Tender Donuts

Tender Donuts

Reviews Summary

The consensus is overwhelmingly positive, with most reviews praising the donuts as some of the best they've ever had—fresh, fluffy, moist, and perfectly sweet. The variety of flavors, friendly staff, and clean shop are frequently highlighted. Many appreciate the additional offerings like ice cream, boba, and coffee. While a few note the prices are slightly high, the quality and service make it worth it. Recurring themes include addictively delicious donuts, exceptional customer service, and a welcoming atmosphere. Nearly all reviewers highly recommend Tender Donuts and plan to return.

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

965 E Main St #103

Havelock, North Carolina 28532

Hours

Monday 4:30AM-5PM
Tuesday 4:30AM-5PM
Wednesday 4:30AM-5PM
Thursday 4:30AM-5PM
Friday 4:30AM-5PM
Saturday 4:30AM-5PM
Sunday 6AM-2PM

Customer Reviews

Wow! What a great place to get fresh made donuts. They also have some of the oldies but goodies that reminds me of Home when I was a kid. I always get great service when I come in. The donuts are always fresh and delicious. I recommend this place 10 stars if I could.

Had seen the sign for this donut shop a few different times as I was heading and coming out of Morehead City... Had a nice spot to pull over went inside was greeted by a very pleasant young man The showcase had all different kinds of donuts in them. I picked up a dozen mixed and matched and because today is national donut Day was given an extra one free ??????. Within the first 15 minutes after leaving I'd had three of the donuts and they were all equally light, fresh and delicious!!!?????? I highly, highly

Great little donut place that offers lattes, iced coffees, and ice cream. Their donuts are always fresh and delicious, staff are friendly, and they have a selection that won't disappoint. It's a fairly small shop without much seating--but perfect for a quick stop to bring a dozen or so treasures back home, or to sit and have an ice cream.

I had the raspberry chai smoothie with boba and whipped cream. The whipped cream was really good??. The boba was not sweet as I am used to but I do like the subtle taste. I had the cinnamon roll donut and the lady that was helping and serving me was an absolute sweetheart. Thank you very much!

These are hands down some of the BEST donuts I have ever had!! They are so light and airy and not too sweet. The donut holes are absolute perfection! I mean, we came in at 4:00 in the afternoon and the donuts still tasted super fresh! And the owners were so incredibly nice and friendly. 100/5 stars!!!

This place is a must visit. Staff is so friendly and full of smiles. So much to choose from its crazy. I prefer donuts from here over Dunkin or Krispy Cream. So fresh. My next is to try the smoothies and shakes I've alot of good things about.

Came here after the beach for some donuts and tried their bubble tea. They had excellent customer service and their bacon maple donut was my absolute favorite. There is no bad do but from them. I ordered the vanilla chai tea smoothie with boba and i have to say it?s the best boba i have found in the area and have recommended this place to the rest of my family. Regret not getting the Thai tea as it is my favorite but due to the customer service, quality, and overall experience i know we will be back soon!

Awesome donuts and selection! Perfect flavor and not too sweet! We will be back! Great prices! Our son loved the Donuts :)

I have had a lot of doughnuts in my life and these by far are the best! I have tried everything they have to offer and have not found one that I didn?t like! I?ve also had the cold coffee several times and it was so good also. The staff even though they are usually younger are always nice, friendly and courteous.

We can't wait to come back! Best donuts and pastries we have had in a long time! Delicious coffee as well! WOW! YUMMY!

Great variety and everything was good. I recommend the cream filled donut and the strawberry frosted.

Donuts were delicious, coffee was hot and fresh. So many donut choices! Highly recommend!

THE BEST DONUTS so airy so fresh OMG AMAZING How is KK still in business The donut shop offers ice cream& the best ice coffee & hands down the best milk shakes Super Friendly staff Highly recommend.

Went here today for the third time and it?s so good every time! This place will not let you down. They have amazing donuts, probably the best I?ve ever had. Their milkshakes, frapps, and all of their drinks are ??. This seems like a family owned business and the whole family is so nice ??. Best customer service than any restaurant I?ve been to in Havelock. The staff always has a smile on their face, the place is sparkling clean ! LOL & their fast paced even on busy days. I would recommend this place to anyo

Really chill when I came in. Donuts to have been made early in the day were still super flavorful and moist. They are some of the best donuts I've ever had hands down. They were just the right amount of sweet. They were airy and the glaze didn't end up all over your clothes. I can actually hide the evidence with these. GREAT JOB!!!

Sometimes you come across a place that?s SO AWESOME you don?t want to share them. This is one of those places. We tried 3 items the Twist, the Apple fritter and the Cinnamon Roll. ALL were delicious, but the Twist and Cinnamon Roll were the stars. The Twist was so good we ate it before I could get a picture LOL

?? Super yummy and awesome service! ?? Definitely will be coming back here to grab my daily dose of sugar ?? Question: Do you offer Oatmilk or Soy milk for lactose customers?

Stopped in this morning and got a dozen of donuts. Everyone working was extremely friendly and kind. The donuts were delicious too! Tons of options to choose from. Definitely will be back again.

They owner is very friendly employees are quick one of them know my drink, and donuts are soo good??

Always have FRESH donuts. They taste amazing and the staff are so friendly and welcoming!

What a great place to get the world?s most delicious doughnuts!!! I have tried many a doughnut and think this place too be one of the best! Good prices and wonderful owners!

As their tagline reads, "You deserve a donut!" And everyone deserves one of these! Light and tasty, and they sell Hershey's ice cream, sweet tea, and hot drinks as well!

Awesome shop! Excellent, delicious donuts! Great price! The staff is amazing! ??. I was so happy to see their vast array of donuts. They are fresh and scrumptious!

Haven't eaten a donut in years. Thought I'd try one. I got the butter milk roll. (?) It did not disappoint. Very tasty. Staff was very accommodating and helpful. I just might have to return return for another.

They don?t sell out for no reason! My favorite is the bear claw and an iced coffee!

I have been to this location 3 times and I love their freshly made donuts and coffee. Great service and a clean place to enjoy your donut. Will definitely stop in again when I am in the area.

The absolute best donuts. I?ve been coming here since they opened and the staff is always friendly and inviting and helpful.

My favorite place, had to have gone at least 3 times to get more donuts during our trip, if you go here, you will be back

I Love this donut place, I get my powdered jelly donuts here ?? ?? !

Clean shop, amazing staff and excellent donuts! If you're looking for a local joint to get your donut fix in town, Tender Donuts is the place to go! After years of wrong orders, bad staff and terrible quality at OTHER chain restaurants, I am so glad to have tried Tender Donuts this morning! The staff there is so kind and welcoming. The shop is clean and inviting. The donuts are absolutely perfect! A large selection ranging from the simplest old fashioned to the biggest, fullest donut creations around! I'm s

Actual fresh donuts! Not trucked in, frozen! THEY'RE MADE FRESH DAILY AND DELICIOUS!!!

Everyone was very respectful and the donut's were really delicious and at a very good price

What a wonderful place. The donuts are very fresh and they have many different types to choose from. The apple fritters are outstanding, they melt in your mouth. The Owner and Staff are very Professional, friendly and helpful. When you walk in, you can smell all the wonderful donuts being made . The shop is very clean . I will be back again for sure. You won't be disappointed.

This is my go-to for donuts! The cinnamon old-fashioned are to die for. The crisp edges are the catch with a one of a kind rich browned taste. I have to make myself stop! Apple fritters are my second close runner-up. Unbelievable delish. I hope they stay for a good long while...

What an amazing donut place! We stopped when traveling by and absolutely loved it. The ?baker?, who we think is the owner, is precious and gave us a free donut, his favorite flavor, to try. He was so kind. The donuts were amazing and so tasty!! Wish we lived nearby so we could get these more often!

It would not be an exaggeration to say that these are literally the best donuts that I've ever eaten. Hot and fresh with high-quality fillings. Made with Love-n-care.

Probably my favorite spot in town. My partner and I adore this place. The staff are so kind. The donuts are delicious and cheap. They're leagues better than places like dunkin donuts or krispy creme. They've also got ice cream, smoothies and coffee.

Seen the sign so many times passing by so I decided to go give it a try. Gosh the name sure does fit the donuts. Love the fantastic staff. Just can't say enough about the donuts. However if you are looking for Lemon filled please go early because they sell out quick. Or as the lady told me you can call and order in advance. Lots and lots to choose from. Definitely recommend this place.

Ordered three dozen donuts of different varieties for a work event. Called my order in the night before, and they were ready and waiting the next morning! Super service with amazing donuts! They looked so good; I added another half dozen while in the shop! The donuts were a huge hit with everyone in the office. As Arnold would say, "I'll be baaack!!"

This place is the best!! we come all the way from new Bern for the fresh delicious donuts, so much better than the large chain drive-through donut place - These donuts are so fresh, packed with SO much flavor, so soft, just amazing! And the ladies that work here are SO very sweet. Love supporting this small business!

Wish I could leave a higher review!! We ordered a variety of donuts and all them were excellent! So fresh! We also tried the frappuccinos, and mine was the best I ever had! The prices were very reasonable, and the people working here are so friendly. They take pride in their work and it shows in the quality. Would definitely come back if we're ever in this area again.

Fresh donuts with the greatest dough! I recommend the bear claw. Also, boba available locally!

Great service! Good product, a bit in the expensive side. Free parking.

My daughter brought an assortment of donuts over one day. She told us we just had to try them. The donuts looked like they came from a 5 star restaurant, and they tasted like it too. Their prices are surprisingly the same as the other place down the road. However, they've beat their competitor hands down in service and product.

So much better than Dunkin Donuts with little price difference!! This was on our list to try for a while and it blew our minds how delicious their donuts are! They have a fantastic bear claw and to die for maple bacon donuts! The Thai tea with boba is better than most places around as well! I definitely recommend you try at least once!!

WARNING! THESE DONUTS ARE ADDICTING!!! They are the best donuts I've ever had. My eyes actually watered the other night thinking about getting them the following day due to I would be in Havelock again. I've had donuts all over the US, and these are by far the best. They're fluffy, moist, not too sweet but sweet enough to hit my sweet tooth. Just.... I'm literally starting to salivate just writing this review and now will be making another stop in Havelock tomorrow. I'm on a mission to try every singl

Open early, very friendly, great tasting donuts.

Eveyone is super friendly! My Husband got the chai boba tea and I got a small hot chocolate everything is so great and freshly made. Donuts are better quality than Dunkin too. Will have to try the ice cream next time. If you rate 1 star, shame on you and your mon.

AMAZING donuts and friendly, helpful staff! I don?t usually eat donuts unless they?re from KK but I think these are my new favorites. We got a half dozen to try and they were all fresh and delicious. You honestly can?t choose wrong here.

AMAZING! Everything is sooo good. 100 times better than Dunkin! I've tried a few different things, and everything has been good each time. Every time I go there, the workers are very nice and polite. Very well kept and clean also. Plus, their milkshakes are to die for! The cashier said "see you next time" the first time I went and she definitely saw me again ?? more than once lol

10/10 the way a coffee donut shop should be!! Amazing awsome owners very friendly and the best donut in town hands down.

I thoroughly enjoy the freshness and variety of their Donuts. Best fresh made donuts in Havelock, which is better than Dunkins donuts arriving on a truck. My favorites are the glazed, maple bacon, and sour cream. My daughter asks frequently to go get her a Boba drink, before I take her to School. If I go at the end of the day, I will usually buy the rest of their donut holes, to have at home for my wife and kids.

So I come here regularly and have not had a bad day yet. The people are friendly and amazing, and the donuts are just perfect. Cheap, yet they?re no chain donuts. These things taste so fresh you?d never believe it.

Why would you ever go to Dunkin if this place is around. These are absolutely amazing, and delicious.

Donuts were awesome! So many different kinds.

Made my first stop today at the recommendation of my son. Everything we got was amazing. Definitely will be stopping again.

Best donuts around! I drive from Jacksonville just to grab a dozen donuts that remind me of my hometown shop in SoCal. Must visit shop. hands down!

This is my favorite donut place ! They?re soo good ! Not overly sweet , just right. Great variety .

Amazing place! I come here every time I get the chance the employees go above and beyond. They have great memory too. If you get the chance to talk to them they will definitely remember you. They treat you like family ?? best place in havelock. try their coffee !!!! They have boba, ice cream and lots of drinks for the kids which are conveniently on the bottom shelf for them to pick ??

Exactly what a donut shop should be! The donuts are tender, fresh, and have something for everyone. I was impressed with the flavor of cinnamon rolls and loved the filling in the bear-claws .

The best donuts!! Great taste and quality. Staff is very friendly and even treated my son when we came in with a free sample! Great customer service

They have so many flavors to choose from and each one is delicious. The perfect amount of sweetness and airiness with each bite! The staff is friendly and attentive. A little pricey but definitely worth the try!

I tried these when coworkers brought them in and had to get some for the family to try today. They are the best donuts I've ever had and the service and selection at the store in Havelock is 5 stars as well. If you like donuts you'll love this place.

I am a donut lover, so I decided to give this little shop a try. These are literally the best donuts! The glaze is a million times better than Dunkin? Donuts , and I dare say it?Krispy Kreme ! I can?t wait to go back!! Do yourself a favor and go try them right now!

I got 2 dozen donuts and they were amazing! Everyone who had a donut said nothing but amazing reviews definitely go here and try them out!

This place is incredible! The donuts are amazing and the owner and service is top class! I love their food especially the donuts!

The donuts are super fresh and delicious. Lots of great choices!

Lovely little family owned donut shop. Always fresh and delicious ??

The best donut I?ve ever have. So delicious soft and smooth. My 2 years old can finish 2 donuts by herself.

A variety of flavors. Delicious donuts, ice cream, and drinks. Highly recommend, I love getting something to drink before school. Extremely friendly staff, and very good to children.

The best donut I have ever had.

Most delicious donuts that will melt in your mouth first going into this store yesterday I would recommend this donut shop to anyone I will be back to this donut shop again soon alot to choice from and very nice,respectful and polite worker's in there..... my 2 favorites so far is apple pie filling bear claw and coconut chocolate covered donuts

I love this shop! The boba tea is always so good and the bacon maple donuts are weirdly amazing ! Everyone is always helpful and super friendly!!

It was my first time in there today and I enjoyed it! They have a different variety of doughnuts than Duncan! So if you?re tired of the same old, go to this doughnut spot!

Awesome place great price doughnut last 4 days before they got hard

Stumbled upon this absolutely awesome donut shop- the selection of donuts amazing and the coffee was superb. Highly recommend if you?re out and about looking for a sweet treat.

I've been twice to make sure and they are the best frickin donuts I've ever had. The coffee is really good too. I will be going back whenever I have a chance to swing through Havelock

This morning was a first time I stopped by to get some donuts, great service and the donuts are out of this world. I strongly recommend Tender Donuts. Stop by and get some ,your tastebuds will thank you. ??

BEST donuts in the area. They are incredibly soft, light, fresh, perfectly frosted and glazed. There's not a bad donut here!

The donuts were delicious and the lady who helped us was the very nice and kind to my little boys who are energetic toddlers who like to ask about everything and look at everything even tried to go towards the back kitchen area?.. don?t worry I stopped them beforehand.

Not exaggerating? This is the best breakfast stop in town. The women in the front are so amazing, always so friendly and happy to see you. I don?t know where y?all have been my whole life but you definitely earned a customer for life??

Let's just say, that with such a delicious selection it's going to be hard not to stop by every now and then for something tasty! They have doughnuts, ice cream and even boba! Yummy! This is a spot every age can find something to love.

The best donuts!! I couldn't believe how fresh and delicious these were. And a great variety! I would definitely recommend!

Excellent donuts! Staff is super friendly, and donuts are fresh and delicious!

Best donuts and ice-cream I have ever had my grandson really enjoyed the strawberry mango smoothie boba We will be visiting Tender Donuts quite often God bless

Just stopped here for the first time. Good service and great donuts! Will definitely return.

OMG! These are the best donuts hands down, Rich, Sweet and so delicious. Love the maple bacon, jelly and vanilla cream.

Really like this place. Their doughnuts are great. They also sell ice cream and drinks as well. Very nice people.

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