Saturday May 23rd a friend & I visited the Drive-thru location. Since this location on Commonwealth…read morehas been open, I have failed to go into the estab- lishment. My visit yesterday was a very PLEASANT experience. If U too have never gone into this location, it would be well worth your visit. Seeing all the fresh pastries & ice cream displayed gives a much needed boost!! Stop by S O O N

Bristol, Va. This bakery was our go to place for breakfast…read moreduring our week in Bristol. At first I was skeptical because of the long line that didn't seem to be moving. As it turns out there are a couple of ladies who really know how to run the show here. The line does move along efficiently and the lead lady communicates with the staff quite efficiently. There is also another lady who is a wizard of the espresso machine, it is a good thing they have her. On our first day there she came in late and this other lady took FOREVER to make our lattes, which turned out weak and milky. On follow up visits the wizard swiftly prepared our caffeinated beverages with great skill. The bean they use here has a good flavor but the espresso lacks boldness. The end product is just not rich enough, but it will do. The quiches are excellent, we always went with bacon Swiss or Loraine. They are a good size with a nice flakey crust, The granola yogurt parfaits are pretty good, the granola has a nice crunch to it. The yogurt was a bit sweet, it may be Chobani, but it went very well with the extra cup of berries you can purchase on the side. These berries by the way were fresh and beautiful. All the cookies we tried were great. They make a perfect affogato here, very addicting. I'm not sure if it's on the menu, but ask and you shall receive. The ice cream here is of a great quality, very creamy. The lemon berry tarts are way too sweet, they missed the boat on this one. I could not eat more than half of one. They did give us 15% off on the tarts because they were a couple days old. The candied pecans look good but the nuts are a bit rancid. All that sugar can't hide that.

Cute little place. Menu could feel overwhelming for first timers. No one really explained how it…read moreworked but we figured it out with no guidance. We ordered a maple bacon and strawberry iced donut. Our picky 4 year old enjoyed it so that said a lot. Would visit again and tell others about it as the fresh, made to order donuts outdid some other big name donut spots.

Service was great. The girl working when I went there was very nice. The place looked very clean…read more So why am I giving this two stars? I really, really, really, don't like the donuts. I can't realize figure out who's eating these donuts.But, to be fair, it's probably just my preference. I totally like krispy kreme. I guess it comes down to the fact that these are cake donuts and not my preference. But really, who are eating these things?

I've been to here twice. So far, I have not been disappointed. I ordered a dozen of their glazed…read moredonuts and a pretzel dog. Everything is freshly made and delicious. The employees are very polite and courteous. They have outdoor seating behind the building and outdoor furniture that you can buy. I will be back to get more donuts in the future.

My niece sent me here while I was visiting and I shall forever be grateful. Best doughnuts and soft…read morepretzels I have ever had anywhere. ANYWHERE! The doughnuts are double the size of most doughnuts and doubly good. The pretzels are huge, butter basted, warm and delicious. It's not inexpensive but the tastes will cure you of any sticker shock. I spent $40+ for 1/2 dozen regular-1/2 dozen chocolate dipped doughnuts and 6 pretzels with dipping sauces and didn't regret a penny of what I spent. Came back on my way out of town and got a pretzel dog and pretzel for breakfast as well as some doughnuts for later. The food trailer in some of the pictures has been replaced by a building on the edge of Troyer's parking lot. You order at the window and most times there's going to be a line. It's a takeout business so you are on your own if you want to eat right away. The folks are friendly and efficient and orders are filled quickly once you get to the window. If you want to get a preview just search Auntie Ruth's on YouTube and enjoy. It's how I learned that there are a bunch of them in East Tennessee. I just know that if I didn't have enough incentive already to visit my niece then Auntie Ruth's finishes the job.

Best donuts in Kingsport. Don't believe me? Go try them for yourself. You won't be disappointed…read more Since I'm a TN newbie, I didn't know if this would truly be great donuts. Well, I'm here to tell you that these little gems melt in your mouth and make you feel like a kid again. My friend told Anna that this was my first visit. Anna said we ordered all her favorites, but there was one more I just HAD to try. So she handed me a donut hot off the line. I practically inhaled it because it was so delicious. Maple Mocha Espresso iced yeast donut is scrumptious. Can't wait to return and try their Maple Bacon yeast donut. We asked why it's drive through only. Anna said it's because she's the only one working there and can't be in front and at the window for all the customers. Hmm, sounds like a job opportunity if anyone is interested. Nice menu at the drive through with photos and descriptions of their donuts and coffee. Love the cute box for small orders.

I feel bad writing this review after looking at all the other reviews but I ordered one donut a…read morechocolate iced caked donut but I was given what I believe was a chocolate iced cream. The donut was sickly sweet and not at all what I had hoped for. There should be a big sign somewhere stating only drive thru service, instead after exiting my car on this cold windy morning I discovered that they only have drive thru service. So back into my car to get my disappointing donut. I ordered one donut and they screwed up that and it took way too much time as the man doing whatever waiting for a lady to come and take my money. HORRIBLE!

On Saturday mornings it feels like they have zero of their specialty donuts. It is the best to go…read moreinside and see what they have available. This is a consistent issue. Service mediocre.

In 33 years of living, every time I go to a Krispy Kreme or a Dunk n Donuts it's the same thing…read more The donuts on display are made an hour in advance and just sit there waiting to be bought meaning they aren't fresh. This Krispy Kreme has the single most genius approach I have every seen in my life. Right next to where you buy the donuts, there's a window. Inside the window you can see the donuts being mass produced on a conveyor belt. First both sides of the donut go in the fryer, then they go through a stream of the white cream. Just watching everything in constant motion like this is beyond intriguing to me. If I wasn't there to buy a donut, I would come just to watch the conveyor belt, it's just that fascinating. I was SO impressed by the genius system this Krispy Kreme had in place, I requested to speak with the manager. After explaining who I am and what I do here, I mention I'm tempted to give this Krispy Kreme a 5 star review just because of the conveyor belt there for all to see. And that's BEFORE trying their food. He gave me from the conveyor belt a free donut to try, and it was to die for. Needless to say, I'm majorly impressed. They've earned this 5 star review. EDIT: Today is 2/28/24. A few weeks prior when I showed up wanting to buy donuts and take shelter from the rain, I was greeted with this message. "Lobby is closed. Due to lack of staff. Please use Drive Thru. Sorry for the inconvenience." Now back to present day, it's still there. So you're short staff? Not the customer's problem. Hire new staff! Or is this one of those case where somewhere needs staff, and either they don't want to pay for more staff, or is very restrictive who they hire when THEY NEED STAFF? This isn't the Covid-19 outbreak of 2020 anymore. You don't get the excuse anymore. No other store in the area has staffing issues. It's probably a case they don't want to bother cleaning up after customers. And that REALLY stinks given you get to see the donut conveyor belt do it's thing. I'm now forced to give you 3 out of 5 stars. No effort has been taken to get more staff. Obviously you aren't hurting that badly from the lack of staff.

This donut shop absolutely lives up to the hype. From the moment you walk in, there's a welcoming…read moreatmosphere that's full of charm and character. The smell of fresh donuts and coffee instantly brings back fond memories and creates a nostalgic feeling that's hard to find these days. The donuts are consistently delicious--fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. Paired with a great cup of coffee, it's the kind of place that makes you want to slow down and enjoy the moment. The vibe is relaxed, friendly, and authentic, which only adds to the experience. Some places become famous because of social media buzz, but this one has earned its reputation. Whether you're a longtime customer or visiting for the first time, it's easy to see why people keep coming back. A truly special spot that delivers both great food and great memories.

The Donut Friar never fails to hit the spot! We have been coming here for years and it's a must do…read moreon our trips to Gatlinburg. We love making it a tradition trip after trip. The donuts are always warm and fresh (ate them so fast we forgot to get a pic). We love supporting family owned businesses here and the staff is always friendly and welcoming. Can't wait to come back next time!

Love this place the donuts are delicious, I think I've tried every flavor, including the gluten…read morefree holes. The staff is so nice, very quick even when busy. Very friendly and welcoming space, love the benches to sit on while I wait for my donuts.

Awesome Food and even better owner! Happy they sell out…read morepretty much every hour of every day! Gluten free and vegan options aplenty (flavors of GF donut holes made with cake batter)...the donut holes are fire

Second attempt at posting a review here. I seem to be having technical difficulties?…read moreLovely warm small and rustic. The coffee is good as are the donuts. I had a cinnamon one. They are more bready than Dunkin' and I think that's a good thing. Not too sweet either. The staff are friendly and there is a drive through.

A great spot to grab coffee and a sweet treat! I hung out here for a couple of hours to get some…read morework done. To keep me going, I got the Hazel Truffle Latte: it was tasty and I got both the hazel & truffle flavors. And as a reward, I tried the mango cayenne donut, which was interesting: I appreciated the sweet-spicy contrast. The ambiance is great, plenty of indoor & outdoor seating. Service was fast. Pretty large parking lot in front. I think there's also a drive-through. 9/10 would recommend!

The best donuts you can get in the area! Hands down! The place stays packed from open to close, but…read morethey do move you through the line pretty quick. The place is a little small for the amount of business it does. You always seem to be running into someone. But even with the overcrowded store, this is by far my favorite spot to grab a snack in Johnson City!

We stopped in at Auntie Ruth's for a hand-rolled pretzel and a glazed donut and I had no idea it…read morewas an Amish establishment! What a great surprise. The shop is clean, bright, and modern. You can watch the pretzels being hand-rolled behind the glass, and the donuts hanging in the background while the glaze sets. I truly wanted one of everything. They don't offer a huge variety, but I'm perfectly fine with a place that focuses on doing a few things exceptionally well, and "well" doesn't even begin to cover it. It was busy (always a good sign), so everything was incredibly fresh. We ordered a pretzel, vanilla glazed donut, chocolate glazed donut, honey bun latte, and a strawberry lemonade. We grabbed a table after the manager let us know it would be about 10-15 minutes, but it definitely didn't take that long. The pretzel was warm, fluffy, and perfectly buttered with just the right touch of salt. The cheese dipping sauce was cold-it would have been nice if it were warmed slightly. The "honey" mustard came in a prepackaged pod and wasn't actually honey-based, which felt like a missed opportunity, especially given all the delicious local honey and mustard options in the area. The honey bun latte was delicious!!! Flavorful without being overly sweet. The strawberry lemonade was on the sweeter side but still refreshing and I can imagine it being perfect for a hot day. I added a little water since I can't handle too much sugar at once, and it was just right. And the vanilla glazed donut? It was like biting into a warm, fluffy cloud!! Pure comfort in donut form. My only regret is not stopping in sooner so I'd have more days to come back again and again.