Jack's Donuts Southport Road

Jack's Donuts Southport Road

Reviews Summary

Jack's Donuts receives mixed reviews, with many praising the friendly service and fresh, delicious donuts (especially specialty items like cronuts and caramel-glazed cinnamon rolls). However, frequent complaints include inconsistent quality (dry, heavy, or greasy donuts), poor customer service (rudeness, errors in orders), and inventory issues (running out early or limited selection). Pricing is also criticized as high for the value. Some locations stand out for excellent staff, while others disappoint with cleanliness concerns (e.g., improper cleaning) or unreliable hours. Gluten-free options and Square payments are appreciated.

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

6835 E Southport Rd

Indianapolis, Indiana 46237

Hours

Monday 6AM-8PM
Tuesday 6AM-8PM
Wednesday 6AM-8PM
Thursday 6AM-8PM
Friday 6AM-8PM
Saturday 6AM-8PM
Sunday 6AM-8PM

Customer Reviews

Outstanding service! My family stopped by just before closing, and the staff couldn?t have been more friendly and efficient. We ordered a dozen donuts, and to our surprise, they generously added a free one since they had extras and were wrapping up for the night. The donuts were absolutely delicious, and the warm, welcoming attitude of the team made the experience even better. We?ll definitely be back!

Employee acted like we were disturbing her. Was not customer friendly at all. That was my first and last visit to Jacks Donuts. I can get better treatment at Walmart

Jack's Southport used to be better. Donuts are much smaller than they were and even overheard an employee saying how small the glazed were. They seemed not very fresh for early morning. Most of all, they should be ashamed of themselves for charging over $17.00 for a regular dozen. Anyone who thinks these are the best around needs to get out more and (without naming) try the competition on E Thompson Rd.

When sitting in my car I saw one of the employees clean the rack the donuts sit on with a MOP. Me and my significant other went inside to ask about it and he said he used that same mop for the floor and other stuff. i immediately left. i?m very disappointed and disgusted. This happened on 3/23 at 6:30pm! Was not about to reach a manager there. Please check the cameras and evaluate your employees because that is a health violation.

I like Jack's Donuts. Fast, easy, good. They have a nice variety, and some crazy ones like Fruity Pebbles Cinnamon Roll, or Iced Blueberry, but mostly they just make a good donut well. It's close, convenient, and uses Square so I don't have to have cash, which I appreciate about them. Nice chairs too. They recently added fancy Caf? drinks, but I've not tried any, seem too sweet for me. The Pacers Blend is a good morning coffee, nothing fancy, but not burnt and not gross. Service is fine and friendly, they d

Donuts taste fresh (and bigger compared to most), employees are always kind, and for the most part the place is fairly clean (there have been a few occasions where tables were grubby). We love having a local donut shop! If we're not in a rush, though, we always hit up Longs Bakery (even though they're much further). Not that Jacks is bad but rather, a little more expensive. I don't know how but I feel like we spend almost $20 for 4-5 donuts for 2. Also, much less options which isn't a deal breaker, but when

always a must stop for fresh warm donuts! The carmel glazed cinnamon rolls are so so good!

So good! The people working here are so polite and fast. They have some of the best coffee and donuts.

The donuts with the fluff Mmm I can't Door Dash here without grabbing a Donut lol

Donuts can be a bit inconsistent at times. Just dry at times. But when they?re good, they?re great. The iced tiger tail coffee is my favorite.

These donuts are amazing. We carried a dozen donuts and they were gone in minutes. The Boston Creme and glazed donuts were delicious.

I never thought I would say this, as for decades I have listed "Jacks Donuts" as one of the things I want on my last day... but I continue to be disappointed. Having grown up in 70s just around corner from Jacks in Sunnyside, it is in my blood. I simply want a couple of white iced rolls, most of the time. I've stated that when you put them in a bag, especially with other iced ones, it's a total mess. Last time I asked for box so icing would not get totally wiped off, they charged me $1 for the box. This i

I went in this morning for a couple dozen donuts to take to the office and Zach was so personable and helpful! Everyone loved them! Thank you Zach for the cronut recommendation. They were a hit :)

The donuts are delicious....but, I went in today and they have doubled the price of everything. They have out priced this good customer. I won't be going back. I guess it will be Longs from now on.

We bought donuts from Jack's to pass out at our school and everything went perfectly. The donuts were ready on time. They helped me load them up in my car and things went great. Highly recommend this location.

My favorite donuts at Jack's are their cake donuts and the donut holes. This location has a convenient, friendly "neighborhood" feel. It's not unusual to run into a friend or two when stopping in.

The manger misty i spoke to this morning was a huge help! She is amazing ! I needed to order special donuts and she took are of us!!! It wasn?t an option on the ordering so I called and she was amazing and agreed to help.

I want to like this place, but just can?t. Great location, but just poor customer service. They are really nice, but the young kids working there have overcharged me twice, couldn?t give me an accurate receipt, and they are unsure of what to do at times. The place often runs out of the good donuts quickly, and today when I returned home, there was a long black hair baked into the middle of my apple fritter. Today I asked for a receipt, the receipt said 12.96. 23 dollars and some change was actually debuted

Service with a smile and YUMMY DONUTS! They actually put glaze on! You can see it and taste it! I'm so sick of dry donuts. Not at Jack's! Carmel icing is to die for... I love croissants. Live for'em. They even glazed those too! Open that mug up and put some bacon on it...Man! So good you'll wanna smack yo grandma! ?? Maybe not but, you'll wanna have another... and, another... and another.... and another....

Donuts were great! My husband got a variety of a dozen. Wasn't a fan of the location or customer service. The woman gave me the impression she just wanted us out of her face. We won't be back to this location but we will try the one on 135 next time. Also the coffee was disgusting. Would rather make my own at home.

The glazed twists have a good flavor & aren't overly sweet. BUT they are a very very dense & heavy donut. Not my particular preference, but not bad donuts by any means. Site is clean with plenty of seating including a tiny table for the kiddos.

My employer (K.D.C. Trailer Repair) was looking for a new donut shop to use for their employees and vendors on Friday's. Steve was great! He answered all questions and got everything set up for us. Today was the first day and I was blown away by my experience. I got there and they already had my order put together and waiting on me. The lady working already knew my name as soon as I walked in and even helped me carry the order out to my car (12 dozen donuts). Not only were the donuts delicious but the custo

Donuts are always good. I got a dozen of the donut holes I received 8 but I caught it and she gave 4 more. Im a Franklin township bus driver so I stop in there often.

The best Tiger Tails in town, and the rest of their donuts are great too. Open later than any other donut shop in town so we can stop there for desert after dinner. Donuts are soft and fresh, even later in the day. Service is really good too.

All I've heard is how good these donuts were and thought I would try them. The dough is very thick and heavy not light and fluffy like most donuts. They had a small selection of variety. Also when I ran my debit card she said 7.00 and later in the day I was looking at my checking account and noticed it said $8 I called and she quickly said oh it must have been an error and said she would return the dollar. It wasn't about the dollar it was the principal that I had been scammed. I won't be back ??

Today was my second time visiting Jack's in Franklin and let me tell you about the amazing people who work there, the welcoming environment, and the extremely delightful donuts ! Today I met Paul who was such a ray of sunshine, he also helped me discover my new love for croissants ! Just a great experience. So please if you haven't already go to Jack's donuts in Franklin and get yourself some yummy donuts or in my case give me all the croissants! You won't be disappointed!

I'm averaging this out to 3 stars: 5 stars for quality, 1 star for selection. I've visited this location several times, and the donuts are always good, but regardless of time of day the selection is always very poor. Admittedly I have never tried at 5am...but I have went as early as 7am.

Misty and Tonay always meets you with a smile! The coffee is always great! I have never had a bad experience at the Southport jacks!

Donuts were very fresh and tasty, yeast Donuts melted in your mouth. Red Velvet donuts were near sinful. Staff was friendly, and store was clean. Wish they had a bit more variety, but they were somewhat comparable to my long time favorite longs Donuts, and they take cards and will do custom Donuts which longs does not.

Overall pretty good donuts. A pretty good selection. Highly suggest the toasted coconut long John and the basic yeast. The cake doughnuts were good, just a little too sugary for me. Coffee was marginal. Service was fast and kind. A good atmosphere for kids.

I would love to give a review but I can?t. They say they open at 5:00 AM but I have tried for the last 2 weeks and off and on for the last couple of months. They are never open at 5. I have even tried as late at 5:10, store dark and locked. I have to be at work so I can?t wait around. Their pictures look really good and I would love to try them sometime. Maybe they should update the website with their REAL times.

Good afternoon I was at one of your location and this was my 4 time been in your location at Southport Rd. But today it was not a good experience I ask for a double scope of? ice cream. But that was not what I got. Your employee did offer to serve more ice cream and she charge me for a junior icream but I wanted more ice cream 2 scope.? I don't think I got it even aftershe offer for put more ice cream. But it was not the same amount that I have received before. I am not sure we're there is a disconnect in

Stopped in for donuts and decided to try a Chai Latte. The drink was more milk than anything and didn't have much flavor. And the donuts tasted like grease. I don't think I'll be going back. The staff was friendly though.

Grew up near the original Jack's Donuts, loved them! A couple of months ago heard about the one on 135, couldn't wait to go. So disappointed. Refused to go back. Then Saturday took my granddaughter to the one on Southport Rd. Best donuts and service ever!!! #Jacks done right ?? clean, friendly and oh my gosh fresh and yummy!!! Great job

Pretty good so far. First time. Lived all over but haven't found a donut shop here locally that I'm particularly fond of yet but this one seems best so far. One big issue though, these donuts aren't exactly small or light so if they could get boxes or not put as many in the bags that'd be great. Husband barely saved them in the drive way when the bag ripped. Thanks

So extremely rude!!!! This past weekend we went to visit and purchase the products from Jack?s. Half the case was full. That?s OK we were still going to buy something. Both girls in the staff were extremely rude. I?ve heard of a selling before but I?ve never heard of down selling. The girl started off asking if we only wanted two or three donuts. I really thought they did not want us to be in the store. So rude I can?t even believe this. This was my first visit wow

Highly recommend you do not order delivery with them. They screwed up my. order twice in the same morning. The first wasn't even mine. The second redelivery, they did not give me any of the items I ordered. Pana all the way from now on.

Donuts are amazing! They ran out of the kind I ordered however they added another half dozen of another kind to my order. Then even wrote a hand letter apology. Very thoughtful of them!

I have only been to this place one time and do not intend to go back again. I ordered a variety of different pastries including yeast and they were all very heavy and doughy. When I got them home, my wife tried them and she agreed that they were yuk. Ended up throwing them all away. They are pricey, so that was indeed a big waste of money's and dough, no pun intended.

Donuts are pretty good, but you'll never know unless you're some freak who waits in a line for doughnuts at 6 a.m. Seriously, don't even bother trying after 9 a.m. on a Saturday. Somehow the concept of supply and demand thoroughly befuddles these people. Try another location or Long's instead.

I was having a bad day and found out I was out of coffee!!!!! I put in an order for Doordash and even put in the comments that I was having a bad day and thank you so much for being an awesome coffee coffee shop to help me out in my time of need.....they gave me extra donut holes and told me they hope my day gets better!!!! It put an instant smile on my face!! Thank you, truly! -Krista

I?ll called ahead for a dozen donuts and picked out a half dozen when I got there. Super nice and helpful to have the dozen ready. Made my morning easier.

Some of the best available donuts in the city. Small but great selection of donuts. The prices are decent especially when you consider the size of the donuts. The customer service is also top notch, they are both knowledge and friendly.

This place has the best tasting donuts I've ever eaten! They have a great selection and they're always fresh. They also have refreshingly nice service.

Staff is friendly and helpful. Service is fast and doughnuts are tasty! Extra bonus: not only do they offer gluten free options, they also take all the precautions to avoid cross contamination.

Nice people but no doughnuts!!!!! Where's the doughnuts??????? How can you have a sign that you stay open until 10:00 pm if you have no doughnuts. I got there at 10:30am and they had a very little selection of doughnuts and they had none left???????????????? Hey Jack's it time to make the doughnuts.

Donuts are great but you'll never know as they're closed at 12pm on a Saturday. With nothing suggesting so other than a locked door. Even their hours posted say open until 5pm

This location not only has the best donuts, they also have the best staff! Misty knows my kid?s order when I walk in the door!

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