Ooooh Lord! Did I just die and go to heaven? How gorgeous is it in here!? First off, I pulled in to the parking lot in front of Dunk 'n' Run Donuts and the woman working inside was smiling at me before I even got out of my car. I walked in at about 12:30 today. As I walked in, the showcase was about half full. I mean, 12:30 is kind of late to come and get donuts, however, there was still plenty of goodies for me!! After talking with Laura, I couldn't decide what I was going to get...Iwas actually here for just a couple of fashions, but after seeing the other options... how beautiful they were. They got me. Dunk 'n' Run Donuts reeled me in! So, how am I supposed to pick just a couple of old fashions? These donuts were sparkling at me! They had a beautiful glossiness to them. They were colorful! Vibrant! My eyes were absolutely eating first. The person that decorated them has major culinary skills... these were almost too pretty to eat! Ok, ok! We're talkin Creme Brule! Dubai! PB&J! Banana cream, Kinder's... and yes! I also got my family's favorite, the old fashion donut. The price for a dozen? $20.75, PLUS... extra for the gorgeous filled donuts. A whopping $42+ for this dozen donuts was quite the shock... is that the norm? Laura is so sweet and very fun to talk to. I hope I run into her again! Maybe next time, I will have a seat inside and order a cup of coffee with my donut. Let's dive into what I thought... Dubai Donut I like that they are keeping up with the trendy Dubai chocolate that's poppin all over. This one was filled with real pistachio cream!!! The top is dipped in dark chocolate.. thick chocolate, drizzled with green, and dusted with crumbs. It was so decadent. Creamy... sinful. It was not too sweet and then it was fudge and buttery at the same time. PB&J Peanut butter on top, with a dollop of white frosting and jam, filled with strawberry jam. This one was very sweet. After this one, I could've been done. Creme Brule This one has a dark caramelized color with a crispy top with a single raspberry, it has a cream filled center.. was it vanilla bean? It was soft, creamy, and crunchy all at the same time. I'm in the middle in this one. Kinder's This was a playful donut. Chocolaty top with a couple of Kinders crunchy pieces. The inside was filled with Nutella. This one is very sweet and if you love Nutella, this is the donut for you! Banana Cream It had creamy frosting in top with a banana chip and nilla waffer, with the tiniest mint leaf. The center was like banana cream.. maybe made with a banana liqueur? This one was so good! I loved the touch of the mint with banana flavor... but I'm not a banana chip fan. The old fashion donuts were perfectly delicious. They are simple compared to the donuts I described above, but sometimes, simple is better. These have a shiny chocolate, with crispy jagged edges. To me, they have the perfect frosting to donut ratio. Overall, I really enjoyed the dozen donuts I bought at Dunk 'n' Run. Out of the new ones I tried, I would have to say the Dubai Donut was a 10/10. I felt like the customer service was above and beyond. Laura is very sweet and fun to talk to. Was it worth a whopping price of $42+? Yes. The real pistachio cream is a hit. This isn't your average donut at some donut shop. I call these a masterpiece created by the finest food stylist that needs to be featured in a magazine. See you guys again, soon!! read more

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Ate one ham & cheese croissant. Then a coconut cake donut. Both good, not great quality. Old school style pastries. Inside decor looks like it's still 1967. Nice guy at the counter was happy & helpful. If you seek a more gourmet pastry, go to the Baker and the Cakemaker on Lincoln Way in town. read more

I LOVE this donut shop that's been there since 1980!! Their donuts are fresh and delicious!!! They have super fancy ones on the weekends!! My mouth is watering just thinking about them!! My husband loves to pick up a dozen on his way to work!! read more

Love these donuts. The employees are super friendly too! Patient, kind, and such a happy environment to be in.

Stopped in on a Sunday. The place was quiet. Well stocked with many options. They had your basic donuts and some fancy options. Paid around $20 for a dozen regular donuts which I felt was fair. Their fancy donuts looked worth every bit of the $4-6 or so dollars they had posted. The donuts were fresh and the service was friendly! read more

Stopped in around 930 or so and still had a good variety of donuts and being that it was New Year's Eve they had special donuts as well. I only needed a few so I went for a maple old fashion, chocolate raised, and one of their special new years donuts. The old fashion was good, the special donut was great and super fresh. The chocolate raised is where I dock a point. It wasn't that fresh, pretty stale. Three donuts cost $10. The special don't was half of that. At first I was like what!???!? Then after eating it, totally worth it. read more

We drove 30 minutes to try the craft donuts and they did not disappoint! The Dubai was our favorite, the filling was excellent Will definitely go back. read more

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People will eat anything if you dump enough sugar on it. Donuts are supposed to be light and fluffy not dense and overly sweet. And what they dumped on the donuts that they called chocolate frosting had little or no chocolate taste. There is nothing special about this place. read more

Good freshly made donuts in Auburn, Ca My husband stops by on his way to work for his team. He loves their donuts read more

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This little place had a great selection of fresh donuts! The bacon maple bar was a big hit and they had almost every donuts you could think of. read more

Not clean, limited selection and poor service BTW - I think it is illegal in California to charge a person to use a credit card for a purchase. I do t care if it's a penny, it's the cost of operating a business and that gets you a business deduction on your tax when you file. read more

Everything here is good. Try the craft donuts and the fritters theyre a little more expensive but fantastic.

Will stop for donuts. Yes, I will and do. But I may not stop for a second time if the donuts are a miss. Not to fear, Dunk 'n Run Donuts in Auburn,CA, is a hit. Darn delicious donuts, prices are the going rate, and friendly staff. I was driving down Garden Valley Highway and I eyed the shop sign.I saw the word donut and honed in just like Homer Simpson into a donut trance. D'oh Donuts! I made an U turn to backtrack to the shop. Even though it was past the posted hours of operation, the neon open sign was still flashing. Customers were still buzzing in n out. The young woman working the counter was welcoming. Very patient with everyone and not rushing them through. Great customer service! There wasn't a lot of raised donuts left. So I landed on getting four different kinds of cake donuts. Gorgeous looking... all sitting pretty. They were the best cake donuts I've eaten in a long time. Dense, interior. Mmm. Delicious! Fresh tasting. The icing was perfect. Not sticky, gooey. Not hard that at one bite it cracks right off. Perfect consistency, plus not too sweet. Another cool thing about the shop is it's interior. It has old bones. They have an old fashion diner counter and swivel chairs for eating in. Score! The donuts are kept in a glass case and in baskets on an open shelf. If you're hankering for a donut and are in the area, drop on in. read more

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Okay this place deserves a standing ovation. I placed an order for my wedding a few weeks in advance. On my actual wedding day, I completely spaced in making sure someone would pick up the donuts. They called me at time of closing and were kind enough to stay open until someone was able to get out there. I cannot thank you enough for the incredible service and for saving the day for my wedding! Thank you! The donuts were a HIT! read more

Putting 5 stars for now so we don't impact the rating but mainly leaving this here as a note for others who are looking to try the fancy craft donuts you may see pictures of here like the berry, the biscoff, or the pistachio. We live in Roseville and had about a 25 min drive to arrive only to find out they only make these donuts Friday-Sunday and a limited amount. They recomend getting there before 9am if you want to try these special donuts. Their website is bare bones and doesn't provide this info so I'm providing it here to help others. We were sad we tried on a Tuesday and drove quite awhile to no avail today. read more

Nice people behind the counter & fresh, flavorful treats, every time! They will go out of my way for their Apple Fritters...

$21 for 6 donuts that were not very good. i know its expensive to run a business in CA, but the food should reflect the $ spent. sorry

The best donuts in Auburn maybe even in Sacramento appreciate the service the ambience and the location definitely will be coming back here and will tell my friends and family about this place. Thank you guys again. read more

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Their donuts are delicious. My issue is, the pricing. If I go there and buy between 5 to 6 doughnuts I am paying close to $20. Hear me out. Last visit, I got 6 donuts. So the baseline for a half dozen (I have the receipt in my paperwork somewhere) is around $10. But then I got up charged around $1.40 on top of this for each choice I had made. I had ordered, are you ready? A glazed French a chocolate French a maple French an old fashioned glazed an old fashioned chocolate and then a sugar dusted twisted bar with no filling. Total was I think $18.98. I walk in hungry and walk out feeling dumb. Yes. Consistently. But they have good donuts!I always get confused when I purchase there. Coffee is really good. The campfire blend is great. I heard the girl behind the counter tell someone the stronger blend of coffee was the other brew beside campfire blend but obviously campfire blend is the strongest darkest of their brewed coffee. I am obviously very much craving donuts right now and it's raining outside. I am wondering if the owner(s) are willing to pop on here and explain pricing. I'm talking for each donut type, plus croissants. One time I went there specifically to get the ham and cheese and I was told they only had cheese I think and I didn't even know they had that. So again I wonder if the owners could come here, and explain the pricing of the donuts explain the pricing of the type explain the pricing of the half dozen the dozen The croissants the coffee's and the type of coffees they offer. Only from that will I be able to change this review. Thank you so much read more

This donut shop has decent donuts, but they nickel and dime you, and their listed prices are not accurate. First, we ordered 2 ham and cheese croissants (they don't do egg) which were listed as $6.75 each, but they rung up as $7.02 each. Next we ordered half a dozen donuts, which was listed as $10.35, but because we chose donuts other than the plain round ones, we were charged an additional $1.04 per donut. Even their unfilled chocolate bars and maple bars were considered a "fancy" donut with an additional charge. And all of these extra charges were before taxes were added. We don't do donuts often, but we will probably try a different donut shop next time. I really don't appreciate companies that lie about their pricing and nickel and dime you to death. read more

Been going to this place for a long time, but their newest craft donuts are to die for. They are now being made WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY! They hope to make them daily in the near future, and I can't wait for that day to come. My favorite is the pistachio, but you can't go wrong with any of the flavors, they're all delicious. Also, you can't beat the classics (they've got the best apple fritter and old fashioned). My family and I love this family run business, they care about what they do and they know how to do it the best! My kid also loves their swivel chairs inside from the 80s. read more

Best donuts in the Auburn area! We stop each time we drive through town on our way to NC. Get there early for the best selection read more

So when I try new places out , say for example trying a new mexican spot, I order asada tacos to see the baseline quality . I do the same for glazed donuts at donut shops. And I'm pretty sure it's the best glazed donut I've ever had . Looking forward to trying more ! read more

We love dunk n run! We stop here & get donuts & also from a coffee shop they deliver to as well. Our favorites are the double chocolate (chocolate cake with chocolate frosting) & the glazed buttermilk- obsessed! We can tell they are always baked fresh. They also serve local coffee that we love. We have dunk n run donuts at least once a week! Great people working there too- always friendly! read more

We just had their new craft donuts and all I can say is WOW!! so delicious! the strawberry and peach have a little tang from the fruit and it goes so well with the sweet donut. The biscoff cookie one was an absolute favorite for my kids! The pistachio was so delicious as well. all the creams were fresh!! highly recommend everyone try them out! read more

I love donuts. They have donuts. I love apple fritters. They have apple fritters. Best place in town for donuts. I've been coming here for decades , and I've never been disappointed (as long as they have apple fritters). read more

*EDIT* 05/09/2023 - 9:12 AM The owner just texted me upset about my reviews. He didn't offer the refund so nicely and I didn't even want a refund. What I want is for this small family business is to not lie to their customers and sell them store bought donuts. The fact he still wants to tell me that I am wrong when I am the one who ate the donuts is disrespectful. He should not be texting anyone either after leaving a review due to that being harassment. Extremely unprofessional owner. ---- My cousin went to the store on Saturday she asked them for a donut with chocolate chips. The lady replied saying "Oh the one with chocolate chips and chocolate inside? Our baker is out of town so we don't right now sorry". My cousin bought one glazed donut, chocolate donut and one chocolate bar. She paid $6.50 for 3 donuts and guess what? The donuts were obviously from Safeway or some grocery store. The bar wasn't even full size and if you ever had a donut from a grocery store you know exactly what I am talking about. You can easily tell the difference between theirs and a fresh donut shops. I called the store today and the lady was playing dumb like she couldn't understand me and provided me the owner's number. The owner was absolutely rude and a liar. He tried to say they don't even sell any donuts with chocolate chips, their baker isn't out of town and that the girl working today is super new and that's why she said the baker is out of town. This place is a rip off. Better to drive 30 minutes away to an actual donut shop. read more

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Disappointed is an understatement. I put in an order for 3 dozen donuts two weeks before my baby shower. 3 different types of donuts all with blue icing/frosting since I'm having a boy. I told them when I ordered the donuts that I would need to pick them up the morning of my baby shower. I even asked if they would be ready as early as 7 am that day and they ensured me they would. 3 days prior to my shower I called to make sure the order would still be ready at the right time and they had not forgotten. Everything was good. A day before my baby shower I received a call to clarify the order I had placed. I even have a text message agreeing on the order. I come in the next morning to pick up my order before the shower. She told me that they did not have the order ready and hadn't even started on it. And that it wouldn't be ready till after 12pm that day. They did not offer to find a solution such as deliver them. I walked out with tears in my eyes and regular donuts with no blue frosting for my baby shower. read more

Great donuts, great variety, and SUPER friendly staff. We had a chocolate buttermilk bar, Apple fritter, blueberry turnover and a hot ham and cheese croissant sandwich. All we're fantastic. Stopped back in for a dozen on the way out of town! read more

This is one of the best donut shops I've tried! It's a hole in the wall location yet has such tasty donuts. I just downed half a dozen in a few minutes because i couldn't put them down. If you are in this area, you have to try this place. I really liked the maple bars, they tasted like they were made at home. The price was also not much at all. A must visit place in auburn! read more

Dunk 'n' Run Donuts - Half dozen beautiful donuts!! The maple bars are amazing!! - Donuts Near Me - Auburn, California

These donuts were fine. We got a dozen different ones. Usually I really love fritters and buttermilk but they were just okay. The only donut I would maybe go back for is the chocolate cake donut with chocolate frosting and chocolate toppings. That one was good! read more

Got two donuts today out of their fairly empty cases (likely low production) and took two bite of my donut and I'll I tasted was a oil puddle at the bottom, in my opinion over priced donuts. Through them out and went somewhere else for breakfast. read more

Donuts were ok. Good selection later in the morning, but in my opinion the yeasted donuts are pretty greasy and it lingered after I ate one. Not the most pleasant feeling. But the staff were very nice and it's a pleasant atmosphere inside. Maybe earlier in the morning, when the donuts are more fresh, the grease is less noticeable. But not my favorite. Also I lol'd at the review that said "best donuts in town!" Since....these are the only donuts in town. The next donut shop nearby is in Rocklin. read more

The greatest most delectable fluffy goodness of sugar. You make my heart feel good and soul feel complete!! We love you Dunk 'n' Run. I will run to you everyday to taste your sweetness. ohhh sooo yummy read more

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Best donut place for miles and miles. Especially love their cake donuts. The service is always fantastic! They seem like legitimately kind people working here / running the place. The ambiance is exactly what you'd expect from a small local donut shop, and it's always been very clean. Been coming here since I was seven years old, and more than 25 years later I gotta say the donuts are as amazing as ever. read more

Donuts seemed dry and not fresh - I picked them up at 7am and should have tasted better

Dunk 'n' Run donuts are consistently fresh, taste delicious, reasonably priced and the staff is always very friendly & helpful! Love to support Auburn's traditional donut shop! read more

Dunk 'n' Run Donuts - Got a dozen Dunk N Run donuts for my son's birthday, so delicious, truly a treat!! - Donuts Near Me - Auburn, California

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Best fresh donuts in town. Easily located in the middle of auburn off hwy 49 with plenty of parking. Family owned which I love supporting locals businesses. Donuts are fresh daily and delicious. The family and employees are very friendly to. They accept cash or card too and now you can even preorder using website. read more

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Love these so much I've brought them to work for co-workers and I had them at my wedding. Their fresh French crullers can't be beat.

Awesome family run business. Always greeted with a smile and "Good Morning" and with outstanding donuts! They do run low and out of items at times but With demand being so variable right now, give them grace(haven had problems during normal non COVID times). Donuts are better than Krispy Kreme,service is more down to earth and you are supporting a family, local business... read more