Carson Donut

Carson Donut

Reviews Summary

Consensus: These donuts are consistently praised as some of the best in Carson City and beyond, with reviewers highlighting their freshness, delicious flavors, and excellent variety. The shop is known for its friendly service, clean environment, and affordable prices. Many consider them the best they've ever had, with special mentions for apple fritters, blueberry donuts, and the giant cinnamon roll. While most reviews are glowing, a few note the prices can be slightly high. The convenient early opening and ample parking add to the appeal, making it a beloved local spot and a must-visit for donut lovers.

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

3170 S Carson St STE 10

Carson City, Nevada 89701

Hours

Monday 5AM-2PM
Tuesday 5AM-2PM
Wednesday 5AM-2PM
Thursday 5AM-2PM
Friday 5AM-2PM
Saturday 5AM-2PM
Sunday 5AM-2PM

Customer Reviews

We?re from South Africa and have been to Tahoe a couple times. Carson Donut has the best donut we?ve ever experienced! By far the most delicious and always a great variety. Can?t wait to get our hands on them again this Thursday!!

Carson Donut is a delightful gem! The donuts are incredibly fresh and delicious. The shop is spotless and inviting, ensuring a comfortable experience. The friendly staff greets you with warm smiles and helpful recommendations. If you?re craving something sweet, this is the place to go!

I have been going to this donut stop for years. It?s ran by a lovely family. Service is always wonderful, affordable donuts and they always have good news playing.

Best Donuts Ever. I thought I gave up on the world until I veered off the road to try Carson Donuts. I came in at about 10:00 a.m. on a Thursday, so their donut selection was waning. Luckily I snagged the last strawberry filled and one chocolate sprinkle. One word... delicious. I'm a huge fan of the fluffy style donuts, not too dense and these were perfectly executed. Thank you Carson Donuts for filling my belly with a smile, I'm not sure where I will be able to find donuts that can live up to these new exp

Best donut shop in town! The donuts always seem fresh/still soft, the staff are nice, and the shop looks nice & clean!

Very delicious donuts. Come get them as early as possible. They?re better fresh and sell out quickly because they?re too good!

After a fiasco at Peg's I came here for breakfast, was greeted with a smile here, placed my order for 2 donuts and milk and it was promptly delivered with a smile and a "have a good day." The donuts were very good, milk was chilled and even the customes were nice. There is not much seating here but most get donuts to go. There is a very prominent sign on the street (HWY 395) which is good as its located in a bit of an industrial complex. Menu is in the pictures. Thank you Carson Donut!!!

This family did amazing love local shops. The service and quality were perfect, thanks for the four dozen donuts on 420

Awesome little donut shop, these are amoung the best donuts I've ever had, light but with substance, good fillings excellent variety, price and quality are worth the stop!

Dined in, the service is always exceptional! Best donuts in Carson City!

Fantastic blueberry donut! Always fresh, yummy, and have options crazy parking lot but just be careful and drive with the arrows not against them.

Best donuts in town! Very friendly people and quick service. $3 for 2 donuts, not a bad deal and the taste is well worth it

Amazing donut place! Great service, tasty donuts, and very prices for the quality! Highly recommend! ??

BEST DONUTS EVER! I will be sad when the owners leave they offer great quality and friendly service

Donuts were fresh and delicious and the people were very kind. The prices are also very reasonable, in my opinion. I highly recommend getting the glazed old fashion/sour cream donut. Probably the best one I?ve ever had!

My kids love going there and I love the ham and cheese croissants

Absolutely me and my kid?s favorite donut shop in Carson City! We come here early in our pajamas and enjoy the donuts. They have fantastic service and tasty donuts!!!!

Best donuts in town and way lots of parking!

I love these donuts they're great and they have a good service too it's been a long time since I've tried them I'll try them again when I go they're super delicious and i was a friend of the owners daughter so I hope to see her there!

Very good donuts! Worth the stop!

Good donuts but pricey

Delicious donuts, the best of Carson

Oh man!!! This place is AWESOME!! It was our first visit as we are from out of the area on a short vacation. The Apple Fritter was HUGE! all of the other donuts we bought were great too. If you are local you need to visit as often as possible. If you are visiting like we were, then you need to take time to find this place and buy a dozen or two.

I love this family owned doughnut shop. I go there 2-3 times a month. Fairly priced have a wide variety of doughnuts to choose from including pastries. Their apple fritters are the best their massive and a good price.

I love the doughnuts and coffee. Family owned and they are really friendly.

They make their own Donuts everyday and have a lot of unique Styles and flavors. I really like this place and it's not very noticeable from the roadway. Not many places to sit and is more like a your donuts and go place. Good coffee

fluffy donuts, try the maple bacon. only wish there was more icing, but amazing value. definitely come here if you?re in town.

Looks very old and run down on the inside, I went on a Saturday morning and the donuts did not taste fresh and there was not much variety. Parking sucks.

Very clean, very friendly and very tasty donuts. The prices appeared to be good too. When we stopped, Carson street was all torn up with construction and redirected traffic, otherwise didn't affect the business.

Delicious donuts, fresh, big, pretty and creative, and also a great price on these yummy treats! wonderful staff, everything is so clean. Made super fresh also. It's a kind of hidden away gem. Great prices also!

Just moved here and this is our new weekend spot. Such good donuts and service. Sometimes we even splurge during the week cuz we enjoy their donuts so much!!

Our favorite donuts in Carson city!

Fast, fresh and affordable. Tastes great as well. Try the Maple Bacon donut!

Great selection. Very nice people. Very clean & convenient. Now that Dunk'n Donuts closed on hi-way 50, I'll drive a bit outta my way to go to Carson Donut. Oh, sooo good. & great coffee as well.

My go-to for a dozen when I'm on the fly. Always super nice service and fresh donuts. I have never had a stale donut which tells me they bake fresh daily. ? them!

Not a fancy store or creative doughnuts. They however have good doughnuts and amazing service. Once when the CC machine was not working they wrote an IOU on a business card and asked me to pay next time. In 2019 that's a missed trust in our fellow man.

Perfect doughnuts! Kinda in a strange place to get to and with limited parking, worth the hassle by far. Price very good as well.

This is a consistent donut business , always full of fresh made daily donuts . The early morning opening up at 5 am thank you . You are amazing , all the classic donuts . Yeah good job people !

Great prices and great donuts. A little hard to find but next to fast glass and the car wash. Easy in and out, fast and friendly. Will be stopping here on the regular

Love this place!!! Always has plenty of fresh donuts throughout the day. Better than Dunkin Donuts who on the other hand runs out on most of the donuts before noon.

Best donuts we have ever had. Visited cc from Ca. , took Yelps wired for it and checked it out. Absolutely amazing!!! If we lived here I would be here every week!!

Great donuts. Good coffee. Convenient hours for early risers. Staff was super friendly. Only complaint is I wish they'd offer more savory options.

Donuts are fresh, coffee is good and the staff are very nice.

The owners are always very nice, and there donuts are amazing.

My go-to for donuts!! They are so friendly and the donuts are always fresh and delicious! Love to stop in and grab donuts for my whole office

They have a delicious selection of freshly baked anything. I went in while my car was getting washed next door and chatted a bit. He get's there at 4am and get's to work and doesn't leave till 8pm. Great place.

This place is awesome I mean the donuts there so good. I think every one should take a bite of the donuts and see what it taste like. You guy are awesome.????????

Delicious donuts!!! Was disappointed though the last time I zipped over there about 2:15 pm on a weekday..they were closed even though their hours stated they were open later.

Great donuts, will not regret eating here!

I would get their giant cinnamon roll!

Delicious, fresh donuts. Good variety

Another ordinary doughnut shop. The Staff and products are good. But if you are looking for something special then look elsewhere. This isn't a bad review they are good.

Absolutely delicious. Staff is friendly and the prices are great.

Best Maple donuts in the area. I make it a point to get by there a couple of times a month. Any more and I would weigh a ton.

Great fresh donuts! Service was nice too. Kinda feels like one of those local secret spots.

Great local donut shop.

Great choice of doughnuts really a good value everything tastes great. Love there apple and blueberry fritters.

Super friendly, great donuts, excellent coffee. What else could you ask for? ??

Best donuts in the Carson and Reno area. Always satisfied with the amazing flavor and donut quality. ??

Very good donuts. They have a nice selection w/o a bunch of crazy stuff

Pricy but you get what you pay for it?s SOOOO worth your money!! Way better than any Dunkin? Donuts or chain donut shop!!! We will definitely come back when we are in Carson City Nevada!!

Yum...apple fritter was delicious!!

Best maple bars (or as Canadians call them "long johns")!

Always great donuts and fresh everytime I've had them. By the dozen or individually. Delicious

This is the 1st & Best place for Doughnuts & Hot Chocolate, I'll be back again & again and then some, and best deal on a dozen A+++

Best doughnuts around. Friendly staff. The apple fritters are amazing.

Super delicious! The long john is so light and fluffy it's like eating a cloud.

Best donuts we drive over the mountain 30 miles for them ??

Finding.Good selection of fat pills. The only issue is finding a place to park during rush hour ( usually early to mid morning).

Light, fluffy, delicious, glazed donuts! All the donuts are amazing. Clean little shop.

Fresh and delicious first thing in the morning. Soft bread and just really great donuts.

Nice cozy donut shop. A great rest stop from Hwy 50 East. ??????

Love the donuts. The owners are super sweet like the donuts??

Great place, good parking compared to the other place which isn't bad either,but the parking sucks there

Really friendly. Great service. Awesome donuts.

Family owned old school donut shop best in Carson! Very friendly!

Great donut place, plus it seems to be the only place in town that has boba drinks!

Best doughnuts in Carson. I would pick this place over and "chain" any day.

These doughnuts are the best in the area!!

Great selection and professional service. My kids love this place.

Best Fresh Donuts in the World ??

Good selection, and always fresh. Coffee is also good

Great donuts, clean business highly recommend

Wonderful friendly service with delicious donuts ??

A hidden gem...good Dougnuts, friendly service.

Love Carson donut. They always give me free donut holes.

Best in town. Giant bear claws and cinnamon rolls

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