Joy Donuts

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I've been coming to this donut shop since we moved here in 2020. They are consistently good. Good donuts, good selection and good people. I love that they play Christian music in the store as well. read more

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Lily F.

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One word...yummy. Small locally owned business. If you like regular (nothing fancy or frilly) then this is the donut place for you. I usually only get common ones like glacéd, chocolate and jelly filled. The donuts are super soft and fluffy. read more

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Dipesh P.

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Super fresh donuts in little elm. We stopped by on a Saturday morning and were promptly greeted. My 2 little ones picked out a smattering of donuts and when we got home they were super happy. I really liked how they boxed up the special donuts (cool looking rainbows icing etc). They also threw in some donut holes in the box to fill it up which was a nice touch. Reasonably priced and fresh donuts FTW!! We'll definitely be back. read more

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Jessica B.

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Love this donut shop! The food is always fresh, and they are always putting out new donuts. For about $20 I'm able to feed my Sunday school class. Every person in there always has a cheerful attitude and is always smiling. Highly recommend the jalapeño kolaches!! Also they always surprise you by throwing in some donut holes! read more

Joy Donuts - a box of assorted donuts - Donuts Near Me - Little Elm, Texas

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Jon M.

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One of my family's favorite donut stop spots. The owner is super friendly and makes you feel welcome right when you walk through the door. The donuts are fantastic, obviously made fresh daily, and also a nice variety to choose from as well. They even do special order donuts for any ocassion! read more

Joy Donuts - "Happy BDay Daddy" donuts! - Donuts Near Me - Little Elm, Texas

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Breanne C.

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Absolutely love our donut shop at the front of our neighborhood!! They are the sweetest donut shop owners I've encountered! And they taste amazing! Big selection and custom order's available. My favorite it the chocolate donut holes & kolache's- YUM!!!! read more

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Jenn B.

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This is my new go-to for birthday donuts! My sons 11th birthday was last week. They made his happy birthday donuts. They were beautiful and made fresh that morning. They decorated them beautifully. I've been here for donuts before and it's definitely worth passing 2 other shops to get here! See my photos for they speak so much more than I can write! There were so many left over we ate some the next day and they were still good!!!! read more

Joy Donuts - Yep...he was HUGGING them he loved them so much. - Donuts Near Me - Little Elm, Texas

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Kat N.

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Great family owned business. We always get our donuts from here. Donuts are always fresh and delicious.

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Judy W.

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Great place top notch customer service. Try their donuts, kolache, croissant with bacon. I was tickled to pieces at the fact they give you the donut holes as a nicety with your donut order. Its a must try and I love the fact that the people are so welcoming each time I visit. read more

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George L.

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Glazed fluffy donuts are good. They don't skimp on the filled donuts either. The jalapeño Kolaches are fairly spicy. Friendly service. Donuts are 4.5 stars. Service 5.0 stars. read more

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Brandon H.

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If you are wanting a good doughnut, then don't come here. They have flavorless air circles, drenched in a glaze that is just way too sweet. The kolaches are mediocre. The bread has no taste but the meat is flavorful. The best thing about this store is the service. They are super friendly, but the food just isn't good. read more

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Chris W.

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We love this place! For years my daughter and I would go there every Friday. The frequency has dropped a little but it is just as good. Food is great and fresh. Everyone is always very nice. Just a great place for breakfast! read more

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Jim M.

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This place is a regular stop on our way to church The donuts are very good. They're reasonably priced. And if we're looking for some fun stuff I love the alphabet donuts they do and the kid decorated donuts they're just always a big hit read more

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Glen A.

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Clean safe and simple. No tricks or gimmicks, just really good donuts. The place is clean and they always throw in a few donut holes.

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Stephanie R.

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We love this little donut shop. Friendly service and awesome pastries and donuts. I've even seen from neighbors that they will do custom orders for birthdays, etc. Their pricing is fantastic and our family loves each trip we make there! read more

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Sarah N.

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This place is amazing! All of the people who work there are nice, and they always give us free donut holes. They know how to manage a line even when busy. And they are never rude even if you take forever to pick your donuts. They also LOVE kids! Awesome place and I recommend it! read more

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Raquel T.

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Best donuts around!! They've got it all: light, airy, fluffy, let me repeat that...light, airy and fluffy! I judge my donuts by the chocolate and glazed donuts they make and they've got it down! Excellent and a must try! Now that we moved to Prosper we have a 15 minute drive vs our old 4 minute drive...it's worth it! They remind me of Lil'O Donuts off of Preston in North Dallas- man they were the ultimate donut all stars! The staff is friendly and donuts fresh every single time! read more

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rogers t.

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3 years ago

Awesome friendly and good donuts! I recommend this place highly! Check it out. You will not be disappointed

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Karen A.

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4 years ago

Super friendly. Always goes above and beyond to help and bring a smile to your face. Donuts are delicious. Especially when they are warm!

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Robert O.

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4 years ago

Close location to the house and yummy doughnuts. It was worth a return visit even though the prices are high.

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Mary Louise D.

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Friendly staff, delicious donuts! We stop here almost every weekend after church. Make sure you get here early on Sunday before all the fun decorated donuts are gone! We've gotten themed donuts such as TMNT, Sesame Street, Batman, Spiderman, and Minnie Mouse. We love the glazed donuts which melt in your mouth, but there's also maple or chocolate long johns that can be filled as well as cake donuts, cinnamon rolls, apple fritters, s'mores, Oreo donuts and more! read more

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Erin H.

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Good Doughnuts, just a little pricey. I also wish they had fresh brewed coffee instead of the machines.

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Ashley O.

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I ordered Happy Birthday donuts for my son's 6th birthday and couldn't be more pleased. I was quoted over the phone and I just told them it's for a boy who is turning six. I didn't give them specifics on colors or likes or how to decorate. They turned out AMAZING and we're delicious too! I am so happy with this experience I'll definitely be going to Joy donuts more often. read more

Joy Donuts - For my sons 6th birthday. Loved the little details and they tasted so great too! - Donuts Near Me - Little Elm, Texas

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Austin F.

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Good food, always great selection and there is tables so that you can sit and eat!

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Royal S.

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The best donuts I've tasted in a VERY long time!!! I recommend this place to EVERYONE! Definitely brings JOY to you. I was skeptical because I hadn't had a decent, light & fluffy donut in quite some time, but the FIRST bite I took... MELTED IN MY MOUTH! I couldn't stop eating them! My ONLY concern is that I LIVE TOO CLOSE & my 2018 diet plans are in for RUIN, these are so delicious! Lol PLEASE GO TO JOY DONUTS, you won't regret it!!! Enjoy!!! read more

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Kalijae B.

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They are always so cheerful and friendly. The donuts are amazing as are the kolaches. It's a favorite breakfast stop for our household.

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Melissa V.

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We've been going to joys donuts for around three years now and it's still as amazing as ever. Their glazed donuts are amazing even though they're the most plain of the donuts they have. Every menu item is delicious and better than any donut shop I've ever tasted, I'd say they're better than Krispy Kreme. Service has always been just amazing as the food and would recommend to anybody I come across who is a donut lover. read more

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Khloe N.

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I'm pretty picky about donut holes.. and they are amazing! And they are cheap too. I normally buy few dozens of cinnamon donut holes and freeze them! Also the owners are very friendly! read more

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Oscar W.

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Always very friendly. Great fritters and sausage rolls, bacon rolls, sausage jalapeño rolls. There are a couple of 4 top tables inside. White milk, chocolate milk, sodas and othe assorted beverages. read more

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Lacy A.

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Really good donuts and kolaches. I am super picky when it comes to donuts and it's safe to say I won't eat them from most places, but my whole family and I love this place. We drive here from Princeton, if that gives you any idea of how delicious they are! read more

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Mary M.

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We are new to the area and got a dozen donuts the chocolate icing was absolutely disgusting and they are way overpriced we will not be back.

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Sterling M.

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I used to frequent this place at least twice a week, but they changed management about a week ago and now everything is terrible! The cashier checking me out was very rude, the kolachies didn't taste the same, they had very little selection, and the prices went up quite a bit! I'm sad that I will have to find a new place. read more

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Rob F.

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Best donut shop on 380 highway---always big variety and very yummy donuts. Have been going here for years and will continue to.

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Chris B.

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5 years ago

okie doke im here to tell you that this is a great place. clean, perfect hospitality, and all around yummy donuts

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Barb H.

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Visiting from MN and stopped in. These donuts were amazing! Great variety, husband bought MANY b/c he couldn't decide....but we ate every one! Very fresh and just delicious! read more

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Winnie O.

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My family loves Joy donuts. We are usually there every Sunday on our way to church. The kids loves it. The place is clean and they are always happy to serve. read more

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K B.

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Best donuts I ever had in my life!!! Perfect sweetness, texture, and flavor! You have to give this place a try.

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Amazing called at 5 am and they gas specialty donuts ratty at 7 just in time to surprise my baby on her body....they we're delicious too thank you do much read more

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Joshua S.

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Quickly stopped here was surprised at the variety. I would recommend, very nice service.

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More info about Joy Donuts

26795 University Dr 380
Little Elm, TX 75068
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(972) 347-5484
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Hours

What time does Joy Donuts open?

Joy Donuts opens at 5:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Joy Donuts close?

Joy Donuts closes at 1:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Joy Donuts closes at 12:00 PM on Sunday.

Mon-Sat 5:00 AM - 1:00 PMSun 5:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Joy Donuts take credit cards?

Yes, Joy Donuts takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Joy Donuts have catering options?

Yes, Joy Donuts does have catering options.

Indoor Amenities

Does Joy Donuts allow dogs?

Yes, Joy Donuts allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Joy Donuts have bike parking?

No, Joy Donuts does not have bike parking.

Does Joy Donuts have parking?

Yes, Joy Donuts has parking options.

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