Paula's Donuts helped heal me after surgery - seriously. But first, a few words about the best…read moredonuts in the United States. I feel confident that statement is true. These are not featherweight, boring, drive thru chain donuts that never fail to disappoint. The box says they are "made with love" and while I certainly hope the bakers and makers are not oozing affection for the creations as they do their job (because that would get weird right?), the recipes and standards of ultra high quality that this unique WNY establishment has sure shows a respect and appreciation for their customers. The dough is light and never greasy tasting. The cream fillings are also fluffy and airy and melt in your mouth. Jellies are all top notch and let me be clear, the donuts are packed full with whatever is inside. Or on top. The headlights are incredible. Peanut butter offerings (several to choose from) are stellar. I'm not sure if the chocolate icing is a ganache but it seems much more like a ganache than the lousy, dried out icing you might find at places we need not mention. Staff are always courteous, polite and fast. I think each donut is going for about $2.30 but well worth it for the size and quality. A box of 3 is heavy to hold. You get a lot of donut for your buck. I've been on a Paula's kick for a couple months, stopping in when appropriate for my donut desires but trying to be mindful of my waistline. I like to sit down and really enjoy every bite. These are not ordinary donuts, they are an experience to savor. But how do Paula's donuts help one recover from surgery? It's about what you might do with them. My friend picked me up and brought me home after the hospital and slyly produced a bag of donuts for me, which I sat down and ate the minute I walked in the door. The unexpected gesture of something I've been enjoying a lot lately certainly took my mind off any discomfort. Nice friend, right? Part of recovery is having supportive friends and family and I'm glad I've got that. And I'm glad I also got a bag of donuts to make a "rough day" a lot better. So, Paula's people - I haven't tried them all yet so I guess I'm going to have to return. (Image is different donuts from a different day.)

The donuts are fresh and great quality. They appear the same at all Paula's locations. They're huge…read moreand have lots of filling The service is great and friendly staff

Stumbled upon this place after driving past here! It was on Easter day, so the store was closed but…read moredecided to come back the next day. Upon walking in, the store looked like a standard "hole-in-the wall" place and had a simple selection of donuts to choose from. If you want to use a credit card, you have to spend at least $5. Donuts: I got the classic glazed donut, peanut donut, red velvet, and a cream filled donut. The glazed donut was soft and delicious. The peanut donut was more on the crumbly side but still great flavour. The red velvet had a nice cream cheese icing. The cream filled donut had a typical white cream filling. Personally, I liked the glazed donut the best - great texture and wasn't too overly sweet. The pricing here is amazing - $1.50 for great quality donuts! Easy to park on the street. There's no seating inside, so it's more of a takeout place. They also sell lottery tickets alongside donuts. It is certainly worth the visit along the way coming from Toronto.

Never a bad experience or a crusty donut!…read more We needed donuts for my employer's Mardi Gras celebration and I reached out to see if we could place a somewhat large order with specific sprinkles. I was unable to find a large amount of the color scheme but Famous were gracious enough to try and accommodate our needs. The pricing was extremely fair and the donuts were ready as soon as I walked in the door. These are THE FRESHEST, MOST AIRY AND DELICIOUS DONUTS EVER! I suggest that you get here by plane, train or automobile ASAP!

This place is my go to place when getting donuts for work and home. They have a great variety to…read morechoose from and employees are always so happy and helpful . If you don't want to get out knto the cold they also have a drive through. Great location as I work downtown. Thruway exit is right there. Great local place to support.

This is such a perfect donut stop. Staff is so helpful and donut selection is incredible. These are…read moreold fashioned donuts high on excellent taste. I would like to try them all but I keep being pulled back to their cinnamon bun donut .... The best!!

The first time I had Duke's was at a fall festival at Canalside a few years ago. I remember waiting…read morein the cold for at least half an hour next to a row of porta potties. I remember biting into a crispy on the outside but also fluffy Apple cider donut which really hit the spot. I stopped by at Duke's Donuts today at the NT Farmer's Market. For $10, you get 13 donuts which is a steal! The Apple Cider donuts were as amazing as I remembered them to be! Hands down, one of the best Apple Cider donuts I've had. They had a nice apple flavor to it and weren't overly sweet like other ones I've had. I also had the original sugared donuts. This was my first time having one of them. I really like how fluffy they were but they tasted a little boring and didn't have much flavor to them. Overall, I'm a huge fan of Duke's Donuts. It's a nice little comforting treat to have on a cold day!

Well I guess this donut and coffee truck frequents different farmers markets. Today they were at…read morethe North Tonawanda farmers market. You could tell from the line that they must be decent but I didn't realize until we got up to the window that they were making the donuts fresh. Our were hot right out of the fryer. That served a cup of hot coffee was the perfect start to our farmers market shopping. Not specialty coffee standards but certainly decent. Well worth waiting in the long line. Forgot to take pictures! 2021-97

Great variety of deserts I buy black forest cakes for birthdays. Always fresh and definitely…read moredelicious??

Super sweet and patient staff!! Reasonably priced items and beautiful interior. The inside is…read moreindustrial and they have a large selection of pasta, sauces, bread, and pastries.

Best donuts in Buffalo, and Ms. Denise went the extra mile…read morein helping me make my selections. Highly recommended. Enjoy.

Stopped into Paula's on a Bills football Saturday, so of course it was busy -- but the energy just…read moreadded to the charm. The moment you walk in, it smells like what I imagine heaven smells like. The display case is gorgeous, the decor is fun, and the whole place has that classic Buffalo comfort vibe. Customer service was friendly and upbeat despite the rush. Prices were very reasonable, especially considering the size and quality of the donuts. I ordered the Bavarian cream, and it might genuinely be the best thing I've ever put in my mouth. Light, fluffy, perfectly filled -- absolute perfection. Paula's is a Buffalo staple for a reason.

BEST CAKES EVER!!!! Unbeknownst to the Wolter family this…read moreincredible bakery has been a centerpiece in our family for over 40 years, celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, baptisms, graduations, and all of life's most important moments. To say that we are sad to learn of their closing is a massive understatement!! Thank you Wendy and the Wolter Family.

I am so so saddened to hear of this news. I just found out today and it looks like they closed a…read morewhile ago. If anyone knows of another location please reply with another yelp review or leave me a message. My family loved this place. They had the best custard and pastries. Wolter's Bakery you will be very missed! Thank you for all of your delicious baked goods.

Family-friendly, a great place to take a break and chat with friends. A large room is available for…read moregroup get-togethers. The food is delicious, and the counter staff is quite friendly. Definitely recommend

We come here almost every Sunday after swim and never had a bad donut…read more Prefer it to Paula's probably too

Holy Smokes. $2.30 for a doughnut wow that's all I got…read more Well, that and easy parking.

Looks like I found another must have when in Buffalo. These are very delish donuts!! They are fresh…read moreand so so soft. They were brought in for our work event, and I had to stop and get some to bring home. The service was very nice, they even let you taste one if you're unsure. The inside is very clean and there are plenty of seating. I will definitely make this a stop when in town.

A sign outside says, "Since 1933". The flakery pastries, the fresh breads (white/wheat/salt…read morerising/ pumpernickel, etc) and cookies reflect this long experience. Obviously, it skews to Polish specialties, but the standards are here as well: Donuts, sugar cookies, fruit danishes. Exceptionally friendly clerks (one of whom is the owner as well) who make you feel instantly welcomed. Lots of parking on the street outside the business. The neighborhood is suffering, but there's lots of traffic to this gem.

Finally, after missing out on catching this Polish bakery when its open had the opportunity to stop…read moreand wasnt disappointed. Being Polish, "chursciki", rather purchasing it in a bakery, or making it homemade was something that I grew up on as a favorite Polish dessert. I was quite suprised to see that they were sold by the pound, at $ 15 if your not looking for too many,its worth a try. The only downfall is they werent covered and crunchy enough like Im used to eating. The rest of the sweet treats, cookies, bread, rolls and pasteries were inexpensive. Fun fact learned, the bakery makes the pretzels for Flying Bison Brewery that they sell. If your looking for a traditional, non commercialized bakery be sure to check out " Mazurek's " in the heart of South Buffalo.