Outstanding donuts and baked goods. Great people and really pleasant atmosphere. Creme donuts are to die for.

Major step back in quality yet half a dozen doughnuts will set you back about $20. The amount of cream on the famous cream filled would be generously referred to as a dollop. My glazed tasted half stale. Go the the g's spot next door for the best food read more

Kohler's Bakery - Total amount of cream in doughnet - Bakeries Near Me - Avalon, New Jersey

You had one job... 4 sticky buns and 6 crumb cakes... Got home to find 3 small dried sticky buns, short by one, and 5 crumb cakes instead of 6. Ordered and paid 34 bucks for this. Be better Kohlers Gen 3. You took a great business model and are driving it right into the ground. read more

Kohler's Bakery - Incorrect order - Bakeries Near Me - Avalon, New Jersey

If you like donuts and are in Avalon NJ you should to stop here! Here are the must have, cream filled, sticky buns, jelly filled. The only one I would not get again would be the Chocolate swirl bun, very dry and too much chocolate. You can order on line and save time. Just pick up on the racks outside. read more

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We've been coming to Kohler's for 32 years, and unfortunately, this was the most disappointing experience we've had. We arrived within 10 minutes of opening, only to be told that their famous sticky buns with nuts -- the very item they're known for -- were already sold out. Evidently, everything now has to be pre-ordered days in advance, which was never the case before. To add to the frustration, the sticky buns now cost around $60 per tray, making them one of the most expensive options on the island. Maybe the prices are up because they're handing out 10 different samples to everyone, but I didn't come for free bites -- I came for what you're known for. After three decades of being loyal customers, this experience left a bad taste. Kohler's has clearly shifted away from the simple, nostalgic charm that used to make it special. read more

New owner, new building, but same great quality and selection of donuts, breads, and breakfast goodies. Staff is still friendly and efficient, and the new building is about the same size as the old, but slightly updated. Prices went up a little but not to the point of being unreasonable. The vanilla crème filled donut is still the star! read more

Kohler's Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Avalon, New Jersey

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Kohler's Bakery is an iconic bakery in South Jersey and has been serving the Avalon, New Jersey community since 1949. For a business to be embraced by their community for so many years, they have to be doing something right. Kohler's Bakery creates a wonderful product that is worthy for all who are significantly happier after eating there. Add to that a friendly staff and a great overall ambiance to this bakery and you truly have a winning combination. The donuts here are definitely pretty stellar and something you should definitely try. All in all, I would definitely recommend here. read more

Best sticky buns on the island! Dad's been getting them since he was a kid in the 1950's and they were the highlight of every summer vacation breakfast. The jelly donuts were also my favorite. Such a nostalgic place. So thrilled it will live on for many more generations! We are all hoping for the cashew buns to come back read more

Great donuts. Friendly kids working the place. My favorite was the glaze. The line was long when I went but it moved pretty fast.

Been going there for 40+ years, during the summers I get donuts at least three times a week, inflation definitely hit the price of the cream filled doughnuts. read more

Kohler's is a decades long institution in Avalon. Stylistically its baked goods will remind you of German bakeries in Philadelphia and South Jersey in the post WWII era. The ordering process is smooth with a staff member clip board in hand moving down the line asking for your order and writing it all down on a Post-it note. Study the menu while waiting about 15-20 minutes to enter the bakery. Cinnamon buns and donuts are musts here. Average prices $2 per item. Contrary to Yelp Kohler's is cash only. Worth the trip to Avalon and the wait in line. Owner has announced this is the last season. Go early and often. read more

Tasty eats an amazing service! Frequent patron and they consistently knock it out of the park!

Waited in line 40 mins before opening and ended being first inside. Line wraps around the block by about 20 minutes before opening. Cream filled donuts and trolley buns were the best. Totally worth the wait/hype. Glad we don't live near it or I'd be there weekly and full of regret/happiness. read more

Kohler's Bakery - a variety of pastries - Bakeries Near Me - Avalon, New Jersey

Closed forever the beginning of September 2023. The best jelly donuts, amazing sticky buns, will genuinely be missed.

Kohler's donuts and sticky buns are the best of the Jersey shore ! When in South Jersey don't miss stopping in Avalon and getting the cream filled donuts !! AMAZING !! Melony Taylor read more

My sister in law bought a bunch of pastries there and then later in the week went back again. Incredible variety and so delicious. The cream filled donuts are to die for, cinnamon twists were tasty and the cinnamon rolls were heaven. Don't walk, RUN to Kohler's. read more

I grew up coming to Avalon. My family became customers in 1949 when their doors opened -- Kohler's was always a staple at our house. In most recent years, the product quality has definitely changed... and not for the better. We've ordered here recently and on more than one occasion, the donuts were raw inside; specifically the cinnamon twists. On top of that, they don't willingly package the donuts in the wax bags like they used to. Instead, they're using paper and the donuts often stick to the paper or clump together. They're not cheap donuts and they're smaller than they used to be. It's disappointing in a town that's undergone so much change and increased in pretentiousness, that a classic staple like Kohler's has diminished in quality. I appreciate the reply of the business owner below, and I would never review a place that I haven't already (and my family) reached out to directly to remedy the above opportunities for improvement -- each time they have occurred. Like I said, customers since the doors opened. It's certainly not in my nature or intention to unnecessarily tarnish a reputation, but this platform is dedicated to honest reviews of businesses by consumers, to help other consumers make informed decisions, but also to help give constructive feedback to the business, after customer service in the past has not remedied. The intention of writing this review is to help the business understand what's been occurring and help to get back to being an icon that Avalon has known and loved for many decades. read more

Bake goods are not the same after the ownership change and have been going downhill for the last number of years.

Kohler's Bakery in Avalon is 70 years old this year. This is one of the Jersey Shore's favorite bakeries and many summer vacationers patronize here especially in the morning hours. To be honest, it is not at all my favorite shore bake shop and I have never found one item that I would rate at the very top of any pastries I ever tasted. But still - their sticky buns are quite tasty and their crumb buns (or crumb cake) as it is called here is crumbly enough. The cream filled doughnut I had had lots of the cream on the outside which I am not sure is their style or was a mistake. It was far from the best I have ever had. When I stopped in last week, service was uncharacteristically unsmiling and kinda "Whaddaya want?" My final verdict - if you are spending time in the summer cooling off in Avalon, Kohler's will nicely satisfy your sweet tooth. But with many fine options on the other islands, I wouldn't make a special trip for their baked goods. read more

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Great creme donuts! Many other delicious items as well! Only Wish they would remain in Avalon for years to come! Will be sad if they close after this season. read more

best fresh donuts in town! The staff is also very nice! My favorites are the jelly and chocolate donuts.

Worth every bit of the wait on a summer weekend! Have been an Avalon resident and visitor for over 35 years. We've never strayed- the sticky buns and crumb buns are unlike any other! So excited to share the donut love with my two girls as they grow up going to the shore now! read more

As a major cinnamon bun fan, my family and I found this store when we began vacationing in Avalon in the mid 2000's. I would go every year and gradually increase my order, because they freeze well, and it's a great treat to have during the winter months. I have since gone to Ocean City instead of Avalon, but I STILL make a trip to Kohler's for cinnamon buns at the beginning of my vacation. Yes, I drive an extra half hour each way--they are THAT good. Sweet staff and excellent customer service, too. Definitely worth the trip--or trips! read more

The price to taste ratio here is amazing. For just a buck, you can get a killer cream donut that'll send you into sugar heaven. On our second trip here, I opted for the raspberry filled donut and it was the perfect balance of sweet and doughy. Try a few things, then come back and get repeats of your favorites. We never experienced more than a few minutes of waiting, but I've heard there can get to be a pretty long line. read more

Kohler's Bakery - Cream donuts! - Bakeries Near Me - Avalon, New Jersey

I was introduced to Kohler's by my wife the first year I came down to the Avalon / Stone Harbor area. With 13 years of coming here annually on these trips, I have no question why people have been coming here for as long as they can remember. The donuts here are made fresh daily, and you can always expect a line first thing in the morning if you come when they open. My personal favorite is still the cream donuts, but there really isn't anything here that is bad. You can't beat their prices, and the staff is always friendly and hard at work to help everyone that is coming in for their tasty treats. If you are in the area, you can't go wrong Kohler's for a donut, or two, or three. read more

Was so thrilled to discover this efficiently run, affordably priced and delicious bakery! We ordered three things and our total cost was $3. Maybe that is why the line was out the door. The line moved very quickly and we had a raspberry danish, a blueberry donut and a sticky bun. I have been dreaming about the raspberry danish ever since we left. We will be back for sure. read more

The best donuts in Avalon, NJ! Try the cream filled, they are decadent and craveable read more

Delicious Delicious Delicious! We had cream, cinnamon and powdered sugar donuts. Everything was awesome! Great treats awesome staff, must visit. read more

Everything is delicious. They are always packed. Best bet is to place your order and pay than pick up the next day. You don't have to wait in line you can eat your baked goods on the walk home. read more

The absolute best donuts on the island....cakes too!!! The staff is also always amazing....there is usually a line but it moves fast!!! Plus you can email orders and just pick up! read more

Most delicious sticky buns on the planet! Gooey bits of happiness that my family has been enjoying for more than 40 years

The absolute best sticky buns!! The cream donuts are delicious as well. I can't go down the shore without stopping in. The staff is always very friendly and I love how they do giveaways on Instagram. They are closed during off season so don't hesitate getting your fix! read more

Kohler's Bakery - Sticky buns - Bakeries Near Me - Avalon, New Jersey

This was my first summer trying the cream donuts and holy crap am i pissed i haven't tried these earlier. THE DONUTS ARE AMAZING. You can get different flavored donuts as well as a variety of other baked goods but the donuts are my favorite. You almost always have to wait in a long line, but they have a number system so it goes by at a decent pace. The donuts are only $1 a pop - pretty cheap considering everyone loves these things. Service is always great too, the staff always has a smile on their face and are ready to take your order. There is also outdoor seating. TIPS - go early and don't forget to take a number as you walk in. (More than 5 people walked in, passing the number thingy and wandering around the bakeshop while i was there; i had to tell each of them to go outside and grab a number or they would have been waiting a WHILE) read more

Kohler's Bakery - Cream donuts - Bakeries Near Me - Avalon, New Jersey

not the same as the Kohlers at their previous location. prices are very high (2.95 for a single item. ). the crumb cake is dry, much different from the old Kohlers. read more

The best cream donuts you will find at the Jersey shore. Fresh, perfect ratio of cream to donut (this is where most cream donuts fall short), exceptional customer service. Buy extra. They're not huge donuts so you can eat 2-3 without flinching. It's everything you could ever want in a cream donut, and then they also sell sticky buns, etc. We drive from wildwood crest to get them, and it's worth every mile in gas! read more

If you're in Avalon NJ, you have to stop into Kohler's Bakery. Literally every single thing I've had is amazing and you can tell everything is fresh and made by hand. The sticky buns, crumb buns and the cream filled donuts are my all time favorites. The first bite into one of those little cream donuts instantly takes me back to my childhood when my parents would get up early and bring back Kohler's donuts. Want to skip the line? Get your order in early via their preorder option. In and out! read more

Kohler's Bakery - Kohler's cream donuts - Bakeries Near Me - Avalon, New Jersey

Kohler's Bakery has the absolutely best cream donuts and cinnamon buns. I have dreams about these donuts all winter long. The cream donuts ooze with not-too-sweet cream. I love biting into them and having the cream pop out of the top towards my nose. They are soooo yummy! And I have never had such delicious cinnamon buns. They are especially good heated up and slathered with butter. read more

If you're in Avalon you MUST make a stop at Kohlers bakery. The cream donuts are the best breakfast/dessert I've ever had. Plus it is a family owned business with amazing ownership and staff! The line out the door is WELL worth the wait !! read more

Kohler's Bakery - Cream puff donuts - Bakeries Near Me - Avalon, New Jersey

Not a huge donut person. But I can't resist a Kohler cream donut. It is divine! We always get them when we stay in Avalon. And they freeze beautifully! read more

Best donuts I have ever had. You can't go wrong with this place and will always find something to enjoy! The service was one of the best in Avalon as well as the vibe workers couldn't have been nicer and it looked like and old fashion bakery which is what I live for! I have been a customer for years and plan to keep it that way! read more