Strite's Donuts

Strite's Donuts

Reviews Summary

Strite's Donuts receives overwhelmingly positive reviews for its fresh, large, and delicious donuts, with many praising their warm, fluffy texture and unique flavors like blueberry and raspberry. The friendly staff and quirky gas station setting add to the charm. While most customers rave about the quality, a few criticize the price or occasional inconsistency in opening hours. Negative reviews mention heavy or flavorless donuts, but these are rare exceptions. The consensus is that Strite's offers superior donuts compared to chain stores, with many calling them the best they've ever had.

About This Listing

Family Owned Business
Has Seasonal Products

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
Has Seasonal Products

Contact Information

Address

625C Mt Clinton Pike

Harrisonburg, Virginia 22802

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 6AM-2PM
Wednesday 6AM-2PM
Thursday 6AM-2PM
Friday 6AM-2PM
Saturday 8AM-3PM
Sunday Closed

Customer Reviews

Stepping up to Strite's Doughnuts is an experience in itself! ?? Housed in a renovated but abandoned gas station, this place has serious character. It's quirky and unforgettable ? definitely not your average donut shop! But let's talk about the food, because that's why you're here. These ??donuts are pure bliss. They're consistently fresh, light, and perfectly fluffy. Whether you go for a classic glazed ?? or their incredible ?? blueberry, every bite is heavenly. The jelly donuts have the ideal dough-to-je

It's been 10 years since I've been to Harrisonburg, but I was always remember Strite's donuts. I had someone personally delivery these for me and they were just as good and fresh as I had remembered them to be. They have the best jelly donuts (ideal jelly to dough ratio) and I always loved their bluebery donuts.

These are some awesome donuts. The flavors are delicious, the prices are very fair and the staff is awesome. Definitely recommend if you are looking for a sweet treat that?s local

Strite?s Donuts are DELICIOUS!!! They are really fresh, soft and airy donuts. You can?t stop at one! Not living in the area we stop by every chance we pass through town!!! We buy extra for friends and family! Worth it!!!

Conveniently located off of 42 near EMU, this donut shop is a valley favorite. Many tasty do ut options, varying in flavors and size. They even have super cute baby donuts. Give them a try if you're in the area, or watch for the food truck in surrounding towns.

Oh my goodness, the Eclairs !! Each donut, as you take that bite, you can taste the love that was put into the goodness of making each one just right. The sugar cinnamon yum! The real jelly filled taste like my grandmother 's jelly rolls. Homemade Goodness made with Love is what Strites Donuts are all about and I personally Thank you!!

I had one of these blueberry donuts at late-night breakfast in Festival dining hall tonight and it was incredible! I've never heard of Strite's before, but I'm excited to order more in the future. Arguably the best donut I've ever had.

I know the description says gas station donuts, but I've had many donuts in my life and these are hands down the best! I don't understand how the average star rating is anything less than a 5. I was about to pick up two dozen this morning from the trailer behind John Henry's and was disappointed they weren't there today.

Amazing hot and fresh yeast donuts. They were huge and a nice balance of dense yet fluffy. We got the blueberry, chocolate, and glazed.

I have no idea how anyone can give these a negative review. And I think the price is amazing for FRESH donuts. These donuts are delicious. I felt zero guilt eating these because these are hands down the best donuts I have ever had and my entire family agrees (which never happens!). Not to mention how sweet they are and they wrote "Have a great day" on our box.

Great selection and everything is fresh and tasty

I don't get a chance to visit Strite's Donuts often enough to enjoy their specialty filled Donuts I view on their Facebook page but whenever I arrived to Strite's donuts I always enjoy their glazed donut holes and Bavarian creme eclairs. I always wanted to try the peach and apple filled ones but the one filled donut I remember the most was the lemon filled I thought was delicious when their food truck visited the Winchester Church of God and that was three to four years ago. I hope their business continues

Wowwwww!!!!! These donuts are so good. You can literally taste the love that?s made with them ???? The absolute best donuts i have ever had. They?re so fresh, thick, doughy, and they literally melt in your mouth!!!

Great people awesome donuts you must try this place

Great donuts but limited choices. The place is cute with some seating. Services was friendly and quick.

Was hoping for better lighter consistency based on the other reviews. Lamars sets my standard and they are very hard to beat. People were very nice, but too heavy dough and the Bavarian creme in the eclair was non distinct. The chocolate top was very tasty with a great consistency.

Best doughnuts, great chat! PSU Women?s Crew Team approved !!!

It was wonderful. Got a Bavarian cream donut. Loved it

The best donuts in Harrisonburg. They so big and dense, one Strite?s donut is worth a whole dozen from the chain brands. Plus Carl and family are also incredibly friendly and welcoming!

We've spent 5 years trying to coordinate our semiannual travel through VA with Strite's Donuts availability after our initial chance encounter. We finally did it and were not disappointed!!! One strong recommendation...eat them fresh within a few hours. They're still good the next day, but not as incredible as when they are fresh. This is not a criticism at all... it's just the nature of such a rare delicacy!

Found this morning by accident. Donuts were warm, fresh, chewy and delicious. They are pretty large, just fyi. Bought 6 stayed fresh all day. Highly recommend!

I've tried them a few times now over the years. Both in Stephens City and in Woodstock. I thought it was just me but last week I picked up a dozen from the Woodstock site since we had family members still at the house. Everyone agreed they were ok but nothing outstanding. A few of us thought ours had a greasy taste to it. Nice folks running the trailer but I cannot agree these were great donuts.

These donuts are the BEST I've ever had. They are soft, light and fluffy. I'm visiting from FL and thought I'd support a local business. I'm glad I did. Very nice and friendly employees.

Love, love, love these donuts! When I can catch the truck in my area, I buy a dozen with no diet guilt. They?re so good, I just can?t pass them up.

Staff always friendly. The first time we got donuts they were great. The next time they tasted kinda old.

Good service, neat food truck atmosphere. The doughnuts were warm and freshly made. Sadly, I have had better. They do taste a lot like the ones my mother used to make but as much as I would love to have one of my mom's doughnuts just one more time I do realize there are better tasting ones but I will stop by here again when in town because the doughnuts in California are too far.

We stopped early in the morning while traveling south. The donuts were ice cold as if they had been frozen. They were heavy and lacked flavor. The chocolate frosting had little chocolate flavor. We tossed them out as the calories were not worth it. We were very disappointed as this shop gets good reviews.

AMAZING AS ALWAYS...fast friendly service....the donuts are always great.

The best donuts ever!!! The staff is caring, diligent and hardworking. The donuts are made fresh everyday. I would recommend to everyone. If your looking for an amazing donut, find them, you will not be disappointed. God bless

I ate one of their glazed doughnuts that a friend bought to our office. It reminded me of the hometown bakery that I grew up with as a child. It melted in my mouth! It was the best doughnut I've had in over 30 years. 5 stars!

Best donut shop ever!! Their glazed are probably my favorite, but whenever they have maple flavored, that is my jam. They have multiple locations and certain times that they are at each location.

Calling "balls & strikes" folks! The product is superior...but few in this humble valley can afford ur product.$15 a dozen, $1.75 each.People here don't make that kind of money. "Let them eat cake". Thank you Biden! Former cop that can't afford such luxury! No donuts .....just coffee. .

Best doughnuts I have ever had. Everytime I try someone else's I compare there to strites.

A coworker brought some of Strites Donuts in and my God they are huge!! And they were still warm too!! Next time hubby and I go out to winchester, we will be stopping by to get some.

Strites Donuts is a must visit! The best donuts I've ever had, consistently. Highly recommend their blueberry! Always the most pleasant employees to boot.

We attempted to go on Monday, 3/18. The gentlemen said they had just returned from a festival over the weekend and would not be open that day, but would be open Tuesday. No problem. We went back Tuesday at about 945 and they were not open. If you're actually looking for a donut place, stick to Dunkin. At least they are open.

The donuts here were amazing. We got a blueberry donut and a raspberry filled donut. They were both warm and so tasty! Will definitely come back again!

Easily the best donuts in Harrisonburg. Our entire family loves them. The quality is phenomenal and they are giant donuts!

Strite's has been in Business for awhile and are Pre made to Order Donuts. They are Very Fresh and You can bite into one and can taste the Difference and Freshness. Try One and Compare! See for yourself.

My husband stopped by there this morning and brought 1/2 doz of glazed home they are fabulous. I like to stick mine in microwave to warm. We love them.

Hands down the dopest dope! Great people, the best donuts, and a great price. If Lesley Knope knew about this place J J's waffles would have a run for its money. Strites donuts: endorsed by Pawnee Indiana and lil' Sebastian

Picked up 6 donuts from these folks, usually I like to eat just one donut but this donut was really good so I started one chocolate and then got into the powdereds and whoa nelly this donut is the shiznit. You'd be nuggin futs to not stop and try these ones. I give it 5 stars and also must thank Holy Baby Jesus in his manger full of stuffed animals and frankinscense too, thank you my Baby boy.

Strite's: The donuts of kings. From their humble origins as traveling donut peddlers in a trailer, Strite's has become purveyors of the greatest donuts the Valley has ever tasted. Sir Dunkin and Lady Kreme wail and tremble at the might of Strite's impressive confections, their mere offerings, their meager offerings light and weak in comparison to the mighty dough armies of Strite's. The Donut Wars in progress. What side will you choose? Choose right. Choose Strite's.

Best donuts anywhere! Handmade they use fresh ingredients and are super friendly people! I love it seeing them at festivals!

A gentleman here made my whole day, such a beautiful personality with top notch donuts. I don't think ive ever had better. Thank you so much ??

With all the hype surrounding the Krispy Kreme newly opened store in Harrisonburg, Strites remains a far better choice for fresh donuts. The staff is friendly and their donuts are so much better.

Freaking amazing donuts, good service, and nice people. When you go in, ask to see if they have any donuts fresh out of the fryer... they melt in your mouf!

Suuuch great donuts and super friendly folks. I love stopping by on my walk to work for a breakfast treat every now and then!

Don't let the gas station veneer fool you. They make great tasting simple donuts. The dough is fantastic and always fresh.

Carl and his crew are amazing. Such a caring friend and brother in Christ.

These donuts are the best! Never had better.

re:#6 - Fantastic people & oh my, the Donuts - they are Delicious! Doesn't matter which flavor you choose - all make you drool!

The donuts used to be good. But if you seen the kitchen and how disgusting the whole area they made them in you would regret ever eating any of them.

Absolutely the best donuts anywhere - when do you come to waynesboro,va> Have not seen you for a long time!!

Ok ordered 12 donuts and got 11 they were good but I like to get what I paid for I will be counting them from now on sense I can't trust the operator to count to 12

These donuts are amazing! Make sure you get there early before they run out. GO RAVENS!

The donuts were delicious, made fresh and staff was so nice !

Omg the best! I'm from NH and you can't find a better donut!!!

Just happened upon them...best donut I ever had..diverse staff, awesome spirit in the building...

Best bang for your (donut) buck in town... Great variety!! Quick, friendly service every time. Keep up the great work!!!

Great Donuts, we get the every time we are going to visit family , thank you for the great food

Fresh tasty doughnuts, friendly service. Beats the chain doughnut shops any day of the week!

Best donuts around. Highly recommend them.

Best doughnut place in Harrisonburg!!! Great service the workers are so kind ! ??????

They have wonderful service and the best donuts ever.

The best donuts!! Definitely something to sink your teeth into and very fresh!!!

HUGE donuts! Worth every dollar! Nice folks running it. LOVE this place!

Nice little donut shop in an old gas station. It?s not fancy, but I went for the donuts not the atmosphere.

I have never eaten such delicious Donuts. Amazing!!!!!!!

Doughnuts are DIVINE 10/10 would recommend- friendly staff and owners. GO GET SOME

The most delicious donuts! So fresh and amazing.

There freshly made donuts are always soooo good.

This was a great fine for us to enjoy a very ,very good Donut It was better then Krispy Kream

Family business. extremely friendly. nice variety of donuts for a food truck

Post eclipse. Warm glazed dipped in actual hot fudge. An auspicious day, indeed.

A number for the store would be great.

Great flavor, unique fluffy / chewy consistency.. will go back for more

Too heavy and flavorless... on a good note, they make for a great boat anchor.

After we tracked them down it was good. Follow them on Facebook

Great doughnuts, best coffee in town, Great people.

Cranberry orange fresh and warm. Perfect Saturday start.

Read the reviews so we stopped by 11am Monday morning but it was all closed. Not sure if its closed permanently

Posted hours for Saturday opening at 7 a.m. Waited till 7:12. Still not open today 6/30.

Yummy donut shop nestled in an obscure gas station. Worth a stop!!

Best donuts ever!!! Anthony that works there is awesome!!!

Just went there and it was amazing, definitely will be going back there again!

Awesome homemade donuts that are usually fresh

Life changing (in that you'll never feel the same about other donuts)

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