What's sad about this place, especially after reading the reviews, is that there are enough positive reviews to keep them going, just as they are. The average person will see that 4 1/2 stars, stumble in, feel proud supporting a local business and then taste their $16 dollar experiment...and then they'll think "Why didn't we go to Dunkin?" It'll create in their temporary customers, or further enforce, that feeling of small businesses are so hit and miss, why even bother? There are a lot of places like this, of course, all across the country. Here is no exception.First, we have a review inflation issue, made worse by the owner(s), who seem to selectively comment on only positive or hyper-positive reviews; creating a positive feedback loop. None of that fun drama you can sometimes find when you get a comment disputing with those complaining. Nope. Just affirmations and gratitude to and from loyalists. All of this really equals one thing: nothing will change.Yes, the donuts are as bad as all the one and two star reviews are saying. Burnt outsides (almost tasting like they fried the fritter with the glaze on prior), uncooked insides, old fryer oil taste (my old fashioned literally smelled bad) and they are way too big and way to overpriced. My bag of three donuts must've weighed 4 pounds! You're paying for a gimmick: A "burger" donut, a donut with literal dyed, white chocolate bulldogs on top from a mold (the cashier confirmed were made from a mold found on Amazon). I was glad to hear that, as it affirmed the gimmicky nature of this place. I suppose the first clue is that it's a themed donut shop based on the owners love of horses. Made evident by their attempt at Western decor, which seems to begin and end on the outside of the store. I suppose having a dog in the store is apart of that, although, a british bulldog doesn't quite give off that Western feel, cute as he may be. Another name for the aesthetic of having a dog in the kitchen is called "health code violation", I believe.On their websites 'About Us', we get so much detail about their love of horses. We get their bone fides in the form of a divorce lawyer, muffin maker (which is evident by their donut shape and their cake donuts), cake decorator (evident by all the extra stuff that goes on their speciality donuts) and even an MBA in there for good measure. What's missing is in this lengthy CV is any reference to their actual love of, or taste for, donuts.Certainly, with all of this background, it's an easy conclusion when they go to a place like VooDoo and think "Yeah, we could do this...but better!" Putting aside the hubris and delusion of such a sentiment, the idea that donuts, as opposed to divorce, make people happy, I'd say, is false.What makes people happy are good experiences and good connections. Upon further reading, I can't deny this establishment has fostered some amazing local connections. There is a local spirit with their ingredients and relationships in selling their glazed, overly decorated briquettes to other establishments that is wonderful to see.But the good experience side of it speaks to their experience rather than that of their customers. What we have is a love, but a love of horses, gimmicky business tactics and a yearning to do something "better than" a nationally recognized themed brand with what feels like "why the hell not?" attitude. But somewhere along the way, like so, so many of their local contemporaries, they stop once they're in the black and/or have enough good will to rest on laurels. As long as orders are filled and you keep showing up in a community, that's enough. But will it remain enough? Only time will tell. Taste is the only difference between a place becoming an institution to the community or another "For Rent" sign in a strip mall.If you're a lover of donuts, this isn't the place for you. I say that also feeling that VooDoo themselves have ironically succumb to
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Raw Donut
Ben H.
Not a donut guy but this place is amazing! Is it a hole-in-the-wall? Yes. Yes it is. Is there an old lady behind the counter excited by every sprinkled delicacy you choose? No. No there is not. Does there need to be? Not even a little. This place is about a bare bones as it gets and it's amazing. You have to get there early (0615'ish) to get the best selection because they'll be mostly sold out by 0800. Yes. It's a little pricy. No, they're not the air filled garbage you get a Krispy-Kream. This is a meal. Not too sweet and never lacking for filling or glazing every bite is worth it for your skip day. Yeah, there is a dog and his name is Gronk. I am able to put my hate of the Pats aside and love on him when he's in the shop. The only bummer is that they're not open on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Dingo S.
So the place is a total hole in the wall joint that is pretty indescipt, but regardless of the physical and aesthetic mess, the donuts are decent. Ambience not so much. Donuts for sure. Not sure why this place is grunge with a dozen donuts almost $40 but it is what it is. Try at your own risk.
Erica Olivier
Need to bribe a coworker? Want to bring the most popular dish to brunch? Have you done a really good job and deserve a treat? Horseshoe Donuts has you covered.I'm not big on doughnuts, myself, but I bring these to work and to social gatherings regularly. I give them as gifts and have piled them into a cake shape to serve at a birthday party.Every doughnut lover I know raves about Horseshoe's doughnuts, about how delicious they are. I appreciate that the unicorns and the Saturday doughnuts are adorable and all the doughnuts are enormous. They're more expensive than the grocery store but also very much worth every penny.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Apple Fritter
Ritz Duran
Went there after seeing it was limited days and hours. So given that it was their Monday (they open Wednesday- Sunday) to see some more donuts around this time of day.. there was very limited selections, not even glazed donuts avaliable. When I asked about pricing, I was told every donut has its own individual price. Not even voodoo donuts or amys donuts or any other donut place refuse to have a half dozen price structure for sales. I'm disappointed I waited several weeks to try them just to walk out with nothing over 4 hours before their closing time at 2 pm.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Jeremiah
9am at the beginning of their work day. Definitely from people who ARENT working class.
Greg Plunkett (Plunkett Hot Rod Shop)
Great donut place in monument. Locally owned and operated.Vegetarian options: Eat more meatDietary restrictions: Let them knowParking: Plenty of parkingKid-friendliness: Kids are welcomeWheelchair accessibility: They have it
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Peeps, Raw Donut, Doughnut, Apple Fritter, Birthday Cake, Cherry Fritter
Benjamin Clark
I showed up because I prefer local shops over chains, but was really disappointed! I payed $11 plus tip for two donuts and six donut holes. The donuts are big, but that doesn’t matter if they’re oily enough to totally gross me out :( Really gross (and overpriced!) donuts, wouldn’t recommend at
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
Gina Sprenkel
Wow! Biggest donuts I've ever encountered! Opted for the apple fritters, and a chocolate and blueberry cake donuts. Delicious!
Walked in at 2:05 not knowing they close at 2. Was told very abruptly that they were closed. I was planning on leaving a very nice tip to a local business as well. I won’t be back.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
parula321
Best donuts on the front range but you must be a fritter and old fashioned hardcore enthusiast like me!!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Apple Fritter, Cherry Fritter
Foxgirpup sunshine
This place is disgusting and totally unkept looking everywhere. It’s a total mess inside I thought it out of business when I first walked in. Got 2 donuts just be nice that weren’t cooked right and weighed like 2 pounds each of dough. Based on the obvious neglect of the whole place I was actually scared to eat them and threw them away. Wasted almost $8. They have a broken old desk as the checkout counter. Kid working there didn’t even say anything when we walked in so service wasn’t great either. I literally can’t believe they’re in business. It’s the worst looking place I’ve been to in years. The sign is nice buts that’s it. Whoever owns this place doesn’t seem to care much and must be trying to go out of business. Unbelievable.
Fabulous and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Doughnut
What's sad about this place, especially after reading the reviews, is that there are enough positive reviews to keep them going, just as they are. The average person will see that 4 1/2 stars, stumble in, feel proud supporting a local business and then taste their $16 dollar experiment...and then they'll think "Why didn't we go to Dunkin?" It'll create in their temporary customers, or further enforce, that feeling of small businesses are so hit and miss, why even bother? There are a lot of places like this, of course, all across the country. Here is no exception.First, we have a review inflation issue, made worse by the owner(s), who seem to selectively comment on only positive or hyper-positive reviews; creating a positive feedback loop. None of that fun drama you can sometimes find when you get a comment disputing with those complaining. Nope. Just affirmations and gratitude to and from loyalists. All of this really equals one thing: nothing will change.Yes, the donuts are as bad as all the one and two star reviews are saying. Burnt outsides (almost tasting like they fried the fritter with the glaze on prior), uncooked insides, old fryer oil taste (my old fashioned literally smelled bad) and they are way too big and way to overpriced. My bag of three donuts must've weighed 4 pounds! You're paying for a gimmick: A "burger" donut, a donut with literal dyed, white chocolate bulldogs on top from a mold (the cashier confirmed were made from a mold found on Amazon). I was glad to hear that, as it affirmed the gimmicky nature of this place. I suppose the first clue is that it's a themed donut shop based on the owners love of horses. Made evident by their attempt at Western decor, which seems to begin and end on the outside of the store. I suppose having a dog in the store is apart of that, although, a british bulldog doesn't quite give off that Western feel, cute as he may be. Another name for the aesthetic of having a dog in the kitchen is called "health code violation", I believe.On their websites 'About Us', we get so much detail about their love of horses. We get their bone fides in the form of a divorce lawyer, muffin maker (which is evident by their donut shape and their cake donuts), cake decorator (evident by all the extra stuff that goes on their speciality donuts) and even an MBA in there for good measure. What's missing is in this lengthy CV is any reference to their actual love of, or taste for, donuts.Certainly, with all of this background, it's an easy conclusion when they go to a place like VooDoo and think "Yeah, we could do this...but better!" Putting aside the hubris and delusion of such a sentiment, the idea that donuts, as opposed to divorce, make people happy, I'd say, is false.What makes people happy are good experiences and good connections. Upon further reading, I can't deny this establishment has fostered some amazing local connections. There is a local spirit with their ingredients and relationships in selling their glazed, overly decorated briquettes to other establishments that is wonderful to see.But the good experience side of it speaks to their experience rather than that of their customers. What we have is a love, but a love of horses, gimmicky business tactics and a yearning to do something "better than" a nationally recognized themed brand with what feels like "why the hell not?" attitude. But somewhere along the way, like so, so many of their local contemporaries, they stop once they're in the black and/or have enough good will to rest on laurels. As long as orders are filled and you keep showing up in a community, that's enough. But will it remain enough? Only time will tell. Taste is the only difference between a place becoming an institution to the community or another "For Rent" sign in a strip mall.If you're a lover of donuts, this isn't the place for you. I say that also feeling that VooDoo themselves have ironically succumb to
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Raw Donut
Not a donut guy but this place is amazing! Is it a hole-in-the-wall? Yes. Yes it is. Is there an old lady behind the counter excited by every sprinkled delicacy you choose? No. No there is not. Does there need to be? Not even a little. This place is about a bare bones as it gets and it's amazing. You have to get there early (0615'ish) to get the best selection because they'll be mostly sold out by 0800. Yes. It's a little pricy. No, they're not the air filled garbage you get a Krispy-Kream. This is a meal. Not too sweet and never lacking for filling or glazing every bite is worth it for your skip day. Yeah, there is a dog and his name is Gronk. I am able to put my hate of the Pats aside and love on him when he's in the shop. The only bummer is that they're not open on Mondays and Tuesdays.
So the place is a total hole in the wall joint that is pretty indescipt, but regardless of the physical and aesthetic mess, the donuts are decent. Ambience not so much. Donuts for sure. Not sure why this place is grunge with a dozen donuts almost $40 but it is what it is. Try at your own risk.
Need to bribe a coworker? Want to bring the most popular dish to brunch? Have you done a really good job and deserve a treat? Horseshoe Donuts has you covered.I'm not big on doughnuts, myself, but I bring these to work and to social gatherings regularly. I give them as gifts and have piled them into a cake shape to serve at a birthday party.Every doughnut lover I know raves about Horseshoe's doughnuts, about how delicious they are. I appreciate that the unicorns and the Saturday doughnuts are adorable and all the doughnuts are enormous. They're more expensive than the grocery store but also very much worth every penny.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Apple Fritter
Went there after seeing it was limited days and hours. So given that it was their Monday (they open Wednesday- Sunday) to see some more donuts around this time of day.. there was very limited selections, not even glazed donuts avaliable. When I asked about pricing, I was told every donut has its own individual price. Not even voodoo donuts or amys donuts or any other donut place refuse to have a half dozen price structure for sales. I'm disappointed I waited several weeks to try them just to walk out with nothing over 4 hours before their closing time at 2 pm.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
9am at the beginning of their work day. Definitely from people who ARENT working class.
Great donut place in monument. Locally owned and operated.Vegetarian options: Eat more meatDietary restrictions: Let them knowParking: Plenty of parkingKid-friendliness: Kids are welcomeWheelchair accessibility: They have it
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Peeps, Raw Donut, Doughnut, Apple Fritter, Birthday Cake, Cherry Fritter
I showed up because I prefer local shops over chains, but was really disappointed! I payed $11 plus tip for two donuts and six donut holes. The donuts are big, but that doesn’t matter if they’re oily enough to totally gross me out :( Really gross (and overpriced!) donuts, wouldn’t recommend at
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
Wow! Biggest donuts I've ever encountered! Opted for the apple fritters, and a chocolate and blueberry cake donuts. Delicious!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Doughnut, Apple Fritter
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Great doughnuts, with a friendly smile.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Doughnut
Walked in at 2:05 not knowing they close at 2. Was told very abruptly that they were closed. I was planning on leaving a very nice tip to a local business as well. I won’t be back.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Best donuts on the front range but you must be a fritter and old fashioned hardcore enthusiast like me!!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Apple Fritter, Cherry Fritter
This place is disgusting and totally unkept looking everywhere. It’s a total mess inside I thought it out of business when I first walked in. Got 2 donuts just be nice that weren’t cooked right and weighed like 2 pounds each of dough. Based on the obvious neglect of the whole place I was actually scared to eat them and threw them away. Wasted almost $8. They have a broken old desk as the checkout counter. Kid working there didn’t even say anything when we walked in so service wasn’t great either. I literally can’t believe they’re in business. It’s the worst looking place I’ve been to in years. The sign is nice buts that’s it. Whoever owns this place doesn’t seem to care much and must be trying to go out of business. Unbelievable.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
A unique tasty
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5