Hill Top Bakery

Hill Top Bakery

Reviews Summary

Hilltop Bakery is consistently praised as a top-tier bakery, renowned for its exceptional donuts, particularly the Persians and triple chocolate varieties. Reviewers highlight the homemade quality, generous portions, and friendly service. Many consider it the best in the Fox Valley area, with loyal customers returning for its nostalgic, family-owned charm. While most reviews are glowing, a rare mention notes occasional inconsistency in donut texture. The bakery excels in both classic and specialty items, from pastries to custom orders, making it a must-visit for sweet treats.

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

100 E 7th St

Kaukauna, Wisconsin 54130

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 6AM-4PM
Wednesday 6AM-4PM
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Customer Reviews

I lived 3 blocks from Hill Top for years, and I moved to St. Louis 13 years ago. Every time I come back, I have to get my Hill Top fix. I consider myself a huge donut connoisseur, and Hill Top's are my all-time favorite donuts. The lemon creme filled one will be in my dreams until the next time I return. They're a little pricer than some other shops, but it's totally worth it for the quality. Best. Donuts. Ever.

The best doughnuts in NE WI! $2 for freshly baked.

?????????? Hilltop Bakery: A Wisconsin Treasure, One Doughnut at a Time Hilltop Bakery isn?t just a local favorite, it?s a community institution. You don?t just walk into this place for a doughnut. You walk into generations of tradition, care, and craftsmanship that?s rare to find in today?s world of mass-produced everything. Their doughnuts are the stuff of legend. There?s an unmistakable heart to what they do, and you can taste it in every bite. The recipes feel timeless, passed down and perfected over

Made a special order of 100 donuts for a party. Ordered half iced, half plain with containers of icing and sprinkles on the side. Order was on time, had help bringing it to my vehicle and got insight from Gabby herself on how best to use the products they supplied. But best of all, everything was absolutely delicious! The donut decorating station was the hit of the party, and even those who didn't want to decorate, devoured the already done ones. These are the best people, making and serving the BEST donuts

When you?re looking for a premium donut that has quality ingredients, this is the place to go to. Freshly made, you don?t taste any artificial ingredients, and this is an authentic heritage bakery that truly knows the quality of putting out a good product, but their customer service was also excellent. Outstanding!

Had a co worker bring in a half dozen for all of us. First time trying them after hearing about them for a long time. The cr?me filled long johns and the pershing doughnuts were absolutely amazing. The taste of a local bakery always is more delectable and fresh than other store made ones. Will plan on getting more soon.

The donut I had was still a little doughy. I was eyeing up a sugar ring though that I?m positive would?ve been better.

BEST DONUTS Ever! Triple chocolate will blow you away. Prices very fair. The donuts are huge. Worth a special trip.

Hill Top is famous in NE Wisconsin, and for good reason. This full service Bakery has it all. Ready-made items, custom orders, special events, and more. It's best to arrive early or order in advance, or your favorites may sell out.

Always good quality donuts and the staff is so friendly and knowledgeable!

Thank you. It was a welcoming environment. The person that helped us was kind even though we showed very close to when the store was going to close for the day.

I absolutely love this bakery! I remember the donuts were amazing and the cake they made for my son's wedding was awesome and beautiful , I wish I had a picture of it. Unfortunately I moved to Milwaukee so I don't get there very often but I will always remember this bakery fondly. The owners are long time friends of mine and they are some of the nicest people I know!!

My mother-in-law recommended Hill Top for my wedding because of their unique "donut cakes." My husband doesn't like actual cake, so I knew we were doing donuts for our wedding. Hill Top did a wonderful job with the guests' donuts and with the cutting donut! We went with long johns and ring donuts with sprinkles. They were all beautiful and tasted delicious. Even a few days later (once I was back at work), my coworkers appreciated the last of them! Additionally, their scones and cookies are great too!

We stopped for donuts during our trip because this place had great reviews. We were not disappointed! There was a huge selection donts, cupcakes, breads, pies and more. The donuts were generously sized. The Boston Cream was great! We hear that on weekend they have maple bacon donuts.

Best bakery in the valley! Cakes, pies, danishes, doughnuts ,and cupcakes. Yummy ??

I just had Hill Top donuts for the first time yesterday when a vendor brought a few boxes to the office. I don't really go for donuts, more a bagel person, but these were incredible. REAL donuts, PERFECT fry, the powdered sugar ones were especially outstanding.

A great place to get donuts and custom birthday cakes

Hilltop is the top. I didn't realize how spoiled I was with hand made fresh bakery until I moved away. I've had several friends give me their 'best donut ever' and in a taste test Hilltop wins every.single.time. The competition's futile donut attempts don't even come close to the taste of Hilltop. Whenever I get close to the valley I have to stop in for a chocolate sprinkle ring and a chocolate milk. And the staff are always pleasant (even with such early morning hours) If you haven't been there it's worth

We love their donuts!

Favorite local bakery in Kaukauna! The best part is it's walking distance from my house. You can just smell the aroma of the amazing donuts, cookies, bread, etc. as you get close. Have to get their donuts fresh - it's when they are best!

Best bakery in the Fox Valley! I've been going here for over 40 years and their quality and quantity has only gotten better. Their donuts are absolutely AMAZING!!

The worst cake I?ve had by a bakery. It was a 3 layer cake. It was very dry. Tasted like a hint of licorice. My wife requested some lemon filling. We got lemon filling with no icing between the layers. You don?t make a cake without icing between the layers. We?re going to Festival Foods next time for our cake orders. The only good thing about this cake is that I won?t gain any weight off of it. (It went to the trash)

Literally a gem hidden in the middle of a neighborhood. Buried off the main drag this place only survives because of its insatiable following. Growing up in the area hilltop is the gold standard in donuts. I like almost everything they make. Persians have to be my favorite. If you got a sweet tooth and are in the area you will not be disappointed. Also worth adding that this place is a great value 5 bucks buys more stuff then I'd dare eat alone

Great doughnuts and other things!

Amazing bakery! I've enjoyed their donuts for the past 20+ plus years. stop on by and you will not be disappointed!

My first encounter with these doughnuts was at a yard sale in Grand chute. The owners daughter had them for sale at her yard sale. I am a huge fan of doughnuts. I decided it was finally time to visit this place to get me some delicious doughnuts. Heads up, Appleton has crappy doughnuts. Second encounter with Hill Top, I drove down from Appleton to get me a great doughnut. The place was busy which means, a lot of people love these doughnuts. I got me a dozen of the most delicious, mouth watering doughnuts. C

Hands down the best bakery in the Valley... You will never eat another donut anywhere else again... it's just not worth the money or the calories... Amazing!

Ordered a cake for a birthday and it was not only delicious but they did a half and half for us and it cost less than a dried out grocery store cake. Donuts and croissants are also amazing and the prices are reasonable. I cant wait to try the pie next time.

I drove 30 minutes to this place, totally worth it. Loved the donuts and shared them with the office. Great job, could expect to wait because it?s a small family owned business. But I didn?t have to.

Rude employees asked to use the bathroom for my three year old. They wouldn?t even look at me to say no! The girl who helped I had to ask several times what things were before getting an answer. Don?t go unless you want to be treated with rudeness and sulky teenagers.

I can remember going here forever, as well as my parents do when they were younger. This is a great place with great donuts. Absolutely stop here for at least one donut, cookie, cake, or baked bread one time. You won't regret it.

There is a reason locals refer to Hilltop as the "Holyland" of baked goods, "The Lambeau Field" of bakeries and "The Disneyland of Donuts". We are all spoiled rotten by this iconic glory of sugars and dough. Just look at the picture, guess which box came from Hilltop! There is no comparison, no substitute! Go... Just go. They never disappoint... Period.

The donuts!!! The bakery has a really home-y feel to it, and makes my dad's favorite donuts, that my dad has never ate a donut as far as I've known

We moved from WI to AK. Haven?t had a pastry as delicious as Hilltops since we left

I got super lucky and got a fresh pumpkin pie for our Thanksgiving celebration tomorrow!! Feels like I won the lottery! Rolls, and everything is so awesome!

Amazing Donut Cakes! I get one every year for a birthday. The donuts here are delicious! I go out of my way to get these donuts. You wont find any better!

I love Hill Top Bakery. There is no comparison. And today when I had my hands full with kids, the associate carried my donuts to my car for me. Great service!

Love Hill Top Bakery. Any time I'm in town I will make a trip to the bakery. Haven't found any bakery as good as Hill Top anywhere else.

The best pies as they always have a nice flaky crust! The customer service is great. Whoever helps me is always pleasant and helpful. My favorite bakery.

This place is just the best!!

The best donuts since Tastee bakery in Appleton closed! I ventured into the laundromat for the ?? on college & badger Ave. I would ?? To know all the locations they?re available?!

Great little bakery. I will pick up donuts for work...never fails I get at least a few people each time asking where I got them. Good bread, brownies, cookies, peanut squares, etc.

It is the best pastries ever! Don't go hungry you will say yes to everything! I got a cherry pie today and it was scrumptious!

We love Hilltop! Been going there since I was a little kid. Chocolate filled doughnuts and cherry chip cookies are delish.

Triple Chocolate Doughnut = Amazing Paczki = Amazing All things thing that are good from there. Great service.

Super great goodies! Cookies, doughnuts, cakes, bars, breads, you name it! Now with the holidays they have special treats like divinity, iced cookies, stollen! You so have to stop! ?

My absolute favorite bakery of all time! Their doughnuts are amazing! There?s nothing like a hilltop Persian!

This is my home town bakery. Their chocolate-filled donuts are amazing and I have to go get one every time I come back to visit.

Today is National Donut Day. Excellent donuts and recommended by Mayor Penterman. I would add a picture but my two are gone.

Hill top always has the best baked goods!! I've been going here since i was a little kid.

If you're looking for a smaller Bakery that reminds you of walking into your grandmother's kitchen while she's baking. Hilltop Bakery should be your #1 choice.

Donuts are the best, also picked up some of the fresh Maple syrup. Staff was friendly and helpful.

Great service this morning.

Best bakery in the Fox River Valley area.

Awesome selection. great prices. and fun yummy gift ideas!! Fast check out

Such good donuts and cakes. His cute and breads are fresh baked every day.

Really friendly nice bakery! Everything tastes great every time.

Great people and always good bakery variety for the value.

Best donuts in the Fox valley hands down!

Best doughnuts around. I've been going here my entire life.

Have always loved this bakery. Such nice people working there too.

You'll have a difficult time finding another place with donuts on this level. Hilltop Donuts>All Other Donuts

This place is worth the drive from Appleton for their donuts! The Zebra donut is amazing!

I've only bought cookies but they've all been wonderful.

Great bakery, definitely recommend triple chocolate doughnut cake for a birthday!

Best doughnuts and cakes in the Fox Valley

Hilltop's nut white Persian donuts are the best I've ever had.

Some of the best bakery. If you go through kaukauna, it's a definite place to stop

Great donuts & custom birthday cakes!

The baked goods are as good or better than any other bakery in the valley.

Must try a cherry chip cookie! Good prices Great treats

Awesome! Bought bread, donuts, a pie and a kringle! Service was outstanding!

Best donuts!!! Must stop and delight your tastebuds

Family owned, great service. High quality , tasty ! Stop everytime I'm in town.

Awesome food and service. Can be very busy but they get you served asap.

Picked up donuts and treats. They were good but nothing special

Love Hilltop Bakery! Best bakery around by far!

Omg!!! Chocolate filled chocolate doughnut with chocolate icing!! Best I've ever had!

Friendly and incredibly fresh donuts and worth the trip

I have not had donuts that good since VanThuls in Kimberly.

Very nice ladies! Great baked goods!

The best bakery in the Fox Valley

Best donuts in the valley!!!

Amazing donuts, a must try bake shop!

Hilltop makes the absolute best bakery!!

Awesome pastries, always pleased with what I buy.

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