This place is clearly a beloved local institution. Our family made the trek one snowy weekend…read moremorning and had our sights set on trying a variety. It was challenging to get out of the house at the planned time (read: we have a threenager) and I knew that it would make a difference getting there early. We arrived to a full parking lot and you can imagine my fading excitement as I watched the two remaining chocolate frosted yeast donuts be bagged for the two customers before me in line. Don't get me wrong: Everything else looked great, but if it ain't chocolate I don't want it. I swallowed my pride and asked if there were ANY more of the prized chocolatey treats in the back. The staff took pity on me and FRESHLY DIPPED two for me. They were still warm when I got to the car and tasted what's now my favorite local donut. And that is the story of how Arundel Donuts won my undying loyalty that winter morning.

These are some of the greatest donuts I've ever had. A friend brought them to me and other teachers…read moreon our last day of school. I wish I was in 40 minutes away, but I'm glad for my health ! I can't wait to have a reason to go there. DELICIOUS.

Great donuts, huge assortment. Friendly owner who's been doing this for over 40 years. Coffee made…read morein a pot and serve yourself. No place to sit inside but most people buy a box or more. Loved the old fashioned. Blueberry donuts was great. Coffee tasted like quality coffee should. And did I mention they are open super early!

Carlson's is a mom & pop doughnut shop that happens to be a neighborhood staple. They serve an…read moreassortment of delicious selections and the staff is always friendly. My children are tough customers when it comes to their doughnuts & when I delivered these yesterday, they devoured them. That speaks volumes. Reminder: Cash only, and it's a relatively small parking lot, so parking may be scarce.

I've had Shipley doughnuts a few times and never had a bad experience. They have a decent variety…read moreof doughnuts and other options to choose from. But I do think there is an important distinction to note. I typically eat their cake doughnuts which are a bit denser in nature. I've never found their cake doughnuts to be overly cooked or dry like some other places which is good. I do think they have some yeast doughnut options which I have not tried before. (These doughnuts would be your more soft, melt-in-your-mouth options.) This review is for their cake doughnuts specifically which I would say is better than other doughnut food chains and worth a try!

If you're on a diet or watching your weight don't go here! These donuts will have you eating a…read moredozen each trip there! I usually have control over my eating but these donuts are bad news. They mad me weak. They are just too good! Oh and one last thought. Don't heat them up because then you'll eat 2 dozen!

I have gone to all the of the Anne Arundel county donut institutions. Some have said a spot in…read moreSevern is the best, others say a spot in Odenton. I'm here to tell you, in my opinion, Donut Shack is #1! Perfect texture, perfect taste and so fresh! I'm a Boston Creme fan and this location has the very best. All of the others are also very good. And to top it off, the staff is lovely. Come on in and support this small business. They are worth every penny.

My friends rave about this place so I stopped in to bring donuts to their place on a Sunday…read moremorning. Place wasn't busy so I was in & out with my dozen in no time. Large selection of donuts, but I thought they were just ok. Friends kids ripped through them before I could get any pics!

Wow, did not expect their cupcakes to taste so good. It was moist, creamy, and the perfect size…read more The ones I ate were the cannoli ones and Ferrero Rocher one. Both tasted amazing. I got a strawberry, raspberry, peanut butter, and Oreo cupcake for my neighbors which I'm sure will be a hit. The lady at the counter was super nice and they also had other baked goods like a pineapple empanada that was absolutely perfect. Also, the price is really good compared to other places. You truly get value out of your purchase here. If I lived closer to them, I would definitely visit more often whenever I had a craving for some sweets.

It was not what I expected, I did get a flan and some pistachio biscotti, I enjoyed both of my…read morepurchases . First time I've been there. Maybe I came in when they were out of most of their baked goods.

The lady that owns this little spot is soooo nice. She often works alone and prepares all the food…read morein a timely matter. Overall the food is pretty good. I think it is a little pricy. A breakfast sandwich can cost you $8. That is a bit much.

Moved to the area a couple months ago and heard this place had been around for over 30 year, so we…read morehad to give it a try. So glad we did! It felt great to support a small local business. The owner was super friendly, and the food was delicious - we had a donut, onion rings, turkey club and chips. They had a variety of food on the menu at a reasonable price. We've seen some reviews mentioning long wait times due to only one person working, it wasn't busy when we went and we got our food quickly. Keep in mind it's a small business, so it's understandable they don't have a big staff - and honestly, that's part of the charm. We would have happily waited if it was busy and we will definitely be going back!

Saw these folks at the Arbutus Wednesday night food trucks and thought we'd try them out!…read more The model is simple: Order these mini donuts by the half dozen for each flavor, then fry them fresh to order. I hoped I could mix and match for my half dozen, but the donuts are so small that it would be too much for the workers. They got them out to us in a reasonable amount of time. There are SO many flavors, so it's very tempting to get a Double Dozen so you can try at least four flavors. I was able to restrain myself and get just a half dozen, which was perfect to split with my wife and our two boys. Opted for the French Toast, which has a nice sugary coating that's as much a texture experience as a flavor one. It's not super cheap, but for fancy donuts, it could cost a lot more than it does. The unit price is cheaper the more you order, so get your donut on!

These bite size donuts are amazing. Made Fresh to order. Melt in your mouth goodness. And the…read morelemonade is delicious as well. 5 Stars!

Somebody brought this to the office Idk exactly which donut…read moreI ate but I must try the others now. The one I ate was a chocolate frosted, pull apart one. Delightful and fun. I will be having all of them.

Came here to get some donuts. Bakery Express has been around for over 50 years. I'm upset I just…read morefound out about it! There is plenty of parking out front of the building. I entered and it smelled so good! There was a wall of fresh donuts; assorted ones such as filled, glazed, etc. They were $9.99/dz and the top self donuts were $1.25 ea. We got a dozen and they were delicious! Goodbye Dunkin'! This is a full service bakery and they have assorted pastries, a full custom cake ordering area (the cakes were gorgeous), and they serve breakfast and lunch items as well. Bakery Express also is a Ms.Desserts provider and there was a wall of assorted refrigerated cakes to choose from as well. All in all, the donuts were fresh and delicious and I can't wait to come back to try some other pastries and the breakfast/lunch items:

Super cute little bakery with a local charm and Latin flair. We came on Valentine's Day and loaded…read moreup on unique glazed donuts and Cronuts. My favorite was the churro cronut. The staff was sweet and patient while we decided on pastries and coffee drinks. We had planned to eat at home but the vibe was so cute and cozy that we sat at a little table and enjoyed our meal while reading the paper.

I can't quite give Dulceology a full 5 stars - but only because their gift card situation online…read moreis...an adventure. Ordering required a phone call, payment at pickup, and a little faith since nothing is guaranteed (they sell out fast). That said, the moment I bit into their croissant donut, I completely understood the hype. Is it worth the $42/box? Absolutely...just maybe as a twice a year indulgence.

This was my first time visiting the German holiday market in Baltimore, which is kind of surprising…read moresince I've lived in the DMV my whole life. After walking around and trying a few savory things like bacon, schnitzel, and a raclette sandwich, we decided to end the night with something sweet and stopped by the mini donut stand. The first thing that caught my attention was the long line -- which is always a good sign. The second good sign was being able to watch them make the donuts fresh right in front of you. I'll happily stand in line any day for fresh food, especially when you can see the whole process and watch the magic happen. I went with the cinnamon sugar mini donuts and wow... they were so good. Fresh, crispy on the outside, warm, and perfectly sweet. The only thing I wish I had with them was a cold glass of milk -- although I'm not sure if they offered that. Honestly, I'd come back to the market just for these donuts. Eating them fresh right on the spot is definitely the best way to enjoy them, but they'd also be great to bring home and pop in the air fryer to get that crispiness back. My friend got a different flavor (I can't remember exactly which one), but both were incredibly fresh and the kind of treat that makes you want to keep coming back for more. Next year when the market returns, this stand is definitely going on my must-visit list again. After enjoying all the savory food at the market, these warm mini donuts were the perfect sweet ending.

Deedles Mini Donuts are pure happiness in bite-sized form! Fresh, warm, and perfectly sweet -- they…read moremelt in your mouth. You can taste the difference compared to the typical fair donuts; these are light, fluffy, and full of flavor. The variety of toppings makes it fun to mix and match, and everything is made right in front of you. The staff is super friendly and always serve with a smile. Perfect for a quick treat or to share with friends -- though you'll probably want to keep them all to yourself! Highly recommend if you're in the downtown area craving something fresh and fun.