This place is clearly a beloved local institution. Our family made the trek one snowy weekend…read moremorning and had our sights set on trying a variety. It was challenging to get out of the house at the planned time (read: we have a threenager) and I knew that it would make a difference getting there early. We arrived to a full parking lot and you can imagine my fading excitement as I watched the two remaining chocolate frosted yeast donuts be bagged for the two customers before me in line. Don't get me wrong: Everything else looked great, but if it ain't chocolate I don't want it. I swallowed my pride and asked if there were ANY more of the prized chocolatey treats in the back. The staff took pity on me and FRESHLY DIPPED two for me. They were still warm when I got to the car and tasted what's now my favorite local donut. And that is the story of how Arundel Donuts won my undying loyalty that winter morning.

These are some of the greatest donuts I've ever had. A friend brought them to me and other teachers…read moreon our last day of school. I wish I was in 40 minutes away, but I'm glad for my health ! I can't wait to have a reason to go there. DELICIOUS.

I've had Shipley doughnuts a few times and never had a bad experience. They have a decent variety…read moreof doughnuts and other options to choose from. But I do think there is an important distinction to note. I typically eat their cake doughnuts which are a bit denser in nature. I've never found their cake doughnuts to be overly cooked or dry like some other places which is good. I do think they have some yeast doughnut options which I have not tried before. (These doughnuts would be your more soft, melt-in-your-mouth options.) This review is for their cake doughnuts specifically which I would say is better than other doughnut food chains and worth a try!

If you're on a diet or watching your weight don't go here! These donuts will have you eating a…read moredozen each trip there! I usually have control over my eating but these donuts are bad news. They mad me weak. They are just too good! Oh and one last thought. Don't heat them up because then you'll eat 2 dozen!

Great donuts, huge assortment. Friendly owner who's been doing this for over 40 years. Coffee made…read morein a pot and serve yourself. No place to sit inside but most people buy a box or more. Loved the old fashioned. Blueberry donuts was great. Coffee tasted like quality coffee should. And did I mention they are open super early!

Carlson's is a mom & pop doughnut shop that happens to be a neighborhood staple. They serve an…read moreassortment of delicious selections and the staff is always friendly. My children are tough customers when it comes to their doughnuts & when I delivered these yesterday, they devoured them. That speaks volumes. Reminder: Cash only, and it's a relatively small parking lot, so parking may be scarce.

I have gone to all the of the Anne Arundel county donut institutions. Some have said a spot in…read moreSevern is the best, others say a spot in Odenton. I'm here to tell you, in my opinion, Donut Shack is #1! Perfect texture, perfect taste and so fresh! I'm a Boston Creme fan and this location has the very best. All of the others are also very good. And to top it off, the staff is lovely. Come on in and support this small business. They are worth every penny.

My friends rave about this place so I stopped in to bring donuts to their place on a Sunday…read moremorning. Place wasn't busy so I was in & out with my dozen in no time. Large selection of donuts, but I thought they were just ok. Friends kids ripped through them before I could get any pics!

Super cute little bakery with a local charm and Latin flair. We came on Valentine's Day and loaded…read moreup on unique glazed donuts and Cronuts. My favorite was the churro cronut. The staff was sweet and patient while we decided on pastries and coffee drinks. We had planned to eat at home but the vibe was so cute and cozy that we sat at a little table and enjoyed our meal while reading the paper.

I can't quite give Dulceology a full 5 stars - but only because their gift card situation online…read moreis...an adventure. Ordering required a phone call, payment at pickup, and a little faith since nothing is guaranteed (they sell out fast). That said, the moment I bit into their croissant donut, I completely understood the hype. Is it worth the $42/box? Absolutely...just maybe as a twice a year indulgence.

It's okay. Nothing to write home about, but if you need to scratch an itch for a donut, Shipley's…read morewill do just fine. A standout - the bacon, egg, and cheese kolache. They did not skimp on the bacon and the flavors kind of work. Imagine a stuffed savory donut. Child #1 enjoyed his egg and cheese one as well. The sweet donuts were a mixed bag. The family liked the maple and cherry iced donuts and found the rest to be pretty average. The buttermilk cake donut is *not* at all like a sour cream donut, unfortunately. Apple fritter was fine, a little doughy, but not terrible. The whole location is drive-thru only. The team focuses on efficiency more than niceties, but they aren't rude - just focused. Overall, it's average

bad customer service, donuts are not good quality. tastes like they were soaked in old grease. The…read moreglaze on the glaze donuts also tasted like powdered sugar Go to Arundel Donuts instead it's right near here!

This was my first time visiting the German holiday market in Baltimore, which is kind of surprising…read moresince I've lived in the DMV my whole life. After walking around and trying a few savory things like bacon, schnitzel, and a raclette sandwich, we decided to end the night with something sweet and stopped by the mini donut stand. The first thing that caught my attention was the long line -- which is always a good sign. The second good sign was being able to watch them make the donuts fresh right in front of you. I'll happily stand in line any day for fresh food, especially when you can see the whole process and watch the magic happen. I went with the cinnamon sugar mini donuts and wow... they were so good. Fresh, crispy on the outside, warm, and perfectly sweet. The only thing I wish I had with them was a cold glass of milk -- although I'm not sure if they offered that. Honestly, I'd come back to the market just for these donuts. Eating them fresh right on the spot is definitely the best way to enjoy them, but they'd also be great to bring home and pop in the air fryer to get that crispiness back. My friend got a different flavor (I can't remember exactly which one), but both were incredibly fresh and the kind of treat that makes you want to keep coming back for more. Next year when the market returns, this stand is definitely going on my must-visit list again. After enjoying all the savory food at the market, these warm mini donuts were the perfect sweet ending.

Deedles Mini Donuts are pure happiness in bite-sized form! Fresh, warm, and perfectly sweet -- they…read moremelt in your mouth. You can taste the difference compared to the typical fair donuts; these are light, fluffy, and full of flavor. The variety of toppings makes it fun to mix and match, and everything is made right in front of you. The staff is super friendly and always serve with a smile. Perfect for a quick treat or to share with friends -- though you'll probably want to keep them all to yourself! Highly recommend if you're in the downtown area craving something fresh and fun.

I've been to this location twice and never had an issue. When I went for a third visit a few weeks…read moreago, that's when I found out that they abruptly closed. What I got: **STRAWBERRY ICING **ORIGINAL GLAZED Hopefully they'll reopen or relocate soon. __ I eat. @f.hux I thrift. @DCthriftish

This Krispy Kreme location in Gambrills is truly the worst location I've ever been a patron of…read more I've had 3 major issues with either availability of donuts, poor customer service or rude management since June. Just last Friday I made a purchase online for pumpkin spice cake donuts. Well, when I arrive to pick up my order they ONLY had regular glazed. Let me say that again, they ONLY had glazed and NOTHING else. They actually had the nerve to seem upset that I declined to substitute glazed for pumpkin spice. I inquired about a refund and the manager Russ was a straight up jerk. Just rude and dismissive. I could say more about the interaction, but that sums up the unprofessionalism. On a previous occasions when I've came to get their strawberry glazed, they have no glazed because the machine was broken or something. I've had coupons that they've refused to honor because (in their words) they don't accept digital coupons with barcodes that are provided by corporate. They only accept them if you print them out. The manager who was rude on that visit was Quanie. I give up. I've tried to give this location chances and they continue to fail me. The inside is closed or the drive thru is closed. This place is bipolar. They were great when they opened but have completely gone downhill. With the poor customer service and lack of available donuts, they'll probably be closed by the end of the year. No way they survive.

Epilogue: Since dumpin' Dunkin, I have discovered fantastic donuts (selection, flavor, quality,…read moresize and above all, freshness) next door at Geresbeck's and I've been grabbing my share of Krispy Kremes and coffee at Royal Farms, 2 blocks away; both by the way are cheaper. UPDATE: 2 1/2 weeks later... DD corporate reached out about a week or so ago to ask if the local franchisee contacted me. They mentioned high standards for customer service. I responded that I hadn't heard from them. That was DD's last correspondence. So yesterday, I notified them of the continued lack of contact and that I was deleting the app and my account. DD used to be a different company that cared about their product and customers. They wouldn't sell donuts that weren't 100% fresh. They're more concerned with gimmicks and trying to be trendy, instead of offering the value, the service, the selection and freshness that made them a household name. At over 50 years as a customer, it has been made very clear that I, along with those my age who remember what DD used to be, are no longer the targeted consumers and it shows. I had asked customer service to give me one reason to remain a customer. They offered no reason, so they're history as far as I am concerned. ORIGINAL REVIEW: Do not use the app to buy for pickup at the drive-thru. They have no mechanism in place for you to pick up your order without waiting in the same line as those ordering in the line. I ordered 2 donuts, a sandwich and coffee last Sunday. I was a half mile away and was there in under three minutes. There was a line of about 6 cars and I saw no signs about drive-thru pickups, so I got in line and pulled up to the order board. I said I placed an app purchase and the young lady told me to pull around and up to the window. I got out of line and drove up to the car behind the one being served and asked if he would let me in to pick up my order. He said no, that he was next in line. I responded that I ordered through the app and the server had just told me to pull around to the window. He was insistent on being next. So I opened my door, got out and stepped between cars. Once the car in front left, I stepped up to the window and got my order. The owner/manager looked at me like I was going to rob him. But the server kindly handed me my purchased items. I was very annoyed, but polite. I wasn't rude at the window. After the female driver of the black Escalade lunged the car at me as I was going back to my car, I guess to try to startle, maybe make me jump and drop my food, I just smiled and told them to have a nice day. This prompted the man to call me an asshole. I could see his point, even though he was blind to mine. My old response would have been to tell him that would make us neighbors. He'd either get it or he wouldn't. Instead I decided to say a prayer for the couple. This wasn't about them and it wasn't about me. It was about DD not having the mechanism to be able to fulfill app purchases at the drive-thru. This all happened over the course of 1-2 minutes. I was home in less than ten minutes from when I ordered the food. When I went inside, I found my coffee almost at room temp and my 2 donuts stuck to the inside of the bag, losing most of the icing during removal. At that point, I decided to file a complaint with DD through the app. The app said I would hear back from DD within 48 hours. It's 6 days later and nothing. I have even sent an email to customer service. I asked in the email for them to give me one reason to return to any DD.... Radio silence.... Crickets.... I've been a DD customer almost my entire life. I remember a wide selection of larger, fresh donuts. There were no stale donuts served. They were trashed and replaced with newly baked donuts on a time clock 24/7. The prices were fair. The coffee was good (still is, if they can keep it hot). So I won't revisit a DD anywhere, at least until I get a response from them. If they cannot give me one good reason to stay a customer, I won't.

Poor customer service. Roaches in the bathroom. Drive through atrocious…read more Avoid at all costs