Review update because this place deserves it I still am obsessed with the brown butter donut. There is no better donut in my eyes. If you want to experience culinary dessert nirvana, get this donut. I treat myself every week to this and it is genuinely the highlight of my week. Sometimes (please don't worry about me I'm fine I'm in therapy) this is the only thing that gets me out of bed and through my day. The staff is phenomenal. Since I come in every week, they've gotten to know me and my insanity. I'd like to shout out Bryanna- not only does she greet me so warmly every time she sees me, she remembers my faves and makes me feel so special and happy just seeing her. You couldn't ask for a better person to be your donut drug dealer. You can tell she genuinely cares- about you, about her work, about life. I just adore her. Vibes are immaculate here too. I love sitting and chilling, having full body chills from my donut delight. read more

The Salty Donut - Brown butter and salt donut- a must - Donuts Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

The Salty has been a sweet addition (pun intended!) to the 12 South area in Nashville! For a growing brand nationally, it is really cool to see them lay roots in Nashville! This location is classic, yet trendy, and calming but energetic. It's pretty much a vibe as the kids say these days. Lots of clean lines and calming colors, and that green that they have running through the place is beautiful and sets the tone. The space is good sized and features a long counter where you order and pick up the goods, along with browse the current donut and pastry selection. Seating is along the window in front of the counter, and then there is a communal area featuring a large table and a few windows so you can see some behind the scenes action. If it is a gorgeous day, then you can also grab a seat in the courtyard. I have been by a few times, all for pick-up and take out. I normally swing by on the way to the office to grab a few donuts, as the team drops not so subtle hints that they would like donuts more often. I usually get a small assortment of donuts and croissants. There isn't a massive selection of donuts, but the ones they have are creative, tasty and well made. I always make sure to get a few classic glazed and brown butter and salt. The rest of the box is filled with whatever is available and speaks to me in the moment. I do toss in a plain croissant as well, weirdly those go as quick as the donuts sometimes. With donuts, I always grab some variety of iced coffee. I am sampling my way through the menu as I have not found an iced coffee I am in love with yet. The apple butter and teddy graham latte was my latest venture and it was a lot for me...a bit too sweet. But I normally am a classic iced coffee guy, but the teddy graham nostalgia got me, so I went for it! Service has always been solid. Some folks are a bit more friendly than others, but no one is rude or anything. Overall, The Salty is a cool spot. When I get the request or find myself in the 12 South area, it is normally on my places to swing by! read more

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This pumpkin roll donut was 1000/10. The pumpkin roll INSIDE the donut is so unique, I love how fun these are. The service was super quick even though the cafe was busy so I was really impressed. read more

The Salty Donut - Pumpkin Roll Donut - Donuts Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Donut worried, be happy! And who can't be happy after trying one of Salty's cragels This is cute breakfast/coffee/sandwich shop located in the 12 South neighborhood. Parking can be a problem, but this is a very Walkable neighborhood. The staff were super friendly. I loved that it is open late, and their croissant was mighty tasty. Next time I want to try their Bacon Gruyere Melt. It looks amazing. read more

The Salty Donut - Donuts Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

This place has solid donuts and other (mostly) sweet treats. The service was very good, friendly, and helpful. I was a little surprised that a dozen donuts was over $50, but maybe I just haven't kept up with the times? I opted for a half dozen to take to the office, and we were all happy with the quality and flavor. Sweet but not too sweet, which is great. They have gluten-free and vegan options as well, though I haven't given those a try yet. They did look really good though! I will definitely give in to the temptation whenever I'm in the area! Oh, and the coffee was good too! read more

The Salty Donut - Half Dozen Donuts - Donuts Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Went there on Sunday and really liked it. Had an iced latte with almond milk and glazed donut holes, which were amazing. The donut order came with six donut holes. The place was pretty full, since it was Sunday, but we sat outside under some umbrellas they had and it was a great time. read more

The Salty Donut - Latte with donut holes - Donuts Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

The past two times we've been we've had pretty bad experiences, but the latest was just sad/disappointing and makes me not want to return. We had a gift card on their app and when we ordered the first employee couldn't figure it out so after about 5 minutes the manager took over and after failing to figure out we went to the other register. She still couldn't get it to work and after about 10 minuted fiddling with it. So I suggested I'll order it online and you can just cancel the order so I can "pay" with the gift card. Turns out the dog donut promo they were running was in store only.... I asked if they had a promo code I could use when ordering online and the manager responded "no". So after waiting 15 minutes I ended up paying $3 more than I would have if I could have paid in store. Truly terrible service, and I rarely leave a bad review. read more

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the service was great, the food was okay, and the place was chill. SO expensive. we got 2 drinks, avocado toast, sandwhich, a tiny pastry, and it was 55 dollars. nothing too special about those things either, the matcha was the best. i don't know, i give this place 6 months. read more

The Salty Donut - the pastry options - Donuts Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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I really enjoy this place. This is my second visit and both times the staff has been helpful in suggestions. I got their seasonal Banana Cream Cold Foam Matcha Latte and the seasonal Vanilla Bean Cookies & Cream Cake Donut. The Matcha wasn't super sweet, which was just what I was looking food! The Banana Cream Foam also wasn't super overpowering, which was nice. And that donut...I'm still dreaming about it lol. The last visit I had the Hot Honey Chicken Salad Sandwich on a buttery, flakey croissant. And let me tell you, it did not disappoint. read more

The Salty Donut - Banana Cream Cold Foam Matcha Latte & Vanilla Bean Cookies & Cream Cake Donut - Donuts Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Mood: Cute Sweet treats Think I came at a good time because I've seen those lines! Friday morning about 11am was good. Service was cool; the barista & cashier were both pretty chill with smiles on their faces. Atmosphere is very hipster, coffee lovers. Nothing too crazy outside of a coffee, cafe, doughnut spot. The treats: Matcha latter 8/10 not too sweet but had that green tea flavor Chocolate sheet cake 9/10: delicious chocolate doughnut with right fluff & texture. Vegan PB&J 6/10: was semi flavorless and kinda hard when I bite into it right outside the store. If you're on 12 Ave south check them out. Try more goodies & let me know your favs. read more

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I stopped in for a latte and was surprised to find out it's actually a donut shop and a great one! The coffee was solid, they have tempting selection of pastries plus food options like avocado toast and more. I tried the pistachio cannoli donut, and it was incredible. It was a cute place and service was fast. Honestly the best donut I've ever had. Definitely a must visit! read more

The Salty Donut - Donuts Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Well I ate and drank my items so fast so Hopefully that tells you how good it was. I just had a regular cinnamon roll that would have probably been better if it was heated up but still amazing nonetheless. I tried their summer banana matcha latte drink that was basically a mixture of everything but it was still really good! It's a cute little shop with not that much seating so beware, but there is an outdoor area too if you're feeling like you can take the heat. read more

The Salty Donut - Donuts Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

This pastry and coffee shop has high-end finishing and great lattes. Our visit did not include pastries, but they did tempt us. My traditional latte was delicious and rich. We loved sitting next to the windows to watch people going up and down the street. Service was friendly and helpful. read more

The Salty Donut - Latte - Donuts Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

I love donuts and breakfast, so trying this spot was a must. I've been twice because my first time was in the evening and the options were slim. It's a comfortable, small spot, but not overcrowded when I went. Street parking is available on 12th and on the neighborhood streets. I didn't love anything, and it is expensive. It would be a while before I return. Like: service (kind & helpful); peach cobbler donut (specialty, fresh peach slices); brown butter & salt cake donut (buttery, moist, right amount of salt); bacon, egg, cheese sandwich (fresh croissant, smooth egg, only 1 piece of bacon though, $15) Dislike: traditional glazed (dry, bready, possibly stale) read more

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The Salty adds yet another option for coffee and donuts in 12 South, but the newly opened shop has some really nice features. You order at the counter and they give you a number if you're dining in. They then bring your food & drinks to you. First, they have a nice selection of sweet and savory treats. I tried the "Honey and Sea Salt Cragel." It reminded me of a glazed soft Greek Bagel with a nice honey glaze. But it's $6. Butter or cream cheese would have been $1 more. I also tried the Maple & Brown Sugar Cold Brew for $6. It was flavorful, but milkier than I expected. The Salty is nice and it has a lot going for it, including some unique pastries and lunch service (sandwiches, a salad, and a power bowl) until 3:00 pm. Their outdoor patio is spacious and wonderful, with lots of tables. There is also music coming through speakers on the patio. The location is a good one and the coffee bar makes some tasty drinks. There are also a few negatives here. First, for me, my order did not arrive at one time; my Cragel arrived quickly and my Cold Brew arrived 5 minutes later. It would have been nice if everything had arrived together. Also, please be aware there are only 8 different donuts, including 1 gluten free option and 1 Vegan option. So, only 6 if you desire fat and gluten. But, pricing and value are the real negatives here. It costs $52 for one dozen donuts. And, you're not getting anything free for that price; no 13th donut and no price break. In fact, 6 donuts cost $26, exactly half the cost of a dozen. They're not even trying to give us a quantity price break. There's also a $1.25 up charge in the fine print for adding Almond Milk, Oat Milk, or Half & Half to your coffee or espresso beverage. Yikes! Overall, the store is clean, the patio is nice, the flavors are good, but the prices are the highest in Nashville. There is no value here. You're paying more because it's in 12 South. But so is Buttermilk Ranch, Five Daughters, and Hearts. read more

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The Salty is the sweetest spot in 12th South! Vibes: This is a very cozy, compact cafe that can get very busy on weekends. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. Although there are fewer indoor seating options, it's a nice place to grab coffee and a bite before moving on. The neighborhood is one of the bustling places, especially on weekends. Nevertheless, parking isn't an issue here because they offer plenty of parking garages at reasonable rates. Service: This cafe has one of the sweetest staff. I remember visiting here for the first time, and the cashier-turned-barista was a very chatty man, exceptionally passionate about what he does. The service is also very quick, regardless of the crowd. Bite: They offer traditional yeast-raised donuts in many unique flavors with a few seasonal options, along with Cragel, bagels, croissants, toasts, and a wide variety of beverages. I love that they bake in-house in small batches, which is why they often run out of their baked goods by the end of the day. I had their Berry Cheesecake Donut on my first visit and I am a huge fan of them. They are large, perfectly sweet, and fresh, exactly what you seek in a good donut. I also tried their Banana Latte, which is exceptionally good, even though I am not typically a banana + coffee fan. However, on my second visit, I decided to order their "Salted Caramel Latte" again, while my partner opted for a "Cold Brew Lemonade." Their Salted Caramel Latte is so perfect. It's creamy, caramel-y, with a hint of salt. I am a fan! The Cold Brew Lemonade was the drink that caught me off guard. In all honesty, I didn't have too many expectations, but on a scorchingly hot summer day, this drink is all you need. The cold brew hits a good caffeine level, and with the citrussy lemonade (which is generously sweet), they somehow cancel each other's bitter notes, giving you a refreshing drink you can't stop sipping. I just love this place! All in all, I have never left this cafe ever feeling salty!! read more

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A popping area of Nashville with many trendy shops and restaurants, the Salty was able to get us our caffeine kick but was nothing special. The iced lattes were too milky and the coffee flavor was very average. read more

The Salty Donut - Donuts Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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I've been to the Salty twice now. Both times it seems to be understaffed and the staff seems a bit confused about the menu and how to handle a line of customers. Both times they seemed pretty stressed. Most recently, I went to grab a quick lunch. The first time I was here I saw the pesto caesar salad and it caught my eye- however I was not there to get lunch the first time. So, this time I got it. It was $14 (without tip). I forgot to say no croutons, but the salad seemed to be 1/4 crouton constructed. They ran out of covers for the salad bowls- no problem, but there also were no forks to be found. The salad itself was extremely underwhelming. The coffee was good. I liked the unique flavors. It was served quickly as well. The reason I am giving The Salty three stars is because I got the key lime pie donut the first time I came here and it was amazing. Truly one of the best donuts I've had. read more

The Salty Donut - Pistachio Pesto Caesar Salad (GF) - Donuts Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

I learned about The Salty from Yelp and decided to pop in. I love that they promote high quality ingredients. And it shows in their products!!! I went sweet and savory. For the sweet I tried the traditional glazed, as it was a childhood fave of mine. If you can nail this, you have my heart. Well.. salty... here is my heart . The right amount of fluffy and chewy... not overly sweet but yet still plenty sweet. Brioche perfection. For the savory. The breakfast croissant. Now, I make this at home. I'm pretty well versed in this Sammie. And I can give this one an A+ with confidence. Breakfast duo winner!! read more

A cute little coffee & donut spot right off 12 south! The staff was extremely helpful in helping me decide what to get, and I ended up getting their specialty donut which is the Brown butter and Salt donut which was delicious! I also got their banana cream cold foam latte which was also amazing. Will definitely be back read more

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The Salty gives 12 South has a new place to drop in for a coffee and pastry to start your day or for an afternoon snack. The clerk who took our order was friendly and helpful. They are making their pastries fresh all day so some of them may not be available when you order. The honey, salt cragel was a new pastry for me and I enjoyed it, no need to add butter or cream cheese. You will loose the honey/salt flavor. There is definitley someone who can bake because the cinnamon roll had great flavor throughout and the frosting was not overwelming. I definitely will have it again. We waited for the berry cheesecake donut to come out and it is good. The dough was light and the cheesecake filling perfectly creamy. The graham cracker crunch makes the experience. However, the berry flavor was missing which was too bad. Unfortunately, the brown sugar donut was average at best. It was overfried to the point grease puddled in the bottom half of the donut making for a greasy experience. The coffee is made fresh to order and was not oversweetened. A great drink anytime. Thanks. The shop itself is open, airy and the patio area is a great place to sit. The Salty is a fine place to sit for a coffee and pastry. read more

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My donut was AMAZING! I liked my latte, but I think next time I'll have a drip coffee or just a vanilla latte. It was just a bit too milky for me. They also have gluten free donut options and some other food items. The girl that took our order was super sweet and the barista was nice also! The Ambiance was simple and neat. I liked it, nice and clean! Im looking forward to going back! read more

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Nice coffee shop with indoor and outdoor seating! Coffee was super yummy... doughnuts were mostly gone because we went in the evening but the chocolate was good... definitely recommend going earlier in the day so the doughnuts are fresh! Pretty cool you can see into the kitchen area and watch them make the sweets. Customer service was fantastic and restrooms were clean. read more

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This is the most hospitable, welcoming, delicious donut place to go to. Our main shout out is to Tyler who made us feel so welcome when we popped in on a Saturday afternoon (close to their closing time), that we returned on Sunday morning for breakfast. Did I mention I am not a fan of donuts?! But the blueberry deliciousness was beyond amazingg! Sweet. Soft. A mix of ingredients that just exploded in my mouth. The cragel dunked in the honey butter. The breakfast egg croissant. The coffee. Oh salty donut, won't you please come to NY!?! read more

I really enjoyed my experience at The Salty's soft opening. Sampling the menu was a great way to see what I would and wouldn't like. I loved the avocado toast the most! The decor and the aesthetic was so cute. There is indoor and outdoor seating. They offer coffee for beverages as well. The donut were huge and the glazed one was my favorite. The staff was sweet to walk you through the menu and explain what the options were. This is a great breakfast spot for the area that is not a full sit down restaurant. You can take your items with you as you stroll down 12 south. read more

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I parked int he back and metropolis wanted 14.99 for an hr. I walked in and asked if I could get 15 mins free to order coffee. She gave me a blank look turned away and answered the phone vs answering me. I really like their coffee but not THAT much. :/ read more

This is not another run-of-the-mill coffee/breakfast spot. The Salty Donut lives up to the hype!! I attended their soft opening and tried most of the menu items and loved every single one of them. My favorite donut was the Mixed Berry Cheesecake and my favorite breakfast item is a tie between the Croissant Breakfast Sandwich and the Avocado Toast. SO GOOD. 12 South has been growing like crazy lately, and this new addition is well worth the visit. Plus, they have great business hours open early AM - PM. Eden was at the cashier when my group ordered and he was SO helpful and kind, which made for a wonderful first impression. Thanks for having us, I can't wait to return! read more

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I ordered the mixed berry cheesecake donut which was both beautiful and delicious. The cheesecake center was the perfect texture and not too sweet. I have to say I much prefer their donuts over the other donut place nearby I had the banana crème cold foam iced latte from the summer menu to drink and it was excellent. Strong coffee and subtle fresh banana flavoring. I felt bad that there was only one person working when we got in. She was working on two big orders as the line started growing. So it took a minute to place my order, but she was friendly, calm and collected. Thankfully she had some help a little later. It's definitely cramped inside when there's 6 people in line. We parked for free on a street in the neighborhood and took a nice stroll over. I didn't like that people were just walking in from the street to use the restroom without ordering anything as if this place a rest stop. read more

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Cappuccino ... gluten free donut . .... Loved this place . Staff was warm and friendly ... we escaped the rain . Bathrooms were clean . Lots of different options . Was one of the best donuts I've had in years . read more

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Well, the ambiance and location is great! It's nice that it is in 12th South and the inside is really cozy and cute! The banana latte was really delicious and the iced tea was just fine. For me, I do not think the donuts really live up to others I've had in the area. I tried the brown butter donut, which was dry and almost tasted burnt. The key lime was better but lacked a lot of flavor overall. I'd come back for coffee, but skip the donuts. read more

I went to check out The Salty (Donut) in 12 south today as I'm so excited we had a location open in Nashville this summer! I used to live in Miami and would visit their location in Wynwood at least once a month, so I am super excited to have these amazing donuts nearby now! The store front is super cute and in a great area of 12 South. I loved that the staff was so sweet and that there was both indoor and outdoor seating available. I tried to vanilla iced latte and was pleasantly surprised that it wasn't overly sweet! I also got 2 donuts, the chocolate cake (to die for!) and the brown butter & salt cake (also good, but not as good as the chocolate). I love this style of donut more than those that are branded as "multi-layers" because these donuts had a perfect kind of consistency and weight to them. I also ordered the ham & cheese croissant, which was my favorite food item! The ham and cheese were so delicious in a perfectly flakey croissant crust. I can't wait to go back and get another one! read more

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Extremley expensive for what it is. I'd say close to 40% overpriced. A small breakfast sandwich and donut was north of $20. It is something I would normally pay $13 for max for what I got. The quality was decent but just doesn't justify the price in my opinion. Feels like you are paying for the instagtram aesthetic more than anything read more

The donuts here are fresh and the vibes are fun and relaxing. Its a great spot to stop by here in 12south if youre walking around. read more

The Salty Donut - Donuts display - Donuts Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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The Cragels are incredible! Definitely recommend. But I ordered 10 assorted donuts and they were all awful. They looked great & the textures were nice. The glazes and icings were really good. But the donuts themselves all tasted of burned grease. Simply inedible and a big disappointment. read more

I understand they just opened but holy moly if the service is understaffed and lacking. There were huge lines and the woman taking orders was also in charge of running kitchen orders and also boxing pastries they need more help or a better system because it is not working. I made an online order and the pickup area was not clarity marked plus the website like said card failed so I wasn't even sure if they charged it. They need to get their systems straightened out ASAP or people won't bother waiting for this. read more

The staff were friendly and the store displayed the donuts in an appetizing way. The interior had cute and modern decor. The donut's themselves were okay. It's more of a novelty versus a good ol' donut. I also tried the croissant with a side of butter and it was tasty. read more

Delicious unique "cragels", which is a blend of a croissant and a bagel. Their cake donuts are delicious. Their flavored lattes are good... not super sweet, unlike most places. The bacon gruyere melt sandwich was bad. It's mainly bread with barely anything in the middle. It wasn't even warm. Their customer service is really lacking, especially at opening time. Not everything is ready and out for display until 7:30ish. They had donuts on trays towards the back, but they were not in the case. Sauces for lattes aren't ready. It's as though they should open at 8a. I understand this location recently opened, but the workers just seemed to be unprepared, confused and moody... and there were only 3 customers. I've been there a few times so this is not judgment after one experience. read more

Went for the grand opening and was so impressed by everything we ordered! The donuts and avocado toast were delicious and so was the iced latte. read more

The Salty Donut - Donuts - Donuts Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

I do really enjoy this place and I had a really good doughnut from there and a really bad donuts so it's kind of a 50-50 shot, but that being said, the coffee is always really good. I got a cinnamon roll one time and considering the bakery, I expect to be better, but it was very, very dry read more

Local to 12S - we have lots to pick from these days in 12S but we frequently return to The Salty. The coffee and matcha is quite good, as are the donuts. They treated us like kings and queens when they launched. Very well run establishment. read more