Such a cozy and retro space! Not too bright but just the right amount of neon and nostalgia from decor to seating areas. Service was quick, friendly, and helpful when picking flavor choices. I dined in and enjoyed the vanilla doughnut more than the fritter, mainly because if the fritter was warmed up it would have been amazing! Cold cinnamon, glaze, bread, and apples aren't as appealing to me, but maybe I missed an option to warm it up. That wouldn't stop me from visiting again! read more

Hero - Vanilla and Apple Fritter flavors - Donuts Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

This donut shop was a surprise stop after our walking tour of the Rotary Trail. A very cute donut shop with retro diner vibes and friendly staff. We ordered a maple sea salt and apple cider donut along with some little mini sidekicks to split among our group. The maple sea salt was my favorite of the bunch. Glad we were able to grab some yummy treats while visiting downtown Birmingham! read more

Hero - Donuts Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

The apple fritter was amazing, definitely consider grabbing it if your stopping inside. The service left a little to be desired, no one greeted us when we walked in. But hey it's a donut shop, overall I would go again and probably will be back there soon! read more

Hero - Apple fritter, iced latte - Donuts Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

The burger was cold, and the fries were slightly warm at best. It could have been that they had a large catering order. There were not many customers for lunchtime on a Friday. read more

Really good strawberry donut! Got to try it at my apartment and the lady that brought them was really nice! I'd go again for the strawberry, it's not too sweet, just perfect. read more

Hero - strawberry donut - Donuts Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

This is definitely one of those moments where I wish I could do three and a half stars. I feel bad doing three but I just don't think this was worth four and the service & that alone is the reason for my rating. My dad had already come here once and wanted to come back. We stopped in for breakfast. There wasn't anyone in front of us so we figured it would be quick but we were very incorrect. We ordered three meals (with one to go), a coffee, and a half dozen donuts. Didn't feel like a huge order. After a few minutes the girl who was at the register brought us some coupons for a free burger next time, but we don't live here so they won't do us any good, and she didn't say why she was giving them just handed them to us? About twenty minutes later we decided to go ask what was going on... they said it was coming. Twenty minutes after that (45 ish minutes total) my dad finally got up and pushed harder. Our food, which apparently was just sitting under heat lamps because there was no one to bring it out, magically appeared but by this point we had somewhere to be so I took mine to go. The food itself was good. The loaded hash browns I got had tons of flavor & spice. My iced latte was delicious. The vanilla donut I had was fluffy. Just so frustrating that no one working here had any clue what was going on. read more

Hero - Hashbrowns - Donuts Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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The best! Outstanding donuts, but don't skip the Super Crunch chicken sandwich either! I just wish they'd open a location in Huntsville!

The staff is super nice and friendly. Great casual atmosphere to sit and get some work done. The apple pie donut was delicious with a generous amount of apple pie filling. The apple fritter had great flavor as well. The kolache was a generous size and tasted great heated up. read more

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Wonderful ambience, great location, and even more amazing food. The brunch has a bit of a wait time especially on weekends but it is well worth it. The breakfast sandwich is anything but ordinary- a fresh kolache bun and real scrambled eggs. By a surprising turn of events, I would recommend the fried chicken sandwich. I'm usually not a fan of them in the morning but it was just so fresh and tasty! The seasoning and sauce are tangy and a wonderful hot meal in the morning. Of course the donuts can't be beat either- no frills baked fresh daily, perfect with a hot Americano. I will be returning and adding Hero to my regular breakfast rotation. read more

Hero - Maple donut and apple fritter - Donuts Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Routinely delish. Kolaches are great. Donuts are great. Fresh squeezed orange juice great. Haven't expanded outside this on menu but would be tough to fail imho. read more

Had some time to kill and was in the area so figured I would stop in and give them a try. Picked up half a dozen variety pack, all of them were decent, really good pumpkin cake donut. Place was very pricy, over 20 bucks for six donuts and a fountain drink. Service was quick and friendly, the place was clean. Worth dropping in at least once read more

Solid but not always consistent. My reviews are always kind because I truly love food. I think for donuts, coffee and a simple breakfast, you can get a great meal for a great price. Burgers though? Probably want to pass on this. Mine was burnt but even without them being burnt (based on past experience) it's just not a great burger. Donuts for sure - breakfast is ight - burgers and chicken sandwich are a no go for me dawg read more

I'm glad I stopped in to this spot! The folks working were very friendly, there were several options available mid-morning, and it was a cozy spot to enjoy my maple bacon donut! The only thing that could have enhanced my visit would have been a hot tea (but alas, they don't serve it). 5/5 would stop in again if I find myself in Birmingham again! read more

Hero - Maple bacon delicousness - Donuts Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

This looks horrible their is barely any cheese on it and it's what I call burnt. The customer service was great. read more

Hero - Donuts Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

We were told how good this place was by locals. We tried it based on their recommendations. Doughnuts were good but not the best I have ever had. I ordered a crunchy chicken sandwich and the others with me got burgers. Chicken sandwich was okay and the burger review was about the same. Service was just okay. Decorations were very similar to a Krispy Crème shop. They did have a bar area but it was earlier in the morning so no one was working it. I am not sure if it is open later in the day or not. They did have coke product which is always an added star for us. There are better burger and andwhich stops in BHam so I would suggest something else than Hero for Lunch. If you are having a doughnut craving Hero can cure the craving. read more

Stopped in this spot after playing at the railroad park before a three hour ride home. The Breakfast sandwich was delicious, the sauces were perfect and everything was great quality. The donuts were spectacular. Some on the best donuts I've had in a while. definitely recommend if you're in the Birmingham area for breakfast and donuts! read more

Hero - Chocolate donut - Donuts Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Hero Donuts is a fun place in downtown Birmingham near the railroad park. We went later in the day and there were only 4 donuts of one kind remaining. I got the 4 to take home to my family, we wished there was a bigger selection, but it's understandable since it was later in the day. My son and I also had lunch there, a bit pricey overall, but the fries were hot and both of our sandwiches were delicious! read more

Hero - Burger and fries - Donuts Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Hero is a great donut shop that will surprise you with its food. Known for their unique donuts, Hero has a wide variety of fluffy donuts with unique flavors. One comment is they do tend to pack on the icing and they can run a little too sweet, so maybe share if you're sensitive! But what I think is very underrated about this spot is their food options. They have really lovely breakfast sandwiches, burgers and chicken sandwiches that dont get the love they deserve. The fries are delicious! It's also a really cute joint, with retro tiles and a diner aesthetic. The railroad park location does tend to run out of donuts fast, so make it an early run if you want one! read more

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I got the classic burger with fries and everything was perfect. The burger has house made pickles that has a little spice in it but not hot. Perfect balance. The thick fries were a nice addition also. I love the quiet and calm atmosphere there as well. Definitely a plus. Friendly staff. This was my first time eating here. Will definitely come back next time I'm in Birmingham. read more

I went to hero for brunch, and it was not disappointing! Off of their "Breakfast Plates" side of the menu, I got the Loaded Hashbrowns. The combination of sauces and jam may seem a little odd, but they pair very well together with the hashbrowns, onions, egg, and jalapeños for a satisfying and savory taste. The hashbrowns come in cubes, and they were served warm and crispy. The meal was filling and set at a reasonable price. The atmosphere and the workers were very nice, and my food was given to me in a reasonable amount of time. I overall recommend anyone to give this dish a try at Hero! read more

Hero - Loaded Hashbrowns - Donuts Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Quick, friendly service and excellent food make this small café a 5-star joint in my book...throw in it's Parkside location and it's a no brainer. read more

I loved this restaurant!! The food was incredible and I was pleasantly surprised with the prices! Very affordable for amazing quality food and quick service. Highly recommend the doughnuts and super minis! read more

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First time back to this place in a few years and it did not disappoint. The loaded hashbrowns with chicken sausage. Were out of this world. The bread pudding doughnut brought me back to New Orleans. Definitely a must stop when you are in town! read more

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HERO doughnuts gives very much diner vibes! Loved the red and white decor throughout. This is more than a doughnut shop in Birmingham. They have quite a few menu items. We had just ate and decided to stop for coffee and doughnuts before getting on the road. No doughnuts left. However, the coffee and hospitality made up for the that. The owner and employee were pretty friendly. I would go back..early to check out more of the menu items they have to offer. read more

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This place has the very best doughnuts. They make Krispy Kreme look like a bad joke. The staff are kind and helpful. There are free refills on plain coffee, but I can also attest to the quality of the cappuccino. Please stop in and visit! read more

What a neat location! Love the covered, cooling outdoor seating patio right across the Railroad Park. We got lucky with parking since we came on a late morning on a weekday, but I could see it be a challenge on the weekends as we also happen to find a spot. The indoor area is a bit small, but cozy and modern with a lot of bright red highlights. I got the Hero Burger with Ranch Fries (extra charge, but worth it) but also a side of kolache. Yum yum!! Even though it was a warm summer day, the well shaded outdoor seating with generous number of ceiling fans made it not only bearable, but enough to enjoy hot food on a hot day! TMI: sent dad home with a box of dozen and he completely blanked and left it to compost in his trunk for a week. Good donuts wasted - which means we have another reason to be back... read more

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I really wanted to like this place because the donuts are good...if you can get what you order. First off the prices are very expensive, which is fine is you are getting something gourmet, but these in no way justify the price. The Original glazed are great for a $1, but $5 for an apple fritter?? Too much...or maybe it was worth it, I'll never know because even though there were two sitting there when I ordered, they gave them to someone else. I had three different types taken from my order, chocolate glazed (shame on you for running out of that) Strawberry glazed, and the apple fritter. Note to Hero, box them up while you are ordering like every other Donut place. A customer that comes into your place should not be second fiddle to a drive in order or an online order. Worse yet, since I did not get the 12 donuts I had ordered, I added a salted maple..:I only received 8...I asked for a credit to my card which I did not receive even though they showed me a "voided" receipt with no evidence of a credit, which I foolishly believed them. So eight donuts, four of which were $1, two coffees, a side of bacon and an egg white bowl cost $63!! So they stole at least $16 from me....and I had to wait 10 minutes for the donuts I did get, and 20 minutes for the egg bowl. Not a well run place at all. YMMV but be prepared to not get what you order. read more

I absolutely loved their yogurt and granola parfait. It definitely was satisfying, super fresh toppings and crafted beautifully. I didn't love their hot drip coffee. Wasn't strong at all. Totally disappointing. Will's pick was an almond joy donut. So delicious!!! Coconut / toasted almonds /chocolate- all of these ingredients made me smile!! There were so many donuts I wanted to try but self control won out this particular day. This was my first time visiting this location as I'm not in the area as much anymore. It's very spacious inside and the patio seating is nice as well. Staff was cool and helpful. Parking wasn't an issue but due to the high traffic area, it's something to consider when planning your visit here. read more

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Ordered delivery while we were in town. Wish we got to go in and see mode of the flavors I wonder if delivery has a more limited menu. Got 2 original, one chocolate, one strawberry, a bread pudding donut and I feel like Im missing one but dont remember what else we also got the hash brown bowl with fried chicken and 2 iced vanilla lattes. Wish the hashbrown bowl had more potatoes thats my only con! read more

A real hidden gem for breakfast. The wife and I were up in this area to see Shane Gillis and needed a convenient breakfast location the next morning. This met all our needs. Easy access, great food, lots of parking, and a charm you just don't find anymore or often. Highest recommendation. read more

They take forever to do anything, and their food is outrageously expensive. Don't bother coming to this shithole

Hero's donuts literally saved the day when I was at a festival this weekend. I'm already a fan of their creatively, fun donuts and donut holes, but I got a chance to try their savory options as well. The cheeseburger was thick and topped with ketchup, mustard, and pickles (my fav ). The bun was a shining star because it wasn't too big or soggy, so you actually had an equal ratio of meat and bread. The chips were a salty, crunchy bonus point since they weren't serving fries and I appreciated the portability. read more

The food is wonderful. The restaurant is clean and orderly. The staff is amazingly friendly and helpful.

I love Hero's for so many reasons. From the doughnuts, to the sandwiches, to the plates, Hero serves the highest quality food bar none. It is also very apparent that Hero is not scared to try new and exciting ideas, which translate into amazing products. I am frequently visiting the location on 1st, but I have had wonderful experiences at both locations. The staff has been kind, patient, and helpful on a constant basis. The only real downsides of Hero is the fact that parking and seating are suboptimal in both locations. Prices are also pretty high here, but I do understand that they are trying to put out the highest quality possible. The online ordering system is super fluent, but I would be weary of the fact that doughnut availability isn't always accurate. Going inside is the only way to know what doughnuts they actually have and will prevent you from getting faked out. To wrap it up, Hero makes incredible food. The doughnuts aren't PERFECT, but they definitely trump anything else in Birmingham. As for the burgers, they might actually be perfect.. read more

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I was in town for a music festival and had heard rave reviews about Hero Doughnuts & Buns! We went on a Saturday and were able to find parking pretty quickly and not too far. The line to order however was out the door and down the road a little. However, it wasn't long before we were inside and ordering. The internal debate was sweet or salty, but why decide when you can have BOTH. I went with the Apple fritter as well as a breakfast bun with bacon and some hashbrownssss and an iced latte. Everything hit the spot. Even had extra fritterrr for laterrr. Everything came out pretty quickly with how busy they were! I will say expect to spend some coin but also expect some great donuts and brekkie buns. read more

Hero - Egg and Cheese Bun - Donuts Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Stopped by this place after our bike ride on the new railroad park trail. I mean what better way to blow those calories you just burned off... right???? Well we stopped in about 1pmish... they were out of a lot of doughnuts. They had one chocolate, a few iced with sprinkles, 1 glazed, about 6 strawberry... and a gray full of bread pudding doughnuts. We just came at the wrong time I guess. So we got a half dozen to go so we could have some for church the next morning... Hero Doughnuts never disappoints on the quality and deliciousness of their products!!! Really with they would hurry up and open the Hoover location... Oh this place is not the cake based doughnuts is the light and airy doughnuts!!!!! By far my favorite doughnut company... if you don't stop you will hate yourself :) read more

Donuts were so, so tasty! Especially warmed up! What I enjoyed most about their donuts were that they weren't overwhelmingly sweet. The raspberry filled donuts were my favorite but the chocolate covered donuts were delicious as well. When they're room temperature they're good... but when I popped mine in the microwave for about 10 seconds it transformed into a miracle. Service was nice. read more

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Adorable doughnut, breakfast and sandwich spot with coffee and beer. Friendly staff, quick service and killer doughnuts. Really charming place to visit or stay awhile with the paper. read more

Hero - Apple fritter, strawberry doughnut and cold brew - Donuts Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I came here after my run around railroad park to have brunch with a friend. This was my first time coming, and experience was amazing! The nice man, who took my order, had such a radiant personality! I ordered the power plate which came with two eggs, chicken, tomatoes, and avocado. I hate chicken, but this chicken was very well, seasoned and so soft. Everything on the plate was seasoned generously and tasted amazing. I ordered a mocha latte, which was also good, but I am not a coffee fan (I just needed the caffeine). My friend ordered a burger with Jaminet and it looked amazing, but I was not in the mood to have a bite. It came with seasonal fruits, which were apples, strawberry, berries, and pineapples. I would definitely come here again! read more

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Hero is my go-to breakfast brunch spot in Birmingham and quickly became a favorite when I moved here. I had Hero's folded egg and cheese breakfast sandwich today which was amazing as always. It is my go-to order because of the amazing flavor combos and the filling nature of the meal. Hero's folded egg and cheese breakfast sandwich is exactly what it's called, with the option to add a meat of your choosing. While I picked up this time, I usually dine in. The atmosphere of all the Hero locations is always clean and filled with good vibes and energy. The staff are always very friendly, and the service is super quick--even on their busiest days. They seem to have their system down, and it is working great! I always recommend Hero doughnuts to friends and family, especially for their fresh doughnuts! read more