Fresh & best donuts

Fresh & best donuts

Reviews Summary

Customers consistently praise this donut shop for its delicious, fresh donuts and kolaches, often preferring them over competitors like Shipley's. The friendly, welcoming staff—especially the owner and front counter lady—receives frequent compliments for excellent customer service. Many highlight the perfect sweetness of the donuts, creative flavors (like boudin and unicorn donuts), and the balance of traditional and innovative offerings. The kolaches, particularly the savory options, are a standout favorite. The shop's cleanliness, affordability, and family-owned charm also earn high marks. A rare critique mentions undersized sausage in kolaches, but overall, it's a beloved local gem.

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

7306 W Tidwell Rd

Houston, Texas 77040

Hours

Monday 5AM-12PM
Tuesday 5AM-12PM
Wednesday 5AM-12PM
Thursday 5AM-12PM
Friday 5AM-12PM
Saturday 5AM-12PM
Sunday 5AM-12PM

Customer Reviews

Cute little donut shop at the corner of the shopping strip. The folks here are nice!! They sometimes hook you up with a free sample if you?re buying a large amount. It?s a great way to get business, to be honest. Great place to get both donuts and kolaches.

We have only gone here twice because it is a splurge for us. I have zero ill things to say about them because they are always great.

What an incredible experience at this kolache shop! We placed a large order of 60 kolaches, and not only was everything ready in under 10 minutes, but they also generously gave us complimentary donuts. The service was impeccable: the lady who helped us was incredibly kind, especially with my son. She let him choose his favorite donut and even gifted him a lollipop, which absolutely made his day. But let?s talk about the kolaches?the flavor, freshness, and texture were all perfect. Every bite was just right

Kolaches over cooked no cheese inside. Unfortunate

This is a phenomenal donut shop, one of the top spots in town. Definitely deserves WAY more traffic. * The glazed donuts are always fresh and cooked to perfection. * The kolaches are tasty and have a range of options. * On top of the food quality this place has some of the best customer service in town. * Every time I?ve placed a large order or brought my little sister the owner has given us an extra thing! Although this shouldn?t be an expectation it is always a nice added good surprise.

Very friendly service and delicious donuts and kolaches!

Fresh and best is correct! The bread is so soft! Whatever you get, whether it's boudin, kolache, or croissants, it's all delicious!

This shop is amazingly delicious. They are always smiling and super friendly. I sometimes bring my puppy in the drive-thru and they are so in love with her. I buy the 3mini kolache for my dog. They sometimes give her an extra one because she is so calm & gentle.

Delicious kolaches, always try to stop in on Saturdays for breakfast

The kolaches are DELICIOUS!!! Best I?ve had in years. The savory sausage is paired with just the right amount of sweetness in the bread. So good! Other good news, the owner is very nice and keeps prices low. I highly recommend Fresh and Best Donuts.

The woman that works the front has GREAT customer service! She is wonderful! Donuts are fluffy and a perfect sweetness. Sweet but not too sweet where you can't eat it. Kolache was delicious as well. Their coffee is a bit too strong but not too bad. I will definitely be coming back!!!

I got the jumbo sausage kolache here; the sausage was way too small for a jumbo kolache. The bread/cheese was good though! The owner was very nice though!

The owners are always friendly and take care of customers quickly. They have a good supply of different types of beverages. The kolaches have a good ratio of meat to bread and the bread is soft and fresh. No super thick dry bread around here. I also love the filled long johns and blueberry cake donuts. I moved and still drive over to get them because they are the best around.

LLLLOOOOOVE....LLLLLOOOVVVVVE....LLLLLOOOOOVVVVEEE this place! I always seem to write negative reviews, and thought it was time to write a positive one for a restaurant / bakery. So I HAD to pick this place for OUTSTANDING customer service and GREAT food! The boudin kolache--both mild and spicy...OMG!!! Sooo good! The two people who run this bakery are so friendly. They are always smiling and welcoming. This is what customer service should be---neighboring restaurants and bakeries take note. 1) Every time I

Fresh donuts. Kolaches are delicious and has a good balance of meat n bread. Great selection of items. And felt very welcomed and inviting by owner who greeted and talked to us. Good pricing. Overall very satisfied. Will return.

Kolaches were great! Super friendly service as well! Will return.

They're so good! Went for the first time last week and had a kolache, and went back today for a dozen. Their donut holes are also good and not insanely sugary like Shipleys. Also, the lady behind the counter is very nice!

Best damn donut shop in Houston. Light, fluffy, made by angels. Puts local magnate Shipley to shame.

I like this place, pass up a few other donut places to get here, i ordered the jalape?o cheese and sausage kolaches, the owner asked me if I wanted to try one with bacon...me being a big guy said, "i sure do." Gamechanger, I fully intended to post a pic...but I inhaled it after the first bite. Also, they have really good blueberry cake donuts, love dipping them in milk.

Update 2021? There is a new killer kolache called the bacon, extra jalape?o cheese sausage kolache that i just love. It?s unworldly. It?s a meal in itself and you will probably skip lunch and nap to recover, but it?s so worth it. ?- I have looked around at many different donut shops in the near northwest area and this place is the only place I know that has boudin kolaches. The sausage and boudin kolaches are phenomenal and the donuts are just right and not overly sweet like Shipley?s. This place has a good

We had no chance to try their donuts. Its 10 am. They are open, but have shelves empty, No donuts.

Fluffy, soft, delicious ?? donuts! I love the variety and the selection in the kolaches. Mini, spicy, bacon wrapped, boudin of all kinds. Must-try-place! You won?t regret it.

Gosh, hard to write this review because these people are VERY nice. However, I have to say that the donuts are not that soft. Not like Shipleys and certainly nothing like Krispy Cream. I hate to say it, but they are like Walmart, but the glaze is better. The reason for the 3 stars is their Budain Kolache. It could have earned them a fourth star had there been a bit of texture difference between the soft bread and the soft budain. Flavor was good though. Skip the croissant anything. The croissant see

This is the best donut place I have ever been to! The kolaches are incredible and the cake donuts are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The owner is also super friendly!! So happy I found this spot

We love visiting ?the donut lady? - as my daughter says. They have a great selection of tasty treats and we especially love the fun colors that the glazed donuts come in. Thank you!

The food is delicious and youll find traditional donut shop products but also some creative new donuts and other tasty stuff. The employee I spoke with was incredibly polite and very plesant to talk to. Overall 10/10 would buy donuts from them again.

First time here. Loved it. Great customer service will definitely return when I come back to Houston. Loved the jalape?o/bacon Kolache !! Definitely recommend to try it out.

Great donuts and kolaches! The iced coffee is great too and the customer service is the best. They always remember my order even if I haven't been in a while ??

Best donuts! I?ll always go there by the time it opens. Donuts is always fresh. I?ve stop going to Shipleys on Bingle Rd because their donuts is always stale. Thank goodness I found me a new donut place.

The food is absolutely incredible (way better than Shipley?s) and the folks working there are some of the nicest people I?ve ever met. You can?t possibly go wrong getting your breakfast here!

Amazing croissants! Filled me up for almost the entire day. I plan on coming back here And the lady was very nice and attentive. 10/10 would recommend

i try to visit this place as often as i can, the owner is very nice and friendly and all the food i?ve tried here tastes delicious, and i?m pretty sure it?s all made fresh!

Love the place! Owner is nice and talkative and orders from Chappell Hill too! Donuts so good they melt in my mouth and the kolaches are great and at a great price too

Friendly customer service. The spicy boudin kolache is the best and all other kolache is also good

The Apple fritter was very good. Not overly thick and "bready", fried crisp but not burnt, with a reasonable amount of apple pieces. I enjoyed.

Nice place to visit. They are made on site. Owner gave us a taste before we placed our order. Donuts were yummy.

This place is super clean, friendly staff, good/affordable prices, and have the most fresh and tastes donuts and breakfast food ever. Myself and my kids truly this place.

We come here all the time, their donuts and kolaches are tasty and fresh. The customer service is also superb.

Chappell Hill kolache was everything. Donuts were fresh and not too sweet like Shipleys but had an almost Shipley texture. Will become a regular

The breakfast items are always good. The service is fast and friendly.

Freshest donuts and more, best Boudin kolaches

I just came from this location like 10mins ago . I just want to say their kolaches and donuts are amazing ! 5 stars for sure !!!

I love it here and started going a lot recently since I discovered this place. Plus the lady at the front counter is always so nice!

Beautiful and cheap selection of morning treats! Not a fan of their tacos but there are other places for that, I go for their unicorn donuts!!

One of the best donits shops in Houston!!! The boudain kolaches were something I will be coming back for weekly!

Super fresh breakfast items that always hit the spot. Plus they're always so so nice!!

Updated. They have the soft kolaches ever. And the donuts aren?t too sweet.

I eat here every morning that I can. There's really nice employees, quick service, and good food!

Great customer service and food is tasty and good !! My favorite place to go too (:

Cashier is always so nice and friendly. Love the mini kolaches

I go all the time, customer service is amazing :) and the food is even better !!!

Always to good to see a local business do well. Their Boudain kolaches are probably my favorite.

So fresh and yummy! Workers are super nice. I go there about once a month

Freindly staff. Fresh donuts. Not to sweet. Only here for donuts!

Spicy Boudin Kolache is AMAZING. Will definitely be back.

This place is the best all around! Amazing food and incredible owners.

Love the Chappell Hill sausage kolaches. Theyre also very nice!

It was a nice donut shop, the service was fast and good, and the donuts were great.

Just as good as everybody says. Fast service, friendly owner, good food!

Kolaches taste great and they have an array to choose from

Always fresh even at closing time and NOT super doughy like Shipley's

So fresh. So good. Great customer service.

Very nice service and delicious donuts and kolaches.

Great kolaches and croissants with amazing customer service!!

Big selection of food taste really good i recommend.

Best kolaches I've had very flavorful

Great customer service, clean place, and everything is delicious.

The glazed donuts here are legit. Staff was great as well.

Not a lot of passions in the kolache making process

Best donuts and kolaches I've found on this side of Houston.

These pastries are soggy and spongy, not crisp nor unique in donut experience

Friendly owners - large selection of kolaches and donuts.

Very good doughnuts in kolaches best in Houston

The boudain kolache and iced coffee was great.

Very Good donuts AND very good customer service good job

Family owned place. Very nice and welcoming.

Very nice and super clean and great food

Very kind and energetic staff in the morning.

Great selection, taste, and service!

I like eat two time "apple ?? pie"!

Best donut shop in town.

Ham and cheese croissant is the best!

Best kolaches in town!

Always good food and donuts are to die for

They are pretty good.

Their doughnuts are amazing

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