If you'd asked me to guess where the best reviewed donut place in South Carolina would be, I would definitely have said Charleston area. Or maybe Greenville. But Yelp, among others, apparently decided that this is the place, in Gaffney, SC. It is attached to a fairly worn down gas station, and one is greeted by bible verses at the door. I probably sold myself short by hiking first and arriving a half hour before closing as they were sold out of what I assume was a much better variety. I took a danish and was offered a free glazed donut as a Father's Day special despite not being a father. Realistically, I think they just wanted to clear out inventory. I paid in cash and kept getting offered more than the correct amount of change. Have to say though, it was a remarkably delicious cream in that danish. I wish I'd been able to try more flavors, but what I found is pretty much the archetype of a little donut place in South Carolina. read more

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This donut shop is surprisingly attached to a gas station. We received fast service, and there were plenty of donuts to choose from. read more

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This was my first time visiting since they entered new ownership, and I was happy to find that not much has changed! It is best to go early if you can for the best chance of getting everything you want. I purchased two apple fritters and a glazed donut for a little over $8. The speciality donuts seem bigger and perfect for sharing. I was able to enjoy mine for a few days and it remained soft and delicious! The apple fritter had a nice distribution of apples, not just a bit here and there. This is a no frills donut shop, but don't let the look from the outside deter you! read more

Sunny's Donuts - Donuts Near Me - Gaffney, South Carolina

You just can't go wrong with stopping at Sunny's Donuts when you are in Gaffney, SC. I just love this quaint little donut shop next to a gas station. The service is amazing! Always friendly and always kind. And let's not forget the product - the donuts are the best!!! If you are in the area - I highly recommend stopping at Sunny's Donuts. It's s great way to guarantee a sunny day!!!! read more

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Tried them on Christmas Eve morning. Not only were the donuts superb but the young lady was so sweet and friendly

Ran in to grab donuts before an early morning soccer game. Sadly, we couldn't eat the fritters-they were too stale and just didn't taste good . They should have been discounted with a sign that they were not freshly made. Wishing I had bought a box of Entemann's chocolate donuts at the grocery store instead. The store was recently sold, and it's obvious. read more

Awesome apple fritters. The service was friendly & fast - about what one would expect from a gas station. My only minor complaint would be that the creepy Bible verses posted around the structure and premises are inappropriate for a public establishment IMO. read more

Traveled with my daughter to Sunny's Doughnuts! She had a ten dollar gift certificate. Unfortunately it had expired. The nice lady that waited on her decided to honor it anyway! I thought that was very nice and commendable! My daughter had no idea what the expiration date on the certificate was because it wasn't printed on it. I respect businesses that honor their obligations to their customers in circumstances like this and I recommend them highly! read more

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I am a huge fan of locally owned hole in the wall places. That's why I refuse to give this anything less than 5 stars. But these weren't the best donuts I've ever had. Don't get me wrong, they were good! The chocolate frosted log with cream was a just a bit stale. And the sugar coated donut was delicious. My wife's cinnamon crumble was good too. The place feels a little dirty and run down but that's ok with me. All of this at a super affordable price and great customer service. When I am back in the area I will do again and try something else! read more

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I've reviewed Sunny's before but on #ThankfulThursday I wanted to make sure I highlighted their great donuts and friendly service! A real gem of the Upstate. read more

New to town! Ya wouldn't think this little spot off to the side of a gas station would have good donuts. They had a variety of flavors, I ended up getting 2 glazed but the gal working gave me a raspberry filled cuz I was having a hard time deciding! She couldn't have been any nicer. I'll definitely be back! read more

Still as good as ever! The service was excellent and the donuts are the best in South Carolina!

I lived in Gaffney for about 2 years with my parents before moving out to Charleston for work. I always look forward to coming back home and getting my absolute favorite donut, the maple bacon donut from Sunny's. I came back this weekend and it was one of my first stops. I got there and found out that it is under new management. I was utterly disappointed by the changes they made. The maple bacon donut now has strips of microwave Oscar Mayer bacon on it instead of the thick cut hickory smoked bacon crumbles it used to be topped with. On top of that the apple fritters now taste dry and no longer have the light and fluffy dough with the slightly crisp outer layer and succulent apple chunks inside. Needless to say I miss the old ownership and truly hope that the new management comes to their senses and brings it back to what the establishment once was. read more

The cream filled chocolate frosted are the best! Variety is limited but what they have is consistently delicious.

Doughnuts where great . Service was excellent. Would recommend to anyone. We were passing through and made it a point to find it .

They have the absolute BEST donuts in Gaffney, hands down! Also, amazing and friendly service!

I cannot believe I am about to say this, but they just kind of kick Krispy Kreme's butt. Sorry DD, you were never in the running... Nestled in the side of a gas station in Gaffney of all places, the goods freshly made every morning. My top favorite being the maple bacon. Crispy bacon crumbled on top and legit maple to create sweet/savory heaven. It's a must visit. read more

Move over Krispy Kreme, I've found somebody new! Gaffney has a little donut shop next to a gas station, and the donuts are amazing! Chocolate old fashioned donuts, blueberry old fashioned and pink strawberry old fashioned, coconut covered glazed donuts, oh my! My husband's strawberry donut was pink all the way through and tasted like a STRAWBERRY! I finally had a coconut covered glazed donut that I haven't been able to get at all since leaving California. Huge fritters, huge cinnamon rolls, luscious bear claws, donuts plain, glazed, with sprinkles. Just leave me here to do naughty, indulgent things with these donuts and I'll be happy! We are definitely coming back! read more

The BEST donuts I have ever had, even beats Voodoo Donuts in Orlando. Have a Sunny day!

We never get enough Sunny's Donuts! Everything is delicious--and the selection is amazing! We still can't believe they will freshly fill your donut with a flavored cream on request. The service is always incredibly friendly. While all the varieties are excellent, we recommend you try the old-fashioned donuts--which come in plain, chocolate, blueberry and strawberry varieties. The flavor and texture combination is divine! Sunny himself always wishes us a Sunny day when we leave. read more

Excellent donuts. Very yummy. You can select between several different flavors for the filling. The staff is very Friendly too.

Stopped in today for the first time. So glad I did. Sunny's Doughnuts is best doughnuts I ever eaten. And I have eaten many. She has a wide variety of all kinds. I got a Strawberry Shortcake Doughnuts (shown in picture). It is awesome. The cream is great, not sure what it is exactly but not just plain whip cream. My husband found his new favorite, Maple Bacon Doughnut. We got a few more kinds. Ended up with 10 treats and our bill with tip was $15. The lady that helped us was super sweet. You should definitely stop in and give it a try. Way better than any doughnut I've ever had. read more

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Wonderful local business. Excellent service; and, they have the very best Apple Fritters that I have ever had.

Tried it after reading the reviews and this is a total gem. They were out of buttermilk but the best chocolate frosted I have ever had. Not convenient at all for me but if ever close to here again would drive a large detour to get there read more

The best "restaurant" in Gaffney! Sure, it's a donut shop in a gas station, but still... delicious, fresh donuts,, friendly staff.

I was recommended to try this place since it was voted as SC's best donuts. This is a family run business and everyone was really nice and helpful. I got an assortment of donuts for my office and liked it so much I returned and bought more to share with my friends. We really like the buttermilk bar and the cinnamon donuts. 10/10 recommend Forgot to take photos because we all devoured the donuts read more

AMAZING DOUGHNUTS!!! And the nicest people! Better then Dunkin' and Krispy Kreme. Don't let the location put you off. It's amazingly delicious. Support small amazing businesses read more

Best donuts as well as friendly service. Such a variety of taste. Very professional and friendly everytime

This place not only has the best doughnuts I've ever had, but the nicest man to greet you and serve you. His smile and joy is so contagious and makes the shop a happy experience. read more

High praise for the quality donuts and another highpraise for the beyond friendly staff at the end of the day.

Sunny's reminds me is Shipleys in Texas. Great doughnuts! I'll be returning for sure.

Mr. Sunny stepped foot into the donut world back in 1987 where he started making donuts at the age of 28. Fast forward to 2020 and he has brilliantly created the absolute best buttermilk bar donut I have ever bit into in my entire life. This is the all mighty of them all. The sensation is indescribable when it hits. Extra tender and crumby, this is how a buttermilk bar should present itself. Crumb bits were just flaking off after every bite. The middle had a vanilla, lemony cream infused which I've never experienced. This bar was seriously melting away in my hands before it even touched my tongue it was so delicate. The size of this puppy was XL compared to all other chihuahua buttermilk bars I've had. Priced wickedly generous at only $2.25 per bar, I can double/triple/maybe even quadruple up. Sunny's opened up shop in 2010 and since opening has received zero complaints and negative feedback is at zilch. Earning a full five star rating on Yelp, that's a big time feat. Only Mr. Sunny knows how to make donuts in this particular traditional manner. There's no one else around that makes donuts or comes close to matching his special style. No new technology is being used - this shop is as old fashioned as they come. Starting each day dark and early at 12:30 AM, he makes everything in house from scratch including the flour and dough. Apple fritters finish at around 5:00 AM and are enjoyed best at that exact time. Pure perfectionist, his apple fritters are moist in the inside and crispy on the out. The apple fritters here go on my Mt. Rushmore for all time fritter donuts. The soft and crunchy has been perfected down to the science. Unlike ordinary donut places, Sunny keeps shop open till 7:00 PM which was when I went in to get the goods. As a matter of fact, he kept doors open 10 minutes after close because I was running late and he had an awesome box ready for me upon arrival - what a guy. He then heads home for a quick nap and then it's back to the regular scheduled programming at 12:30 AM to start the new batch for the day. Mr. Sunny will have to retire one day and doesn't know if he'll be able to pass on the tradition. So enjoy it now he suggests as he stands by his words that nobody makes donuts like this anymore. Located in a tiny country like town off the freeway in South Carolina, it's attached to a convenient store and a mini BP gas station, this is a true diamond in the rough. People from all over visit including Texas and California. It's voted the #1 donut shop in SC. To this day, I can confidently say that this is my favorite old school/old fashioned donut shop. I didn't even get my donuts early in the morning, I got them after closing when they've been sitting out all day and they were still pristine. Just goes to show how high quality and good these actually are. The buttermilk bar is my childhood staple with so many Saturday morning bakery run memories with mom. This was her favorite and I wish she could try Sunny's version. Looking at the clouds and the sun graphic on Sunny's signage, I've landed in heaven. read more

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Best doughnuts around. I love their cinnamon rolls and they are cooked fresh daily. Sonnys give Krispy Kreme a run for their doughnut. Lol. read more

This place has a surprise for anyone who tries it. My first stop here was a couple of years ago while I was getting gas I tried a bear claw I couldn't resist because of the smell when I walked in to pay for my gas . read more

Sunny's Donuts - Donuts Near Me - Gaffney, South Carolina

THE BEST!!! Such a small, out-if-the-way place for such great donuts! The owners are AMAZING and wish you to have. "a sunny day!!!"

Great donuts. Looking at the store you would not assume it would contain a sugary heaven. However, once inside you will find a good selection of freshly made donuts. If you are in Gaffney don't pass up an opportunity to try Sonny's Donuts read more

Sunny's Donuts - Donuts Near Me - Gaffney, South Carolina

Fast and friendly service. The donuts are without a doubt the best in chetokee county. What i like the most about going there is the personal touch the owners go out of their way to make you feel welcome. read more

Love stopping in here for the gentle smile from behind the counter to the delicious donuts! You are appreciated!

Best donuts in town. Los Angeles style donuts. I never would of thought I would find in this small town all the way out here.

Awesome donuts and people! Great customer service and friendly. Fresh-hot- and delicious!