Had a great experience here! Just stopped in for a quick snack since I've driven by a couple times and it was super good. Not as many flavor varieties as other shops in the area, but the options they have they do very well! Service was also very attentive. Delicious, classic, quality donuts. read more

Having ate donuts for over 58 years King Donuts in Salem is the absolute best without a doubt. Their cinnamon roll and apple fritter is the biggest. Enjoy read more

Come here for the donuts, not for the vibes. Pretty solid selection of classic donuts, $1.50 each or $16 for a dozen. Donut holes are$4 per dozen. Texture and taste of donuts are really good. Flavors and types of donuts are classic, nothing too fancy - is my favorite, the comfort donut type. Friendliness and customer service are nonexistent. But that's OK because sharing donuts makes me happy. read more

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Used to love King Donuts. This trip, the donuts tasted like rotten oil. They lacked flavoring in the icing. Usually, everybody grabs a second donuts, but not this time. They all tasted poorly. The service was quick and quasi friendly. As far as ambiance, it was just a donuts shop lobby. read more

King Donuts - Dozen donuts - Donuts Near Me - Salem, Oregon

I have been coming here for years, they always had the best Donuts. I have noticed a change in the last few years, getting very expensive $10 for a half a dozen?? Wholly shit! The biggest problem is the woman that is usually there, the husband was always friendly and fun to talk with but his wife is another story. She is just rude and very unfriendly and always has the damn mask on. Never understood why he was with her, opposites thru and thru. The donuts seem to be not as good as they used to be. They even took out the seating, WTH??!! I told her it was a bad idea, she said to much hassle. What?? Come in get a couple of donuts and a coffee, very nice even with the grumpy one serving us. She seems to act like she doesn't want to be there, fine stay home and employ some who cares instead. We have several better alternatives thankfully. read more

One of my co‑workers brought in two dozen King's donuts today for our all-staff meeting. The first box disappeared instantly, and by 4 pm, the second one was nearly gone. I snagged the last Maple Bar, took it home, and didn't eat it until 9 pm. Oh my gosh, it was incredible. The Maple Bar was still so fresh, soft, and delicious you'd think it had just been made that morning. These donuts are hands‑down the best donuts ever. read more

The owner will TOW YOUR CAR at all expense. He CALLS THE TOW COMPANY. What a jerk, why can't he just be nice and allow people to park a few minutes on his EMPTY parking lot? NOT EVEN A ROACH IN SIGHT. AND HE HAD MY CAR TOWED. Wow. All the previous times that I had been into his business to buy donuts never again!!! read more

King Donuts - DO NOT PARK THERE!! Not even for 5min!!! the donuts are not worth your time nor the tow!!! - Donuts Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Delicious can't wait to bring my family!!!!! Fresh donuts can't be beaten. Great location.

I love stopping here for a quick breakfast. Their donuts taste amazing and The people working here are super friendly.

Quick service and good selection however, I'm extremely disappointed in the doughnuts. They were crusty on the outside and extremely oily to the taste. Just grabbing a doughnut got my hand greasy. All surprised me being they're made fresh and usually sold out before 12 pm read more

After living in the area for over 2 years I was convinced that there was no good local donut shops. I looked high and low and had been really disappointed. A few months ago a coworker brought in a box of donuts and they were actually fresh and delicious! I begged for the name of the shop she got them from and it was kings donuts. So happy to have found a local ma and pa shop that makes simply delicious fresh donuts. The place could probably use a good scrub down is the reason for removing one star. read more

Best donuts in Salem. It's too bad there is no delivery option. Can't find them on DoorDash.

After living in Salem for 10 years, I finally decided to check out this place. You have to get there early, and I had some time to kill one day, so stopped in. Although the website shows booths, they won't let you sit down and are pretty rude about it. This threw a huge wrench in my plans. I ordered coffee and a donut. Neither were anything special or particularly tasty, and I had to eat them in my car. I won't be back. read more

Terrible customer service. Woman working the register was rude, she yelled at another customer's kid for sitting at a booth to eat her donut. Apparently the place is not dine-in, but the person and her kid didn't know that. Kid was visibly shaken by the yelling. read more

How can this place keep in business? They never have any donuts after 9am. It seems to me just make a few more donuts and you would have more customers. There are other donut places in Salem that have donuts all day. Or maybe they just make enough donuts to support them selves and don't care about the profits. read more

I made it as far as the cash register and the lady was so rude that I just left. I wanted to get one Boston cream to try out their shop. She told me their was a $5 minimum for using my card. I said okay, I'll take a box of 6 donuts then. Then she'll said there's an extra charge for the box. The place looked clean and the donuts looked delicious, but clearly she did not want to sell me donuts. read more

Just what I was looking for for my work crew! So Good and fresh! Get there by 7 am. The counter gal was sweet and fast and knew just what to add to my two dozen request! read more

King Donuts - Maple glazed with chopped roasted peanuts! Yummy! - Donuts Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Come early! Fresh and thick. We usually get the classics & always before 11 am on Sundays.

Not a bad donut shop at all. It is kind of a no frills type of place or old school style type of donut shop but that's okay! Steve and I went here on a recent trip to Salem, Oregon and got a chocolate frosted donut and a Maple frosted donut. Both donuts were pretty good. They weren't the most memorable ever but the staff were friendly and accommodating. We both got some coffee here and (WOW!) was it strong! read more

King Donuts - A bakery case full of King Donuts! - Donuts Near Me - Salem, Oregon

A very nice basic selection of donuts and twists at good prices. We opted for the cinnamon roll and apple fritter. Both were very good, though the apple fritter was short on actual apple chunks. read more

While waiting for a table at Word of Mouth, we decided to check out the donuts and coffee or Coke if you prefer at the King Donuts. Some of our group had had a particularly rough night the night before (read hungover--ah to be young again) so I decided we needed to get some coffee and food in them STAT. This worked like a champ. We put our name on the list for the restaurant across the street and had a pregame of coffee and donuts. The donuts were freshly made and quite tasty we had some maple bars and an apple fritter both were big and were made to be shared or to save some for later. While we were there many folks came and got boxes to go. This is clearly a fun stop on a Sunday morning. I will definitely try it again. read more

A solid 4.5 stars. Dropped in for a few donuts and loved everything I tried. Got the maple sour cream, the buttermilk, and a regular glazed. The donuts are very traditional - and well done. My only criticism is that I didn't feel there was a great deal of selection (mainly just plain, chocolate, and maple). Would have liked some vanillas and maybe an almond bear claw. But I would definitely return. read more

Excellent donuts and tasty treats every time I've been to King Donuts. The same lady is always there and is always very nice. Be sure to leave a tip! read more

Great classic donuts, highly recommend. They usually sell out, that's how good it is.

The lady that works there is an ass hole and hella rude it was my sons birthday and she was mad rude and looks like she hates her life. The donuts were ass and and the place was hella dirty. read more

very nice and quiet little donut shop! on my way in, a security guard was walking out and said, "best apple fritters in town" which was great to hear since this is my first time coming to this shop! social distancing markings on the floor, masks available for purchase, seller doesn't wear gloves but uses prongs to grab the donuts. i ended up grabbing 2 glazed donuts, 2 chocolate donuts, 2 chocolate logs, 2 dozen donut holes, 1 chocolate coconut and 1 chocolate peanut donut. total came to $14! there was a small spot that was grey/green in color on one donut hole-- not sure if it was mold or something else, but my boyfriend ate it anyways. first time coming to this place and it was really tasty with amazing prices! read more

King Donuts - a hand holding a glazed donut - Donuts Near Me - Salem, Oregon

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I had previously stopped going here, but thought I give them another try on Sunday since I didn't get to my favorite donut place Bearscat Donuts on Saturday. I am sad to say, I will not be returning. I asked for twisted glazed donuts, they said they don't carry such a thing! I know they do. Whatever... They need bigger boxes so they don't have to cram a dozen donuts into one box stacked upright so they touch and each other, and the frosting, glaze or sugar comes off onto the next donut or the lid of the box. Additionally, I agree w/ everyone that mentioned towing people parked in their lot when they are closed. Unfair tactics. read more

King Donuts - Box too small for 12 donuts!!! UGH! - Donuts Near Me - Salem, Oregon

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Before I start this review I want to say, I love Sunday mornings with donuts, the sunday paper, and coffee !!! It doesnt happen often that I have all 3..lol, but thats my ideal morning. That being said, I was ecstatic to wake up to my boyfriend surprising me with donuts & the Sunday paper. Not just any donuts though,lol.. these were King Donuts !!! I love donuts from here because they taste delicious even hours after you buy them. Moist on the inside but still has a crispness to the outside. I used to get my donuts from another place & King donuts are better stale than the other donuts taste fresh..lol..Other people love the donuts as well, so you have to make sure you go earlier in the morning. If you dont, they will SELL OUT...lol..Favorite donut shop in Salem !!!! read more

King Donuts - Donuts Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Been going couple times a month for 20 years. Never disappointed and very mom and pop doughnut shop.

We have been looking for a great donut place and found it here...we come all the way from Dallas (OR) and it's a straight shot over the bridge...super easy to get to and park and they always have a great assortment in the mornings and super fresh and fluffy just the way we like 'em! read more

Amidst the covid-19 panic, this family is still pumping out the goods but their seats are taped off so dont expect to sit down! They're wearing gloves to appease the public, and they're a small business doing it right in a scary time! read more

This is my favorite donut shop in Oregon. Great selection of donuts, the owners are very friendly and accomodating. I'm a sucker for a good donut shop and this place is definitely top of the list in Salem. Not too sweet and not dense and dry like a lot of the other donut shops I've been to in the area. They were out of pink sprinkles donuts, which my son loves, so they made a couple specifically just for him, which I thought was very cool and sweet of them! 10/10 recommended them for their friendliness, delicious donuts, and variety. read more

Its not you its me... I make some bad life choices. Getting a donut is one of them. Fives stars for doing what they do and supporting local business etc... Three stars for selling donuts to help make people fat and get diabetes... Cant recommend that. But if you gotta have one, get it here. read more

Don't bother visiting this establishment. If you want any kind of quality donut, you're better off visiting the grocery store or even the gas station across the street. Don't be fooled into believing these donuts are any better than Hostess donuts you can get at the store. Went there to get a donut while we waited for our table at Word of Mouth across the street (great restaurant, highly recommended) and they were closed. Parking signs don't indicate that it's King Donuts patrons only but the owner, while closed on a Sunday, called to have our car towed...in an empty parking lot. All other lots in the vicinity indicated what authorized vehicles were allowed. $391 later we found out that the owner of Kings Donuts called to have our car towed from their empty lot even though they weren't even open on Sunday. Don't bother with this place. read more

Sadly, I have to write a low review for this place. Came in last week to buy a box of donuts for my staff meeting. I commute into Salem so on arrival I needed to use the restroom, as I was washing up out from behind the toilet runs this little guy , I screamed so loud which isn't my normal reaction to mice but hey I was wearing flip flops and like "oh goodness please do not run over my feet" or worse up my long flowing summer dress. The donuts are great here but this completely ruined it for me. Now I am not that naive, I mean most restaurants and especially older buildings have trouble keeping rodents out but if he is out in the daylight that tells me he might just be a little too comfortable. I urge the owners to make sure they are keeping an eye on this issue! Mice breed like wildfire spreads! read more

Price is too high for mediocre donuts. The guy behind the counter is a nice fellow though!

Better get to this place early because they sell out quickly. Staff is friendly and courteous. Donuts were delicious and fresh!

As a professional donut critic from Canada now living in Seattle, I can honestly say that this place is the best donut shop I've ever been to. Voodoo Donuts is more of a specialty shop and comparing a plain chocolate donut, side by side, I'd vote King Donuts rather easily. Also, their blueberry muffins are hands down the best I've ever had in my life. Period. Light and fluffy and filled with juicy blueberries. The service is great and they are always throwing in a few donut holes for the kids. Don't let the humble surroundings fool you. It's consistently that good. read more

The one place I've been in Salem that approaches donut slinging with a modicum of care. The service was prompt and personable, and as for the donuts themselves? Everything you could want at a remarkably fair price. GO TO THIS PLACE. read more

I've never eaten here, and I'm never going to. They apparently practice aggressive douche baggery when it comes to their practice of towing people that park in their lot. That in spite of the fact that they are closed right now (it's lunchtime) and have an empty lot. Probably wouldn't hurt their business to be a bit more neighborly. read more