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Ray's Donuts

4.7 (188 reviews)
Open 5:00 am - 1:00 pm

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Good for kids
Dogs allowed

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Cindy R.

My grandpa Frank LOVED this spot. He passed away last year in August and haven't mustered up the courage to go back. Today I did. Let me tell you why this place deserves more than 5 stars. This establishment has the most friendliest people. Everytime Frank came in they treated him so kindly. They threw in extra donuts and that made his week! During Covid they would take them to his car door when he would pull up. Service is #1 for them and he had to have his weekly pickup. The donuts ARE fresh and yummy. No staleness at all here! The sandwhiches are also elite. The ambiance is a clean, very simple building. Nothing fancy but what makes up the personality is the people of this place. Eating a donut in memory of my grandpa Frank today!

Linda P.

Located next door to a gas station. What a gem. They feature raised donuts. The jelly donuts, Bismarck's, were on point. Pink icing with sprinkles were delectable.

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Kevin P.

I cannot describe how good these donuts are... I always make sure to grab a dozen every week for me and my family to indulge on. The owners and their kids are extremely friendly and kind as well. Overall great donuts and great service !

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Bay S.

Delicious! I've been in GA almost 5 years now and had NO idea that there was a Lamar's donuts. I'm from Kansas City, MO and we love Lamar's. Haha. Donuts were soft and delicious. I didn't care much for the sugar donut, but the others were delicious!!

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Xee V.

Can I just scream WOW!!? We made a quick stop to grab some donuts to go. When I say the service is fast, it's fast! We were in and out within 4 mins. As soon as you open the door you can smell the donuts. The gentleman handling the register was very patient as my kids picked out which donut they wanted. I got the maple bacon donut. It was moist, fresh and so fluffy. Ray's donut #2 is far for me but will definitely be the only place I'll be getting donuts whenever I'm in the area.

Kevin E.

3 key words describe this place: QUALITY, VALUE, DELICIOUS. Family owned business and a true hidden gem in Buford, Georgia! Their donuts are made fresh each morning. They get super busy during Friday-Sunday so sometimes there can be delays but Ray's Donuts are worth it! Assorted donuts and half dozen donuts are half the price when compared to Krispy Kreme and Dunkin. If you want a wide selection of donuts, get there before 9am especially on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. ATTENTION*** They sell out quick and will have limited options so get there early!

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The Best Donut Shop In Town Where You Can Choose From A Variety Of Breakfast Burritos Donuts Etc.. Food Is Fresh Amazing Sweet Owner Clean Nice Atmosphere Don't Take My Word For It Come Swing By Yourself I Promise You Will Not Be Disappointed

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Nate C.

Basic to say the least. Your typical hole in the wall donut spot where everyone in the neighbourhood flocks because of location. It took me a minute to figure out their exact location because they share they property with an Exxon gas station. The signs on their side of the building were old and out of date. The photo i posted shows them with white masking tape blocking the old donut prices (lol). I personally thought this was distasteful from a business point of view. This did not stop their doors from swinging in on the right and out on the left. I waited a few more moments to see what the constant patronage was all about from my vehicle. It was just before lunch time and i was certain the selection was limited close to "none". As i walked in i don't recall an area for seating. From the looks of it everyone who made a purchase went right back in their car and used it as a dining room. As i walked in there was a very kind woman behind the counter that offered me help. I purchased a glazed donut and a plain doughnut with chocolate icing, grabbed napkins and proceeded back to my car. I had about a 45 minute drive until i reached my destination so i had managed to try one while driving. It was ok as i mentioned before. Basic donut spot with basic flavours Rays appears to be the only spot out this far that comes highly recommended. It did not impress me as much. I will continue my quest for the perfect donut as i reach out to areas that are new to me. Until then, happy yelping #relaxyourdonut

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Christian E.

This place was highly rated and recommended by others so I was truly disappointed when I came. We came at 8:30am and quit a bit of donuts were gone and they are definitely not fresh. It's sad when I feel like Dukin Donuts or Krispy Kreme would of been better. I didn't even finish these donuts because they weren't worth the calories. They are small and taste like old oil that needs to be changed. The coffee is super weak. The customer service was the only thing good and the fact that I only wasted $8. If you want real donuts and support small businesses go to Sweet Apple off a McGinnis Ferry or Sarah's.

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Wonderful people. Delicious non-donut items. And the absolute best donuts. You won't find a better place!

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7 years ago

Yum yum - these donuts are the best! Way better than the chain ones. So good! Go try some you will thank me

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We came for the donuts, we stayed for the breakfast burritos. Yummmm! Super sweet family owned business.

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5 years ago

Great alternative to the bigger chains. I drive 45 minutes just for Ray's. Several options but all are good.

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Awesome little place, hot food made to order, staff is extremely nice and the maple bacon donut is

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Rays is the best! Great staff and wonderful Donuts! Always a family favorite go to. ..............

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6 years ago

We live near Ray's and it is our go to spot for a doughnut on the way to work and school. They have lots of fun and interesting varieties.

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Delicious donuts and great price! I haven't found any other donut places that can compare to Rays.

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My "Go-to" brunch spot when I'm in Georgia! My first time in…read moreMarch 2025 didn't disappoint and my second time, December 2025, didn't either. The second time I came back we were greeted with a 30-min wait, which was expected due to the weekend and peak hour. But to our surprise we were actually seated within 15-minutes. While we waited, I used the restroom for the first time and it was clean and smelled fresh with cute decor. We were served with drinks right away and our server was very pleasant and accommodating. We looked at the menu beforehand, but last minute my husband and I decided to try recommended dishes. Here's our spread: Strawberry Short stack - 5/5 Sausage and egg biscuit with - 4/5 Cowboy omelette - 5/5 Chicken & Waffles - 5/5 Philly Fries Meal - 5/5 Bottomless Sweet Tea - 5/5 The pancakes were moist and fluffy with the right amount of sweetness. My daughter swore she'd eat the entire stack, but of course we knew otherwise. My mother in law enjoyed the sausage and egg biscuit, the sausage was a little more well done than she'd like but everything was seasoned well. The Philly fries were a surprise due to its massive size. My family demolished it. It was seasoned well with the right balance of meat, onions and cheese, my daughter wanted to it all by herself lol. The Cowboy omelette was also massive. The eggs cooked well stuffed with all the fixings - they definitely didn't skimp on it. Topped with fresh guacamole and salsa it was a delight. The chicken and waffles was recommended by our server and my husband was amazed by the whole dish. The balance of sweet and salty and the textures were perfect. The crunch of the chicken didn't take away from the moist meat. He created his "perfect bite" with a piece of chicken and waffles and it was heavenly. I'd definitely get it for myself next time. The waffle had a slight bite but also moist. I've experienced dry waffles before and this proved otherwise. Overall the experience was great. The service was excellent especially during a rush hour. Also we were very happy to see the Christmas decor. It really felt like a hometown feel and we enjoyed every minute. Definitely have Oy! on your list for brunch with the family! I'd visit once a week if I could.

Came here for brunch on Saturday and the place was pretty busy, as expected. We waited about 45…read moreminutes before getting seated. The atmosphere was lively. We ordered a few different dishes including steak and eggs, French toast, pancakes with bacon, and a burger with fries. The steak was cooked nicely, but it was a little tough. The French toast was thick and tasty, but it tasted more like bread pudding to me--it wasn't as light and fluffy as traditional French toast. The pancakes were simple but good. Portions were generous and definitely filling. Overall, the food was good, but not quite as impressive as I had expected. I also wish their juice was fresh squeezed. Overall, it's a solid brunch spot, but with a few small improvements it could be even better.

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I came here on a Sunday. There wasn't a wait and we were seated as soon as we walked in. The…read morerestaurant was clean, the waiter was tentative and the ambiance was very laid back. I ordered a turkey burger and my friend ordered the carrot cake waffles and chicken. The turkey burger was ok. More of a thin patty and a little flavor. The fries were good. The chicken was really crispy and fresh and I liked the carrot cake waffles. Not overly sweet and you can taste the flavor.

Let me start with the ambiance. Very nice decor, small and intimate restaurant. We absolutely…read moreenjoyed the music playing while there. Gives you a southern vibe with savory meal options. The server mentioned they even have a DJ on one of the weekend days !! So we decided to try a little bit of everything it seemed. I was pleasantly surprised that the Shrimp & Grits incorporated chicken sausage. It was more than feeling as a meal, the grits were creamy and the shrimp couldn't have been better. Now the chicken wings stole the show for our table. Always nice when your food comes out piping hot & fresh but when it's seasoned perfectly, what more can you ask for !! The greens were ok, can't quite put my finger in it and the Mac & cheese needed a little bit more love. Now the breakfast potatoes and the biscuits were another star. Stuffed can't even describe how we felt when getting up from the table. Now I will say that waiting for our food to come out took longer than we expected, but appreciated that it came out hot and delicious for the most part. Yes, I plan to visit again when I'm Atlanta as I had my eye on the Peach cobbler French Toast. Yes, you read that right It's worth checking out.

Ray's Donuts - donuts - Updated May 2026

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