Donut Palace

I genuinely hate to give this place a bad review, but here’s what you should know. I’ve been eating at donut palace for years, And I’ve been a real enthusiast that they have the best doughnuts/food. However this place does not. It was my first time coming to this location and the only thing good was that the staff was nice. I did notice that it didn’t look very clean in there, the cook was back in the kitchen with a fluffy hat on while he had his hands on dough. I’ve worked in several kitchens clean and dirty and this just rubbed me the wrong way. Anywho the food was garbage it looks and tastes like an off brand version of the donut palace I know and love. I could list all the things that were wrong but that’s generally it, poor quality, overly sweet doughnuts, and bland . You would think with it being a chain restaurant there would be recipes they would follow but coming here made it obvious to me that the cook needs to call the Murfreesboro location and take notes. I’m genuinely upset that I waisted my time and money coming to this place and i definitely won’t be coming back. had I known I wouldn’t have ordered enough for a family (so it would last a few days). If that was a lot for you just know the Murfreesboro location stands on business, don’t let this place define donut palace for you! Also here is come comparison these are the same things!!!

Don’t believe the review below mine that I am currently leaving. That “your mom” account took those photos from a GOOD review from a few years ago. Anyway, these are the best donuts in the area. Fresh blueberry cake, soft fresh glazed, and the doughssant was amazing. The lady that works behind the counter early in the AM gave me all fresh hot glazed donuts and was super nice. This shop replaced Mcgaugh’s for me 🤮(where the guy at Mcgaugh’s scoops the glaze up with his literal bare hands to glaze the donuts a second time which is absolutely unnecessary 🤦‍♂️)

My recent visit to Donut Palace was a mixed experience. The bacon, egg, and cheese croissant was out of this world. The combination of crispy bacon, fluffy eggs, and perfectly melted cheese was an absolute delight. However, the donut holes were a bit disappointing. They lacked the freshness and flavor I was hoping for. On the other hand, the maple bacon bar was a winner! It was light and fluffy, and the maple glaze was just the right amount of sweetness, with the added bacon providing a nice balance of salty flavor. Overall, I would return for the croissant and maple bacon bar, but I'd pass on the donut holes.

We made a quick Friday morning stop while rushing kids to school. The donut holes, chocolate sprinkle, apple fritter, and sausage/cheese kolache were all delicious. We will definitely stop in again!

A little put of the way. And you can tell they ate jot in love with their job. They were just okay donuts. But considering how much better they are around here. I probably will never be back. Kit recommended! They absolutely do not like their jobs! Come on y’all! You would be surprised what a little love and pride will help! Good luck

Very nice so innovative this place is better than any donut place I’ve been too. Please try fruity pebbles and fruity glazed over amazing !!

This was my first time trying a Croissant Donut & its totally life changing! I also got 2 orange donuts, 1 red velvet & a maple bacon donut. Everything was amazing! Great service as well. If you're reading this follow eatwithjustinm on IG TikTok and YouTube

The glazed donuts were the best! Especially if you warm them up a little, they are perfect! Also we had jalapeño kolaches, boudin kolaches and spicy sausage croissants. We didn't love the boudin kolaches but I think it just depends on what you're expecting... the jalapeño kolache and spicy sausage croissant were delicious!

I stopped in here because it seemed like everyone was coming in and out of this place so I had to try it out. The selection they had was amazing! The maple bacon long john had a whole piece of bacon on top! Now that's how a maple bacon doughnut should be. The flavor was amazing and the lady behind the counter was so nice!

There is a Mystery Donut Fairy at my work that has made glazed donuts magically appear next to our coffee maker TWICE in the last month! I couldn't resist trying them despite being "on a diet" and was blown away - tender and flavorful, just the right amount of glaze. They weren't warm but arguably better than a Krispy Kreme glazed donut from the conveyor belt when the "HOT" sign is on - possibly a blasphemous thing to say, but I said what I said! The first time the MDF brought these, the boxes were unlabeled, which made the whole situation even more magical. The second time around, one of my coworkers figured out that Donut Palace made these fluffy nuggets of deliciousness! To be fair, I have only had the glazed donuts so far - but if I am ever in the Hermitage area, I will be visiting and eating the whole store. Thanks Mystery Donut Fairy!

Prolly the Best Freshest donuts around - no hype just a good donut. Wife of owner running it - the owner drowned a year or more ago - very sad !!! :( she's keeping business alive though --they have a MANY LAYERED DONUT that is beyond good !! GET 2 or more you will LOVE !!!! Stop in and buy a few of those to eat and take with you !! You won't be DISAPPOINTED !!

One of the few shops in the area with a doughnut/ croissant that is actually good. Prices are good,staff is friendly, it is more of a small town doughnut shop feel than the more popular trendy places opening up. Which for me personally makes it that much better

Wow! I love this place. I have stopped here a few times before heading to church and we love it. The donuts are always fresh, their kolaches are delicious and they have croissants bread for some The place has a few tables and chairs for you to enjoy your breakfast and donuts there or you can take it to go! They also have a few other menu items like egg rolls and stuff like that The staff is always nice and friendly. I definitely will continue to come back and I definitely recommend people to come and try them Pictures later

These are bready type yeast donuts. They are soft and fresh. I just like the more airy melt in your mouth type donut. I tried many types and the reg. glazed may be the best. Tried the blueberry cake and it didnt taste much like anything. I am more of a Krispy Kreme or Best Donuts kinda guy and this seemed more like Dunkin Donuts. And Donut Distillery has the best cake donuts.

When I read a review about donuts, I don't really need descriptions about the texture, the flavor, the qualities that tend to be universal in a mom-and-pop donut shop. Those aren't distinguishing characteristics. I want to hear about the variety. It's the clever combinations that set apart one donut place from the next. The thing I hate the most about Krispy Kreme is that you'll walk in on a random day and find maybe three or four flavors. That's pathetic. I want options! Staying true to my word, I'll only talk about variety. And the Donut Palace has so much variety that it's impossible for me to pick a dozen, much less two or three for myself. Their donut topped with crispy Fruity Pebbles cereal is literally perfection! The doughissant is a donut-croissant combo that will rock your world. The rich strawberry-frosted donut is a thing of beauty. There is such a vast variety of options at the Donut Palace, and I do love options!\ Perhaps the only thing that prevents a 5-star rating from me is that the donuts aren't quite the level of Five Daughters or Fox's Donut Den. But then again, those spots are nearly impossible to match. It shouldn't stop you from dropping by the palace when in Hermitage or Donelson.

The doughissant is the must try at the Donut Palace along with the old fashioned. The doughissant is a play on the famous and trademarked Cronut, but this version tastes just as good if not better than the original. Layers of flaky crust, glazed and coated in sugary goodness! I could have eaten two! We also tried the old fashioned, glazed chocolate donut, donut holes, and a sausage and cheese kolaches. The donut holes were awesome and the old fashioned donuts are always a solid choice, but the glazed chocolate was a little dry and oddly flavorless. The kolaches were delicious! My son and I had one and after trying a bite, my wife went back to the counter and bought one for herself. A kolaches is basically, "pigs in a blanket". Warm pillowy dough wrapped around a hot dog or a spicy hot-link. A great savory option in a sea sweet treats. This will definitely be our go to donut spot for those lazy Saturday and Sunday mornings.

We absolutely love this place. It's become a serious staple for us this year as my pregnant wife craves it often. The donuts are insanely fresh with great variety, and the woman behind the counter is so kind. If you're into the Kolache thing, those are wonderful too. 10/10, would recommend!

Every single thing on the menu tastes like it's baked fresh (rare these days). Enjoyed 6 different types of doughnuts with my friends and some breakfast sandwiches! All of which were amazing! Will be back!

Ahhhh...yes. Long past a missed breakfast, my donut detector flashed and whined as I rounded the corner from Juarez Drive onto Lebanon Pike. Since Ms. Manners says it's almost never too late for donuts, I pulled into the parking lot and switched off the detector. Into the nearby front door and {gasp!} beautiful apple fritters catch my gaze! Ohhhh...such perfect curves! These are kissing cousins of that little donut deli in Fairview! And bear claws and...donut pinecones? And maple bars with their own, personal slice of bacon on top? Beautiful! Oh, the standard fare is there, but...so? The only downers I tasted were the Old Fashioned cake donuts as they were too cakey being under-fried with no crunchy bite. Your mileage may vary, but...so?

This place is a-okay! It is a good local donut shop, with a variety of typical donut flavors. They even have kolaches! They are a bit different, much bigger, than I am used too, but good nonetheless. I especially like the jalapeño cheddar one! I will be getting that one again. The doughssant is just ok, I wouldn't buy it again. The Five Daughters layered donuts are much better. You can definitely taste the difference, in the quality of ingredients. Overall, I will be back whenever I want a typical donut.

The cake donuts were so soft and flavorful. Loved the different kinds of kolaches and the ham and cheese croissant was pure pillowy goodness. The old fashioned and the doughssant were definitely the shining stars for me. Worth the drive out there...will be back!

I love the Doughssants. We literally stop by daily whether for donuts or breakfast croissants... sometimes twice a day. Best doughnut place ever

This is my favorite donut spot in the Nashville area. Great selection of donuts & the kolaches are fantastic! Love the customer service-- the owner often surprises me with small treats as a token of gratitude.

Best donuts ever! Fresh every day! Get there early! Friendly owners! Highly recommended.

Melt in your mouth and worth binge eating every time. My family and my office love them! Fresh and always a great selection.

Atmosphere is ok. Doughssant, super nice staff, and other doughnuts make up for it. My family crushed 5 doughnuts and a Ham/Cheese Roll. Don't let location or inside fool you, this place has the goods. Very busy too! They were so nice and gave us extra doughnuts for our travels. Don't miss out on this local gem!!!

Tasty donuts at a great price point. We wouldn't call these the best donuts in Nashville, but they still hit the spot if you're in the area. The cake donuts are definitely cake-ier than other cake donuts we've had, which is definitely a plus. The double chocolate was fantastic, the red velvet and blueberry less so, but still good. The "doughssant" (= a cronut) and the plain glazed donuts were also good, but pretty underwhelming compared to the cake donuts, hence the three stars. The service was fantastic. Overall, a great neighborhood donut option, but there are plenty of better options in Nashville.

In a conversation with new friends at church, none of whom live near Donut Palace, there was a discussion of which donut shop has the best apple fritters. We took fritters the next Sunday and they are now fans of Donut Palace, driving out of their way to pick up a fresh treat. This couple are so sweet and, 7 days a week, everything is just wonderful!

Really disappointed. The donuts are great. But they are never open when they say they will be open. I like to pick up donuts early for my team at work and the 4:30 open time that's posted online and the door is never adhered to. If you need donuts early for work or an event, find a different place.

Best donuts I've ever had. All the other places hand you cold, stale donuts. This place is warm, and fresh.

Amazing service!! The beautiful woman behind the counter was warm and inviting. Chatted with her, and she thanked us a couple of times for choosing their establishment. Then, the donuts. They were warm!! We got a few different types. All possess the Perfect balance of dough and glaze. The doughssant is habit forming. When you go in, get ALL of them. They are that good. The red velvet, with a cup of coffee, amazing. The apple bear claw? Delicious. I'm telling ya...go here. You will not be disappointed!!

This place has wonderful donuts! Tried the dossaunt which was great, perfect apple fritter, a yummy strawberry donut and the maple bacon bar. All of us that went together wanted to share each other's choices because they were all so good!

Great service-best donuts eveR. Words can't describe how rewarding it is whenever I get a chance to come by when I'm in town!!

Homemade cake donuts and warm cheesy Kolaches! Donut palace is a hidden gem in Hermitage!

Donut Palace... Wow, just WOW. I have been a Krispy Kreme girl for a while until a friend turned me on to Shipley's. But now.... DONUT PALACE. These are the Best Donuts I have ever had Seriously. They are light(airy), not to sweet but just sweet enough. I purchased the DoughSants of course, Apple Fritters, Original Glaze, and a Cinnamon Roll. The Apple Fritters are my favorite. The DoughSants would be the sweetest of all if you're into sweetness. They were fresh and delicious. My family loved them. They have a new customer.

I really wanted to love this place, but I got SO sick from their cake donuts... I tried the blueberry and glazed chocolate cake donuts and they made me so sick to my stomach after just one bite. I'm not sure if I just got a bad batch, but they were so buttery, almost greasy (not in a good way). Not sure about the other flavors or types of donuts they sell, but that was enough for me to not want to try anything else from there. Much better donut places in Nashville!

Very disappointed. Tried their donut holes and they were not very good. Tried the ham and cheese croissant, and it was DISGUSTING! I like American cheese, but the cheese in this had some bitter acrid taste. The croissant was small and not flaky. Just about the worst croissant I've had. I don't write bad reviews, but the croissant was so bad I had to warn others. I may be back to try their other donuts, but it's not pressing nor very likely. I love mom and pop donut shops. We have great ones back where we're from that are better than chain donut shops. But this was such a let down.

These are the best donuts I've ever had. Anywhere. That isn't hyperbole, they are truly that good. Doughsants are the obvious favorite, and rightfully so. But, don't ignore their plain glazed and old fashioned donuts- they are both simple and amazing. All of the fruit glazes are wonderful, too, especially the strawberry. Also, get a pinecone. You won't regret it. Prices are also out of this world cheap.

Stop and picked up a dozen donuts this morning for my co-workers! I had picked out a variety of donuts, the old fashion glazed were by far the best! I will definitely be back! Very reasonably priced, $8.99 for a dozen donuts!

That was awful. I got a breakfast sandwich and a donut. Left the store and not even out of the parking lot took a bite of my sandwich and it is frozen cold in the sandwich. Donut was dry and stale. You'd be better off eat Dunkin and they suck too! I support small businesses and I hardly ever leave reviews. Hopefully they read this and make some serious changes on how they operate. (Get rid of microwaving breakfast sandwiches in front of the customer just to serve them frozen cold)

This small little donut bakery is located in one of Hermitage's oldest shopping centers! I can imagine baking donuts is a hard job, let alone running the business...it's one of those jobs that starts in the wee hours of the morning so that the donuts are freshly made daily! Yeu, the owner, serves not only your common popular donuts, but he also serves donuts with bacon on top, apple fritters, pigs in a blanket, breakfast pastries, and kolaches....in addition to these yummy treats...he makes doughssants....they are what seems to be a scandalous marriage of a donut and a croissant...!!!!!!!! Need I say more? Yeah...you heard me. A doughssant! Worth the trip just to eat one of these! Prices are considerably cheap! The doughssants are only $1.99 each! The regular donuts are about $.60 each! These sweet donuts are my favorite treats to buy for my kid's school teachers...and they love them! Coffee also served here!

My new favorite is Red Velvet Cake. Wish I could have one every day. Doussants are also amazing but heavier so I'm sticking to Red Velvet. I do not recommend the Blueberry Cake though.

After going to the wrong location, they moved on September 1st, I finally found the place. *Submitted the changes to Yelp and they have been completed* Went in and the place was nice and clean... Parking lot so much but I don't mark them down for other idiots! Workers were very nice and helped me get what I wanted. Fluffy, Airy doughnuts, not dense like Dunkin! I will be going back again and again!

They make great donuts and kolaches! She was so fast, and the different variety of breakfast options were amazing!

I've been looking for a good, non-convenient store, place to grab fresh donuts. Donut Palace delivered, hands down. We tried the blueberry and chocolate cake donuts. They were lite and not dry at all. The perfect balance of muffin and donut! We also tried maple-glazed and traditional-glazed. Again, Donut Palace nailed it. The donuts were cooked to perfection, and the glaze was a perfectly sweetened and thin. Not crumbly, and overly sweet.

Wow!!! I took a bunch of these donuts into work today and they were a huge HIT! The apple fritter and cronuts are amazing! The red velvet cake donut and the maple bacon donut were also a bit hit with the group. YUM!!! I do believe that they are the best donuts that I have ever had and not crazy prices like all those fancy places. Move over Five Daughters...this is more my style and taste!

Always DELICIOUS hot donuts!! I am in love with their glazed donuts. They literally melt in your mouth! Staff is always pleasant ans friendly! They will always get my support! Best donuts in Hermitage PERIOD!

Visiting the Nashville area and happened in here hunting for some breakfast I suggest one of everything!! Especially the kolaches

The donuts are FRESH and AMAZING...and we didnt get in until later in the day! Sandwiches are like homemade w/ plenty of bacon and eggs! Molly was great! Reasonable pricing w/half dozen pricing option! *MUST TRY: Maple Bacon & Doughsants!!!

The best doughnuts I've had in Tennessee. The croissant sandwiches are delicious and the dossants are amazing.

First off. They changed their hours to close at 2 p.m. second. They will close early. Up to 10 minutes early. Which sucks if you've got a hankering 4 those amazing apple fritters. All their donuts are good. The only reason I gave this three stars is because they cheated me out of my apple fritter. I will change it to four stars eventually.

I bought two apple fritters this past Thursday. The fritters are usually good but this past Thursday they were not very good. After a few bites, I threw them away. Tasted like they were cooked in old oil. I was disappointed !

We had the cronuts/doughssants as they call it here in the Donut Palace. We waited while he fried some. So worth the wait! It is just heaven. You have to go and taste it yourself. We also had a sample kolaches, it was so delicious! Highly recommend this unassuming gem of a place in Hermitage.

These Donuts are amazing. Place is just a hole in the wall but very friendly people. My wife and I are from California and were amazed at the cost. They were so cheap. We got 3 donuts and a croissant. Donuts were nice and soft and very sweet. I would highly recommend this place as you getting more than what you're paying for.

We've tried other places around this area but Palace wins HANDS DOWN!!!! Their cinnamon rolls & choc covered are our favorites.

Note to donut owner: You might as well just close at 10am. No sense in staying open until 2pm if you only sell the rejects left over from breakfast. For my 1st experience I admit it wasn't a normal donut eating time but I figured heck they close at 2:00pm it's only 11:45am I'll give it a shot. I asked for their specialty croissant donut (cronut) that I have seen on reviews. I was told, oh we sold those this morning. I thought to myself, hmm you are open 2 more hours you can't fry some up for me? I should have asked but I didn't (shame on me). Instead of offering to make some now. The donut worker said he can make them for me tomorrow and save them so they are left for me. Arg, not making me happy Mr.! I said no thank you with a smile and left. It's a shame cuz I really wanted to give this little local shop a try. Why can't local shops run like a Krispy Cream 'hot and fresh' all the time?

Nestled in a strip mall in Hermitage lies Donut Palace, a small, somewhat barren shop that makes all manner of baked goods. The star of the show is unquestionably the Doughssant, which for the people who keep up with foodie trends, is the noble Cronut. And as far as I can tell, it holds up to the hype. Very light and flaky. I also enjoyed a regular glazed. My one complaint is that the glaze is so incredibly SWEET! It overpowers the flavor of the doughnuts, and that's a shame.

Went the other morning 1ST time & got 1 dozen glazed & 1 dozen variety & 1 dozen holes. LOVED THE DONUTS ESPECIALLY FILLED ONES!!! Lots of filling in them!! The only problem was price there higher than other local places & if someone is gonna buy almost all you have left give them a better price!!