Desert Donuts

4.6 (503 reviews)

InexpensiveDonuts, Coffee & Tea, Desserts

Open • 6:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Brooke K.

Solid donuts up in north phx! They are made fresh which is awesome - I love that they are soft and fresh yet crispy from the fryer. Service was great, booths inside are a nice touch! Would skip the ice cream pie tho. We'll be back for the donuts!

Brian B.

These are very, made to order donuts. They also have other options such as donut and cereal shakes and donut/ice cream pie. Fun spot, great for kids, they have a coloring wall!

Brad W.

Still a pretty good donut, but the special ones aren't worth $5 based on the dmsame size for each donut. The Buckeye with peanut butter and added pecans was hot and messy.

Mo M.

Stumbled upon this place during a day trip and couldn't be happier. The staff took their time explaining the menu, the atmosphere was cheerful and welcoming, and the Hummingbird Harry was absolutely delicious. Highly recommend!

Lisa G.

1. Creative - The donuts on their menu are already so creative and delicious you don't even NEEEEEED to give customizations a thought - unless you're like my husband and just love putting your own touch on everything you eat & they will accommodate your customizations. 2. Friendly - The employees are so enthusiastic to be there every time I've gone in. If they're not actually happy to be there, they're faking it well! They're awesome everytime! 3. Atmosphere - It has a local, warm, familiar charm to it that is very inviting! 5/5

Nathan W.

Very interesting and fun donut shop. With an eclectic feel and very friendly staff.. they make each cake donut by hand here with unique toppings and flavors. Came in here on a whim and was quite pleasantly surprised. I ordered half a dozen glazed donuts and they were excellent, soft, fluffy and sweet. I certainly look forward to coming back again.

HoyMay P.

The sweetest staff work here. They were very welcoming and friendly. So many choices with so many glazes, toppings, and drizzles! Go online to decide first or just visit them and staff will help you. I had a powered sugar with raspberry. My friend had a cake donut with sprinkles. There was a slight caramel glaze. I liked that they make it in front of you.

Zandri N.

Omg best donuts ever! My favourite is the marshmallow peanut butter donut. It's delicious.

I have never seen anything like this place. It is such a neat spot. Donuts are beautiful. Like art. Staff is super nice. Will return (worth the 50 min drive!)

Nikki E.

The staff was very friendly and helped to explain the process, as it was our first time there. We got several donuts and a coffee. The donuts are a little smaller than you might expect but being fresh made and still warm elevates them to wonderful status. Great flavors and the coffee was very good as well. Definitely would recommend if you are in the area and want a little something sweet.

Had R.

If you are heading along the I17 and need a sugar break, or need to bring a unique dessert dish to bring to your holiday parties..... look no further. Other donut shops have an endless train of donuts sitting around all morning on the shelf which get packaged into a box when you want them. Desert Donuts makes your donuts however you want with their 80+ flavors and made from batter to hand decorated within 3 minutes.

Alishia R.

I was having an event at work and decided to grab some donuts. There were two people working both were really nice and explained that the donuts were made to order and how the menu worked. I decided to order a dozen plus I got a free one for checking in. It was a little pricey but the price matched the product! They were like little sweet works of art!!! The space was colorful and reminded me of an old school ice cream shop. Every one was hesitant to eat them at first because they were so pretty but after the first one was eaten the rest was history all that was left were a few sprinkles!

Alexia O.

Owner is super sweet and down to earth as well as the employee I met while I was there. Not to mention the donuts and coffee are out of this world-- freshest donut I've ever had in my life. Their coffee is locally sourced and delicious and they have such a great sense of community within the store, definitely worth a visit!

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Melissa L.

11 years ago

I never yelp but I am donut obsessed and these were the actual best donuts I've ever had! With fact that they are warm, fresh, and made to order how can you go wrong? But then when I got home and actually tasted the deliciously on point flavor I was super impressed! I moved into the neighborhood about a month ago and had been meaning to get in there, so glad I gave it a try! The customer service was also great, when I stepped up to order and told the gentleman I was new he gave me a full run down on the options; I also left with two delightful, genuine smiles and well wishes from the staff! ...now I just need to make sure I'm not eating donuts everyday with this place being so close... read more

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Andrea M.

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First thing, before I get to the donuts, the people that work here are amazing! I put in an order over the phone and when I arrived to pick it up all three people working said hello and were all smiles. Upon paying I left what I thought to be a couple dollars in the tip jar and went on my way. 10 minutes later I received a phone call and the woman working told me there was a twenty hidden behind a one and she figured that it was an accident that I left it. To be honest I had no clue I even had a 20$ in my wallet, she could have kept it and I would have never known. But she didn't. That is extremely honest and just shows how great their customer service is. Now to the donuts, they are so yummy. I picked up a dozen for a play date and all the moms and kids loved them. We got the s'mores, maple bacon, maple and white icing. All of them were very fresh tasting. I would definitely reccomend this place! read more

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Jamie G.

7 years ago

I went to desert donuts for the first time this morning and it was amazing. The donuts are made fresh and super delicious, and the taro boba tea was great. The manager helped me out since it was my first time there and he was super helpful and friendly. read more

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minna m.

8 years ago

This place has rude apathetic help. the donuts are made to order but the toppings slide off and are not especially tasty just sweet Save your time and money read more

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Karl K.

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11 years ago

How could you rate this place any less? It has everything needed to bring happiness into your life! I never knew this existed on a real planet, only in si-fi.. Or food-fi.. FYI: do what we did, sleep in, skip breakfast and come have donuts for lunch! read more

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Virginie P.

5 years ago

Amazing donut, perfectly soft yet not greasy. Wide variety of toppings, it's a must try!

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Michael G.

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Jenny T.

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10 years ago

We walked in and immediately were greeted by owner and staff. I told him it was my 2nd time in and he suggested we take a look at the donut favorites that have been voted by customers. We pretty much ordered one of each. The bacon blast is a MUST!!!! Seriously so flavorful. I also ordered a iced latte which was very tasty as well. The texture of the donut was so good! So soft and light. Didn't feel like it was heavy at all. The raspberry filling is also another I recommend. :) Owners obviously take pride in this biz and it shows well. read more

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Natalia K.

9 years ago

My family and I are new to the area. This morning when I realized that I was out of creamer, rather then running the kids through the store we decided to visit this place for some donuts and coffee. I am SO glad we did!!! I never knew there was a place where my kids could create their OWN donuts, not to mention my coffee was PERFECT! We will definitely be coming back. Love love love! read more

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Zoe R.

5 years ago

Love the workers! And AMAZING donuts! They're so fun when you walk in and they greet you and it's also super quick. You can watch them make your donuts and they're super fresh and warm! read more

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Nerissa R.

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10 years ago

Wow wow wow. It's so cool to watch them make the donuts fresh right in front of you. There isn't anything in a case. Your donuts are made when you order them. We ordered the Carlton, Bacon Blast, the Beast, Apple Pie, Chocolate Rainbow and the Oreo. Our eyes were bigger than our stomachs. We ordered 2 dozen and ended up taking 5 home. This is definitely going to be a regular stop whenever I'm in Phoenix. read more

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Ivory H.

7 years ago

The donut are really good and creative. Also the taro milk was amazing! The owner and workers are super nice and had great convo with them

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Cliff S.

7 years ago

Stopped in for a midday treat and was pleased to find the donuts made fresh upon order. Great treat and superior service. If I lived in the area this would quickly become a habit. read more

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Wyatt R.

5 years ago

As a self proclaimed donut aficionado, I can easily say this is one of the best donuts I have had. Their process of making every donut right when you order it is a very smart idea. The price of their donuts for what you get is extremely fair! Do yourself a favor and enjoy a donut here. Be careful though because no other donut will match this! read more

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Marny L.

7 years ago

WOW JUST WOW! The donuts are delicious they are hot and amazing highly recommend going there!

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A B.

7 years ago

Warm, yummy, made to order donuts! Excellent customer service! The team at desert donuts was super helpful!!

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Jessica M.

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12 years ago

This wonderful family that owns this little slice of heaven Has The Sweetest staff!! Now the coffee is the best fresh coffee beans I have had!! I look forward to my latte every week and how they make it!! Now the donuts!!! The apple pie donut is to die for! Not to mention all the special kinds that they offer. Eating them warm and so soft is that little slice of heaven we look forward to!!! read more

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Emily B.

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11 years ago

Nothing better then a fresh warm donut made to order! Mmmmm! Staff was super friendly, the lady at the register took the time to talk us through the process of ordering as it was our first visit! Our donuts came out in about five minutes and were everything I hoped they would be! We will definitely be coming back to this gem! read more

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Dontay M.

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7 years ago

Fresh and lots of choices. I love the breakfast bowl they offer. And the fact I get to build up points each time I go in is a great add.

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Keith L.

5 years ago

Desert Donuts is awesome. The staff is friendly and the milkshakes are out of this world. But the donuts, fenominal! Stop in for a treat. You will not be disappointed! Cheers! read more

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Jay M.

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6 years ago

So happy I found this place! Who knew that donut designers were even a thing? My daughter had asked to have unicorn donuts for her birthday party and they actually did it. At any rate super nice people that make a fantastic donut, if you have kids this is where you take em. The shop was clean and made us feel safe with the covid nonsense still going on, everyone was masked and they made it easy for me to keep family away from anyone else. They have a ton of other stuff we haven't tried yet so I can't really comment on the other treats but they looked nice. read more

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Mike G.

7 years ago

Great donuts, try the bacon one! We got half a dozen and we're not disappointed by any. Best donuts ever, we will be back! read more

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Molly E.

7 years ago

They make all of their donuts fresh. So you'll have to wait, but it's worth it to have that fresh out of the baking fryer taste!

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Elizabeth H.

10 years ago

Found this little gem when traveling to Sedona one morning. Delicious and warm customized donuts that melt in your mouth! The only downside was that I only ordered one donut and not a dozen of them! There were also several different types of great tasting coffee you can fill your cup up with. We received a lot of help from TJ. He was very patient, helpful, and welcoming. I wish more people who work in customer service could be as friendly as he was! Overall, I highly recommend this place for a daily treat or for any special occasion. read more

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Tori B.

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12 years ago

On a whim, we popped into Desert Donuts on our way out of town to Vegas. We were in search of breakfast and there weren't too many options around, so my Husband ventured in for a donut. He came back out with a half eaten, warm bacon covered donut and insisted we all try it. Man oh man was it good. The four of us quickly plowed into the restaurant and ordered more for ourselves. The made to order donut is a genius concept. The only thing I wish they had was other base donut favors as the blueberry cake donut it my favorite. Anywho, just an idea... I got a simple cinnamon and sugar donut and it was quite good, not as good as the bacon one though. Anyway... I am sure we will be back to this small, friendly donut shop. I'm still dreaming/drooling over a warm, fresh, just how I like it donut! read more

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Tammie L.

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7 years ago

Donuts were really fresh and were gourmet. I only have a 4 because I'm looking for a really good donut shop that sells traditional donuts like glaze and chocolate twist glazes that are light and fluffy. read more

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Marcus B.

7 years ago

NEVER in my ENTIRE LIFE have I ever had donuts that tasted so good. I came to this shop expecting to have a dozen donuts to bring to work. I quickly learned that it is not that simple. Once you eat one of these donuts you will need to come back to try the insane amount of variety they have, from different glazes, toppings, or even the breakfast option. Come here only if you want to have regular donuts ruined forever. Eat at your own risk :) read more

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Shannon K.

7 years ago

Absolutely the best donut you'll ever have made fresh on-site. It don't get any better than this. The owner is amazing. You must also try the gelato. Best I've ever had. read more

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natalie b.

5 years ago

pretty good! there were definitely donuts on the menu i liked more than others, but overall pretty good flavor. the donut itself was a little bit dry, but that didn't bother me too much. would recommend for tourists or even locals looking for something new to try :) read more

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Yukari F.

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11 years ago

Great donuts! I know this place has been there for a couple of years, but today was the first time I went in. I'm surprised the business hours are so short. With longer hours and better atmosphere, this would be a nice "hang out" place to where customer buys more than just a couple of donuts. Maybe a better seating option? I will definitely return for more donuts! The customer service was good. I think the owner was there today. read more

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Rott G.

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10 years ago

I am so glad they are not down the road. I would be 600lbs. These donuts are as fresh as they get. AMAZING!! I can't wait to go back! read more

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Allie V.

6 years ago

BRING BACK BUBBLE TEA!! no one likes ice cream!!! i'm lactose intolerant so i won't be going back.

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Juan R.

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7 years ago

I've lived in the area for about a year and have never noticed this spot. I decided to give it a shot and get a Thai Tea. As soon as I walked in the door, I was greeted by this nice man. Wonderful energy and attitude. I recommend this place to all my friends to give this place a shot. I will definitely be coming back. read more

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Landon M.

161

12 years ago

Just ate here this morning. WOW! This place is just flat out fun in every way. Very reasonably priced, absolutely amazingly delicious, fresh and made to order doughnuts. You can choose from a pre selected style or you can make your own. Lots of delicious, fresh ingredients and frostings as well. This isn't some gimmicky place either, these taste like gourmet doughnuts. Not only are the doughnuts absolutely incredible, but the coffee, which is locally grown and roasted right here in Arizona is unbelievably good to! If only I could give this place 6/5 stars I would! read more

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A K.

10 years ago

Finally tried this place this morning! Wow! So many varieties of donuts. We ended up ordering 4 kinds. Lemon bar, caramel delight, black and white and banana. All were amazing! The caramel reminded me of Girl Scout Samoa cookies and the lemon bar was refreshing! The donuts are moist and warm with all the gooey goodness of all the toppings. They have so many choices of donuts that we will for sure be back! Loved every one! read more

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Mieke B.

7 years ago

Ever wanted to create your own donut flavor? You can do it here! Hundreds of combos all made with fresh hot donuts! A unique, not to be missed spot if you are headed north out of town. read more

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A little pricy for a dozen but you really don't need that many! They are super filling and only $1.50 a piece. Custom, creative, and very fresh! read more

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Miles C.

7 years ago

Amazing donuts great atmosphere great for kids new amenities coming such as gelato and boba highly recommended coming fresh as can be.

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Dean D.

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8 years ago

Custom donuts is the way to go. Place is quick for what it is and having fresh donuts. I like the guys review that was wondering why they don't give away free donuts when they mess up, its probably because you didn't pay for it. I went to another similar place down in Nortera and I like this one more for whatever reason. read more

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KK G.

12 years ago

This place is GREAT!!!!!! and you have to try all of the donuts. The donuts are made to order. They come out warm and Delicious. These are the best donuts you will ever try. They use fresh ingredients! Cant wait to go back!! read more

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Cindy G.

11 years ago

Fresh! Fresh! Fresh! These donuts are tasty and fresh. Made to order and unique. I got a maple iced with bacon bits, drizzled with Frank's Red Hot. Strange combo, but it was good! Love going to mom & pop places. You should support them too. read more

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3134 W Carefree Hwy
Ste A-10
Phoenix, AZ 85086
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Hours

What time does Desert Donuts open?

Desert Donuts opens at 6:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Desert Donuts close?

Desert Donuts closes at 5:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Desert Donuts take credit cards?

Yes, Desert Donuts takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Desert Donuts have catering options?

Yes, Desert Donuts does have catering options.

Does Desert Donuts have a drive thru?

No, Desert Donuts does not have a drive thru.

Indoor Amenities

Does Desert Donuts allow dogs?

Yes, Desert Donuts allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Desert Donuts have bike parking?

Yes, Desert Donuts has bike parking.

Does Desert Donuts have outdoor seating?

Yes, Desert Donuts has outdoor seating options.

Does Desert Donuts have parking?

Yes, Desert Donuts has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Is Desert Donuts wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Desert Donuts is wheelchair accessible.

Does Desert Donuts have free WiFi?

Yes, Desert Donuts has free WiFi.

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Specialties

We specialize in cooked to order donuts fast and fresh! We have been voted top 100 best donuts in the country on Yelp, best cake donut in AZ and CO. Many enjoy watching their donut being made right in front of them. We truly offer a unique donut experience that you cannot receive anywhere in Arizona. We are not a donut shop that runs out of donuts as we do not make your donut until you order it. We also have amazing donut ice cream pies, donut cereal shakes, donut coffee shakes, donut floats, donut sundaes, and donut meals!! We are also confident that you will love our locally roasted coffee, whether it be a Latte, Mocha, or Macchiato.

History

Established in 2013.

Desert Donuts is a veteran owned dessert franchise. New ownership happened Feb 2023, so keep that in mind with the reviews here. Desert Donuts currently has 3 locations (1 in Arizona and 2 in Colorado). Check us out at desertdonuts.com to learn how we are more than just donuts.

Meet the Manager: Michael G.

Hello, my name is Michael. I am an Arizona native born in Flagstaff and raised in the Phoenix/Glendale area. I graduated from a local high school and local college here in AZ. I then served 4 years in the US Navy during the Persian Gulf War. I have over 26 years of experience in business ownership and management. I was inspired by my amazing daughter to purchase a donut shop. And as it turns out, I chose the most amazing donut shop or did it choose me? My daughter and I decided to answer the many requests to bring Desert Donuts to other cities and other states. Our goal is to bring a little Arizona sunshine and happy to all the states.

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Hand-crafted made to order brews, iced and hot, as you have always wanted. No mass-produced,…read morechemically-infused substances like you get with SB. Customer service is always friendly and engaging and compliments the ordering and/or dining experience as it should and was meant to be. Daisy is the straw that stirs the drink of this experience when ordering and a real guy named William can cook up a yummy breakfast and make the brews with the team. They often have just baked treats like Banana Bread Loaf, Blueberry muffins and Ginger cookies. Location is very good, just east off the I-17 at Carefree Highway in the Albertsons shopping center. Treat yourself and your friends! Then come back and do it all over again!

I LOVED my stop into Williams Coffee Co! The vibes are great. They have fresh baked pastries and…read moreall syrups and such are made in house. You can tell they really care about the products they put out. Customer service was so friendly and welcoming and there's plenty of spots outside and community tables and couches inside as well. I went with a caramel oatmilk latte and it was so smooth and delicious. I'll definitely drive out of my way to come up here and grab a drink and a bite to eat!

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Press Coffee

4.8

(6 reviews)

0.2 mi

Really good coffee!…read more I got the iced espresso honey cinnamon latte so good! The coffee is smooth.

DELICIOUS I got the honey cinnamon espresso and it tasted like Cinnamon Toast Crunch! The staff…read morewas knowledgeable in helping me decide what to pick. The place is located inside of spouts, so no line and easy access. It's a little shop but they have everything they need to make yummy drinks and some seating.

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Amped Coffee Company

Great vibe, wonderful, attentive staff and great drinks/light bites. Love it here!!!!!!read more

Love coming here! I'm new to the area and decided to try this spot out. Their coffees are very good…read moreand I love the atmosphere.

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Gold Rush Coffee & Cream

4.8

(8 reviews)

4.9 mi

Our group sure worked up a sweat in the escape room next door and Gold Rush was the perfect option…read morefor a nice cool treat. They serve Thrifty ice cream, which if you aren't familiar, it's delightful because it's thoughtfully made. It can be kind of hard to find outside of California so lucky Anthem, AZ now has a place for it. My daughter got the coconut pineapple and I got the Rocky Road. Both were delicious! I also got a chai drink and it was really smooth and flavorful. I did feel bad when we got there because had a really large group and it was really just one employee working, but she got everyone taken care of as fast as she could. Also, the bathroom in the back, under what looks like an entrance to a mine. We weren't sure and were going to go back to the escape room to go but ventured back and discovered it there.

They helped me an hour early, Apple Maps said open at 11, we opened the door at around 11:05. He…read moresaid they open at 12, but the gentleman helped us, served me and my siblings ice cream, it was casual, the ice cream was very good and yeah overall great experience. thank you

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Well Coffee Co.

Great atmosphere! Clean and plenty of space to sit and relax. Kind staff and good selection of…read moredrinks! Creative seasonal selections.

Great coffee quality, with reasonable price, and the staff were friendly. I had their honey…read morelavender latte and hot americano, love their honey lavender syrup, I got half sweet and the sweetness was perfect. Definitely will come back and try more coffees.

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Elevate Coffee

Food: the most important thing is that they have plenty options for food but didn't get any this…read moreorder! Service: Top Notch service and the vocals of each order being called out is fierce and able to be heard!! Ambience is full of great energy and feels very home ech with a great mix of dates and most importantly schoolwork. I feel a great sense of accomplishment in this coffee shop great work!! Keep it up !!

Coming to Elevate Coffee is my annual tradition due to an event I attend every year. I miss this…read moreplace so much and I can't wait for them to open one in Chandler (wishful thinking or should I say it out loud so the universe can catch it and fulfill my dream?) I ordered the Honey Bear coffee from their seasonal menu and it is a must-try. The cinnamon and the honey combo was so delicious! My friend ordered her long term favorite, which was the crepe with strawberry. I took a bite and wow! Didn't even need the whip cream! Overall, love this place. I can tell the community loves this place also, because every time I showed up, this place is consistently amazing and stays vibrant. See you next year!

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Hot Bagels and Deli

This place is now my must-stop when driving up the I-17!!…read more The bagels are incredible. The crunch and the chewiness and the texture. Just amazing!! We bought a few to go, so hopefully they keep. They do breakfast and lunch meat sandwiches. Service was great even with a slight line! They had indoor and outdoor seating but we took our food to go.

This is a great neighborhood deli and bagel shop. It is always a treat for me to go because I don't…read morelive close to it. It's a great place to stop before heading up north! Everyone was super kind, our food came out quickly, and most importantly...it was fresh and delicious! Bonus: they have Pepsi products!

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Starbucks

This starbucks is inside an Albertsons. It's open early…read morewhich is great because that's what I need before hitting the road to drive back home after visiting friends. I prefer the egg bite options here to stay as keto-friendly as possible along with the coffee beverage selections. There is a small but handy seating area for the kiosk. Clean and organized arrangement. Friendly staff. I've been here multiple times; at least once each time (either arriving and or departing) during my driving trips to visit a friend.

I'm not one to complain but this is absolutely absurd. The worker was sweet but come on a matcha…read morelemonade is not hard. The ingredients are literally the name. Matcha with lemonade! Instead I got a matcha latte with lemonade.

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Iced Orange Cream Matcha

Orange Cream Cold Brew

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Orange Cream Frappuccino

Sweethearts Gourmet Donuts

Great place, great people great donuts, just need to change cooking the egg sandwiches with that…read morePam spray for cooking, change to Olive oil and the egg sandwiches won"t turn green and be great. Mr Cence, no nonecence.

Donuts were excellent. Some of the best, if not the best, I've had in Arizona. You can tell they…read moremake them in house fresh every morning. We had fritters, cake, and regular donuts. All of them were very good. Highly recommend. Nice place to stop if you're driving up to Flagstaff or Sedona.

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Glazed coffee cake donut

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Glazed coffee cake donut

Gold Brew Coffee Bar

This is a small coffee bar located in the clean Citadelle Plaza. There's a small variety of coffee,…read moreteas, breakfast food, energy drinks, and smoothies. I tried out their PB Nirvana, Angel Wings drink, and a fruit acai bowl. First off, the presentation of their food is simply immaculate. The PB Nirvana is one big toasted bread which is covered completely with peanut butter and banana slices alongside coconut shreds. Although the acai bowl was smaller than other places, it was arranged so neatly and the quality of the fruit was sublime. The Angel Wings was sufficiently warm and wonderfully sweet. I liked all the things I ate and would recommend this place for anyone looking for quality food and drinks. All of this cost around $30.

Super clean and small space. Kind of hidden between the gym and another restaurant. There's…read moreoutlets, chairs for small groups, music. Located in a great plaza as well. Tried the strawberry banana smoothie. Will defs be back!

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Specialty organic coffee paired with organic homemade sourdough toast makes the perfect combo!

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Specialty organic coffee paired with organic homemade sourdough toast makes the perfect combo!

théa

Found this place on social media, our waitress was Sarah and she was awesome! Great atmosphere,…read moredrinks and food! Will definitely be back if we end up in Scottsdale again!

Sara was the best. Made our bday so special. She was attentive, kind, and professional.read more

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Mariscos Playa Hermosa

Late lunch 3pm normally a slower pace for a restaurant. Host…read moresat us quickly and server was very friendly and when I asked for recommendations she provided us with some great choices. My friend ordered a burrito and I wanted some lite, I picked the mini seafood tower, with all sauces and avocado on the side. Server brought out complementary seafood tostadas. Food quality, service, ambience, all top-notch, highly recommend!

We were invited to hangout with some friends and enjoy the Mexico World Cup match. Not knowing…read morewhere we were going till last minute we ate at home and had just decided to do drinks and dessert wherever we ended up with our friends. Insert the most fire drinks we've scene in a while and they all can be made NonAlcoholic! Needless to say we had no clue what we were getting ourselves into and we were glad cus the prices were high but the drinks were large and delicious! All of my three daughters and my wife felt so cool with their drinks and loved every sip. Our friends said their food was good and one of which got the coolest pineapple drinks we'd ever scene! Along with amazing chips and salsa we are very excited to come back and get some food as this is a stellar top notch seafood place with amazing drinks people and an all around experience

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Our Molcajete Frio is a cold seafood platter with so many of your favorites! Oyster. Crab legs. Ceviche. Shrimp. Delicious!

Arizona Wilderness DTPHX

Arizona Wilderness Brewery is hands down the best brewery in my neighborhood and my go-to spot when…read moreI want incredible food, outstanding craft beer, and a fun atmosphere. If it's your first visit, the AZ Hot Fried Chicken Sandwich is an absolute must. It's perfectly crispy with just the right amount of heat and packed with flavor in every bite. One of my favorite traditions is stopping by after work on Thursdays to take advantage of the $5 IPA special. It's the perfect way to unwind, catch up with friends, and enjoy some of Arizona's finest locally crafted beer. Whether you're there for the food, the beer, or the lively patio atmosphere, Arizona Wilderness never disappoints. If you're in the neighborhood--or even if you're not--it's well worth the visit. Highly recommended!

Came back after seeing the soft serve margaritas on all socials--on Mondays they have half off…read morecocktails all day. Made the long drive from Gilbert to see what the hype was about and let me say....that soft serve was WORTH IT! I got the swirl and it was soooooo refreshing and delicious. I have seen people comment that they were too strong (I don't see the problem or maybe some people don't really like tequila) but mine was perfect! Not strong at all. The only reason I didn't give this updated review a 5-I ordered the banh mi sando and the sandwich was so dry. Chicken was dry. The cilantro wasn't chopped I had to pick out long stems. Also I got the AZ frosè and the rosemary syrup was just way too pungent to enjoy the whole beverage. I wished it had been more balanced. Especially when the French fries are heavily seasoned with rosemary--a bit too much.

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Outside sitting area

Beer Battered White Fish Taco

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Back patio is great!

Sophia's A Brunch Counter

This brunch spot is a must try in the valley. From the moment you walk in the restaurant it…read moreproduces a fun and upscale vibe. The interior was very clean and so well decorated. Their patio area is huge and well shaded. They had an ample amount of parking for downtown. The customer service was outstanding for a restaurant where you order at the counter. I loved their rotating drink menu in addition to their regular drink menu. I got the waffle, bacon, and the strawberry matcha special. The waffle was delicious and well presented on the plate. I loved the The bacon was tasty. The matcha drink was also great. The blue corn waffle was well made and a large portion.i loved the honey butter with Chile. It was a sweet and savory dish. The service was fast and they did not rush customers despite the line. The music was good but not overly loud. I look forward to my next visit.

SOPHIA'S A BRUNCH CORNER @ MIDTOWN…read more The egg sandwich was very filling and the salad was refreshing. There is a decent amount of outdoor seating but not much indoor. The place was very cute with many people going for brunch photos. Overall 4/5

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Pizza To The Rescue

Couldn't recommend this place more! The ambiance is casual and welcoming, yet elevated. Great for…read morean evening date night or an easy midday lunch! We were lucky enough to be there on a Sunday when they brought rescue puppies over! So cute! Our server, Tess, was kind and very attentive. She had great recommendations, and we enjoyed everything we ordered from the menu! Can't beat the happy hour deals. Will for sure be coming back.

Such a great concept for a restaurant!!! Met the cutest puppies and the food manages to hold…read moreup to the (adorable) expectations. Super satisfying vodka rigatoni! Nothing to really set it apart from others, but will hit the spot :)

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The decor is nice but the restaurant needs some cleaning.

Our Spicy Rigatoni!

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Front door and patio area

PYRO

We had the patio all to ourselves, which made for such a relaxing and enjoyable dining experience…read more Henry, our bartender and server, was outstanding. He has an incredible palate and made some fantastic recommendations that truly elevated our meal. His knowledge, attentiveness, and warm hospitality made us feel so welcome. The steak tartare was absolutely divine, and the sweet potato side dish was just as memorable both were perfectly prepared and full of flavor. This was another visit from California, and Pyro has never disappointed us. Every time we come, the food, service, and atmosphere remind us why we keep coming back. Highly recommend!

We celebrated a birthday here on a Sunday afternoon. The restaurant wasn't overly busy and has a…read moregorgeous, spacious setup with a large patio that's perfect for groups. (Note: The signage is a bit small across from The Global Ambassador, but garage parking is easy). The decor is cool--loved the retro Japanese pinball machines. The Japanese French Toast was fantastic, and the complimentary Ube dessert for the birthday girl was a super nice touch! On the flip side, the Pyro Benedict missed the mark--the shredded short ribs were very dry. The Green Tea Milk Punch ($12) looked good, but lacked flavor and wasn't worth it for my friends. Watch out for fees: They auto-added a 1.5% credit card surcharge without informing us upfront. It's frustrating for a larger, modern venue to pass off merchant fees like that. Check your bill carefully!

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Zen Thai

Before going to watch the Dodgers play the Diamondbacks, we stopped by Zen Thai and I'm really glad…read morewe did. It's such a cute little spot. The decor is super adorable, but honestly, the food is what really stood out. We ordered the Tom Kha, Pad Thai, and combination fried rice, and everything was so good. The Pad Thai had amazing flavor. We got everything at a medium spice level, which was perfect for me. I also loved that they let you choose from mild all the way up to extra Thai hot...my fiancé loves super spicy food, so that was a big plus since not every place offers that. We ate everything between the two of us. That's how good it was. The service was also great. He kept checking in on us without being over the top, which I appreciated.

Lights out, delicious food. This is what I've been missing for years, seeking authenticity and…read morespice that would make a jalapeño blush. From what we were told, this is food coming straight from home recipes. I was not expecting it in downtown Phoenix, but my goodness, what a gem. The locals have my envy.

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View from front/entrance towards the back/bar. Note: couches for the two large center tables, very cool! 5/2023

Our togo order: Drunken Noodle with beef, Hawaiian Fried Rice, Papaya Salad and Tom Yum soup

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Entrance to Zen Thai

Sottise

4.2

(217 reviews)

23.7 mi

A hidden, but well known gem in Phoenix, Sottise is an upscale restaurant set in what looks like a…read morerenocated Phoenix home from the 20s or 30s. I don't believe the server knew how to handle the less than formal style of the group I was with, but they did not turn us away and provided phenomenal service. The drinks had elegant garnish, and were well made. The most complicated might have been a vodka soda, but the additional touch was nice. For a start we ordered the oysters, which was kept everyone stuck between being nice and fair, and wanting to take all for themselves. We also ordered the octupus which was very good. For my main, I had the salmom rillete. Well made and pesented - I only thought to take pictures after I ate. Our group was never rushed for the bill and we enjoyed a beautiful evening sitting on their porch. I am looking forward to going back more "prepared" and enjoying their seabass or beef bourguignon.

I stumbled across this restaurant on Instagram and decided to give it a try--and I'm so glad I did…read more From the moment I walked in, the staff was incredibly welcoming. I chose to sit at the bar, which turned out to be the best decision. I tried the oysters, the escargot, and the burnt Madeleine dessert--each one was absolutely delicious. But the highlight of my experience was the bartender. He was young, charismatic, and made such great conversation. As a visitor, he made me feel genuinely welcome, which really elevated the entire experience. I believe his name was John C. (though for some reason I thought it was Liam!). Either way, he was fantastic. The gimlet he made incredible and expresso martini even better. I would highly recommend this restaurant--definitely sit at the bar if you can!

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Cute bar

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Devon S.

3 years ago

I pass thru the Phx area on business trips from the east coast off and on. Was last out there in the fall, heard some epic things about this place. Not a great experience. The staff were friendly, clean inside but the product the main event sorely lacked. I ordered a plain glaze and a chocolate. I couldn't finish eating either one of them! Take away the glazes and the donuts were too oily on the inside that you could barely taste the dough and it fell apart. It was just oily sugar. All the donuts I saw look bomb but all that polish mean nothing if you don't have a good base. No social media grabbing pics can come to the rescue. The concept is just confusing! Are they a donut or ice cream shop? If they want to compete with Dunkin in the mornings they need to slim down the offerings if any $$$ wants to be made. It--exists. Really nothing special. read more

Amelia M.

10 years ago

Fresh made to order donuts? HECK YES! This place is amazing. You can see your donuts being made from scratch. Any kind of topping you can imagine on a donut, they have. My favorites: -PB & J (Powered donut with peanut butter icing and rasberry jelly center) -OMG (Cinnamon sugar donut with maple icing and bacon topping) -Chocolate Coma (Chocolate icing, chocolate sprinkles, chocolate chips) The staff are super friendly and the decor and atmosphere here is very cute. It's just a great family run place with the best donuts in Phoenix. Highly recommended! read more

Thomas S.

Elite 21

184

8 years ago

Yum yum yum!!! This fresh made donut niche that's popping up can be hit and miss, in terms of flavors. Desert Donuts is a definite hit!! I have only tried a few of the flavors, but the one that stands out the most are the maple bacon donuts. Oh my goodness. A hot, crispy and soft donut, smothered in maple glaze, then topped with a bunch of bacon. Cmon people. We we born for this stuff! I'm glad my work is almost right across the street. Once I get into a morning shift again, this will be my foot spot for some serious bacon gorging! read more

Trey T.

10 months ago

This is one of the best donut shops I have ever been to it was a great experience the inside was such a vibe and the staff was nice I am telling everyone to go there I have never tasted anything better and it was just a plain no glaze no frosting donut and it was better than any donut I have had so please check this place out I highly recommend. read more

Kimberly A.

13 years ago

Love these Donuts! Once you start eating them you can not stop. Maple and bacon is my favorite but there are so many choices you can choose from. The quality of these donuts are amazing as well. Way better then store bought, or dunk n donuts. Also seems like a great place to take kids if you have them! read more

Shannon C.

118

10 years ago

This concept is very cool if you like cake donuts. It's kind of overwhelming when you first go in to order but they were nice & helped us figure it out. They cook your donuts fresh in front of you. You pick your toppings & done. I think it's kind of expensive but the kids really like it. read more

Judith D.

10 years ago

Their donuts are fantastic and authentically different than anything else we have ever tried. The bacon maple syrup donut was to die for. The coffee was an average cup of Joe but if they get some gourmet coffee in there I go there every day. I'll be going there at least once a week. read more

Clara P.

12 years ago

Can you say DELICIOUS!? You will after you eat here!! The donuts are made fresh right in front of you and the toppings are brilliantly executed. I have NEVER liked donuts. I took my kids here for a treat. I now love donuts. I love this place and hate it at the same time!! ;) read more

Emily R.

10 years ago

This is by far my favorite place to eat donuts with my Grandkids. They get very excited when I say we are going. They love all of the different combos you can choose for your toppings. It's really neat that they cook the donuts right in front of you when you order. read more

Sofia F.

3 years ago

This was our first time visiting. OMGosh! If you have not tried this place, it's time you do! They have changed up their menu and have amazing new items to offer! The donuts were very good and better than we expected. If you like donuts, this place is a must try. read more

Laurie D.

4 years ago

These donuts are too delicious! The flavors were great and I got adventurous ordering a few unusual ones, just yummy. The staff were so friendly and delightful. I recommend this as the place to go when your sweet tooth demands attention. read more

Britteny M.

12 years ago

The staff here is SO sweet, and the coffee is always really fresh which I love. I always recommend this place to friends because the donuts are the best (and affordable which is nice). Must haves include caramel bacon and boston cream. read more

Huger M.

1 year ago

I tried the chocolate donut, and it was decent. The flavor was a bit bland, and it could have been fresher. The icing was too thick and overpowering. The dough was a bit dense. Overall, it was just okay, not amazing. read more

Aaron G.

10 years ago

What can I say? Its absolutely delicious. The staff is great, the ingredients are creative and unique, and the place is clean! I am lucky (albeit heavier) for living so close to them! read more

Joseph C.

9 years ago

Stopped in as I was in the area on business and was more than happy I did. Geat variety of custom made cake donuts, terrific coffee, and superb service. Amazing!!! read more

Markes T.

1 year ago

The donuts were okay, but not great. The glaze was too sweet for my taste. The texture was a bit dry and crumbly. I expected more flavor. Overall, just average. read more

Megan F.

4 years ago

The owners are meth heads and don't give a crap about their customers do not go here. Plus when I worked here it flooded and they did literally nothing about it read more

Tanya L.

7 years ago

Not only are the donuts AMAZING, the services matches. Highly recommend. So many options, and they even asked about allergies to be safe. Incredible place. read more

Jack U.