Tried Gates Donuts for the first time today while on the way to drop off my kids to school. Great…read moreselection and reminded me of the Donut Man in CA. Beautiful and clean window display of the doughnuts they have and also a bountiful amount if the different kolaches they had to offer today. For the amount if $6.15, I ordered a maple bacon bar (the two pieces of bacon on top of this donut tasted like a Chicharróns ), a chocolate iced donut, a cinnamon twist donut and a strawberry filled donut with pink icing. I loved how the filled donut was oozing out when my daughter took a bite. No air pockets there! The cinnamon twist tasted like a warm churro (heaven!) I'm glad we tried this place out this morning...pretty much made my morning a bit better. Oh! And the dozen glazed donut holes ($1.84) was so light and airy....melted in my mouth after biting into it. I had to stop myself after eating half of the bag lol Safe to say....found my donut place. A bit out of my area but totally worth the trip!!

We parked in the back. It's designed to be a pick up or drive thru donut shop with no seating. The…read moreperson working the window was very patient and pleasant. We got a small sausage and cheese kolache. Bread was light which I liked and the sausage had the cheese inside it. Very basic, but I would get it again 8/10. Cinnamon Twist 9/10. Chocolate filled donut 8/10. Bavarian cream filled donut 8/10.

As an out of town visitor from NY where you can get the BEST of Everything specially when it comes…read moreto food, I was curious about this place. The inside is not so appealing but, the customer service was great. I was greeted right away. The donuts were super fresh (soft). I ordered the glazed, ribbon, cinnamon twist (a must) which was soft with the right amount of glaze and cinnamon. The cinnamon wasn't overpowering. I also ordered the apple fritter and cinnamon bun. Surprise! I foune 2 glazed munchkins in the bag that I didn't order which was a nice "touch" from this place.

Not bad but not great. Honestly tasted pretty stale. They were super nice and gave me lots of extra…read moredonut holes which tasted good but pretty sweet. They are also very affordable which I appreciate.

Most delicious donuts and kolaches I've ever had! The donuts were soft and fluffy and you can tell…read morethey're freshly baked. Good classic selection as well. Owner was very friendly and the prices are very fair and will definitely be returning if I'm ever in the area again.

The donuts were freshly baked the coffee was hot and delicious. The shop looked clean and well kept…read moreand the worker was friendly.

Yummy donut shop. The staff were friendly and kind. We ordered a variety of donuts and were not…read moredisappointed.

Who doesn't love a good donut? We do so we stopped in to try these out. The, I believe, owner was…read morein helping the customers both the walk ins and the drive through. He was a very nice guy who greated everyone with a happy "good morning". The shop has some tables to sit and enjoy your selection, it is clean and welcoming. So, what about the donut and Kolaches? Both good... better than the large chains but not as good as many others we've had. Both my wife and I said, good but wouldn't necessarly go back.

Food is delicious, especially their breakfast. My favorite is the sausage and cheese kolaches, and…read morethe sausage and cheese biscuits. Staff is always friendly, and they have a good system for getting orders out quickly.

Kolaches are good but their specialty is the huge cinnamon rolls. They are delicious! The customer…read moreservice is awesome also.

I love Shipley donuts and I've been here a few other times...good service and I love there apple…read morefritters...this location sits on the end of the shopping center in a nice lil corner...

I'm not going to say they have the best donuts (better than East coast donuts , not as good as a…read moreCalifornia mom and pop shop) what I can say is kolaches from Shipleys is a Texas tradition. Bought kolaches for 30 people and they ate them all. Fast service, middling looking shop.

This is by far the best donut place I've ever been too. The customer service was very friendly, and…read morehelpful ( I assume she was the owner) The donuts where fresh and super fluffy. The strawberry filling Tasted like fresh strawberries, and they have tons of fresh donuts and pastries. prices are very cheap too. $4.50 for a half dozen of assorted donuts, and the average person will be full after 2!

Awesome customer service great doughnuts. You can call before you go to check for hot doughnuts.You…read morewill not be disappointed.

Best jalapeño kolache's in town if you're a kolache person five stars in two thumbs upread more

Donuts were great. And so were the kolashes. Service was nice. A good variety of each. I'd…read moredefinitely come back

We walked in and there were 2 girls working behind the counter, there was one person being helped…read moreand one more in front of us. It took 17 minutes for them to "pull it together" and check us out. They move so slowly. Customers knew what they wanted (since we had so much time to decide while waiting) I just don't understand why they are so slow. I had a sour cream donut and it was very good. Fresh, sweet and light. Our cake donuts were pretty gummy. Maybe it's the humidity in Rockport? Idk, trying to give them the benefit of the doubt but it was only 10am. My husband had a sausage, egg, cheese croissant and said it was pretty good. My ham and cheese croissant was just ok. This place is so dated and old you can't really tell how clean it Is. I passed several donut places to get here because it had a higher review... not sure why. It's just ok. I'll try the closer ones next time.

Best donuts ever I literly go to rockport for the donut and if ask they are just that good good…read morestaff and all

Donuts are good. Your typical donut shop style but they always have a great selection even if…read moreyou're later in the morning. The best thing though was the croissant kolache. Still think about it all the time. It was fantastic

Well deserved 5 Star update. I had occasion to rise well before sunrise,just me and my golf cart…read moresharing the road with a few sleepy eyed fisherman and seagulls. Last time I was in Donut Palace was less than. Not today. I would guess ownership change. Whatever the cause the effect was clean shop, beautifully stocked donut display and excellent service. Cap that with unbelievably attractive prices and it all adds up to five stars I left with a cinnamon roll, chocolate glazed,plain glazed, sausage,egg,cheese biscuit and a bacon egg and cheese biscuit for $7.50!!!!! Go!