Spudnuts Donuts

Spudnuts Donuts

Reviews Summary

Overall, Spudnuts receives mostly positive feedback for its fresh, flavorful donuts, friendly service (especially from the family owners), and convenient drive-thru. Many praise the variety, including Vietnamese coffee and breakfast sandwiches. However, some criticize inconsistent quality (e.g., smaller fritters, less glaze), slow drive-thru service, and occasional order mistakes. A few negative reviews cite poor customer service or feeling overcharged. The apple fritters and breakfast items are highlights for fans, while detractors note declining standards or high prices. Most agree it’s a solid local spot with room for improvement in consistency and speed.

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

2445 Arden Wy

Sacramento, California 95825

Hours

Monday 4:30AM-4PM
Tuesday 4:30AM-4PM
Wednesday 4:30AM-4PM
Thursday 4:30AM-4PM
Friday 4:30AM-4PM
Saturday 4:30AM-4PM
Sunday 4:30AM-4PM

Customer Reviews

Good spot for donuts and coffee, just double chet what you get compared to what you ordered. They gave me the exact opposite of what I asked for and even verbally confirmed what I ordered, but still got it entirely wrong. So much for "no ham, only bacon please". ??

Spudnuts Donuts is one of the best donut shops in Sacramento. The best thing is they're very close to my work. They have an excellent selection of donuts there whenever I walk in at the morning. The donuts are fresh and not overly sweet. I feel a little less guilty eating their donuts! Lol

Local coffee, doughnuts, and breakfast Sandwich place. Been here a few times and it has not disappointed me. Found this while in search of coffee and wanting to burn time. Doughnuts are a plus ?? Pros -There's a drive thru -locally owned - has breakfast sandwiches - great coffee and treats -parking -close to the Mall Cons -none at this moment

I had high hopes for this place due to the reviews, but upon arriving we weren?t greeted at all. We placed our ordered and left. I had hopes in the donuts but i noticed the shop nor the donuts smelled fresh. Mind you I?m pregnant and I could probably smell fresh donuts a mile away. I was disappointed overall with the experience and especially the taste. Safe to say I will never try them again.

Overall good food at Spudnuts Donuts. The coffee is good. Bagel with cream cheese Very Good. Croissant with bacon and egg (minus cheese) Very Good. Donuts: Lemon filled very good, good tartness. Jelly filled good. These donuts are ok: Donut holes, Custard bar, Custard roll, Cinnamon roll, Chocolate, Twist, Raised glazed typical, Buttermilk, Cake (ok, but the maple topping (no thankyou)), Cruller would be better plain, Croissant donut/croughnut way too sweet, too much sugar, wish they had a plain option wit

Pretty good donuts & good customer service, for the most part. Only problem I had was when I went in a little after they 1st opened in the morning, I tried getting a chocolate bar w/whipped cream & they said I couldn't get 1 for 30-40 mins because the donuts were all still too hot. I told them I didn't care if the whipped cream melted & they still said I had to wait if I wanted one.

The breakfast sandwiches are delicious. Always fresh and I love that they have Thai Tea here.

This place rocks! Great donuts, they could be more talkative and happy but a lot of places seem a little out-of-sorts because I am blind and my wife doesn't always engage like I do so that's that. Great donuts though, did I say that?

Good non chain doughnuts, been around for a very long time. Not the newest restaurant, it could use a face life. The staff were very nice.

Quick and easy experience through the drive thru. Yummy croughnuts at a great price! ??????????

This was the best donut place in town. You have unlimited options to choose from.

Excellent breakfast spot. Donuts and coffee are always fantastic. Always great service too.

(Update) 2 Star Apple Fritter Good selection but overpriced. I Considering myself as an apple fritter connoisseur I would rate their fritter a solid C-. For $1.95, its was on the small side and it used standard glaze, and there was just a hint of apple. They cooked it like a standard donut, so no crisping on the edges, or those morsel chunks on the fringes. I have a pretty high standards when it comes to the big boy on the block, and Spudnuts has really lowered their standards but raised the price. I?l

Edit to update: been coming here for 7 years now and it's still my favorite donut & Vietnamese coffee shop in town.* The owner & employees are as fantastic as the service and, most importantly, food. Got Vietnamese coffees, donuts, and sausage, egg & cheese on croissants and will be most certainly be returning for countless more. Everything was stellar and everyone was really nice.

Always the freshest donuts!??

Let me just say that spudnut Donuts are the freshest best donuts ever especially in Sacramento and the people that work there at the man and his family they're so nice they really are it's a pleasure going there early in the morning to get it fresh Donuts coffee

Classic nostalgic donut place. Recently under new ownership, that I think is improving the place :) Old fashioned and glazed donuts are nice, maple bacon bar is stuffed with bacon, personally my fav :)

Try the bacon egg and cheese croissant with a Mocha Freeze. Absolutely amazing!

I looooove this donut shop so much!! The donuts are fresh and they have a great selection. Plus I?ve tried their breakfast sandwiches and hands down the best! The ham, egg and cheese on a croissant does NOT disappoint!!! My picky eater kid even loves the sausage breakfast sandwich! Their prices are affordable as well! I will GLADLY pick this place for breakfast over any fast food chain ANY DAY! Oh, and the family that runs it are so nice!! Definitely go here!! One more thing, they have a drive thru! You don

Great donuts and awesome service!! Even has a drive thru!!

I would say overall, these are decent donuts. They have nice flavors but because they leave them out in the open, meaning the air gets to the donut making them taste a little stale. Our purchase: My husband got a maple old fashioned and a sausage egg croissant sandwich. He said both of his items were decent. I got their chocolate cake w/ chocolate frosting, which reminded me of a ?Little Debbie? cupcake, a chocolate bar, which was delicious btw, and the donut holes, which were super stale.

Been going here for decades. Very good and fresh donuts every time. With a drive through. I ALWAYS leave a little extra. Hope they never leave??

Apple fritters are the best I have ever eaten absolutely delicious

Went thru the drive-thru. Guy at window served me super fast and got the order out in less than 5 mins. The bacon, egg, cheese croissant was AMAZING. Also had a basic glaze and chocolate donut?both were best I?ve ever had!!! ??

Honestly not only best plain bagel with cream cheese in whole Sacramento, but also super affordable! Place itself would not attract me aesthetically BUT since I?ve given it a try I am constantly coming back ??

Small parking lot but amazing doughnuts!

Cool donut drive thru open 4am-4pm

This small donut shop on Arden is always great. Good selection of donuts and they offer Vietnamese coffee!!! Espresso over ice with sweetened condensed milk, stir it up and Voila! Strong coffee with sweet cream. What's not to like? Glazed, old fashioned, buttermilk bars, donut holes, apple fritters. Yummy!!!

My favorite donut place. I love their apple fritters. They are the best in town. I love the drive-thru for those chilly days when you don't want to get out of the car. Good selection and great prices. Support local businesses!

I love all the food donuts,crossiants,coffee only thing is the customer service the lady in there always seems annoyed like she doesn't want your business which is the wrong attitude to have when they recently opened a starbucks a block away the guy in there is very nice always smiling says thank you so pleasant

This used to be my favorite place. They get my order wrong at the drive through 40% of the time and today was no different I ordered 3 donuts and got two of what I asked for. I liked their donuts so I put up with it. But Lately it seems they changed cooks or recipes. Fritters are smaller and less glaze on all the donuts. Time to find a new place.

Best donut shop ever, plus it has a drive thru. The owners are so warm and friendly, they always have amazing fresh donuts, plus cronuts! They also make yummy breakfast sandwiches and super good coffee drinks. Their iced mocha is the best iced mocha I've ever had, better than any of those big chain coffee spots.

I've always been here before 7:30-8:00 mornings. There is never a lot of people there, although I dont know why because the donuts are great. Always fresh and never have that old oil taste that some shops have. A must try is the apple strudel.

Spudnuts Donuts is a Sacramento legend! They have been in business for decades! The donuts are really good! Always fresh! They have the average donut variety, but you have to try the Bacon Bar, a maple bar with real Bacon pieces on top! And, the Funky Monkey, a chocolate, banana, coffee drink! They also have juices, coffee, mochas and a refrigerated selection of grab n go drinks, including milks.

This is the best example of old fashioned donuts in all of Sacramento. Sure, some places have those fancy cronuts and other ridiculous combinations. But give me a great cruller or delicious filled donut any time! And they have a drive thru!!! Great service and... Wait for it... Vietnamese coffee!! It's all the rage now, but we've been drinking it for years and they make a decent one. Come try their donuts same let me know what you think!

This is by far the best donut drive-thru place in the Sacramento Arden area. Apple fritters taste like Apple Hill quality & they make breakfast bagel & croissant sandwiches, with various coffee drinks, smoothies, and Chai or Thai teas available. I've been going here for over 30 years & the people are always amazing & the donuts are home-made & excellent!

Amazing service and very friendly. They had great Donuts and i gorlt egg bacon and cheese croissant Andi I had the lady add cream cheese on to it, was so much better then McDonald's. If you haven't tried this donut shop you really need too!!! Also try their chunky monkey blended cofee it's to die for. If I could give more than five stars I would!!!! I will become a regular that's for sure ??????

This guy is very nice to me he has a heart I went homeless in the process of failing a business in the past and he gave me a discount for me to eat in the past I hope all of sacramento gives him their money he has great prices great donuts and food on top he is just a good Samaritan it'd a rare thing he deserves sacramento to root for this guy just based on his heart

Verry nice new owners in town next time im coming to check out thier breakfast sandwich great ppl!

Their apple fritters are amazing and cheap coffee. Tip: bring cash so you don't get charged a $2.5 credit card fee. The chocolate-covered, chocolate-filled donut is also really, really good :-D just like they told me: it will melt in your month. It's like a chocolate croissant but a donut!

Drive-thru donuts! I wish they were open later, but I get that it's a mom & pop place that has to make & bake some time. And they're yummy even if you don't eat them right away... Unlike the donuts from that chain drive-thru! Good selection of donuts & coffee/espresso drinks. They also serve breakfast sandwiches which were thoroughly enjoyed by two others. Always have to pick up an apple fritter for my pops. My faves are those airy french crullers. ?? Yum!

Total ripoff. Didn't get what I paid for. Avoid. I purchased a dozen of the plain donuts (11.60). And a dozen of the 16.60 donuts. He never showed me what's in the box. I get them home and they flat out ripped me off. I paid a dollar a piece for donut holes. I knew I should not have trusted them. I should have looked. If I did. I would have refused the order.

Happy friendly hard working family selling great donuts and related bakery products. Very heavy on the sugar glaze, but still a 5 star foodie item. Not the original but still nice folks serving up great donuts and fritters, chocolate goodies that have all the choco-holics loving this place.

This place is another coin toss for me because the rare occasion I go here there's stages that determine whether I'll buy donuts. Stage #1 I first have to see if there's a million flies inside the store (including the donut case). Stage #2 If there isn't I have to carefully select my donuts because trust me they sale old donuts here. After I think they've passed I pay & yet there's still a 50% chance the donuts I selected are hard & crusty. **FYI** choose your own donuts for the mixed pack otherwise you'll

Fell in love with Spudnuts when I lived in Hollister. Was so glad they had location in Sacramento so I didn't have to hunt for good donuts. Just wish they had a Woodland location.

Love this place! Go to for donuts. Super nice family and in love with their Vietnamese iced coffee , best price and flavor in town.

Best local donut and coffee place! I love their Vietnamese iced coffee. Donuts are always fresh and the ham and cheese croissants are packed. Always great service and prices.

Tried supporting mom & pop. Spent $8 on doughnuts and coffee and lady wants to pour me half cup of med roast after running out of dark roast because she didn't want to brew another pot of dark roast. First and last visit. Liked the drive thru window option. Glad I was inside to see the mix of 2 different blends of coffee being poured.

Best donut shop around, the drive thru is awesome if you don?t feel like getting out your car. Breakfast egg bacon sandwich is best if you looking for something else besides donut. Coffee could use a upgrade.

Delicious donuts! This is my go to place for when I'm craving donuts. The apple fritters are a must try! The lady that works there is super friendly. Also the bars and buttermilk bars are amazing as well. BEST DONUTS IN THE AREA!!

I moved to this area of Sacramento, Before I was going to Howard's donuts in Rancho Cordova. I think these are great, I have been getting the Bear Claws, and Banana Nut and Blue Berry Muffins. they are crunchy on the outside, and soft on the inside. Chalked full of Blue Berry's. Super Nice people as well.

I first experienced Spudnut donuts in Panama City Florida. They were amazing, I even overnited a dozen to my sister in California. The sign at this place says Spudnuts BUT these are NOT Spudnuts. You can get these donuts any old place. Totally disappointed ??

donuts were good , the ladies were very nice . only thing is they forgot to give us one donut and also I got a "frap" white chocolate and it was horrible. it tasted like mold and dirty water. I wouldn't get drinks here again unless it was bottled. but donuts were good. maybe my next trip will be 5 stars ?? UPDATED REVIEW 3/19/18 the donuts don't taste the same. the are all to airy and to sweet now. I won't be back unfortunately..

I finally found a donut shop that makes my favorite donut (chocolate french curler) the right way, and it was delicious. The owner was very friendly and patient. I had just left the ER after a 5 hour visit when I saw this donut shop. It was just what I needed

Good donuts, the raised glazed donuts are made from potato flour and seem to be gluten free because of that. They told us the other donuts are not. Good flavors and very soft. Nice service also.

Very simple donut shop. Always fresh. Good options for breakfast sandwiches, etc and donut options were plentiful

Love the drive thru option but this time I decided to come in to see the full selection of donuts. I genuinely love their vietnamese coffee but sometimes I go for their mocha freeze w two shots expresso. Became my family's to to donut shop

Luv these Donuts. They have a huge selection and some unusual choices in Donuts and Drinks. I tried the Ice cold Chunky ?? Monkey with expresso. So very refreshing almost didn't have room for my ?? choices. She even gave me an extra glazed old fashion donut what a sweety.

Nice place. Has a drive through but we had to get out so that we could choose our dozen. Only draw back was they were out of glaze donuts already before 9 am on Sunday morning .

Came here today through drive thru are very slow need to be faster and never give out napkins stop being cheap and hand out napkins to every customer please got good doughnuts but got to pick up speed in drive thru way to slow its one car ahead of me and I waited 10 mins came here today thru drive thru 12/19/23 waiting 10mins the worker in side seen me and walk by and kept working never came to window to help me bad customer service and I will never come here again that was rude and shame on this place

Pretty great place for donuts and Vietnamese coffee. Their croissant has and cheese sandwiches are pretty good as well.

Pretty cool donut shop. While the inside and outside might be old, the store delivers some good eats and drinks. They even have a drive thru, or you can go inside to order, and if you want they also have online ordering too. They got the regular donuts, buttermilk, bars, dipped, donut holes, apple fritters and with the crunchy toppings on this as well. They have breakfast croissant with egg, cheese, bacon sausage and ham too. If you have raised a cronut(donut made from crossiant) they got these delici

The best around. Fluffy and delicious and classic and non-pretentious. Maple bar is the best! They also have a drive through!!!

Haven't been here in 2 years, I used to live down the street on bell. I miss it so much!!! Definitely the BEST donuts ever.

Great donuts and delicious coffee await all who brave the early hours. Best yet the grand treats are served by kind, sweat and enguaging ladies. My all time favorite shop for the donut joys of life.

If your into to old fashion donuts this is by far one of the best places in Sacramento. They are very friendly and stay open till 4pm through the whole week. Also the breakfast sandwiches are pretty good

I absolutely love this place. I believe it is a husband and wife team that run it. They make amazing donuts. And they always remember me. Which I love

BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE EVER!!!! DONUTS ARE ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS FRESH !!!! LOVELY OWNERS THE NICEST COUPLE AND HARD WORKERS. ALWAYS OPEN ON TIME SOMETIMES EARLIER!! THEYRE HUMANITARIANS IVE SEEN THEM GIVE EXTRA FOOD TO THE HOMELESS COMMUNITY MORE THAN ONCE DEFINITELY A GREAT PLACE . AFFORDABLE AND GREAT DONUT CALLED THE BACON BAR!! U MUST TRY IT!!!

My donut was still fresh tasting at 9:45 a.m. I also got an Iced White Mocha that was perfectly made to my liking. Definitely going back! ??????

Shop is great. Great donuts, great staff! Everyone is always pleasant. The crulers are outstanding, cinnamon swirls are outstanding! Old fashioned... I mean I could keep going! Great shop great food! Enjoy a donut, visit spudnuts!

Great customer service. We try to go every Sunday. Unlike other donut shops, they're one we can depend on if we want donuts at 12pm.

The owner and family are wonderful. The donuts are light, fluffy & yummy. We even picked out the best one designed by the owner's daughter that day. It was too fun :) Loved it ?

Always a favorite. Tasty donuts, great selection, good coffee, tho would be nice if they had stevia, and friendly service.

I grew up in Richland Wa, home if the oldest still in operation spudnut. We recently went to the Sacramento location. It brought back so many memories. Absolutely taste and texture of these donuts are what was expected. Definitely part of the original chain and has tried to maintain that spudnut flavor and texture.

Cute lil place. Always great service. Best place to get donuts and coffee, especially if you're in a hurry. And... They're bagels are really good! Love this place

Funky Spot with Classic Doughnuts Great local spot with a funky, cant miss building! Locals rave on these homemade doughnuts that will often run out of many of the favorites. Stop in early to get some of the best donuts around!

Love this place best their smoothies are amazing! Don?t let the curb appeal turn you away it?s a real hole in the wall spot. Donuts are always fresh too

Good ham & cheese! Great coffee ?? and employees were super nice to everyone that came by! Highly recommend this morning breakfast! Very clean NO FLY THANK GOD! Lol will be coming back!!!!!!!

One of 4 places in sac city limits that I enjoy going to, friendly staff, price is fair, and they have drive thur, not many Donut shop do. A plus

This is a nice family owned spot that I encourage everyone to support. It?s also it the only donut shop with a drive though that I know of in the greater Sacramento area.

They have a drive thru yall! The donuts were very delicious. Staff is friendly and they are open from 4am to 4pm according to the sign. Walked into the store and the surroundings were very clean.

Best doughnuts around. Funny name, but wonderful donuts... even though they are supposed to be bad for you, you only live once, right. I guess if eaten in moderation. But seriously, who can only eat just one?

Got 2 doughnuts and a coffee here. Man that served me was all smiles. I enjoyed my doughnuts and coffee.

One of my go-to donut spots! The donuts are amazing! Great coffee and my fav the sausage egg cheese bagel sandwich!

These Folk are Awesome! Great ?? Donuts ?? Great CroissanWitch's' and they will make whatever combination Smoothie you would like! The Secret menu is You

So delicious, fresh one of the best tasting apple ?? fritter I've ever tasted ??also custard donut

By far the best donuts in sac. I absolutely love this place and the people that own it/work there are always so nice. Best apple fritters EVER.

Great variety! There is a drive-thru around back and a dining area inside. There is a 50? fee when you pay with a card.

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