Chill vibes and a perfect window for people watching. It's actually a really cute spot to hang out even at night, though keep in mind they close early at 7 PM. The Pistachio Cannoli is a standout. It's filled with chocolate chips and the sides are coated in a creamy, crunchy white chocolate with a sweet pistachio glaze on top. 5/5 for both the food and the atmosphere. Chill vibes and a perfect window for people watching. It's actually a really cute spot to hang out even at night, though keep in mind they close early at 7 PM. The Pistachio Cannoli is a standout. It's filled with chocolate chips and the sides are coated in a creamy, crunchy white chocolate with a sweet pistachio glaze on top. 5/5 for both the food and the atmosphere. read more

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Amazing donuts and a great spot!!! We got the Mardi Gras donut which slapped!!!! Yay!! read more

4.5 stars 5 star service! I called the morning of 11/26 to see if they had vegan apple crumble donuts available and they did! The staff member on the phone was so kind as I was trying to place a pick up order for my MIL to celebrate her discharge from the hospital post surgery but didn't know what time I would be able to come. She told me to place the order so that the donuts wouldn't sell out but that we could get them when we were free. I ordered 2 and they were so kind to give us a surprise 3rd on the house. That said, the donuts were soft and had a great flavor, albeit just a tad bit dry. Nothing a good cup of coffee or milk wouldn't fix lol. I also saw that they had lattes on their website. So I asked husband to pick me up the apple butter & Teddy graham latte. The latte tasted just like apple butter. So.. maybe I'm not a big apple butter fan? lol but if u are, go for it! I would come here again because you just can't beat great service, thoughtful staff and good eats! read more

The Salty Donut - Vegan Apple Crumb - Donuts Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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I had the best gluten free donut I have ever had!!!!!!! Absolutely incredible! We stopped by later in the afternoon and they still had a small selection of regular donuts and this one flavor of gluten free donuts. They also had easy pay to park spots out front! Staff was super friendly! read more

The Salty Donut - gluten free donut! - Donuts Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Definitely worth trying! I got the brown butter donut and it was good... slightly salty but it is called "The Salty Donut" lol. They use a brioche dough so its a nice soft texture to bite into. I do with the donuts could be warmed up as I think that would be a game changer. They are made in house and you can even see them in the back working. The staff is very friendly and patient as you decide on what you want. My friends raved about the honey butter cinnabun. read more

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Heard so much about this Doughnut shop in Charlotte. With all these unique shops in the area [mostly restaurants] I heard so much about their mini Keylime donuts and decided to check it out. But got there to late and most of their donuts were sold out. So I end up ordering Toasted banana milk donut [Gluten free], Milk & Cookies, Whipped lemon ricotta bomboloni.i My fiance loves his Toasted banana milk donut super moist, flavorful, very filling his donut has a good weight to it. Same as for my donuts I got for myself. The Whipped lemon ricotta was good after a few bites but it's a bit too much lemonly. But their milk & Cookies donut was freaky AMAZING!!!! The donut was springy and definitely flavorful on every bite. By far this is the BEST donut i ever had. read more

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Beautiful and clean inside. Great Service with friendly vibes from the front counter. I was only very disappointed with the avocado toast being mainly cucumber . Should we call it cucumber toast instead? Otherwise taste was decent. Also they don't offer hot tea :// just latte and coffee. My friend who got an iced coffee and matcha donut enjoyed hers. read more

The Salty Donut - Avocado toast - Donuts Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Super cute spot right on the corner of Camden and Park. I stopped in after an early morning run and it's the perfect breakfast, coffee, and/or sweet treat spot. I got a salted caramel latte and some oreo cake donut holes. The coffee was really good and I definitely would come back to try the cold brew and the teas. They have a nice menu with breakfast, vegan, and gluten free options. The donut holes were delicious, especially with the coffee. It was pretty busy between people stopping in post exercise and people heading to work, but service was pleasant and quick. Comfortable seating area inside, and tables outside as well. I highly recommend stopping in! read more

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Awesome customer service and a wonderful variety of treats! Located in the heart of South End and stays open late on the weekends for that late night craving fix. read more

The Salty Donut - Donuts Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I was craving a donut and decided to try this spot out. The restaurant is in south end and parking was a little difficult to find, luckily I found on the street parking across the street! Before entering, I could tell I would be waiting. There was a line to the door. There is an option to order ahead, but for the sake of the experience, I decided to wait. There is only one cashier, who was ever helpful and friendly. After ordering at the counter, you wait on the other side of the restaurant for your order. The restaurant was full of natural light from the ceiling to floor windows and clean. The staff was friendly as well. I ordered the half dozen donuts for $26 and two banana crème matcha lattes. The donuts and drinks have separate pick up locations right beside each other and separate people preparing the orders. My donuts were ready shortly after ordering. I had to wait an additional 5 mins for my drinks. I wasn't aware of this earlier, but no sugar is added to the drinks. This would have been nice to know up front. However there are sugar packets available. I already left the restaurant before I came to this realization. In my half dozen order, I ordered the milk and cookies, brown butter and salt, mixed berry cheesecake, lemon ricotta, traditional, and tiramisu donuts. They were all delicious with brown butter and salt and lemon ricotta being my FAVORITES! I probably wouldn't order the milk and cookies donut again; however, if you're a fudge/chocolate lover...you'll love it! I will be back! read more

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I ordered some birthday treats and a hot coffee from DoorDash. Wow! I really appreciated seeing a taped and sealed bag and inside taped boxes. The box is beautifully lined, and the presentation and delivery was given care. I ordered a half dozen with a buy one get one half off on the Boston cream, which came in the two smaller boxes. These are definitely gourmet donuts. I feel like the coffee had opportunities as it was meant to be assaulted caramel with a maple brown sugar syrup plus almond milk. All I could taste was decent/good hot coffee with an odd filmy almond milk blend. Maybe I did it wrong. I don't spend money on coffee though, I make cappuccinos and frothed coffee at home. I usually use Califia's toasted coconut almond milk so maybe this is why. I still didn't get the maple brown sugar or the salted caramel part of my coffee. Enough about the coffee let's talk donuts. If I had to rank best to needs opportunities here we go: 1) Brown Sugar & Salt x2, these were like sour cream or cake donuts 2)Boston Creme (haven't tried but this is my guess) 3) Pistachio Cannoli Creme, 4) Brown Sugar Cappuccino Creme? Texture and coffee cream was a nice surprise after a few bites in 5) Glazed Donut Holes-Did I choose these? Lacking 6) Glazed Cinnamon Roll (needed more of everything: needed more brown sugar, gooeyness, butter, yeastyness and a different glaze all together maybe even add pecans? I would do the roulette again and choose different flavors. This was a great experience. read more

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I was visiting Charlotte with my husband and we're always on the hunt for a good coffee shop. This place was one of the top options on Yelp and it was only a few minutes away from our hotel. We ordered the Cinnamon Cereal Milk latte and the Vanilla Bean latte. Both drinks were good, but I loved the Cereal Milk latte a lot more! We also got donuts, a cragel, and a croissant. My faves were the cragel and the seasonal Brown sugar peach cobbler donut! The staff were super friendly and efficient! There weren't a lot of people so there were several tables available. If I lived in Charlotte close to this location, I'd be here a lot! read more

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Stopped by one afternoon for a sweet treat at The Salty Donut and holy cow was I blown away! During the week in mid afternoon and there was no one inside, but they still had a good amount of options to choose from. We got 4 donuts total 1) the Samoa Cookie which was just like the Girl Scout cookie, it had coconut caramel glaze with toasted coconut and a chocolate drizzle and then a layer of chocolate on the bottom. It was absolutely delicious! 2) the Milk and Cookies which was a sweat cream glaze with chocolate drizzle and cookie crunch. Another amazing choice!! 3) The Mixed Berry Cheesecake was quite possibly my favorite. A cheesecake filling and then a mixed berry glaze with graham cracker crumbs. To die for!! 4) last but certainly not least we got the Cookie Monster. Filled with edible cookie dough mixture, and topped with blue vanilla glaze and homemade cookie chunks and Oreo cookie crumbles, this donut was stellar. I honestly don't think you could go wrong with any of the options so do yourself a favor and go and get some!! read more

The Salty Donut - Daily selection - Donuts Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Donuts are common but The Salty Donut is rare. These are not the inexpensive mass produced ones you get at the Krispy people or the Dunkies people. These are small batch made and they're awesome. After my Candied Pistachio, I suddenly realized that I couldn't return home empty handed. So on the way out, I perused the display and decided that Mrs. K. would be enjoying the Whipped Lemon Ricotta Bombolini. Not cheap at $4.30 but wow, amazing. Yes, I was warned when offered a bite that it had to be a small one so I did so. Strong lemon flavor and just like my Candied Pistachio, perfection. The Salty Donut also offers traditional glazed, Samoa Cookie, Cookie Monster and Cragels. They have Vegan and Gluten Free donuts too! Note that the address is correct but they are on the Camden side of the building. There is two hour street parking in front and they validate up to two hours in the building's parking deck. [Review 65 of 2025 - 4040 in North Carolina - 23633 overall] read more

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Let's face it, donuts are like pizza. It's hard to have a bad donut, because it's a donut. However, there are better ones out there, as this one just doesn't satisfy. The Salty charges a high amount and the product doesn't warrant that. They have a very aesthetic place in a very popular area, so they'll get foot traffic every day (free 2 hour parking validated in the parking garage too) but it's not a place I'd go back to. I'd rather have a grocery store bakery section donut or Dunkin for the better taste at a cheaper price. The service was good, indoor/outdoor seating is available, and there's a water filler station with glasses inside, however, I filled my glass with it and the water was cloudy so I dumped that out and ate my meal with no water. I also tried some sandwiches and French toast sticks. Sandwiches were very good, French toast sticks were way too sugary (I know it's a donut shop so things will be sweet but it was overpowering). Most people go for the donuts anyway. read more

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The Salty's story is cool, born from a 2014 Miami passion project that grew from pop-up to multi-city brand with a donuts-and-coffee vibe at its core. Charlotte's South End shop opened in January 2023, and the company's since leaned into a fuller café program here. My take? I know I'm in the minority, but I just don't get it. Like some fast-growing brands, it can feel like coffee and lifestyle are the main product now, with donuts along for the ride. I've visited multiple times trying to find the hook that gets me excited to come back, and it hasn't clicked. I'd rather see small local spots like OMG Donuts or Yummm Donuts get that same attention and "donut budget." All that said, I get the appeal.. if The Salty was your spot elsewhere, having it in South End is nostalgic and convenient. For me, though, it's a nice café with okay donuts, not a destination doughnut shop. read more

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Very tasty, and friendly service! Our kids loved them. Looking forward to trying other varieties next time.

I had a Samosa donut here that made me see God. The moment I took my first bite, time slowed. Flaky, golden pastry crumbled in perfect harmony with the coconuty, chocolatey goodness, a symphony of flavors so transcendent that for a brief, shining moment, I felt the universe align. I ate it alongside my perfect coffee in the sunroom, where the light poured in like a benediction, illuminating the sheer brilliance of what I held in my hands. If I never taste anything this divine again, at least I will know that, once, I did. read more

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As a Florida native, I'm so glad Charlotte has a Salty location, but this location is not up to par. The service staff are friendly enough, but some of the donuts don't seem to follow the same recipe or taste guidelines from the brand. The ambiance is on par with other locations and this location is super conveniently located. read more

The Salty Donut - Order area - Donuts Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

BROWN BUTTER SALT CAKE! That's the review. It lives up to every word, letter and syllable in its name! I came for both Cragels and when they were out of the jalapeño cheddar my life was changed. Seriously don't walk, RUN and get a few! I ate both and barely gave my husband a bite of our treats. read more

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It's fine? Cute shop. I found the donuts to be very over priced while the taste and texture was underwhelming. We did a pick 6 1/2 dozen. The stand out was the key like by far- such a delight. The banana foam latte was also yummy. The duds for us were a dry cookies and cream cake donut, brown sugar and salt donut that was also dry. The whoopie pie was good as was the cragel. I don't feel the need to come back but happy we tried it read more

What a true spot of indulgence! If you love a true artisan cake donut this is your spot! I was downtown and picked up some donuts to surprise my husband He loved the different flavors and said they are very delicious. I got the apple , cinnamon and chocolate ones for me. Great service. Also a good spot for a coffee break read more

The Salty Donut - Cookie Monster - Donuts Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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First and foremost, kudos to the bravery of The Salty Donut for the display of donuts at the front. I barely resisted plastering my face against the protective glass almost drooling at the gorgeous display. I had the chance to stop by and get not one, not two but three donuts/ pastries (I couldn't choose one) and an iced coffee. I chose the cheese and jalapeño cragel, the honey butter cinnamon roll and a croissant. They were all fan-freakin-tastic! The softness of the croissant and the cragel were unbelievable and both were buttery and full of flavor. They May seem expensive but if you've ever made these at home with real ingredients then you'll understand why they are pricey. I can tell these are top shelf pastries and no short cuts are taken. I did a disservice by no heating up the cinnamon roll but regardless, still amazing. The iced coffee was really good too and had its own strong and distinctive flavor but was very smooth. I opted to drink it after eating the pastries to not have a conflict of interest on my taste buds. read more

The Salty Donut - Sample display - Donuts Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Love it, it's one of my favorite donut shops in all of Charlotte. The service is always great. And the donuts are delicious . I must admit parking is a challenge but the donuts are worth it. read more

The Salty as a chain is a 5, but I don't like this particular location for a few reasons... One being that 2 of the 3 times I've been the staff has been sort of rude. No greetings, lackluster energy and looked as though they didn't want to be there and we were bothering them by walking in. Today the service took incredibly long, we just ordered 4 donuts which should have been a quick grab. Also, the Salty in Atlanta seem to change up their donut selection quite frequently, but every time we come here they tend to have the same donut selection. The ambiance is pretty cute and swanky, one of the prettier buildings that Ive seen in the franchise. This is located in South End near downtown and has a parking deck attached to the building. The Salty validates parking or you can park on the street and pay .87 cents through the Park Mobile app. Definitely check out The Salty, I see a Ballantyne location is coming soon, and I hope they open a few more in the burbs. I hope that the future locations have more seasonal donut options and a friendlier staff - we are in the South people, get it together! read more

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These donuts are so delicious! My favorite was the chocolate whoopie pie one, but the key lime was also delicious. Highly recommend stopping in to try a few if you are in the area! read more

The Salty Donut - Key lime, glazed & salt, and chocolate whoopie pie (GF) - Donuts Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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The Salty Donut absolutely lives up to the hype! The glazed donut (5/5) was a standout, and not your typical glaze. It had subtle vanilla notes that made it feel elevated, and the donut itself was super soft and flavorful. Simple but done so right. The donut holes (4/5) had that same delicious texture and flavor as the glazed perfect little bites. Tried the Milk & Cookies (4/5) as well, and it had a really unique flavor profile. Sweet, creamy, with just the right amount of richness, and definitely something different and fun to try. read more

The Salty Donut - Traditional Glazed Traditional Glazed Donut Holes (Half Dozen) Milk & Cookies - Donuts Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Stopped to buy a dog donut and was disappointed that they no longer sell them. Not enough dogs came in. However they had a few in the back that they gave us for free. The help was very friendly. The donut displays look good, but I cannot tell how they taste. I just took some photos of the displays. read more

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The salty donut traditional glaze donut it is really big almost bigger than every donut that y'all have and it is really glazed and it has all the texture. It's not crunchy or hard and it's tasty. The service was really good as soon as we ordered it, we got it like 2-3 minutes later it was really quick and you made it that good and only that much of time.Also l liked how careful you was getting the donuts.I'll give this a five star rating. read more

Picked up donuts on Sunday morning. The staff was very friendly and loved the display showing each kind of donut. The donuts had yummy bites but there were parts of them that were a little dry. read more

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They never disappoint . All of their donuts are delicious. Service is always helpful and it's perfect for a cute coffee shop vibe. read more

The Salty Donut - Honey Butter Cinna-bun Donut Milk & Cookies peanut Brown Sugar Peach Cobbler - Donuts Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Their chocolate gluten free donut was absolutely amazing!! Delicious. Cannot wait to go back against their device is very friendly and quick. The ambience is very cute and cozy a nice cafe for a code date or sit and study or read. Prices are good there is no parking however just like most businesses around it so street parking is available. read more

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The cinnamon cereal milk latte was delicious and it's a great location! Highly recommend. read more

The Salty Donut - Donuts Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Stopped by for a sweet treat recently and really enjoyed these donuts! My favorite was the mixed berry cheesecake. It had a great balance of berry and cheesecake flavor. All of the donuts were very rich and super sweet. The staff were nice and friendly and the shop was cute! read more

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My experience at the salty donut was great!! I was looking for a place to get good doughnuts for a while with unique flavors so I decided to check this place out. I didn't stay too long-it was a quick walk in and out-but the ambiance is nice! They have outlets in case you want to go in and do work. I went at 2ish and there was no one sitting inside and working though, but you could if you wanted to! The server was very kind and friendly! I got the brown butter and sea salt doughnut. I love brown butter so I really enjoyed it! It wasn't too sweet or anything as well. Only thing I would note is the actual dough tasted a little stale? It wasn't bad at all though so I don't want to mislead! I still really enjoyed the doughnut, it was just a little dryer than I expected. I really want to come back next and try the seasonal flavors though! read more

The Salty Donut - Menu - Donuts Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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My absolute favorite donut spot!! Order the salted caramel latte too, you won't regret it. The cutest little cafe with tons of seating and wifi. They also validate parking for 2 hours if you use the garage. read more

The Salty Donut - Donuts Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Nice "get you going" bakery & coffee spot to get your workday moving in the right direction. Modern aesthetic when you walk in & the storefront is welcoming along with friendly staff. I got the Strawberry Shortcake donut which was absolutely delicious but if you don't enjoy sugary breakfast then it's probably not for you. It's filled with strawberry jam, lemon cake & vanilla mousse, topped with a strawberry glaze & whipped cream. I thoroughly enjoyed it. The coffee was equally as delicious but fairly sugary as well (expected given my order). I got the Salted Caramel Latte & would absolutely get it again. Can't wait to try more of their menu! read more

The Salty Donut - Strawberry Shortcake - Donuts Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

We love The Salty Donut! They offer a variety of flavors, including some gluten free and vegan options. Definitely worth a try! read more

The Salty Donut - Milk and Cookies, Traditional Glazed Donut Holes (Dozen), Banoffee Pie - Donuts Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

This is a small coffee/donut shop. Normally I avoid this area because parking is so difficult but today I decided to stop by after church. I'm SO glad I did. It's dimly lit inside but there are lots of windows that light up the shop. There is a small area of just seating to the left as you enter. There are a couple of seats in the lobby area then a second small area of wooden seats outside of the gender neutral restrooms. Music is playing that gives a comforting feeling. They have street parking you can pay using Park Mobile. There are only a small handful of spaces available that are shared with other businesses unless you use the parking deck. In my opinion, Parking deck prices are a little pricey. That's the drawback unless you are within walking distance and don't need parking. Now for the food. The selection of donuts is plentiful. The size of the donuts is humongous! I took 2 bites and I'm done. But I'll save it for another day. They're fresh, tasty, soft and melt in your mouth. It seems that patrons come for the coffee as well as the donuts. They have varieties of sweets for the mild to the sugar crazed. If you're in the area and can get a park please drop by. The staff are very friendly and I'm sure can accommodate your craving! read more

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Quick and friendly service. Freshly made donuts daily. Are more of a cake base but they have wonderful flavors to choose from. Coffee choices are great as well. Self service for water and putting your dirty dishes away. Paid street parking is available read more

The Salty Donut - Donuts Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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