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    Carlson's Donuts & Thai Kitchen

    4.3 (339 reviews)
    ModerateDonuts, Thai
    Open 5:30 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    CARLSON'S DONUTS & THAI KITCHEN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Drunken Noodles
    Luis A.

    This is a whole in the wall joint. It's worth stopping by. The place only has a few tables, but most customers order takeout, so there is always a table available. The food is great. My coworkers all tell me that the pad thai is their favorite dish. My favorite dish here is the Drunken Noodles. However, You can't go wrong with either one. Definitely stop by to try this place. It's worth it.

    Glazed Twists and Chocolate Frosted
    Rae M.

    After reading all of the positive reviews about the donuts, I knew I had to give Carlson's a try. Since they're closed on Monday's and that's actually the best day for me to stop by, I ended up in the area on a Wednesday and stopped in around 10. Like everyone said in other reviews, the earlier you come, the better the variety of donuts to choose from. I came in and was greeted by a woman behind the counter. I purchased a 1/2 dozen of donuts. 3 twist glazed and 3 chocolate frosted. The store/restaurant itself was no thrills, just small and sort of hole in the wall-ish. I brought my purchase home and gave them a try. They were pretty good. The person I shared them with said the exact same thing, just pretty good. Were they the best donuts I've ever eaten like some of the other reviewers on here, absolutely not! They were a little bit above average. Soft, fresh, nice glaze, and a great size. I will say, they aren't that great the next day. So it's like a, eat them on the same day, type of thing. From other reviews. I was expecting mind blowing donuts. I didn't get that. I would I give them a try again if I were in the neighborhood, but I wouldn't make a special trip to come here just for their donuts. I will, however, come back to try their Thai food. That seems like something that would be wonderful. I'll just stick to my donut spot that's down the street and around the corner in Annapolis. Now they serve phenomenal donuts!

    Pumpkin donut
    Ellie D.

    A Thai place and a donut place in the same spot? Yes please! Unfortunately we came in the morning so we only tried the donuts, not the Thai food. I was very pleased with my choices and considered giving it a five-star review, but I came to the conclusion that while I enjoyed my food I was not blown away. I try and reserve my five star reviews for places that completely floor me. What I got: Cronut - 5* this was my first cronut and I am a BIG fan. Airy like a croissant, sweet glaze like a donut. Pumpkin - 5* I thought this was the best flavor of their donuts (people in my party had chocolate, maple, and Boston cream and I sampled a small bite of each).

    Donuts and prices

    Get there early if you want to get the donuts you really want. Cash only. Very popular place!

    Marshmallow crème filled donut

    My birthday gift to myself every year is a marshmallow crème filled donut from Carlsons. They are amazing!!

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    The donuts are delicious. Cash only for donuts FYI. These are the real deal and the size for the simple glazed ones is gigantic!

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    They have some of the best donuts I've ever had. Super fresh and delicious. It is $1.50 for a donut. We were in and out within 3 mins.

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    9 months ago

    Excellent Thai food and the donuts are out of this world! They are the best in town-hands down!

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    Great Thai food. Can't wait to go back and get a donut. Staff was nice. Pad see u was as good as anywhere I've had it

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    The doughnuts are unbelievable! The ladies great you with a smile. We I good to get my car serviced I make sure I stop into the shop!!!

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    Ask the Community - Carlson's Donuts & Thai Kitchen

    Are the donuts gluten free?

    They had no donuts listed as gluten free on my visits, sorry. This is a truly old school small donut shop. Good luck on your search!

    Do they participate in free donuts on national donut day?

    Frankly, I doubt it. No harm in asking them though....

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