The Donut Kitchen

The Donut Kitchen

Reviews Summary

Overwhelmingly positive reviews highlight delicious, fresh, and unique donuts with a soft texture, often described as the best in town. Customers rave about the friendly staff, cozy atmosphere, and excellent coffee. Many appreciate the owner's personal touch and variety of flavors. The only negative note mentions unexpected closure hours. Recurring praise focuses on generous portions, warm service, and a welcoming vibe that keeps patrons returning.

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

300 Pantops Ctr

Charlottesville, Virginia 22911

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 6AM-2PM
Thursday 6AM-2PM
Friday 6AM-6PM
Saturday 7AM-2PM
Sunday Closed

Customer Reviews

It's so good. Nice, large, fresh donuts. These donuts are mostly the traditional yeast variety, about double the size of KK or DD. I thought they had a good ratio of donut to icing/glaze, not excessively sweet. And the filled donuts had a proper amount of cream or jelly. It would be nice to have a clearer differentiation between the premium and regular donuts, as the premium are not included the 1/2 doz. special. Service was very friendly, though it is a tight space and could cause a constricted line during

Apple filled, strawberry cheesecake, and blueberry?raised, not cake?were all spectacular. Employee working at open Saturday was super friendly. Attractive store and amazing donuts. Wish I lived nearby!

The local spot for tasty home made doughnuts in C?ville. My little guy loves this place and has to have one every time we drive by. The coffee options, seasonal doughnuts and friendly staff are amazing unlike the national chain down the street.

Omg! ONLY mom&pop donut shop in Charlottesville currently, and it is fantastic! Amazing soft, fresh donuts, huge. They sold out several times in the first few hours, and for good reason. Beautiful seating area. Sooooo happy!

Dropped in to this brand new donut shop in the Pantops Food Lion shopping center in the afternoon. Was initially disappointed at the minimal selection of donut varieties, but the donuts were large, fresh and delicious. Several charging ports available throughout the shop. Saturday mornings are busiest.

Honestly, such, SUCH good donuts. They?re soft and doughy, and borderline cakey. The staff is so nice and welcoming. Get 5 and you?ll get a 6th free

The donuts are incredible. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. It was very clean, comfortable and relaxing atmosphere! Worth a taste.

Absolutely amazing doughnuts!!! The dough itself is delicious, it's light, airy and the perfect density. The toppings and fillings all taste decadent and freshly made. I can't wait to go back and try some more!

I love donuts, so I take this stuff seriously. The owner/manager welcomed me in, I said I was glad they were open, he said they had been open since Wednesday. I was going to get a dozen, but they keep them in foil pans so you can't see what they look like. I had to ask what kind of donuts they were since it wasn't clear if they were cake or yeast, since you can't see them. The menu is written in chalk so I will assume they will have a variety. I got a chocolate frosted and a filled. I got a filled don

These donuts are great yet incredibly tasty. Generously sized (big) and reasonably priced, they hit the spot every time. The staff is consistently kind and friendly, making it the perfect place to satisfy your donut cravings.

Best donuts in Virginia, hands down! Delicious coffee drinks as well and definitely the prettiest restaurant in Cville. ??

Charming atmosphere, lovely service, great coffee, FANTASTIC donuts. Had half a blueberry and half a coconut, the coconut especially was amazing. Highly recommended.

Love their doughnut sandwiches! Love their coffee. The atmosphere, owners and employees and customers truly make everything wonderful.

What an adorable donut shop. The donuts are huge! I'm a simple girl with donuts, but the chocolate is delicious. They're very soft and fresh, I was pleasantly surprised. They have a huge variety of coffee blends for the caffeine junkies, and the customer service is old school. The owner interacts with everyone and the employees are very nice. I'll definitely be back!

Stopped by on a recommendation from my brother. The strawberry filled donut was delicious and a great selection of other items. Way too many to try on one visit. Coffee selections are many. Staff extremely friendly and recognize your presence as soon as you approach the counter. The added bonus is the contemporary Christian music played in a very comfortable seating area. Will be back.

Great service and calm atmosphere. I tryed the protein ball and it was great.

Really excited about this place. Took my 2, 5, 7 year old today and got a half dozen donuts. They were so fresh and they smelled amazing! The staff was so kind and welcoming. This feels like it will be a great space to meet up. The donuts were a great size for the price and we particularly loved the strawberry iced and cinnamon sugar.

Just had a plain cake donut someone brought to me from Dunkin'. It tasted like a Hostess donut off the grocery store shelf. If you want top-quality, yumtastic donuts, drive past Dunkin to this fine shop. No comparison. Dunkin' is a waste of calories. The Donut Kitchen is divine.

Great little spot for coffee and a donut! Lovely ambiance and great donuts. They even made me one to order when I was looking for an unglazed donut, which they don?t usually have. Friendly staff, delicious donuts, nice place to have coffee with a friend. Five stars all around!

Stopped by and so glad I did!! Amazing, fresh donuts made by hand on site. These are the best donuts I?ve ever had. Coffee drinks are delicious. Family owned. Love that it isn?t another production line chain. Cute and cozy atmosphere. Highly recommend!

Food here is amazing and the employees are awesome , the owner is fantastic. Love this place

This place is great! They have big, delicious donuts with a rotating special of the week. The coffee is also great and the people who work here are always so nice and friendly. I enjoy bringing my kids here for a special breakfast every once in a while. Grab the comfy couch and chairs and enjoy a special treat.

WOW! I am from Amish country in Pennsylvania so i know a pretty good baked good BUT, let me tell you these donuts are off the chart good. There is something different about the taste of the dough. They do not offer a large variety but always have "special" flavors. They are a MUST have if you like donuts.

Delicious donuts! We got a variety of flavors and they were all so good. Friendly staff too. Highly recommend!

Great vibe.nice selection. Friendly staff!

The best in Charlottesville! Will definitely become your favorite place if, like me, you prefer your donuts not overly sweet. These have a great texture and fresh, handmade taste. The flavored iced coffee is also excellent. I recommend the cinnamon sugar donut and the caramel-vanilla iced coffee. Staff is really friendly too.

We tried out the Donut Kitchen while in Charlottesville visiting family. We got a box of 1 dozen assorted, and every flavor was so delish! The blueberry donut had real blueberries blended into it, the apple filled was scrumptious, and the seasonal flavor salted caramel was an unexpected delight. They were much more fresh than chain donut stores, and it was such a pleasure to support a local business. The coffee drinks were excellent as well! We will definitely stop by again whoever we?re in the area again!

My Sunday school class loves these donuts!

Stopped by today for the seasonal donuts, the apple cider donut! We also got the cider slushies. 100% recommend both, will return for sure! The whole place was very clean, we were greeted by a very friendly staff member and our order was put together swiftly.

Literally the best Bavarian creme donut I have ever had. I love that they have a rotation of specialty donuts so there is always something new to try! Such a great spot!

These are hands down the best donuts in town. They are fresh and delicious. I was so happy when I saw they opened a permanent store. The store is also decorated very nicely. The chocolate frosted are my favorite!

I didn't know they were "potato" donuts (or I wouldn't have gotten them). Good thing though - they were delicious! AND STILL WARM!!! YUMMO!!! I will definitely buy again. We had a dozen mixed - shared w/ my co-workers. BIG HIT! Thanks for making our day better.

The donuts were amazing and the owner is the sweetest

It was my first time visiting today with my 4 year old grandson. He gives you 5 stars! The donuts were huge and so delicious. We'll definitely be back!

I just had a blueberry donut. It was so good! The indoor sitting area is very welcoming and they have a couple of tables outside in the sun! Love it!

We are here from out of town. The donuts are fabulous tasting - unlike any I have eaten before! We appreciate the relaxing atmosphere! We will put this on our ?Must Go To List? for when we come back!

Best donuts in Charlottesville! Donuts are large and tasty. The blueberry donut has a strong blueberry flavor. They have espresso drinks and a great lounge for working.

Absolutely fantastic. Love the donuts, I personally would recommend you try their coconut donut it's delicious ??

Friendly staff, quick service. Doughnuts are big, delicious, and fresh with high quality toppings. This will be our go-to anytime we are in Charlottesville.

Everyone was so nice that works here. The donuts are delicious.

The coconut donut and coffee are delicious. This is a very pleasant shop to visit with a friend. I?m going to bring donuts home too. Delicious

The strawberry-frosted donut I had the other day was so good- I should have gone back in to get another one! You can really tell that the donuts are fresh.

Great donuts! Quite different from fast food versions. Friendly staff but don?t be in a rush.

The place is very nice and the staff is so chill. My favorite is the classic chocolate donut. Hands down my favorite donut kitchen.

Big delicious made on site donuts. Not to be missed great coffee choices as well

Great place. Thanks so much for providing the service that you do! Wouldn?t want Donuts ?? ANYWHERE ELSE!!!!! Thanks Guys. You ROCK

Locally sourced coffee. Doughnuts are absolutely delicious!!! Forget SB. This is my new go to. AND I don't have to break the bank!!!

They kick Dunkin and Krispy to the side of the road. Come taste what a non-corporate donut is supposed to taste like. Less air, more donut

I go here often and they have incredible donuts! The management is very nice and the staff is always willing to help!

Donuts are good, music is good ??

Probably the best donuts I've had all year, and the staff couldn't have been any nicer. 11/10

Very good donuts, made with a lot of care and love :) 10/10 would recommend!

The best cinnamon sugar donut I've ever had. Good drip coffee.

Excellent donuts with new flavors frequently and very friendly staff

Came for a pick up order and an absolutely beautiful place and also the customer service was fast and easy, definitely a great place to come

Great big doughnuts with a very comfy atmosphere. Definitely coming here again in the future!

I didn't know donuts could be this good. The staff are all so sweet too, no pun

I love it! The owner is so sweet and kind and the donuts are delicious.

Nice place, friendly staff, good coffee and great donuts.

great donuts awesome atmosphere and the service was amazing!!!

Best donut shop in town!!!

I had the S.E.C. sandwich and a cup of coffee, it was OK but nothing special.

Best donuts in town, glad they opened up

Great donuts and coffee. Highly recommended

Amazing food great people great environment!

The apple cinnamon is heavenly!!

Great donuts, coffee, and vibes.

Really good fresh doughnuts.

Delicious donuts and great service!

Great people, great donuts.

Very good and fresh donuts

The blueberry donut is to die for.

Not even open on Saturday morning.

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