Jack's Donuts of Ft. Wayne

Jack's Donuts of Ft. Wayne

Reviews Summary

Jack's Donuts receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with most reviews praising the friendly staff, excellent service, and delicious donuts. Many highlight unique offerings like vegan and gluten-free options, with favorites including tiger tails, apple fritters, and specialty flavors. The shop is consistently described as clean, efficient, and welcoming, though a few critiques mention smaller portion sizes, occasional quality issues (like underfilled donuts or hair incidents), and limited variety. Despite minor complaints, customers frequently emphasize it's worth the trip, calling it the best in town for classic and elevated donuts. The warm atmosphere and standout service often leave a lasting impression.

About This Listing

Has Chocolate Variety
Has Yeast Donuts
Has Coffee Flavors
Has Fruit Flavors
Artisan Made
Family Owned Business
Has Seasonal Products

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.*

Features

Has Chocolate Variety
Has Yeast Donuts
Has Coffee Flavors
Has Fruit Flavors
Artisan Made
Family Owned Business
Has Seasonal Products

Contact Information

Address

6731 W Jefferson Blvd

Fort Wayne, Indiana 46804

Hours

Monday 5:45AM-7PM
Tuesday 5:45AM-7PM
Wednesday 5:45AM-7PM
Thursday 5:45AM-7PM
Friday 5:45AM-7PM
Saturday 6AM-6PM
Sunday 7AM-2PM

Customer Reviews

This a great local chain. They have some unique choices, plus standard donut fare. Some unique flavors are PBJ, Key Lime, Lemon filled, and...wait, wait...Chocolate frosted chocolate donut filled with raspberry jelly. They are all great, but that one was incredible. Blueberry cake and the Tiger Tail are also great. Staff here is very nice and knowledgeable.

We love Jack's! Have since the day they opened. They are so much better than Dunkin Donuts, and they've been our go-to for years. Until recently. I don't know what is happening during the making of the donuts, but there seems to have been a downwards shift of quality the last handful of times we have been there. We've gotten donuts that don't seem to be very fresh, and the filled donuts we got on our last trip left us super disappointed. I took a picture of our filled powdered lemon custard donut so you can

My daughter doesn?t care for cake, so for her birthday she asked for donuts from Jack?s. We couldn?t have been happier with our experience! We asked for 3 dozen donuts and told them they were for a Halloween themed birthday party. They gave us the cutest donuts and everyone at the party raved about them. We will definitely be going back for all of our party donut needs!

I finally made it to Jack's Donuts on North Anthony. I don't think they have a specific FB page yet, so I tagged the Jefferson location. This is absolutely the Anthony location by Firefly and Concordia. Mom came over the other day and she can never turn down trying a new donut shop in the area. We ended up getting two each. I picked the lemon old fashioned, and apple fritter. I like the fluffy texture of the lemon one, and then the doughy texture of the fritter. Both were really satisfying. Mom got the t

I?ve been here twice, and plan to come many more times. The workers are lovely, the donuts are soooo good. Today I learned they have coffee and different drinks, I didn?t know what I wanted, and she suggested the Tiger Latte. It?s delicious! Thank you

Absolutely the best doughnuts I've ever had. I just had the churro doughnuts, and they have now topped my favorites list, even over the jalape?o doughnuts, which are insanely good! The staff is always friendly and fast and the coffee is hot and ready quickly as well. I didnt know i liled doughnuts until i had one from Jack's, they are the best!

Apple Fritters are amazing!!! So sad when they run out!! Wish there was a microwave on the premises, though. Coffee is NOT hot, even though I was assured it WAS. Haha. I now know 150 degrees, as I was told, is lukewarm. Seating uncomfortable and cold, this is a to-go place.

It was late in the day when my grandson and I got there...And those donuts were still so good!

Best classic donuts in Fort Wayne, there I said it! We got a variety of classics but my favorite was the Tiger Bun.

The donuts are delicious. My favorite is the tiger tail and the key lime filled donut. They have lots of selection and unique flavors (like that key lime). The customer service can't be beat, you walk in and are instantly greeted by a smiling face and an employee who seems genuinely happy to help you. It's just a fantastic place to get your donut fix.

The donuts are quality and tasty. The service was great. The overall experience was good, recommended.

Fresh, delicious donuts! Friendly staff, clean store. If you enjoy donuts, Jack's donuts is one of the best in Fort Wayne.

These donuts are not only delicious but they are large and in charge. The staff was so friendly! They were willing to explain the flavors to us and entertain all of our goofy jokes. The donuts were so fresh and fun. Our favorites were the caramel roll with peanuts and that blueberry cake donut. So good! ??

I can?t wait to go back for more! Definitely going to be making the stop in before work more often. Fresh, good, delicious. Coffee was strong in flavor as well. I stopped for the first time for national donut day and Jack?s did not disappoint. Everyone at work was happy with the donuts!

Super nice staff. Really helpful and the food is delicious. My wife loved her latte.

Quick friendly service, well baked yeast-risen doughnuts, glazed properly, large variety, decent prices, and they even added an extra one for my girls when we got a box of a half-dozen! 5/5 ?? highly recommended SW Allen Co./Ft. Wayne, IN donut shop

These doughnuts are amazing! I took some to work for my coworkers birthday and I swear every single person commented on how delicious they were! The staff was super nice and they were wearing masks and gloves.

Super cute donut place on the southwest side of the Fort. The staff was friendly and helpful. Lots of choices!! I was surprised at the variety! We got a dozen, so we could try several different donuts. Our favorite was the blueberry cake donut!

Awesome place to get donuts. The employee's where so nice. Definitely a huge selection of donuts. We will definitely come back...

Very friendly staff working here. The donuts are super fresh everytime I stop by. The glazed donut is my favorite, especially warmed up. Thank you for having gluten free options! I just wish they had gluten free donut holes!!

I live approximately 30- 35 minutes from Jack's. Worth the drive for the delicious doughnuts and wonderful Frappuccino! The staff are very friendly and helpful! 5 stars everytime I've been there!

I LOVE local places. I'm disappointed with this one. I've been to their Anthony location 3 time and 2 out of the 3 have been lack luster and disappointing. First disappointing time was when I was being helped and the person behind the counter bags my donuts then set them behind her so she can help someone else at the register. Which normally I wouldn't be upset. But the thing that got me was she stopped waiting on me to wait on someone WHO WAS NOT IN LINE. This young guy was just standing at the register

If we work weekends at GM, I usually come in to get donuts for the people we work with. I love coming to Jack's because the donuts are great, and they always throw in a few extras. This was the first time they didn't give extras, and she wasn't the happy type of person we always get. We purchased 2 dozen ?? plus donut holes. ?????? Sad moments in our lives...

Thanks to my new pals Heidi and Kelly at #jacksdoughnutsfw for the best service of any #doughnut shop on the planet.. if you are in #fortwayne stop by you won?t be disappointed! The best coffee and doughnuts at reasonable prices in a good location served by great people ! #trumanbeaverbooks #writer #

I love the staff, the donuts never disappoint. Love the variety.

Dont taste like they did when they 1st opened the location on W Jefferson. Bought a half dozen they were dry and had gobs of icing on them.

One of the best donuts I?ve ever had. Amazing customer service. Friendly faces and attitudes. Makes ya wanna come back.

I generally go to neighborhood bakeries for morning donuts. However, Jack's donuts offers the same small town atmosphere with big city options. As well as traditional. The girls that work here are very kind and patient. Line moves very fast so if you're in a rush this is a great option. Obviously this review is specific to this location. ????

For National Donut Day, had to stop and get a few.First time trying them out today. Got the featured donut Cookie Monster, classic glazed, Apple Fritter, PB&J and PB roll. Very good donuts. PB&J tastes just like a PB&J ??. Kids were very excited for donuts this morning. Mom win, lol??

Have gotten donuts a couple times over the last few months and they're so small!! Some don't taste as fresh, variety has gone down, and the size of majority of them are almost half of what they used to be. Prices are still the same though. A waste of money. Showing up to a work meeting with these little donuts is a bit embarrassing. Hope they return back to the original sizes!

Excellent and fresh donuts. I especially love the tiger tails and chocolate twist. However, I got some iced blackberry sage infused black tea recently and it had zero flavor other than unsweetened black tea. All of my other experiences have been great.

I stopped here for a quick dozen of donuts to surprise a parishioner who just had a knee replacement and they were very happy! Jack makes the most scrumptious donuts that evaporate in seconds!

Really happy with my experience as a first timer to this place! Had perhaps the best overall gluten free donuts that were not grainy, sandy, dry, or unpleasantly dense. These tasted so like the glutenous versions I had to do a double take! The cinnamon ones in particular were scrumptious. Also tried their pomegranate iced tea which was the perfect complement to wash down the delicious donuts with. Definitely coming back!

The donuts are great. That goes without saying! I wanted to leave a review to comment on how good the customer service is here. Every time I go, the employees are smiling and friendly and I feel like that is really saying something since I'm sure they must go in hours before the rest of us are waking up. The donut shop a couple doors down could use a lesson ;)

Great place, the food was fantastic and the service even better. Had higher expectations on the Croissant donut (its really a glazed croissant, not a donut)

I just moved to Fort Wayne on 10/31/2023. I came into Jacks Donuts for an application, and was met with two of the most friendly people I?ve met! There was a person named Sam who was so kind and helpful, and another lady who I regrettably didn?t get the name of but she was so sweet and seemed genuinely happy. It meant a lot to me as a customer to be welcomed to the area by such open people! Even if I don?t get the job, people should DEFINITELY come here just for the atmosphere and great donuts. I sure will!

Very good! Bigger than I thought they'd be. Couldn't get a picture of all of them because the kids got to them so quick.

Excellent customer service. Yummy donuts and coffee. You should definitely try them! ????

Nothing beats a great donut served with good hot coffee and a great smile Heidi and Kelli always are there to make you laugh and smile.

???? Favorite is the lemon old fashioned! Vegan donuts are on Tuesday and Thursdays!

We had a Tiger Tail and an Apple Fritter and they were both really good! It had a fun atmosphere inside and the service was great!

Their donuts are good (not the best I've had). However, their service is great. The team there has always greeted me with a smile.

My boyfriend & I stopped in this evening (Oct 6) at around 5pm to grab a cold brew and a few donuts. I didn?t catch their name but the employee who made my drink & got our donuts was so incredibly friendly & helpful. I wasn?t sure how I wanted my drink made or which donuts I wanted but they were able to help me decide & were very patient with my extreme indecisiveness. When we got out to the car, the first thing we said to each other was ?THAT is how a business gets return customers!? I really wish I would

Great donuts and everyone in there is just so friendly!

We had heard about this place and wanted to try it out. They were okay. You mostly taste all the sugar and little flavor. Customer service was excellent. The store is clean and the prices are reasonable. Our rating is for the donuts. The average customer would probably love these donuts. Give them a try for yourself. For foodies it?s an okay donut but not necessarily at the top of our list.

We hired Jack?s donuts for my wedding and oh my goodness it was amazing. We had 5 varieties of cake donuts (red velvet, pumpkin, applesauce, coffee cake, and blueberry). All of the donuts tasted amazing and our guest were raving about them. They looked beautiful on the plates. The service we received was nothing short of phenomenal. I would recommend Jack?s for any event. Yum!

Jack's Donuts are incredible. Their Apple Fritter will change your life. They are always professional, nice and timely. Multiple times they have allowed me to pick up orders before they open, so I can deliver donuts to my night shift team. Thank you Jack's, the best donuts in Fort Wayne!

Best donuts in the Fort! Delicious ??

Tiny donuts that are barely filled, wouldn?t even call it filled. 1.70$ and 2.25$ for ?special? donuts. Been hoping it?d be something on North Anthony, but it?s not. Stick to Toms. I?m sure they?ll capitalize on the congested area and lack of options. Gas station donuts are better. .

Love these donuts. Several delicious flavors. Nothing majorly fancy(but great donuts so they don't need unwanted fluff or hype)- fair prices with a friendly staff! True jem of donuts.

First time there nice variety. I will return.

First time there this morning. Great selection, full shelves, and outstanding taste! I think they are the best donuts in town. Also very friendly staff! We'll definitely be back!

Always great donuts and service here. Very friendly staff too.

Stopped in this morning to grab some doughnuts for my coworkers! The case was packed with delicious looking doughnuts. The staff was in good spirits and very helpful. I grabbed a couple of their prepacked dozens and a tiger tail for myself! It was so good. Light and airy with just the right amount of glaze. Super stoked to have a place like this in Fort Wayne. Thanks Jacks!

Best donuts in town. I would consider the style here as elevated classic donuts. Everything they make is perfectly executed with an elevated twist to make each flavor unique. Price is on par with Rise n Roll; Jack's donuts are a bit smaller (RNR donuts are huge) but the execution and flavor are better. Ted's donuts were my former favorite; they're less expensive but very well executed classic donuts. A standout for me was their special, a jalapeno donut. It had cooked minced jalapeno inside, glaze and cou

Gave them a second chance since we were back in town visiting. Bought three donuts. Flavor was off on the filling. The taste was off, and one of the donuts was tougher to eat. Service was good, store was semi clean

Jack?s serves very good donuts and coffee. I did not give 5 stars because it is 7:36 am on Sunday, 9/11/22 and I don?t have any donuts. Their website and the sign on the window say that they open at 7am on Sundays. I pulled up to the store this morning at 7:08 and they were not open. A waste of time and gas, but the biggest disappointment is that I don?t have any donuts.

This is the only place to get donuts in the Fort. I stopped by this morning to get a donut. They asked how my day was and when I told them that I was heading to the hospital to visit my mother who is in ICU, they gave me two dozen donuts to take for the staff taking care of her!! That really just made me smile! Thanks so much for the wonderful product provided by even better people!! You really made my day. Thank you so much.

There's a girl in here with red hair she is absolutely amazing her customer service and hard work is so amazing the donuts are good they're always fresh and this is way better place than Dunkin' Donuts I absolutely recommend them

All the staff are literally so sweet. We went in the for the first time today with our 10 month old and they were very kind to our baby and us. ?? Also gave us a couple donut holes so she could have some sweets too. Will for sure be coming here for donuts more often. ??

My husband got paczki on Fat Tuesday from Jacks and they were the best we?ve had. I had them 12 hours later and they still tasted fresh and delicious!

The people here are so sweet and generous!!! The atmosphere is always very comfortable and all of their donuts are super tasty..

Stopped next door to eat lunch and decided a desert was needed! We got way more then we expected. The staff was over the top great and the donuts were amazing! The best part was they had two dozen extra donuts and wanted us at Sweetcars to share and enjoy and we sure did! Thanks again from all of us at Sweetcars

Hands down the best doughnuts in town. To my knowledge the only place with Vegan doughnuts. I am not Vegan but I am not supposed to eat dairy or eggs. I love having the option to still have a fresh doughnut with my unique dietary needs. Very clean and friendly place as well.

My first bite of the round Carmel cream filled donut, didn?t have any cream?? The cream is the best part! Please more cream in the donuts. Tried the pumpkin donut, all I tasted were the spices & not much pumpkin. Many of my coworkers hadn?t had Jack?s donuts. They were pleased to try them.

Lady's were really nice. Good selection.

I bought a dozen assorted donuts and a box of coffee at Jack?s Donuts this morning?first time visitor and I was so impressed by the polite, efficient, helpful, friendly AND speedy way that the two employees waited on me and bid me a great rest of the day!!?? Their employer should be proud and thankful for such wonderful employees!!!?? Job well done!!!????

Customer Service tells alot about your business and Jack's Donuts told me to "come back!" and that's exactly what I did. My first experience was nothing short of true "CUSTOMER SATISFACTION". None of the donuts I was interested in were available, but the young man went above and beyond to meet my needs. I was so pleased and impressed by the positive attitude and warm energy, that I returned two days later. The donuts were fresh and the service was still on point. I will return often because of the specialit

Donuts and customer service is phenomenal. My Vehicle broke down in parking lot and employee came out to ask if I needed help. I declined because I was nearing completion. Very thoughtful

Friendly staff, everyone was wearing masks and they got people through quickly. The store was clean and friendly. The donuts were delicious! I will definitely go back. My favorite was the peanut butter. Yum!

OMG, what a great find this morning after leaving the hospital. I just happen to see Jack's driving down Jefferson Blvd. It was hard to see and I was looking for coffee. The server welcomed me and suggested some favorites. All selections I got were amazing. The coconut reminded me onesI had as a young boy during summers in Michigan. I will return. The coffee was great and perfect temperature. I didn't take any pictures today ??

Hands down the best donuts in town! If you haven't tried them, you should. I was introduced to Jack's in Indy and I am so glad we finally have one here. The people are so nice and friendly here!!!

Ohh my goodness. Best donuts!! Staff was very friendly as well!

I came early morning, nice staff fun place, good donuts and coffee!!

The woman working the counter was so sweet, friendly, and welcoming. Very patient as I was with kiddos. Delicious donuts and enjoyed sitting with my coffee in the shop.

Omg a huge hair in my donut!!! Very disappointing! The first two donuts were great. First time for us trying Jacks. The last twist donut had a huge hair baked in. Barf! Hair nets are a good thing! Trying wearing them.

Quick in and out. Friendly staff. Limited seating. I love the fact they have consistent selection and always some new ones to try as well.

Everyone is constantly super friendly! Fast service and great donuts!

Some of the best donuts in town. Always busy BUT the line moves quickly and the staff is very friendly! I drive from Columbia City.. They're that good!

Was there when they opened on a Saturday morning. I ordered 10 dozen and both people working jumped right on it and had my ordered filled in no time. Fresh Jack's Donuts! Can't beat 'em!

I am from New Castle, IN which is where Jack's donuts originated. I was so excited when they opened here in Fort Wayne. I took some donuts to work and my coworkers loved they loved them. I was there when they first opened their doors and I was able to speak with some people from New Castle. I was surprised that we new some of the same people. Welcome to Fort Wayne Jack's.

Nice and informal staff. In and out type of place.

I not only think the donuts are fabulous but the staff is phenomenal! Never once have I experienced anything but pleasant and efficient service when I am there.

We have been to this location 3 times now. The first time they were out of almost everything, we were still able to get a few things but not many. Our second trip they were closed for weeks because of COVID. On our final trip they were open, they had no doughnuts in the case to show what they had, the owner wasn?t wearing a mask or gloves and didn?t wash hands/sanitize after handling money, when we asked what they had they didn?t give a description, they were out of almost everything as well. The other empl

Good prices and selection. Fast service even when there's a line. The lemon old fashioned is the favorite donut of my entire life!

Always good. People are super nice ??

Always amazing. Love their gluten free donuts!

Love Jacks. Kelly and her team provide outstanding and pleasant service each and every time! Plus, the donuts are best around and great value.

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