We Knead Donut - Wash Park/Bonnie Brae

We Knead Donut - Wash Park/Bonnie Brae

Reviews Summary

Most reviews rave about the fresh, fluffy donuts with standout flavors like strawberry glazed coconut and maple bacon. The cronuts and Boston Crème receive high praise. Many highlight friendly staff, quick service, and added breakfast options like kolaches and burritos. A few criticize soggy sandwiches or kolaches deviating from traditional styles. Parking is limited, but the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with repeat visits planned. Some note inconsistencies in quality or freshness for certain items. The iced coffee receives mixed feedback.

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

723 S University Blvd

Denver, Colorado 80209

Hours

Monday 6AM-2PM
Tuesday 6AM-2PM
Wednesday 6AM-2PM
Thursday 6AM-1:30PM
Friday 6AM-2PM
Saturday 6AM-2PM
Sunday 6AM-2PM

Customer Reviews

Very good donuts. The strawberry and blueberry cake donuts were fresh and the flavor of the fruits really stood out . The maple Bacon donut is also very good. The kolaches are good for breakfast. Another plus is that they serve Dazbog coffee which goes well with the donuts. Service was excellent. Friendly and patient while deciding what to order. There is a counter you can stand at to eat, but no seats. This is primarily a take-out place. On street parking is available but very limited.

I have to agree with the other reviews, as someone from Texas this place brings my heart so much joy! These are by far the best kolaches I?ve had in the Denver area, and I am so glad I discovered them. I highly recommend all three flavors. The donuts here were fantastic too.

Here?s a review you can leave: We Knead Doughnuts is the perfect spot for breakfast! The staff here is incredibly friendly and welcoming?Ali was especially sweet and polite during our visit. The breakfast burritos are top-notch, packed with flavor and perfectly satisfying. And the donuts? Absolutely to die for! They fill them on demand, so every bite is fresh and delicious. You can?t go wrong with the cronut either?crispy, flaky, and just the right amount of sweetness. Highly recommend stopping by if you?r

Awesome little donut shop with other incredible bites too. Loved the donuts, but really loved the Donut Sandwich. Ham, egg, cheese on a glazed donut - oh my I could eat a bad amount of those.

We Knead Donut is amazing donut location with a wide variety of donuts that are always fresh and delicious!! They also have new special donuts that change for holidays or special events!! On top of all the donuts they have so many drink options like boba and coffee as well as lots of breakfast food options like burritos which I highly recommend and Kolaches which are very popular for a reason! The owners are very passionate and committed to We Knead Donuts and are very kind people who have a talent for maki

Unfortunately truly the worst kolache I?ve ever had. As a native Texan it?s difficult for me to find kolaches here. This place advertised Texas style kolaches and I was interested. These are not at all similar to Texas kolaches. A few problems: - Kolache dough is sweet and doughy, this place used a saltier more bready crispy dough. Hard to explain but it was more like a baguette than a roll. - Texas kolaches typically use cheddar cheese, this one used asiago cheese (never seen that before). - Instead of

Was finally able to swing by and try the new neighborhood doughnut place!! The guests inside waiting for their burritos were raving about the doughnuts and the burritos. We got a jam doughnut and cronut bites based of their recommendations and they were fabulous!! Can?t wait to come back and try the boba and a burrito ??

As a weekly donut connoisseur, I really wanted to check this new spot out based on it being pretty close to our house. The staff was incredibly bubbly, and although there was a slight line just due to the time of day, the donuts were well worth it. Very light and airy, my favorite by far was the strawberry glazed coconut. Unfortunately they ran out of the blueberry, but it seemed to be a very popular choice. Will be back to try some more flavors before they sell out!

Best croissant donuts I've ever had. Used to drive to Greenwood Village before this location opened, it was worth the drive from Lowry. The donut holes are amazing as well. Soft sweet not dry fluffy. Sooooo good!

This is by far the worst we need donuts. Now the donuts are still gonna be better than most other donut locations but out of the franchise this location is not good. The breakfast burrito was premade and not good.

I got a couple breakfast burritos and donuts from here and the choice and flavor was excellent. A little pricey but worth a little more. I found it a little hard to get to considering the parking and location. Service was fine and quick. Pick up only though so prepare.

Board certified donut connoisseur here and let me tell you, the cronot is ??choice. It?s so buttery and velvety. Love the red velvet old fashioned too. Both make my top 10 donuts I?ve ever had.

Donuts are stellar, coffee is good, staff is friendly, location is clean, always plenty of parking in morning. What?s not to like?

New favorite donut shop!! The holes were both excellent, the fill as you order options fun, and breakfast sandwich/burritos on top of it all!

One of my fave donut shops in all of CO. Frosted cronuts are hard to find, and theirs are the BEST!

Seems family owned. The young man who helped me was amazing. So sweet and helpful. The donuts were really good. Everyone at work loved them.

Tried a cronut for the first time in my life and it was amazing and fresh also got a egg and cheese on bagel which was also amazing as well

This is my number one favorite donut spot in Denver. The employees are always so kind and welcoming. I've only had good experiences here! I love their vegan donuts, super helpful option! My favorite donut of all time is their blueberry cake donut! It is definitely a must try.

I recently visited ?We Knead Donut? and was thoroughly impressed by their commitment to quality and tradition. Their donuts are fresh, handmade, and follow an old-fashioned, award-winning recipe that truly stands out. The donuts are delicious and taste even better knowing they?re handmade, and the business is family owned. If you?re looking for authentic and tasty donuts, this is the place to go!

Had to go out of my way to find this place, but they had a good selection of donuts. Only problem may be the parking because you have to park on the street with limited spots in a high traffic area.

Amazing donuts and great breakfast burritos! The staff was so lovely and friendly! Definitely an 11/10! Very convenient that they're open at 6am! Will definitely be making this place a regular breakfast pitstop before work! ????? Everyone at my job loved them as well! We all appreciated that the donuts had a subtle crunch when you first bit into them but were super soft and spongy on the inside! Great flavors and great prices too!

I bought donuts clearly marked as worth $18 on too goodto go. I was given 8 regular donuts, 4 original flavors, 4 with a little icing, 8*1.59=12.72. This is calculated according to the store price, and it is the leftovers from the day before, not the ones saved on the day. I went there on the 4th when they were about to close, and I could tell from the donuts on the counter that they were not produced the day before. They may be unsold donuts from several days ago. As long as they are not moldy, they will c

We ordered the kolaches and a dozen donuts and their customer service is very kind and considerate. As a customer I definitely felt a sense of care and the food was just so good. In all honesty I think these were the best donuts we?ve had and the kolaches were fantastic. Highly recommend, definitely a repeat!

This place is amazing. I?m a huge fan of cake donuts, and I love that they have a wide variety of them. They?re super tasty, and the donuts are moist which can be hit or miss at other places. I also got a couple breakfast burritos, which were delicious and shockingly flavorful. I recommend showing up early so they have their full selection available because these donuts are too good not to sell out. Fortunately it seems like they make donuts throughout the day, so even in the afternoon you?ll have some qual

Went here for the first time and we will definitely be back! Very friendly staff and delicious donuts. They are light and fluffy, not too sweet. The cronut melts in your mouth. Great breakfast burrito, well balanced and a little spice. The iced coffee was great too. We all loved it.

We Knead Donut is a popular donut shop offering a wide variety of fresh, delicious donuts, specialty donuts for holidays, and a variety of breakfast foods and drinks, including popular favorites like burritos and Kolaches. The owners are friendly and passionate about donut creation, and the customer service is excellent! Even during large lines, the staff is patient and friendly, welcoming customers with vibrant options like coffee and boba. The shop also offers popular morning meal options like kolaches a

BEST donuts in the wash park area. They even gave me a few free donut holes with my purchase. Go and support this local business!

Typical donut shop vibe, friendly staff. Coffee was less than mediocre and so was the donut. The price point wasn?t terrible $6 for a donut and coffee, but there?s def better options in the area.

Couldn?t have had a better experience. The person working around 10:30/10:45 AM on 10/15 couldn?t have been nicer. They gave us a sample since we had never been before. They were so kind and welcoming to us. Couldn?t say enough good things - an absolute MUST stop when you?re in Denver. The donuts were amazing. Every good thing you?ve heard on tiktok is true!

I work at a church in denver and we have been ordering donuts ever Sunday for a couple months now, they are delicious and fresh. This week I accidentally got the timing wrong for delivery and the manager noticed the error and called to check if it was done on purpose! 10/10 would recommend! They are great and kind and the donuts are delicious!!!

Quality and selection was far inferior to the centennial location. Parking is hard in the morning.

Terrible customer service! Rude people with customers. Why you are trying to be nice but at the same time you are rude when we asked for food. Definitely you haven?t chosen your employees well. Donuts were hard and not impressive as they look like. The lady had a broken English so it was hard to communicate. They didn?t get my order correct. What a waste of time and money! Not coming back here. There are BETTER donut places around the neighborhood.

Got a breakfast sandwich and it was so soggy and meat wasn?t really cooked all the way but maybe because she put it in a microwave. Not worth almost 7 dollars. Starbucks sandwiches are better than that. Also The caramel iced coffee was not good either.

My son said, "You get what you pay for... it's never been more true. I don't know how fare it is to compare this place to Voodoo donuts as well as only buying here for the first time from the TOO GOOD TO GO app. I paid $5 for 8 Donuts and a few donut holes, which the app said I would get $18.00 of Donuts. It wasn't great. See, the pictures service was great. I don't know if their Donuts were any good as I trashed them and only ate the Voodoo donuts. I hope this place is better if you buy directly from the l

These are about the same quality as a Dunkin Donuts or Donut House, or any other chain donut place in Denver. Nothing fresh or unique. I?m confused by the glowing 5 star reviews. It?s just?fine. Raspberry filling had no tartness or raspberry flavor, and the chocolate cake donut had no chocolate flavor other than the glaze. Definitely won?t go out of my way to return here.

My family and I love coming here. Any time we are in the area we make sure to stop by. The donuts are DELICIOUS and fresh and the staff is so friendly. 10/10 would recommend!!

Honestly this place wasn?t as good as I went when they first opened up!! I went Friday morning got a kolache and it didn?t taste right it tasted like cleaning products if they wipe down everything with constant cleaning spray, at that don?t get the pineapple slush boba it didn?t taste good!! flavor wasn?t there at all. This was only my 2nd time so I was upset spending so much when it wasn?t worth it. I?d definitely try it again but again I don?t know.

Friendly people, excellent donuts, tacos and breakfast burritos. Reina & the crew are super friendly and kind. I think this might be the only truly flawless food shop in Denver!

Delicious upscale donuts. I went with my wife and she picked out a couple donuts that had bacon on them. I chose an apple fritter and a cronut. So good! For sure we'll be back.

These donuts are so amazing and we?re so happy to have them nearby!

Best donut shop in the area! Family run business with really friendly owners. Abu even helped me carry my boxes to the car because he saw my hands were full with my baby :) our favorite items are the jalapeno and cheese kolache and cronut holes!

Donut was excellent! Breakfast sandwich was inedible due to the bacon ??

Visited this place yesterday due to the high rating and was very disappointed. The bread was good but the icing/coatings were so artificial. Like plasticy weirdness. It was just super gross and overpriced for that.

Saw this donut shop advertised on YouTube so I was excited. Unfortunately, the quality, assortment and taste of the donuts did not live up to the hype. However, the customer service was good.

They now have authentic tacos too! I love the unique donut flavors and the owners are so friendly. Thank you for everything I cannot wait to come back again soon.

Soggy microwaved croissant sandwiches with store-bought frozen croissants, oily cronut holes.

Love this place! The food is fresh, and the donut flavors are creative. I love that it is family owned shop, as well!

Everyone is so kind and nice there and the Donuts are delicious! Especially love the cronut. Love supporting a local spot!

Top notch donuts! We tried half a dozen and can?t pick a favorite because they are all so delicious. Great add to the Wash Park/Bonnie Brae neighborhood

First time in and will be back! Great customer service and AMAZING donuts! So fresh and the favor is delightful. Will be a repeat customer here for sure.

Staff was very friendly, donuts were delicious

They were open on google and had an open sign in the window drove from downtown to get some donuts on a time crunch only to show up and it was locked and no one inside. Not cool or professional

Great place to get your donuts at. Love all the different varieties too!

Ordered some donuts for delivery. They gave us a few extras for free. Cronut was really good!!

Awesome munchies and great prices

Best donuts in town ??????

The donuts were super fresh and yummy. Fillings aren't added until you buy, so never a soggy filled donut!

Donuts were amazing! Staff was friendly and customer service was the amazing !

The people are absolutely the sweetest and it?s so good, made fresh, and lots of flavors to choose from!

Moved to Colorado from Texas about a month ago. This is the only place I've found Texas style kolaches. Absolutely fantastic

Great add to the neighborhood. Croissant sandwiches and kolaches are both great. Looking forward to my next visit

The best Boston Cr?me donut I have ever had! This is a great place!

Delicious donuts and very kind service. So happy you?re in the hood!

Their breakfast burrito is my new favorite breakfast burrito in Denver!

Everything kind of tastes like the cleaning product their store smells like

Kind staff and good donuts! Cool new spot in the neighborhood.

Delicious and fresh donuts. Very friendly staff.

Great donuts and the Kolache are soo good.

Amazing donuts and wonderful service! Will be back often!!!

Great Donut flavors and nice staff.

The cronut is great ..donuts fresh and are really good ..

Great donuts and the staff is really nice.

The cronuts are so good and it's very reasonably priced

Delicious donuts, great service, and affordable.

Love this place for Saturday morning donuts!

Their croissant donuts are so good!

Love the friendliness & how clean the building is!

Everything was delicious. Try the cronut!

VEGAN OPTIONS!! So amazing.

So fresh and fluffy!! 10/10

Excellent place and service!

Love croissant donuts

Friendly, clean and delicious!

Their donuts were really dry, I was wanting a soft donut for me and my family. That was disappointing.

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