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Reigning Doughnuts

4.5 (266 reviews)
ModerateDonuts, Coffee & Tea

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Dogs allowed
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Half dozen. Chocolate glazed with sprinkles, vanilla glazed with sprinkles, cinnamon sugar, honey glazed, apple cider buttercream, powdered
Laura B.

Cute little window donut shop in Noda right off the main strip. Ordering was quick and easy, it's a limited menu so makes it simple. The donuts are made fresh and come out hot. I love the flavor and texture. They're difficult to eat bc the glazes kinda of just come off (but this is similar at other shops that top them fresh to order). I also think the prices are a bit high for the small size of the donuts, but I like the fact that they're fresh and hot. It's nice for a fun treat every once in a while!

2 Honey Glazed Donuts, 1 Iced & 2 hot coffees
Rosa O.

We ordered two Honey Glazed Donuts and one Doggie Donut for our pup. Service was immediate and the donuts were sweet, crispy, and had a denseness and color that reminded me a bit of cornbread...I loved it. The coffee however, wasn't anything to ride home about. But if you're looking for something fast in NoDa, it does the trick.

Rick T.

Great lemon poppy seed donut !!! Was absolutely delicious I will be back when visiting Charlotte.

Bruce J.

Made fresh to order, and very good happy service. How have I not been here sooner!? Parking was a little challenging, but otherwise so glad I stopped by. EXCELLENT!

Plain glazed Doughnut
Caroline F.

This place rocks! I was hesitant to try them since I prefer yeast donuts. However, this was probably the best cake donut I've ever had. Almost like the consistency of Duck Donuts yet WAY better. I went with plain glazed since I'm not a huge fan of frosting. It was served warm and made to order. I might have to try the flavors now!

Deborah P.

Absolutely love the area that this donut shop is in. We walked right up to the door was greeted by friendly service and we ordered two donuts, one chocolate, one cinnamon and a cup of coffee. The two donuts came out piping hot and we're so delicious. The coffee was OK but went perfect with the donuts. The vibe of the place is great and it's nice to sit on the street and people watch. Glad we found this place.

Rachel P.

Not the best donuts I've had by any means, but we still enjoyed them. We were recommended the lox donut, which was super interesting and I'm glad we got it. Also ordered the cinnamon apple and the churro donuts. Both decent. I will say that the donuts were greasy for my taste. I know, I know, it's a donut, but some aren't as greasy as others. Service here was good though and I'm glad I went to support a local business!

Chocolate icing donut
John O.

This is definitely a place you should stop for dessert. I don't hear a lot of people talk about this place after a year and half of Charlotte living and I don't understand why, this place was fantastic. I usually take a pass when it comes to donuts, but these ones are worth the calories. This place is a LITERAL hole in the wall, the donuts are fresh, warm, soft on the inside, and slightly crisp on the outside. Added bonus: the staff was so nice and bubbly, plus the prices are modest (more modest 2 years ago when the price of a donut was $1.49, as of Oct 2023 it's $2.59/donut).

Order window and info
Amanda M.

The last time I was in Charlotte I had Reigning Doughnuts and I have been thinking about them ever since. I remember the location was hard for me to find at first bc I was not expecting it to be on the side of the wall. Love the way they utilize this small space and even incorporate the light box and meters with their design. I ordered a 6 pack. I remember the cinnamon sugar being out of this world so I got 3. I love that they cook them hot and fresh to order! I wasn't expecting the plain to be completely plain so I wish I got something else. The seasonal doughnut was a rhubarb jam sandwich. The jam was so tasty and I loved the icing. It was definitely on the sweeter side but I love sweets! I also loved the edible flower on top! Be prepared to wait because as mentioned before, they are made to order. If you have time to kill, these are must stop for the Noda area!

Dark Chocolate Glazed, Vanilla Glazed with sprinkles, Maple Glazed and Honey Glazed donuts.
Melanee D.

We opened the box once we got to the car and immediately knew, because of how gooey they appeared, we would have to wait until we got home to eat them instead of attacking them right away. Surprisingly, they were still warm once we got home. The box was so heavy though that I was a little worried. Heavy donuts usually indicate undercooked dough. Well, on occasion, I can be wrong and I'm grown enough to admit it. Here is literally how my first try went... 1st bite: soft and chewy, immediately thought, "Nope! I knew I wasn't going to like it!" 2nd bite: "Ok, not as bad as the first. It's decent I guess." 3rd bite: "You know what, this is pretty durn good!" Last bite: "Why didn't I get two?!?!? Should I go back to get a dozen?" My son, who isn't impressed easily, said "these are goood!" So I'm thinking this probably won't be the last time we're at the window.

Cinnamon Sugar

I recently tried the cinnamon sugar and plain donuts, and while they had potential, it felt like they were auditioning for Great Batter Bake-Off instead of The Great British Bake-Off. The flavor was nice--sweet with a good balance of cinnamon on one and simplicity on the other--but the texture? Let's just say I wasn't expecting a surprise lava cake filling in my donuts. The batter in the middle made it clear these donuts needed a bit more time in the oven--or fryer, in this case. It's like they spent all their time perfecting the packaging instead of the recipe. Sure, the box was fancy, but I'd trade that premium wrapping for a fully cooked donut any day. If they give their donuts the same love and attention they gave the design budget, they could have something great here. Until then, maybe rename them "Half-Baked Bites"?

Walk up window
Cheryl M.

Good location. Fast service. Good food. Service with a smile! Located in the heart of NoDa!

Honey glaze and cinnamon sugar
Krystal J.

Had to make a visit to this spot and I'm so happy we did. If I could give more than 5 stars I truly would! The doughnuts are made to order and I seriously could eat a box by myself The doughnuts were so fresh they practically melt in your mouth! They also have daily flavors so be sure to check their menu as well. We ordered the maple bacon, powdered and honey glazed doughnuts. Definitely a must try you won't regret it because these will be the best doughnuts you've ever had !!

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The donuts were made to order and they were so soft. This was our first time here and we loved it!

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a good choice when looking for cake donuts and also wanting to feel like a hipster

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Yummy donuts and coffee! This is a fun place to stop by if you are walking around NoDa and need a snack or even for dessert after dinner.

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