Meche's Donuts

Meche's Donuts

Reviews Summary

Most reviews praise Meche's for fresh, delicious donuts, especially when hot out of the oven, with many calling them the best around. Fast, friendly service and a clean, welcoming atmosphere are frequently highlighted. However, a few note inconsistency in quality, smaller portions recently, or occasional rude service. Early mornings (4-6am) are ideal for peak freshness. While most ratings are 5-stars, some 3-star reviews mention average taste or service issues, and one 1-star critic complained about cold donuts. The boudin kolaches and giant donuts receive special mentions. Overall, it's a beloved local spot with minor flaws.

About This Listing

Family Owned Business

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

Family Owned Business

Contact Information

Address

403 E St Peter St

New Iberia, Louisiana 70560

Hours

Monday 4AM-12PM
Tuesday 4AM-12PM
Wednesday 4AM-12PM
Thursday 4AM-12PM
Friday 4AM-12PM
Saturday 5AM-12PM
Sunday 5AM-12PM

Customer Reviews

They used to be the best in Louisiana. But the three different kind of donuts I just purchased were all horrible. The glazed donut tasted like it was soaked and saturated with cooking oil completely unpalatable. It?s sad to see something that was once so good reduced to this

What happened to the donuts?! I haven't ordered in a while, but I missed them so I decided to treat myself today. The donuts were so SMALL! The overall size of the donut has shrunk and the hole was so big there was hardly any donut left. Very disappointed ??

I used to LOVE mechs and get it almost every morning, but now I?m never excited to get it. The food has changed poorly and there?s always a bad aftertaste. If the recipe changed I recommend they change it back. The aftertaste tastes like metal and I hate it.

What happened to meches donuts I haven't been there in a while and when I got there the loud music almost made me turn around. Y'all ran all the old people out of there that used to sit in there and drink coffee. I couldn't even hear the lady take my order with the loud music. They had two hoodlums outside smoking whatever and they work there. The old people don't have anywhere to go anymore and drink coffee and talk. So sad!! I never thought I'd see meches change like that.??

My first negative experience with Meches. I went in at 7:30 am and ordered 1 dozen hot glazed donuts. The person waiting on me went in the back and came out with a box of donuts. 10 minutes later I opened the box to discover cold donuts. They tasted like day old donuts. I've been going to this Meches for 24 years and in the past was always told if they were out of hot donuts.

Very good, fast and freindly service. Never seen a XXL donut till I came in here. Kids would love this one.

It?s an extremely busy place, which just goes to show how amazing their donuts and entire menu are! So it?s worth the wait and the harried employees. And the longest I?ve ever had to wait was less than 10 minutes. Great donuts, pastries and food and I urge everyone to give them a try!

Love having a meches near us since we moved to this area. Employees are very friendly and patient, as I always seem to take forever deciding what I want. Love this Meches!

They are always fast and friendly. Food always delicious. Donuts just melt in your mouth. Especially if they are super fresh out the oven, O yea! They thanked us and told us to come back. We surely will thank y'all.

Super friendly service. Lots of wonderful smells. The donuts are delicious. Dip them in your coffee... yum!

THE BEST DONUTS EVER AND OWNERS AND EMPLOYEES ARE AWESOME!!!!

A must stop when in town! It's sweet smelling when you walk in. Very clean and orderly. Have won many awards. Local hot spot. The owner Mike and his staff are so friendly and inviting. They have great prices no stale food and a unisex restroom which is also very clean. I would recommend this to everyone! Thank you for the hot coffee donuts and pasteries! We will be back !

Out of donuts at 8:45 on a Saturday morning and won't have more for another 45 minutes. This is the second morning in a row I visit trying to get hot donuts and they were not available.

My daughter loves the donut holes and they give her a cups of chocolate to dip them in! She loves everything from me he's??

The best donuts ever!!! It's always my favorite place to go.

The best donuts around. Period. The staff is friendly and professional and they've always make the kids and I feel welcome. King cake is the best donut shop cake I?ve ever eaten. This is definitely not that Lafayette knock off Meches.

I've never had a bad experience here. But the girl with glasses , in stripes, acne,blonde and brown hair. Horrible attitude.

My kids love this place ! I grew up eating here as it was the ONLY donut shop in town? i vote for it to remain that way. No other shop has been open as long. The BEST most delicious donuts !

Great place and wonderful people

The best donuts around. Period. The staff is courteous and professional and they've always made me feel welcome. If you find that you enjoy their donuts as much as I do then I'd also recommend you try the King cake.

A little piece of my childhood I get to share with my children. The smell of sweet goodness that embraces you as you walk through the door! Hot, soft, fresh glazed donuts melt in your mouth with every bite. And don't forget your filled king cake during Mardi Gras season!

We went to get kolaches and donuts for work. They were good, not sure if I'd get them from here again. Donuts were a 4.5, would definitely get donuts again.

Every great tasting food I know of is bad for me one way or another. So judging by the taste of these donuts, they must be about to kill me. That's how good they are. Can't wait till Sunday morning. Mouth is watering.

We were late getting there...9:30 or so ??...a lot of fresh doughnuts had already been adopted by other families. Nonetheless we found some orphaned cake doughnuts, cinnamon rolls, and a twist or two which we thoroughly enjoyed on our drive through the bayou!

Outstanding service. So friendly and energetic. Surly going back!

They are usually good, but the dozen of doughnuts and doughnut holes I purchased was dry like they over baked them. Very disappointed. I bragged on them to my friends who came from out of state just to be let down. Come on Meche?s get right!!!

Opens with fresh Bakery goods at 4:30 a.m. till all backery is gone. Good fresh coffee is also available. Table seating is available, but you need to go to display counter to order. Plenty of parking. The backery has always been clean and neat everytime I have visited.

Everything we had here was excellent. The Boudin Kolaches are unbelievably good if you have never had them. It would almost be worth a trip back from Atlanta just for those.

Wonderful neighborhood donut shop!!! The limited variety of donuts and "kolaches" are well made up for in quality and uniqueness. GIANT DONUTS appear to be one of their specialties. Available in chocolate glazed, chocolate glazed with colorful sprinkles, or regular glazed, these were the first offerings that caught my eye. Big and delicious, airy and sweet, don't miss them! In Texas, where I'm from, there is a massive Czech influence that dates back to the mid 1800s. Plus, my late mother--in-law (may she

Beautiful, fresh goods. Very busy place staffed by some people with a lot of hustle. And I can?t recall people waiting in line bopping to some Sunday morning Zydeco anywhere else. Serendipity!

What else could you ask for? Excellent food, great people. They have all their registers up and running during peak times so they get you in and out quickly. I wish every town had a Meche's.

Best Donuts in New Iberia.. lost a star only due to the fact that they sometimes run out of stuff.. :( Not really their fault, can't control when people come buy a ton of stuff un-announced.

Great everything! Fast service. Pleasant

Quite simply the best doughnuts I've eaten. Being from Ohio we also found the boudin rolls to be amazing and we were very lucky to score one of the last apple fritters. Now I know why I had to circle the block 3 times to get a parking spot. If I'm ever back in New Iberia Meche's will be a must.

This place is cozy and quaint. The employees are always smiling and greeting you as you walk in. Sometimes there is wait for service but it's worth it because the food is delicious and always fresh.

I enjoyed Meche's donuts 30 years ago when I lived in Abbeville. I'm glad to also have them here in New Iberia. Great donuts, family atmosphere.

Always good and very nice people working there

I loved it although I paid for a dozen glazed doughnuts and didn't realize she didn't put in my bag I'll be back again when I come back in April

Best ?? Ever! I drive from Franklin just to get their donuts! We have a donut place but they can't compete with Meche's!

As always, I am met with a smiling face and amazing attitude. Coupled with those warm donuts, and those heavenly, warm, sumptuous boudin kolaches, it definitely made my day better!

I was so disappointed after purchasing a king cake from them this year. It was salty and they were very greedy with the icing. I will never purchase another king cake from this location again.

Very good food just needed a Lil help at the front check out but them donuts are off da chain check them out when you get a chance

seems like most of the reviews below we're given by friends or relatives. I thought the donuts were ok, but nothing spectacular. I honestly might have enjoyed dunkin donuts a little better.

I had to wait for them to finish cooking more, being it's Donut Day, but I didn't mind at all. They are the best around!!!

The last few times my husband got donuts at 6am and they weren't as good as usual. My family always looks forward to meches but the last visit in May they was disappointed. They don't even taste the same. ??

Very clean and neat lobby area. Service was great nd the donuts were hot and delicious!!

Top notch stuffed kolaches.

Whoever took my order and checked me out was very rude and had an attitude the whole time! Not happy with my experience

, love me some Meche?s Donuts .. love them even more when gotten straight out the grease only to cool for a few seconds.. ?? .. y?all must try them?

The staff is quick to wait on you. They were quick to get people in and out. Unlike other places they had a variety of options to choose from.

Great staff. Clean. Tasty treats. Would have given a 5 star rating but parking is a problem here

Girl behind counter was very short with me and acted like I was bothering her. Used the same gloves for my cash as she used to handle the kalache. Too many donut shops in the area so I will try one of the others and will not be back to this one.

The Best and Freshest donuts I've ever had.

Good donuts, bad service. Lady at the check out was rude and didn't get five me everything I paid for.

The King Cake is amazing. Very most. Can recommend the strawberry filling.

Best donuts EVERRR!!! Never disappointed with them. Always amazing friendly service.

I absolutely have the best donut holes Ann king cakes

Best donuts and service I have had. Always greeted with a smile and southern hospitality.

What can I say? Best donuts in town, hands down. Been around forever.

Meche's Donuts..OMG. I can't say anything derogatory, for sure. The place is great for a sweet tooth!

Best donuts around...and during King Cake season can't find any better!!!????

It's Meche's for great service. But I go there for the donuts and coffee always fresh?? always hot?

Meche's is the Disneyworld of donut shops. There is no other place on earth like it. Best donuts around.

The donuts are ok. They have great customer service.

One of the best ways to get on my wife's good side! There is just something about the original location

I love their donuts in the morning just thinking about it makes my mouth water????

Great local donut shop! Give them a try and enjoy what they have to offer

Fu***** AWESOME. 5-6am when the donuts are fresh ya can't beat dat.

Loved the donuts. I have never tasted any like them. Awesome!!!!!!!

Delicious and the prices are pretty good too. A must visit if you are ever in New Iberia.

Hot glazed donuts! They make life livable if you're up at 4 a.m. LMAO

They have awesome Donuts melt in your month. I am from Mississippi and they are so awesome.

Best donuts in town by far ??

Customer service was ?ok? and I always get cold donuts like wth

Good donuts my fav is cinnamon twist no to sweet not to bland perfect

Super great donuts! So glad my Uber driver was awake to drive me there!

Great donuts, but never open when they SHOULD be open. Frustrating.

I Love Meches Donuts Their the best Donuts in Town

One of a kind donuts Makes me miss down south so much

I love meche's Donuts whatever I go to New Iberia I have to go to Meche's Donuts

The best donuts you will ever taste

Best donuts!!! Ever!

I love their donuts especially when they are hot!!!

These donuts taste sooooo good!!!! They will change your life!!!!!

Always has great fresh donuts. King cakes are to die for.

Friendly, and the donut selection is plentyful and tasty

Love there doughnuts they r always fresh

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