WARNING POSITIVELY DELICIOUS AND ADDICTING WHO ELSE TRIED TO COME IN HERE TO TRY A DONUT AND LEFT WITH HALF THE DONUTS IN THERE!?! It was my wife's birthday. And like many of us, we definitely didnt prepare ahead of time for our partners birthday because thats life right? (We are impulsive forgetfuls) I had already went to 4 different pastry shops that had vegan items before I came here and NONE were prepared for me. It was raining, heavier that I thought it would so I was already drenched walking in the rain to 4 other locations. I thought, "last stop on the list", checking my watch and determining that 3 hours around Madison was good enough. I walked inside to what I felt was smaller than I realized but in a cute mom and pop kind of way. People were cycling in and out so I had time to study prices and menu. And the donuts took me by surprise. All these beautiful donuts. Long johns, chocolate, fruity filled, dubai chocolate, you name it. I thought what many probably didnt "wow for vegan this is cheap!" Then it hit me: this wave over sugar tooth goodness and I had to get one of each. I didnt care the price! And just like that...two big boxes worth of donuts were brought home. And guess who only got one of them because it was that delicious that their wife decided to "my precious" them and hide them? Yeah im that guy. So yeah, enjoy this lovely tasteful place. Fluffy beautifully enriched sweet tasting donuts that won't make you feel this nauseating full normal donuts give, but a sense of excitement. read more

These were genuinely the best donuts I've ever had, vegan or not! The flavors were very unique, though they still offer some more classic flavors if you're not feeling too adventurous. I got to try 4 different flavors, and my ranking among those four was: 1. Raspberry orange blossom 2. Strawberry rhubarb crisp 3. Baklava 4. Crème brûlée I didn't try the matcha white chocolate, but my friend enjoyed it! The staff here was very friendly, patient, and kind. The prices are a little high, but definitely worth it for the quality and flavors of these donuts! They're very fluffy, flavorful, and packed with their fillings/toppings. The inside of the shop is very clean and cute as well, with some seating options inside. I highly recommend this place for some amazing donuts! read more

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Such good seasonal flavors that are always rotating! I've always had a wonderful experience with staff! A small shop that can have a line, but it moves pretty quickly! read more

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Came back to try the May flavors! I love the rotating menu. There's always something new to try. read more

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We stopped by after a kids show next door on a Saturday afternoon. The shop is tiny but it looks like the bakery portion is huge and they brought out multiple fresh donuts when the donuts in the case were running low. The donuts were all delicious and I had no idea they were vegan! The shop was clean and cute. We loved everything about our experience at Level 5 Donuts! read more

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Absolutely the very best!!! Get there early for the best picks! Sundays are cinnamon rolls too!!!! They are closed Monday and Tuesdays. Always SO good and the staff is so nice. This is my weekly go to for yummy vegan donuts and they do have gluten free as well :) read more

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I am impressed! These donuts were delicious and #VEGAN but you wouldn't know by the taste. The donuts were very fluffy and moist. I tried the maple long john and strawberry circle donut. I liked the long john donut texture better but the strawberry icing was superior! Would be interested in trying more flavors! Follow me on Instagram at yelpershawn for more reviews read more

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Located on Madison's East Side, Level Five Donuts is a small shop tucked inside a space marked by the words "Fortune Favors" above the door and skull-and-crossbones posters in the window. I visited on a weekday morning and easily found free street parking nearby. The shop itself is cozy, with only a couple of tables for dining in. I've read that it's quite popular and often has long lines, but there was no wait during my visit. All of their donuts are vegan and priced around $4-$5 each. They're all yeast-based, with the round donuts featuring different icings and toppings rather than fillings. Flavors on the menu included chocolate, churro, s'mores, peach cobbler, and watermelon & mint, among others. I tried peach cobbler and watermelon & mint, which both had a sweet icing with a subtle hint of mint for the latter. One thing to note is that these yeast donuts are quite dense, which I enjoyed--more substantial than the light and airy style you might expect from places like Krispy Kreme. The staff was super friendly and happy to answer questions about the flavors. At $4 each, I do find them a bit pricey, so while I enjoyed my visit, I'd probably only stop by again if I'm in the neighborhood. read more

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Love Level 5 and their monthly rotating menu. Today I tried their ube pandan donut and was a little disappointed in that flavor specifically. The pandan crème tasted like bell peppers for some reason (?) rather than the subtle vanilla-like flavor from pandan you'd expect. It kind of ruined the donut :/ but the butter finger simultaneously was one of the best donuts I've ever had and the peanut butter mousse was amazing!! That flavor should definitely make a come back! read more

Great vegan donuts. Check their Instagram in the morning for flavor options. There is a line outside because you place your order when you walk in. The line moves quickly. read more

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Delicious donuts, and a unique variety! Small storefront with a few tables inside but mostly meant for pickup/carry out. read more

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I usually don't like donuts but I wanted to try these after hearing good things. The Key Lime and Raspberry Sweet Corn were so good. I really appreciated that the frosting wasn't overly sweet. flavor combinations were creative without being overwhelming. Location is cute, inside/ next to fortune flavors. Staff were super nice read more

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Made it to Level 5 after hearing colleague's recommendation. Plenty of street parking on a weekday morning, and the shop is tiny but cute--look for the Fortune Favors and a small Level 5 banner in the window. Flavors range from plain to churros to peach cobbler to watermelon mint All are yeast donuts, bigger than Krispy Kreme and about the size of Voodoo Doughnut in Portland, OR--dense, heavy, and $4 each. The dough's the same; the personality comes from the glaze. This place gives off the Voodoo vibe. They also sell coffee and got a few small tables for dine-in. Tasty? Yes. Expensive? A little. But hey, it's Atwood so you're paying for rent and hipness with your sugar rush. read more

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I stopped by for a quick donut. There were some really unique flavors. Blueberry lemon donut was my favorite one. Mango con Chile was a very unique flavor. It was not spicy, but was a nice twist. I liked that as well. read more

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Best donuts ever! My favorite was the Boston Cream and hopefully we'll be back next summer to do it all again :)

Unique, delicious, donuts. What more could you ask for? I finally made it over to Level 5 Donuts and am so glad I made the trip! It's a cool hole-in-the-wall type of place with rotating vegan donut flavors. I tried six different flavors and they were all amazing! I was pleasantly surprised by the experience and will be back to try more! read more

Level 5 has been making incredible vegan donuts for years now, selling out of coffee shops/grocery stores/local pop-ups. I know I'm not the only one that is thrilled to see them finally have a storefront--that means consistent availability and way more flavors. They've only been open a few weeks and I hear the lines on weekends are nearly around the block, but I stopped in on a Wednesday morning around 8am and there was no line, friendly service, and plentiful options. The Boston Dream and Everything Bagel Bites are delicious but you really can't go wrong here. There's even a small gluten-free selection. The shop is fairly small but it has a few tables for dining in. It doesn't matter if you're vegan or not, these are just stellar donuts that anyone can appreciate! read more

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I love this place! You wouldn't believe they are vegan. Go EARLY, they sell out. I can't wait to see how this place grows read more

Level 5 Donuts - Donuts Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

I've been a big fan of Level 5 Donuts when they were at local coffee shops and have been meaning to stop by their storefront. As expected, they did not disappoint! If you get there and they have a line out the door, do not be deterred; it goes fast. The inside space is smaller with a little area of tables to eat if you choose to do so. I got the feel, though, that most people do a grab-and-go here. They have a good variety of donuts. I chose the raspberry lemon, peach cobbler, and Boston cream. All of them were very tasty but my favorite had to be the raspberry lemon. I love the sweet and tangy/sour combo together. All vegan too! Overall, want a great donut? Here is your spot! They do sell out though, so don't wait too long into the morning. read more

Level 5 Donuts, certainly does not stay inside the lines. I love the fact that they are dedicated to trying and using the many options of colors, flavors and textures in their donuts. I bought 2 of each of the 6 different donut flavors that they had available. (Go early for more flavors I'm guessing) The red velvet/red crumbles/white frosting was fantastic. Not too sweet, but very well balanced between the darker taste of the cake donut and the brightness of the vanilla frosting. The frosting is a simple glaze, not a layer of sugary drywall mud to cover up the sins of a bad cake texture. The donut (cake) is soft and spongy, but still holds a perfect form and circle. The blueberry frosted donut was my second favorite. Stellar color and detail, very smooth and creamy. I appreciate the fact that they are using real blueberries, where you still can see and feel the little specks of blueberry in every bite. Good sized donut as well not too small and not too large. They also offered a cherry in the middle/crumbles/pineapple donuts, a lavender, and an orange flavored donut. I personally liked the red velvet and blueberry donuts the best. Where so many places these days are just crushing up cereal or cookies and using a lot of the same styles, presentations and flavors this was something different! And I truly appreciate that! The place is clean, very well organized, and the staff was very kind and attentive. I also dig the fact that they are using a large pizza box to carry out 12 donuts. Simple but very effective. And I am not a vegan, but this place is. I was pretty shocked by that as I just went there in search of donuts in Madison. This was my favorite among the other 2 that I stopped at. Easy to get to, great location and a very quaint setting with its surrounding area. I'll post the only picture I have but please know that right at the moment I took the picture the box started to slide a bit and when my wife saved it from falling it did move some of the donuts around. I live an hour away from them but the drive is definitely worth it and I would highly recommend Level 5 Donuts read more

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The donuts were soft and delicious!?! I am definitely recommending this gem of a shop. The owners are so sweet, pun intended! The line was out the door and down the sidewalk, yet it moved fairly quickly. read more

Have a relative who must have dairy-free, and Level 5 was the only bakery that guaranteed they are dairy-free. My relative loved the donuts and they tasted great! read more

Best donuts in Madison hands down. My son has an egg allergy and this is the only bakery we can go to where he can just choose whatever treat he wants. I give them my business every chance I get. read more

Lovely little donut shop! The owner answered our questions about what it means to be vegan and gluten free. And the donuts were delicious!