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    Paula's Donuts

    4.5 (287 reviews)
    InexpensiveDonuts, Bagels, Sandwiches
    Closed 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed

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    Cannoli FILLED
    Matthew C.

    Our friends who live here said, "Paula's has the best donuts in the world. For real. You have to check it out." We checked it out. It checks out. So good! And the staff was so helpful. The angel, the raspberry filled, the cannoli donut and the monthly fundraiser special "hamburger" donut were all incredible. I wish we lived closer!

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    Jennifer K.

    Stopped into Paula's on a Bills football Saturday, so of course it was busy -- but the energy just added to the charm. The moment you walk in, it smells like what I imagine heaven smells like. The display case is gorgeous, the decor is fun, and the whole place has that classic Buffalo comfort vibe. Customer service was friendly and upbeat despite the rush. Prices were very reasonable, especially considering the size and quality of the donuts. I ordered the Bavarian cream, and it might genuinely be the best thing I've ever put in my mouth. Light, fluffy, perfectly filled -- absolute perfection. Paula's is a Buffalo staple for a reason.

    Game day donuts!
    Lucas B.

    I try local donuts on every domestic trip I take, and this stop is at the top of the rankings! They have amazing, unique donuts and strong coffee all at fair prices. I knew walking in this must be a fan-favorite place, They had so many employees hustling around on a busy Sunday morning. They worked hard and were incredibly helpful to a first-timer like me. The establishment was very family-friendly, too. I'd fly back to Buffalo to come here again!

    Linda O.

    Back in NY for a visit and First time visit to the new location. This is a mandatory stop when in Western NY. THE BEST Apple fritters ever. AND the cannoli donuts are to die for!! Friendly staff and always a line because the secret is out!

    3 donuts
    Ian N.

    Great homemade donuts with excellent friendly service. Large selection of donuts. Very reasonably priced. Ample parking and large customer walk in area. Very clean tables and storefront

    Travis S.

    A great location of Paula's Donuts! The inside has a good amount of seating and is very clean. They have some fun mini statues of their popular donuts, and a kids play donut counter in the corner, too. Huge selection of all the Paula's staples. There are plenty of options, and they're constantly bringing out fresh ones while you're there. It's hard to pick just a few to have!

    Donut Dippers - Red Velvet Donut Holes w/Cream Cheese
    Clark S.

    I finally had a chance to stop into the Paula's Donuts on Transit Rd. since they moved out of their old location in Clarence and I really like the new place! They have a much bigger space now with a nice-sized seating area and plenty of parking spots! Stopped in on a Saturday around 11am and didn't have to wait at all to place my order! The young woman who took care of me was wonderful, very conscientious, courteous, so pleasant. I grabbed a variety of donuts and pastries but was on the more adventurous side that morning and tried their Donut Dippers, with five to six of their red velvet donut holes and hearty amount of cream cheese to dip into. I thought this was really good, I'd equate it to grabbing a six-piece chicken nuggets and a dipping sauce - Just enough food without leaving you too full. I would have liked to have seen the cream cheese a little softer as it was a tough to dip the donut holes into without squishing them. I'm not sure if I'd order them again, but if I were with someone I knew wouldn't finish their donut/pastry, I'd think of getting this to supplement whatever they don't finish. :) Paula's Donuts continues to be a Buffalo-staple for breakfast sweets. You can't go wrong with one of their red velvet donuts, peanut sticks, or Bavarian cream-filled donuts, or their cinnamon rolls!

    Sunday morning
    Andrea W.

    I absolutely love this donut. They were out so the beautiful people in the back made me one fresh! Always fantastic service. Go Bills

    Strawberry Shortcake Donut! Get it
    Tammy R.

    The Strawberry Shortcake Powdered Donut was the best Donut I ever had! So delicious! The second was the Cannoli Donut. Parking can be tricky as every time I've been here, it's been full. I can see why!

    Variety of donuts!

    Please, please, please expand to Atlanta! Best donuts in the world! Though Parlor are also very good! Paula's are amazing, huge and reasonably priced old school donuts. Yum!!!

    Johanna C.

    Another recommendation when in Buffalo... not what i expected though. Place is accessible but better drive instead of crossing the street bec the pedestrian lights don't turn on lol...there was a line when we visited but service is quick

    Oreo donut
    Mylene R.

    My expectations were high but their donuts are lousy. Quality is not good. I ordered specialty donut oreo but it was sloppy. Attached is the photo from their website versus the one I got.

    Joanna F.

    Really creative and amazing donuts. The staff was super friendly and all the prices were very reasonable

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    Paula's Donuts

    4.6
    (790 reviews)
    7.6 mi
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    Some of the best donuts I've ever had. We stopped in during a family vacation and the kids asked to…read morevisit one last time before leaving. They were that good and on our minds after our initial visit. Both times we visited the location was busy and we had to wait in a small line. Service is very efficient and they take care of you quickly once you're at the counter. All of the donuts we ordered were perfect. One of the kids got a limited edition burger donut with proceeds being donated to the local Ronald McDonald house. It was a very inventive donut with glazed donuts as the burger buns, half a chocolate glazed as the burger patty, and different creams making up the cheese and condiments. So unique and for a good cause! Indoor seating is available which we took advantage of, as we could not wait to enjoy our donuts. I wish we lived close by as we would be regulars. I feel the donuts are fairly priced for the quality. Expect to pay more than your local Dunkin or Tim Hortons, but you can also expect the quality is way better. Fresh homemade donuts can't be beat.

    Paula's Donuts helped heal me after surgery - seriously. But first, a few words about the best…read moredonuts in the United States. I feel confident that statement is true. These are not featherweight, boring, drive thru chain donuts that never fail to disappoint. The box says they are "made with love" and while I certainly hope the bakers and makers are not oozing affection for the creations as they do their job (because that would get weird right?), the recipes and standards of ultra high quality that this unique WNY establishment has sure shows a respect and appreciation for their customers. The dough is light and never greasy tasting. The cream fillings are also fluffy and airy and melt in your mouth. Jellies are all top notch and let me be clear, the donuts are packed full with whatever is inside. Or on top. The headlights are incredible. Peanut butter offerings (several to choose from) are stellar. I'm not sure if the chocolate icing is a ganache but it seems much more like a ganache than the lousy, dried out icing you might find at places we need not mention. Staff are always courteous, polite and fast. I think each donut is going for about $2.30 but well worth it for the size and quality. A box of 3 is heavy to hold. You get a lot of donut for your buck. I've been on a Paula's kick for a couple months, stopping in when appropriate for my donut desires but trying to be mindful of my waistline. I like to sit down and really enjoy every bite. These are not ordinary donuts, they are an experience to savor. But how do Paula's donuts help one recover from surgery? It's about what you might do with them. My friend picked me up and brought me home after the hospital and slyly produced a bag of donuts for me, which I sat down and ate the minute I walked in the door. The unexpected gesture of something I've been enjoying a lot lately certainly took my mind off any discomfort. Nice friend, right? Part of recovery is having supportive friends and family and I'm glad I've got that. And I'm glad I also got a bag of donuts to make a "rough day" a lot better. So, Paula's people - I haven't tried them all yet so I guess I'm going to have to return. (Image is different donuts from a different day.)

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