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This could have been a good donut. The throwback color scheme, and 80s vibe was giving "classic local donut shop." Unfortunately these donuts are just big and heavy. The icing on the glazed was too sweet and slightly wet. You can tell they use cheap ingredients. I literally gave a half dozen donuts to a guy who was upset they sold out. I feel bad for Columbus Indiana, their donut standards are very low.
If you are looking for a solid donut and world class coffee, then you need to visit Donut Central. They a have a large selection of donuts to chose from and this morning, I choose a plain yeast donut and a raspberry filled Bismarck donut. I also grabbed a large coffee to wash them down, on my way home from working in Columbus this week. Donut Central is in a nondescript building that looks like it might have been a grocery store in a previous life. The front of the building is lined with an assortment of businesses and Donut Central is around the corner towards the back side of the building. They have plenty of parking. Opening at 5:30, you can stop in and grab a quick bite on your way to work, no matter how early you need to be at work. There are a few tables inside, and there is a definite 80's retro vibe with the color choices. They have a large display case where you can peruse the donuts and make your choice.When I went in, they weren't busy so I was in and out in just a few minutes. I expect they can get busy so you might have to wait a few minutes. As I was driving home, I grabbed the yeast donut out of the bag and took a bite. The donut was light, fluffy, and yeasty. Just like you would expect. All in all, a decent donut. It wasn't the best I have ever had, but it was a far cry better than most. I decided to save the Bismarck till later and started in on my coffee. Taking that first sip and I knew we had a winner. A dark, deep, slightly acidic, and flavorful liquid was contained in that cup and I was a happy camper. Too many places serve cheap coffee that has been ground for months, lost all of its flavor, and as a burnt quality to it because it has sat on the burner for too long. It wasn't until this evening, as I was sitting down to write this review that I dug in to the Biskmarck. I realize it was several hours after I purchased the donuts but I have to say I was a bit disappointed with it. I made the mistake of inhaling with that first bite and ingested a cloud of powdered sugar. The powdered sugar was overly plentiful and had to be scraped off. Now remember, this is a raspberry filled Bismarck so I was expecting raspberry jam. It is there and it is plentiful but I had to eat half of the donut to find it. The next time I am in Columbus and have time to stop at Donut Central, I think I will stick to the yeast donut, and try something else. The Bismarck wasn't bad, it just wasn't for me. Overall, it is the coffee that will get me to come back. I'll have to experiment with their other donut selections and try to find something that hits like the coffee does. Donut Central is a nice place. They make decent donuts. They have GREAT coffee. You should give Donut Central a try.
In town visiting friends and wanted to go to the farmers market which was not open yet. So instead I stumbled into this donut place. Yum. Sooooo many choices (cake and yeast, simple and fanciful), super friendly staff, and Tinker coffee. There was a little bit of a line but it moved quickly and I would have waited much longer now that I know how great the donuts are!
Delicious donuts ! Definately must try their croissant donut with maple icing! Their oeanut butter chocolate donut is delicious too.
I have never tried boba tea- it's an experience for sure, but very tasty! These donuts are perfect!! There is nothing worse than getting a filled donut & there is not a lot of filling. The Strawberry filling was the Perfect Amount!! It didn't ooze out too much and I was able to get filling with every bite! The turtle donut is a cinnamon roll. It's made for sharing for sure! It is very delicious! I will make special trips to Columbus for this place
I enjoyed all three types of donuts I picked up here. I like to pick a variety of tastes and was pleased with the available selections. They had a raspberry bismark with powdered sugar which I really preferred to a super sweet icing some places have. I also ordered a cinnamon roll which had good size, had a satisfying bite and used an icing glaze, but not overwhelmingly sweet. My favorite was another bismark that had peanut butter cream inside, a chocolate dipped bottom that gave a crisp break (like on a frosted ice cream cone). The top had another soft layer of chocolate to hold the chopped peanuts on. Wow! The shop is a little hard to find for first timers. Although the address says it is on Central, the shop is located on the southwest corner of the building so it is easier to get to via Cottage Avenue or 14th St. There is plenty of free parking. Inside, there is a large dining area and nice, clean restrooms. The order counter and display is on your right. Tucked away in a corner by the counter is the coffee station. I don't think they offer as many drink options as a coffee house, but it is nice that they at least have the basics covered since coffee is such a great way to clear the accumulating sweet taste you get from eating more than one donut. Good service, nice selection, and once you find it, a nice shop to go to. Review #3534
6 months ago
Best donuts in Columbus. Price is a little high, but totally worth it. Get there quick, because they sell out of specialty and popular donuts by mid morning. Nice seating area for a relaxing Saturday morning read more
2 years ago
Yummy Donuts! A must try indeed! Servers were very friendly a pleasant. A lil hole in the wall but in side was nicely decorated. Unfortunately when I got here place was about to close. So if want a good selection of donuts prob best to come early! read more
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3 years ago
This could have been a good donut. The throwback color scheme, and 80s vibe was giving "classic local donut shop." Unfortunately these donuts are just big and heavy. The icing on the glazed was too sweet and slightly wet. You can tell they use cheap ingredients. I literally gave a half dozen donuts to a guy who was upset they sold out. I feel bad for Columbus Indiana, their donut standards are very low. read more
If you are looking for a solid donut and world class coffee, then you need to visit Donut Central. They a have a large selection of donuts to chose from and this morning, I choose a plain yeast donut and a raspberry filled Bismarck donut. I also grabbed a large coffee to wash them down, on my way home from working in Columbus this week. Donut Central is in a nondescript building that looks like it might have been a grocery store in a previous life. The front of the building is lined with an assortment of businesses and Donut Central is around the corner towards the back side of the building. They have plenty of parking. Opening at 5:30, you can stop in and grab a quick bite on your way to work, no matter how early you need to be at work. There are a few tables inside, and there is a definite 80's retro vibe with the color choices. They have a large display case where you can peruse the donuts and make your choice.When I went in, they weren't busy so I was in and out in just a few minutes. I expect they can get busy so you might have to wait a few minutes. As I was driving home, I grabbed the yeast donut out of the bag and took a bite. The donut was light, fluffy, and yeasty. Just like you would expect. All in all, a decent donut. It wasn't the best I have ever had, but it was a far cry better than most. I decided to save the Bismarck till later and started in on my coffee. Taking that first sip and I knew we had a winner. A dark, deep, slightly acidic, and flavorful liquid was contained in that cup and I was a happy camper. Too many places serve cheap coffee that has been ground for months, lost all of its flavor, and as a burnt quality to it because it has sat on the burner for too long. It wasn't until this evening, as I was sitting down to write this review that I dug in to the Biskmarck. I realize it was several hours after I purchased the donuts but I have to say I was a bit disappointed with it. I made the mistake of inhaling with that first bite and ingested a cloud of powdered sugar. The powdered sugar was overly plentiful and had to be scraped off. Now remember, this is a raspberry filled Bismarck so I was expecting raspberry jam. It is there and it is plentiful but I had to eat half of the donut to find it. The next time I am in Columbus and have time to stop at Donut Central, I think I will stick to the yeast donut, and try something else. The Bismarck wasn't bad, it just wasn't for me. Overall, it is the coffee that will get me to come back. I'll have to experiment with their other donut selections and try to find something that hits like the coffee does. Donut Central is a nice place. They make decent donuts. They have GREAT coffee. You should give Donut Central a try. read more
In town visiting friends and wanted to go to the farmers market which was not open yet. So instead I stumbled into this donut place. Yum. Sooooo many choices (cake and yeast, simple and fanciful), super friendly staff, and Tinker coffee. There was a little bit of a line but it moved quickly and I would have waited much longer now that I know how great the donuts are! read more
4 years ago
Delicious donuts ! Definately must try their croissant donut with maple icing! Their oeanut butter chocolate donut is delicious too. read more
I have never tried boba tea- it's an experience for sure, but very tasty! These donuts are perfect!! There is nothing worse than getting a filled donut & there is not a lot of filling. The Strawberry filling was the Perfect Amount!! It didn't ooze out too much and I was able to get filling with every bite! The turtle donut is a cinnamon roll. It's made for sharing for sure! It is very delicious! I will make special trips to Columbus for this place read more
I enjoyed all three types of donuts I picked up here. I like to pick a variety of tastes and was pleased with the available selections. They had a raspberry bismark with powdered sugar which I really preferred to a super sweet icing some places have. I also ordered a cinnamon roll which had good size, had a satisfying bite and used an icing glaze, but not overwhelmingly sweet. My favorite was another bismark that had peanut butter cream inside, a chocolate dipped bottom that gave a crisp break (like on a frosted ice cream cone). The top had another soft layer of chocolate to hold the chopped peanuts on. Wow! The shop is a little hard to find for first timers. Although the address says it is on Central, the shop is located on the southwest corner of the building so it is easier to get to via Cottage Avenue or 14th St. There is plenty of free parking. Inside, there is a large dining area and nice, clean restrooms. The order counter and display is on your right. Tucked away in a corner by the counter is the coffee station. I don't think they offer as many drink options as a coffee house, but it is nice that they at least have the basics covered since coffee is such a great way to clear the accumulating sweet taste you get from eating more than one donut. Good service, nice selection, and once you find it, a nice shop to go to. Review #3534 read more
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Donut Central has changed Columbus for the better. It has given us high-quality specialty donuts like the maple bacon donut, a treat we never knew we were lacking. It makes a killer chocolate covered cream filled, and I'm pretty sure I'm the office hero this week for taking a dozen of its donuts to work. I've heard it's made many a happy kid and even saved marriages. All in all, if you haven't been to Donut Central, plan to stop by in the very near future. read more
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We've had donuts here, I think about 4 times. It's always been carryout and never had a issue with the quality. They have a good selection and everything always tastes fresh. read more
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They just opened, so this is a review of a burgeoning location. GOING WELL: The donuts are just pleasant; there's a variety of flavors and it looks as though they'll have rotating specialty donuts, but the current list will cover your donut needs for sure. The only "disappointment" is that the Nutella Bismarck is not filled (just seems like a thing you should know), but other than that, the donuts reflect a respectable price point for boutique donuts. The environment is pastel and limited for indoor seating, but is reasonably sized with room to expand to outdoor seating in warmer months. Staff is friendly and attentive. Also, to bury the lead, NITRO COLD BREW IN TAP. That's really all you coffee lovers need to know. NEEDS IMPROVEMENT: Small things that will get better in time, I think and hope. I'd like to see a large order ahead of time situation, the staff, while friendly and courteous, is still making new store errors (I ordered a large Nitro cold brew and got a small; not knowing how to do tax exempt orders; not filling filled donuts, and a variety of other small things I've seen or experienced). They've always been quick to correct what has been pointed out, so that's a positive. Also in need of attention is the parking lot situation - they share a lot with a few other store fronts, but it also seems to be a place where truckers "drop" their trailers, which means that sometimes rows are blocked from exits and the like. Once that's negotiated or figured out, all the parking woes disappear. Finally, this is most definitely a space designed for women to linger in - the pastels and chalk pain and stylized denial writing on the walls is all well done, but clearly with an eye to female patrons. All in all, well worth the trip and cost - you're signing up for a wait at this point as all of Columbus is trying to see if this is going to be their go to for their donut needs, but use the time to watch them make donuts in the window. 4 stars instead of five because of the aforementioned minor issues, but I'll re-evaluate in a month or two! read more
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I am so excited for Donut Central to be open! It is absolutely adorable and the donuts are spectacular. Norma and her crew of donut makers are awesome. It's always fun to be able to watch the production and the donuts are freshly made all morning long. read more
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High oriced donuts but high quality. I picked up a four box of donuts and a nitro brewed coffee custom made with sugar free syrup. Nitro coffee is amazing! Ask what their donut of the day is... Today is was Strawberry Fields! read more
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