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Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Cash Only
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Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile

A must!!! A little hidden away off the strip. Well worth the wait. Go early to get the freshest donuts. Made each day. You can watch.

Date of visit: March 2024
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peg pilgrim, Other at Donut Friar, responded to this reviewResponded 3 days ago

Thank you so much for your review. We hope that you can come back soon!

Reviewed 8 January 2024 via mobile

I absolutely heavenly, Donut Frier is a must stop for us. Fortunately, our hotel is just a few minutes walking distance away. If you’ve never been, do yourself a favor and stop, you will not regret it.

Date of visit: December 2023
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peg pilgrim, Other at Donut Friar, responded to this reviewResponded 10 January 2024

Thank you so much for your review. We are glad you stayed so close so you could keep coming back. We hope to see you again soon.

Reviewed 27 December 2023 via mobile

Our visit to The Donut Friar was a delightful experience filled with delicious treats. While the donuts were undoubtedly tasty, it was the cinnamon bread that stole the show! If you find yourself in The Village, this is a must-try spot that guarantees satisfaction. Our...entire family enjoyed the flavors, making it a memorable stop for all.More

Date of visit: December 2023
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peg pilgrim, Other at Donut Friar, responded to this reviewResponded 29 December 2023

Well thank you very much! We are so glad everyone in your crew were happy with us. We hope that you can come back soon.

Reviewed 19 December 2023

They only take cash , this place with small and cozy. The outside was nice sitting by the fountain enjoying their delicious desserts. I would definitely come back.

Date of visit: September 2023
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peg pilgrim, Other at Donut Friar, responded to this reviewResponded 20 December 2023

Thank you so much for taking the time to post a review. We are so glad you stopped by to see us and enjoyed our donuts in the beautiful setting of The Village. We look forward to seeing you again.

Reviewed 15 December 2023

The donuts are very delicious 😋 🍩 This place is amazing! I love their chocolate donuts. We will be back for more.

Date of visit: December 2023
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peg pilgrim, Other at Donut Friar, responded to this reviewResponded 18 December 2023

Thank you for your review. We look forward to seeing you again!

Reviewed 2 December 2023 via mobile

Great fresh donuts tucked away is a hidden gem. Though line was long they got us out quickly. I also agree, get there early otherwise later afternoon-evening selection will be limited.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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peg pilgrim, Other at Donut Friar, responded to this reviewResponded 6 December 2023

We are so glad you came to see us and took the time to post a review. Thank you so much and we hope to see you again real soon. PS since we do run out most days, you can call us and we'll save...More

Reviewed 30 November 2023 via mobile

Absolutely the best donuts and pastries you'll ever taste. The donuts were very good and fresh in the morning. You can sit outside have a coffee and enjoy your donuts. Excellent service.

Date of visit: October 2023
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peg pilgrim, Other at Donut Friar, responded to this reviewResponded 30 November 2023

Thank you so much for your review. We are so glad you got to sit outside in such a beautiful scene and eat our donuts with a warm coffee. We are especially grateful you had excellent service. Please come back soon.

Reviewed 25 October 2023

Usually good but there service horrible waited in huge line that you can’t see what is available the. When u can stuff I wanted wasn’t there when I asked lady was a total B and didn’t wanna check the back awful

Date of visit: October 2023
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peg pilgrim, Other at Donut Friar, responded to this reviewResponded 25 October 2023
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Reviewed 22 October 2023 via mobile

We couldn't figure out in the dark where to park for free at 6:00 a.m. So I waited in the car in a back parking lot and my husband ran and grabbed a variety box of donuts. The glazed donuts were deliciously greasy. This was...our Breakfast and Lunch while discovering the Smokey National Park.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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peg pilgrim, Other at Donut Friar, responded to this reviewResponded 24 October 2023

We have never advertised free parking so we are so sad to get three stars for the lack of parking. ---please reconsider ;-( The main street (Parkway) has free parking until 9 am. Darn, I wish you knew this so you and your husband could...More

Reviewed 19 September 2023

Grabbed me some energy for my day by stopping at Donut Friar. The staff was great and they were very busy. Everything was so fresh and delicious. I grabbed an eclair to start my morning and some cinnamon bread for later. I definitely needed that...sugar for my activities of the day. I could really get into some trouble here.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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peg pilgrim, Other at Donut Friar, responded to this reviewResponded 20 September 2023

Good trouble! Come back soon. Thank you so much for the review. We are so glad you stopped by.

Reviewed 3 September 2023

Pathetic excuse for a bakery. They had 4 baked goods in the bakery. Not 4 options of baked good, 4 baked goods! 2 doughnuts and 2 muffins. That’s it! I asked about cinnamon bread and the employees that didn’t want to wait on anyone period...told me the next batch would be coming out at 10am the next morning. We went at 6:30pm and they’re open until 10pm. What the heck do you sell for 3.5 hours when you have nothing to sale. I’ll never go back.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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peg pilgrim, Other at Donut Friar, responded to this reviewResponded 5 September 2023

We try to sell out every night. Not 3-4 hours before closing! Unfortunately and apparently we made some mis calculations. We had a wonderful day with an unexpected number of visitors. We are so sorry. If you will come back we would be very happy...More

Reviewed 1 September 2023

I read a lot of reviews before coming here. Yes it’s cash only but there’s an ATM inside but if you use it you get a free drink (hot or cold). No staff were rude (or anything other than kind). The donuts were not average...but delicious! The price is very fair for donuts that are made in-house (you cant compare it to a chain where donuts are shipped in). I appreciate the candid responses the owner has here to negative reviews with honest feedback. Anyway, the donuts are really good, I had no wait when I went (6:46am) but I would if there was a line. They didn’t cost too much and cash only was not a problem. Listen to the positive reviews; this place is wonderful!More

Date of visit: August 2023
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peg pilgrim, Other at Donut Friar, responded to this reviewResponded 5 September 2023

We are so grateful for your kind words. Thank you for your review and we hope that you can come back soon.

Reviewed 24 August 2023

Nice Donut shop with Coffee and Tea. Great Donuts and ambiance. The Coffee was average but at a good price. Definitely stop again for Donuts.

Date of visit: August 2023
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peg pilgrim, Other at Donut Friar, responded to this reviewResponded 24 August 2023

Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. We are so glad you liked our donuts and hope that you definitely come back!

Reviewed 16 August 2023 via mobile

My husband and teenage nephews thought this place had some of the best donuts they’ve ever had. The prices are regular donut prices not tourist prices, which is wonderful. It is cash only, not credit cards accepted.

Date of visit: August 2023
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peg pilgrim, Other at Donut Friar, responded to this reviewResponded 19 August 2023

Thank you so much for your review. We are so glad you liked us and we hope that you can come back soon.

Reviewed 10 August 2023

have come here for years this year the plain donuts were horrible we went back the second time same thing dry and powdery had to drink something to get them down they used to be crunchy on the outside and fluffy inside not anymore dont...know if we will come backMore

Date of visit: August 2023
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peg pilgrim, Other at Donut Friar, responded to this reviewResponded 10 August 2023

Gosh, crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside is our goal for our plain cake donuts. We are so so sorry. I will make sure the baker knows this. Thank you so much for being a long time customer and thank you for...More

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Kimberly L
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Out date bars are egg free. We have a detailed list of all ingredients in the store.
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Both yeast glazed and cake glazed and many other options! Check out our pictures on instagram and facebook. Sorry for the late response.
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Donut Friar is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4