King Donuts of Charlestown

King Donuts of Charlestown

Reviews Summary

King Donuts receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with most customers praising the fresh, high-quality donuts made to order with customizable fillings. The friendly, personalized service from the owners and staff is frequently highlighted, along with favorites like apple fritters, custard-filled eclairs, and breakfast croissants. While a few mention occasional shortages or weak coffee, the consensus emphasizes exceptional taste, fair prices, and a welcoming atmosphere that keeps customers returning. Many consider it the best local donut shop, with standout items including sausage rolls, cake donuts, and freshly filled specialties.

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

904 Market St

Charlestown, Indiana 47111

Hours

Monday 5AM-1PM
Tuesday 5AM-1PM
Wednesday 5AM-1PM
Thursday 5AM-1PM
Friday 5AM-1PM
Saturday 5AM-1PM
Sunday 5AM-1PM

Customer Reviews

This place is going to get another rare 5 ? review from me. I went in this morning not really knowing what to expect. I asked if they had any Bavarian Creme and much to my surprise the gentleman helping me said yes and they spun around and filled the donuts right before my eyes with Bavarian Creme! I have never seen that before. All places before prepare donuts for the day, pre-filled and if they run out, too bad. Not King Donuts! I am impressed and will most certainly be a frequent return customer! 5 Homer

Finally! Kolaches in southern Indiana!!! I can?t tell you how happy I am to finally be able to get Indian food and kolaches on this side of the river! My wife is from TX and I fell in love the first time I ever had a kolache in my mouth. I feel so spoiled to be able to get them around here. Also try the breakfast sandwiches, the croissants are decadent. The donuts are great too, just try everything! Very nice people running the joint too. This will absolutely be a staple for my family.

My first time going there and will come back so many more times. You pick your donuts and then pick your filling that you want. Love it

This is the first place around I have found "Sausage Rolls" or "Kolaches" (as I've seen them on the menu). I am from Tornado Alley and every donut shop makes these and they are wonderful! So I'm very happy to have found some yummy sausage rolls here in Indiana. Perfect!

I ordered delivery. Donuts were amazing.

Kings donuts has great food and the owners are super friendly. The breakfast croissant is awesome. We also love the cake donuts and the fritters. They have a chocolate filled donut that is amazing!

I work nights and King's opens at 5am. When I get off work I love stopping here for donuts. They're always warm and fresh. The service is unmatched. The donuts are amazing! Try them out sometime you will not be disappointed.

Some of the best pastry I have ever eaten, will go back and soon.

Very friendly and excellent donuts. Quite possibly the best donuts in the area. Cannot go wrong, everything is delicious!!!!

We got a glazed donut and a piggy in a blanket (can't remember name). We also got ham cheese and egg bagels. THE FOOD IS DELICIOUS! This is a small place so carry out or eat in your car. The dough is GREAT

We come here annually and indulge in half of the menu! Although it's honestly worth the 5 hour round trip it'd take to get them! The family that runs the place is so sweet and patient as we drooled over the cases. One of my family's favorite donut places ever, you won't be disappointed. Ps...try the donut holes for a mind-blowing treat.

I haven?t tasted donut holes so good since I was a kid and the donuts where amazing I also got a sausage egg and cheese croissant sandwich which was impeccable this has to be the best donut shop in Indiana

Absolutely love their donuts! They are so soft and hands down the best! I do wish that they would have more cinnamon donuts as they run out quick!

They owners are so sweet donuts taste very fresh we?re going sat morning to get some I?m so excited I want a bear claw haven?t had one in years

Great sausage kolache style sandwich! The donuts are light, yeasty and not too sweet. The icing tastes as it should. Neat fact: you have 3-4 fillings to choose from and they fill them upon request, not before. The smoothies are great.

The lady at work there is always very very nice. Don't go very often because I'm trying to lose weight. But their donuts are really really good. She'll fill the long johns with either cream or jelly or any other donut if you'd like it that way I don't know of any other place that will do that.

Best donuts around! I get a dozen every weekend. The owners go above and beyond to cater to special requests. Plus it's reasonably priced.

My husband and I just moved into the neighborhood and we heard good things about this place and decided to try it. The staff were beyond friendly and the donuts and smoothies were soooooo good! When we were leaving they even told us that they looked forward to seeing us again. Totally recommend this place to anyone looking for a good donut with friendly service

Biting into their donuts is like biting into a pillow

This place has the best donuts on Earth! The Asian women who run this Eatery are extremely talented! I've never been a big donut fan but I crave theirs! They are sweet without being too heavy they are crispy and fresh and absolutely to die for!

1st time being in there and the donuts are great. And the woman up front is super nice. A real good family place. Next time I'm up there I will deff be back in.

The best doughnuts! The doughnuts are so soft and stay fresh longer than any other doughnuts I've had! Staff is very nice and helpful!

We just moved to Charlestown and saw this place and decided to try it and was not disappointed at all. Everything was fresh and delicious and really cool how they fill the doughnuts as you order them with custard or jelly of your choice. Definitely be back often.

I love supporting small businesses. The owners and staff are super friendly and nice. Their donuts and muffins are always delicious. Much better than store bought donuts. I also like how they have food trucks come on certain days in their parking lot.

Excellent, fresh, and very tasty donuts. Service was friendly and quick. Prices are reasonable.

Love this little place! The doughnuts and breakfast sandwiches are great and the service is wonderful! My family and I definitely love eating here. The only thing I wish they would make are lattes. Even though they currently do not make lattes, it is still the perfect little spot to grab a quick bite in Charlestown.

I was definitely a bit disappointed that they were out of donuts, and only had other pastries when I came. I have not had that problem in the past. They said that they don't make so much so they don't waste food. There was another gentleman that came in with his kids after I did and he has kids were also disappointed by the fact that they were completely out of donuts. I will come back at some point, and hopefully they will not be out next time.

Stopped in this morning for the 1st time. Very pleased that I did. The doughnuts were very good, and the pricing was wonderful. We don't eat doughnuts on a regular basis, but when we're in the mood from now on, we will be going back here.

We came in on a Saturday morning (about 8am) with our daughters and we were in and out in quickly. They were polite as we made our decisions (it was our first time there). We ate outside at their food truck tables. Our girls liked their donuts and my wife and I enjoyed their apple fritter!

My friends have a camper on Bushman's lake. We have gotten donuts and breakfast sandwiches twice from King's the owners are so nice and the food is great!! I live in Louisville and seriously would drive there in a heartbeat for their friendly service and delicious baked goods!!

Narine and Sam are so sweet. The donuts are amazing. Prices are very reasonable. I just love this little shop.

I love this place. It's tiny, you might even miss it driving by it the first few times, but once you've tasted their goods, you won't. They carry a wide variety of in house made pastries and also offer short oder breakfast sandwiches and coffee. Extra bonus, you can request any of their pastries to be filled on demand. Typical offerings include cream, custard, lemon, or raspberry jelly. The latter is especially good in chocolate longjohns.

They won't accept plastic unless you spend over $5. The coffee menu is misleading and subpar. The friendliness is substandard. The interior is dull. Otherwise the donuts are decent and the speed of service is fairly quick. Worth visiting if you're in town and want some quick donuts, not coffee.

This place fills your donuts while you wait. You can choose your filling and they do it right then. Loved it! Had a breakfast sandwich too. I will travel from New Albany to go back. It was worth it.

I go there at least once a month. Very good donuts and friendly staff fix your donuts the way you want on the filling like pudding instead of icing. Best apple fritter?s I ever had. +++++AAAAA!

This is a place that if you live in Charlestown i suggest that you don't sleep on it like i did for so long. My father in law recently got doughnuts from there, and my god were they good. So with the fresh in my mind i wanted some breakfast so i stopped in there. I got the spicy sausage bun and was a little iffy about it due to it being microwaved. I was wrong it was amazing and something that i would and will be getting again and also trying their smoothies. Service was polite and prompt, the prices are

Amazing mom and pop donut shop! Stopped by on our way home from camping. Nice and fresh

Employees are just wonderful Food is delicious lots of options The chocolate iced glazed w peanut is my fav. With decent prices. Love it! ??

A local doughnut shop with made fresh daily treats. Good selections of fresh pastries. You really need to try their breakfast sandwich. They serve croissant or bagel sandwiches. The bacon or sausage , egg and cheese croissant will keep you coming back for more.

Love the donuts but disappointed ?? when I make the drive and they are closed early.

Excellent and convenient location, comfortable area with tables to eat delicious doughnuts. The staff are very nice and accommodating, even giving an extra treat with your order. A fun place to stop.

Great donuts but the bagels not so good. Not toasted, just warmed and hardly any cream cheese. I was disappointed! I think you guys need a toaster they taste much better that way!

Best Bakery i ever ate at being 400lbs i tryed a lot. Love this little bakery and her Thia Tea is like a frozen cappachino but better. Her breakfast sandwhiches are to die for and great selection of donuts very fair prices will return many years as long as it doesnt go anywhere

Ultimately, one of the best donut shops around! Great selection, Great donuts, and great owners! Service was fast and Great! Highly recommended this place!!

Wanted a cream filled donut...and the girl literally. Took a donut from the case and pumped it full of cream. Wanted it dispersed evenly but..what else could you ask for. The icing was a bit thin..but it was noon. I will give it another try n my next trip.

Stopped in for a coffee as we were staying at the campground. Ended up taking a doughnut back for everyone. I enjoyed my blueberry cake doughnut and took back two custard filled eclairs with chocolate icing and a doughnut with apple filling. Everyone in the group enjoyed a selection. Deducted a star because the coffee was very weak, so watery. If the coffee had been good, it would have been a five star stop.

This place is Amazing! Huge donuts at a great price! The owners are super sweet. Definitely coming again. ??

Fresh, Delicious Donuts and Bagels... Took 2 of my Daughters there One Sat morning to get a Dozen and 2 Bagels w/ CC. WELL Worth it IMO ?? Will NOT BE Disappointed!!!

Must try King's Donuts! ??Service is friendly too.

Fresh food. Fast and wonderful service. Perfect donuts and it was my first time I will be back for the croissants and other options. ?? ??

Best donuts ever. The lady that runs this place truly puts a great deal of love in her work and you can taste it in each bite!

Perfection. Great coffee. And the doughnuts and pastries are to die for. Great service and friendly workers. Well worth the price and the trip. I'll definitely be back.

Their donuts always look and taste so good. My whole family loves this place.

Some of the best donuts around. The staff is very nice. Definitely a must try if you haven't yet.

Lobe this place its always good and the couple that runs the place give it a personal touch they know me by name and know exactly what I want and they always have it ready for me when I get there I just can't say enough good things about kings donuts

Friend recommended this place to us so we stopped by over the weekend. Great food and service! The breakfast sandwiches are amazing!

Very nice ppl. Donuts were fresh and if order cream donuts they add the cream while your there. I think the distance i had to go to it wasnt worth the drive.

Best donut shop ever, and the owners are wonderful! I?ve eaten many fritters in my day, and hands-down bears is the best!

Very rude service. Wouldn't get off cell phone , a personal call, and kept forgetting my answers and messing up my order because she was focused on her conversation instead of her customer. Not good for my first impression

Great place. Awesome donuts. Owners are very friendly. Originally from Philadelphia, these donuts are like home. Will be back again and again.

The the owner and staff are just so polite and amazing. They have great deals. And their food is delicious. I love this place!

Great donuts and they got great service and the donuts are always fresh....

The donuts are amazing, super fluffy and have the amazing hint of yeast with a the sweetness from the icing. I highly recommend this place

Service was great, donuts were awesome, and my daughter got a pig in a blanket, which she said was very good.

So good! Everything in their shop is yummy incredible. Would recommend to everyone!

Best apple fritter I have ever had. The outside was crispy and the inside was soft with lots of apples.

Friendly service, good sandwiches, good donuts. I'll go back

Wonderful place in town to get awesome breakfast sandwiches and donuts. The owners are very friendly and efficient!

Very friendly! Yummy donuts and they make their breakfast sandwiches to order. Delicious!

Delicious breakfast croissants and donuts that are reasonably priced. Good coffee, clean and owner/staff are very nice.

The employees are absolutely wonderful. They make banana fritters that are awesome. Best doughnuts in Charlestown

LOVE their croissants! A little expensive on some items but very good & always fresh!

Taste awesome, always fresh donuts. Peaceful place, humble people, good prices.

Best donuts ever. Great bacon egg and cheese croissant. Friendly service

Best donuts ever. I love this place. Great customer service.

SO FAR SINCE THEY HAVE OPENED THERE DOORS THEY HAVE BEEN ONE OF THE BEST PLACES FOR THE BEST DONUTS AND I MEAN THE BEST DONUTS AND THEY HAVE ABOUT 20 DIFFERENT DONUTS AND GOOD DRINKS AND OTHER BREAKFAST FOODS!!!

They had great service! Were absolutely awesome with their customers everything is fresh and soooo goooddd! Can't wait to go back!

The best doughnuts and breakfast around! Unbeatable prices I highly recommend them!

Thanks for always being sweet to my grandmother and I when we come in. We absolutely love your donuts and store! :)

Freshest donuts around! Love, Love, Love it!! Owners are great !

Fantastic. They make their own donuts and muffins. So good!

I have a donut crave at least once a week in this place is the best playing the choose from and always friendly

My very favorite ?? place for donuts and the best people. Love you Song

The best shop for coffee and donuts :D I like apple fritter there, it's amazing!

Best Apple fritters I've ever had. Staff was super friendly.

Best donuts ever!! I can't believe one idiot on here said the interior was "dull." What a snowflake.

They have best doughnuts , and owners are the nicest people.

Best donuts, best prices, and family owned business.

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