A fun stop on route to Buffalo, Paula's got some great attributes: extended hours, great value and a wide selection of doughnuts. As an example of its selection, if you like peanut as much as me, you'll be happy to hear they have different flavour combinations like peanut butter jelly (raspberry blackberry jelly with peanut butter glaze) and peanut jelly (raspberry apple jelly rolled in peanuts). Having never seen the latter offered elsewhere, I decided to give it a go. Verdict? No regrets! The doughnut was covered in peanuts and gave it a contrasting texture. Loved biting into the crunchy peanuts just to get to the soft dough and squishy jelly. Speaking of jelly, it wasn't quite what I had expected---I was hoping the ingredients would be more discernible, but, not a deal breaker given everything else. So, if you're in the area consider this pit spot because Paula's will likely have something just to your taste. read more

Paula's Donuts - Peanut jelly, literally rolled in peanutty pieces and filled with apple raspberry jelly - Donuts Near Me - Tonawanda, New York

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Paula's Donuts is a staple donut shop in Buffalo. There are a few locations throughout the city and several cafes also serve their donuts. I once heard a story that there was another famous donut shop in Buffalo. Two of the workers from that shop opened up donut shops once it closed. The two shops that were established were Krispy Kreme's and Paula's Donuts. Paula's offers a large variety of donuts. Everything from a classic glaze to an exciting monthly special. I particularly like the classic glaze and the strawberry shortcake, which may have been a monthly special. In addition to donuts, they offer cheap and tasty breakfast sandwiches. You can order one with just eggs and cheese or with sausage/bacon. You can make it a breakfast deal with a coffee or donut too. They sell hot drinks as well...Sorry, Paula's but it's just an ordinary diner coffee and I am not a fan. However, the pumpkin coffee is tasty. Perhaps the best part about Paula's is their monthly donut special. Each month they invent a new flavor. During the month of November (2019), they were offering a cherry pie donut and it was phenomenal. Rather than stuffing the donut, the cherries were on the top, along with frosting and crumbles. Paula's should consider making this a permanent flavor. If you follow them on social media, then you can keep up with their new flavors. A few months ago, the shop started selling cannoli donuts and all of Buffalo has gone crazy for them. They are only sold on Wednesdays and you must go early in the morning in order to get one...they sell out! Unfortunately, I have not tried one so I cannot comment on their taste. Each day the shop has a discount deal. Again, follow them on social media or go to the shop to see what the deal is. Overall, Paula's is a Buffalo staple and if you're visiting then you must try it. Everyone from Buffalo loves it (if you don't, then you're not a true Buffalonian). I highly recommend the monthly specials and the strawberry shortcake donut. read more

This is the place. The place that converts cake lover donuts to yeast lovers of donuts. Not only that in the order of 6 for the weekend we were in Buffalo my husband ordered the best donuts. The peanut butter bomb (filled) donut was filled with straight peanut butter that tasted like it was ground that morning with no preservatives. It was straight peanuts with a well balanced not too sweet chocolate drizzle and some type of creme. Boy was this a donut I would dream about. And I don't eat filled donuts either. The pumpkin donut was also fantastically taste balanced. Nothing tasted as if it had extra sugar or too much of any ingredients. Worth the calories. read more

Best donuts in WNY. I'm not sure what else there is to say but this site requires 85 characters.

I love donuts, it's one of my favorite foods. Even though I have a bunch of places near me for donuts it's worth the 20-25 min drive every so often to get Paulas donuts. The donuts are pricy and that's the only drawback, it's twice the price but the donuts are twice the size of normal donuts. Always fresh and the best flavor you will find anywhere, and some flavors you can't find anywhere else. I don't normally like peanut donuts, there's is the exception, it makes all other donuts seem inferior to it. Must try if you have not been. Side note that the staff is always super friendly and accommodating! read more

Paula's is something to get excited about. I personally love the breakfast sandwiches and my favorite the red velvet donut. Do not forget your coffee/milk. Personally it's ALOT or sugar for me to eat an entire donut. And they are good sizes and filling. Fresh, tasty, and if you haven't been down to Paulas, you're missing out!!!! read more

If you know you know. Most amazing, hugely flavorful and delicious donuts in town If you come to western New York, don't miss out on trying Paula's!!! read more

As good as the Clarence location! Top quality. Great products. Best doughnuts in western New York. read more

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Amazing desserts! A while ago, my cousin had a tower of Paula's donuts at her wedding in lieu of a wedding cake. We loved this idea and the donuts had great texture and flavor. I recently received a pastry heart from Paula's and fell in love all over again. Unfortunately I live in NC now so I cannot visit Paula's anytime soon. Next time I am in Buffalo, I plan to stop by Paula's to try some of their other treats (perhaps their giant apple fritters) and to purchase my favorite...frosted pastry hearts with sprinkles! read more

Paula's Donuts - Pastry Heart - Donuts Near Me - Tonawanda, New York

Best, most fresh, and enormous donuts. So fresh and a plethora of mouthwatering doughnuts.

Amazing donuts! Love the old school feel. The donuts here are massive and taste delicious. Nice little spot to get a few donuts on the go!

Best donuts in buffalo! They also have an amazing breakfast sandwich. The smells from outside always bring me in when I'm out for walk nearby read more

Best donuts in buffalo! I love that Paula's has a variety of regular type donuts and so many fun ones as well (my favorite is the cannoli donut ). I'm always raving about Paula's to friends and family that don't live in buffalo. My favorite donuts are the honey dip, chocolate honey dip, and the chocolate angel along with cannoli of course. Highly recommend to everyone! read more

Paula's Donuts - Chocolate honey dip, honey dip, red velvet, cinnamon glazed, cannoli, chocolate angel - Donuts Near Me - Tonawanda, New York

The donuts are so delicious! Can't go wrong with Paula's Donuts! They have deals on some days where you can get a free drink with your donut purchase. read more

Stopped in after taking an exercise Fitness on the Lawn class by NT Aquatic center. First time at the location, it's defintly more spacious then their Clarence location. Even though there's always a line, it was spaced out . Would return again. read more

The donuts are so yummy! I love the cannoli donuts! The donuts are very big too! Definitely recommend.

Great tasting donuts that eat like a meal. The staff is helpful and patient with even the most indecisive customer. The cafe has a real American diner like atmosphere. I would definitely recommend Paula's to and donut lover. read more

These were some of the best donuts I've ever ate. No joke. I recommend the cannoli donut. These donuts weren't too dry but they weren't too sweet. I enjoyed them so much. I got them to go so I didn't get to experience their service. Those donuts were so good! I loved them and I don't think I have ever had a better one! Definitely recommend! read more

Paula's Donuts donuts are more cake-y than a traditional airy donut. While they are delicious they are crazy big and 1 can fill you up. If you are the type to want to sample different flavors the best advice is to buy a dozen and share with the family. read more

Can't go wrong with an amazing Paula's Donut! It is a staple of this area! Highly Recommend.

If you have been living in Buffalo and have never heard of Paula's donuts at least once, then something is wrong somewhere. It's the most go to donut shop for the majority of the people in Buffalo. Their donuts are huge and worth every cent spent there. I come here regularly to get my donut fix. I have never tried their coffees or the limited bagel sandwich menu tho. They have many different selections for their donut flavors. Example: They have honey dip, sour cream (I know the name sounds gross but it's really good and it doesn't taste like the actual sour cream), red velvet (super great), chocolate frosted ring with sprinkles and without, chocolate frosted fry cake, some peanut donut, and they also have a bunch with Boston creme filling and many more!! The only reason this doesn't get 5 stars is because the cashiers always ask what do I want to get the moment I walk - and I don't mean as a disrespectful way. I just like to look around before being pressured to choose right then and there without giving a look. I know I know, I can always tell them that I need a minute but this happens pretty often, I think it needs a mention. Other than that, their customer service is definitely great. They have always been friendly! read more

Paula's Donuts - Two chocolate frosted ring, one honey dip twist, one honey dip ring and one cinnamon bun. - Donuts Near Me - Tonawanda, New York

As I wrote in a prior review, I actually prefer Donut Craze to Paula's, but that in no way whatsoever means that Paula's Donuts are anything short of spectacular... In fact, I think the reason why I like them slightly less is that in a way, their donuts are TOO spectacular... bigger in size, heftier dough, almost sickeningly sweet. But man, it hits the spot (and makes you a bit sleepy if you have more than 2). An important note should be that whatever quantity of donuts you get at other stores, to cut it to about half or 2/3 max at Paula's (if you normally get 3, get 2. If you get a half dozen, get 3 or 4). read more

We stopped by after being told this were the best donuts in town. There was a decent line and it took about 10 minutes to get through it. Once up to the counter, I found a few unique flavor options. I went with the toasted coconut and strawberry shortcake donut. The prices were very reasonable. We grabbed an open spot so I could enjoy my donuts. The toasted coconut was pretty good. I enjoyed the custard it was filled with and the toasted coconut coating worked well with the donut. The strawberry shortcake donut was strawberry jam and cream filled. It was a bit too sweet for my taste, but had good flavor. I enjoyed both of my donuts and I would certainly return for some different menu items. read more

Paula's Donuts - Strawberry shortcake and toasted coconut - Donuts Near Me - Tonawanda, New York

Love Paula's! Never a disappointment with a donut! Huge always fresh fried cakes! This is the Buffalo go to for me, it's within walking distance...which can get me into trouble! I figured I'm walking I can get one. Love the Danish, donut holes and coffee read more

fan of the peanut stick donut don't by any means try to eat it all at once it's the largest heaviest donut you ever find best anywhere in wny read more

Unfortunfortunately Paula's donuts didn't get the spot for best donuts in NY state as YELP posted so I had to get online and tell Paula that their donuts are amazing and if I could figure out how to ship them to WA I would. every time I'm home there is a certain list of items to consume in WBuffalo and Paula's tops the list! Last yr I even went twice. The cheese donuts and their fruit/cheese danish are the bomb. The service is spot on with serving a dozen or more customers with 15 minutes. Thanks Paula, see you in the Fall. read more

Just a basic donut shop. Good selection of donuts. Had a sausage and English muffin sandwich, nothing special. If you like donuts, they have some specialty ones that might be good to try. read more

Best donuts in Buffalo! I love angel cream and theirs is bursting with cream. The peanut sticks are a meal and the Bavarian creams is to die for, but then I have never met a Paula's donut that I didn't love read more

Amazing and filling donuts! Would recommend for anyone from or traveling through buffalo!

As everyone knows, there a plenty of places to get donuts in Buffalo. Paula's stands out from the rest in terms of fame and notoriety, but I would not say they are the best in Buffalo. They have a great variety, but all that I have tried are very very sweet and could be overwhelming to some people. If you like really sugary icing and fillings, then Paula's may be the spot for you. If you like a more balanced flavor, then maybe try somewhere else. All this to say that I still think Paula's makes a good donut, just know your sweet tooth better be ready. read more

"Mount Fuji is Japan's highest mountain, rising 12,388ft (3,776m) above the Kanto Plain in the central region of Honshu. The flat land below is suitable for growing crops such as tea. Like many Japanese mountains, it is revered as a sacred site." -from The World Reference Atlas in my living room ************************ The size of Paula's donuts is comparable to Mount Fuji. Maria B., in her review, said that wherever she brings them everyone smiles. She also said that they are the heaviest thing she has put in her stomach. So she brings to make other people happy but she doesn't eat them. I thought her review was one of the funniest I have read. I think that Paula's Donuts are consistent and if you're in Buffalo and like donuts, you have to come here. They are very heavy but donut fans won't be intimidated by that. My favorite donut place is actually a little place back home in Maryland, but I do enjoy occasionally coming here and often relate with Maria B. especially were I to actually eat a whole Peanut Log here. I mean, that would be crazy... They have pretty much every flavor and variety you could dream of and while splitting one with someone is the proper choice, eating one yourself is probably the full experience that you have to taste at least once. read more

Paula's Donuts have a dang' good donut. And, I have to say, they have improved over the last couple years. I hadn't been in for a while, and finally enjoyed some Paula's donuts around holiday time. I think they got smaller. And that's a good thing! They used to be epic. Just EPIC. Like softball-sized a-pound-a-piece beasts. Now they're still big, bigger than a Dunkin' or Tim's donut, but reasonably big. And I feel the old mega-tron donuts used to sacrifice some fluffiness for size, but the dialed-down size was soft and doughy, not somewhat dry like before. The fillings are really good stuff too, but still pretty abundant. I could do with a bit less cream, and more sweet airy dough inside instead. I love the white cream and peanut butter cream-filled donuts, but less filling would make them spot-on perfect. Donut Kraze is still my favorite local donut joint. They have all the staples on top of more interesting varieties, plus a slightly better texture and flavors overall. Even so, I'm not going to pass on a Paula's donut. They're a local hit for a reason. ONE REQUEST: At holiday time, could you stock sour cream donut holes that are dyed green? Those mixed in a box with red velvet donut holes would be a HUGE hit at offices and family gatherings everywhere in the 716! read more

Paula's Donuts - Donut holes for one of many holiday celebrations at work. Good thing I came to Paula's straight from the gym. :-P - Donuts Near Me - Tonawanda, New York

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Didn't want to have to give this shop five stars but it deserves them. And why didn't I want to? Well I live in southern Ohio where we have something called 'The Donut Trail' we also have Bill's donuts (number two donut shop in America). We have a love affair with good fried pastries. However we were in area and wanted something sweet. Paula's was packed yet staff was efficient and friendly and line moved fast. We ordered a sample of donuts and pastries. They were all delicious and reasonably priced. It's a great stop if your in the area. read more

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Paula's Donuts is a local favorite, and for good reason! They have a great variety of donuts and they're huge! It definitely hits the spot for your sweet tooth with lots to choose from. If you go inside you can take them to go or enjoy the little seating area they have. In our visit the area seemed clean and I doubt they get filled up even though it's a small place, but there is only a couple of booths. read more

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The lemon donut and cannoli donut are to die for!! Favorite weekend treat in town and a wonderful place to bring family and friends when they're here visiting. read more

Extraordinarily Delicious Donuts, do yourself a great big flavor and get to Paula's! read more

OMG!!!!! You can't go wrong with Paula's!! The food / donuts are DELIGHTFUL!!!! Service is always fast...

Yum the best donuts in Buffalo hands down. My absolute are the chocolate Bavarian cream filled - they're generous in size and have the perfect texture. The only downside is the coffee is not good. But the donuts - I've never had a bad one. read more

Nasty and dry with a poor selection. Wouldn't waste my money here. I'll be trying Famous Donuts next time.

Best in the world . Old School donuts. No frills. Nowhere to hide. Truly great.