I had read about DJ's bakery, but for some reason had never been. So I popped by this morning at 7 AM. I felt like there were miles and miles of donuts. The case was absolutely gorgeous - filled with both yeast and cake donuts as well as this ham and cheese filled pretzel that I had read about and an amazing looking sticky bun. I was trying to get to work so I didn't have time to take a lot of photos. I chose the cake, chocolate covered donut, and the ham and cheese stuffed pretzel. I have no picture of this donut because I ate it in the car on the way to work because I just couldn't stand it. It was phenomenal. Of course a cake donut has a different texture than a yeast doughnut And it was soft yet cakey. I thought the chocolate icing was amazing. It was a little sweet, but I loved that about it. There are tables inside and a couple tables outside but as it is 29° I didn't sit outside. I jumped in my car and ate my donut on the way to work. The woman behind the counter said she is one of the owners, but I didn't get her name. I am bad. But she was lovely and just so kind. read more

DJ’s Bakery - Miles of donuts - Donuts Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Our FAVORITE donut place and there are a lot of donut shops here!! Our ultimate favorite flavors are Maple glazed, Bear Claw, Cinnamon Roll glazed, and Apple Fritter. They ran out of the Maple glazed when I came so I got the Bear Claw, Apple Fritter, and decided to try their Cinnamon Roll that was more flaky. It's always so hard choosing because everything looks amazing!! Service is great and the young lady was very friendly. Everything tasted fantastic and that flaky Cinnamon Roll had a great sweet and buttery flavor!! I still prefer the glazed but it was good! They thankfully had parking but it was pretty full around 10:30am and they had lots of dine-ins!! read more

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Wow! Just wow. Unassuming but they deliver on flavor. I sampled a coconut donut what was thick, moist and yummy. They pretzel sticks are reasonably priced and a perfect quick snack. The standout star was the ham and cheese pretzel, poetic gooey goodness; and still fresh and warm from the oven. Friendly service also. Will be back for those craveable ham and cheese pretzels. read more

Ok, this is a hidden gem! What is mostly a donut pastry shop has a hidden secret! Pretzels! The ham and cheeses stuffed pretzel is an incredible treat! I also picked up a couple of pretzel sticks. The first bite fills your mouth with the best fresh pretzel taste I've had. Forget auntie Anne's and those kiosk style pretzels. This is the real deal. Service was friendly and fast. read more

DJ’s Bakery - Donuts Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Absolutely amazing. Not only are the donuts absolutely incredible, the people are the nicest. The Vietnamese coffee is so good and the buttermilk donuts are some of the best. We came close to closing and she gave us a fantastic experience and a bunch of complimentary donuts. Will definitely be coming back! read more

I love this place and make it a point to visit everytime I come home! I got 6 donuts for $9.50. Apple fritters always costs a little more though. Service is fast and you're always in and out. This year they are on break from Jan 1-17. We always get: - glazed donut - chocolate glaze - apple fritter - chocolate - pumpkin read more

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Fantastic affordable family run bakery. This bakery was recommended by a friend and I've gone back every week since she told me. The staff are friendly and the offerings are great. Parking out front can be a bit tight, but people are usually in and out quickly so haven't had a real problem. I first had a bear claw and cream filled long John and today I went for the cinnamon roll variation. Cinnamon Pastry: It's not bad. Definitely prefer a risen product. But good if you want more of a croissant feel. Cinnamon Roll: I was amazed how good this thing tasted for the price point. Let's just say that I went to a certain famous local brand's bakery and would recommend this shop over that! The texture of the roll was very light and melts in your mouth. read more

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We like the apple fritter. They are always friendly and you can get in and out quickly.

If you're a fan of donuts, DJ's Bakery is a must visit. This place is extremely popular and after having had them twice on a weekend visit to Ann Arbor, it is clear why. Unlike the donuts are competitor chain donut shops, DJ's are pillowy soft and full of flavor. They have a wide variety of flavors each one as scrumptious as the next. They also serve other bakery items as well including soft pretzels, fritters, and others. read more

Apparently I wasn't sick of paczki yet after eating a ton of them from three bakeries over the pre-paczki day weekend. On paczki day, I decided to try another two bakeries, and DJ's Bakery was the most recommended in Ann Arbor. I stopped by prior to lunch and there was a line 7 or 8 parties deep. It went really quickly though, maybe less than 5 minutes to the front - they are super efficient with getting everything packed up and ready to go. I already had way too many paczki the past couple of days so I only picked up two: Custard Paczki ($2.50) - The first thing I noticed were just how large and heavy these were. My best guess is that these are something like 50% bigger than everyone else. When I picked them up, I could feel that they slightly warm to the touch, a very promising sign that these were very fresh. As I bit into the pastry, I noticed that the color of the dough was a pretty stark yellow, indicating just how rich the dough is with egg yolks. The texture was similar to really rich brioche, much denser than a normal yeast donut, with a very nice chewiness that was chewy but lighter on the teeth than a developed bread dough. The filling they use is a pretty standard custard and the top of the paczki is dipped in chocolate. Overall this was a delicious pastry. Cream Paczki ($2.50) - Again, the dough was every bit as fantastic as the custard paczki. The filling was the only difference, and this I thought was very good. The cream was smooth, sweet, and had a rich taste. Delicious. The paczki here are the largest and cheapest (by 75 cents) of the 5 places I visited. This was also the only bakery where I regretted not buying more. DJ's is my #1 pick so far for paczki considering both cost and deliciousness. Edit: I actually enjoyed DJ's so much that I went back during the weekend to try out their normal donuts, this time to compare against two of the other highest recommended donut places in/near Ann Arbor. We decided to get the classic glazed and a cream long john from each place to compare. Glazed Donut ($1.65) - This donut looked the tallest of the three glazed yeast donuts but it kind of caved in as I ate. The holes in the dough are way larger making this very fluffy and airy. The center hole almost closes in on itself due to how much it puffs out. The donut is soft and very compressible and is the most uniform looking donut, big, with both sides looking almost perfect. The donut is fried well and has a nice golden brown color on both sides, with the requisite strip of lighter colored dough in the middle. The glaze adheres pretty well, but also has portions that flake off. Cream Long John ($2.25) - This is the only one of the three without chocolate ganache on top. Instead of being filled from piping into a hole, this one is cut in half and filled with cream. The cream is by far the smoothest cream of the three and has the most pleasant mouthfeel. The exterior tastes of fried dough without much sugar. Overall, it's not as sweet as the long johns from the other bakeries. Again, the donuts here are superb and my favorite of the three bakeries I visited. DJ's is the place I will return to when I'm in Ann Arbor and in a donut mood. read more

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Ok. This place is damn good! Had a half dozen donuts for a group meeting. Absolutely lovely. Classic glazed and jelly filled donuts were delicious. My frame of reference is the independent owned donut shops in California, which are simply outstanding where ever you go in the state. Dunkin' Donuts...forget about it! To be honest, I don't recall the price, which means not too much, not too little. Service was fast and I was there when it opened as I'm an early riser. Location and interior were good and parking was simple. 5 stars! read more

Great quality fresh donuts at an affordable price. I also love and appreciate the Philly style pretzels they have. The service is also very friendly read more

Clean, simple Bakery featuring classic donuts and pastries + some seasonal favs. Usually busy but the staff moves super fast! This place has my vote for top five best apple fritters! read more

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Literally the perfect business. Prices are amazing. The donuts are fantastic. The staff is great. The options are awesome. If I lived right by there, I would go here every day. read more

The apple fritters are dangerously amazing. It has crispy edges and is soft and fluffy on the inside. I love the small chunks of apple inside. I came in the afternoon and they still tasted so fresh. It paired well with an iced Vietnamese coffee, which was sweet and delicious. The space is casual and has some inside and outside seating. read more

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My dentist Dr Westfall is right around the corner and every time I go there I get a couple of dozen of their donuts and take them to Ashley Court for the residents. My late wife was a resident until she passed away in 2024. Both D and J's and Ashley Court are exceptional places and deserve to be recognized for their services. read more

The BEST donuts in all of Ann Arbor, hands down! The donuts are fresh, fluffy, and delicious! I visited Ann Arbor recently for a work trip, and stopped by DJ's because of the stellar reviews. The woman at the counter was so sweet and had the biggest smile on her face when I walked in! The assortment of donuts was vast - I couldn't decide, so I opted for a dozen. After picking them out, I was floored by the price - $20 and some of them were specialty donuts!!! Incredibly reasonably priced!! I took them home with me to Detroit, and my family agreed they were amazing. The donuts stayed fresh for two whole days - unheard of! I wish I could have stayed to have coffee, but I was already late for a meeting. However, the atmosphere was very warm and inviting. I'll have to take my family next time I'm in the area! read more

DJ’s Bakery - Assorted dozen! - Donuts Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

The donuts here were pretty good! It was my first time here and I came in the afternoon. There was a short line. I was disappointed to find the one donut I wanted they had sold out of so I went with my next two choices. They were fresh and tasty! I definitely plan on visiting again and coming earlier next time to ensure I get to try my fav! read more

I drive a little further for this place but it's worth it, fresh donuts and pretzels yum especially the ones with ham and cheese then top it off with an iced Vietnamese coffee. This is also my paczki day go too the line goes by quickly and the paczkis have the best crunch. Reviewed: February 2024 read more

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Best donuts in Ann Arbor, baked fresh daily and great selection. Don't sleep on their Vietnamese iced coffee

I was looking for a new donut place. I read some reviews and was curious. OMG! I had the crème stick and the bear claw. They both literally melted in my mouth. Light, tasty and not a heavy donut. The crème in the crème stick had the right amount of sweetness for this donut. The bearclaw had an apple filling which made this donut amazing! This must be the place to be on a Saturday morning based on the cars in the parking lot. The service was fast and with a smile. If you are looking for someplace to enjoy a coffee with your delicious goodie, there are plenty of places to sit in this light and airy place. You will need to make sure you get there early in the day. They have a sign that tells you when they are out of donuts. read more

Excellent every time. We always stop here when we are in town with our daughter being a student at U of M. Outstanding old fashioned donuts. My wife lives the chocolate cake donuts. You can't go wrong at DJ's! read more

You can't beat these donuts! The best in the area. Also try the pretzels including the cheese and ham and cheese varieties! Always friendly service at the counter! read more

I forgot to take photos because it was so early and I was so hungry, but had 3 donuts and they were all amazing. The yeast donut was my favorite. It was soft with crispy edges. So good. The gentleman who served me was much nicer than he had to be for 5am, so shoutout for the great service. read more

I consider myself a donut expert and decided to check this place out during a recent visit to Ann Arbor, , these are fantastic, especially the cream filled split long John looking one. At first I was concerned that there was no frosting on top, but it works very nicely. The cream inside (not custard) was very light. Highly recommended. I was also very surprised by their prices. Very reasonable. 4 donuts and a bottle of water for $5.50. Great service and a full parking lot. Good omen read more

Yummy local donut shop/ bakery that I keep seeing people walking in non stop during morning. I am assuming it is Asian owned, because they have Thai ice tea and Vietnamese coffee. I already ate 3 donuts so I didn't want anything sweet. Yeast donuts are huge, a bigger than average. Taste like they have a little more egg in batter than usual that really enhance the flavor and not just flour and sugar. I will definitely try other bake goods next time. read more

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Best chocolate covered yellow cake donut I've ever had. Girl at check out super friendly. read more

Small bakery with great owners. You can't beat anything they sell here, it's fantastic!! And very fresh, always. The paczki they make is far better than you'll ever have. Everyone reaches about Hamtramck, but they don't fill them like DJ's. Trust me, I've been to many far Tuesday baskets over 50 years, and this is my go to. read more

This place has the most phenomenal doughnuts I've ever had. They keep me making the drive on my lunch break. The cake doughnuts have almost a ganache fudge topping and the yeast ones have the best spring and crunch with the glaze. These are the doughnuts I dream about lol. The service is quick and the workers are kind. read more

I had planned to go to Hamtramck to celebrate (as I often do) Paczki day but alas my schedule got the best of me and I was unable to go. I was also unable to make it out to my other usual paczki day spot (Paris Bakery in Livonia, the one we went to when I was growing up). So for the first time in a few years, I was without my go-to paczki on paczki day. My husband, being the amazing fella he is, went on a quest to at least get me some locally. Most of the obvious spots were sold out but DJ's came to mind. He called over and they said they did still have some in stock and he went to pick us up a half dozen. Now, as a 1st generation Polish gal, my standards for paczki are fairly high. My family and I even got together a few weeks ago to make our own. And my friends? DJ's Bakery nailed it. They were HUGE, fried to deep golden perfection. Fluffy but with good chew. Not too heavy, even though they were a substantial size. I got the custard, cream, and raspberry varieties to try and all were great, though the custard was hands down my favorite. I sent a photo of the box to my grew-up-in-Poland mom and aunt they both responded in enthusiastic approval. And the best part? They tasted just as good the next day as they did the day before. Often they get stale or soggy but their paczki remained just as tasty. I still love the pageantry of a good Hamtramck celebration but it's so good to know there's an amazing spot to go to for a really good paczki right here in town. read more

We were visiting the area and I decided to stop in here because of the great reviews!! These doughnuts were amazing. We tried the apple fritter, bear claw, long John with custard, and cinnamon roll. Every one was delicious!!! My husbands favorite was the bear claw!! Definitely a 10/10. We would definitely stop back in if we get back to Ann Arbor!!!!!! Thank you and keep up the good work!! read more

Glory to you and your donuts! This is it. This is my new donut place. The donuts are light as air, decadent, sugary confections. I ordered 2 dozen for work, and I have never seen them disappear more quickly. I came here because they were open on a Monday, and they take card. I'll come back because of the excellent service and glorious donuts. read more

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Dj's is the best place to get donuts, muffins etc!! Always so fresh and tasty!!! The service is good and the place is clean!!

Friendly service, ambiance is casual. I liked it because it is no frills, comfortable vibe and the donuts are so delicious! They also have fresh pretzel sticks( so yummy) read more

I don't know how i got so lucky to live close to a place that sells the worlds best donuts!! The service is amazing and run by the nicest family. Everything is always served so fresh, you can tell it just came out of the oven. Nothing tops their glazed bow tie twist donuts or incredible turkey & cheese croissants. I'd eat them everyday if i could! 1000/10 bakery - a must try when in Ann Arbor!! read more

This is the spot to go for Paczki in Ann Arbor if you're not in the mood to drive to Hamtramck and didn't preorder Paczki from Zingermans or Argus. A good choice of flavors and they weren't out by the morning. They're also great for doughnuts the other 364 days of the year ;) read more

I'm a DJ's regular. It's my go-to donut place. The donuts are tasty and pretty cheap. The BEST donuts in the area for me. I've tried many of the donuts here, I strongly recommend the yeasty non-cake donuts, they are really soft and pillowy. As DJ's popularity grows, they do run out of certain donuts as it gets later in the day, so get in early if you can! read more

This spot does not look like much, but one can't judge by looks alone. The clerk was friendly and I ordered a variety of baked goods and drinks. The Iced-Viet and Thai Iced tea were pleasant and pre-sweetened. If you don't want it sweet go with the regular iced-coffee. Now on to the star of the show. The doughnuts. The eclair was excellent. I would prefer a denser chocolate glaze but still good. The apple fritters were also a hit. Was not crazy about the pretzels. The exterior was too soft- ate bread-like. read more

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Fast service and good food, what more can you say. The place could benefit from a remodel.

Wonderful donuts! Always kind and quick service, but truly some of the best donuts in MI, go for the glazed read more

DJ’s Bakery - Donuts Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan