Ol' Panochey knows donuts. I'm virtually a donut whisperer. They speak to me, (usually right before I stuff 'em in my piehole). In fact, these were hollering at me and I was all the way down on I-40 driving west! Let me say they were well worth the detour. So I got an assortment, which constituted a "mixed dozen", see photo. Allow me to pontificate on what I thought of them. First off, the Chocolate cake, (devil's food?), chocolate iced cake donuts: Heavenly. It's chocolate man, how can one go wrong? Five stars. Bear Claw: Not apple compote filled as I would have expected, so a little disappointed, but that did not detract from the product the donut maker intended, and that's what counts; 5 stars. Apple fritter: Is actually apple compote filled, rather than apple bits mixed in the dough before frying. I have to say I'm partial to the compote fill, so yeah, 5 stars. Plain cake: This donut is a shop's bread and butter. It's the original big D. I always get at least one because it is the one type of donut you can compare against other makers' donuts. It's the original "vanilla" donut. Although quite edible, they had an aftertaste of old oil maybe? Maybe slightly burnt oil? Also, I look for a certain toasty-ness to the outside of a plane cake, and that was not apparent in the plain cakes I tried, er..., uh, [ahem!], twice. Four stars. Filled donuts: I have to say that McGaugh's has the widest variety of filled donuts I have ever seen. They are the first I have found to have an apple compote filled one. The apple ones were... sublime. Seriously, truly, bliss. I am blessed that I do not live any closer to this place, as I would be in here on a daily basis and would start to approach maximum density. Don't kid yourself folks, the fat-people-land trains run smack through donutville. You know it, I know it. But use moderation, please! So the box of donuts was less than $8 out the door. You can't beat that. Well, I guess you could, but you'd just end up with a mangled box of delicious treats and hate yourself for having been so violent towards fried bread filled and coated with sugar. The donut box is not for anger management. It's for the happy belly place. So take it from the Panoche-ster, if you near this joint, give them the biz. Tell 'em ol' Panochey sent ya'! read more

McGaugh's Donuts - Technically, a mixed doz. 2choc-choc, Bearclaw, Apple fritter, 2 plain cake, 2 each apple filled, rasb filled. - Donuts Near Me - Madison, Tennessee

There's a reason McGaugh's is still Tennessee's BEST donut baker! My friends always pick up donuts from here for morning get-togethers with coffee, so I decided to stop in myself to satisfy my lazy Saturday afternoon sweet tooth. I'm glad I did! The staff warmly greeted me and welcomed me to try some of their favorites which has just come out of the oven. I had a glazed donut and a chocolate bowtie and was in heaven. Do your belly a favor and treat yourself! read more

D to the E to the L.I.C.I.O.U.S. HIT IT FERGIE - but in all seriousness, a nice warm donut is the key to my heart and I've never had a bad donut from here. Very whole in the wall but don't let that fool you. Price is fair and worth it. read more

I'm so thankful that this company rescued Madison/Inglewood from the demise of the the Shipley's Do-Nuts that vacated this building. The building has certainly benefited from an update, as has the variety and quality of the offerings. McGaugh's has made an investment in a community that can truly benefit from it. Here's hoping the community will respond in a positive manner that the product deserves. In short: really excellent donuts, and lots of 'em!! read more

Excellent donuts. I usually prefer cheap, tasty donuts over the extravagantly topped ones that cost $4 each. This place is like $5 for a half dozen. Can't beat that! Their selection is great and the updates on the inside of the shop remind me of a small town bakery. Super friendly people and even better tasting donuts. These are some of our favorite donuts in town. Get here! read more

Is there any way I can put 10 stars!?!? Great doughnuts, great service. This is a place I will be visiting a couple of times or week or until my Doctor tells me that I have maple frosting coursing through my veins. read more

Drove through here on a very rainy day and asked for a variety of 12 donuts & a variety of 12 specialty donuts. Luckily I'm the prego one at work because nobody judged me trying a piece of every flavor. WHOA every single one was amazing. I'll be back soon to curb my baby cravings of delicious & awesome donuts that are not $5/each but affordable & sooo fluffy with perfect flavor!! So glad I found this place. read more

Wow!! Best donuts in TN, fresh, flavorful and fantastic! We didn't even make it out of the parking lot before we had to buy more!!

YUMYUM!! These donuts are perfectly made and priced. Half a dozen is just over $6 and they have a ton of flavors to choose from. Mix and match to your hearts delight via the drive thru or walk in, but highly recommend the covid safe option. Best donuts in Nashville we will be back! read more

Wowza. Delicious and fast and just yum. So excited to have this in Madison. We did drive thru, and coffee was super fresh. We got the specialty donuts and all were really good. Can't believe we're this lucky to have this in town. Please try it out! read more

I am so glad I hit this place on the way out of town this morning. You can see the donuts being made and choices were plentiful. I bit into the first donut while on the road and thought WOW! I think where these gems really excel is in the fillings. I will definitely seek this place out anytime in Nashville! read more

I traveled to Nashville with a picky bunch of ladies, and nothing but good things were said about these doughnuts! Everything you expect in a doughnut! read more

Best donuts in Nashville! Absolutely LOVE THEM Everyone who works there is also so nice

These donuts are absolutely delicious. The shop has so many varieties of donuts and fillings. Fresh donuts and cooked just right! The employees were very kind and friendly in the morning and quick to help! Highly highly recommend. Will revisit often read more

McGaugh's Donuts - White iced with oreos, white iced with fruity pebbles - Donuts Near Me - Madison, Tennessee

A wide selection of not only yeast donuts, but great cake donuts as well. Prices are good, staff are friendly - I love this place and am a regular customer! read more

Great donut great service. Old school donut shop, nothing pretentious just great donuts. Blueberry glazed cake donut is the winner for sure

Fantastic. Open early taste late. When you want something more than Krispy crème .... Truly delicious

It doesn't get any better than this- I am so, so happy this place exists & is still amazing after taking over the Shipley's previously here. seriously, everything about it is PERFECT read more

You'll never touch another Kripsy Kreme again. I get glazed only and they are twice the size of a KK doughnut. You get more here for less. If you like variety then you need to get there early. Take it from me, no matter how many you eat, you'll feel full but you won't have a stomach ache. They are something magickal. read more

Best traditional donuts in Nashville. Family owned. They even have a drive thru Our family's favorite place to get donuts hands down. Affordable, delicious and everything is made in house. Staff is always friendly. Some of our favorites are: raspberry filled, maple iced, and white iced coconut. read more

These are my favorite doughnuts in Nashville. Fluffy. Yummy. Simple. Good price. Everyone who I have ever brought them to agrees and asks where I got them from. I will keep going back! read more

McGaugh's supplies our church with Sunday morning do-nuts and wow! These do-nuts are outstanding - my personal favorite is the coconut!!! I wish I lived closer to the shop but I might struggle with wardrobe challenges if I did...haha! Delicious!!! read more

Got up early to find donuts in a Sunday and located McGaugh's! Thankfully they were open early on Sunday and the donuts were probably the best I've had. Definately get a dozen! read more

This place offers Nashville's BEST doughnuts. If you're always going DD for your doughnut fix, you are doing something very wrong.

BEST DONUTS IN NASHVILLE AREA!! Highly recommend this place over any other donut place around! Their donuts are perfection and I always leave having a better day than I started with! If you want GOOD classic donuts, this place knocks it out of the park!! read more

This little gem is Ahhhhhh-mazing! Open at 4a and they were cranking donuts out. Sweet staff, clean place, and a huge variety...Done! My new fave spot read more

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McGaugh's Donuts are truly MAGICAL. I moved away from Madison 3 years ago and have been consistently disappointed in the donut options in South Nash/Brentwood - nothing ever lives up to the Shipley's legacy. So thankful that McGaugh's has kept the original recipes! Pick up a dozen of donuts (favorites include chocolate iced, cinnamon sugar, glazed, blueberry cake, apple fritter - basically all of them) and don't forget a kolache or two! You won't be disappointed! read more

Love this place. If I'm early getting my kids to school, I will stop by for a morning treat and coffee. It's a quant little place with a drive thru and small eat in area. The staff is always friendly. They have a huge variety and I love the cinnamon twisty donut. read more

Amazing amazing donuts! I usually have a craving for donuts once a year and man am I glad I came here to satisfy that craving. Seriously these are the best donuts I have ever had. Friendly people that work here as well! Can't wait to come back! Yum! Yum! read more

Family owned. Donuts are always fresh & hot to order especially the glazed & chocolate glazed! The donut holes are magical with your pick of glazed, chocolate, or cinnamon To me, they are better than Krispy Kreme! read more

I've been going to MacG's for a long time, and I wouldn't waste my time going anywhere else. Good people, great donuts and sweets with a big number of choices, including my favorite cinnamon rolls. WAY better than K-K, and a lot more choices. Love this place. read more

The Shipley's replacement is just as good as the original and in some instances better. I wish they had a good "old fashioned donut" but that's hard to find here in Nashville. The cinnamon twist (jumbo) will make your heart sing. La la la read more

Great Doughnuts. I usually use krispy Kreme as the pat basis for a good doughnut and this place passes it.

Always amazing, great variety, fresh made, friendly staff. Drive past Dunkin and Krispy Kreme and go here! Worth the drive from downtown everyone read more

These donuts are so incredibly good! They remind me of old fashioned donuts you'd find on a small town square. Their cake donuts are the best I've personally had...they've got a very slight crunch to the outside and perfectly soft on the inside. Their icings and glazes aren't too sweet or thick, which is quite hard to balance. Pretty fantastic treat for only a dollar! Reaaaaally, hoping they succeed in this location! read more

This is an understated and awesome donut shop. I mean maybe it's not understated...it's a donut shop, but it's perfect, especially on the cakier side of the donut paradigm. We had these for our wedding, on special Sunday mornings, and pretty much any time we drive by. Perfect 10/10. read more

Cheap donuts, good coffee, friendly service. Donuts are a bit on the sweet side for me, but otherwise can't complain

My favorite donuts in Nashville so far! Even though it is a little drive out, it is easy knowing you will have affordable quality donuts in your mouth soon! My go to are the donut holes- takes me back to childhood while being easy to just pop in and not so messy. I love the fact that they have a drive thru at this location, though pulling out on gallatin can sometimes be a pain. There is also a bus stop nearby so be careful. I was worried when this shop closed and became something new, but it is the same if not better! The staff has always been friendly and kind. Definitely try some donuts if you haven't! read more

Great local fresh donuts - was looking for a place to get a cup of coffee and a doughnut. I found the right place. Fresh baked and plenty of selection - this is not your local chain junkie donut. Make sure you stop in - worth it. read more

Delicious! Also, the customer service is top notch. I bought a dozen and the family devoured them.