I'm a donut affectionado. I've had them in every city and country we've lived in. Used to think Krispy Kreme glazed under the Hot Now sign were the best, but they can't hold a candle to the delectables in this place in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Like biting into a piece of heaven. In fact, I'm sure these donuts will be on the menu there. M-m good. read more

Parlor Doughnuts - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gulf Shores, Alabama

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I really hope we get one of these closer to my home. This donut shop was by the strip and they are handing out some fresh and tasty donuts. We got a 4 pack of donuts and wished we got another for the trip back home. I love that they have savory options if you wanna try something a bit different for lunch or dinner read more

I previously left a review for Parlor Doughnuts, and honestly, it wasn't great. The doughnuts themselves were fantastic, but the staff at the time were less than stellar--pretty rude, to be blunt. After a couple of visits with the same experience, I decided I wasn't going back. Well... my BFF--also my wife and motorcycle-riding shadow, "Queenie"--wanted to stop and grab some doughnuts to take home. I was a hard "NO"... but she won, so we stopped. From the moment we walked in, it was a completely different experience. We were greeted with smiles and genuinely polite service. Naturally, being a bit skeptical, I figured, "Okay, service is better... maybe the food slipped." Not the case at all. If anything, the doughnuts tasted even better than before. We grabbed two boxes of minis and a dozen doughnuts--which, by the way, is no small task when you're packing them into motorcycle saddlebags--but we made it work, and we were glad we did. This review is simply to say: kudos to Parlor. Great job turning things around and making customers feel like they've stepped into a top-class place. I'll definitely be back. And if you stop in, feel free to tell them the biker "1/2 Time" or "Phatt Panda" sent you. I don't get anything for it--but at least they'll know I meant it when I said I'd come back and leave an honest review. read more

Came here for breakfast during spring break. The savory donuts are a definite must. The ice coffees weren't the craziest but still have good flavor. I ordered a honey cinnamon cold brew but it tasted like a regular cold brew. I'd recommend if you want a big selection of donuts. Over all a 7/10 * We also overheard another customer order a blue doggy donut for their pup * read more

Parlor Doughnuts - Donuts - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gulf Shores, Alabama

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Huge fluffy deep fried doughy and tasty sweet donuts accompanied by friendly service, dine in or take out, clean happy ambiance, and your choice of hot or iced coffee goodness read more

Parlor Doughnuts - Amazing real fluffy fried donut goodness - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gulf Shores, Alabama

WOW! Absolutely blown away by their doughnuts. They have the perfect level of frosting and the dough was a perfect flakey outside and spongy inside. read more

My family stayed here over the past week, and we went to this place twice! It is located in a convenient spot, not too far away from the beach and in the city. The donuts are AMAZING! So soft, with a crispy outside. Every single one is a treat, so don't go into it expecting to eat more than one. Creative flavors, exceptional baking, and illustrious texture make these donuts to die for. The staff were extremely friendly. They were timely with their service, and provided information when necessary. They made us feel so welcome. If we come back to GS, we'll be sure to visit again! read more

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Omg! Why hasn't someone told me about Parlor Donuts! lol. The biggest tastyness most delicious donuts ever. And the selection is amazing. Some combinations, flavors and toppings that will blow your mind. Turtle Cheesecake, French Toast and Churro to name a few. I definitely had to try a few different ones so a dozen it was. lol. And all your favorites when it comes to your coffee needs, whether it's hot or cold, teas or blended and refreshers they have it all. I was so impressed with the doughnuts and flavors I completely forgot about their very creative line up of breakfast sandwiches. But not worry, it gives me an excuse to go back. Hehe. read more

I had an iced matcha latte and one of their honey glazed donuts and it was great! They don't sweeten their matcha, but they asked me if I wanted to add anything to it which I appreciated. The donut was also great - it had a perfect amount of crispness and glaze on it. read more

Parlor Doughnuts - Iced Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gulf Shores, Alabama

1.cute little place, great atmosphere 2. Great selection and quality 3. Friendly helpful staff, always love knowing what the staff favorites are. 4. The doughnuts were so good even the next day. 5. These ain't Krispy Kreme they better. Texture was amazing. So fluffy. They turtle cheesecake wow. Move over Cheesecake Factory lol. read more

Parlor Doughnuts - Half Maple Bacon and Half Turtle Cheesecake Doughnuts - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gulf Shores, Alabama

Delectable! 10 am and busy, busy! Wait was minimal, and lots of help. We had the maple pecan and it was melt in your mouth, packed with flavor. We also tried gluten free chocolate on chocolate. Total yum! And thank you for several options for vegan and gf! We will return for more! read more

Parlor Doughnuts - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gulf Shores, Alabama

Amazing Glazed Doughnuts! Go get you some!! We also tried the Hazel Nut Pecan and the French Toast. Needless to say I had a sugar rush! The parlor is nice and had good vibes. read more

Parlor Doughnuts - Glazed Doughnuts - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gulf Shores, Alabama

I had to go to parlor doughnuts since I had never been! The options are endless. They can make any donut on the menu at any time. I will say this makes the donuts not as fresh tasting but I appreciate not having to get there asap just to get a flavor a want. The space was large and perfect to sit and enjoy. Nothing to note of service as they were not very talkative. I would come back again first thing in the morning for a fresh donut. read more

Parlor Doughnuts - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gulf Shores, Alabama

We couldn't choose just 2 flavor so we got several each to try. Wow these are AMAZING!! We barely had to wait (off season though). The young girl at the register was very friendly. We recommend the raspberry pistachio, cookies and cream, s'more's, and strawberry shortcake (still waiting to eat the other flavors we got). I'm sure I'd recommend them all if I had tried them all! The location is convenient and nicely decorated with plenty of seating for a "donut shop". read more

Parlor Doughnuts - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gulf Shores, Alabama

Comfy and very inviting location. The staff was rocking and rolling and the doughnuts did not disappoint! To my surprise they even offer breakfast items, coffees, and souvenirs. There is plenty of area for sitting for a family or just cozying up with a friend or by yourself. The family had a variety of doughnuts, I had the raspberry filled doughnut The coffee was hot and the doughnut was warm as if it was just hot off the press Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the Gulf Shore area. We're stopping by and picking up a couple on our way out. read more

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Long line but went quickly at 9am. Worth the stop. Good latte (had the pistachio) with more coffee flavor than Starbucks. Everyone approved of their donut (how can you not). Had the donut egg sandwhich... would have been perfect with a bit of glaze, but with the mini donut as a side was still delicious. Will have to go back after 11am next trip to try a savory one! read more

Parlor Doughnuts - Smore, raspberry pistachio (not filled), cookies and cream and a mini coconut filled donut - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gulf Shores, Alabama

Plan for this small place to be hopping! Busy but fairly quick. Lots of choices of amazing donuts. Prices are good if you buy a dozen. Individually they can be a bit pricey (unless you are just getting one or two). So good. read more

My daughter got a donut and I got a breakfast sandwich. Both were delicious and the service was fast and super friendly!

Went on a Friday June morning (which was National Donut Day). Friendly staff who were efficient with all the customers. The donuts were so good with lots of flavor options. Husband enjoyed his cortado coffee. They had plenty of seating inside and out. read more

Parlor Doughnuts - Assist - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gulf Shores, Alabama

Really interesting flavors of donuts! When we got there, they did fresh glazing for us based on our order. I tried the vegan+gluten free donut and I thought it tasted like cardboard. I think it's the gluten free part of it that made it suck. The regular donuts tasted pretty good. The glazing and the flavors are pretty good. The place is nice to sit down and get some coffee and a donut. The staff is pretty friendly. read more

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I appreciate the option of gluten free and dairy free as I have food allergies. I tried one of each and all were delicious. My husband tried the biscuit sandwiches, and they were delicious as well. He even went back the next morning to get more. Will be back again next year for some more. read more

I was visiting a friend in Gulf Shores, who loves Parlor Doughnuts, so it was a must on our weekend to-do list. We actually went twice, if that's any indication about the doughnuts. I had the French toast doughnut (one of their most popular) and then the raspberry pistachio, and both were delicious! I appreciated the unique flavor combinations. I'd also like to give a plug for the breakfast sandwiches. I had the Sausage Biscuit Breakfast Sandwich both times--the fig jam and sage butter instantly elevate a basic sandwich into a tasty breakfast experience. HIGHLY recommend. For timing reference, our first visit was on a Saturday, and it was quite crowded (to be expected, honestly). We were still able to find seating, but it was definitely abuzz. We went back the second time on a Monday morning, and it was much calmer. It's a fun spot if you're looking for a sweet treat! read more

Highly recommend coming here for donuts! Cannot go wrong with any flavors. We came here twice over Memorial Day weekend. The breakfast sandwiches were ok, avocado toast was delicious and the coffees were good. The line can get pretty long. read more

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Sooooo good! I would go back to Gulf Shores just to try these again. Coconut Cream was my favorite one!! read more

Parlor Doughnuts - It was on my bucket list to try on our trip - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gulf Shores, Alabama

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This place is cute and a nice spot to hang out with friends, but as for the actual food--specifically the doughnuts--for me and my friends, it's a no. The doughnuts taste like the fried biscuit-style doughnuts that everyone in the South makes. Personally, I'm not a big fan of that, and they're also too sweet. Each doughnut is already extremely sweet, and then it has cinnamon sugar sprinkled on top. Trust me, with the amount of sugar already packed into them, that extra touch pushes it over the edge--it's like choosing between life and diabetes. read more

Cute little donut shop off one of the main roads in gulf shores. The cashier was helpful with us by explaining all the different donuts to us. These donuts are my new favorite! Just by looking at them they seem dense but the inside of them is actually quite light like croissants. They had plenty of flavors to pick from whether you like chocolate or fruity or filled. Definitely recommend coming here! read more

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Strange and wonderful. The owner appears to have a vision for a different doughnut experience. And they are making it happen. Unusual flavors and unusual presentation - try it and see for yourself. read more

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Oh my, what a great place. My wife and I were looking for a new place for our weekly Saturday breakfast outing. I found this place and thought since we were out of tourist season, it would not be busy.... WRONG!! And there is a reason. Great service, great atmosphere - the decor is awesome, and really good donuts - they are really CRONUTS. There are lots of selections, we chose the favorite, which is French Toast, also Sandy Beach (Cinnamon Roll) and Maple Bacon. If you read some of the reviews you will See people complain about the donuts being sweet, or too sweet..... These are donuts. Some also state they all tasted the same. Our experience could not have been further from this. While you might think French Toast and Cinnamon Roll would be similar, they were very different. We could really taste the "egginess" of the French toast, and the warmth of cinnamon on the Sandy Beach. The Maple flavor came through on the Maple Bacon, along with the saltiness and smokiness of the bacon. All three were really good. We ALSO ordered the Avocado Toast and the breakfast tacos with Chorizo. Both of these were solid as well. The Toast came with boiled egg on it and they use Tajin to add a salty and citrusy flavor. It was well seasoned. We enjoyed the tacos and it came with a good green salsa for topping. The chorizo was not as prominent as I prefer. If I order chorizo, I am wanting to really taste the chorizo!! Don't go here expecting Krispy Kreme prices. These are different in a lot of different ways. We also got our dog a treat as well. Can't wait to see how he likes it!! read more

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Omg! Big fluffy donuts, fried old fashion style and they have lost of options of flavors. I got the bourbon caramel, and the maple bacon. The first bit into the bourbon caramel I was melt with the donut in my mouth. Would go back again. Expect it to be pricey but way better than Krispy Kreme. read more

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We had to stop here during our vacation because the it's a donut place that also stays open late. We ordered 4 doughnuts and a couple lattes. The doughnuts are massive and extremely sweet. I could only it handle a bit of 2 out of the 4 we got. My husband ate a banana cream pie doughnut and we were left with 2 whole doughnuts. It's a shame we couldn't finish them but it's just too sweet. I suggest only getting one or two, and sharing! read more

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We've been coming to Parlor since they opened. We love their style of doughnuts and I also get the Keto doughnut when counting carbs. My wife enjoys their coffee and we both love their breakfast items, especially the breakfast tacos. Plus, the location close to the beach doesn't hurt. read more

Gulf Shores newest addition has become a popular destination with tourists & locals alike. They all gather eagerly awaiting fresh gourmet donuts, breakfast, or coffee varieties offered. Whether it's a beach day or a work week. Arriving here begins off that perfect day & offers that dining experience of taking it slow within their spacious dining room savoring that perfect snack or light meal. This is also ideal for grab & go customers who desire a quick bite going about their busy day. Display cases are stocked, drip coffee is brewed, and display cases are stocked. Parlour Donuts readies themselves for taking on their daily morning rush. Before going further, be sure to click & view their menu items here. Menu: https://www.parlordoughnuts.com/menu This location stands out from other national competitors offering items like Cortado's or hot Chai lattes. They also offer breakfast items that offer 3 varieties of breakfast tacos & a spinach pesto breakfast sandwich. Everything served here isn't subpar or awful, as Parlour offers up their best in the donut game with their concept & excellent customer service. My cashier had a professional & friendly demeanor about her, making customers feel valued and welcomed while being prompt and accurate with customers orders. The Oreo donut was heavenly, consisting of flavorful dough, toppings, and frosting. Dunkin can't match their consistency, therefore remaining boring and basic, having mediocre flavor & subpar quality. What also impressed me within their store is their well-kept and maintained clean dining room, making for a pleasurable sit-down experience. It's also a perfect place for people & traffic watching or enjoying using their wifi in a relaxing, chill environment offered here. Other menu items capturing my attention included their vegan and dog donuts, which my sister's dog would absolutely love. My vegan friends would rejoice over their donut varieties, & I've recommended they visit when vacationing down here or where Parlour Donuts are located. They also cater to keto dieters, offering a keto-friendly donut line. I love their wide, simplistic variety within their donut, coffee, & breakfast offerings. My first experience here was pleasurable. I'll be returning here before my vacation ends. Be sure to like on FB & tell a friend Gulf Shores: https://www.facebook.com/gulfshoresparlor/ Nationwide: https://www.facebook.com/parlordoughnuts/ Website: Gulf Shores: https://www.parlordoughnuts.com/shops/gulf-shores-al Nationwide: https://www.parlordoughnuts.com/ read more

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Love this place!!! The service was super fast and the doughnuts were so good!!! We'll definitely be back! read more

Parlor Doughnuts - Churro - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gulf Shores, Alabama

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Skip your hotel breakfast and come here to grab a bite and drink. A must stop at any parlor doughnut shop. Can't go wrong with any choice. today mine was a turtle; fresh, crispy, Delicious. read more

Parlor Doughnuts - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gulf Shores, Alabama

The doughnut was incredible. By far best I've ever had. I am from Michigan and I heard about this place. The restaurant was clean the staff were friendly. Thank you so much read more

These are amazing bites of pure decadence.This place is run very efficiently. Orders went in and out in real time. Lots of variety for everyone . Keto & Gluten Free items also . These donuts are made for adults. One is good. And two you will be in a sugar coma.Pricing is a lot like those Pink box Cookies. A dozen is expensive. 100 percent will go again.It's right in front of the campground. read more

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I'm not sure what all the hype is about these donuts. Although huge, we found them dry and tasteless.

Tourist trap!! Long lines, crazy high prices. Very small parking lot. You can make Mobil order and use the drive thru. Large variety of specialty donuts. Not the traditional raised fried ones. Check out the menu. Breakfast selections are small in size. They have lattes and iced coffees. The hot lavender was ok. Would not return for it. Avocado toast was well seasoned and the whole grain bread was good. Had the blueberry and sandy beach donuts. Very very sweet.. read more

First time here..HOLY SMOKES! What fabulous doughnuts!! Easily one of the best Ive ever had! read more

Parlor Doughnuts - Turtle - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gulf Shores, Alabama

Let's just get this out of the way, these are not your traditional hole in the middle donuts. They are more like a fritter type "donut". That being said, they are very good! Got the coconut cream and lemon bar and 2 plain vanilla glazed. All were excellent! I'd have to say Mel the coconut was my favorite! They are a bit on the pricey side but they are huge! I'm sure I'll be back next time we are in town to try a few more flavors! read more