i didn't think that shipley donuts were different from shop to shop but THIS location in particular changed my mind. maybe it's the retro donut logo out front, maybe it's the non traditional shop it sit's in where it's more of a counter order shop with a make-shift to-go window on the side. all i have say is the donuts here are RIDICULOUSLY awesome. when the donuts are just made, they can't close the box because they are still warm so they don't want it to lose it's crispyness. the fact that they had to wipe the box down because it was oozing with frosting, c'mon that's when you know it's heaven-made. it's buttery, crispy and sweet on the outside and goo-ey and hot on the inside. i can't explain it. all i know is that this place is legit when the glazed donuts are hot off the press. after work around 5pm, you'll see a line of people getting these donuts. they know what's up. read more

This is the best location to go to, since you can get hot and fresh donuts majority of the time. The line can be ridiculous sometimes, especially when it spills out into the street it can be a bit dangerous. Every time we're in the area, we can't help but stopping here for a dozen glazed. :) Most recently, we visited this Shipley's on a Saturday morning at 3am, I promise we weren't drinking, we just craved these donuts lol The lady told us that they open at 3am but they have fresh donuts ready in about 20 mins after they open (good to know) lol When you go sooooo early in the morning like we did, they don't have kolaches or anything besides their delicious donuts and coffee. And apparently 3am is the ideal time to come here because there was only ONE CAR in the drive thru. Best Shipley's location in the Houston area. :) read more

Shipley Do-Nuts - A rare sight at this location, one car in drive thru (although it was at 3am) - Donuts Near Me - Houston, Texas

Food was on par with shipleys quality and taste. Staff wasn't the friendliest though. I'm deducting a star because I HATE HATE HATE their drive-thru. They need to remodel their building and place it on the other side, so that the line wraps AROUND their building, and they can take orders before people get up to the window. As it stands now, people are constantly backing up onto the main road and causing traffic problems. I'll be back again. read more

Houston's first Shipley Drive through, it is always fresh and hot and rivals Krispy Kreme and Dunkin Donuts. Hands down, the best Shipley's in Houston is this location only. Be prepared, there is always a crowd and lines form early and block traffic. read more

Best GD donuts in the world. Seriously. Stick with the plain glazed. They are always hot, fresh and to die for! They literally melt in your hands and in your mouth, piping hot right out of the fryer. Do not go to any other Shipleys though. Only at this location. Trust. They are open late. Seriously dangerous for my waistline. There's a line all the time for a reason. read more

I highly recommend their hot glaze donuts. Not the ones on the rack that you see when you walk in. The hot glaze are sitting in the back because they are cooling. The glaze will run off into your bag/box and be just right when you get home to enjoy them. Also, expect a wait inside and drive-thru if you go weekend mornings. read more

This is my favorite Shipley's out there. Their drive thru line gets really long, but turn on your hazards & you're good. The wait isn't always long. The employees move quick even with the inside being just as crowded with people. Goods are always fresh and warm. read more

These donuts will melt in your mouth. Go plain and order the original glazed-donuts! They are so soft and warm. It had a bit too much glaze for me but they were still very good. There's always a line but it moves rather quickly. read more

Shipley Do-Nuts - There's always a line - Donuts Near Me - Houston, Texas

Service is everything, service is about the experience, service is about making your clients happy. So if at the drive through window you have a bitter lady, with zero people skills, someone who does not stop the chit chat with other coworkers to at least al knowledge the customer, someone who does not advise you that instead of the one minute transaction it's gonna be 10 minutes to get your doughnuts, the customer is not gonna have a good experience and it will not leave happy. How come I'm the middle of this job crisis some workers perform like they don't care. Can't believe the bad moments for half dozen doughnuts (and not even the ones that I wanted). SMH read more

Usually one of the best Shipley's in Houston, but today I received this awful kolache. I was halfway done with this loaf of bread before I had to ask myself, "Where's the boudin?" And, for some reason, they didn't have cake donuts on this day. Overall it was the worst experience I've had going to this Shipley's. I had to make an account on Yelp just to report this incident. read more

Shipley Do-Nuts - Awful. Do not try boudin kolaches. - Donuts Near Me - Houston, Texas

This location is really small and has a drive through. Parking lot is very small so you'll have to park in the surrounding areas of the other businesses around it. Jalapeno kolaches aren't listed on the menu but they have it, unless I've missed it. The service was very quick and even though I changed my mind over the kolache meats, the lady was really patient with me so I appreciated that. Nonetheless, kolaches at shipleys are my personal favorite. :) I like the sausage, cheese and jalapeno kolaches. read more

I love this Shipleys! I mean I love all shipleys, but this one is for sure one of the best!! The drive through line can get a little ling, but it is super worth it!! It is not uncommon that the line flows into the street, but it does move pretty fast. The donuts are delicious and always hot and fresh!! The sausage and cheese kolaches are my other favorite and super good! I mean I have never had anything here that I didn't love. I have gone to get just one chocolate frosted donut and it was only 62 cents. How awesome is that?! They are always super consistent and not a place you will go once and get terrible food. I live close by and will continue to go for my donut cravings! read more

The #1 BEST Shipley's in America. Donuts are always hot and fresh and they don't make them till you order them. Their prices are cheaper than most Shipley's as well . read more

Shipley Do-Nuts - Donuts Near Me - Houston, Texas

Best donuts in town! We always stop by this location! Donuts are always warm any time of the day!

Everyone says that this is the best Shipley's in town. They're right. I've never had a hotter, more fresh donut from a Shipley's than this one. Even the kolache was a little better than normal, even though it's still just a hot dog and processed American cheese. Maybe not worth driving across town, but solid. See a full review at http://www.bayoucitybites.com/2011/03/shipleys-donuts-on-ella-27-on-robb.html read more

Seen the reviews about the glazed donuts from this location. The hype is real , they were the best I've ever tried. Definitely the best in the city read more

Shipley Do-Nuts - Donuts Near Me - Houston, Texas

I've been going to this location for yearssss! In my opinion best location in Houston. I've never had an issue. The donuts here are always fresh. Kolaches are so tasty you cant just order one you have to get at least two. read more

Warm and yummy, that's what these donuts are. They have kolaches, capucchino, and iced coffe too. I think the caramel flavor is scrumptious. If you are in a hurry, I recommend going during off-peak hours for quick service. There is even a drive thru option too. read more

Amazing donuts. Very dense and delicious. They have drinks. Parking is limited, but there is extra to the left. Drive through moves fast. I am picky with donuts and these are great. Friendly fast staff. read more

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Shipley is one of my favorite donut places. They have the most fresh, delicious donuts, and their kolaches have the best bread on them. This Shipley is always packed. The drive-thru line frequently pours out of the parking lot onto Ella. We usually avoid the line by going directly inside. While also packed, it tends to be a little quicker. The staff are not super friendly. A lady cut in front of about 4 people waiting in line and they still served her despite seeing the long line of people, but I guess that is what happens when you are trying to move people out of there so quickly. Sure, they aren't the best I've ever had, but for cheap donuts and kolaches it is a solid place. read more

These were some really great donuts. The glaze donut was amazing. It was so warm and it just melted in my mouth. read more

Shipley Do-Nuts - Donuts Near Me - Houston, Texas

The last 3 times I've gone I have purchased ham and cheese kolaches. They have been hard, old and dried up. This location used to be the best, dont know what happened but they need to get it together. read more

The best shop in town. I wish the Shipley's by my house was like this one and made fresh donuts

Service with a smile and fresh hot glazed ones. All day or all night long. Never fails. Even asked to add sprinkles to my bullseye. Yum! Can't go wrong here for dessert and s perfect ending for a few bucks. 2.25 can't beat it. read more

Best Shipley's by far. Even In The middle of the day I can grab 2 hot and fresh sausage and cheese kolaches like it was 7am. That is why there is always a line in the drive through at all hours. Seriously good stuff. read more

When the kids are in town, we always hit Shipley's one of those days. If you somehow have not been here, you need to go. I have been going to Shipley's for 40+ years, and will continue to visit their establishments all over Houston. Robert Combs read more

Best donut place ever! This is truth, no matter what time of day you come here there is Always fresh glaze donuts!!

100% delicious. Second visit, I could find donuts closer to home, but why mess with a sure thing

This is the best Shipley's in town. Hard work making donuts all day. Hot donuts in the am and good kolaches! The cinnamon fills are excellent. The only question is why don't the other locations work this hard? This place is donut perfection. Also they are slowly renovating so good for them and the customers. read more

If you're going to cheat and eat donuts, this is the place to go. I tried the glazed doughnut and found it melt in your mouth delicious. I also got a vanilla cream filled doughnut , again, the Doughnut itself was delicious and the cream filling was top of the line tasty. Good job! read more

I'll admit that there is a long line outside all the time. It stops up traffic on Ella frequently, but I understand why. Of all the Shipley's in the city of Houston, it is the best! The same person has run it for years and everything there tastes AMAZING. The hot/warm glazed donuts are spectacular and people drive long distances for this particular Shipley's. The kolaches are amazing too. The bread just tastes so much better than the other places. If you don't like donuts, that's fine. But you shouldn't hack on a business for doing well just because it messes up the traffic. read more

Have always loved this place but I think I just might be done with them. 9 times out of 10, when I pull up to the window, the girl/woman just sits there and GLARES at me. I wait a second to see if she will speak, she doesn't, so I give my order. She tells me the price but that is the only thing that comes out of her mouth. I thank HER hoping to get some sort of response but nope, nothing. It is not the same person every time so it appears to be their policy to see just how rude they can be. I don't care how good the donuts or kolache are, that just ruins the experience and puts a damper on my day to start out being treated like that. Other family members have told me of having the same experience every time they go there. You people SUCK!! read more

The original Shipley's Donut that is a Houston staple. Their glazed donuts are the freshest and always served straight out the fryer. Cheaper prices and better quality donuts than any other location I've been to. read more

Love the doughnuts when I get what I want. What goddamn part of I want goddamn nuts on my goddamn long John don't you ladies under goddamn stand. NUTS! I WANT NUTS ON THE GODDAMN LONGJOHN! Every time. I asked for 8 kolaches u gave me six I asked for chocolate covered with nuts and I didn't get them. Instead of fucking looking at me stupid try writing shit down. Goddamn it. I'm so goddamn mad. The roads r flooded I can't go back to rip her ass in person. read more

If you're trying to go north on Ella in the morning, you may experience a traffic backup at 34th St. Why, you ask? It's the drivethrough line at Shipley's blocking the road and spilling all the way into the intersection. While this traffic issue may be a problem, Shipley's makes up for it with their delicious treats. There's no better glazed donut around, and the service is fast and friendly. The drivethrough line is intimidating, but it does move quickly. However, I have gotten faster service by just parking and going inside. Plus, if you go in, you can see the donuts being made fresh, which is somewhat entertaining. Krispy Kreme and Dunkin' have nothing on this place. Check it out! read more

In the almost 25 years I've been going to Shipleys, my order hasn't changed - vanilla dip with sprinkles, a jalapeño sausage & cheese kolache, and, if I'm feeling extra hungry, an order of donut holes. I'm sure everything else is amazing, but the nostalgia factor always wins. Best. Donuts. Ever. read more

If you live in Houston, then you know this is the Mecca of shipleys. I don't know how they do it, but they mange to consistently outpace their sister stores. Always delicious. read more

Mmm nom nom nom fresh donuts!! This neighborhood icon has been unchanged for decades. The drive thru service is sort of a hassle so I always park in the shopping center next door and get my donuts inside. The ample selection of delicious donuts & kolaches is always fresh. read more

BEST DONUTS IN HOUSTON... Go around 10:45 Pm to get PIPING HOT DONUTS.... I have been coming to this little nostalgic building since I was little... I have even woken up in the middle of the night to drive across town to kill my crave!!! read more

I stopped into Shipley's Donuts on Ella Blvd this morning with hopes of being in and out in 10. They were not busy so I was thankful. I walked in and no one acknowledged me for a couple minutes. Then once I was I asked for 6 glazed and I wanted to pick 6 others. She just stared at me. Then got a large box and then turned again and said which so you want?? Again I said 6 glazed and I will pick the others. Then she said they cost!!? I said yes I know I want to pick them and the price is fine. Then she proceeded to disassemble the new box and. Put it back and then grab another. Finally I get the six misc and now she walks away and leaves me standing there. 15 minutes in and I still don't have the glazed. 3 more guests and the drive up are in and out. She finally comes back and proceeds to Bag them and starts to walk away. I said excuse me but don't you have napkins. ) I have never been here when they didn't put a pile of napkins in the bags). No acknowledgement of this she just grabbed them and put them in (mo eye contact or words) and again walked away. 22 minutes to get 1 dozen and I really felt like I was imposing on them!! Well not again I will find another location to spend my money. This is unacceptable and I don't like how I was treated. read more