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8 years ago

Home made everything Ever since Shipley closed in Madison I was very sad because I could not find the donut place that I loved. but Mcgaughs took over shipley's and their donuts are amazing everything is made in house even the frosting. when I eat these donuts it doesn't leave a gross oil after taste in my mouth read more

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Betty E.

2 years ago

Went to a wedding in shelbyville they had the donuts along with cake unbelievable amazing was leaving town the next day stop purchase 6 more for the road jealous wish we had them in California our GREAT LOSS read more

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Jay S.

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8 years ago

Let's just say, my mother - owner of the world's biggest sweet tooth - says this is the best donut shop she's ever been to. Delicious, fresh and CHEAP. Awesome staff and a great overall experience. read more

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Jennifer P.

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Stopped by to get a couple dozen donuts to take to a local police department. The service was friendly & fast and the donuts smelled amazing! I will definitely come here again. read more

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Michelle F.

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Love this place so much! Very dangerously it's on my way home from work and open from 4a-4p so I have to stop myself from getting donuts every day. Everything is always fresh and delicious! It is all super reasonably priced and their staff is friendly! It's a place I will keep coming back to for a good solid donut and great service. read more

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Angie L.

2 years ago

McGaugh's Donuts are the best donut around Nashville. They are consistently good and always fresh.

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Phil M.

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5 years ago

Donut selection was minimal. The donuts were just ok. . read more

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Sam W.

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8 years ago

Well, it was national donut day so we had to go somewhere and after looking around on Yelp, this was the place to go (near us!) The location is a small little shop kind of hidden besides the large donut sign out front. You can either park and walk it in, which I'd recommend so you can see all the variety, or go through the drive thru if you know what you want. Once inside it's pretty small but you can see through windows all the donut making equipment. There is a counter where you'll be able to look over all the donuts and pick your poison! They had so many good looking once's and I went after it had been ransacked for national donut day. Prices here were good and the flavor was awesome! All the donuts tasted fresh and the flavors were good. I really enjoyed the strawberry sprinkle. The apple fritters were good but different than what I'm used too as it just had an apple filling. Overall, I would recommend this place! The donuts are fresh and delicious and you'll be overwhelmed by the donut smell when you go inside! read more

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Adam M.

4 years ago

OMG!! Best donuts ever!! I have had some good donuts in my 31 years on this planet, but this place is the best. The donuts are so light and airy, not very sweet. Just perfection. I'd give 10 stars if I could. I found my new favorite place. read more

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Veronica M.

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OMG! They have kolaches!!! They are good too. I wish they had the ones wrap in croissant but this will do (hit hit owner/management). The doughnut dough is really good. The cream filled is delish! I will definitely come back for more! read more

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Joshua L.

3 years ago

Love this place! Hot donuts for the family! It is an old style donut shop where locals get together for their morning coffee and gossip and discuss the day's happenings. Check it out over coffee or milk. Have a hot glazed donut! read more

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Scuttled C.

6 years ago

Honestly the best everyday (ie non-gourmet) doughnuts in the Nashville area. They have a great selection of both yeasted and cake doughnuts, plus assorted doughnut holes, twists, fritters, etc at very reasonable prices. They're the only place in town that does a plain blueberry cake doughnut without any glaze and it's so, so good - sweet enough to be a treat but not so overwhelming if you're not a fan of so much sugar. Their plain glazed yeasted doughnut (always a good indicator of quality) is light and fluffy, not too greasy, big enough to be substantial without being too doughy. They definitely know what they're doing here. Service is excellent - the staff is always friendly and remembers their regulars. Coffee is fine, typical doughnut shop stuff without any frills. I've never gone away disappointed. read more

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Dagan B.

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The creme filled chocolate donut was a 3.5 but the regular glazed was a 3. I just like airy donuts like krispy Kreme. Best Donuts is the closet to Krispy Kreme so far. Anyway these donuts just have a dense texture on the inside but not as bad as some and they do glaze the full donut. So eating I didnt think it was bad I just wouldnt pay for them again. However, the chocolate creme filled one was a tad less dense and i may buy that again. And they were out of the compote donuts so I do want to try the apple compote donut. read more

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Ryan D.

Elite 19

7 years ago

Now this is how a donut shop should be! No designer donuts for $5 a donut, just fresh, high quality donuts for a resonable price! I go out of my way just to go here. The staff is friendly, the selection is wide and they even have a drive thru. If you're in Nashville and want a really good donut and don't mind a bit of a drive (maybe 10-15 from downtown depending on traffic), go to McGaugh's! read more

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Bryan N.

4 years ago

Recommend if you like old fashion style fluffy donuts. We came here right before their 2pm closing on a Saturday so we got whatever they had left. The maple was fresh and yummy. The cream filled donuts were too sweet for me though. The lady helping us was super nice and this place was perfect stop before going to the hermitage tour. read more

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Megan H.

4 years ago

My roommates and I spent months searching for Nashville's best donuts, and McGaugh's was a favorite of ours, and the only donut shop we returned to numerous times. If you're looking for an amazing classic donut, look no further. Boston cream, apple fritter, cinnamon sugar-- McGaugh's perfects them all without compromising on price. read more

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Jon S.

3 years ago

Very good and very fresh. Much better than other popular options in Nashville. Would highly recommend

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Samm S.

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These donuts are like biting into a cloud. We got an array of flavors and each one was delicious. Okay pricing and okay cleanliness. HOWEVER, the young man who assisted us today was incredibly rude and sexist. He blantently ignored me and would only speak/look at my husband. If I said a flavor, he would look at my husband and ask him for confirmation. If he had a question, it was directed at my husband and he would ignore me. It was absolutely ridiculous and disrespectful. It was my suggestion that brought us there and my money that paid for it. My husband couldn't believe how rude he was. For this reason I had to knock a star off and question whether I'd return. I understand this may not represent the business however, I highly suggest they speak to their staff and remind them (him) that we do NOT like in the 1800s. read more

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Marianne A.

3 years ago

Fast service and excellent donuts. A must have if you are a donut lover like me. Small but nice space inside

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Stephen M.

6 years ago

Best service and donuts in Madison! Their employees are always very friendly and prompt. Keep up the excellent work! Also don't forget to get there early to get a warm, fresh donut!!! (But not TOO early, because you'll miss out on some great flsv(: read more

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4 years ago

Hands down, best donuts in the Nashville area. Customer service is top notch. Wide selection of both yeast and cake donuts plus other delicious breakfast items (kolaches, etc.). And the prices are pretty, pretty, pretty reasonable for a donut. Stop going to other places in the city and spending too much on overpriced donuts. Get your ass to McGaugh's. Best part of morning pickups...seeing the regular old timers every morning. Do you think Five Daughters has that? read more

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Karen R.

4 years ago

Friendly staff and the best donuts around. Their cinnamon sticks are my favorite and my husband loves the cream filled long John.

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Connor C.

5 years ago

Today was my last ever trip to McGough's. Man, I used to LOVE this place. Sadly, they've quit trying. Today is FOUR Sundays in a row where they've been sold out of 70% of their flavors at 10:30 in the morning. They're open until 4pm. What TF are they doing in there til 4? Not selling donuts. Unfortunately it seems that once they bought out the store and stopped running the Shipley's playbook it all went to hell. With 8 other donut places within a few miles I'd try: East Park, Five Daughters, Status Dough, Donut Distillery, Shipleys, Connie & Johnny's, even that weird little place in the mall- all before I'd ever consider coming to this place. Just close it down already McGaugh's - you're heart's not in it anymore read more

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I am not one that usually ventures out for my sweets, but I heard such amazing reviews from this place, so I went to try it & I was not disappointed AT ALL! This place is soooooo good! Best mixture between doughy and sweet. I truly loved it! Excited for the next time. read more

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Terri M.

8 years ago

This is a no frills kinda joint, where you can get gourmet flavors without the high prices that usually accompany them. There's a decent amount of seating, plus bar seating that overlooks the donut making magic, which is fun for the kids. The staff was kind and courteous and the donuts fresh and warm. I will spread the word that this place is hard to beat. 7 donuts and 4 drinks was under $14. read more

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Hannah S.

8 years ago

McGaughs is my go to every time for classic, affordable doughnuts. Crispy on the outside and light and airy on the inside. If you aren't looking for the $5 fancy doughnut, this is your place. The recipe seems to have stayed the same from previously being a Shipley's; except I will say that I don't like their custard filling as much since they switched over. read more

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Jennifer H.

5 years ago

We stopped in the first morning we were staying by Opryland just to get coffee and got a small bag of donut holes. They disappeared within minutes after we realized what great light and tasty donuts they were. We went back this morning and left with a box full. They are so good! read more

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1111 S Gallatin Pike
Madison, TN 37115
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Hours

What time does McGaugh's Donuts open?

McGaugh's Donuts opens at 4:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does McGaugh's Donuts close?

McGaugh's Donuts closes at 2:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 4:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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Does McGaugh's Donuts take credit cards?

Yes, McGaugh's Donuts takes credit cards.

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Does McGaugh's Donuts have a drive thru?

Yes, McGaugh's Donuts has a drive thru.

Outdoor Amenities

Does McGaugh's Donuts have bike parking?

Yes, McGaugh's Donuts has bike parking.

Does McGaugh's Donuts have parking?

Yes, McGaugh's Donuts has parking options. Private Lot Parking

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Specialties

Glazed, Cinnamon Sugar, Plain Sugar Donuts, Chocolate, White, Cherry, and Coconut Iced Donuts, Blueberry, Raspberry, Bavarian, Cherry, Strawberry, Lemon, Chocolate and Creme Filled Donuts,

History

Established in 2017.

McGaugh's Donuts, in Madison, TN, is the area's premier donut shop owned and operated by Mack and Renee McGaugh since 1991 under a different name.

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Andrew R.

1 year ago

One of my favorite quick breakfast spots for a slow Sunday morning. The donuts are great, as tasty as you could want donuts to be. They are priced very cheap compared to donut specialty places around the city, but do not lack in taste. The breakfast sandwiches are also cheap, about $4 a sandwich. They aren't the greatest sandwich, but definitely worth the $4 price tag. Service is friendly and there usually isn't a big rush so you do not have to wait long for you to get your order. They do have a drive thru if you don't want to get off, but sometimes going inside seems to be quicker than the drive thru. Not really a sit down kind of scene if you are wanting that experience, but the nostalgic food is always worth the visit. read more

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I'm often asked what my favorite donut shop is. But when I'm ask that while at a donut shop I always respond that it's obviously the one that I'm at. However, I can honestly say that McGaugh's Do-Nuts is one of the top traditional donut shops in the Nashville area. This is my second time there and I've thoroughly enjoyed their donut selections. My favorites, so far, are their glazed twist and new favorites - the chocolate eclair and maple cake donuts. When visiting northeast Nashville area be sure to stop in to McGaugh's Do-Nuts and let them know that Lonny with Donut Explorers sent you! read more

Stephen K.

5 years ago

Worker Sexually harassed my sister. While handing my sister donuts through the drive through an employee asked "How much money to take her home with him?". My sister & I let ownership know and he was STILL there working the next day. So I went in to discuss and the manager said ownership said a "write up" was the most they could do. Horrible leadership by the owners. But. Enjoy your donuts made by that guy. read more

Brandon G.

9 years ago

The donuts are incredible and the variety and prices are the best in town, but that's only a small part of the reason you need to visit. The staff at McGaugh's treat everyone like they are family. They go out of their way to make kids feel special and have often purchased donuts for our kids just out of the kindness of their hearts. Definitely pay them a visit as often as you can. read more

Sheena H.

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The best donut shop I have ever been to. Super friendly, very patient as we made our choice's. Fresh plain donut is better than Krispy Kreme. Stop in and check this place out!! Thank you McGaughs Donuts for being as sweet as your donuts read more

Danielle S.

6 years ago

The donuts were delicious! I really liked the cake ones. My husband had the butterfly and the eclair he thought they were great! Also good coffee. Going back tomorrow to take some home to the kids. Service was quick and very friendly. read more

Janai R.

4 years ago

Amazing! Delicious! Great variety and excellent staff! Will definitely be back

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5 years ago

The best donuts, not only in Madison, but Nashville!

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Great donuts! Will be back soon.

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(84 reviews)

We love Gourmet donuts! First time reviewing this shop but we've been enjoying their donuts for a…read morefew years now. I especially love their twisties! They even gave us free donut holes this morning, so sweet and generous. Diet's ruined!

I've been coming to Gourmet Donuts for many years. Although the ownership changed several years…read moreago, the quality and customer service has never wavered. Tony is the guy who makes the delicious donuts. He's always friendly, and his team always has a smile waiting for customers. Although they don't have any of the specialty donuts that some stores offer, they have all of the traditional donuts you come to expect -- old fashioned, glazed, sprinkles, cake, twists, and coffee rolls. They also have kolaches (spicy and regular). I always grab my donuts to go, but there are chairs and tables to enjoy your donuts in the store. The dining area is basic and somewhat sterile, but it gets the job done. Gourmet Donuts also sells a variety of cold drinks and hot coffee if you're thirsty or need a drink to go. They sometimes sell out of donuts, but you can call Tony and he'll set aside the donuts you want. There's also a drive thru window if you don't want to come inside.

Shipley Do-Nuts

3.5

(22 reviews)

People had been hyping up these donuts for years, so I finally made time to give them a try. This…read moreis a nice location in the new Nashville Yards development. It's quaint, and not meant to sit in and enjoy the donuts. The team member was kind and shared some recommendations. I don't know if the donuts had been hyped so much that I created high expectations or what not. I was very disappointed. The price is great - the most affordable donuts I think you'll find anywhere these days. I'll try again at some point with adjusted expectations or try another location. There's parking in the street nearby and in the garage. If you're out of the garage in about 15 minutes, you probably won't be charged. Love: service (kind, helpful) Dislike: apple fritter (dense and greasy)

Well we got there about 2 pm on a Sunday. The donut selection was low but they had some blueberry…read morecake and those are my second favorite donut. The store was clean and organized and the server was very sweet and even gave us an extra free donut. I will make sure to get there earlier next time to see a better selection

Voodoo Donuts

3.9

(71 reviews)

This place is a bit ridiculous!! These doughnuts are YUUUUGE!! I l thought I'd pick up a dozen…read moreon my way out the door to bring home to the fam jam and dear Lord that box must have weighed 12 pounds. We got a Portland crème which is like a Bavarian crème. We got a oh captain my captain which has captain crunch on it. We got an ol dirty boy which was peanut butter and chocolate. Plus like 9 others Oh apple fritters. And a Homer. They are very delicious and very enormous and very expensive!! Guy working the counter was very helpful and answered questions and wasn't rushing me or anyone.

A tasty experience. I had never tried Voodoo Donuts before and it was just a quick walk down the…read moreterminal. I got the vegan version of the Old Dirty Bastard (with oreos and peanut butter drizzle). It was a large portion for what I paid (a little over $5). 2026 #29

Helen Donut

4.0

(12 reviews)

Unique and delicious donuts, muffins, and more! I loved…read morevisiting Helen Donuts to choose some donuts for a Brunch Party. When I reviewed their selection, they had so many unique donut flavors such as a "fruity pebbles" donut! I saw they also had large muffins and added them to my order, and they were delicious! I can't wait to come back to try their boba drinks and coffee, and savory pastries! I loved the variety, the packaging , and the service of Helen Donuts in Greenbrier, I can't wait to go back again!

I bought an Apple Fritter. It was good, but I had no clue it was going to cost me almost $4.00.read more

Best Donuts

4.4

(35 reviews)

I'm always on the hunt for hidden gems and this is definitely a hidden gem for donuts!! She you…read morefirst walk in, you might not trust me, but get some donuts and you'll trust me. These donuts OMG they're like a pillow, fluffy and fresh! If the owner has hot ones available, even better. The glazed and blueberry cake ones are THE BEST. I'm not a filled donut girly and WOW the filled ones are incredible!! For any filled donuts, he freshly pipes the flavor into the donut when you order. Typically he has lemon, strawberry, raspberry, and some other. The lemon, strawberry, and raspberry are definitely my favorite types! I have turned into a filled donut girly only at this place. If you take the donuts home and some harden or seem stale, throw it in the microwave for 15-20 seconds and it's the softest and fluffiest pillow donut. The guy who's always there is super friendly and funny. He's always looking out for me and having me try new items. Ironically there's a Dunkin' Donuts right in front of it, but trust me, you won't be disappointed with these donuts.

A small local whole in the wall donut shop serving up classics. Looks like it's all made in house…read moreand reminds me of donuts shops that I went to as a child. They have mostly classics like glaze, twists and eclairs, which is what I prefer. The donuts are also bigger than the competitors and taste homemade. I will definitely be going back to try other flavors! Support local

Donut Time

4.3

(43 reviews)

Tasty and well priced! I tried the cinnamon roll, custard filled, and chocolate cake donut. All…read morethree were delicious and I would gladly return for more! Please support your local businesses and choose this spot over a donut chain!

the spinach wrap and breakfast sandwiches are so good! Everything is always so fresh. Great…read morecustomer service too!

Donut Palace in Hermitage

5.0

(2 reviews)

Hands down... the best donuts in Nashville! The twists are my favorite. Reasonable prices too...read more

Best donuts in Nashville! Family owned businesses with good…read moreservice. Always consistent. Beats the Duncan Donuts down the street who has no staff and the staff they have are horrible and tell you at the window they hate their job. You are greeted with a smile here. You are appreciated here.

Donut Palace

4.6

(31 reviews)