Hinkley Bakery

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They like to take time off and post a small hand written sign on the door that says "closed for annual February break". I watched multiple people pull in, get out their car go to the door and leave. Very rude especially when most of them were elderly in this very cold weather. They don't post that they are closing on their Facebook page or on their webpage. Both say they are open normal hours. You would think they would care about customers be respectful and inform them. Not so much!!

Lisa M.

Great service! Super friendly and AMAZING donuts!! A bit pricey but better than a chain!!! For sure will be back!!

Sunil A.

You don't get to be shaped like a construction barrel without eating some deliciousness over the course of a lifetime. And in the course of this lifetime, I have developed an especially passionate love for burgers, beers, and...... DONUTS!!!! Took a drive out on a short donut tour and Hinkley was my first stop. When you see people lined up, I always take that as a good sign. If you're looking for aesthetics, this is not the place for you. It's a vintage building with a vintage presentation of their donuts. But I promise you, if you take Chocolate Rd around the corner, you are going to find deliciousness well worth the drive. They are known for their chocolate crescent so I grabbed one of those, a vanilla creme, and a couple of glazed donuts holes. Standard glazed is the one I use as the baseline for judging one donut championship contestant against the other and theirs was perfect. It was light, sweet, and perfectly glazed. The crescent and vanilla cream were more dense than I typically like but the their vanilla cream was so well made. You could tell it was made in-house. Overall I was very happy with the experience and had not regrets driving so long and far for a donut.

From Vancouver,BC,Canada to Jackson MI. Ordered two dozens assorted donuts plus two dozens of donut holes for the employees of a nursing home. The long John was the best I have ever tasted. I'm sure the rests are very tasty as I have heard great things about them. The lady was incredibly friendly and cheerful and I believe she is the co-owner of this busy bakery. I highly recommend this place!!

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David K.

8 years ago

The chocolate crescents have been a family favorite for years. In a recent visit, tho, I bought a cinnamon sugar donut, still warm from the fryer, and it was the best donut I've ever had. read more

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Peter C.

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13 years ago

The product they make is unbelievable. You will not find better doughnuts anywhere. It is in an older kind of run down neighborhood but being in the original building gives it that nostalgiac feel. Their hours are very limited and the lines can sometimes be long but it is well worth it if you can make it. Think of the Seinfeld episode "No soup for you!". Yeah it's kind of like that, hours and service aren't the best but the product they have is great and always in high demand! If you're in Jackson on an early morning and have some time to burn then stop in. You won't regret it. Their doughnuts are good enough that some restaurants and convenience stores in town buy their product and re-sell it. The next best thing in Jackson is European Bakery who has better hours but I prefer the doughnuts at Hinkleys. read more

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David M.

6 years ago

over 100 years of the best donuts in the state

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Jeff Z.

10 years ago

Best donuts anywhere! It's been around Jackson for a very long time! I strongly suggest this place!

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Joe Z.

6 years ago

great product, not been there lately, but there the best for pastries!

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Michael N.

15 years ago

Best donuts around bar none. Love the blueberry crescents! Donut holes are also amazing. Doubt there is anything that isn't wonderful that comes out of this bakery. read more

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Dan S.

14 years ago

The best bakery in Jackson. Get there early or the line will be out the door.

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M T.

11 years ago

I feel like Sinead O'Connor because every time I have another donut from somewhere else I burst into singing "Nothing Compares To You" with reference to Hinckley's! Having lived away from Jackson for some time I have attempted to fill the donut hole in my soul with no luck. THE BEST THE BEST THE BEST FOR A REASON!!! read more

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Suzanne G.

11 years ago

These are far and away the best donuts you could ever taste. Little hole in the wall quaint brick building that's got one amazing donut maker. Custard-filled long johns with chocolate frosting are my absolute favorites, but their carrot cake or blueberry crescents (NOT croissants) are also mouth-watering. My fourth graders are overjoyed when I treat them (at the end of the day) with their donut holes! read more

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Helen M.

17 years ago

I love Hinkley donut's, there the best donut's I have ever had alway's fresh and the frosting is to die for none of that fake watery crap like DD. They alway's have a variety of different donut's and all of them are so good. It is in a bad part of Jackson but I grew up close to that area so it doesn't really bother me, there hours are a little weird I'm alway's forgetting them but they make up for it with really good donut's. read more

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Jim M.

12 years ago

The donuts are the best! At some places, a glazed donut is a light and airy confection. Here, the glazed donuts are HEAVY.

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Chloe E.

10 years ago

BEST DONUTS EVERRRR! I grew up on these and I will never eat any other donut! The chocolate crescents are the best!!! love my trips to Michigan in the summer and hinkleys is always my first priority!! I would marry these donuts if I could-lol read more

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Randolph B.

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10 years ago

OMGoodness! Even though they are only open 4 days a week(wed-sat), that's enough to fill every one with donuts! The donut holes are best when warm! Yum! A repeat customer!! read more

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Michelle D.

9 years ago

I've been to a lot of doughnut shops and there's just something about this one that is magical! I have never ever ever had a better doughnut than the ones from this bakery! The chocolate croissant donuts are out of this world! I'm out of town and have my mom buy them for me when I visit!!! My opinion...they are worth every penny and every mile driven to obtain those sweet precious donuts! read more

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Carrie A.

14 years ago

The best, freshest donuts around. So spoiled that I can't even enjoy other donuts anymore, they don't even compare! The delicious, warm glazed donut holes are our appetizer before the wonderful crescents, custard filled, & apple fritters! A bit expensive, but worth the treat. read more

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Kelly L.

15 years ago

mmmmm GOOD thats all I can say u can never get enough!!!!!! The glazed r the best I have 2 say HOTT & FRESH always with a tall glass of milk. But I must warn you it will be hard 2 get them home without eatin just one ! I have 2 place them in the back seat so I will not touch till I get them home !!!!! Plus they always have a smile on their face who eles smiles @ 5am not I captain KUDOS 2 the staff @ Hinkley Bakery Have been comin since I was little now my son will take his son JUST a great place for donuts, Homemade bread, pies, cookies,coffee !!!!! read more

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Amy J.

14 years ago

Greatest Bakery in Jackson. Everyone in my house loves Hinkley's Donuts! We love going On Sat. morning and waiting in line out the door. Highly recommend. read more

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Joe D.

13 years ago

Greatest donuts in the world, and I know the recipes. My favorite its the glazed donuts, and the mini glazed donuts known as donut holes. I don't think they taste as good even though they come from the center of the donut. read more

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Paul D.

10 years ago

Best donuts in town. Great character to the bakery, and very reasonably priced. Love the glazed donuts, donut holes, and their blueberry crescents. Make sure you have cash, as they do not accept card (at least they didn't as of a few months ago). Also have interesting hours of operation, open Wednesday thru Saturday. read more

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700 S Blackstone St
Jackson, MI 49203
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(517) 782-1122
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What time does Hinkley Bakery open?

Hinkley Bakery opens at 5:15 AM on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Hinkley Bakery close?

Hinkley Bakery is closed on Monday, Tuesday and Sunday.Hinkley Bakery closes at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Mon-Tue, Sun ClosedWed-Sat 5:15 AM - 1:00 PM

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No, Hinkley Bakery does not take credit cards.

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Does Hinkley Bakery allow dogs?

Yes, Hinkley Bakery allows dogs.

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Yes, Hinkley Bakery has bike parking.

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Yes, Hinkley Bakery has parking options. Private Lot Parking

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Liz V.

14 years ago

My family's been going to Hinkley's since the 1930's, when my uncle helped fill the jelly bismarks (just for the fun of it, as a kid). I pick up some chocolate-frosted crescents every Saturday for my mom - it wouldn't be a weekend w/o them! My personal favorites are Zells (glazed twists), Cinnamon Sticks, and the whole wheat bread (Thursdays only). Hint: the lines can be long (literally out the door) on Saturday mornings, so save time and call the day ahead to order; then you can walk right up to the counter when you arrive. A family-owned treasure - the staff is as sweet as the baked goods they sell. read more

Todd B.

10 years ago

It used to be a lot better. The place is legendary in Jackson but these days their product is just above average not great. Combine that with their very odd hours of operation, shortage of certain types of products, and long wait times and for me it's just an average experience. The donuts are good but it's not a place I just have to go to. Dunkin Donuts or the supermarkets in Jackson do just fine and they're usually open when I need donuts. read more

Bridget H.

14 years ago

Hinkleys Bakery has been around for longer than most of us and continues to be the best Bakery accross the States. I have Family East, West and South and the doughnuts are always a request whether they are coming here or we are traveling there. read more

Cindi C.

5 years ago

Hinkley's wonderful warm mouth watering treasures are worth standing in line for and I love going there once or twice a year Truly the one thing is I wish we could buy your donuts at stores to read more

Charlotte C.

3 years ago

I would highly recommend this bakery! Tastes just like uncle Joe made when I was a child! Brought back memories that are still good for today! Their bake goods are absolutely delicious read more

Kristen B.

17 years ago

Best donuts you will ever have! They have weird hours though, wed. through sat. from 5 or so to 1PM, that sounds about right. Its on the bad side of town, but its worth going to. read more