Ever since my favorite spot Donut Taco Palace III closed; I've been going to a spot (that shall not named) on Metric & Braker. I took a drive this morning to find some decent coffee this morning and found Donut Empire. This is my new spot! The coffee wasn't burnt instant junk and the cake donut was fresh and moist like it should be. The cherry on the top was how beautifully kind and helpful the people there are. The total opposite of that other place. Stop here on your way into the city and your morning will start out right! Would give ten stars if I could. read more

Best donut place I have been to in north Austin. Very clean and friendly small business. The owner was really kind and the donuts were awesome! I had a strawberry iced donut with Fruity Pebbles and my boyfriend got a croissant. He said the bread the prefect amount of flaky. read more

Donut Empire - YUM!! - Donuts Near Me - Austin, Texas

Donuts are good, what you would expect from a decent donut shop. I would go back but it didn't "wow" me. Not bad, not a stand out. read more

I've only been here once, but I'm definitely a fan! We stopped in yesterday just after 2pm, and we were immediately greeted by the lady behind the counter. She was very friendly and helped us despite our indecisiveness. There wasn't a HUGE selection, but what they had all looked like it could've been photographed for donut stock photography. My husband had the strawberry cream cheese danish/turnover, a jalapeno and cheese kolache (that's what he said, but I ~think~ it had sausage, too), and a cinnamon sugar donut. He enjoyed all three. I was REALLY jonesin' for a long john/filled bar (or here, they're called eclairs?), and they had just 3 left at about 2:10pm. What I really like is that they don't fill them until you order them, so you don't have room temp Bavarian filling sitting out for who knows how long. The filling was pretty good, and the donut was ok. It wasn't a Shipley long john, but given Austin's insane lack of all day donuts, it was perfect in a pinch. The lady who popped up from the back to offer to fill the long john was also absolutely delightful. The friendliness of the staff really, really won me over to this place...it wasn't phony, either; they're just nice folks. Anyway, I noticed some blueberry cake donuts and asked for all that were left (3), since cake donuts always keep well. Dare I say it...they are AS good as Round Rock Donuts' (my absolute fave for strawberry iced and cake donuts) blueb cake donuts! I got 3 to last me into the next couple days, but I ended up eating a second as a midnight snack, coz I couldn't stay away. Number 3 will make for a delightful dessert today, and I can't wait for it. Next time I'm near this place, I'll definitely be trying any other cake donuts they offer, absolutely. My only real complaint? No drive-thru...plus, like basically EVERY ~good~ donut shop in the Austin area, I wish this little gem was open at all hours. I desperately miss my 24hr Houston donut scene, lol. read more

Great donuts, great prices and great service. The perfect place to start your day. Stopped here this morning on the way to work and today has been a great day. Highly recommend! read more

Food was not fresh and I came 10 minutes after they open. Burrito was cold even though she put it in the microwave twice. Do not recommend anything but donuts from this place. read more

Descent doughnuts, they had a nice assortment to choose from. Make sure if you use a card that you spend more than $4, otherwise you can't use your card. Pretty clean place, not a lot of parking. Since it's right next door to a gas station. The owner I believe who that was who was helping me. Is pretty nice and gave me some suggestions to try there. I did enjoy the apple fritter and the fruity pebbles one that they had. read more

Always come here to grab some amazing donuts customer service is always amazing always have fresh donuts ready love their kolaches

I love the owners love the food and the coffee and they have fanta for the kids... breakfast sammiches are yummy .. strawberry and raspberry filled are my wife's favorite ..but I love a simple blueberry cake donut which is perfect.. read more

First time here and I do say they make some delish donuts I don't think there's a better donut shop around. Not sure how they make them so good but they exceeded my expectations! read more

I absolutely adore this family owned donut shop, less than a mile away from home. Though I try to stay away from the sugar and carbs, their exceptional service and delicious pastries and breakfast croissants make it a challenge. Kolaches, donuts and sandwiches are all freshly baked daily with love, yes you can taste it. The owners, husband and wife run the place and their older kids help out. I feel good about giving them my money. They are warm, generous and happy to serve. read more

Really good kolaches and a nice selection of donuts. The owners are really sweet and even gave us a free donut for first time coming here. Would definitely come back here again! :) read more

I love this place so much. Great prices on everything and a good selection. Interior is simple and always clean. Donuts are delicious and freshly baked throughout the day--the last few times I came in I was handed donuts that were so fresh they were still warm. Employees are all super friendly. read more

REALLY friendly, tasty. They are so sweet to kids. They'll come around the counter and strike up a conversation, get to know you and your family a lil bit. They also don't appear to run out of my favorites (eclairs) even late in the morning. Even though it's a bit of a longer drive than one or two other donut places near my house, I will be coming here for my donut needs. (LOL DONUT NEEDS! haha!) read more

This place is new and the family who runs it is so sweet! Great customer service! The donuts are fresh and delicious (not overly sugared). I haven't tried the kolaches, but they also looked great! read more

What a great place! When I walked in, I noticed immediately it was VERY clean! The owners are so nice and the donuts are very good. The donuts are light (if that is possible!) and melt in your mouth! read more

I really can't enough good things about this place. My family and I are regulars since they opened the doors. The owners are so gracious and will make you something you want that's not in the case, within reason. Just ask if you don't see what you want, they may be able to accommodate. Their donuts are just like the ones I grew up with in East Texas, so yummy! Warning: the apple fritters are HUGE!!! Yes, they do sell out of donuts, but I'd rather they sell out than have day-old donuts the next day! read more

Went there an hour and a half before closing and there weren't any donuts...I can understand if I came in 15 minutes before close but an hour and half?? That's sucks. I feel bad because I've had their donuts before and they were good but for it to be a donut shop and not have any donuts is just ironic. read more

I just had "THE" best donuts in my life! So clean, fresh, soft, delicious and it is not just too sweet. Perfect amount of sweetness. Well balanced donuts. If you really crave for donuts, go this place. read more

They were open on Christmas Day! The Apple fritters are the best I've ever had! So moist! We also got some donuts and a common roll. All were light and fluffy! Big enough to share. Plus breakfast tacos, get the ones with potato in either bacon or sausage. They also have these sausage in a roll things (can't remember what they are called) that are so good! The roll is perfect sweet roll to the sausage. We have already been back and I know it won't be the last time. Will be a stop when we have out of town guest for sure! read more

All the food is fresh and delicious! Also, the staff is super friendly, they even threw in free donut holes (:

So cute and delicious. Family owned and so friendly!! Make sure to bring cash or plan to getting donuts for the family .. they have. A minimum for their credit card machine (I think $5)! Their don't are good, but I LOVE swinging by for a quick breakfast taco or kolache! They have a good variety, especially if you go there early! They also usually include a couple donut holes free of charge read more

Omg this doughnut place reminds me of home. They are not overly sweet like Round Rock Doughnuts and are still amazing. The owners are very very sweet and love their customers. Best place ever! read more

Great place to pick up donuts quick. They have some large sized breakfast tacos for $2, which are tasty but need some salsa. Their sausage breakfast sandwich is good too, a little on the sweet side though. Their kolaches are similar to any other kolache you pick up at a place like this so a solid pick. Donuts are soft and sweet if you grab them in the morning. Super friendly staff, I like that they occasionally throw in a free donut hole with your purchase! Cash only if your total is under $5 btw. read more

Very good place I will come here lots. The staff is very friendly and I hope they continue there business, and they make there donuts fresh will recommend this place to my friends read more

Very friendly staff and better donuts and breakfast items over what you get at grocery stores and larger chains.

Not the best I've had. The donuts did not that fresh. They were starting to firm up. (Like when you buy donuts in the morning and then eat them at night) I usually go to Daylight in Leander. I've gone at almost closing time and the donuts haven't tasted old. I had a chocolate donut and tried one of my sons donut holes. They both were stale. I did really like the chocolate icing. It was different than most I've had. This place has really good reviews and that's why I tried it. Maybe they're good another day? I wouldn't come back though. read more

donuts were warm and soft! Amazing value and super fresh donuts!

First time coming here and the donuts and tacos are great! The people who own the place are the sweetest.

Located in a gas station plaza. I came by because it was the only nearby donut shop that was still open on Sunday at 230 pm. I called to make sure they were still open. I love donuts but I am always rolling into donut shop right before they close . Lol I can never make it up in the morning do fresh ones. The apple fritter is good. We got donut holes and couple frosted donuts. The donut dough is on the heavier side. Not my liking , but the service was nice ! read more

Amazing! I'm cold intolerant and have a full body shut down once the temp hits 50 or bellow but these donuts were worth almost dying! Thank you donut empire for holding it down in all kinds of weather. read more

These people are great! They know I work at a school and always ask about the school and students and teachers! They always thrown in a couple free donut holes! The Kolaches and donuts are yummy!! read more

As an apple fritter fan, these are delicious and might be the biggest apple fritters in Austin. I'm a huge fan. These friendly folks are a most welcome addition to our neighborhood. read more

A little greasy but still very good, and the owners are extremely nice. Even got a free donut hole or two

If you're looking for a wonderful place for great breakfast goodies and snacks, look no further. The prices are awesome, the donuts are delicious, and the service is beyond friendly. If you haven't tried them, do so. If you have, then you know to come back. 5 stars all the way. read more

Awesome donuts and super nice family!!! Great customer service and very friendly. Greeted us with a smile and high fives for the kids :) Freshly made products and great price! read more

Iv been here several times. The people are so nice and the donuts are out of this world. Not to mention croissant breakfast sandwiches and kolaches. Epic well hid secret. I would recommend them to anyone passing through. read more

The lady was nice, she even gave me a few donut holes which I have yet to encounter yet at any other donut shops. The chocolate frosting on the frosted donuts don't taste much like chocolate, more like sugar. Whereas, for example Dunkin' Donuts has a more rich chocolatey taste. The donut itself tasted more like bread than donut dough. The chocolate cake donut tasted stale. Unfortunately, I don't think I'll go here again. Waiting for that new Dunkin' nearby to open! read more

To me the key part is the staff! They're always friendly and efficient and I'm definitely not my best in mornings but I smile when I come in here. Food is very similar to other similar places but tastes just a little bit better. Always our first choice to eat breakfast when heading east from home. read more

This place is ridiculous. Don't come here at 2:15 expecting to have doughnuts because there "almost closed" as the woman says at the register.. #disappointment read more