Bigwig Donuts

Bigwig Donuts

Reviews Summary

BigWig Donuts receives overwhelmingly positive reviews for its delicious, soft, and flavorful gluten-free, vegan donut holes. Customers rave about the creative flavors, including seasonal and classic options, with favorites like Earl Grey, Lavender Matcha, and chocolate peppermint. The cozy shop is praised for its friendly, welcoming staff and excellent coffee/tea offerings. Many highlight the donuts' quality, noting they rival traditional options despite being allergen-friendly. While a few mention higher prices, most agree the treats are worth it. The dedicated gluten-free space ensures safety for those with dietary restrictions, making it a beloved destination for both locals and visitors.

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

111 Liberty St NE

Salem, Oregon 97301

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 9AM-1PM
Thursday 9AM-1PM
Friday 9AM-1PM
Saturday 9AM-1PM
Sunday 9AM-1PM

Customer Reviews

These donuts are life changing! I?ve never before experienced a gluten free dessert so moist, nor a vegan dessert so delicious. I dream of these little nuggets of awesome. My favorite regular flavor is the matcha chocolate and my favorite seasonal flavor is the lavender earl grey. However, every single flavor is a winner.

Adorable little shop in downtown Salem, with great staff! My partner and I frequent this place and are always welcomed with smiling faces. The donuts are delicious, particularly for being gluten friendly, and their partially rotating menu gives you something new to try (or to look forward to with seasonal favs!). Love, love, LOVE Bigwig!

As a vegan I don't get to enjoy donuts very often so I love making a trip to Bigwig Donuts. Many of the donut holes are still hot because they are made so fresh (lemon poppyseed and matcha chocolate are my faves). All of the drinks are amazing but I particularly love the iced lavender matcha latte with cold foam. They use Oatly for the milk and have a great chai as well. Not much seating inside but food is easy to grab and go. Staff is always very friendly and make me want to keep coming back.

I went Gluten/Dairy free last year for health reasons and was missing donuts. when I found Bigwig Donuts in Salem it was amazing. my favorites are the cinamon sugar and maple donut holes but they change out flavors every few weeks and you really can?t go wrong with any of them. the staff are extremely friendly and always seem to have a smile on their faces when I stop in.

Such a good vibe and delicious vegan doughnuts. I had their lavender match drink iced. It was delicious and if you like earthy flavor this is your drink. The chia tea was delicious as well. Amazing staff, kind every time we go it's been a positive experience.

Tiny little shop with genius flavors! I love the freeze dried raspberry powder they use! And a nice maple glaze. All of their donuts are just donut holes, which I love more than donuts which are sometimes too big. These little guys let you try several different flavors without getting stuffed.

This is our favorite place to go as a family for a sweet treat. Being plant based and gluten free, there aren?t many options for donuts. Whether you?re gluten free, vegan, or none of the above, these are the best donuts in town! I highly recommend!

Love love love the doughnut holes. It's such a blessing to have a spot to take my kids to enjoy a tasty treat without the worry of gluten. My kids said they're a 10/10 ! We will be back again!

Always worth a stop while we're in Salem, or sometimes even just passing through. Keep up the great work!

As someone with celiac, I don?t always find dedicated gluten free places to eat. Not only are their donut holes GF, but they?re delicious as well! I got 2 dozen to share and ended up hogging them all for myself. I highly recommend them to all fellow celiacs, and anyone else who wants a delicious treat! Thanks BigWig!

These donuts are incredible! Warm, cakey, and freshly tossed by the extremely sweet staff. The shop is also super cute. Worth the drive from Portland every time. Love this place.

I'm been a loyal Big Wig fan since 2015 and am still just as obsessed! Best donuts around that just happen to be gluten free and plant-based - a great stop for those with celiac as well since everything is gluten free! We love all the flavors but especially matcha chocolate (and the lavender earl grey seasonal). Their drinks are also awesome - the golden milk is my absolute favorite.

Update: every time I visit salem, I stop here and I always enjoy their donuts. I highly recommend the matcha chocolate. gluten-free donut holes that taste amazing! if you're in Salem, I highly recommend you give them a try. they do not taste GF at all. they are so soft and delicious and offer great flavors. and they're a great price, too!

These donut holes are incredible. They aren?t the cheapest donuts on the market by any stretch of the imagination but they are worth every penny. My son, who eats vegan, demands to show off Big Wig whenever we have any visitors from out of town and they are always shocked at how tasty and beautiful these little donut holes are.

We have been coming to BW for about a year now and we absolutely ADORE the staff, the donuts, coffee, good vibes, etc? it is truly a safe haven for us. The donuts are so good, nothing compares to them. The staff is family to us??

Just love this cozy place in downtown Salem. The donut holes are out of this world, AND gluten free and vegan to boot? A simply perfect, bite-sized treat.

Love coming here when I can. The donut holes are always amazing, can?t go wrong with any of the flavors. The drinks, whether coffee, the fOat, or any others are also always delicious. The 2 I highly recommend, if available, are the Maple Brown Sugar Latte and the Lavender Matcha Latte. The best part about it all, is that it?s gluten and dairy free.

I have yet to taste a better gluten free donut. When I bring family and friends here, they have no idea they are GF until I tell them. They definitely are best enjoyed fresh and warm, paired with a coffee of tea of your choice!

My favorite workday treat! Always delicious donut holes with amazing flavors. The drinks are top notch too. And love the friendly service!

Awesome donut holes. Finally a sweet/dessert that is from a dedicated gluten free place! Recommend to anyone GF or not. The employees are friendly. It is a pleasure to stop in. I live on the coast, but make a point of stopping when I?m in Salem.

Bigwig has a great chai latte, amazing gluten-free vegan donut-holes, and friendly staff! They sell their masala chai powder, too, which I like to pick up so I can still have their chai even when they're closed.

Most amazing, delicious and moist vegan donuts ever. Hard to believe they are gluten free too. I love that there is always a seasonal flavor along with the classics ??

Delicious gluten free and plant based donut holes!! They are all sooo soft and flavorful! Every flavor I?ve tried is amazing, but my favorite is the Earl Grey! Also, their Lavender Matcha is also delicious!!

Vegan doughnuts you say! I tried them for the first time and I was pleasantly surprised. Not a lot of options for different types of doughnuts but what they do make are very good. I would recommend trying them out.

Holy cow these fresh vegan donut holes were delicious! I loved so many flavor options and they all were yummy. And a sampler for $6? Perfect! I can't wait to be back. Also tried the hot chocolate and it was fantastic. This is a regular stop for me anytime I'm in town.

Very good donut holes and service. Great for celiacs, those with a gluten allergy of dairy sensitivities.

Fantastic vegan donut holes. Pro tip: If you show up when they open at 9, the donut holes are still warm.

Bigwig never disappoints. Love going in to order and not having to ask 99 questions about ingredients and cross-contamination. The salted caramel coffee and the donuts are the BEST!

WE LOVE BIGWIG Donuts. They are DELICIOUS and the online order feature is brilliant. Thank you!

Hands down, the best place to get donuts holes. They're fresh every day, with flavors that rotate every month, and always delight. Some of my favorites include lavender earl Grey, smores, and apple cider. I've shared the donuts with countless people, and all of them ask me for more. The results are universal: THEYRE GOOD! Give them a try. It's a charming spot with great service and a specialty donut experience that you really aren't going to get anywhere else!!

What a fun donut shop! Little delicacies that delight the tongue and don't upset the tummy (unless you binge that whole dozen - hey, I'm not judging!) Will be back for more. Try the Golden Milk latte!

Finally broke down and popped in to try these donut holes? was soo not sorry I did so. I love that they have a 3 for $4 donut special? I?m not a huge eater so that was so handy. I got an iced London Fog and 3 donuts? lemon poppyseed, maple, and cinnamon. Lemon and maple were definitely my favorite. The donuts are very dense and moist, I really liked them. Will come again.

We used BigWig donuts for our dessert bar at our wedding and they were a huge HIT! We are gluten & dairy free so these were a perfect fit! There was not a single one left! We ordered 20 dozen total! 4 dozen of each their 5 flavors! I would highly recommend using them for any of your dessert bar needs!

Delicious! I was looking for a little treat for a co-worker so I grabbed 2 dozen donut holes...... Wow, talk about flavor! Had to go back the next day to buy some for myself. The friendliest staff help me. Thank you for being wonderful.

Sooo impressed by BigWig donuts!! The flavors are incredible and they're so soft! When I went gluten-free I never thought I would have good donuts again but thankfully I found BiGWigs!

This is a must if you?re in the area. You don?t even have to be gluten free to love these donut holes. We get them every time we?re in town. They?re also an easy addition to any family gathering as a gluten free desert.

It takes over an hour for me to drive here and back, and they are definitely worth the trip. Take that as you will! The chocolate and the lemon poppyseed donuts are my favorites. Do yourself a favor, buy the 2 dozen especially if you drive a ways to get there. The only problem I had was the coffee. It was 50 percent empty, 25 percent ice, and 25 percent actual coffee drink. When I got home, the foam was almost gone and I was left with a really sad, disappointing looking drink that looked like it was almost

Best donuts around! Can't believe they are gluten free and dairy free too! Normally, I would scoff at vegan baked goods (let's be honest, they're usually not great) but these are out of this world! I actually prefer these over traditional donuts! So many great flavors, welcoming atmosphere, and friendly people behind the counter. Can't recommend Bigwig Donuts enough!

Bigwig Donuts is the trendsetter and example for delicious, quality, gluten free, wheat free, dairy free donut holes and hot beverages! I?ve been coming here for years and the quality has remained through that time. Their staff is kind and attentive and I always leave happy (assuming they haven?t sold out of the my favorite matcha chocolate donut holes)! Keep up the great work Bigwigs!

BigWig Donuts is so delicious and good! They did an excellent job making a TON of donuts for our wedding and they were everyone?s favorite dessert. Highly recommend!

Omg I am so excited about Bigwig Donuts. I love the flavors. The staff are super great and so friendly. As someone with Celiac disease its exciting to be able to get a wonderful treat. Thank you for coming to Salem!!

delicious!!! they are so good fresh wowie. i personally am not vegan or gluten free but these are arguably better than any non vegan or gluten donuts. everyone there is so friendly! definitely check it out.

From a person who was suspicious of a good gluten free donut holes, I was pleasantly surprised! They're really good and I really recommend the maple donut dots. Also they're a really great group of people who are really attentive to what they make.

Amazing gluten free donuts and the lovely girl at the counter recommended a golden milk latte. It was soooo good. I highly recommend them for great service and delicious products!

Best donuts in town! They don?t taste gluten free at all (in the best way possible) and the flavor combinations are always delicious. The employees are also so kind and friendly!

Cannot speak highly enough about Bigwig donuts. So delicious, it?s my guest stop every time I come through Salem.

I couldn?t wait to write this review! We?re sitting in the car enjoying our amazing donuts! I made a special drive from near forest grove just because I?ve heard how amazing it was! Everyone was so kind and welcoming and helped get the door for me as I pushed my sons big stroller out. Such a wonderful experience and the donuts are out of this world good! I?d 100% do the 1 1/2 drive just to come back! Heck I?d do the drive from Reno where I?m from they?re that good! Delicious!!!

The small business is amazing! The owner is super friendly and if you often enough he will remember you. The donut holes taste great and are a rare place in Salem that is completely gluten free and vegan. They also sell great drinks to go along with the donut holes.

We are regulars, and the quality and service continues to be stellar for gluten and dairy free donuts. Always look forward to the raspberry glazed chocolate donuts in February!

Absolutely love Bigwig donut holes. I have to stop myself from going everyday. So good!

Bigwig has the best flavors! I love the standards, but enjoy the seasonal offerings as well. I follow a vegan diet and it is not always easy to find something for a group to enjoy together. But Bigwig Donuts are a treat everyone loves! And the service is always great, order online and pick up or enjoy the charming downtown location while you wait.

These are the best donuts I?ve ever had! The people in the shop were very kind giving us a free donut hole because we wanted to try them all and there were 7 flavors that day and every one was delicious! My kids loved them too! And of course we appreciate that they are vegan. Highly recommend and and easy walk from the playground at the waterfront.

Incredible, every time. Get at least one of each. Should you get more than one of each? Yes. Also, they're not just the best gluten-free vegan donuts in the world, they're also the best place to get a coffee or tea in the whole of Salem! The owner is incredibly kind and really seems to take pride in what he does, and the staff are always bright and cheerful and happy to help! Delightful service and delightful products. A true gem.

Great gluten-free product; would never know they don?t contain gluten. They should sell whole doughnuts and stay open past 2 p.m., but that?s just me because I loathe downtown parking. The price is steep, but they are worth the splurge now and then.

The smell of baking fills my nose as I enter a place I am all too familiar with, as i come here way too often. A business that is fresh and new like their pastries, and a place that is welcoming and as heart warming as a the donuts they make. BigWig donuts are not only delicious - you crave more and saver every bite, the people running this place and working here are kind and giving.

The entire staff is ALWAYS so friendly. Donuts taste great and I look forward, each month, to see what the feature flavor will be. It's nice that we have a gluten free, vegan dessert place for those who have dietary issues. And the drinks are pretty amazing as well!

My husband picked up two of each flavor on a busy Sunday, and they did not disappoint! Swift, friendly service. Very soft, light, and richly flavored donuts. He walked home and they were still warm in the box too! I?ve been wanting to try this donut shop for some time and was very glad we did. Looking forward to that lavender flavored one again in the future. Highly recommended! :)

As someone who has allergies to gluten and eggs, this is a great place for me to go! I can actually eat their donuts, and they taste good. 10/10 would recommend.

We?ve been coming to Big Wig since they did pop ups in Portland about 5-6 years ago and are always such big fans! Due to health issues, we?ve had to adapt to being gluten free over the last year, and it has been a great treat that we can still enjoy Big Wig! Staff and owner are all lovely & really care about what they?re doing. Amazing tea & coffee, and donuts that everybody can enjoy. 11/10!

Delicious and dedicated gluten free! Also delicious coffee! ??

Delicious vegan and gluten free donut holes that even my picky family members love to eat. My favorite is the matcha chocolate, because it's so fudgey. The order online process is pretty easy too and it's a quick trip since they only do the donut holes and artisan coffee and there's no indoor seating. I only wish they were open more hours and had a drive thru in multiple places.

I have celiac?s and these are by far the most delicious donut holes I?ve had! They taste amazingly and are always fresh, warm and soft. The staff is always so friendly and work fast to get orders out. So grateful for this business.

Wow! We stopped by Bigwig on our way through town, and I'm so glad we did. Every flavor of donut hole was amazing, especially the cinnamon and maple ones. Their golden milk was the best I've ever had. What a great little shop!

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Bigwig Donuts in Salem, Oregon, and I have to say, I was blown away by the deliciousness of their warm donut holes! The chocolate peppermint flavor in particular was especially delicious - the perfect combination of rich chocolate and refreshing mint, all encased in a fluffy, warm donut hole. The employees were also very kind, making the experience all the more enjoyable. I can't recommend Bigwig Donuts enough. If you're in the Salem area and have a sweet tooth, you

Bigwig is the absolute best! Not only are their donuts and beverages delightful, but the staff is as well! We have been going to Bigwig since they were only a pop-up shop and still make the jaunt there as often as we can, despite living 40 min away now! Finding a true allergen friendly treat that my husband can enjoy is rare - if you struggle with allergies or just love a donut hole, 10/10 highly recommend!

We love Bigwig Donuts. The people are great, the flavors are amazing, and it is a fun place to go. I love their matcha lattes with oatmilk? lightly sweetened, they are perfect!

If it's "Treat Yourself Day," this is the place you need to go. These donut holes are a special indulgence that always brightens my day. I try to avoid gluten, so this is really my only choice for donuts, and they never disappoint. I especially love them when they are warm right out of the kitchen. Their seasonal flavors are fun and inventive, but my favorite will always be the simple cinnamon sugar. The coffee is great too. There are a lot of great donut shops in Salem, but this is the Bigwig-giest.

I?m visiting OR & found this shop in my search for local gluten free bakeries. I?ve now been twice in 2 weeks. I can honestly say these are the best GF/vegan donuts I?ve had. I think the maple flavor is my favorite, but all of their current flavors are so good.

Delicious donut holes, I don't have dietary restrictions but I prefer Bigwig Donuts to regular donuts! Friendly and fun staff. You have to check this place out!

I can't say enough good things about BigWig. I am so glad to have a place to get gluten free donuts! The Chocolate Matcha and Lemon Poppyseed are my faves, and the seasonal flavors are always fun!

I am from California and was visiting my Nana and we stopped here for donuts and coffee and let?s just say every time I?m in Salem I will ALWAYS be stopping here for a few dozen donut holes! I?m gluten free and these are FANTASTIC. They melt in your mouth. Amazing quality! I will tell everyone traveling to Salem to stop here and beg them to bring me some on the way back! Northern/Bay Area California needs a Big Wigs but I know that?s impossible

As someone with celiac disease, I've been an avid lover of Bigwig since they opened. For my wedding in September 2023, I pre-ordered 50 dozen donuts and they turned out fantastic. So many people told us that they couldn't even tell they were gluten free and vegan. Mark, the owner, was great to work with, and they even threw in some extras on the day of my wedding when a family member picked them up for me. It meant so much to feel safe eating the dessert at my own wedding and not worried about gluten contam

We love these gluten free & vegan donut holes! It?s great to find a treat I can eat! The staff is always friendly and it?s easy to order online and have your order ready to go when you arrive. Their Golden Milk Tea is also delicious!

These donut hole are unique. The texture, the flavor, they don't quite remind me of anything else. They are a can't miss if you are in Salem. Give them a try!

Easily the best gluten free donut holes I've ever had. Thankful it's a dedicated space so I don't need to worry about cross contamination. I used to get them in the beginning when they did pop up shops in PDX. Now I come down to Salem to get them. So glad they have a shop now!

My favorite addiction. I love tasting their new flavors, but matcha chocolate is my love. It's so nice to have a place my whole family can enjoy. I am gluten free and vegan a hard combo to find food options for. So thank you so much! Don't ever leave ?

Impulse purchase. I happened to be walking by and decided to stop. I got a half dozen donuts holes in all the available flavors. Delicious. I'm generally not enthusiastic about donuts, but I would definitely stop here again.

New to town and scoping out all the vegan places. I was so happy to find this gem! I took my daughter here to try her first donuts! She loved the chocolate best. There are 6 flavors to choose from, maple, chocolate, cinnamon, raspberry, poppy seed....can't remember the last one. All donuts are donut holes and not huge donuts. I love this! All donuts are super fresh made and tasty!! I highly recomend this place! Looks like coffee and other drinks available, but we didn't get those. The store is open, but you

Bigwig donuts are so delicious. I did not expect honestly to have such a high quality taste and texture from something both vegan and gluten free but they are sooooo good. I don?t have dietary needs and still happily choose to get their donut holes. I love that I can go with family and friends with dietary restrictions and we can all enjoy the same experience.

The shop is cozy and they have great donuts. It?s great that they have the staple flavors and bring in new ones often. Always a nice treat!

Man... bigwig donuts are easily the yummiest donuts I?ve ever had. (And are totally gluten free and vegan! Like, can they get any better?) My husband and I would definitely go more often if the prices weren?t as high as they are. It?s understandable considering the quality of the donuts, but they?re pretty much bite-sized and cost almost a dollar a piece. I?ll continue to come, but can only afford to as a treat every so often for the sake of my bank account and my weight. Lol. They are addictive and delicio

Super yummy donuts!! My favorites were the Matcha Chocolate and Lemon Poppyseed!

Bigwig Donuts is definitely a favorite of ours! My wife is gluten/dairy/egg free so it is difficult to find treats that can accommodate her diet. It is a weekly stop for us for sure!

The best gluten free VEGAN donuts around. It?s so hard to find donuts that taste good which are vegan. These melt in your mouth, have delicious flavors, and best of all are not soggy! You have to try them out. Also for our gluten free lovers, these are not grainy which I?ve noticed some gluten free deserts tend to be :)

Delicious Donuts! ?? I was very hesitant but super impressed. ??

Amazing little donuts. I love having a dedicated vegan and gluten-free establishment in town.

Amazing donuts. We have several people with celiac?s in our family and it is such a treat to be able to get fresh donuts we can share!

It was our first time in the shop and appreciated being so warmly welcomed as new customers. The donut holes tasted like moist cake and the latte I ordered was very tasty as well.

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