Our first time through, we created a sampler plate of sorts. I'm not much for donuts so I'm just going to relay what the family said: amazing, crazy flavors, fresh, mmmmmmmmm. Personally, I think there were too many options and they weren't all in one organized place. That makes taking younger children (and a donut-crazy husband) there quite a drawn out process. I also think it's all the people in front of you in line struggling with their decisions that creates the long wait. All in all, if you live in the area and you want a yummy, quirky donut, then this is your place. But a tip for the parents: you know what your kids like. Leave them at home and go solo. read more

I liked it, my husband didn't. It's according to your taste! Definitely doesn't stand up to Bosa considering taste and price.

I went in one day and just thought I'd try it but man am I glad I did. I got the bacon donut it's my new favorite thing in the world.

OMGosh! The best donut I have ever had! They make it to order, you choose the toppings and it comes out hot and delicious! I got caramel and toasted coconut and it was amazing! They also serve coffee, fresh beans delivered weekly! Espresso , and fresh iced tea made brewed with tea leaves. I am definitely going to be a regular. I just got home and I'm craving it already read more

I made my first trip to Desert Donuts today and oh boy! I went thinking I would get a crueller or bear claw and found something far superior... donuts made on the spot, piping hot with my personal choice of toppings!!! I purchased 4 to go... awesome! Couple things... go online, choose your toppings in advance and better yet, call in your order as the line can be rather long. They offer fresh roasted coffee from Passport Coffee, a local roaster in Scottsdale so the java is just as great as the donuts! One thing... check your order, sometimes they miss a topping. read more

Delicious and made to order! Nothing is better then a hot fresh donut. My favorite is the raspberry cheesecake donut. A must try!

I highly recommend stopping here! I am not a donut person - I never finish one. We went here for my daughter and I decided to try the Bavarian cream. It was warm and cakey and simply delicious. I finished the whole donut (a first!) and it was worth the calories. Enjoyable for the whole family. To add to this delightful experience, the owner was so nice from start to finish. read more

Wonderful donuts at a terrific price. Everyone that works there is great. So glad a small business that took a chance is doing so well. Love it. read more

I've passed this place many times and finally stopped in to try it. These are your pricy donuts with all the crazy flavors but here's what's worth the price: 1) they make them to order so how bad can a fresh hot donut be? 2) the people running the place are super nice, 3) you can order whatever you want, so if a bacon donut isn't your thing they will make you traditional ones too. Everything we tried was very good and we'll be back. read more

My family first visited this place a couple years back and I was not a fan, but this past weekend after we moved close by we decided to try again and the donuts were great! Creative concoctions that my kids loved. Maple bacon was my favorite. read more

Love this place! I recommended this place and boy this place doesnt disappoint! Hot fresh doughnuts with some not so normal toppings! My kids beg to go back for more! This place is a great place to have coffee and doughnuts and read a book! They even have books for you to read if you find yourself without a book read more

If only I lived in Arizona..... literally the best donuts ever! my sister and I saw a sign while driving on the highway, looked it up and got up early on the day we were flying out just to drive here to get donuts, and wished we had come earlier in our vacay because we would've come every day of our trip. Totally worth it, totally warm, fresh and delicious. Wishing they'd franchise, because I'd definitely work at one in Chicago! read more

These doughnuts are hard and not good... I wouldn't choose these doughnuts. There is a place called Sweethearts Donuts and those are amazing!! This place isn't great. read more

If you love donuts, I recommend you stop! We found this little place by accident. It didn't come up in our initial Yelp search. I'm so glad we found it! You pick which of the specialty donuts you want (they typically have 12 choices each day). Then, they make your donut to order. Fresh, fun, unique. The donuts have a crispy edge that I loved. They are not quite a heavy cake donut and yet not the light commercial style either. A balance of the two. We tried Bavarian, Almond Joy, Chunky Monkey, and Caramel delight. The one I wish I tried...Bacon Blast, but I left myself a reason to return soon. read more

Absolutely delicious! New here in town and this was on a list of must try items, needless to say, I made it here this morning! I bought two for myself and two for my wife; I had the Bacon Blast and Carlton... both were GREAT! We will undoubtedly be back on a regular basis now that we around just around the corner. read more

Staff is friendly and the donuts are pretty good as long as you design a good combo of flavors and toppings. Their examples are helpful, just wish they had more pictures of recommendations read more

We have been the desert donuts 3 to 4 times. The kids absolutely love it. It's the whole experience of going through and kind of making your own donuts. I myself think that there is not a lot of flavor. Customer service was OK.but again the kids loved it. You get to watch the donuts go through the process. read more

Kids enjoyed the freshly made donuts and the fact that you get to choose your own flavors. Cool concept! Staff was friendly and efficient!

My first time there as my hubby had not stopped talking about it since he found it on his way to Sedona. Family owned and hands on the job. Very friendly, delightful people. The donuts were excellent. I too tried the bacon maple and it was delicious. Actually we bought a dozen, and although not quite as good as eating them on location, they were fine next day. If you like cake donuts you will love the wide selection offered hot straight from the donut machine. Very clean, and super friendly. read more

Took the opportunity to have a donut this morning. My DH and I stopped by and not big donut consumers we were impressed with the fresh tasty's donuts. They are amazing warm. We had a Bavarian Cream, Snickers, chocolate and raspberry filled. They were all really good. The staff was friendly and inviting. Would recommend if you are looking for a sweet fix. read more

These donuts are absolutely ridiculous! Individually handmade to order, perfect presentation, fresh and hot. I never thought such artistic excellence could be applied to a mere donut. I drive 30 minutes each way for these beautiful babies! read more

This is by far the best donut place I have ever been to! The donuts are fresh and hot and you can chose whatever you want to glaze or garnish them with. So far, I have tried the raspberry filled, maple glazed, cinnamon and sugar, and lemon glazed. Every one has been better than the next! read more

Loved the attitude and help of the owner and staff! Just wish they'd have a non-dairy donut for ME to try. but my husband and grandkids loved creating and eating their choices! read more

Looked at reviews for here and fractured prune. I haven't tried fractured prune but this place had better reviews so I decided to give it a shot! The bacon doughnut was the BOMB!!! Literally was not a single bad doughnut in the box and we tried 12 different ones....will be back! Honestly don't even have a desire to try fractured prune either. read more

Love this place!!!! The workers are SO NUCE!!!! And the donuts are always freshly made. I would give it 5 stars except the coffee is in carafes so it's not as hot as I would like. read more

These are by far THE best donuts I have ever had in my life! My brother lives out here and brought us here yesterday. The workers are very friendly, the delux bowl and the donuts are so dreamy. We will drive 6 hours to come back. So delicious! read more

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Had my first Desert Donut this morning & can't wait to try it again! Will be bringing these to my work to share with my coworkers because they are so good I want everyone to try them! read more

I love great customer service so I'll start with that first. Heading up to Flag for the day we decided to stop in Anthem for a bite to eat. We passed a highway sign for donuts and the Mr. can't ever resist donuts so the decision was made to stop in. We walk in and I look around for a donut case and didn't see one so I must've had a confused look on my face because Brandon behind the register greeted us and asked if we had been in before. He then explained the concept. Each donut is freshly fried to order then you pick your toppings. Wait, so, it's not a donut made 6 hours ago?! Sign me up! We ordered the following: Banana bread - dipped in banana frosting, and I think cinnamon and sugar and then dipped again in chocolate chips. Peanut butter & bacon - simple, dunked in PB and fresh (real) bacon Peanut butter cup - dunked in PB and then in chocolate chips Maple bacon - maple sauce and big bacon crumbles. We inhaled them so quickly I forgot to snap a pic! The donut alone, we agreed, might be the best cake donut we've ever had. Light and airy with a crisp outside. Perfect base for the toppings. Each frosting had just the right amount of flavor but not overpowering. They're hot so the chocolate chips kind of soften up and meld with the frosting. It's pretty dang good, you guys! Plus they're affordable at under 1.50 each. You can't beat a gormet donut at a decent price. Thank you Brandon and "Employee #5" for making us feel welcome and making superb donuts. Fantastic concept! We'll be back! read more

Donuts made fresh right in front of you!!! Amazing flavors to choose from. Very nice and clean establishment and the staff is extremely nice and helpful! If you need donuts and you're in this area no one can compete!! read more

Super yummy!!! Can't just eat one. They are prepared to however you want them and fresh and hot every time.

I honestly don't think I can go to any other donut shop ever again. Donuts are delicious! Tons of combos and you can create your own as well!!! Even the classic donut is tastier than any other donut. I went in with my 1 year old (who also loved the donuts!) and ordered a dozen- variety of their own creations. Not only did the come out hot and delicious, but FAST! We live close by and will definitely be coming here more often. read more

Delicious donuts made right in front of you. Whether you are a cake donut person or a light and airy donut person, these donuts will be sure to please. I just wish they were a little closer! read more

Loved the taste and the texture it was the best donut I've ever had the store was the cleanest I've seen in any store I've been to. I loved the atmosphere of the donut place and the employees were exquisitely nice definitely will be going back read more

On our way out of Peoria headed for Sedona and we needed gas and breakfast. The name "dessert donuts" was catchy and I love donuts! We stopped in for a late breakfast. All the donuts are made fresh- BONUS! We decided to add a little protein to our breakfast, LOL, and ordered the Deluxe Breakfast Bowl with a Bacon Blast donut on the side. The deluxe bowl is a donut, topped with eggs, sausage gravy, bacon and cheese. So delicious that I quickly discounted the calories down to zero because I'm on vacation and my friends back in Chicago are suffering with -10 with the wind chill and its 60 right now. Getting back to the bowl the sweetness and savory are a good blend and you can't go wrong with this choice. The Bacon Blast Donut was also delicious and the fresh donut base was amazing, just too good! Thanks for starting my day out on a good foot. Everyone in the shop was helpful, welcoming and checked to make sure we had a great experience. Come to the western suburbs of Chicago. read more

This place is fantastic. Owners are great and friendly staff. The donuts or simply amazing!

First time here, have never heard of a custom donut shop that will literally put any toppings you want on a donut. I went with the almond joy and peanut butter cup. They were both amazing. Donuts are so soft and moist. Best donuts in the Phoenix area by far. Will definitely be back. read more

These donuts are delicious. I bought an assorted dozen for my coworkers and got rave reviews. They're a little more expensive than grocery store donuts but well worth it because you taste the freshness and they have a wide variety of creative choices. read more

Wow what's a great donut. Great homemade donuts in front of you and you choose your toppings. Definitely will be coming back here. If it's busy it's worth the wait. read more

Seriously if you havent given this place a shot yet, your missing out. Such friendly people, amazing food! I cant get enough.

Very good donuts and interesting selection of flavors in a awesome way. You can also get ice cream thrown on top of a warm donut which is always a plus. Only reason I'm not giving it 5 stars is they only do a heavy cake style donut. If they had a lighter, fluffier donut on a day you just don't want something so thick, I couldn't see any reason to not give it 5 stars. Quality flavor no doubt! read more