BEST DONUTS IN THE CAROLINAS!!!…read more If that is the only thing you take away from this review - let it be that these donuts are the BEST in NC and SC. Every single donut, fritter, donut hole, long john - you cannot go wrong. My favorite is the chocolate Long John with white buttercream. The owner is precious and so unbelievably friendly! She even threw in a few fee donut holes with our order. The building itself is very cozy and reminds me of a local spot that you can count on for consistent quality and service. So!!! Now for the long story. My brother used to live up in Burlington, NC and would bring donuts from a place called "NC JELLY DONUTS" every time he came to visit. Long story short - we became obsessed. He would bring a dozen donuts and they would be gone before the end of the weekend. Well... the time came for him to move away from Burlington and we all cried because we do not know the next time we would have "NC JELLY DONUTS". Each week we would get in the phone planning our next trip to Burlington - patiently waiting to get our donut fix. We didn't want to branch out because we thought we had found the best. Flash forward to 4/2/2026 - my brother is visiting the CLT area. For the past 6 months have been researching donut shops in the GREATER Charlotte area since we aren't able to get up to Burlington this time. All of my sources have told me - try Momo Donuts - they are incredible. So, that is exactly what we do. From the moment we walked in the door at Momo Donut, we felt at home. Like a warm hug after a long journey. My brother's ears perk up, nose twitches, he looks at me and instantly says "This is NC JELLY DONUTS"!!! I explain to him that... no, this is Momo donuts and is different. When we go to pay for our donuts we mention about our addiction to NC Jelly Donut and ask if they have ever heard of them. That is when the owner bursts into a smile and says "Oh yes, that is my sister!!!" - WHAT A SMALL WORLD! I am happy to share that the addiction has resumed and we are so grateful that Momo donut is now just a short car ride away. A sense of peace and order has returned to the balance of our lives. So, I apologize that there are no photos - the donuts were consumed too quickly to snap a picture. But don't worry - I will visiting again soon! So grateful for this family and their commitment to bringing joy through their baked goods. What a small word that we they have become so vital in our families life. This was such a wonderful surprise!!

See photo ‍…read more Seriously this is by far the best donut place in York County and the owner is amazing and she makes everything with love. It's incredible.

Pros: Good donut shop with a large variety of flavors. They're all home made and they have a…read morevariety of flavors injected in the donuts. Con: They run out of flavors by 5pm most days.

Was craving a good donut and decided to give this place a try. It was well worth the 30 minute…read moredrive! The donuts are light and fluffy and have a great bite and the shop is cute. The Cinnamon Toast Crunch donut was incredible! There are many flavors to choose from and it makes for a fun experience. I will definitely be back!

Best.donuts.around! Great selection, great service!…read more We come here at least every couple weeks to pick up a dozen donuts. The donuts are just amazing and the selection is very impressive. The sour cream donuts are absolute fire! Actually, any of the cake donuts are awesome. Every now and then we'll try another donut joint in the lake Norman area, but we always come back to daylight!

I stumbled upon this bakery today and it was a pleasant surprise. Small interior and moderately…read moredecorated but in a good location. The shop owner wasn't very talkative but she has a variety of baked goods and fresh donuts! If you're in the area and want something sweet come by. They close early (1:00pm) but they beat the traditional chain donut shops by far!! Donuts are fresh and soft and much better than Dunkin and Krispy Kreme.

As a sassy ex-NYCer, I've been angry about the lack of good yeast donuts in my area. We were headed…read moreto an event in Hickory and I of course stopped to see if I could find local good eats and Donut Life FIT THE BILL. Large, fluffy, incredible flavor-and such nice folks working there! The place itself is suited more for takeout but we snagged a table to snack. We got a plain glazed (delicious base, so fluffy and glaze that was perfectly applied), a pumpkin spice (not a hit you over the head spice-delicious!) and a pumpkin cream filled-omg this one. It was still a little warm! The donuts themselves were extremely light: as my husband said, pushed to the limits without collapsing. Worth the stop, get here early! Huge line by the time we left!

not sure why you guys are even still opened, about 4 different donuts today. a true waste of time…read morefor people driving to buy donuts

Tried them on Christmas Eve morning. Not only were the donuts superb but the young lady was so…read moresweet and friendly

This donut shop is surprisingly attached to a gas station. We received fast service, and there were…read moreplenty of donuts to choose from.

I will never turn down a donut, and it's even better that it's gluten-free, so my partner can enjoy…read morethem too! We ordered two different options. They come 3 per order, and you can't mix and match. We ordered Very Berry Delicious and Ore Uh Oh. Very berry was fresh with yummy fruit, and Oreo was sweet with Oreos. The donuts are warm, soft, and fluffy. You can't tell they are gluten-free, which is a plus. Nothing wrong with GF items, but some can be tough, or they fall apart before you can enjoy them. Highly recommend for the Celiac folks and anyone else!

The donuts were decent, but the overall experience was uncomfortable. The owner was rude to the…read moreyoung employee while I was there and the vibe felt very off. I wouldn't come back.

My daughter got me apple fritter. This was the best apple fritter I've ever had in my 58 years of…read morebeing on this earth. I will be back again.

Transplant here! In CA, almost all donut shops use the yeast-raised method originating from…read moreCambodian-American donut shops! That means longer proof times = fluffier, more pillowy soft donuts. I always love to see Asian-owned donut shops in South Carolina because it reminds me of home & Rainbow Donuts did just that! (Most donut shops I've visited here do bakery-style donuts & for me, it's just not my preference.) Yummy, soft, & airy donuts with a cute seating area, wonderfully kind staff & boba! Whenever I'm in the area, I try to stop by Rainbow Donuts.

Absolutely LOVE this place!! This has become our go-to donut shop for the whole family. The donuts…read moreare always incredibly fresh, soft, and full of flavor. You can tell they really care about quality. The selection is amazing and everything we've tried has been delicious. The staff is super friendly and makes the experience even better. We recommend this place to everyone we'll definitely keep coming back! Also... we need them to open another location in Florida!!

Must stop in if you're in the area!!! So many different options and donuts I've never heard of. My…read morekids loved it and the staff were super friendly. Love this place.

I love this place. The owner is super nice and the donuts are always fresh and delicious. This is…read moremy go to place for great donuts, coffee, friendly service, and a sweet ambience.

The guy at the counter was very friendly and helpful. The donuts were delicious, the red velvet was…read morerich and the blueberry one was very sweet but not too overpowering. The texture of both were cake-like and spongy--which we loved. The Apple fritters were the best part--sweet, buttery, and flakey while fluffy on inside--with just the right amount of the taste of apple. The prices aren't too bad either!

It's Almost Perfect…read more I've been wanting to try The Donut House's fully customized donuts for ages, but it seems like every time I drive by, they're closed. Apparently, they often sell out and close early. So I was thrilled to finally get my hands on them today after so much anticipation. The donuts themselves are fantastic: huge, fresh, and incredibly fluffy with a perfect, not-too-sweet texture. However the fillings didn't quite hit the mark for me. They all were too tangy and heavy. The chocolate cream filling was sour, and the raspberry tasted rather stodgy, nothing like the light, sweet jelly from Krispy Kreme. At $14.99 for a half-dozen, there are fillings galore to choose from, which is great, but it might take some experimenting to find the right one for me. They also offer coffee, bubble teas, and a "wall of goodies" that looks intriguing On the bright side, the service was terrific! The young lady behind the counter made sure my sister and I had a very positive experience, and the place was spotlessly clean. Even though they were getting ready to close, we never felt rushed.. Despite the filling disappointments, I'd definitely go back to try some different options - I'd love to find my perfect custom donut, and how lucky I am to have found a place that may facilitate that, right here in Kannapolis.

Went Saturday morning, the people working there were so sweet and personable. The donuts were so…read morefluffy and not too sweet. Definitely my new favorite.