The best fresh doughnuts daily. Be patient because there's always a line out the door.but well worth the wait.

Amazing food lots of items to choose from great customer service overall amazing a must try

Classic!!! The line is out the door always and for good reason! If you're in Jacktown... gotta swing by!

Hinkley's is always a step above as is the members of the family the bakery is named after. We all thank you for your relentless accomplishment of achieving the very best products known to man. Ask anyone! Everyone loves Hinkley's!! read more

So, for no particular reason save our sleep schedule was severely off kilter, we were still up at 5 am one night, so we decided to hop in a car and drive east for an hour to see what the Hinkley Bakery was about. We are fans of donuts. All kinds of donuts. And using Sweetwater's Donuts as the local benchmark, we were interested to if the question could be answered: Could the Hinkley Bakery hype be for real, and could their donuts match or run past Sweetwater's donuts? We had been told by others that we "should prepare to have our minds blown" and that the donuts "were flat out amazing." We arrived at 6 am, the area still in darkness, and saw that the bakery, which opens at 5:30, already had six customers. We bought a selection, enough to fill a large box: powdered and sugar fried donuts, custard filled Long Johns, & cinnamon sugar crescents. So after sampling, was our question answered? Yes, it was. Is the hype about the Hinkley Bakery deserved? No. The donuts were okay. Were they better than what you would find at a grocery store or a chain like Dunkin'? Sure. Did they match or exceed what Sweetwater's has? No, not even close. But, as a caveat, normal people don't drive an hour for donuts. No one in Jackson is going to Kalamazoo to get their donut itch scratched. Which is really their loss, because if they did perhaps they'd stop swooning about the Hinkley bakery. So, I guess, if I lived in Jackson - god forbid - I would probably go regularly to the Hinkley bakery. But that's because there's not a lot of local competition. Maybe instead I'd cultivate a friendship with someone who regularly commuted from Kalamazoo so I could get my Sweetwater's fix. Other minor observations: 1. There is a dirt parking lot to the south of the building. Because there has been a drought in Michigan, the area was bone dry. I can't imagine what parking is like in the rain. No, I can imagine. Mud. And the parking lot was not well lit at night. I'm sure that makes the neighbors happy, but as a customer I love walking in an unlit parking lot because nothing bad ever happens in the dark in Jackson. 2. There are several steps up to the front entrance. The first step is a bit wonky. 3. Nothing is clearly labeled and prices are a bit elusive to locate. But the staff is nice and seem eager to inform if asked. read more

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Local Jackson legend. Get there at least 15 minutes before they open (really early but worth it) and get the good stuff. They run out really quick because they're the best doughnuts in Jackson and if you haven't been here you aren't a local! An absolute must! read more

Best doughnuts in the state as far as I am concerned! Lines always long but well worth the wait! There is not a doughnut in the shop I don't like! There doughnuts holes are crack balls (soooo good)! read more

Always very good morning when you start with them. People are great. Worth the trip from Lansing to Jackson to get their products.

Hickory Pinckley bakery is the best it's always full and the donuts are always fresh and I love Hinckley donuts thank you very much for contributing to Jackson Michigan and I hope you stay open for very long time thank you for your service read more

Good donuts. I'm sure they are very prosperous. They should spruce up the place and repair the parking lot.

Oh my goodness these donuts are awesome best donuts I've ever had in my life what is their secret

Best donuts ever! Great variety and value . Highly recommended. Bavarian cream is the best.

We love this place! They have the best donuts in Michigan! It is tough to go wrong here. It is also tough to decide sometimes which donuts to get since they're all so good. My personal fav's are the blueberry crescent, walnut glazed, and the mighty custard filled long John. We haven't been here in a while but we will go there again soon! The only thing that is a bummer sometimes is they ONLY accept cash. read more

Thod I'd say place of great evil. Everything they make is do delicious it should be outlawed or the very least zoned so that those of us on a diet and or diet are not allowed in without a doctor's note read more

3 huge donuts for $3.10 & incl tax? What a steal! I've always wanted to stop by here whenever we're out west for a race. Since we were already at the Jackson Hot Air Jubilee, it was perfect! They're known for their blueberry crescents (similar to Dutch Girl donuts but bigger) but taste better I think. The glaze wasn't overwhelming, the fried cake not dry, and every bit blueberry-ey! Also got the Walnut Fritter as it looked like a Cronut with its square shape (like Home Bakery's in Rochester Hills). I was assured it's not a cronut but def a crowd fave. Sure enough, it's the best yeasty donut I've ever had! I was expecting the donut to just be a walnut topping on a sugar glaze but I was pleasantly surprised by the cinnamon swirls throughout...just like an apple fritter! Each bite revealed layers of soft & stretchy dough that any cronut fan would enjoy! It's one big donut that's for sure! Lastly, we're huge custard filled donut fans. Custard was good, no jello pudding-box tasting and the yeasty dough exterior was not stale but rather "different" as my fiancé claimed. He felt it was heavy for a yeast dough but I liked it being that it's the same type of dough with the walnut fritter. Like cotton candy pull apart softness. Hinkley Bakery is also known for their donut holes. You probably won't see them out b/c they sell just like that...hot cakes! And $3 for a dz, be sure to buy some even if you don't want any! My friends bought some to share and it was like that first bite of Krispy Kreme donut right off the conveyor belt....delicious! Don't expect bathroom, tables or chairs. Its an old Mom & Pop shop with a few danish pastries. Weekends have Dominique Ansel style lines out the door but it moves fast when there's 4-5 women at the counter ready to take your order. Plenty of parking in their lot or on the nearby streets. I can't imagine living nearby as we parked down the block (we had a huge 15passenger van & trailer) and could still smell it! Talk about torture! Also, Cash only! read more

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A staple in Jackson and a well deserved legend about the delicious custard filled long johns.

Tucked away on a side street outside of downtown Jackson, you'll find a gem of a bakery. You have to try to maneuver around the pot holes in the dirt parking lot and make it in during their odd hours, but it's worth it. You haven't had a real doughnut until you've experienced a Hinkley's doughnut. Take the Bavarian cream filled doughnut for instance....what is that called? A long john? In any case, if you get one from some place like Dunkin Donuts, you've got an okay sweet treat. It meets the standard requirements and if you're lucky, it hasn't been sitting on the shelf for too long. Hinkley's? Prepare to have your mind blown doughnut style. For starters it weighs around three pounds (okay, over exaggeration). The freshly deep fried that morning dough is slightly crispy on the outside, oozing the cream of your choice on the inside, and slathered with chocolate frosting on top. It is nothing short of amazing. If you're looking to get the morning off to a good start for a meeting, walk in with a box of Hinkley's, even if it's just their classic doughnut holes (that surely would give Krispy Kreme a run for their money), and you will no doubt have a much more excited group to work with. ...Unless of course, it's a weight watchers meeting you're attending. read more

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This place never disappoints. Get there early or you'll be waiting outside. Cash only. Truly a doughnut made the old fashioned way and NOT frozen but fresh!!! read more

A Jackson tradition! Every time I'm in town, Hinkleys is a must! The most delicious donuts I've ever had and very affordable! Plus everyone there is incredibly kind and it's so nice to come in to say hi. If you're in the area, you simply MUST visit. read more

Yummy! Great staff! Best in Jackson! The donut holes are worth waiting for! Not the best location but it doesn't matter!

This is the best donut shop in all of Jackson county! My 4th grade teacher's dad works there, with that she used to bring them into class on special occasions. And whenever I have them, they still taste as amazing as it did back then, and I am in 11th grade now! Almost all of their donuts are tasty. I've only had two; chocolate and glazed, but I imagine the other taste delicious as well. If I ever need donuts for an occasion, I am coming here, even if it's a drive. read more

If you don't know you need to !!! This is the place to go in the Jackson area for a donut. Better than anything within 100 miles hands down. Neighborhood and parking sucks but worth it with the donuts for sure !! Get in early and plan on waiting because there is always a line but if there wasn't what would that tell you ?? Just go and get some!!! read more

One of the best donut shops that I have ever tasted and I have been to plenty! The doughnut without frosting is sweet enough to eat on it's own. We get a bag of donut holes which are glazed (I don't normally like glazed or long Johns) and I will be lucky if I get two doughnut holes! They make this blueberry doughnut with blue frosting and their chocolate covered doughnuts are the best! My mom loves long Johns and I now do but only here! I love their chocolate frosting the perfect donut, and the white cake frosting inside! So sweet though; I encourage you to eat slowly if you can! :-) read more

I have been going here for year and they have some of the best donuts and great service.

Best donuts on the planet! I would wait in a big long line that wrapped around the building in 0 degree weather at 5am for these donuts. The donuts are seriously world famous. If you are ever in the area, you gotta try 'em. The blueberry crescents and the glazed donut holes are warm in the morning, which makes them twice as good. The people are so every time. The price is high for a donut, but worth it every time. Be careful before going though....their hours are kinda weird. read more

Best doughnuts in the world!!!!!! They are so good you might have to wait a few minutes, but they are worth it.

My favorite donuts of all time! Chocolate crescent, mmm mmmm mmm. Glazed donut holes? Also amazing. Especially when they're still warm! Yum!

Homemade frosting, it's the best I've ever had...chocolate crescents and blueberry crescents are the best!! Oh and the glazed donut holes!!

Very good bakery with lots of tempting goodies. I love to get fresh donuts and the services is the nicest.

I've been eating their donuts since I was a kid waiting for the bus nothing better than those hot delicious donut holes!! All the donuts are delicious something about those warm donut holes just gives you a good day best donuts in the world read more

Wonderful fresh donuts as always!!! I got the chocolate frosted fried donuts. . The frosting is magical!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Fresh old style home made donuts with old school friendly service. Get there early if you want to beat the crowds.

Great doughnuts and great service. My sister orders all the time from there. Fresh doughnuts are made each day. What more could a person want? read more

Delicious donuts. My kids loved all the flavors! We are out of towners, but we will definitely be back.

Best donuts in mid-Michigan! The location isn't a high profile neighborhood, but it is a spot that is accessible to everyone. Fresh, hot and delectable. read more

Step back in time and enjoy the best donuts and pastries in the state of Michigan. Family owned and operated for over 100 years. The glazed donut holes fresh out of the oven will melt in your mouth. The crescents come in multiple flavors (try my fav, blueberry) but I can guarantee the chocolate ones will disappear first. Voted multiple years in a row as Michigan's best donut by mLive. This Jackson institution is not to be missed. read more

I think The Gods came down from heaven and created this shop. The shop needed donut makers... So the Gods created them wonderful donut makers! Every problem that ever existed was solved!‍ read more

Always usually pretty busy. The service is pretty good, and fast. The only thing I don't like is that it's a cash only business. For me, it's slightly inconvenient but still worth it read more

Best around, first choice EVERY time. The line is always wrapped around the building but isn't that what you want from your local bakery?

This place is a true cultural landmark. It's tucked back up by the Cascades but well worth the effort! Hand a apple fritter and a fry cake both were perfect. Not greasy with good flavor and crunch. read more