Madd Natters Donuts

Madd Natters Donuts

Reviews Summary

Most reviews praise the donuts' freshness, quality, and friendly service, with many highlighting the apple fritters as exceptional. Several customers appreciate the family-owned atmosphere and early hours. However, recurring complaints mention inconsistent availability (often selling out quickly), greasy or undercooked donuts, and occasional poor oil quality affecting taste. While many rate it highly, some express frustration with limited stock or operational issues. The shop seems polarizing—loved by regulars but criticized by those who experience timing or quality problems.

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

5913 Clark Rd

Paradise, California 95969

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 5AM-1PM
Thursday 5AM-1PM
Friday 5AM-1PM
Saturday 6AM-1PM
Sunday 6AM-1PM

Customer Reviews

Shout out (Rave!!) To the sweet man running the case at Mad Natter's Donuts ?? this morning. He was very sweet and kind, and the donuts were SOOO yummy! And the cup of coffee was super good, too! They remind me of my childhood. And aren't the Donuts ?? pretty?

Was up in the area playing disc golf with the Big D crew and as holder of the Dong I was obligated to supply the crew with donuts when I happened upon Mad Natters. Wow! Fantastic. These donuts were amazing. Soft, fresh, melts in the mouth. I consider my self somewhat of a donut snob and I?d put these donuts up against any donuts in the country, they were that good. I had a lemon filled glazed and Cream filled chocolate iced. The crew had maple bar, chocolate bar, cream filled powder and an Apple fritter. 10

I went to the location in Magalia and I was so unimpressed. The guy that was working was nice enough but he went so slow, I was in the shop for 15min just trying to get 4 donuts and a dozen donut holes. I even tried to jump in to help him close the lid on my box but he insisted he do it and It took sooo long, he struggled just folding in each side, let alone getting them all to stay folded so he could shut it. Ive never been in a donut shop for so long unless theyve had a line out the door, and I can assure

I don't know how this is not 5 stars. Great little spot I mean when a doughnut shop has biscuits and gravey and it's good. Come on folks all I know is the service was great food was great ?? was so good. I wish they had a spot where I live this would be part of my morning routine. Definitely will be back anytime I'm in town

We loved it! And we will be back! We got a bakers dozen (thank you for that!!) and each donut was perfection! I even got a ?custom filled? donut which was such a fun experience! They had some great flavors to choose from for the filling! Overall, it was a great experience and the donuts were amazing!

Donuts are great but too many times I've had to either go to the location in Paradise to find a note on the door that they are closed (because they don't post it on Facebook) or showing up at the Magalia location and waiting for 30 minutes past opening hours for them to not open. No note left on the door up here. I won't keep coming back if they keep yanking my chain like this. I miss Dolly-O's

I love love LOVE this place! Best donuts ever! Homemade chocolate whipped cream? bacon maple? fruity pebble donuts? you name it. If you love donuts, this is YOUR SPOT!

10 out of 10 Donuts I love the friendly and fast service and the cleanliness most places you go they never wash their hands she constantly washed her hands it was greatly appreciated and not to mention she even gives stickers to our kids I highly recommend

This is a good donut, not just any old donut but the kind of donuts you remembered as a kid. Great service and smiles, I'll be going back... And it's two hours from my home, thay are that good.

Amazing donuts, but you need to get there early as they sell out quickly. Bear claw with almonds and maple buttermilk bars were our favorites.

These guys have by far the best donuts I?ve ever had ?? from the dough to the glaze it?s perfect and has that homemade love put into everything they make. I called in an order one time and had to wait like 7 mins due to a slight miscommunication on my end and the owner gave me my order for free!! I highly recommend this place if you get a chance but come early the sell out every day

Love this place! The owners are super sweet. The doughnuts are perfect! Not a coffee drinker, but my partner says the coffee is a wonderfully flavor, dark roast.

The place could use some sprucing up but I love that you can see them making the donuts. I've only tried their donut holes, I get in early so they are always fresh, taste great and I like the price. I love supporting local and I love it when the business trys their best for their community which this one does. I've read some of the negative reviews and hope they are willing to give this place another try, sometimes things happen but doesn't mean it's always like that. Only issue is hours seem to not follow

Way too expensive I paid $2.50 for a plain cake donut nothing fancy just plain. I could taste the oil that they use. I just wasn't impressed. I went to the one on Clark road about 6 months ago to see how they were and the same problems. I could taste the oil. I'm just looking for a plain cake donut that taste good. Something local.

Very delicous all around. I had the biscuits and gravy, my fiance had the sausage breakfast sandwich and we got both got donuts and it was very delicious. The coffee was excellent too. We will be back. We highly recommend. We finally moved back in May after being gone since the camp fire and are very glad to have a donut shop again??

We picked up a dozen today with high hopes since it was highly recommended by neighbors. I?m so disappointed the donuts have a weird taste to them and the dough was raw and gooey in the middle of the larger donuts. I would not recommend this place.

Absolutely fabulous came in and got a dozen donuts, (small dozen box) ham & cheese croissants & donut holes. Everything was absolutely delicious. Both the owner and her husband were phenomenal. Will continue to go back! Support this local business ??????

Great place to stop and get some breakfast they have a lot of varieties of donuts all the workers are very nice and are very helpful definitely would come back again

The new location on the Skyway! I love to support local businesses, so decided to try the Skyway location today! Unfortunately, we were very disappointed. The place smelled of new paint, not a deal breaker, and needs some more fixing up, also not a deal breaker. The deal breaker is the taste of the donuts, at first bite seemed good, but then the horrible bitter taste hits you, not sure if it?s the oil used or something to do with the dough, but could not finish the doughnut. Lastly, the price for 6 doughnut

I'm sorry but there donuts are terrible. Sometimes they aren't fully done and have a real heavy grease after taste. I just can't give this place any more business. Wish I could give a better review.

Donuts were delicious. No prices listed, so wasn't prepared to pay 16 bucks for 4 Donuts. Very slim choices. One employee an he didn't appear to be in a good mood.

The donuts were fresh and still hot. We loved that! And they smelled so good. But the overall taste was basic and they were expensive. But I would definitely go back!

The donuts are so delicious the staff is absolutely amazing

Store hours should be 6am-1pm on the day I tried going. Posted hours say this as well as Google, they were closed. All I wanted was to get my 2 year old some birthday donuts?

I loved all three donuts I tried (raspberry, lemon, and maple). They look a little non-traditional but great flavor, GREAT texture. Recommend!!

Their donuts are so good they sell out quickly!! Hubby had a glazed filled cherry donut!! Reminded him of the Canadian Bakery we visited in Burns Lake,BC. Delicious and very soft!! Go early and you won't be disappointed!!

Went there and it was closed despite it being a Wednesday during normal business hrs. Went to the grocery store instead

I liked this place, the old fashioned chocolate donut was a little different than most I have had. I will be trying more options. Now don't get me wrong. This is only for constructive criticism. I don't even want it to be a criticism. When I went in one of the workers was helping someone with an order, however it didn't seem that way. It seemed as if everyone was working and customers were waiting un acknowledged. A "good morning " or we will be with you soon is nice. I may delete this , I usually only

We visited Madd Natters doughnuts this morning for the first time. Our experience was great! The owners are very nice people. I got an apple fritter and my husband got a cinnamon roll. We came home and cut the two doughnuts into little squares so we could share the doughnuts. And I gotta say, they are better than Crispy Creme!!! The doughnuts are so light and airy, so soft and scrumptious!! I would definitely recommend this doughnut shop to everyone!! We will definitely be back. Their doughnuts are even bet

Literally the BEST DONUTS IVE EVER HAD. You deserve more than 5 stars. All the 1 star reviews clearly don't have anything to do with the quality of your product, if your product is so good that you sell out in 30 minutes, that's not your fault! In fact it just speaks to the fact that you have such an amazing product (in your case it's donuts) and people actually love them!! WORTH WAKING UP 45 MINUTES EARLY!! Thanks for the delicious treats you produce!!!! WOW!!

Very friendly people and great doughnuts!

Don?t let the reviews fool you I went in on a Thursday around 9 AM and they had plenty of donuts on the display. They had plenty being made in the back no way they should close so early. The donuts were so good they were soft and delicious! Thank you for making my day even sweeter

My wife and I visited Madd Natters doughnuts for the first time today! I must say their doughnuts are absolutely delicious! So light and airy. Yummmmy!! I work at Jiffy Lube and the guys up there just love these doughnuts as well!! Apple fritters actually have apples in them!! So many doughnut shops just use apple flavoring!! Their cinnamon rolls are to die for. The owners are very friendly and pleasant! We will definitely be back to try some more doughnuts!! Don't change a thing!

The Donuts are good, the only draw back is they?re open until they sell out. Which is usually by 8AM because they don?t make alot to start with. I would recommend they stay open longer to serve those that don?t wake up at 6AM to get donuts on the weekend and to make more donuts. Everytime they sell out I go directly TO CHICO to get mine and my families donuts at The Donut Wheel on Esplanade. They also practice the ?Open till we sell out? motto but they usually make enough to be open until 10AM to serve a wi

Donuts are waaay too greasy. They need to figure that out. The food is awful. Had a few breakfast sandwiches that were made by some kid. Total mess, smashed and greasy. Totally bland and small portions for the price. I?ve tried them a few times. Never again.

I picked up a dozen this morning. Donuts have great flavor. Especially loved the maple bar with bacon on top!

Honestly, I had probably the best tigerstail donut I've ever had. Paradise is fortunate to have such a great donut shop. Making them on site is a big plus.

Please change your oil. It taste rancid. When the oil is fresh I love your donuts. This is the 3rd time I've had your donuts with rancid oil.

I love the donuts, especially glazed ?? The workers there are incredibly nice and hardworking, drove up from LA! ??

My sister and I came in around 10am. The case was pretty much cleared out from the early am crowd, but the team was busy making more. We had chocolate butterflies, I think she called them. Absolutely delisious! Still warm from the oven. Will definitely be back when I come back into town. Keep it up Natter

Sold out of donuts in an hour and didn?t open until 8??? My wife and daughter wait outside for an hour and a half. You think this place would have half brain to continue making more. First day back and already lost a customer for good. What a joke of a restaurant business.

They run out everyday. It?s been a year since this donut shop opened and they ran out of donuts. You?d think they?d plan ahead for the late comers. Not going there again.

Excellent donuts. We have now made 2 special orders for our girls to take to school for their birthday's and they're always ready to go and super delicious!

greasy donuts with messy frosting . ?? probably the worst tasting donut ive had my stomach hurt after eating them ? too greasy

Ended up here after a Dr appt in Paradise and WOW! These donuts are amazing. Highly recommend. Gonna end up being a routine after every appointment.

Yummy yummy yummy. New shop on Skyway. Maple bar delicious apple fritter with fresh crunchy apples. So good.

On Sundays, they offer "Cherry Fritters"! They are TERRIFIC if you enjoy "Apple Fritters"!

Got the end of day deal! They close at 2pm. Everything was awesome! Bought a box of 8.

Fresh and delicious sweet treats???? ...looking forward to trying those pot pies as well ...A family ran bussiness and environment ??????????

Great doughnuts and service! We'll definitely be back again. I love the doughnut holes on a stick!

Oh my goodness, got a fresh hot Apple Fritter , the best doughnut I've ever had!!!

Change the oil, cook a little longer, very doughy.Too much glaze. Aftertaste was weird.

Very good doughnuts had an apple fritter that was still warm and a dozen doughnut holes for the road. Very nice staff

Talk about fresh, and delicious donuts, I only gave 4 stars because I?ve never had to wait so long for a donut, but it was worth the wait.

They're ok doughnuts. But they're too inconsistent. The people are friendly. I like them.

Nice family owned restaurant and they definitely caters to the customer's needs. Great job!!

Great Fritters. Humongous!

i have never had better donuts, flakey and gooey perfection. these are absolutely worth the wait!

We came at 9:40am and they were already closed on a Thursday. The hours are 6-10am Tuesday to Sunday. Might call ahead to see if they will be open before you drive out there.

AWESOME donuts!! Super clean shop with friendly staff! Highly recommended!

Nice little place, but they didnt have many glazed.

It's always a positive experience coming in everyone is always so nice and the prices are great as well.

Only donut shop in town and thankful that they are open. Early hours only.

Customer service is amazing! Donuts are delicious.

Friendly atmosphere and staff, and the glazed twists were delicious!

Charming, little place friendly service delicious doughnuts. Highly recommend it.

Probably around 35-40$ for a dozen donuts , it's like if a donutshop underwent gentrification.

They only have enough doughnuts for the first hour they are not able to keep up with their customers #completefail

Great place very good ?? donuts ??

The best apple fritter around. A nice, family owned business

Great donuts. Haters have never started their own business in Cali.

Better than Krispy Kreme but not dolly-o-s

Site says open. We went to try the donuts and it isn't even close to being open.

Great doughnuts and breakfast sammies!!!!

Great place. Friendly people and delicious donuts.

Pretty good, thank you ??

The doughnuts are so fluffy and good!

Why do you say your open when your nit in your web site. Totally disappointing!

Donuts were oily there oil needs to be hotter

Apple Fritters are the best

Real good donuts good prices

Awesome people and awesome donuts!!!!!

Fantastic apple fritter

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