We went to visit our son for his birthday who just moved to the area. Every year I get him a "birthday morning donut". Gotta keep the tradition! I did a search for the closest donut shop between our hotel and his apartment. This place came up... A total "keeper" of a donut store. My son loved his chocolate bar! (I had a bite of it and it WAS delish). My husband got an apple fritter and very much enjoyed it. He said it was different/not too sweet; in a good way. (I also tried some of that too and it was very tasty). I love me some donuts and sometimes a lot of donut places just aren't great and don't hit the spot. This place isn't one of them. I'll definitely return when we're in the area again. read more

Village Donut - Delicious chocolate bar - Donuts Near Me - Lodi, California

Always fresh, great prices, friendly staff. My favorite donut in town! Never too greasy. Dough is always perfect!

This place is so consistent. Just love that you can count on quality donuts, never greasy, and they even package it well for DoorDash. My son just adores the specialty donuts! read more

Village Donut - Whipped cream bar, chocolate cake sprinkle, rainbow donut, raised with sprinkle. - Donuts Near Me - Lodi, California

I cannot recommend this shop as I bit down into my raspberry filled donut last week and got a mouthful of uncooked dough. I don't always have time to read all the reviews on Yelp before I stop somewhere but I have a lot of good experience and reviews with donut shops in this city. Unfortunately, I was underwhelmed from the start. It's a small shop with a minimal selection. I only purchased 4 donuts and opted to try a savory croissant because even though I headed in with a sweet tooth there just wasn't much to be had. When I went to pay, I saw a sign that that they charge to use a card here. I was happy that they posted it as I have no issue with small businesses passing fees along as long as I am notified beforehand. What I was not happy about was the fee. They charge .50 regardless of purchase. Credit card companies charge vendors around 1.5 -3% to use their service and I understand if they need to have the customer cover, but arbitrarily choosing an amount to charge where they are most likely profiting off that fee for the majority of their sales is shady. You would have to spend close to $20 per transaction and with their limited and plain selection, I seriously doubt that is their average transaction. I don't like dishonest policies. The one star in this review is definitely for the croissant. It was small but tasty and although very overpriced for $6 it made for a good appetizer on my drive. When I got home i tried a bit of a blueberry donut but it had a very strange aftertaste and I did not want to finish it. I had wanted an old fashioned maple but I guess they didn't have that so I was given a plain old fashioned and I did not want that either, so I bit into the jelly donut. The first bite was fine on the exterior but when I took my second bite, ready to start tasting some of that jelly, my mouth was filled with raw dough. I tried to spit it out but I did swallow some and it was so sticky I had to wipe my tongue with a napkin. It was not a good experience. I threw the food away and I would not return. If you have time to read the reviews, which include moldy undercooked food, please do it before coming here. If you don't have time, just keep scrolling yelp. There are so many other good donut locations in town, do yourself a favor and go to one of them. read more

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Fresh donuts, but often runout by mid morning. I prefer this than day old product for sale.

This is our go to donut shop in Lodi! Great tasting donuts (try the maple bars) at a good price.

They say they are open. You drive there they are closed. As a business owner. Not being open means I'll take my business elsewhere. I've been to go there several times read more

I wish you guys answered your phone or post allergy information about your products. I have peanut and tree nut allergy and it's hard to find places to get a good donut. THE NUMBER ON HERE IS NOT THEIR REAL NUMBER!!!!! read more

Went for a snack and got a couple of those long chocolate donuts for $1.25 each and a chocolate mocha Starbucks drink for $3. It honestly filled me up and they were pretty nice. The store seems bare otherwise with little seating but they provide great service! :) read more

There was mold on my donuts and my pregnant wife ate one I wish I can rate this place zero starts read more

Village Donut - the inside of a doughnut - Donuts Near Me - Lodi, California

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Apple fritter tastes like chemicals! Loved this place until new ownership. Quality overall has diminished.

New ownership has ruined this place unfortunately. Donuts were fine, as they always were. They now accept credit card which is nice but...BUT: I picked 3 donuts: a chocolate bar, a maple old fashioned and a chocolate cake with sprinkles. 3 donuts... 15 DOLLARS. 5 DOLLARS A DONUT. Absolute price gouging at its finest here folks. Stay away. read more

New ownership and so disappointed! We've been enjoying Village Donuts for years but not any more. Their cinnamon rolls are tasteless and too doughy and the glaze has a odd yellow tint that is very unappetizing. read more

Donuts taste like banana flavor I hate bananas!!! This donut shop is literally across the street from me and I use to go every weekend, now I have to go across town for a donut read more

Used to visit this donut shop often. It's under new ownership. The donuts are oily and not fully cooked. The donuts also had an odd taste.

Either these donuts are a few days old or the oil is very old. Unfortunately, this is a regular thing because we have tried this place 4 times and the donuts always are stale and taste like old oil. Sucks because the location is convenient for a lot of us. read more

Solid donuts. The worst experience I've ever had here was a 7/10 donut instead of an 8/10 donut. I only subtracted a star because it's expensive. I come here for donuts for my church often, and I hear no complaints other than we didn't get enough. read more

Really good, probably the best apple fritter I've ever had.

Love this place with the old owners. When I first tried it with the new owners, the donuts had a weird banana flavor. I tried again and so much better. Not the same as before but still good. Have several new kinds. The new owners are really trying hard. read more

New owners so gross old oil taste super runny icing . Chocolate bar flat and undercooked

This has been my favorite donut shop for over 20 years. The husband and wife always greet me the same way each time and I've even placed orders at 4 AM for pick up that day and he has always come through for us. Most recently the couple sold, and retired, their niece and nephew bought the place and the donuts are somewhat different now, but I'm assuming the new guy is working out the bugs. I truly hope this is the case, I was in a couple days ago to get an old fashion chocolate, and the donut didn't even resemble an old-fashioned chocolate so I'm hoping maybe he just had an off day. one good thing that they do now is they make chocolate raised with sprinkles, this used to be what I would special order at 4 AM usually on a weekly basis from the old owners so now they are just available to anyone which is very nice. I'm praying now-that the new owners live up to what the old owners made me accustomed to for over 20 years. Village Donuts, Lodi, Ca. the best donuts for 20+ years & hopefully the new owners figure it out. read more

Intended to celebrate National Donut Day here... ... except that an act of Vandalism resulted in the destruction of the front door to Village Donut, which was replaced by Plywood Sheets. A sign stated that the business would not re-open until the Door was replaced / fixed. (Hate Crime in Lodi?) What is National Donut Day? ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Doughnut_Day ) read more

Very rude customer service based on the fact that I am homeless. This lady first of all bags my donuts assuming that I'm not a dine in customer and then proceeded to counterfeit pen check my $1 bills. How fucking dumb can one be????????? IF I COULD COUNTERFEIT MO EL I WOULDN'T BE HOMELESS YOU MORON. Not to mention at a $1 for one maple bar that is small in comparison to Express Donuts the price is too high. 85cents at express donut for a better, more filling and cheaper donut, with an appreciation for their customers. SORRY FOR CHEAT ING EXPRESS DONT NEVER AGAIN. read more

Village Donut - the front of a store - Donuts Near Me - Lodi, California

Mom and Pops family run. Very good fresh donuts exceptional prices excellent service. Simple and to the point I love how a bunch of people make it in their regular morning stop for coffee. Practically free $3 for 4 donuts. Try buying donuts in Sacramento or the bay they are $3 for each donut other places read more

Is it me or is this place expensive for a donut? 85 cents for a basic donut? I won't be going back.

Village Donuts is the definition of donut mediocrity. Not a very good value here either. Your best bet in coming here is to get a plate of day-old donuts that they have sitting around. Super cheap and the fact that they're old doesn't really diminish the flavor. Overall, just aight. read more

Stopped by on my way up north. Donuts and coffee hit the spot in the early morning, fresh and hot. Customer service was excellent.

CASH ONLY! CASH ONLY. I made the mistake of ordering 34 donuts only to find out I couldn't use my debit card?! I had to run across the street to the nearest gas station. Even though it's a mom and pop business you have to get up to the times by using modern technology! It can't save them that much money to not have access to use plastic. Put a sign on the door or say "CASH ONLY" before a person orders more than a 2 dozen donuts- geez. Donuts are ok. read more

As another reviewer stated, there is nothing remarkable about this doughnut shop, save for the day old doughnuts, which are a good buy at $2.25 per paper plate, cellophane wrapped. The coffee is not bad, but certainly not in competition with Starbucks one block away or the private coffee shop across the way. Perhaps if the owners could serve better coffee, business would increase, but I just do not know. read more

Always fresh donuts. I like that the open early so I can get there on the way to work. I asked them once what time they started making donuts in the morning and they told me 2:30 am!! I am surely glad it is them and not me getting up that early! Great place and a Lodi treasure. On a side note... coffee is just average but across the street is House of Coffee which is the best coffee shop in town. So same corner two stops shopping! read more

Delicious donut and coffee. Doesn't get better than this to start my day

Its ok, their not very friendly and the doughnuts were ok not the freshest I have ever had but ok if you have a craving for that and its close. Yesterdays tasted the same as the two that we bought fresh. read more