My wife is one of these to go, fast food type people who won't sit in the place, which is located next to a major women's hospital and and well-establidhed church/private school. The donut shop is situated where professionals expect a quality food offering. The donuts meet that expectation...not very sugary but very rich! My fav: apple fritters. They have small ones and large ones. Unfortunately you have to get there eatly to get the larger fritters. Their cake donuts and raised donuts are great. Have been in town for a year and have found my donut shop! Donuts dry out real fast here in Albq and get crumbly and flakey dry due to the high elevation and low humidity.
Best donuts in Albuquerque! Actual real donuts unlike what you find at those chain spots! Just a great, straight-forward donut shop!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Taren H.
This place has the feel of a small local business. A lot of people get takeout on their way to someplace else. There is no drive thru, walk in only. It is a big cavernous space with plenty of open seating. If you need to seat a large group without a reservation, this place definitely works. The acoustics are rather echoing; so that can be a bit challenging, especially if it gets crowded. It doesn't have the cosy living room feel of many coffee shops, but it isn't unpleasant either. I like supporting local businesses, so I tend to come by here when I am looking for a place to meet someone that I don't know. This is a donut shop. I have never met a donut that I didn't like. There are also some breakfast type items as well. The ones I have tried tasted exactly as expected. There are all the usual options for coffee and chai or regular tea. Don't look for anything exotic though. I gave it 4 stars because I reserve 5 stars for places that can't possibly be improved. I would like this place better if the seating area was less cavernous and echoing. I would also like to have something exotic or unique on the drink menu. That said, I have absolutely no complaints. I am happy with the food. I am happy with the service. You will not say this is the most amazing coffee experience I have ever had, and you won't be disappointed either.
Jack Daly
Good solid doughnuts. The doughnuts were light and airy. Good selection of doughnuts, both cake and raised. Has a nice mix of standard flavors and some speciality types, nothing crazy. Also has breakfast sandwiches and burritos. Plain clean dining
I love this place! The staff is so friendly and the donuts are amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David weeks
Bad all the way around coffee containers were empty creamers were empty.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Mariana del Valle Fuentes
Our first time here. Donuts are delicious. The lady at the register was so kind, she exuded warmth and friendliness. We initially ordered things individually but she helped point that she would ring us up with their combo packages so it was less expensive for us. Our toddler devoured her donut with blue frosting and sprinkles. My husband and I enjoyed our chocolate frosted donut and blueberry cake donut. We also tried a marble frosted donut which has chocolate drizzled over the maple frosting which was a perfect combo. Coffee was fresh with both regular and piñon coffee available and several creamer options.Plenty of tables to sit at and some arm chairs that look extra comfy.Recommend stopping in!Kid-friendliness: Can’t go wrong with several options of colored frosting with and without sprinkles!!
The donuts are so good they can be very busy at times they also serve some food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Croissant Breakfast Sandwich
Alexis Alaniz
I have been waiting weeks for a refund for a double charge. Reviewed, and the owner replied that it would be taken care of today, and surprise surprise it was not. It is very unprofessional and just bad business.Update: I spoke with the owner, who personally took care of issue. He went above and beyond to fix the matter. Thank you!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Monkey Mallet
Their breakfast burritos are some of the best in town. Sometimes they get super busy, but the piñon coffee is always worth the wait.Vegetarian options: The breakfast aren't vegan but by default come without the turkey bacon.Kid-friendliness: It's a very student-friendly environment, even during school hours. You'll often find parents with their kiddos as well.Wheelchair accessibility: Accessible parking is immediately in front of the door without any ramps to worry about.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Burrito and Burrito Bowl, Dozen Donuts
My wife is one of these to go, fast food type people who won't sit in the place, which is located next to a major women's hospital and and well-establidhed church/private school. The donut shop is situated where professionals expect a quality food offering. The donuts meet that expectation...not very sugary but very rich! My fav: apple fritters. They have small ones and large ones. Unfortunately you have to get there eatly to get the larger fritters. Their cake donuts and raised donuts are great. Have been in town for a year and have found my donut shop! Donuts dry out real fast here in Albq and get crumbly and flakey dry due to the high elevation and low humidity.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Cinnamon Roll, Chocolate Frosted Donut, Dozen Donuts, Apple Fritter
Good people and good
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The coffee is great, New Mexico pinion coffee.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 4
Peggy is
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cinnamon Roll, Croissant Breakfast Sandwich, Breakfast Sandwich, Apple Fritter
Best donuts in Albuquerque! Actual real donuts unlike what you find at those chain spots! Just a great, straight-forward donut shop!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place has the feel of a small local business. A lot of people get takeout on their way to someplace else. There is no drive thru, walk in only. It is a big cavernous space with plenty of open seating. If you need to seat a large group without a reservation, this place definitely works. The acoustics are rather echoing; so that can be a bit challenging, especially if it gets crowded. It doesn't have the cosy living room feel of many coffee shops, but it isn't unpleasant either. I like supporting local businesses, so I tend to come by here when I am looking for a place to meet someone that I don't know. This is a donut shop. I have never met a donut that I didn't like. There are also some breakfast type items as well. The ones I have tried tasted exactly as expected. There are all the usual options for coffee and chai or regular tea. Don't look for anything exotic though. I gave it 4 stars because I reserve 5 stars for places that can't possibly be improved. I would like this place better if the seating area was less cavernous and echoing. I would also like to have something exotic or unique on the drink menu. That said, I have absolutely no complaints. I am happy with the food. I am happy with the service. You will not say this is the most amazing coffee experience I have ever had, and you won't be disappointed either.
Good solid doughnuts. The doughnuts were light and airy. Good selection of doughnuts, both cake and raised. Has a nice mix of standard flavors and some speciality types, nothing crazy. Also has breakfast sandwiches and burritos. Plain clean dining
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Sandwich, Dozen Donuts
I love this place! The staff is so friendly and the donuts are amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bad all the way around coffee containers were empty creamers were empty.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Our first time here. Donuts are delicious. The lady at the register was so kind, she exuded warmth and friendliness. We initially ordered things individually but she helped point that she would ring us up with their combo packages so it was less expensive for us. Our toddler devoured her donut with blue frosting and sprinkles. My husband and I enjoyed our chocolate frosted donut and blueberry cake donut. We also tried a marble frosted donut which has chocolate drizzled over the maple frosting which was a perfect combo. Coffee was fresh with both regular and piñon coffee available and several creamer options.Plenty of tables to sit at and some arm chairs that look extra comfy.Recommend stopping in!Kid-friendliness: Can’t go wrong with several options of colored frosting with and without sprinkles!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chocolate Frosted Donut
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Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
love the pinion coffee best in town ... yummy ???
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Croissant Breakfast Sandwich, Breakfast Sandwich, Dozen Donuts
The donuts are so good they can be very busy at times they also serve some food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Croissant Breakfast Sandwich
I have been waiting weeks for a refund for a double charge. Reviewed, and the owner replied that it would be taken care of today, and surprise surprise it was not. It is very unprofessional and just bad business.Update: I spoke with the owner, who personally took care of issue. He went above and beyond to fix the matter. Thank you!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Their breakfast burritos are some of the best in town. Sometimes they get super busy, but the piñon coffee is always worth the wait.Vegetarian options: The breakfast aren't vegan but by default come without the turkey bacon.Kid-friendliness: It's a very student-friendly environment, even during school hours. You'll often find parents with their kiddos as well.Wheelchair accessibility: Accessible parking is immediately in front of the door without any ramps to worry about.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Burrito and Burrito Bowl, Dozen Donuts