Heritage Donuts

Heritage Donuts

Reviews Summary

Heritage Donuts receives overwhelming praise for its fresh, fluffy, and delicious donuts, with many calling them the best in the area or even the planet. Reviewers highlight the exceptional texture, generous size, and reasonable prices. The nut-free facility is a major plus for allergy-conscious customers. Favorites include the maple bacon, vanilla cream-filled, apple fritter, and blueberry donuts, with many noting the superior quality compared to chain stores. The staff is generally friendly, though some mention occasional rudeness. The shop often sells out early due to high demand. Customers frequently drive long distances or make special trips for these donuts, describing them as "magic" and "swoon-worthy."

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

1040 Forestville Rd Suite 132

Wake Forest, North Carolina 27587

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Customer Reviews

Y?all need to do yourself a favor and stop by Heritage for some of the best donuts around! They offer a wide variety of flavors, and these donuts are so soft and fluffy. Always fresh, these are a hit whenever I bring them for an event. And the staff is super sweet too!

I finally talked myself into stopping here my last day in town. The donuts were really soft and the one I got filled was a decent amount. I only tried the blueberry and the glazed lemon filled one and brought the rest back home the next day. They were all still good except the cereal topped one (but thats expected with cereal). I was greeted as I walked in and was immediately being helped. I went in about 9am on a Friday and there was still a huge selection.

Such great donuts ??%! ?? This is my family's favorite place now to get donuts for anytime, not just breakfast! ?? My new favorite flavor is their crumb cake (I think that is what it is called??)! Their sour cream donuts are also really, really good! So moist, which is what I prefer. Really great donuts for sure! I would totally recommend you try Heritage Donuts out if you have not! I also really like how they fill your filled donuts with a pretty good amount of jelly, or cream, or whatever you choose! I li

This is definitely one of the best donuts shops in the region. I will say they are big sized and sit on the more heavier side in terms of density. On this particular style they are definitely 5 stars. All fillings are made to order and you can choose the flavor. They are pricy but they are worth it. I will say that you can get better glazed donuts elsewhere, but the filled and flavored ones are unbeatable.

INCREDIBLE donuts. Like genuinely top tier, best donut I?ve ever had. The blueberry donut is so soft it literally melts in your mouth. They have such a soft and delicate dough. The price is comparable to Krispy Kreme ? for a much superior donut. The coffee was very tasty as well! When I first poured it was cold- but the staff instantly made us a fresh pot!

Heritage Donuts is hands down one of the best donut shops in North Carolina, if not my top pick! From the moment you walk in, you?re greeted with the mouth-watering aroma of fresh, handcrafted donuts that you simply can?t resist. The variety they offer is great, but my absolute favorites are the Sugar and the Maple Bacon donuts. The balance of flavors is off the charts, especially with the Maple Bacon ? sweet, savory, and just the right amount of crunch! What sets Heritage Donuts apart from others is the s

In a town with so-so food, Heritage Donuts stands out as an exceptional donut shop. These would sell anywhere - they're delicious, reasonably priced, and fun without descending into gimmickry. We go at least twice a month, and everytime my family's in town. Keep it up guys!

What an amazing way to start the day! I've been in love with this little piece of heaven from the first visit. I'm a die-hard fan of Krispy Kreme, but with every year that passes, the size of their donuts shrink and the prices increase. Not to worry, Heritage Donuts is the perfect replacement! Location: Donuts + Icecream = Heaven is all I can say. Conveniently located at 1040 Forestville Rd Suite 132 in Wake Forest, it's a quick stop enroute to my favorite ice cream delight (Cold Stone Cremery), grocery sh

Delicious donuts! They are so fluffy and the glaze is tasty. Way better than your chain donut stores. Get a dozen when you go, because they?re so good they sell out fast. We also got the Apple fritters which are the best I?ve had in the area!

We love Heritage Donuts. My daughter is a donut connoisseur, and she prefers HD over anything. They are huge and soft and delicious! We?ve eaten them at the tables in the shop, taken them home to eat, and have called them in to pick up the following morning. The service is always great and the donuts always super fresh and delish!

One of the best and fluffiest donuts in North Carolina. They are big and delicious. Please come check them out. I drove from Raleigh to Wake Forest and let me tell you it was worth the drive.

In my 52 years of donut research, I have NEVER had donuts this good. We frequent Heritage Donuts but just brought a dozen in for our guests. Every guest RAVED!!!! My personal favorite, vanilla cream-filled, is filled on-the-spot, and is SWOON WORTHY! Keep spreading joy all over Wake Forest, Heritage Donuts!!!!

Softest donuts in NC. We have gotten many donuts at a time and they never disappoint. They went above and beyond after hours and on their day off for when we ordered 9 dozen to share with employees. For father's day I ordered a box full for breakfast and dessert. Made strawberry shortcake in the glazed donut. So good!

Went today for their grand opening! Waited in a short line outside. Was totally worth the wait!! Ordered a Specialty dozen for $22.99 and got a few additional big donuts. These donuts are HUGE!!!!!! They have both yeast risen and cake donuts. Great selection. The Specialty dozen includes 4 classic donuts, 4 specialty/filled donuts and 4 big donuts! They are open til 4pm Tuesday-Saturday and til 2 on Sundays.

First time visiting this donut shop that has already been getting rave reviews and selling out every Saturday morning. They did not disappoint. The yeast donuts are huge and light as a cloud. The customized filled donuts offer five options for filling, and the cake donuts are unique and fantastic. Great place for kids and families

Amazing donuts! Very fluffy and light, super delicious and humongous. Great selection to choose from. Also ordered 2 large coffees but was told they only had enough for 1 small cup "maybe." If they had offered to brew a fresh pot for us we would have happily waited (it was only 10:30am) instead of giving our business to the coffee shop down the street afterwards. We'll be back for the donuts for sure though!

Heard how wonderful they were and the donuts did not disappoint, they were amazing!! I bought a dozen and one that i LOVED was the cinnamon roll one, soft and cinnamony all around. The lady that attended to me wasn't super friendly - not much for conversation but of course very helpful. Can't wait till my next dozen! Must give them a try and hurry they sell out early.

We've been twice now, and there is definitely a sweet spot in timing to miss the line and wait time. Everything We've had was very good. The big donuts are truly big but light and fluffy. My absolute favorite is the apple fritter. If you've never had one, please try it. You can eat off one for a few days.

Wow! Thought I knew all the best donuts in Raleigh until I visited here. Soft, fresh textures. Large sizes of yeast or cake. Bars or Bismarcks filled as you order them. Large variety of both traditional glazing and fun, creative toppings. Friendly and knowledgeable service to boot!

Bring cash! There is a $5 minimum for using your card and thanks to the reasonable prices, that can take a few donuts! I was greeted right away by the employees and they were very friendly and energetic (it was just after 6 am when I came in). The shop is bright and very clean. I purchased a cinnamon bun and a strawberry sour cream cake donut.

Inside is cute and clean. Staff is friendly and efficient. There was a long line and it moved very fast. Our family of 6 got a diverse variety of donuts and everyone was happy. ?? Super delicious!! One of my favorite surprises?they have racks of glazed and chocolate glazed donuts waiting to be filled with the filling of your choice!! Omg so yummy!! Excited to have such a gem close by?a little scared for my waistline!

This place is amazing!! We come every Saturday for the fluffiest most delicious donuts. Never disappointed with their variety. They close at 4pm and 2pm on other days but they never make it to closing because these donuts are so good they sell out!! Run to this establishment and get some donuts.

My family and I love Heritage Donuts! Such a special morning treat. Staff is efficient and friendly - and the donuts are SO GOOD! I love the variety they have in store - plus you can stuff donuts with a filling of choice. Highly recommend!

One of the best donut experiences we?ve ever had. We?ve been fortunate enough to have them several times and they?ve never let us down. Quality made and fluffy with a variety of great flavors and classics. Thank you!

Best donuts for miles around! Everything was fresh and tasty! The coffee was terrific too.

They are the best donuts around! Thank you!!

Fantastic donuts! We?ve had a variety of their donuts on numerous occasions and they never disappoint. This is what real donuts should taste like. From the texture of the donuts to the real chocolate frosting, you cannot live or pass through Wake Forest without stopping here!

Donuts are huge but go early in the morning or it is packed and the selection is limited.

FINALLY! An a-glaze-ing donut shop!!! The sizes are super generous, they have dozens of flavors/toppings as well as fresh filling options. We can?t wait to go back!

been here 3x in the past month , i love the donuts SO MUCH. they?re so good, nothing better.

The best donuts I've ever had, period. I've been to a lot of independent donut shops up and down the East Coast, and parts of the Midwest. These donuts are perfection. The plain glazed donuts are my standard test, along with Bavarian creme. Both were incredible. The plain glazed reheated perfectly in the microwave the next day. (We found 10 seconds to be perfect in our 1000W microwave). Update: if they have the crumb cake donut, I highly recommend it.

Krispy Kreme... Daylight... Duck... Dunkin'... MEH! All these PALE in comparison to Heritage. The line was out the door this Saturday morning. These are some of the best doughnuts I've eaten and just a few miles from home.

Delicious! I love that you can pick your doughnut & have it filled with a choice of several fillings. There is a good selection of varieties too. This store sells the best!

I really wish they would update their hours. I?ve arrived on Sunday several times. 11:30am, 12pm,, 1pm, 1:30pm and they have always been closerd. I get, until you run out. Either make more frign inventory or adjust the hours. I have yet to be able to experience this place. I hear the donuts are great too. Mgmt/owners do a better job, PLEASE.

I've tried just about every donut shop in the Triangle area and this one is the absolute best! The blueberry is supreme! My whole family was amazed at how good they were. We'll definitely be regular customers.

Great selection of donuts that are all very tasty. The coffee is very good as well. The staff comes off as sort of rude and there could be more seating and waiting area inside but overall the donuts are very good.

Great donuts. I went today for the first time and I will definitely be back. I went with the basic glazed donut and it was as good as any and better than most. My wife had what looked like a Bavarian cream donut, but you can get it filled with several different kinds of filling at the time of purchase. Why didn?t anyone think of this before?! I?m sure it can be a bit more time consuming, but a great idea. The biggest problem I had was knowing what the specialty donuts were in the case. They are on the men

Once you open the door, the aroma of the doughnuts hits you and doesn't let go. When you finally eat one, it's magic ??

Great donuts, good service and nice clean store!

Was trying to think of something other than cake for my daughter's birthday and tried this place because I happened to drive by. WOW!!!! Every other review is not exaggerated - the donuts were FRESH and sooo fluffy and airy. Soo much better then all the mass produced factory options out there. Absolutely delicious and my kids loved them too!! We will definitely be coming back!

We were running errands in Wake Forest when the donut craving hit. Quick search, and we Heritage Donuts was right down the road. It was late in the day, they close early, but we chose a dozen from those left. The glazed are like sugary clouds! The chocolate glazed, too! We also had plain, blueberry, and the apple fritter. Delicious. Heritage puts the chain donut places to shame.

Donuts are great but they are always running out. 1 pm on a Tuesday with 15 donuts and 3 choices is ridiculous!! This is not the first time. People eat donuts all day not just in the am. If you going to sell donuts in Wake Forest you need to make a lot more,,!! Thanks for your response. And I know all about predicting your business since I've run restaurants for over 30 years. I always give food places the first benefit but this happens almost Every Time I come in in the afternoon. The loss of some donut

This place is my new favorite local place - huge, fresh, delicious donuts and their apple fritters are the best anywhere.

The donuts are always delicious and the service is fast and friendly.

Delicious donuts and Great customer service . Jonny is so sweet

This is the premier shop if you gotta soothe that sweet tooth but don't have time for average. This can cause fights in the office, but then brings people together again in perfect circles of joy! Grab a few extra of your favorite one, or you'll just have to go back again twice in one day.

BEST DONUTS EVER! I am not even kidding. Heritage Donuts are always fresh and delicious. They have a wonderful selection of the most delectable donuts and pastries you have ever tasted. They are by far our family favorite. The best part of Heritage Donuts is that they are NUT FREE!!!! Our son is allergic to peanuts and tree nuts. It is so wonderful that he can go into Heritage Donuts and pick out anything he wants to eat! So, so wonderful!!! For people with nut allergies, this is a VBD (very big deal - lol

They have some very tasty donuts. They have choices of donuts that you can have filled with your choice of filling. The fillings are all very tasty. I wish it would spread through the donuts a bit more, but that's a minor complaint. The specialty donuts are really tasty too. I had a s'mores donut with a toasted marshmallow on top that I really enjoyed. I recommend this place for a great donut.

Amazing as usual. Ordered 30 donuts on demand for my son's school faculty- in and out in 10 minutes. Thank you

I made the mistake of strolling in on a Sunday shortly before they closed. I managed to snag 3 donuts because they were almost completely sold out which only made me want to come back another day just earlier. The place is spotless, staff was friendly and my donuts were absolutely DELICIOUS!! ????????

Delicious! I've gotten these for some office meetings and they've been a hit every time. Their yeast donut with the old fashioned crumbled on top is one of my favorite donuts I've ever had! And while their fun flavors are great, they also do a wonderful job at the classics. You can't go wrong here!

SO GOOD!!! These are definitely in the top 2 of all donuts in the Triangle area...in my humble opinion. Fresh, soft, delicious donuts! I couldn't want more.

My family loves these donuts. The custard in the Boston cream is incredible. The only possible problem (I?m not sure it?s really a problem) is that the custard in other doughnuts like DD taste chemically and gross after being spoiled by these.

holy smokes! I just got my second round of donuts there and everyone needs to try the donut that gets filled with one of 6 fillings RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOU.... let me repeat the filled donuts are filled on the spot. My god those were great. We have tried many of the different styles and all of them are home runs. We the customers have a slight learning curve because there are so many choices but these are top 5 donuts I have ever had. The big box guys should be happy right now there is just one location! go

The donuts from this place is outstanding! Donuts are large and very tasty! Lots of variety, but I?m a plain donut type of guy!

We have been driving past for a while wondering when they would be open and finally got to try the donuts on opening day! There were so many too choose from and we wanted them all! We chose our top 6 and all donuts were SO GOOD! We especially thought it was unique that the filled donuts you could choose your filling-my favorite was raspberry filled with chocolate icing. Will definitely return!

I CANNOT with these donuts!!!! I literally have to move my residency; my family & I are moving far away from this location; these donuts are too GOOD!! The deliciousness ? freshness of these decadent well balanced donuts are worth it! Amazing ???? ??

These donuts are amazing!! Before I found this place, I had yet to find a decent donut shop besides the sub par chains scattered across town! This place KNOWS how to do donuts the RIGHT way! These donuts are just like the donuts I grew up eating in my home town on the west coast. I recommend this place to anyone and everyone! And my kids love these donuts too, so I will be a lifelong customer for sure!

Delicious donuts! We tried the Old Fashioned and it was probably the best I've ever had! They have a variety of flavors to choose from. My only wish is that they offered some gluten-free options since I can't tolerate much gluten in my diet and I want to try all of their flavors! There is a $5 credit card minimum FYI

Someone brought donuts from here and I tried their Boston Cream donut and it was so good. I definitely want to check out the shop.

The best donuts on wake forest, so delicious ??

I'm in trouble. These donuts are awesome! We ordered a specialty dozen and had a family taste test. Family approves and wants to go back and try all of the others. :) I am excited to have a locally owned donut shop close by for the occasional treat (or maybe a little more than occassional). The staff there was very polite and patient as we picked our donuts (which is difficult to do with so many great choices).

Great donuts and friendly fast service. Would highly recommend and will definitely be going back!

Wonderful addition to the area! We have popped in for a donut every weekend since the opening and not been disappointed yet. I personally just love a plain chocolate donut or cinnamon twist once in awhile, and they have filled those cravings perfectly. This is exactly the kind of shop that deserves the community's support.

Very good donuts but a little pricey compared to other donut places. They?re bigger though. Be careful because if you have only one or two specialty donuts in your box they?ll charge you a lot more. I bought a half dozen with 2 donuts with a couple M&M?s on them and the rest regular and chocolate glazed, and the price went from 7.99 to 12.99. That?s too much for a few M&M?s. Edit: Bumped up to 4 stars following owner?s reply and explanation. The goal was not to bash, we all make mistakes so we can learn f

They are the absolute best! Way bigger than their competitors at a great price. Don't sleep on the filled cake-style doughnut!!

We've tried a variety of donuts now from here and all of them have been delicious. Everything has a good soft interior and things like apple fritters and cake donuts have a nice crunch on the outside. They hands down the best donuts in Wake Forest and some of the best apple fritters in the Raleigh area.

Best donuts I've ever had and I've had donuts from all over.

I can definitely see why this place has a 4.9 star rating. I wanted to try everything! My dad owns a bakery in PA and haven't found anything close since moving down here. I think I've found it! Will definitely take my dad next time he visits. I had the bacon maple and pinecone. The pinecone was a little too sweet for me but the maple bacon was very savory, fresh, soft, it was everything! Highly recommend this place! Also thought it was interesting how they fill the donuts upon request. Cool idea!

I want to give this place more stars but I don't understand how a place closes at 4 but sells out by 12 which tells me they don't make enough donuts and want to leave early because they close. I don't think that's fair to the customers.Thats not good business

My daughter kept telling me about how good this place is. I always got there after they were sold out (that should have been my ah ha moment of how good the donuts are), until yesterday. Hands down the best donut I've had. The donuts are so big, that I shared the one I purchased for myself with my coworkers and they agree it was the best. Now, I'm in charge of bringing the donuts to work because I live so close to Heritage Donuts. We work nights so this may be a challenge for me to make it their in time, be

This establishment makes me very happy. Donuts are a treat that I don't eat super often, but I do have high standards and Heritage Donuts is legit. Flavor, value, texture, variety, filling done on the spot when you order. All around solid donut shop.

As most people most likely know already they have the best doughnuts around. They fill their fillable doughnuts when you order them. Doughnuts area a little pricey but they are 2 to 3 times larger than Krispy Kreme. I think they are better as well. Everytime I go they are super busy but get you through the line quickly. Highly recommend getting your doughnuts here.

Wish they had updated their hours, Google maps said they were very busy..... yet their closed.

YOU. MUST. GO. TO. HERE. 1. Seriously, best donuts on the planet, 2. Donuts are HUGE! 3. Very reasonably priced!

Best donuts I?ve ever had!!!! Amazing taste, great variety, and awesome staff. If you haven?t tried them yet, you?re missing out!!! So glad they came to town :)

Local donuts. They offer a great selection of cake donuts and yeast donuts. Partial to the toasted coconut myself. Fast service.

So far each donut we have tried has been very good. The favorite is definitely the maple bacon.

These doughnuts are the best I've ever had and they are huge! Baker's Dozen used to be my favorite doughnut spot, until now. You must try Heritage Donuts. They do cost a bit more, and if you order a dozen, it's exactly 12, not 13. However, I believe it's worth it.

Hands down, these donuts will make you act nuts. They were delicious!! All different kinds and sizes. My family was surprised and very pleased. Will be making another trip. Loved loved it.

We got a specialty dozen and a couple of apple fritters, as well as a dozen donut holes. They were bigger than I expected so idk if we can finish them all but they are so worth it. The breading part was better than Krispy Kreme and the frosting was better as well. The customer service was great. Both girls were so sweet and took pride in the look of their order opening the box and asking if they looked okay. I will definitely be frequenting their shop from now on and we drove from an hour away.

The service is great and the doughnuts are better! The doughnuts are always fresh and tasty. For filled items you have your choice of fillings! Best doughnuts around, give them a try!

We absolutely love these donuts! We make the hour and half drive just to get them as a treat. Staff is always friendly!

Donuts was good, but was told there's a $5 minimum on a credit or debit card. Sorry, it's 2023. I don't get the strategy that wastes the staff's time by "not" selling something selected and bagged, or over-charges what is now a one-time-only customer.

This place is a gem. We had the chocolate iced and maple iced donuts, which were both fantastic. Price was spectacular. Instead of going to Krispy Kreme or Dunkin Donuts, come here!

Best donuts ?? ever!! Forget krispy cream this is my favorite place for my favorite donuts ??????

Great texture and flavor of the donuts. Also, good customer service anytime I have gone. I drive 35 minutes past multiple donuts spots just for these

Donuts are the best in Wake Forest. Excellent customer service. Taste so so good and reasonably priced.

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