Manley's Donut 2

Manley's Donut 2

Reviews Summary

Most reviews praise the donuts for being fresh, delicious, and creatively topped (like maple bacon). The sandwiches, especially breakfast croissants, are also highly regarded for quality and value. Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful, contributing to a positive experience. However, a few negative reviews cite poor customer service, cleanliness issues, or declining quality under new management. The consensus leans strongly positive, with many calling it the best donut shop in the area, though a small minority disagree. Specialty items and consistency keep customers returning.

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

1730 R St

Merced, California 95340

Hours

Monday 5AM-4PM
Tuesday 5AM-4PM
Wednesday 5AM-4PM
Thursday 5AM-4PM
Friday 5AM-4PM
Saturday 5AM-2PM
Sunday 5AM-2PM

Customer Reviews

Had my first sandwich at this place and I've been coming here for a long long time. Manly already knows me and all I got to say I can't believe I have not tried these sandwiches. I don't know. Subway ,Jersey's Mike, watch out man these donuts and sandwiches. Five star ,top notch., Best of the best!

Doughnuts, one dozen are great. I got a ham and cheese croissant and it was humongous, made to order, and could have fed two people.

My first time stopping for doughnuts on long trip and glad I did! Apple fritter and maple glazed raised. Perfect. Saturday late morning. Great couple running the place:)

First time in Cali. Got the donuts. Didn't want to leave. Delicious. Could not recommend more.

Omg they have the best sandwich and donuts. Everything is fresh daily. Plus they are serving thai tea now.

Dangerously good donuts!!! They have this really good flavor to them, vanilla maybe. Whatever that flavor is, it stands out a little more than that tangy yeasty flavor that you usually get from donuts. Also they are very soft. Some of the best donuts I've had. Best in Merced for sure.

This place is a god send. I like this place for lunch. I get a foot long sandwich made on freshly made French bread. They make it daily. I'm kinda a cheap guy because of the price of gas. Lol. And one foot long that cost 12.00. I can eat half today and the other the next day. Two lunches for twelve dollars. Stop it, and its delicious. Try them out.

Best croissant sandwiches!

Best subs, Thai tea amazing!

This is a nice mom and pop shop, love the different kinds of donuts they have. You must get there early before all the good donuts are sold. I really like the maple bacon and old fashion! I can not leave this place with less than a dozen. And the sandwich's are so good too! I definitely recommend checking them out.

Manley's is top tier for Simplicity and goodness the workers are very awesome and good people and I'm always happy to stop by there and get a sandwich on my way to work because they are so good about it and so tasty

Oder a breakfast sandwich or an apple fritter and you'll realize why Manley's Donuts is in business. Pure joy for my tummy!

Their donuts are amazing. They always have my favorite Blueberry! Other donuts shops in town almost never have blueberry available... great way to stand out and keep your customers happy. Plus the owners are great!

Best donuts around!!! Specialty donuts like the bacon maple are AMAZING! Family favorite for us! I go buy a couple dozen for our huge family regularly and ALWAYS on my daughter's birthday with us tomorrow! Dec 17th! Can't wait. She loves them and raising 6 kids SHE DESERVES THEM! HA! If you haven't had Manley's yet then you're missing out!

It's a donut shop that sells great sandwiches at a great price. I haven't had one donut here yet but eat their sandwiches weekly. It tastes better than Subway and it costs less. They also have croissant sandwiches that is under $5.

We got a dozen donuts and, I have to say they were fresh and delicious . I had gone to yum yums donuts and, the bear claw I got was still raw in the middle and I had eaten it. You're not supposed to eat raw eggs they'll make you sick, and that's exactly what it did I had stomach cramps . I suggest you don't go to yum yums.

Always love the flavor of the donuts against competitors in the city. Hands down on great taste, airy, and fluffy donuts. Great for a snack to tie you over to the next meal. Personally myself, I can't eat just one. Have to try the glaze, old fashion, bear claw, and the sprinkles on top of chocolate icing on a yellow donut. Muah to the chefs!!

Who doesn't like a doughnut? ??

Wow, if you haven't tried this place you are missing out. They have foot long sandwiches and they are delicious. They also have delicious donuts. Stop by soon you won't regret it

I come here once, sometimes twice, a week. The service is great. The sandwiches are fresh, cheap, and amazing. Not to mention the donuts are fluffy and delicious. Love this place!!

Have visited the business on several times. Owners and staff are always friendly and courteous. Sandwiches as well as donuts are always fresh and delicious. Great place to spend a lunch or breakfast.

Decided to give Manley?s Donuts a shot and WOW! The staff is so kind and prices are great for such high quality donuts. If you?re looking for a wide range of delicious and fresh donuts I highly recommend them

The shop appears to be clean. Pretty good selection of pastries. The only downside is that for the price of three or four donuts, you could have a nice breakfast at a restaurant.

DO NOT COME HERE!! the customer service is horrible. the girl that works there is soooo rude. it looks as if she?s being forced to work there again her will. never coming again. on top of that there were many dead roaches on the floor that no one cleaned up. imagine those roaches in your food.

Fresh bread easy to bite in lots of meat on the sandwich that I ordered. Lady that helped us was nice. Would recommend!

Great coffee, great sandwiches, one of the few places that still have plain donuts as well as just really good and fresh donuts, period. Nice and quiet spot to talk and relax with super friendly atmosphere.

I love this place. I been coming here since a kid. Their ham egg & cheese croissants are the best.

Their sandwiches are excellent and always fresh! I'm from the East Coast and this is the first sandwich restaurant that I can truly say their sandwiches make me want to eat one every day!

It used to be a good donut shop. Now the donuts are a bit different in taste. Not too bad. Good location. Nice new workers.

This one is sad. Great donuts but the woman in the morning cares nothing if a customer lives or dies. Bad people skills. Sandwiches are meh. Can't remember anything outstanding.

They have the best doughnuts in Merced. And their sandwiches are delicious. The sandwiches are made with their homemade bread, made fresh daily.

They make the best sandwiches around donuts are fresh

This place was turned on to me by work there croissant breakfast sandwiches are the fffnnn Best makes me hungry right now for 1 2 3 more please

The prices went up and the quality went down when the kids took over . It?s a shame cause this place used to be my go to sub spot. The sub shop in Atwater is a much better option so don?t waste your time here anymore

Go every Wednesday. Great tasting donuts and wonderful sandwiches. Staff is family oriented and awesome people

Friendly customer service. Very clean. Great food and donuts. They're breakfast croissants are fresh and delicious.

Best donut shop. Stop by every morning to start my work day. Great people working there

We love coming here early in the morning and having fresh donuts. Great customer service

Best coffee and donuts. They have the best ham and cheese croissant. Their sandwiches are great also.

They make really good breakfast and regular sandwiches. Very nice workers ?

Omg so good. The customer service was awesome too. We came in at 10am and they still have plenty to choose from. We will be back.

The staff was friendly, the patrons were helpful, and their ham & cheese croissant is lovely. Highly recommended.

This is the favorite part of every morning. My chocolate sprinkle w/ a hot cup of fresh coffee puts a grin on my face every time, $2 beat cant that!

Delicious ?? for breakfast

My kids love this one the best. Nice people and the sandwiches are pretty dang good too.

Love this Donut shop always fresh and good service good coffee breakfast sandwich is really good.

Fresh donuts. Fair prices. There are homeless ppl hanging out asking for donuts. But other than that I have no complaints

Best breakfast sandwich in town ?? donuts are great too!

They have the best value sandwiches made on their fresh baked bread or croissants.

I've had there donut 's a time or two there good but it's hard to find them open, easy parking.

Nice little place to get donuts. People are friendly but they ain't the best donut. Solid, but not the best. #donutswilldo

Great donuts. Go in the morning and you will get them fresh and warn, Amazing!!

Donuts and croissants are always melt in your mouth delicious and fresh

Donuts are always fresh, trying new things like maple with bacon. Staff are great.

Been going to Manleys for a few years now. The turkey, ham and roast beef sandwiches are AMAZING.

Softest delicious doughnuts I've ever enjoyed! ??

Best donuts and sandwiches in town. Owners are so friendly.

Donuts, breakfast and lunch sandwiches!!! Very friendly staff. Everything is fresh, delicious, and economical.

Best donuts in town an have always been very friendly when I visit.

Very fresh donuts and good coffee. Looks like they have quite a few customers.

What are the best donut shops in my area

Best place to wat in merced. Love the donuts & coffee here & they are very friendy.

Best donuts ever I believability good, no cash under $5

Best sandwich in town. Great doughnuts too.

Great selection. Very fresh! Staff is kind and friendly.

Love there sandwiches and amazing doughnuts.

Great customer service great donuts this is the best place to get donuts in Merced CA...

Love their daily fresh donuts!! Very friendly staff!!

Great tasting breakfast sandwiches and delicious donuts!

Super yummy sandwiches at a good price too!??????

the best sandwich and donuts in merced they are very respectful

Sandwiches are awesome!!, way better than subway.

Donuts ate good, but not generous and a small selection

Fresh donuts everytime I go there..

Excellent customer service and great tasting sandwiches

Great customer service and the best sandwiches in town!!!

The staff is always friendly and they always remember my order

Great funny staff. Doughnuts were perfectly done..

Love the ham n cheese croissant sandwich.

Great customer service and fresh food.

They have the cutest specialty donuts here

The best donuts in sandwich in town

Best Donutz I've had in Merced so far!

Got a dozen assorted on national donut day to take to work.

Great croissant sandwiches. Delicious donuts.

The donuts are the best I've ever had

Awesome turkey sandwich. Best in town.

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