Big Apple Bakery & Restaurant

Big Apple Bakery & Restaurant

Reviews Summary

The consensus is overwhelmingly positive, with most reviewers praising the donuts as fresh, delicious, and among the best in town, often comparing them favorably to chains like Krispy Kreme and Shipley. The breakfast croissants and sandwiches also receive high marks for taste and value. Service is generally friendly and efficient, though occasionally inconsistent. Many highlight the apple fritters and custard-filled donuts as standouts. A few note limited selection later in the day or drive-thru convenience issues, but overall, the bakery is celebrated for its quality, freshness, and small-business charm. Ratings are mostly 5-stars, with a few 4-stars for minor drawbacks.

About This Listing

Who Can Visit?

Most donut shops welcome all ages—perfect for families and kids
Some locations offer sit-down areas, while others are grab-and-go
No prior ordering knowledge needed—staff can help you choose flavors
Casual dress is welcome—some shops may have outdoor seating
Allergy-friendly options may be available (ask in advance)
Group orders and celebrations welcome—pre-orders may be required

*Note: Seating, menu, and accessibility may vary by shop. Contact your local spot for details.*

First-Time Visitors

First-time guests can simply walk in and browse the display or menu. Staff are happy to offer recommendations and explain specialty flavors. Some shops even offer sample bites or combo deals for newcomers.

Common Considerations:

Allergens Some donuts may contain nuts, dairy, or gluten—always ask if unsure
Availability Popular flavors can sell out early, especially on weekends

*Note: Menus and specials may vary. Ask staff or check online for daily options.*

What to Bring

Cash or card—most donut shops accept both, but some are cashless
Phone or camera—perfect for snapping and sharing your sweet finds
Appetite! Fresh donuts are best enjoyed warm and on the spot

*Note: Payment methods and policies vary by location. Check signage or ask staff.*

Preparing for Your Visit

Check store hours and peak times—early visits offer the best selection
Call ahead for large orders or special boxes
Bring friends or coworkers—sharing a dozen is half the fun
Dress casually—many shops are walk-up counters or offer outdoor seating
Leave pets at home unless it’s a pet-friendly location
Check for limited-time flavors, holidays specials, or preorder events
Set a treat budget if you’re shopping with kids
Bring a reusable bag or box if buying in bulk

*Note: Each shop may offer different experiences—check social media for updates.*

How to Get Started

Most shops accept walk-ins! For custom orders, pre-ordering is best. Ask about gift boxes or subscription options.

Other Helpful Info

Visits usually take 10–30 minutes, unless you're sitting down to enjoy
Weekends can be busier—plan ahead for quicker service
Seasonal or limited-edition donuts often rotate monthly
Some locations offer donut decorating kits or workshops
Gift cards, boxes, and party platters are often available

*Note: Features, pricing, and offerings vary by donut shop. Always check ahead.*

Contact Information

Address

1222 Reynolds Ave

Greenwood, South Carolina 29649

Hours

Monday 7AM-4PM
Tuesday 7AM-4PM
Wednesday 7AM-4PM
Thursday 7AM-4PM
Friday 7AM-4PM
Saturday 7AM-3PM
Sunday Closed

Customer Reviews

This place is not much to look at but boy is is good. Its apparently Greenwood's best kept secret because, as a 3year transplant who never goes on the East side of town, I didnt even know it existed! The only reason I found it is because my (previously) normal breakfast place decided it would no longer be open on Mondays. Well, sorry old place! I have a new breakfast stop. Their croissants are soooo good! Soft, buttery, flakey. The Turkey Egg and Cheese is my favorite. Plus it is clearly made to order and

Donuts were good, but ordering was a headache. First off the lobby wasn't open and only the drive through-which isn't normally a big deal. But while ordering things off the menu they kept saying some stuff wasn't available, so I asked what was and they said "look at the menu". Not the most helpful. And then they gave the incorrect assortment from what I requested.

This was my first time trying Big Apple amd the donuts were amazing! Super fluffy and delicious! I will definitely be back!

My husband and I were first time customers today. Got an apple fritter to share (it?s that big), one maple donut and a strawberry donut. All three were amazing in flavor. Not greasy at all. A nice little hidden gem in Greenwood. We?ll be back!

My husband and I have eaten here twice in a week. We absolutely loved it. So glad we found this little mom and pops jewel right here in greenwood. The donuts and croissant breakfast sandwiches were amazing. So soft and fresh.

Big Apple Bakery and Restaurant is a Unique Place to get Breakfast and or Brunch . You also have the Options of Many Tasty Sweet Treats for your enjoyment. Everything I have tried so far has been very Delicious . The Service was Great and Everything was Excellent . Thanks for All the Hard Work ! And Thanks Again !

The croissants were out of this world! Maybe not the best choice going to a doctors visit, considering I probably ingested an entire stick of butter with that soft, delicious croissant.. cream cheese filled doughnut was wonderful hours later, and the kids loved the glazed.

These donuts were incredible. I'm partial to the cream cheese. They were all good however and are always. Very ??

Best donuts in SC! THIS PLACE DID NOT DISAPPOINT! Drive thru and open area. They glaze the donuts and then put icing! It was even fresh the next day!

OMG! The best Apple Fritters I ever put in my mouth! Excellent food. Please open the dining room again.

Beat donuts, cinnamon rolls and apple fritters in the area. I?m from Richmond on a visit. Thank you! I?ll be back.

Almost like crispy cream before they went transfat free. No nasty aftertaste. I buy a box every time I come to town.

Delicious custom made to order donuts! It's so hard to find a place that does raspberry filling with chocolate frosting but since they fill their donuts to order here they were able to do it.

Horrible experience in restaurant dining or even looking at product was closed due to staff calling off went thru drive thru and couldn't underdtandpersoni just left

Best donuts in Greenwood. And the donut holes omg will have you in a coma

They are so really nice people, You have to try there Philly Cheese Steak it's unbelievable good, Please don't forget about the donuts made from scratch just go and check them out, I really hate that they closes at 3:00 other than that everything is good.

Employees were very nice and friendly.. I liked that they can fill the donuts with any type of fill you choose yourself.. I hear the Philly Steak and Cheese is awesome.. going back during lunch time to try it...

Lived in Greenwood for 9 months without Krispy Kream. Had to try Big Apple Bakery because the pther only donut Bakery in town i dont like there cakes they tast bland. The donuts here were amazing! Did not disappoint! Service was quick and sales lady was kind. My new favorite donut shop!

Loved the donut holes! Great place to grab a dozen custom filled donuts.

You can't beat the price!! The doughnuts are delicious and don't leave you feeling weighed down. The workers are amazing, they also wait to fill the doughnuts until you order!

I normally go to Shipley's Donuts, but today a friend took me to Big Apple bakery. I will tell you this, I have found a new donut shop. Even at 1pm in the afternoon the donuts were still as fresh as always are at 6am. Perfect amount of indulgence meets carbs. Definitely only go for your cheat day, because the donuts are sinfully out of this world. But a greenwood must foe sure.

I thought it would be expensive but it really was not and the donuts and the apple fritters were amazing

Best doughnuts in greenwood. The holes will melt in your mouth. I don't know if anyone remembers B&E doughnuts from years past. They were in the parking lot of Sky City. These remind me of them. Delicious but you need to get there early before they sell out.

We stopped by late yesterday afternoon to check out the bakery. Being so late, they were almost out of everything. But they had 2 apple fritters. They may have been the best apple fritters I have ever eaten. I can't wait to go back earlier in the day and check out the selection.

They have the best donuts in town. I would have given five stars, but do not like not being able to go inside and browse a display case of their products. When there is a line behind you at the drive-thru, you can't take the time to scan the menu for items that you would like to try. Also, their breakfast sandwiches are amazing.

This little bakery has the best croissant breakfast sandwiches! We have also gotten their donuts & they are the best around. Better than any chain donut shop I've been to. & the best thing about this place is their prices! 2 giant breakfast croissants for under $10!! Can't beat it!

Don't get me started on the Apple fritters...." My Kryptonite" YUMMO

I usually do not do reviews but I had to. I saw all the great reviews for this place and was super excited to try it. I ordered a sausage, egg, and cheese croissant and it was absolutely horrible! The croissant was super soggy and the sausage smelled weird and definitely was not cooked all the way. I couldn?t eat it? the donut holes tasted as if they were fried in the same oil as everything else they offer at their restaurant. Extremely disappointed.

I always get the regular plain glazed doughnuts. The bread to icing ratio is perfect. It?s not overly sweet. In my opinion I like them better than Krispy Kreme

Best donuts I have ever tasted! Just discovered their donuts this month, and am already a repeat customer! Love the lemon filled glazed and regular glazed! So fresh and soft! Love that they have a drive-thru, especially during the pandemic!

The donuts are so light and delicious. Dunkin Donuts and Krispy Cr?me doesn?t even come close to them. They are the absolute best donuts I ever had.

Love this place!! Great prices. Donut holes are deliciousness. apple fritters are huge, like they are twice size of my hand. I usually get a dozen donuts hole and two apple fritters for 6 bucks. Love this place. Very quick service

These are the best donuts in the world. Every flavored donut is amazing. They stay fresh for a few days but they won't last. Must stop here and don't just get one, get the full dozen.

I absolutely love Big Apple Bakery! Their doughnuts, croissants, and biscuits are always fresh, cheap, and served fast. When I buy my coworkers doughnuts I get myself a breakfast sandwich to eat on the way in. They could compete with the franchise's like Shipleys on production but have them beat with their recipes and the kind of service you only get at family run small businesses.

I love the set up the staff was friendly and efficient. The menu has various options, from donuts to burgers, and seafood. The location is convenient and parking is great. We also received free donuts for waiting on the server to return our ticket. They also have a drive thru!

Freshest donuts around, best in Greenwood

I had their new country breakfast, 2 eggs-3 slices of thick bacon-hashbrowns and toast for $3.99. Drink is extra so a great tasting breakfast. I would have liked to had butter not spread and Heinz ketchup. Still I was happy with my breakfast.

Best donuts in town! Customer service is very good. The breakfast is awesome.

The philly cheesesteak sandwich is seriously delish. The bread they serve it in is crusty on the outside and soft in the inside .... so very good. Their donuts are really good, as well. I love that you have a bevy of fillings from which to choose if you want any filled donuts.

The best doughnuts I ever had breakfast is great this is my favorite place to go just Delecious????

Got a late breakfast for me and lunch for my husband. I got an egg/cheese/avocado/meat (chicken was my choice) croissant and my husband got a cheese steak, and we both got fries. The fries were so hot that we got a small blister on our lip. My croissant was hard, dry and has the taste, texture and consistency of cardboard with butter on it. The avocado was over-ripe, was "goopy" and had a chemically taste. The egg was fried with oil still oozing from it. And the chicken was supposed to be breaded, but it wa

I wish there was a negative star bc that's what they deserve?? The man and woman both were very rude!! They told me to go to Shipley's, which I will be doing from now on. They don't open the doors until 12pm. You can't see what they have bc they are always a limited amount. They are to rude and every time you ask a question they act like you are bothering them. They said they are too busy!! Can you imagine you are to busy to tell me what you actually have bc the list of what you don't have is much bigger. T

Fantastic Donuts!! Service is meh, hit or miss. I've only ever used the drive thru.

Best doughnuts in Greenwood

Absolutely love the steak and cheese sub. I had the 6 inch combo and I'm so full. The bread it's on is wonderful. Can't wait until next time.

Greasy spoon at best. Food right off sysco truck. Nothing fresh or gourmet! Fries and sweet potato fries were greasy and soggy. Napkin dispensers covered in light layer of grease and crumbs. Bathrooms "outside by drive through window". 2 stars because waitress super nice.

The breakfast croissants are the best ever donuts are delicious my grands love it when I go by there even my pickest gets a bacon croissant loves it says it?s the best ever loves the sprinkles donuts

Placed my order yesterday afternoon to pick up this morning,was told that it would be ready at 7:30 this morning. Arrive to pick up 7:45 am they were still not ready. So much for trying to plan a corporate event with this guy.

Delicious food and phenomenal donut selections. Very happy with this place. I even like the color scheme they chose to paint the store.

Big Apple Bakery has the best Blueberry Cake donuts. I compared it to Krispy Kremes Blueberry cake donut. Big Apple is so much better!!

Big Apple Bakery & Restaurant has wonderful doughnuts. I love the glazed doughnuts and the apple fritters! I never thought I would like someone else's doughnuts as much as Krispy Kreme.

The Apple fritters are so delicious ?? I'm also happy with the price of the menu items and they have more to offer than just doughnuts I love the customer service as well

Easy to find, ample parking, that's the good news, the bad news I'd when I was there the choices of donuts were few, coffee ? very thin, you are in the wrong place if you like medium coffee, let alone strong coffee, junk all over the inside on tables and chairs, do yourself a favor, go to Krispy Kreme

Had the loaded cheesesteak meal and it didn't disappoint hot sammich, veggies with a lil snap and melty cheese on point for quality and price check them out... and from what I can tell donuts must be just as good had 4 people come in for them while i was dining in, but they were out due the fact they close early 3 o'clock...

These donuts are actually fresh, and to my opinion, there donuts are way better than Shipley, I'll be choosing here. Love the donuts and donut holes

I haven't tried their sandwiches yet so I can't write them. Their donuts were pretty good and they put the filling in when you're there.

Every visit has been great. Donuts and breakfast sandwiches are awesome. Service is always friendly.

Only had their donuts so far... FREEEEESH.! best donuts around. Soft fresh and sweet! Perfect

Good food and great service! Can?t wait to go back for dinner. Breakfast croissants and pastries tasted fresh and delicious.

This place is amazing! The he food is out of this world and the staff is the best I have ever seen. Always friendly and helpful.

Sweetest owners!!! I love their doughnuts.... my favorite is the yellow custard filled!!!

Cheap delicious eats! Friendly staff and supportive energy around there.

The donuts are amazing!!!! Omg, now I want some just thinking about it!!!! Yummy ??

Definitely a donut hole in one their iced rainbow sprinkles are way better than Shipley's

I had a sausage & onion omelette this morning ... the best I've had in Greenwood area!! Very friendly staff. I will be back for the omelette?

Best doughnut holes we ever had

Food is great. Donuts are on par with Krispy Kreme if not better. Definitely recommend

Awesome cheese steak , very friendly place always ,,try there doughnuts all kinds you can think of, highly recommend this place

Best donuts in town! Freshly made everyday, owners are so nice

Best donuts around. Honestly they taste better than Krispy Kreme. They?re cheaper too.

I ran across this bakery by accident but am so happy I did. The apple fritters are delicious!

Was new in town and wanted some sweets the folks there are really friendly and sweets are good. I definitely recommend anyone in area try them out.

Very good!! Definitely has freshly baked goods! Would recommend if in the mood for a doughnut

Donuts and breakfast was awesome freshly made and the breakfast tastes like homemade food def recommend this place

It's a clean welcoming little restaurant with a nice atmosphere. They have a variety of donuts, breakfast sandwiches, gourmet Burgers, chicken, seafood baskets, subs & etc.

Best donuts ever! Just gotta get there early before they run out..

I went through the drive through and the man who spoke to me was very rude. So I just drive away. 1/10. Will not be going again.

Epic donuts! Low prices compared to competitors. Super fresh!

Those doughnuts were delicious my job love them would definitely go back

Best Philly cheese steak I've ever had! Love the donuts!!

Love their warm fresh donuts!! And affordable prices!

Very good donuts and breakfast items. Prices are reasonable.

Best donuts I've ever ate....

Great food and woundful people The Best Damn Donuts ever!!!!

They made sure their customers were safe by supplying gloves for the utensils and hand sanitizer

Love the pastries and the people are from Cambodia. She is very sweet and nice!!

The donut holes and the twist are great but the bacon maple donut is to die for!

One of the best donut shops in greenwood

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find donut shops near me?

Simply enter your zipcode, city, or browse the list of states and cities. We'll instantly show you the best-rated donut spots around—classic bakeries, trendy cafes, and hidden gems alike.

Are all the donut shops listed verified?

Yes! Every listing is reviewed for accuracy. We prioritize shops with real customer ratings, up-to-date menus, and consistent service.

Can I search by flavor or dietary preference?

Absolutely. Filter by popular flavors (like maple, custard, or vegan chocolate), or search for shops offering gluten-free, keto-friendly, or dairy-free options.

Do these shops offer delivery or pre-orders?

Many do! Listings include details on delivery partners, online ordering, and whether you can reserve boxes for pickup—perfect for gifts or events.

I want to send donuts as a gift. Can I do that here?

Sorry, but we don't support this yet! But we are considering adding this option!

What are “limited-time” or seasonal flavors?

These are exclusive donuts offered for holidays or specific times of year—like pumpkin spice in the fall or strawberry shortcake in summer. Check back often—they go fast!

Is this just for big cities?

Not at all. We’re expanding constantly, including small towns, roadside bakeries, and regional favorites. Sweetness knows no bounds.

What if my favorite donut shop isn’t listed?

Let us know! You can suggest a shop directly from our site. We’ll check it out and add it if it meets our standards for quality and service.