Sweethearts Gourmet Donuts

Sweethearts Gourmet Donuts

Reviews Summary

Overwhelmingly positive, with most reviews praising the donuts as the best in the area—fresh, flavorful, and made daily. Many highlight the friendly staff, wide selection, and specialty items like maple bacon bars and apple fritters. A few mention occasional service hiccups or sellouts, but the consensus is clear: exceptional quality and worth the visit, often with lines out the door. Some note minor critiques (e.g., boba quantity), but these are rare amid the rave reviews.

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

3655 W Anthem Way

Anthem, Arizona 85086

Hours

Monday 5AM-4PM
Tuesday 5AM-4PM
Wednesday 5AM-4PM
Thursday 5AM-4PM
Friday 5AM-4PM
Saturday 5AM-2PM
Sunday 5AM-1PM

Customer Reviews

Checked a new donut spot that I have had my eye on. When you walk in you can smell the deliciousness. They make such good, traditional donuts. The do offer drinks such as milk tea beyond their coffee. The servers were all super friendly and obviously were having fun at work, in a good way.

The donuts ?? out of the oven are warm, so soft and delicious ?? This is the ONLY place to get donuts. Seems like every Sunday there?s a line out of the door and trust me, it?s worth the wait!!

We love donuts (who doesn't!) We heard plenty of people rave about this place, so when we were visiting from out of town we stopped in. We were not disappointed. What an incredible selection of donuts. We got one each, and an Apple Fritter to share. That had to be one of the best AF that I have ever had. Will be back next time we are in Anthem!

Best donuts in the valley! We?ve been going here for years and they never disappoint

By far some of the best donuts I have ever had- just fantastic. Each flavor I got was its own experience, and they were all incredible. Can?t wait to bring these to events, I know they will be a fan favorite!

Sweethearts gets my highest review rating , HIGH FIVE. Somebody here knows donuts and what people want. Some regions only know yeast donuts (like Crispy Kreem) or cake donuts, but don?t do both well. Sweethearts obviously loves to bake both varieties , do both very well, and offers generous and creative versions as well. Not a cookie-cutter donut shop. If you like apple strudel, old fashioned, the glaze is not overdone like so many shops make the mistake of doing. The cinnamon rolls are huge and perfect fo

Fantastic little bakery/donut shop ?? While in Anthem AZ today i stopped by Sweetheart Donuts, from many referrals and brought some of their mouth watering treats over to the brave men and women at Daisy Mountain Fire house that put their lives in the line for us everyday. Thank you for excellent donuts Sweetheart Donuts and thank you for your service Daisy Mountain Fire and Rescue ?????????????

Not enough bobas in the drink but otherwise good.

Ill rewrite my first review if i feel i have food poisoning, i liked getting breakfast here. Coffee and breakfast sandwich for $11 isnt too bad. They arent the yummiest but i am having a hard time i have no support system and trying to navigate life i feel better with affordable meal options nearby.

Best donuts in North PHOENIX. Try there old fashions and apple fritter. They also do an amazing birthday donut, it will feed the family. Such a cool idea. Keep up the good work.

These doughnuts are so fresh and delicious. The staff is extremely friendly and pleasant. There are so many choices and all of them are great. Treat yourself! Check them out.

Best donuts in Anthem. The staff is friendly and there's a nice selection. They even have seasonal donuts (colored frosting). Raised donuts, cake donuts, jelly filled... they're all good. If you wait too long on a given day, the selection is drastically reduced because it's a popular place and the donuts don't sit on the shelf for long (speaking from experience).

This is my go to donut shop! I have taken friends here who normally don't like donuts. They have all converted to Sweetheart donut lovers!

These donuts are always perfection. Sweet and so soft! Love the customer service and love to support small businesses:)

This is my fav donut shop, nationwide!! The staff is always super friendly. The donuts are big fresh and taste absolutely delicious and The coffees always hot

We got some donuts and ham and cheese croissants to go. The croissants were very very delicious. I definitely recommend them. Better than BoSa donuts croissants. The donuts are very good. I would say same quality as BoSa. All in all a great place to go to for donuts. Would recommend.

I?m not sure why everyone is scoring so high other than maybe it?s a ?better? donut shop ?in Anthem. Anything is better than Dunkin Donuts. If you want real 5-Star donuts go to Rainbow Donuts in Phoenix. Sure you?ll drive far but it?d be worth it.

Used to go here multiple times a week. From the week they opened. Now, I am religated to getting my fix when I'm in town. Super awesome owner.

Simply the best!! The donuts are all made fresh daily and the breakfast sandwiches are delicious.

Delicious and fresh donuts!! And omg, you need to try their bobas. They are one of the best donut shops in town.

The best donuts in the world and the service is outstanding, and I love the atmosphere

I love their Chai Tea frap with boba added. Their boba is always on point not too chewy or mushy just right every time I've been there. As far as donuts I had an iced cinnamon roll with was good.

The breakfast croissant sandwich was phenomenal and their doughnuts are out of this world!!

We are from out of town and stopped here since it was on our way to our destination. The apple fritter was so crunchy, appley, and fresh. We could tell all the donuts were homemade. My kids said their donuts were like clouds. Customer service was quick and friendly. What a gem!

5star donut shop by far. My favorite donuts from anywhere (and I?ve tried a ton of places) would 100% recommend!

was on the was to go snow boarding and stopped by the donuts were amazing the the people were so nice. i got the apple fitter it was so crunchy and fresh, my brothers said that theirs where like eating a cloud. 100% suggest going if your close

Could not be better! Most people that write this place less than five stars are either line or they don't know what a donut is

Cutest little donut shop in Anthem Arizona. The donuts are delicious! The team is always courteous and service is fast. I?ve purchased donuts for my family and associates at work many many times and have never been disappointed. The shop is clean and well maintained.

Best baked goods in a 30 mile radius. Freshly made each day. Not shipped in frozen and thawed like like the big store bakeries.

Can't say anything bad about donuts! They're already delicious and the service is quick. The price is reasonable too. I'll be back for sure.

Nice no frills donut shop in Anthem. I was greeted quickly, the store was clean, and there was a full display of donuts. I got 2 dozen mixed and had them pick. One dozen I gave to a client but took the other to the office. The donuts were fresh and there was a nice assortment. Not normally in that area but glad to know that there is a quality donut shop there when I need it.

This is a great local business with excellent donuts, pastries and other food items. They also have tables inside and out that if you want to have coffee and a donut and catch up with friends, it is perfect

Started coming here last year and now it's the only place I want donuts from! If you like pillowy soft donuts these are the ones! Made fresh, super delicious fillings, have yet to have a donut that was less than stellar! Their consistency and great price is the main reason I'm giving a full 5 stars. The customer service is always great and even a few times on the weekend when there's been a line out the door they are still fast and efficient. Their breakfast croissant sandwiches are delicious too!

Staff was very unfriendly. The woman that helped me assumed I was done ordering and just walked off. I was very confused.

Great place to grab a breakfast sandwich. They have choices,but I love the ham egg and cheese croissant. The apple fritters here are the best I have had anywhere in the states.

Amazing donuts. Donuts made right. Family owned restaurant. Not a major corporate run donut shop like Dunkin donuts where the donuts are no longer fresh, but made from the freezer. Sweethearts the donuts are indeed made fresh and they come out delicious every time.

Great local place with great donuts. Wonderful local place.

Believe me, I've eaten my share of donuts, I can honestly say that Sweethearts are the absolute best, bar none. Give this place a try ...you'll be bzck.

Was visiting family for Christmas and stopped at Safeway in the same parking lot as this place. I noticed the donut place on G'maps and thought lets hit a locally owned business instead of chain. I have bought thousands of donuts for clients as a sales guy and can say that Sweethearts has some of the best donuts I have ever had. Super light, great flavor, large selection and nice folks.

I'll start by saying donuts are not my favorite treat, but these donuts from Sweethearts is turning me into a believer. These are by far the best donuts I've ever had. They're baked fresh each morning and are incredibly soft and full of flavor. They have over a dozen different varieties and all are delicious. Note- you need to go in the AM to get the full selection. With donuts so amazing, stuff does sell out.

A great local donut shop in Anthem without a doubt. They do have a huge selection of donuts as well as croissants and Specialty pastries. They also have a good selection of breakfast sandwiches and bagels as well as smoothies and drinks. The only issue I mainly have his on the weekends they consistently Sell Out hours before closing. Well that's a sign of a good product, if you know you continually do not make enough of your items, simply make some more so you don't sell out 2 hours before you close

I stopped by for a first time visit. I intended to buy mom just a jelly donut. However, I was surprised to see a wide selection of donuts at 2:30pm; so, I bought an assortment. Wow. Very fresh. I had the softest glaze donut ever. Mom was very pleased with her raspberry jelly donut. Every bite had jelly. Sweetheart Gourmet Donuts is a winner.

Great customer service and delicious donuts! They never disappoint after a long overnight shift. We come here once or twice a month. It's difficult to stay away when it's so close and you get in & out with your order!

This place has amazing donuts. They are fresh, with a prefect light crust on the outside. The fillings are always very tasty and the donuts completely filled. Excellent pricing, as well! Breakfast sammies aren't bad, either ;) We'll have to try lunch there soon!

The best donuts and the service is amazing. Their special orders are spectacular and always ready to specification. They've also been amazing even when we need last minute orders.

This is your typical mom and pop donut shop. An awesome variety of freshly baked donuts and some pastries. The coffee was fresh and delicious and the staff was eager to help as well as abundant. If your traveling i-17 through Anthem, I suggest you take the 3 block detour and check this place out! *If you like my reviews give me a thumbs up

We always get the bacon bagel breakfast sandwich, Sausage croissant sandwich, donuts and iced coffee. We have been for 3 years. My family is moving and we?re gonna miss this place. The owners and the worker are so sweet! <3

Absolute BEST donuts in Anthem, possibly in the aphienix Metro area!!! Unique flavors, and classics, freshly baked every morning! Get there before they sell out for the day.

Trust me. I am a donut connoisseur. I know almost every donut shop west of Santa Fe and these are the freshest, most perfect donuts in the Valley. No-one works harder than these ladies at producing the best product for their customers. Get there early as they sell out often.

Delicious donuts and fantastic breakfast sandwiches.

Excellent donuts and very friendly staff. They also make giant donuts to use a cake replacement. Highly recommend if you?re looking for donuts in Anthem!

Safeway, that also sells donuts, is less than 100 feet away from Sweethearts Gourmet Donuts. Yet, when I'm shopping at Safeway, I always pass on their donuts and go to Sweethearts instead. Sweethearts' MAPLE BARS are my favorite! They have a nice maple flavor, and they are not too sugary. Sweethearts' OLD-FASHIONED BUTTERMILK donuts are my number two favorite! One can actually taste Buttermilk, and the light glaze coating adds just the right amount of sweetness. By the way, Sweethearts also sells yummy c

Fantastic donuts! My daughter wanted a bunch of donuts instead of a normal birthday cake and this is was the place to go! We come nearly every week for a donut and we have been very happy!

I have tried many different donut shops in Phoenix and not a single one has come even close to the quality of sweethearts, most of the other donut shops I have tried I can taste the fry oil they use and it leaves a rather unpleasant taste in my mouth, I have never once experienced this with sweetheart donuts, best donut place that I have ever tried in Arizona.

Yummiest doughnuts ever! The earlier the better for the FULL selection. They sell out fast !! I don't necessarily recommend getting your morning coffee here, if you need it to be fresh or hot or tasty...BUT.... their Blueberry doughnuts are the best!

Sweethearts has the BEST donuts anywhere in PHX! Always Fresh & perfectly Prepared ?? They?ll ruin you to any other Donut Shop!!

Absolutely the best donuts around. My wife will drive almost 2 hours round trip before taking the kids to school in the morning for these donuts. Once you've had Sweetheart's donuts it's hard to eat donuts made elsewhere.

The best doughnuts ever had so incredibly delicious Please keep it going my family loved them I bought a 2 boxes during Christmas 2019 and they kept on eating them all day, my family came from California and they wish to have a doughnut shop in their are like yours. I could not Believe that the doughnut held the freshness for 3 days. Thank you Nercy Thomsen

I tried to replace 2 donuts that I felt Were overfried and dry she refused to refund or replace. Some of the ratings are overrated good but not the best. Maybe the best in anthem but not the best

Their donuts are so soft!! This is one of my favorite places to eat in Anthem. The staff is always so friendly and a lot of people from Anthem go there, so you?re likely to see someone you know. ??

On our way to Sedona AZ this morning on highway 17 and we found this little treasure at the spur of the moment with google maps. Absolutely one of the best donuts ever! Coffe and tea were good too.

The rasberry jelly donut is so delicious! Made fresh everyday! Great service! My son gets the coconut/pineapple smoothie every time ??

Incredible and fresh donuts, great price and every single donut I?ve ever gotten here has been delicious

The best donut shoppe in anthem. Always fresh and delicious and quick service.

These donuts are amazing! They?re fresh, soft, and taste perfect! Prices are great, staff is great, nothing but great things to say about this place!

Best doughnuts I've ever eaten in my entire life. It's like putting fluff delicious clouds of happiness into your mouth. Never had a bad doughnut from this place ever.

The staff is always very friendly. not only do they offer donuts, they offer breakfast sandwiches. there are plenty of drinks that you can choose from, juices, coffee, milk etc. The staff is friendly and nice and always greet you with a smile.

Some of the best donuts around. An amazing breakfast spot, and definitely the best donuts spot in Anthem. Their simple chocolate donuts are amazing, and they have more 'exotic' flavors of donuts that are amazing as well.

They have a killer ham and cheese croissant!

Great coffee and fresh donuts

A small business that sells a variety of donuts. These donuts are always soft and delicious (at least in my experience, I always come early in the morning). They also sell drinks like orange juice and milk.

My daughter is a donut lover and if she says these are the best then they are the best! She?s tried donuts from everywhere and several different cities and states and Sweethearts takes the gold metal every time!

I was actually at Ogden dry cleaning but I have had Sweethearts donuts before and I admit as other coworkers have said they are the best in every way.

Always come here to get my donuts they are by far the best donuts in Arizona I love them so much. The workers are super nice. Prices are good!!

Love me some donuts!

Great local place to grab some donuts and coffee in the mornings. My wife and I ride our bikes there. It makes up for having a donut maybe lol.

This place is so good! It?s very similar to what you would find in Portland, Oregon as far as doughnuts go! Best in AZ

Yum! Yum! Don't know how these folks do it, but ALL varieties of their donuts are fabulous. Don't hesitatte to stop her for a treat-but go early 'cause they sell out before noon.

BEST DOUGHNUTS ON PLANET EARTH! My kids love the blue star and i LOVE the bacon ?? maple bars! The cake doughnuts are very yummy as well!

Sweetheart donuts are fluffy and so flavorful. A definite go to. Amazing staff and owners.

Excellent Doughnuts, Food and Drink! Service Great, and Friendly!

Our salesman lives in Phoenix. About once a month, he'll bring donuts to us in Prescott Valley! Sweethearts are the best!!

These doughnuts are incredible! Everyone of them is fresh, our entire staff loves them and said they are the best doughnuts in Anthem.

Delicious! Just wish they allowed some customization, but love this place! On the rare occasion we spring for donuts, this is the family's pick.

Wife and I got there early, and had the best raised glazed EVER! They have a crumb butterfly that's spectacular! Try it, you might like it!

Freaking amazing! If you haven't had a Sweetheart Donut...OMG! I drive 21 miles...and pass quite a few donut shops on the way...it is SOOO worth it! (YUMMMM)

This is the best donut place in North Phoenix!!! Their apple fritter is amazing! Come here if you want awesome donuts.

Not the best donuts, we've gone a few times and they are either to hard or soft with very little flavor...

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