My husband and I made a stop at Hole donuts on a Thursday morning for a little sweet treat. Hole is…read morea quaint little shop located within a neighborhood. They do have a small side lot for parking. Order ahead online or at the register when you arrive. We loved the open kitchen concept. Get a front row seat to watch your donuts being made right in front of you. My husband and I got the glaze and cinnamon sugar donuts. Both flavors were excellent! We enjoyed our warm perfect donuts while sitting inside watching other orders being made. They do offer coffee and other beverages. We just helped ourselves to the water station. Staff were beyond friendly and they seemed to genuinely enjoy their job. Thank you Hole for a great morning show and sweet treat. We will be back.

These donuts are perfection! They are perfectly light and not too oily! Crispy on the outside and…read morefluffy on the insight :) Each one is freshly made to order and all the flavors are delicious. My favorite was the classic glazed, but their weekly special when i went was raspberry lime and that one was scrumptious!! The line moves fast and you get your doughnuts pretty quickly. Staff is super nice! There is not too much seating indoors, but they do have picnic tables outdoors to sit at to!

While on a longer trip, we decided to try this place we had heard about. Although off the…read moreinterstate a bit, it was easy to find with a large sign on the front of the building. Located on the end of a strip mall, parking is plentiful. There are spaces adjacent to the building as well as across a traffic lane. I did not notice a specific handicapped space but since we were there later in the morning we were able to find a space near the front door. There is a step up to get onto the sidewalk as you enter. As you walk in, the display case is right in front. We had heard they sell out quickly, and the case was only half full when we got there. Still, the selection was large and had a good variety. The workers were very friendly and made several suggestions when we told them it was our first time there. Even a customer who came in after we started ordering gave a couple suggestions of her favorites. They have a good selection of gourmet donuts, with items like berries and custard, banana pudding, Oreo, German chocolate, etc. It would be impossible to not find something that piqued your curiosity. One thing I found unique and very appreciated was they fill your jelly donuts when you order them. That way they don't get soggy and break apart after sitting for a while. These are gourmet donuts done right. This will most likely become a regular stop for us as we travel through the area as they are definitely worth a side trip.

Fast service and amazing doughnuts! croissant are a must as well. absolutely delicious! this is…read morea quick doughnut shop. limited seating and you have to get here early to get a good choice. friendly helpful staff

The best donuts you can get in the area! Hands down! The place stays packed from open to close, but…read morethey do move you through the line pretty quick. The place is a little small for the amount of business it does. You always seem to be running into someone. But even with the overcrowded store, this is by far my favorite spot to grab a snack in Johnson City!

We stopped in at Auntie Ruth's for a hand-rolled pretzel and a glazed donut and I had no idea it…read morewas an Amish establishment! What a great surprise. The shop is clean, bright, and modern. You can watch the pretzels being hand-rolled behind the glass, and the donuts hanging in the background while the glaze sets. I truly wanted one of everything. They don't offer a huge variety, but I'm perfectly fine with a place that focuses on doing a few things exceptionally well, and "well" doesn't even begin to cover it. It was busy (always a good sign), so everything was incredibly fresh. We ordered a pretzel, vanilla glazed donut, chocolate glazed donut, honey bun latte, and a strawberry lemonade. We grabbed a table after the manager let us know it would be about 10-15 minutes, but it definitely didn't take that long. The pretzel was warm, fluffy, and perfectly buttered with just the right touch of salt. The cheese dipping sauce was cold-it would have been nice if it were warmed slightly. The "honey" mustard came in a prepackaged pod and wasn't actually honey-based, which felt like a missed opportunity, especially given all the delicious local honey and mustard options in the area. The honey bun latte was delicious!!! Flavorful without being overly sweet. The strawberry lemonade was on the sweeter side but still refreshing and I can imagine it being perfect for a hot day. I added a little water since I can't handle too much sugar at once, and it was just right. And the vanilla glazed donut? It was like biting into a warm, fluffy cloud!! Pure comfort in donut form. My only regret is not stopping in sooner so I'd have more days to come back again and again.

Great family recipe home made type donuts! Friendly service and a lot of choices. You can get a…read morevariety of toppings and the donuts taste fresh. I have stopped there a couple of times and I can be little boring at times so I get the same thing: chocolate covered sour cream! Good! My kids mix it up and have not had a bad one. I try theirs! Just make sure you check the days and times so you come when they are open.

Great donuts and great service. Took out two young sons and they both loved it. Donuts were fresh…read morewith lots of options and very reasonably priced...

This place is just delightful. This is my second time there the first time we went the fryer was…read moredown and we were only able to try the cinnamon rolls (which are exquisite and the gluten-free donuts) also excellent. But this time I had a cold coffee that was absolutely wonderful just strong enough no sugar added. I was in heaven. Plus we got to try a different group of donuts this time I have pictures for you, you've got to give it a try. The service is absolutely wonderful. The people there are so kind and really glad to see people visiting their shop. They usually trow in a little something new to try, or one of your old favorites. The ambience is simple but sweet pick up and go or sit down and enjoy. You've got to give this place a try when you're in the mood for a yummy treat. That's just delicious!!

Best doughnuts ever!!! Perfect consistency and friendly service. I love the chocolate glaze. Five…read morestars!

Delicious donuts! We had a tasty donut snack. The donuts we tried were glazed, chocolate cake,…read moreapple cake, m&m glazed, and maple bacon. It's a tiny shop and yummy.

Fantastic donuts! One of the best old fashions i've had in a long time. the blueberry is great too!…read moreCame at like 8am on a saturday and it was empty and full of donuts. i did get this pink fruity pebble one and that one was honestly terrible but i think that was my fault. the rest were fantastic though

Showed up here before a conference hoping to get my hands on a delicious gluten free donut. Turns…read moreout they make them as the day goes on and when arriving about an hour after arriving was told it would be another 2 hours before they had any gluten free options. Would love the chance to try them but extremely disappointed that they're not ready to serve everything upon opening. So if you're looking for that gluten free option show up later in the day. It should say this on their info/ site/ menu. That would've saved us a while trip.

After breakfast we decided to go wander the self guided South Slope Mural trail to enjoy some of…read morethe large scale works on the side of the buildings, when we came across Vortex Doughnuts. Finding it, we decided to pop in and grab a donut to hep fuel the rest of our mural walk. Unfortunately the selection by 11am had been a bit picked over. There wasn't any wait when we arrived, so we weren't pressed to hurry with our order and could see what our options were. They did have a selection of both yeast style donuts and cake style as well as gluten free. They also offered a few different coffee/espresso/mocha drink options along with milk, oj and hot chocolate. We opted to share a cake style chocolate frosted. The donut was OK, but a bit dry for my liking, and the the chocolate also wasn't overly sweet. But it's all subjective an what wasn't right for me could certainly be great to others. I'd consider trying another favorer/style of donut if in the area again.

If heaven had a scent, it would smell like the warm, sugary air inside The Donut Friar. The donuts…read morewere absolutely incredible--fresh, soft, and perfectly sweet--and the prices were more than fair. What really made the experience unforgettable was the service. Justin was amazing--friendly, welcoming, and genuinely made the visit feel special. Honestly, it felt like a near-religious experience. I can't say enough good things--this place is a must-visit in Gatlinburg.

We stopped by The Donut Friar while on vacation in Gatlinburg and grabbed a few donuts, partly…read morebecause it's a local favorite and partly because... donuts. I tried the blueberry cruller and the apple-filled cinnamon sugar donut. Both were good, solid, fresh, enjoyable, but nothing that completely blew me away. I did ask for an apple fritter, since it's the obvious undisputed pinnacle of pure donut perfection, but apparently the Friar doesn't make fritters. While I respect a shop that knows its lane, that alone means I can't give it five stars. It's easy to see why The Donut Friar is popular with tourists. The shop is charming, the donuts are well-made, and it's a fun stop while walking through town. At the end of the day, though, the donuts are good... because let's face it, they're donuts. A worthwhile stop if you're nearby, just don't expect your life to change.

Amazing donuts at 6am! Open early and every flavor you'll ever want! Hot and fresh. I look forward…read moreto next time. Strongly recommend.

Stopped by when we were driving home from vacation in Tennessee. The donuts were simple and good…read morequality. There are a few donuts that I order at every donut shop to assess the donut making skills: the raised glazed, old fashioned and on occasion the apple fritter. If the glazed donut is light and fluffy, with not too much chew, that's a good glazed donut. The old fashioned donut must be crispy on the outside and not too oily. The Apple fritter too should not be too oily (difficult to do) and crispy on the outside. I didn't order an apple fritter during this visit, but it's a great donut if it is done properly. The glazed donuts were light and fluffy with the right amount of chewiness and the old fashioned was delicious. The lady in the shop was very friendly. I definitely recommend this donut shop.

My niece sent me here while I was visiting and I shall forever be grateful. Best doughnuts and soft…read morepretzels I have ever had anywhere. ANYWHERE! The doughnuts are double the size of most doughnuts and doubly good. The pretzels are huge, butter basted, warm and delicious. It's not inexpensive but the tastes will cure you of any sticker shock. I spent $40+ for 1/2 dozen regular-1/2 dozen chocolate dipped doughnuts and 6 pretzels with dipping sauces and didn't regret a penny of what I spent. Came back on my way out of town and got a pretzel dog and pretzel for breakfast as well as some doughnuts for later. The food trailer in some of the pictures has been replaced by a building on the edge of Troyer's parking lot. You order at the window and most times there's going to be a line. It's a takeout business so you are on your own if you want to eat right away. The folks are friendly and efficient and orders are filled quickly once you get to the window. If you want to get a preview just search Auntie Ruth's on YouTube and enjoy. It's how I learned that there are a bunch of them in East Tennessee. I just know that if I didn't have enough incentive already to visit my niece then Auntie Ruth's finishes the job.

If you're expecting a typical every day donut coming here you're very wrong... These donuts are…read morehuge and they're a little different than a regular donut shop. It seems that they glaze all of them and then they top it with which ever one you decide. I got the espresso one but ended up wiping off most of the frosting because it's just too sweet. But it was very good. I also got the pretzel which is also ginormous. Next time I'll ask for it without salt because even wiping off all the salt it was still very salty but it was very very good and soft. If you don't have time and your rush then don't bother coming here because it was probably about a half an hour wait in line.