person that enjoys Big O Donuts so much. read more

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Natalie R.

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My favorite donut shop in cookeville! They have great breakfast biscuits. Their bacon is always crispy on my egg bacon biscuit. Their cream filled donuts are great! The strawberry cream filled is a favorite. read more

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Mark M.

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My family just pulled into town yesterday, moving to Cookeville. Fist things first, this morning I took my 8 year old to find the best donut shop in town. I asked the girl behind the counter "how do you make your lattes?" & she said "they do it in the back". I asked, "oh, but is it a push-button machine or do you pull your espresso shots with an espresso machine". She said "I have no idea". I asked, "can you ask someone?". She came back from the back & said "we make them with a machine". I asked, "is the owner back there, can I just ask them?" & she said "yes". She went into the back, came back & said "he said he's busy". Well, that is a loud & clear message. I'll never cross that threshold again. What a genius, running business off to corporate giants, unfortunately Ralph's (which we had been told is the best in town) was closed (Sunday) so we ended up at Dunkin Donuts. read more

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Judy S.

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I'm only giving this place two points because the donuts were good. The gal behind the counter was very rude and short with this. I would not come again if I were in Tennessee. read more

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Grace C.

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Like every donut place... gotta get there pretty early for the good stuff! But if you do get the donuts are when stocked "big O" is not an understatement! Big cream filled donuts are delicious' I haven't tried their breakfast menu yet, but I'm willing to try! read more

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Matthew K.

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I just want donuts. I just want a place open 24 hours and have free wifi. This place has all of that. I've been going to Big O's for two years, I feel they have the best donuts in town. Never had a problem and the staff is really nice. Just a place to hang out and eat donuts. That's all I want. Nothing fancy. Just donuts. read more

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Sandra N.

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We love Big O's!!! Great atmosphere amazing biscuit and country gravy!! The donuts are wonderful!! The service is outstanding!!!

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Cheri C.

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Huge donuts. Delicious. Great biscuits too. Large portions and cheap! We couldn't believe how much food we got for the price. Biscuits were soft and warm. Sausage and bacon both good. Again the donuts were great. Flaky and fresh. Filled and not filled we're both yummy. read more

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Sam S.

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Hate that they are no long open 24/7. Change location and hours and it's just not the same.

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Jennifer B.

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Best donut spot I've ever been to! Excellent service, close to Tenn. Tech campus and open 24/7; my personal go to spot for road trip pit stops. The cinnamon rolls and apple fritters are as big as your face (no joke)! Great variety of donuts, breakfast foods and coffees. They even have ice cream! What I personally call "The Big O" is a donut topped with ice cream. The warm donut and cold ice cream are great complements. 5/5 will always recommend! read more

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More info about Big O Donuts

829 East Spring St
Cookeville, TN 38501
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(931) 528-2120
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Hours

What time does Big O Donuts open?

Big O Donuts opens at 6:00 AM on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Big O Donuts close?

Big O Donuts closes at 6:00 PM on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.Big O Donuts is closed on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Mon, Thu-Sun 6:00 AM - 6:00 PMTue-Wed Closed

Payment methods

Does Big O Donuts take credit cards?

Yes, Big O Donuts takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Big O Donuts have catering options?

Yes, Big O Donuts does have catering options.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Big O Donuts have bike parking?

Yes, Big O Donuts has bike parking.

Does Big O Donuts have outdoor seating?

Yes, Big O Donuts has outdoor seating options.

Does Big O Donuts have parking?

Yes, Big O Donuts has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Does Big O Donuts have free WiFi?

Yes, Big O Donuts has free WiFi.

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Specialties

Fresh baked Donuts and Bagels Breakfast all day - Biscuits and Wraps Chocolate gravy-Sausage gravy-Tenderloin-Ham-Sausage-Bacon-Egg Lattes and Macchiatos Fruit smoothies Frozen coffees Iced coffees Home of the Monster Donut Open 24/7 Free WIFI

History

Established in 1973.

50 years same location Popular with families and our home town Tenn Tech Golden Eagles

Meet the Business Owner: Tom Fawn B.

Family Owned and Operated

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Ralphs Donut Shop

4.6(232 reviews)

1.1 mi

Over the years on these vacations Toby and I have stopped in a handful of donut shops we were told…read morewere the best in the area. Whether it's wanting to take a break from the large platters we have in the morning usually on these trips are just genuinely craving something sweet, most donut shops are just okay. Ralphs was a genuine find. Not only was the glazed exactly like in an old-fashioned--the sourdough taste and such good nook and crannies texture-wise--but that maple bar was probably the best one I've ever eaten. The donut was soft and pillowy with a good chew to it. But that maple topping was like the perfect texture; it was runny but still had real heft to it. It was like someone put pure molten maple on top and if you shook it too hard like a wet dog it would all just go flying. Every bite I wish I could repeat because it was a donut that seemed to go by too fast. The counter person couldn't have been more friendly. She was like tidal wave of warmth and kindness to us. I wish all folks who worked morning shifts could be this nice. The ambiance was good. It was a little tiny with the counter space. But the fact it is a donut shop and not a restaurant makes the fact they could pack in twenty or so seats at all amazing. And of course they'd be packed with customers sitting shoulder-to-shoulder. If I lived close to a donut shop like this , I'd want to come every morning for my donuts and coffee. I'd definitely get fat here. Overall, this is my ideal donut shop. There's a reason we made the 60 mile drive here for a few donuts and milk, and then drove 60 miles back to the hotel. There are just some donut joints that are worth a 120-mile donut run.

There are few places left that I have been that truly evoke nostalgia. The kind of nostalgia that…read moreeven my granny would identify with. A slower pace. An old Coca Cola menu board. The smell of fresh yeast and powdered sugar. Ralphs. Please never change. Not the original donut cases. Not the recipes. Nothing. We drove all the way from Nashville to Cookeville for the privilege of buying a dozen of these heavenly donuts. Nothing inventive really. But a flavor profile that wins every time.

One more time we're going to celebrate Old-fashioned glazed and maple bar from #RalphsDonuts

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Red House Coffee

4.8(12 reviews)

1.3 mi

This is a great place, one of my favorite coffee shops! The baristas are always nice and the coffee…read morewonderful. They have the best sugar free mocha that I have tried anywhere! I also enjoy the atmosphere. It is a calm, quiet place. Would totally recommend!

Such a charming coffee shop! The customer service was warm and friendly, and the entire place was…read morespotless and inviting. I ordered a cinnamon latte and a blueberry muffin, both were delicious! They also offer a lunch menu that looked just as tempting. Great coffee, great service, and a clean, cozy atmosphere! I definitely recommend stopping by!

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Longhorn Coffee Bar

4.3(19 reviews)

1.5 mi

It's been a few months but I'm finally ready to speak my truth. I can't understand why this place…read morehas so many great reviews. I'm sorry, I love to support local businesses... but I got two different seasonal iced lattes and they were both undrinkable. Tasted awful. And based on color, it's hard to say if there was coffee in the drinks. The employee was sweet and helpful, but...

Yum!! Great Lattes! I got the pumpkin spice with the drizzle ( make sure to get the drizzle!) and…read morethey are so nice!

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Dunkin'

2.8(51 reviews)

1.5 mi

Our coffee and donuts were great! The service was quick and we enjoyed our experience. We went…read morethrough the drive thru but there is indoor and outdoor seating if you'd like to dine in. The ambiance is casual and it's more like a fast food chain for coffee and donuts. Honestly, there are great options for frozen, iced or hot coffee. I've ordered the iced dunkalatte twice and enjoyed it. It consisted of milk, espresso and chocolate flavoring. They also have a wide variety of donuts and options for donut holes. The quality meets higher expectations in my opinion when you think "fast food." I would think of it more like a faster service.

The service was bad and they did not give me the right portions. I ordered a large drink and they…read moregave me the size of a medium. I went in and asked for it remade but they would not.

Supposed to be a large drink but they gave me less than what i payed for.

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Supposed to be a large drink but they gave me less than what i prayed for.

Donutnv

5.0(1 review)

3.1 mi

donut are so good, very petite with lots of different flavor options. great color scheme on the…read moretruck, also had a glass cut out to veiw the donut makers hard at work. service was great, very fast even for a food. Overall environment was great, loved the workers and the tatse

Starbucks

3.1(62 reviews)

1.7 mi

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One of the few Starbucks I've frequented that can properly make an iced cappuccino (most just make…read moresomething that resembles an iced latte). Inside is spacious, nice retail selection. Drive-Thru can be very crowded. Highly recommend using Mobile Ordering.

Horrible experience ordered two drinks and a pumpkin loaf. It took 25 minutes than I had to ask and…read moredidn't even have my order but gave me my pumpkin loaf lost my drinks and didn't seem to care they lost it horrible customer service. wouldn't Recommend anyone to come here.

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Krystal

3.8(12 reviews)

0.8 mi

My fiancé has never been to a Krystal's before so he needed to experience it…read more I've only had it one other time but in a different location. We both got the pick 5 for $7.59. I got an original Krystal , an original cornpup, onion rings, an apple pie and a small drink. He got the Cheeseburger Krystal, an original Krystal, Glazed doughnut bites, a small drink, and corn pup bites. Service was decent considering I hadn't been in a while to a Krystal and my fiancé was experiencing a new fast food place. Atmosphere was casual and family friendly. We were the only people dining in at the time. We felt that the food was good and that it was a great deal for the money spent. It was like $16 for two people which in this economy is awesome! We liked that we could try a variety of different food items. We definitely added it to our list of travel lunch spots when we are going out of town.

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Dunkin'

2.4(7 reviews)

1.8 mi

Not sure why there's a five minute wait on a online order. We were greeted with, "there's a 5…read moreminute wait" my wife replied I have an online order. She got the same reply. It wasn't welcome to Dublin. Only a "5 minute wait". When we did get to the window, It was here's your coffee and happy Thanksgiving, it was very condescending.

I have been to this location three times. The first time I ordered a breakfast sandwich and a large…read moremidnight coffee and waited 20 minutes! The next time, I went through the drive-through thinking that would be faster. It was, but I still had to wait several minutes because they had to make my sandwich. Today I went into the store, because all I wanted was a black coffee. I stood there for several minutes without one person, even looking at me. Granted it was just after 9 AM, and they were a little busy in the drive-through, but there was only one other customer in the store. I shouldn't have to call out to somebody to have my order taken! If you're only going to cater to the drive-through, close the restaurant portion! Otherwise, hire, a dedicated in-house customer service person!

Should be an iced caramel coffee with cream. Looks like coke.

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China Wok

3.2(28 reviews)

2.4 mi

The lady at the counter charged us full price for our lunch portion meals. She was even showed on…read moretheir menu what we ordered, and she still put it in wrong while claiming she couldn't read or speak English...though she seemed to know enough to argue about how what she was doing was correct. We ended up paying almost $60 for three (3) Lunch portion meals. I will not be returning. Lying to and overcharging customers and playing dumb when they ask about it is not a very good business model. Gross.

I just absolutely love this place. Always smiling faces. If its been a while they haven't seen me…read morethey mention it, Its like family. Thank you so much for your Chinese style of cooking! Kung Pao spicy is my all time favorite!

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The large size of general tso chicken a must have

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A Taste of China

3.6(31 reviews)

1.4 mi

Ordered delivery. Egg drop soup was awesome! Egg roll awesome!! Chicken chop Suey combo...very…read moregood! Missing sugar snap peas. Bummer. Wasn't able to request hot mustard packets in the app - a bigger bummer. No soy or mustard in bag. Only the sweet n sour I paid for online. If you want extra money for ps jets then please allow the request.

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Duane G.

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11 years ago

Walked in and got a biscuit and a dozen donuts. The store was decorated nice for Christmas although no music was playing at all. The food was actually quite good and would have gotten them a 4 out of 5. What occurred next though was all about customer Svc. Thankfully we were being serviced by someone who cared a little more but initially walking in at 7am they were almost completely out of donuts in the display up front. The person assuring us actually went to the back and got us some glazed. The other representative told the people next to us that they didn't have multiple types of donuts that they asked for although we know they did bc the other person had just got some for us. Either way lying to customers bc your lazy is ridiculous and next time I would hope at 7am they would have a better selection of donuts! read more

Lonny N.

Elite 25

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7 years ago

Visited Big "O" Donuts in Cookeville, TN, on the way to the Virginia Creeper Trail in Damascus, VA. Overall, a good visit, but I'm not a huge fan of buttermilk old fashioned donuts, although their blueberry donut is apparently one of their best sellers (Mrs. Duster enjoyed it though). I regret; however, not trying their apple filled raised crumb donut, which look amazing - as did their massive cinnamon roll! . I'll need to visit again to provide a more accurate review... . read more

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Big o donuts is a family run business that has the best donuts in town! I've been going to big os since I was a kid and I won't stop soon!

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Ralphs Donut Shop

4.6

(232 reviews)

Over the years on these vacations Toby and I have stopped in a handful of donut shops we were told…read morewere the best in the area. Whether it's wanting to take a break from the large platters we have in the morning usually on these trips are just genuinely craving something sweet, most donut shops are just okay. Ralphs was a genuine find. Not only was the glazed exactly like in an old-fashioned--the sourdough taste and such good nook and crannies texture-wise--but that maple bar was probably the best one I've ever eaten. The donut was soft and pillowy with a good chew to it. But that maple topping was like the perfect texture; it was runny but still had real heft to it. It was like someone put pure molten maple on top and if you shook it too hard like a wet dog it would all just go flying. Every bite I wish I could repeat because it was a donut that seemed to go by too fast. The counter person couldn't have been more friendly. She was like tidal wave of warmth and kindness to us. I wish all folks who worked morning shifts could be this nice. The ambiance was good. It was a little tiny with the counter space. But the fact it is a donut shop and not a restaurant makes the fact they could pack in twenty or so seats at all amazing. And of course they'd be packed with customers sitting shoulder-to-shoulder. If I lived close to a donut shop like this , I'd want to come every morning for my donuts and coffee. I'd definitely get fat here. Overall, this is my ideal donut shop. There's a reason we made the 60 mile drive here for a few donuts and milk, and then drove 60 miles back to the hotel. There are just some donut joints that are worth a 120-mile donut run.

There are few places left that I have been that truly evoke nostalgia. The kind of nostalgia that…read moreeven my granny would identify with. A slower pace. An old Coca Cola menu board. The smell of fresh yeast and powdered sugar. Ralphs. Please never change. Not the original donut cases. Not the recipes. Nothing. We drove all the way from Nashville to Cookeville for the privilege of buying a dozen of these heavenly donuts. Nothing inventive really. But a flavor profile that wins every time.

Cream City Ice Cream & Coffee House

4.6

(117 reviews)

2 visits in 1 week! Blackberry cornbread is my new obsession…read more Service is always so friendly, so patient while everyone is searching for the best flavor choice. Seating was open and welcomed as the temps were over 90 outside. I also notices a great hotdog, chip and a drink deal they offer. Didn't try but will remember for the future and leave room for ice cream after!!

A recent visit to Cookeville introduced me to Cream City. Oooooh, this is a fantastic ice cream…read morespot! They had many flavors to choose from and were kind about letting us sample a couple of flavors. I ended up with a strawberry ice cream with homemade wafers. It was so creamy! The scoop was huge and at a great price point.

Smithville Donuts

5.0

(10 reviews)

Came here from Indiana, and the whole 6 hour trip was worth it just to be able to lay my hands on…read moreone their DELICIOUS, NUTRITIOUS, HUNKY club croissant sandwich! Genuinely one of the best sandwiches I have ever had the pleasure to place into my gullet. Two of my gal pals and one of my big boy friends had the ham and cheese croissant. Seeing their faces light up as soon as they tasted the perfectly flaky, creamy, savory, ham combined with the cheese made my entire trip. Don't even get me started on the costumer service!! A mother and daughter served us and were both incredibly helpful in our choices and very fast with getting everything out. Overall best experience I have had in a while and the nutcrackers oh man the nutcrackers. As a nutcracker consumer myself seeing their collection brightened my day!! Hello Welcome!

Love Smithville donuts. The owner is always so kind and friendly. I work in Nashville and on…read moreFriday's love to spoil my employee and take them donuts. I have tried several from home to work and have found by far this is the best donut shop. Great selection and always fresh. I have to look no further on where I will get donuts.

Lazy Cow Creamery

4.5

(66 reviews)

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Got two shakes, the iced coffee and the seasonal flavor: Summer Camp! It's a delicious s'mores…read moreshake with tons of chocolate chunks in a marshmallow flavored shake. The iced coffee one was like drinking legit iced coffee, just in milkshake form. Young lady taking our order through the drive-thru was very nice, casual, and funny!

The best shop in town. Glad they are getting bigger, moved out of the small shop into this new,…read morecustom-built shop last week. Ice cream is sweet, tasty and the variety of flavors in our small town is great!

Soul Craft Coffee

4.8

(50 reviews)

My go-to drink at local coffee shops is hot dirty chai. Ir seems that Soul Craft is one of the only…read morelocal coffee shops that hasn't swapped to a really sweet chai mix...instead their friendly Barnstable still serve it with the traditional flavors. Soul Craft rocks two locations in Cookeville...my favorite in the historic West Side and another conveniently located on Mahler Ave at TTU. Soul Crart on Broad St has limited seating but is a great location to relax, and I suggest giving it a try.

Food was good, coffee was good, place was clean, service was prompt. Friendly staff great location…read moreto other spots. Come support this local spot, it was pretty busy

Vertical Coffee Company

4.7

(44 reviews)

The ambiance in here was great. Lovely interior and a variety of options for seating. The music…read morekept cutting in and out which was very distracting from work. The Swanson was really great, creamy, and yummy. The cider was good, but waaaaayyyyy too sweet in a coat-your-mouth way. The flavor was great, it was just the insane sweetness that really was not so great. Overall, would go back.

My girlfriend is a coffee snob and this became her new favorite coffee bar. The place has a cool…read moreopen vibe and the coffee was good. The baristas are friendly as well. She will for sure be back.

The Coffee Collective

4.9

(98 reviews)