Crown Donut

Crown Donut

Reviews Summary

Overwhelmingly positive with most reviews rating it 5 stars. Customers rave about the fresh, high-quality donuts (especially glazed and specialty varieties), kolaches, and breakfast items. Friendly, efficient service and a welcoming atmosphere are frequently praised. Some mention excellent gluten-free options and happy hour deals. A few note higher prices or occasional shortages, but the vast majority consider it the best donut shop in the area, with many calling it better than famous competitors. The new ownership receives particular praise for maintaining consistency and improving customer focus.

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

B 325, Ranch to Market Rd 620 Ste 102

Lakeway, TX 78734

Hours

Monday 5AM-1PM
Tuesday 5AM-1PM
Wednesday 5AM-1PM
Thursday 5AM-1PM
Friday 5AM-1PM
Saturday 5AM-1PM
Sunday 5AM-1PM

Customer Reviews

While the interior looks like your basic small town donut place, the donuts taste a lot better than those. Just trying one donut hole told me the difference. Most places seem to use the same batter but this place makes them taste like vanilla. We wanted to try almost all the donuts and while we were picking through them, the worker did everything with a smile while also simultaneously working the drive thru. She bounced around and never showed discomfort and annoyance. She was happy to add filling to some w

They?re so nice here! Ordered birthday donuts for my husband and she did such a fantastic job! Our favorite donut spot ??

Best donuts EVER!!! We even catered my niece?s birthday from here. It is unlike any donut shop I?ve ever been to. There are so many unique items you must come try. There is something for everyone!

I love these people! I live behind the shop and get off work super late and they?re always in there early early, hustling away, prepping everything up. These folks care about providing amazing donuts with stellar service! They live by their name and with that I?d say they definitely deserve the Crown ?? ?? P.S. Anyone who writes a bad review on this establishment probably always finds something to complain about, just likes to watch the world burn, and/or is probably already having a bad day and shouldn

Delicious! The glazed donuts are crisp, airy and delicate. The chocolate icing is well balanced and it is not too sweet or bitter. I will definitely visit again! Congrats!

I go here once or twice a week to get my kids a couple doughnut holes. The people working there are always very friendly, and the doughnuts are great.

Great little spot for donuts, kolaches, breakfast tacos. They can even do letter-shaped donuts for special events. Perfect for a donut-lover?s birthday.

Best kolaches, breakfast sandwiches, and sweetest folks ever. The bread around the kolaches is dang perfection ??

This place is so cute! Love the decor. Everything is tied together just perfect with the coolest craft decor creating a welcoming and fun homey atmosphere! You'll get a big smile and the friendliest of greetings when you walk in. You'll immediately feel like their most important customer. (They also have a drive through and service is incredibly speedy!) Prices are extremely reasonable and the quality of the items are outstanding! I don't know that I've had a donut anywhere else that was this delicious. T

Who needs atmosphere at a donut store with AMAZING gluten free donuts?? It was clean. The lady who waited on us was pleasant and friendly. But the real deal was they had maple, strawberry, chocolate and plain glazed gluten free donuts! And they were not as dense as hockey pucks. The texture and the flavor were really good. I have been gluten free for a year and these are by far the best donuts I have had. NOTE: I am gluten sensitive and not celiac. They only have gluten free donuts on Saturday and Sunday.

I have been living in Lakeway for over a year now and I just recently found out about Crown Donut after going to other places in the local area for the longest. Now I am obsessed and have become a regular. These are handsdown the best donuts in the area. They aren't too sweet they're made just right. Soft and light to the touch. The hazlenut coffee is great! The kolaches and breakfast sandwiches warmed up are phenomenal! And the lady is so nice! If you order a donut(s) she'll always throw in a donut hole. :

Fresh, fresh, fresh! Friendly staff, decent seating. Breakfast sandwich (croissant) was very good, and the ?ol fashion?s vanilla flavor was exceptional!

I've been coming here for donuts for 13 years. My 6-year-old asked for these donuts for his birthday party. And the service is so friendly! What a gem this donut shop is for lakeway!

Best gluten free donut I have ever had. Many flavor options, and FRESH. Wow. Also excellent customer service & fun interior. I did not think gluten free donuts could taste like the real deal. 5 stars ??

Amazing donuts! Amazing kola he's of regular and jumbo size. And there is this spinach pastry that is like a delicious hand held spinach quiches for breakfast. It was buttery, flakey and delicious. The staff is awesome too. The lady that owns it makes kids feel so special and welcomed and puts smiles and everyone's face. She works with her son who is jusy as friendly and engaging.

Updated Review: Crown Donuts went under new ownership the past few years. The new owners are phenomenal. Always a large selection of great food (kolaches, croissants, varieties of donuts). Very friendly service. My go-to for breakfast on Sundays

As much as I'd like to avoid donut shops like wildfires; this place is too tasty. My son loves ?? the watermelon donuts shaped as triangles. I dig the sausage kolaches; the bread ?? is exquisitely fresh!

This donut shop is delicious, the ladies and gentlemen that work here are kind and quick. They serve you with a smile and are patient while you pick out your goodies and are more than happy to answer any and all of your questions. Can?t go wrong with the glazed in my opinion however my mom and husband loved the blueberry donuts so much we went back the next morning for more!

The only people that don?t rate this place a 5 have either never eaten and are mad because they were closed when they tried to go here, or like that one got who already eats here every day but gave Crown only two stars because it doesn?t look like what he thinks it should look like. The woman who owns this place works so hard to make the most consistent and delicious donuts and kolaches I?ve ever had. I do eat here often and look forward to it when I do. If you are in this area ( Lakeway/ Hudson Bend, etc)

Best donuts in Austin. Infact, they might be the best donuts period. Thank you! :)

We stopped in for a late breakfast and we were glad we did. They do not disappoint. They have donuts, kolaches and crossiant sandwiches. The fry and glaze on the donut is light, just how I like it. Not too greasy. The kolache dough was light and fluffy as well. They have a varied selection of donuts, kolaches and sandwiches. There are also coolers with drinks too. The staff was very friendly too. We definitely will be back.

I think my experience was just average. Donuts are ok, Kolaches were good. I was overcharged for an extra donut. The extra charge plus the credit card fees were like 20% of my order cost which sucks. Personally, that just feels like a poor customer experience. Owner reached out and is going look into it.

Love this place, go here almost everyday and the donuts are excellent. Especially next day refrigerated donuts:) But the state of the place is in desperate need of cleaning and updating. I've never really understood how someone can own a food place and not take pride in the cleanliness, especially what is visible to customers.

Very friendly and the donuts taste great. I had forgotten how good donuts are. This may be a problem. All jokes aside, this place is worth a try for sure.

Let?s just say this. The customer service is outstanding! Everyone is always cheerful and friendly. The donuts where do I begin? Airy, light, fluffy pillows from heaven ! They are so good! Best donuts in lakeway for sure! I wish I could give them ten stars ??

This place was a favorite of my family. The doughnuts and pastries were always light and delicious. That is no longer true. Obviously, the owner has changed the quality of the ingredients. The doughnuts are now heavy with a greasy aftertaste. Too bad! I will no longer be a customer.

Received excellent service on a Saturday morning. The jalape?o cheese kolaches were soft and fluffy and the apple fritters were big and crispy. The most unique items were the blueberry cake donut holes which I wish all donut shops carried.

super friendly, clean, and good kolaches/donuts

I always knew this place was here, but I always saw the long line and went to ?the other donut shop in Lakeway?. So, after recently pulling up to the drive thru at ?the other place? and not getting any service for five minutes (thank you by the way to them), I decided to try Crown Donut. I?m super glad I did and now I get why the line is always long. Service is fast and friendly. Every item I?ve ordered from the menu is great and the line may be long but it moves fast. Thankful that ?the other place? lost

Another one of those small town establishments that makes you feel like the very 1st customer they've ever had. Love the staff, the regular glazed donuts are off the charts (not Round Rock donuts off the charts, but close), and actually very decent coffee for a donut shop... solid B+ lol Also, noticeably clean. I know theres a few of you that can walk in a place and feel either nasty and grimyness, or clean crisp air. This place is the 2nd one ??

$24 for 6 donuts! 2 were specialty that do not have the 6.99 price listed anywhere .. the other 4 were plain sprinkle. Just beware

Well.. I ordered a few apple fritters. They weighed like 5 pounds each..burnt.. And just doughy. The lady was rushing me but no-one else was in drive thru or in store. First time here so maybe I will try again. Apple fritters were so gross though.

Really good donut place - and they have a drive-through. I took my dad here and he loved it - I think we each had 4 donuts :)

Very friendly Korean donut shop right off the main road. A nice little variety of donuts and kolaches. The apple fritter was heaven.. Korean donut shops are in a league of their own.

Love that you can pick your own fillings. Chocolate frosted and raspberry filled is the best. The apple fritters are very good as well. Great local spot for donuts.

Updated from 3 stars to 5, as staff has improved and owners seem to be more relaxed and customer centric these days, which is a great thing. In my opinion, simply the best donuts in Lakeway

Cute and quaint donut shop. Donuts are always very fresh! Staff is always nice and friendly and has service with a smile! Definitely my 'Go To' donut shop in the area. Best service, Best selection!

Best donuts in Lakeway. Everything croissant ?? is delicious you won?t be disappointed and iced coffee is really delicious too.

Blueberry donuts the best I've had. And I've tried alot lol. Rest of donuts are OK. Kiddos didn't like them as much as Shipley

Their apple fritters are my favorite. All of the breakfast sandwiches are fresh. They are very courteous, fast and friendly.

Favorite donut place in West austin!

They have a variety of gluten free donuts. Very delicious!! Friendly staff! I'll definitely be coming back.

Best donuts in Lakeway. Made fresh everyday. Clean machinery, excellent quality

Amazing donuts, kolaches and croissant sandwiches! The apple fritters are amazing but they sell out really fast... 5 stars for sure at this place!!

Amazing breakfast! Love the croissant sandwiches! Great tacos and donuts, everything is good.

The donuts are to die for! An they have a wide selection of specialty donuts you won?t find anywhere else. Ohh, and from noon to 1pm is Happy Hour Half Price Donuts!!!

Everyone is friendly and the donuts are delicious! Soooooooo~ good! My son likes ham and cheese sandwiches too.

The donuts are so good and I?m gluten free and they are the only place i go for donuts!

Oh man, their glazed donuts are so good, light and pillowy. Just delicious, even better than Round Rock donuts!

sugarfree options, great ham and cheese croissants are great

1.99 for a piggy in the blanket and 2.49 for coffee

Ordered half a dozen kolaches and was charged for a dozen. They are changing so much and getting rid of a lot of things I liked.

They always take care of us at Crown Donut, great options I love the blueberry cake donut holes and great breakfast tacos.

Simply cancel call ahead or door dash orders if you?re within an hour and a half of closing with no attempts to contact, twice actually. #Lazy

Gorgeous donuts that melt in your mouth. Very helpful and attentive staff. Will be back often!

Donuts are good but they run out quick have a decent variety and staff is friendly

This service is wonderful and the flavors and ideas she comes up with are equally nummy!

Love, love, love this family run donut shop. Literally melt in your mouth delicious glazed donuts.

Great donuts and breakfast tacos! A go-to local breakfast spot in Lakeway.

Fantastic place with great food and service. Very nice ownership that cares greatly about their customers!

Hands down best donuts in the area. Light and delicious circle things.

You can bike through the drive through and have a donut to break up the journey ??

Disappointed with the glaze donuts today ..they were full of grease. Quality & consistency are down.

These guys make the best donuts in Southeast Texas get their donut holes drizzled with chocolate icing

They always have what I need and will make a fresh apple fritter while you wait.

You absolutely must try their cinnamon roll donut holes. Phenomenal!

It's not Krispy Kreme but a lot of people like that sort of thing.

Love this place kind hearted great customer service. Best kolaches in Austin??

Cashiers handled 30 people so fast. 10/10.

Great customer service and they have GF donuts!!

Donuts made with special type of dough. The dough makes the texture of these donuts EXCEPTIONAL !!!

Freaking Amazing! Best doughnuts I have ever tasted!!

My sons favorite Donut Shop. Love the donut holes.

Best service and tacos,donuts are amazing Great job

Great donuts and very friendly staff!

Pardon my French but the old fashioned?? donuts here are hecking good

The blueberry cake donuts are especially good!

A terrific shop, with great prices and a wide selection!

OHHH IT WAS GOOD- fresh and enjoyed the kolaches.

Best glazed in town everything else is fire as well

The lady that runs it is always so friendly.

Great Breakfast!!!!! Awesome service!

My wife loves the croissant kolaches

Good donuts, not good enough for the price

Great donuts close to me.

Bad experience, food and communicating.

The everything croissant is great!

My favorite donut shop around.

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