East Park Donuts &amp; Coffee

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"There’s no shortage of donut shops in this town, but we like East Park because they have both tasty pastries and a down-to-earth space where you can actually hang out in East Nashville. Settle in beneath the string lights to chow down on brioche and cake donuts with just the right amount of icing and toppings. And there are no trendy donut monstrosities here: even combinations like roasted strawberry balsamic glaze don’t feel overdone with extras. East Park also does savory breakfast burritos and biscuit sandwiches, if you're looking for something more substantial." - bailey freeman

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"Order online from East Park Donuts & Coffee, a cute, modern shop that specializes in brioche and cake donuts alongside good espresso and coffee near East Nashville’s East Park. Several unique flavors await, from salted brown butter brioche to a vegan pumpkin spice cake doughnut with maple glaze. You can even find paleo and keto doughnut options along with sandwiches like a turkey club or grilled cheese on doughnuts instead of bread." - Eater Staff

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"Download their app, order, then pick up donuts, coffee, and sandwiches curbside." - Delia Jo Ramsey

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"East Park Donuts & Coffee will have a soft opening starting August 22 in the former Bagel Face bakery location at 700 Main Street. They’ll serve hot donuts and coffee from 6:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. that Wednesday through Sunday." - Delia Jo Ramsey

Ross Farquhar

Google

What a find... an old school roadside donut shop with new school flavours and exceptional coffee. We had the cinnamon toast donut (exquisite), the miso apple fritter (delicious) and a couple of superb coffees. They also have a full and tantalising breakfast and lunch menu. Bonus points for the gorgeous aesthetic.

Julie G

Google

I came here with a friend from Canada who had heard from a co-worker about these donuts, specifically the brown butter glazed. While the flavour of the glazes/donuts was great (we had several different ones), the actual donuts were more like day-olds…they were not fluffy or airy but tough and dense. A huge disappointment, especially at the price. Service, however, was fantastic.

Casey Purer

Google

If you're ever in East Nashville, make it a point to stop by for these incredible donuts—they're totally worth it! I was in the area and couldn’t resist popping in, and I’m so glad I did. These donuts are on another level! Most are priced around $4.75, which might seem steep, but trust me, the quality more than makes up for it. Whether you're into the cakey or the fluffy varieties, they’ve got you covered. We picked up the s’mores, banana puddin’, Boston cream, and the cinnamon roll, and every single one was a flavor explosion. They also offer coffee and savory treats, which I can’t wait to try on my next visit. Plus, there are a few parking spaces right in front, and the staff couldn’t have been more enthusiastic and helpful. If you're nearby, don't miss out!

Joshua Religioso

Google

Visited here for the first time and absolutely enjoyed my time. The staff and customers made us feel welcomed like we were locals. The donuts are to die for! While it may be a bit pricey I think the quality of product you’re getting is worth it.

Pious Fish

Google

The staff was super welcoming and helpful! These doughnuts are not to be missed. The variety is great, the names are over the top, and the doughnuts live up their names. We will be back to try others for sure.

Barbra Dudley

Google

I had a great experience! The entire staff was super pleasant and friendly. I ordered the honey bee latte and a breakfast burrito. The latte was delicious! The burrito was pretty good. I would definitely go back.

Andy Wildman

Google

Big fan of East Park Donuts! A couple favorites are the blueberry cake donut, the salted brown butter donut, and the Dutch chocolate brioche donut. Gotta try the seasonal coffee drinks and the rotating donut selection. Service and atmosphere are great too!

Monet Shepherd Otero

Google

We stopped in for an after lunch sweet treat. The donuts are good, our favorite was the blueberry fritter although a bit chewy. The coffee drinks were ok but where the stars were marked off was the service. Both staff seemed annoyed to have customers and not wanting to answer questions about the food. The bathroom is in need of a good cleaning!

Casey P.

Yelp

If you're ever in East Nashville, make it a point to stop by for these incredible donuts--they're totally worth it! I was in the area and couldn't resist popping in, and I'm so glad I did. These donuts are on another level! Most are priced around $4.75, which might seem steep, but trust me, the quality more than makes up for it. Whether you're into the cakey or the fluffy varieties, they've got you covered. We picked up the s'mores, banana puddin', Boston cream, and the cinnamon roll, and every single one was a flavor explosion. They also offer coffee and savory treats, which I can't wait to try on my next visit. Plus, there are a few parking spaces right in front, and the staff couldn't have been more enthusiastic and helpful. If you're nearby, don't miss out!

William W.

Yelp

With a solid 4.45 rating across all user-driven platforms online (834 total votes and counting), the donuts at East Park have an impressive reputation. Those scores rank them among the top 15 highest-rated donuts in Middle Tennessee! Having eaten at the entire top 25 now, with this little cafe being my final stop, I can provide my impartial review. Personally, I don't understand the lofty ratings. With numbers that rival the best in the business like Five Daughters, Fox's, and McGaugh's, the donuts here are surprisingly mediocre, especially at $4.24 per donut (including tax). Of course, I can't blame them with the price of ingredients these days, and there is obvious quality in what they do. It just didn't wow me. Their Salted Brown Butter donut sounds incredible on paper! And it was incredible the way its sweetness contrasted with the coarse salt sprinkled on top, the gourmet English brand of Maldon salt, no less! But the dough was hard, perhaps intentionally or maybe it was just stale. It was difficult to eat and unenjoyable. The frosting is all wrong, almost overly sweet with the consistency of a thicker frosting rather than either a delicate glaze or the lighter frosting that's typical on donuts. I make a lot of flavors of frosting in my home kitchen which taste far superior to what I ate at East Park. I will say that the Vanilla Bean Glaze was better, soft like it should be with a flavorful thin glaze. It still wasn't the doughy, airy texture that the top donut joints are able to properly execute, which is by no means easy. But this was a better representation of what East Park does than the Salted Brown Butter. It was a decent experience with excellent customer service, and anyone who stops by will enjoy themselves. So please go. But I don't see these donuts truly rivaling the best in Nashville, such a tough market when it comes to this product.

Christina W.

Yelp

These are delicious donuts! Quick service and the donuts were extremely fresh and moist. My favorite was the strawberry old fashion and the chocolate sprinkles. We will definitely be back! There is a decent sized parking lot and plenty of seating inside.

Parker S.

Yelp

Really great donuts in East Nashville. Service was fantastic too with the person at the counter cracking a few jokes. The vibe is very fitting for the area, and they have a good amount of seating. The salted brown butter deserves a special shout out with how great it was. Highly recommend trying this one, and the dutch chocolate too. Iced coffee was also pretty good, not mind blowing but for a donut shop I was happy with it! Overall, a great experience and we're excited to come back

Bethany W.

Yelp

The coffee was amazing! The donuts were also quite tasty I believe they're baked? I do preferred deep fried crullers which I don't believe they had, but I would 100% return. There is also limited free parking.

Michiel D.

Yelp

Delicious coffee and donuts, with the most wonderful staff. The person who helped us shared his personal preferences with us, which turned our to be great recommendations, helping us narrow down our analysis paralysis. Definitely try the peach truck peach fritter and wonky brew. The EP wasn't particularly my personal taste. When the weather is nice out, it's pretty fun to sit outside.

Diego B.

Yelp

Wonderful ambiance and exactly what you would expect from a coffee shop! The friendly crew were great and quick to get out my order. My coffee was absolutely wonderful, and I would recommend trying any one of their lattes!

Ashley L.

Yelp

The best local donut shop!! Their specialty flavors which change weekly are always so fun, and make you feel like you're getting a special treat when you go. The staff are so friendly and patient while you're trying to decide which donuts to get. (Even though the answer is just get one of everything) I recommend the cinnamon roll or the chocolate donut! They also have great coffee and breakfast biscuits.

Sarah B.

Yelp

Great variety of doughnuts and coffee options, indoor seating options only, variety of allergy friendly doughnuts, service was great, merchandise and dog treats available for purchase. Cool/hip vibes inside.

Emily A.

Yelp

Get the normal vanilla glazed!!! It is so good! The strawberry one pictured was dry and too sweet for me. But such a cute place I would definitely go back and try more flavors.

Macy B.

Yelp

Don't let the outdoors fool you, this place was just adorable on the inside! I will say the "Mexican Hot Chocolate" was really really good! I tried the "Coal Miners Daughter" it was alright. We also got the espresso donut and my goodness was that so good! All the donuts looked amazing ! The service was quick to get the orders out which was wonderful!

Danielle S.

Yelp

I make a trip here every time I visit Nashville - these donuts are THE BEST! Chocolate old fashion is a classic but my favorite, but a few other favorites are the chocolate buckeye and sea salt brown sugar!

Sunina G.

Yelp

This place was very hit or miss for us when it came to the donut flavors - we got the s'mores (okay), the pumpkin maple and cinnamon toast and apple miso fritter (delicious), the chocolate sour cream (meh), and the butter brown sugar (terrible). The standout by far was their special breakfast sandwich (blackberry jam with jalapeño goat cheese sausage sandwich with a jalapeño cheddar biscuit). It was SO GOOD!

Tiffany J.

Yelp

We stopped in after lunch next door to pick up some special treats. We ordered the EP, CBD Malted chocolate, Brioche vanilla bean glaze, Dutch Chocolate Brioche, Chocolate glazed, Blueberry Cake, Lavender, Red Velvet cake, and Monkey Bread with a honeybee Latte on the side. Almost every bite was amazing! The lady who took our order was patient and polite, answering any questions we had. It's a super cute space, and you can see the kitchen to the side. I'd definitely go back if/when in Nashville.

Brooklynn K.

Yelp

Very cute spot! Loved the music they played, the relaxing ambiance, and the decor. Got a wonky brew (cold brew with cream) and a chocolate sprinkle donut. Tasty and easy. Tried a bite of a pineapple fritter and Orange creamsicle donut, both were good. Kind and fast service

Lydia G.

Yelp

I happened to stop in here while I had some time to kill passing through Nashville. Now a week later I'm still thinking about it so I had to leave a review. I wanted a dirty chai latte with oat milk but the donuts looked so good I ended up getting 6 various flavors which my spouse and I devoured over a few days. There were all delicious, my only regret is that I didn't get to try the strawberry donut because our dog ate it along with the box as our back was turned. He never steals food so he must have known this was not the average treat and worth risking it all. As for the latte, I can be a bit of a coffee snob and I'm rarely satisfied with a latte from a shop. Most of the time I find them too sweet overpowered by the milk but this was probably the best latte I've ever had. The chai wasn't too syrupy and the espresso was so balanced. I cannot stop thinking about out. I saw they also had a veggie quiche as a special. I ordered one but they were out. The staff recommended a breakfast burrito with veggie sausage as a replacement. It was delicious. The fresh green salsa was amazing. Order an extra salsa. You'll thank me. The atmosphere was uplifting and they had a few plants and flyers listed about community services and events. Finally the staff were so pleasant. They were kind and positive not only to customers but to each other and the energy radiated out to all the patrons. I'm thinking about driving two hours to visit again soon.

Blake M.

Yelp

Parking is not your friend here, more of a walking spot. The doughnuts are priced for East, so it'll run you 5-7 for each and a dozen is like 30. I'll still go in but this will never be my go to spot

Daniel M.

Yelp

Very upset, i went this morning when the yelp app shows the rest opened 6:30am. As i departed my hotel just to make a trip and pick up breakfast to take on the road before heading to NYC. I arrived at 6:44am, i noticed workers insise preparing to open but the restaurant was not open. There were other cars waiting in the parking lot but the doors were closed. Oddly we went by in Wednesday 12/27 and the restaurant was also closed in the afternoon, there was a hand written note on the door that they are not working regular hours but the yelp up information was not updated.

Sara F.

Yelp

Variety of not your usual donuts that taste great. Love coffee drinks and friendly staff too. We couldn't try all the donuts our last trip so definitely will need to go back.

Jo W.

Yelp

Loved this place! The service was amazing, the ambiance is cute, and the donuts & coffee were delicious. I got the chocolate donut and a iced vanilla latte. The donut was fresh. They have lunch sandwich options and over 10 donut options. They also offer gf donuts! My husband got the doppio and it was so cute yet so strong! Highly recommend if you're a donut or coffee lover

Kelly M.

Yelp

My sugar-loving adult son simply said "Best Donuts Ever". I guess that pretty much sums it up! Cool coffee shop vibe. Order at the counter, sit down and enjoy!

Safia S.

Yelp

East park donuts is my happy place, and I'm not even a big donut person. Their flavors are seasonal and fun--also very yummy. They have a variety of donut textures from cake to more dense ones. They gave vegan and gluten free options. The coffee is great! If you like savory the quiche is very good!

Rebekah H.

Yelp

Very disappointing!! Bought 6 donuts and a Mexican hot chocolate. Hot chocolate was flavorful at first but after a few sips just tasted like lightly flavored milk. Raspberry fritter - icing is delicious donut was not good at all, bland and oddly flavored. Chocolate iced with sprinkles - again icing was delicious but doughnut was underbaked. Had an unpleasant rawness! Brown butter - great icing but donut had no flavor almost offensive. Blueberry cake - bland Chocolate old fashioned- overcooked, almost had a burnt taste. Maple bacon- icing was great donut was bland. Overall, if you lick the icing off your donuts and discard the cake, this is the place for you! If you actually like donuts and icing together there are better cheaper options in the area!

Quin B.

Yelp

I like East Park donuts. These are contemporary donuts with some vegan and gluten-free options. The selections change frequently. The donuts being offered for the day are sitting in a display case. After decided was you want, you walk around to the register and place your order. I seemed to favor the brioche donuts over the cake donuts. The flavors and glaze worked well with the brioche. I returned a couple more times to get more brioche donuts! Coffee is also sold here but I'm not a coffee drinker.

JJ J.

Yelp

100% across the board! I've been to Nashville a few times in the last few years and when I discovered this place, it was so good that I went back the next time I was in Nashville. And it was so good then, I made sure to come back on my last trip and I know I'll go EVERY time I visit Nashville! It's rare to find a donut place with donuts so amazing you have a hard time picking just one... okay, two even rarer still to find a donut place where the coffee rivals the amazing donuts and stands completely on its own as a coffee place! The coffee is so. Damn. Good!!! The Dark Horse latte will forever be a top three coffee drink for me, hands down. I recently tried the White Walker and it was spicy delicious! Oh yeah and the people are friendly AND it's a cute place with decent seating. The only downside is parking is a bit tight but who cares, just get there and you won't regret it.

Christina B.

Yelp

The donuts are yummy, and good variety! I went a little later in the day and a couple of them were a little hard, I'd suggest going as early as you can for the freshest donuts

Aliya M.

Yelp

There was about a 10 minute line to get donuts. There's lots of different types, so we got a dozen. I'd say we really liked most of them. We weren't a fan of the strawberry or the Boston crème. I LOVED the cinnamon roll. They warmed it up and it was amazing. Highly recommend. This place can be pretty pricey. Our dozen cost about $43. The price depends on what you get, but the more you order the larger a discount they give you. Overall liked our experience. I would rerun for coffee and a cinnamon roll.

James D.

Yelp

Prices are high here. Yes, these are craft donuts, but I didn't find them super special. Some of these donuts are literally like 3.50 to 4 bucks each! EACH! The donuts seem like brioche dough to me...though I could definitely be wrong. They do coffee/tea and all that and have a few drinks in a refrigerated section as well. There's parking out front and a handful of tables inside. No offense to the owners at all, this place just wasn't for me...if I'm paying 3.50 for one donut, I want to be seriously wowed and I just wasn't. A year from now, I'll have forgotten I'd even been here.

Taylor L.

Yelp

This is the donut place you need to visit. They're so delicious and the staff is so kind!

Blake Y.

Yelp

Banging donuts banging coffee. Baristas were kind as well. Don't have much else to say but need the characters 10/10

Sierra B.

Yelp

The variety of donuts was wonderful however, if you're looking for fluffy, airy donuts you might look somewhere else. The donuts are more cakey and crumby i guess is the best way to describe the texture. we tried the raspberry fritter, salted brown butter, chocolate espresso old fashion, and the blueberry glazed donuts. this place is busy in the morning so prepare for a bit of a wait in a tiny building. also i'd recommend the Mexican hot chocolate, it was absolutely delicious!

Sheri B.

Yelp

We tried four different donuts and all were delicious- highly recommend. The breakfast burritos were so bland and the tortilla was cold upon serving- would not recommend those.

Ellen D.

Yelp

I LOVE this place so much! One of my favorite spots for a coffee and pastry. These Mardi Gras donuts were so tasty, and their breakfast sandwiches are great too. I love the honeybee latte too :) Check it out next time you're in east!

Erin S.

Yelp

Four stars for coffee; two stars for donut. We got a 12 oz. Cold Brew ($3.50) and 16 oz. Cold Brew ($4.50). They were good. We also got a Dutch Chocolate donut ($4.10). I was very unimpressed. A donut that's not even good for over $4? The other donuts looked good, so maybe we just got the wrong one.

Amber P.

Yelp

We came towards the end of the day so the selection of donuts available were slim. We were able to pick out six that we wanted and an iced coffee. All of the donuts were great! I do not remember the flavors that we ordered but the one with the cream filling was the best! The employee that helped us was also very friendly! Definitely a YUMMY spot!!

Meredith B.

Yelp

DELICIOUS! ACCOMMODATING! FRIENDLY! Honestly I don't think a review will show how impressed I was with this place. From the greeting as soon as we walked through the door, to advice on the food and coffee, to the availability of gluten free and vegan options, to the quality and taste....I would give this 6/5 stars if I could! I got the gluten free Strawberry Glazed doughnut and the Paleo (also gluten free) banana bread doughnut, along with a cup of iced coffee flavored with vanilla honey house made syrup. I will definitely be stopping by again before I leave, and will be sure to recommend it to everyone that I hear is visiting the area!

Amanda B.

Yelp

We love East Park. We come here at least once a month before school for donuts and coffee. It is always delicious, but more than that we love the atmosphere and how comfortable and welcoming it is. I never feel rushed or like an inconvenience there like you might at other coffee shops in the city. It also has plenty of free parking right outside the building (rare!). If you need something to go, they have an app and website that are easy to order ahead on and it's always a fast pickup experience. Join the loyalty program to earn free donuts/drinks!

Adri A.

Yelp

Donuts and coffee are good but service is off. Manager that assisted with my payment error was not hospitable or warm at all, cold as ice. Not worth the drive for me if the customer service is not even customer service. Also, you shouldn't change your garbage in front of the customers and then take it through the front door, now there's a wet trail of who-knows-what on the concrete floor.

Castiel C.

Yelp

Drinks and Donuts are good, but there are two grumpy ass cashiers who always look annoyed AF! when I ask for something.

Nicolette T.

Yelp

I came by to check out these donuts. I constantly drive by this popular spot in East Nashville, but have not had a chance to come in. Parking is super easy, with a small lot right out front and along the building. They're open pretty late, making this a good option for early risers and others with a sweet hankering throughout the day. I came by in the late afternoon, and found that it was pretty empty inside. This made it a great some to sit down and get some work done. They have free guest Wi-Fi and plenty of seating available. When looking through their menu I was impressed that they offered way more than donuts. They have tons of coffee options (cold brew, lattes, teas, smoothies, etc...), and hot breakfast/lunch sandwiches too. I'll definitely be back! Moving on to the donuts, they have specialty and original donuts, and brioche and cake. So many options! A very solid option in town!

Yaqi Y.

Yelp

If you're looking for some quick coffee and donuts , swing by here. There's a variety of donuts and few of which changes daily, so be sure to ask which ones! I ordered the lavender donut with a cold brew, hit the spot. Their oat milk is on the side for you to pour yourself, which was nice since the barista never get the perfect amount of oat milk when I order back in ny.

Jeanie O.

Yelp

I love this East Nashville coffee and donut cafe! Thanks to a very friendly barista, I tried my first Golden Milk Latte, and fell in love! The donuts are top notch and all my friends raved about their own beverages as well! Give it a try!!

Justin C.

Yelp

Gluten free donuts, say no more! The gluten free donuts (nut allergies beware, as the gluten free donuts are made with part almond flour) are probably the best in Nashville, as they are packed with flavor. They usually have one seasonal offering to go along with chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry. In addition, their regular donuts are some of the fluffiest I have ever had! Any of their old fashioned donuts or brioche are must haves. Get a coffee with your order, and you have a perfect start to your day

Nathan D.

Yelp

Great coffeee .. respectable donuts We got a half dozen of assorted flavors. They were good and alot of different options that you don't see at other shops... but what i really liked was the cold brew.. gr8 flavor while still being very smooth. I usually don't add anything to my coffee so i can really taste the beans.. this was a keeper!

Andrew M.

Yelp

Lattes + prices are on point. Today, I made my order very clear and it came out fairly fast. But, unfortunately, it was made wrong and didn't notice until I was almost home :(

Nina E.

Yelp

I got a cold greeting when I came in so I I did want to order much after the first impression. I got 2 regular size, ( I have had larger) Apple fritters. The cost was $9.29!!! Wow I sure hope it's worth every cent and when I asked for a receipt the cashier asked me did I want one. Duh...maybe my English needs brushing up. Thanks but no thanks won't be back! Oh by the way the Apple fritters aren't worth 10 bucks!

Jessica F.

Yelp

Favorite donuts in the city! Small locally owned donut shop, with great employees, great selection and rotating options. Can order on their app and do rapid pickup!

Leah D.

Yelp

Looking for a unique donut, maybe you need a gluten free option, or even some fun coffee flavors?! This place did not disappoint! My husband liked the vanilla GF donut and I thought the cinnamon GF donut was the best. Very moist for gluten free. They also were kind enough to box this separately and mindful of cross contamination issues. With a convenient location right off the interstate and plenty of parking options (assuming it's not too busy), I would highly recommend this place. The wait for coffee and donuts was quick, but the hot sandwich I ordered did take a few minutes. There is not indoor seating currently, but there are two small tables outside. If you want to skip the wait, they have an app to order ahead.

David F.

Yelp

Just stopping through Nashville for lunch on a cross country trip. Wish I was staying nearby for longer. I would eat every Salted Brown Butter doughnut they made this week. Awesome good strong black coffee too.

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