Donut Maker

Donut Maker

Reviews Summary

The Donut Maker is overwhelmingly praised for its fresh, high-quality donuts with creative flavors, often surpassing chain competitors. Customers consistently highlight exceptional customer service, with friendly staff frequently offering free donut holes or discounts. Many appreciate its long-standing local charm and personal touches. However, a few negative reviews cite cleanliness issues, poor store conditions, or occasional lackluster selections. Most agree it's a standout small business with loyal patrons willing to go out of their way for their products, though early visits are recommended due to frequent sell-outs.

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

9625 E Arapahoe Rd

Greenwood Village, Colorado 80112

Hours

Monday 5AM-1PM
Tuesday 5AM-1PM
Wednesday 5AM-1PM
Thursday 5AM-1PM
Friday 5AM-1PM
Saturday 6AM-1PM
Sunday Closed

Customer Reviews

Authentic donut place that has been open since '88.?? Amazing donuts! Come grab a dozen or two, fresh and tasty! Office meetings, school events for kids? That's the place to go!

If you can ignore the current renovation of their seating area, then you're in for a treat. Better variety than the big box donut place around the corner. And everything was yummy good. We tried different kinds and loved them all. Plus, the nice owner lady gave us free donut holes. Twice!

The online ordering is not reliable. I placed an online order of 2 dozen donuts and 7 specialty donuts. I didn't look to check if everything was there before leaving and I should have. Thw specialty donuts were all jumbled up and a mess and two specialty donuts were missing. Paying extra for someones special request donut for a work meeting and having it not be there is disappointing. No answer of the phone when I tried for a refund or to pick up the donuts later today. Over and over I called. How is someon

A MUST TRY! Stop just driving by and stop inside for a fresh breath away from chain stores and sky high prices. You won't be disappointed. This shop has been here for as long as I can remember (Approx 20 years) and still stands strong ! I believe even two of my family members have worked here over the years! Amazing service and even better donuts!

At the Donut Maker, a locally owned establisment, I discovered a hidden gem in the donut universe. The woman working there was incredibly helpful, adding a personal touch to our visit in December 2023. Though seating was limited due to some ongoing construction, it was evident they were freshening up the place, promising a brighter ambiance in the future. Sure, Dunkin? might be a stone?s throw away, but why settle for factory-made frozen donuts when you can relish the delight of freshly crafted ones? The a

Made my first visit today, a Friday around 0830. I decided to make a quick stop after my girlfriend shared her experience there from earlier in the morning. The atmosphere and prices remind me of simpler times, no chain gimmicks and a lot of love going into the business - since 1988. I was immediately greeted and helped by a kind woman, who I could tell really cared about her business and her customers. She threw in a free donut, which was delicious. I look forward to supporting this place more in the futur

They have delicious and reasonably priced donuts. The shop is clean, it is a bit small, it is an older shop. I just take my food to go anyway. It's definitely worth the trip if you enjoy donuts.

She was extremely nice, we stopped on our way to Portland from Atlanta and she gave us extra donuts for our long trip. Best customer service ever!!

Absolutely filthy store and poor selection of donuts. I was excited to try this place but the condition of the store was so gross that I walked out without buying anything.

One of my favorite places to get doughnuts. The woman who works here is always so nice and the doughnuts are delicious!

Woke up early and had a craving for a donut. My choices were Dunkin Donuts and Donut Maker. I am glad I chose Donut Maker, a great selection. I ordered a half dozen but ended up with more, a sweet lady behind the counter hooked me up. The glaze on the donuts is a little lighter than I normally like, but the donuts that I've tried so far were outstanding and the filling is substantial. Highly recommend this shop!

4 stars because of price but other than that some of the best donuts and customer service ??always a joy getting donuts here

Some of the donuts do cost more, but the Lady that helped me was really nice and gave me a discount. It's a local shop so the donuts are much better than the franchises. Check it out if you have a chance.

Best place to get donuts in Denver hands down. I can?t really eat donuts from anywhere else now

Average, nothing special, donuts. The best one out of the group was the old fashioned. It was softer and not as dry as most other old fashioned's that I've had. Not a bad place to go to get your morning fix but nothing that stands out.

They were open early, earlier than the other Kreme place, and due to our work policy of "if you're late, you bring donuts", then it was my duty to do so. The lady behind the counter may seem gruff, but she is a pleasure to deal with. Do NOT let her fool you, she's nice and doesn't want anyone to see it. Yes, I said it. But there isn't anywhere else I'll go when I'm in the area. It's a small store, it's not about the "glitz" or glamor. You want donuts, they make 'em. And they're good. We almost fight over th

Omg...this donuts are AMAZING!! Really soft and fresh. I just wish they were closer to my house, because I found this place while waiting for the Arapahoe Kia to open and I saw a lot of people going into that small place but I'm glad I give them a try ????

Family owned, small but genuine. Amazing donuts and pastries! Super nice owner and a great place to support local business!

The Place To Go for the Snack with a Hole I really appreciate the early morning pleasant attitude of the staff who served my order. What a way to start your day! And The Donuts Are Top Shelf Tasty

Awesome donuts! A little thicker and chewier than KK or DD. I'll be going back for sure. If you don't know what to get, you can never go wrong with a bag of donut holes!

First time into this shop. Donuts were amazing, super fresh. Lady at the counter was incredibly kind. I honestly think the donuts were so good that they need to raise their prices. $11.99 for a dozen donuts is too cheap for the quality and freshness of these donuts ( A dozen should probably cost closer to $24 in this market and compared to other donut shops in the area). They rival some of the best donuts in town. Great selection of drinks to choose from as well. We will be back!

This place is a hidden GEM! Delicious flavorful donuts, beautiful holiday designs and great value. There's a DD very close by and I always pass them up for Donut Maker!

Great donuts! I took my kids by after a morning of hard work and they were overwhelmed by the selection. Thank you for a great experience!

This is a pretty good spot! A decent selection of donuts and coffee to satisfy most needs. Ting was really great to us and very sweet. The spot is only lacking additional options, like kolache.

Great little donut shop. People are responsive and they make super donuts!

Fresh donuts and generous. Ordered a dozen and got 14. Woohoo.

My husband and I visited Donut Maker this morning and oh my are the donuts yummy. We mentioned to the woman working behind the counter that we're new to the neighborhood and she gave us a free donut! It was her maple donut! I loved it! Tasted like french toast! Thank you so much and may I say, what a wonderful welcome to the neighborhood! Highly recommend!

I went in yesterday with the intent of placing an order of 3 dozen donuts for a baby shower the next day. Julie was so awesome! She told me that I didn?t need to put an order in, and that she would take care of it for me. I went in today and she had a nice assortment all ready. The donuts were fresh and tasty. The customer service was awesome, and I will definitely be back.

I was 10 cents short for my this afternoon coffee but she insisted on giving it to me anyway. Maybe she could tell I was having a bad day, and I think she was getting ready to close soon, because she also threw in a donut and some donut holes free of charge. It really meant a lot to me, I almost cried just from the kindness. These are great local people, I'll be back. Support this place!... The donut was also absolutely delicious. Great product, wonderful owners.

The morning guy (pretty sure he is the owner) is amazing. Super friendly, remembers me when I come in, jokes, just an overall good guy. The donuts are the best in the area. Always fresh and abundant. I wish I was coming her instead of the store around the corner. Definitely recommend this place to everyone!

Brought an assorted variety of these donuts for coworkers and we all absolutely loved them. I?m glad I chose this place over Krispy Kreme. The woman who helped me was so sweet and deserves the world

Super friendly staff, amazing selection, and great tasting donuts.

I was across the street having my car brakes looked at and spotted the Donut Maker. I normally don't eat donuts, but had some time to kill and thought I'd treat myself to something as I waited. I ordered a raspberry fill and a chocolate glaze (with cinnamon - I think). Both were great! But the thing I liked most about Donut Maker was the warm and friendly attitude from Ryan. He really cares about his business and more importantly, about his customers. Will definitely stop by again if in the area.

Stopped by with my daughter today for donuts, and coffee for Mommy, of course. They made a fresh batch of coffee for me, even though we were there pretty close to closing. Friendly service, great donuts, and a down-home feel make this place one of my new favorite spots!

Service was very friendly, the Donuts are even better. It's nice to find a place in Denver that has donuts that are not made too heavily. light and fluffy Donuts. Very highly recommended! Make sure to leave a tip, you can tell they work really hard to maintain the quality.

The donuts and the service was wonderful. I really hope they update the interior design of this location because this would be a great spot to hang out.

Tasty, fresh, fluffy donuts! Friendly staff! Great place to run in and grab a quick donut. Not a fancy place that experiments with crazy ideas, just the time honored classics. Very reasonably priced as well.

This is the very first review for a company that I have ever taken the time to write. The donuts that I enjoyed from Donut Maker last weekend were so mind-blowing that I felt compelled to let the world know about it! I had a MAPLE BACON donut and a BLUEBERRY FILLED...for the lack of a better term -- both donuts were incredible. In fact I haven't stopped thinking about that maple bacon since last Saturday. Aside from the outstanding donuts, the staff was extremely friendly and personable! I am excited for S

Great little hole in the donut wall. Not really for dine in and expect a wait for service because they are busy, clearly a fav among the locals. I?ll be back for more.

This incredible small business has great donuts of all kinds. The staff is always courteous and friendly. Walking into the Donut Maker is like walking into time; hand made donuts made from scratch, and lots of love! It's always great to see America's small business success stories. I would love to see them on the food network.

Delicious, fresh donuts. They always give you free donut holes too! Polite workers and amazing quality. My favorite place to go get donuts. They always have such unique donuts, such as pretzel covered donuts. Love it.

Rating this for a client I used to take out daily for donuts. I'm not so much a donut eater, but he certainly was! I did sample the donuts a few times, and this couple was right....the donuts here are exceptionally good. He loved this place, and so did his wife.

Love these donuts. Always friendly and always delicious. Hard to go wrong when you are eating donuts. I love bringing these into my office for everyone to enjoy. My kids also love the donuts here. I do recommend.

So good! The employees there are super nice. The donuts are so soft and delicious! My favorite is the fruity pebbles donut. Try this place out if you love donuts. You won?t regret it.

I work nights and come home early in the morning and this is by far my favorite place to get doughnuts for my family for breakfast! Their doughnuts are always fresh and the owner is so nice! I love that they throw in doughnut holes with every order! They are also one of the only places that do interesting toppings on their doughnuts (cereals, candies, etc.) in the immediate area. Definitely stop in and give them a shot!

Donuts tasted like a heavily fried grease ball and the store was filthy. I was so excited to try this place after all the stellar reviews but my goodness this place was pretty gross. I walked back to use the restroom and had to carry my kid so he didnt trip over all the pots pans and flower bags on the floor. Wont be back.

They?re extremely friendly and provide exceptional customer service. My absolute favorite donut is their raised lemon poppyseed? and I?ve never liked lemon poppyseed anything! If you?ve never tried it, it?s definitely worth a visit just for that.

Great friendly service. Donuts are always fresh. Taste amazing, at a really great price. Recommend coming early because they do sell out quick.

Just got back from the shop! Barb was a piece of sunshine at 6 in the morning!! I will be coming back the donuts are delicious and I love the customer service!

Best donuts in the area by far!! Our office is only about 5 minutes away and every time I pick up a few dozen for the crew, folks go crazy! They are usually gone within an hour. Donut Maker has become legend at our office.

I've been amazed to see how this "little local donut shop that could" has been standing up firmly against the big boys. Dunkin Donuts is literally around the corner but it hasn't seemed to phase Donut Maker one bit. They make quality donuts in every flavor you'd expect and serve Dazbog coffee. I hope they never change their coffee brand. They are local, as I said, and it shows in the personal relationships they have with their regular customers. I can't count a single time I've been in there that they

How in the world does this place have decent reviews is beyond me ! Absolutely terrible donuts, not only were they tasteless, heavy oil, And extremely DRY.. Had to of been day old donuts was there at 7:15. And I brought these to my co-workers for Christmas.. How embarrassing.... First and last time they're way over priced...

Good, fresh donuts from a local company. A little more pricier than the chains but worth the cost. They also will give you free donut holes when you buy a dozen or more regular donuts.

Very friendly. We came in late because we slept through our hotel breakfast. The prices were great. The kids had butterfinger topped donuts and I had a jelly filled. Everyone left Denver happy!

Great place to get donuts in Denver. I'd say in the top 10 places in Denver. They make great cake Donuts and they make French crullers on Friday's. My all-time favorite donut!

This is by far my favorite donut shop. Donuts are rich and well made, the shop has a comfy/homey atmosphere, and the lady behind the counter is always throwing in extra donuts to your order!

The Donut Maker has been the best for a long time. They have a wide variety and also do holiday themed donuts. Get there early or order ahead of time because they frequently sell out. They also do donuts for business accounts.

The lady was nice, the donuts were decently priced but average in flavor and texture.

Friendliest service, great selection of delicious donuts, excellent coffee. All you could possibly want from a local family owned donut joint. The lemon filled is second to none!

Best donuts on the planet. Been eating donuts from here for over twenty. The only downside is that they run out of the good donuts wicked early and I hate getting up. My favorite is the chocolate long John with the angel cream filling.

Horrible! Donuts are dry and stale like days old. Cake donut was so small and hard. None of the donuts were moist or soft. Bought a dozen and threw them all out. Even my kids won't eat them. What a waste of money!!

Doesn't look like you want to touch anything, but the donuts are top notch.

Great donuts at a great price and very friendly people! This place has been here since the 80s and knows how to make a donut. Please support them over Dunkin :)

I buy donuts there for my work every week. The staff is wonderful - so personable and friendly. The freshness and taste of the donuts are top-notch.

Not impressed. Run down, dingy, not vary clean. Lazy employee. No coffee. Poor Selection of donuts. Not impressed at all. 7-Eleven better selection and they make more coffee as soon as they run out. ??

Amazing place! Always great donuts and always good service! I would go here over most donut shops, even though it's out of the way of my commute.

There are 3 donut places on the corner here donut maker, Duncan and fractured prune. The donut maker is by far the best. Great prices and donuts are always fresh. The owner and staff are extremely kind

Been going to this place for years. If you want a true delicious doughnut this is the place! Everyday they have a variety of different flavors that they just baked that morning. So fresh and so amazing.

I'll keep coming back not only for the delicious fresh donuts, but for the kind service as well. Also the prices are too good to be true.

Great place that still makes donuts fresh each morning (not like the frozen ones at DD). Now also making Kolaches and breakfast burritos. Family owned and operated since 1988

We have been going to the Donut Maker for a couple years. We pass by 2 other donut shops just to get there.... definitely the best place we have found! It's sad to see people flocking to Dunkin's when the best donuts in town are right next door!

The donuts are really good and the service was even better. The women there were very friendly, has extra donut holes, and really seemed to care about their store. Maple bacon rocked my world!

Great owner and family owned business

Great local shop with better coffee and donuts than the dunkin right around the corner. Great prices too - you can get two donuts and a large coffee for under $5. Stop in!

Don't call yourself "Donut Maker" if you close early when you run out of donuts instead of making more.

I always sneak through for a couple donuts whenever I pass by. They make great donuts and usually throw in a few donut holes as well which is a bonus! Happy workers and great service.

Tried to go there during their advertised hours, they were closed two hours early,but we'r in there working and looked at us like we were stupid for wanting donuts during their normal business hours. Good thing Dunkin was down the road

Delicious.!! Amd the service was great the lady there was so nice!! Would def recommend getting your donuts here

Thanks to Randy and everyone at the Donut Maker for the wonderful donuts for our golf tournament. They were a hit. Ready to go on time and delicious. Thank you so much!

When in early Sunday morning ,had one of their outstanding jelly donuts and delicious carmel cake chocolate donuts! This is what small town donut shops should be! BEST donut shop in Denver!

Even though it's the end of the day, they still had delicious varieties available. Coupled with hot chocolate, it's a great way to start my drive down to Salida!

I went in for a coffee while I was waiting for my boyfriend in the area. The lady working the counter gave me a free donut and was so so sweet. The donut was delicious too!

I?ve been here many times, but it?s been years. The donuts are so dry and they taste weird. What?s up w the icing? So disappointing

Awesome place with great, if not better, donuts than other chain places. The lady up front was very friendly and attentive!

Great variety, awesome donuts. Customer service is good too! Place can be busy (not bad) but for good reason

AMAZING donuts! Great price, wonderful owner! This place is a gem! Especially after long runs in Cherry Creek State Park!

Greatest little donut shop, customer service is absolutely top notch, the donuts are without a doubt my favorite. There is absolutely no reason not to go here.

Really good locally owned donut shop. Great staff - whenever I come in near closing time they always give my kids an extra donut for free!

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