La Rue Doughnut

La Rue Doughnut: Fantastic Doughnuts, But They Miss The Mark On Service and Coffee (★★★★☆) La Rue Doughnut is a genuine treasure trove for pastry lovers. If you're looking purely for taste and quality, this place absolutely deserves a five-star rating—their inventive flavors and commitment to freshness are a game-changer for the local doughnut scene. However, a couple of glaring issues held me back from giving that perfect score. Let’s start with the spectacular: the pastries themselves. The doughnuts are great tasting, seriously fresh, and genuinely innovative. You can tell they are made with care and high-quality ingredients, which is why people line up. The dough is light, fluffy, and never greasy. Their rotating flavors are adventurous and truly delicious—I highly recommend trying the seasonal specials, as they are always a major hit. If I were rating the "Baked Goods Only" menu, it would be an easy 5/5 every time. Now for the caveat, and the reason for the deduction. The experience outside of the pastry case is consistently hit-or-miss. While the quality is high, the size of the pastries feels cheap for the price point. They are noticeably smaller than what you might find elsewhere, making them feel more like an upscale indulgence than a substantial treat. More importantly, the service could be much better. There's a definite lack of warmth and efficiency that, if improved, would easily push La Rue into 5-star territory. The most upsetting issue, and the primary complaint, is the coffee. When you pay for a full cup of coffee, you expect a full cup. But every time I order, the cup is only half filled. This is truly cheap and frustrating, and it feels like a total disregard for customer value. It’s an easy fix that management needs to address immediately. I highly recommend La Rue for the phenomenal pastries, but definitely stick to the doughnuts, skip the coffee, and be prepared for service that doesn't quite match the quality of the food. I'll be back, but only when I'm solely craving that delicious pastry base.

La Rue has the best coffee I've heard since coming back from Detroit! ☕ ❄️ The cinnamon donut was super light and not too sweet and the Holiday decor made the place so cozy. Seeing the bakers make donuts live through the glass is also such an awesome touch and definitely made it feel more authentic 🔔 Thank you for such a memorable experience! Will definitely be stopping by again

Delightfully adorable doughnut shop with an elevated decor. I’m a doughnut connoisseur and this place is legit. The dough is light and airy with the perfect chew. They’re not overly sweet, which I prefer, but full of flavor. Check ‘em out if ever in Dallas.

Beef Kolache is different but delicious!! Doughnuts are so fluffy and don’t get me started on the mocha iced coffee. Thank you to Michele, ( sorry if i miss spelled it ) Very sweet and calm.

This is our first time visiting the new location since they rebranded from Carte Blanche. Everything was just as excellent as we remember. From the cookie butte brioche to the cheesy and garlic beef kolache to the oatmeal cookie.

Fantastic doughnuts are an understatement! I think I’m just a sucker for a classic glazed doughnut because that was my favorite! The strawberry and croissant specialty doughnuts were good too but wouldn’t be my go to. It’s a nice clean space inside and the staff were knowledgeable about each flavor.

These are by far the best pastries I've had in Texas. Im a NYer so that says alot. The sweetness of the Cookie Butter Brioche and Strawberry Cheesecake Brioche was just right. Tomatillo Pinwheel wa divine, I used it to make a pastrami sandwich. My husband love thePain Au Chocolat he said it remind him of home. The customer service is 1000%. Let me explain my husband accident tip a huge amount and Amy the owner not only fixed it right away but did so without being in-store which shows her dedication to customer. I will definitely be back to try Lemon RicottaBostockCroissants and Raspberry and Cream Bostock.

Just got my order of a cruller and butter croissant. How very very disappointed I am! How a bakery can send out a croissant that is way past done and burnt is beyond me! I tried it to see if it was edible. It was NOT! All you taste is burnt...

Everything about this cute shy donut cafe is inviting. I jus mainly wanted a cute latte and a donut but baby they came with that plus more. It's definitely very intimate. Overall the latte and donuts are different in a good way. I'll be back.

I've had La Rue 3 times in less than a month, no I can confidently say I am a fan of their donuts. The location is small, but I haven't visited during peak hours so it's never been an issue for me. There are a few tables to sit outside to enjoy your meal during the warmer months. I have tried maybe 5 different flavored donuts, a tea latte, and a kolache, and I can say they are worth every penny. This is not your cheap donuts you can find around the corner, the brioche donuts taste artisan and expertly made. The kolache is hands down the best kolache I've ever had, which is saying a lot because I've tried many around the DFW area. They have a monthly rotating menu, so there's always a reason to come back, which I will be doing soon!

I was a big fan of the pastries at Carte Blanche and was so excited when La Rue opened. - Atmosphere: La Rue is in a small bakery space, but it looks very sleek with white counters and green cabinets. They have a few tables indoors and there is more seating space outdoors. There is short-term parking right outside the shop and a larger lot a short walk away. - Service: They have plenty of people working at La Rue so you can get in and out of the shop fairly quickly, even when it's busy. Sometimes the coffees take a little longer, but they're worth the wait. The employees are friendly and provide good recommendations. - Food & drinks: The pastries at La Rue are top notch. I love trying new things off the rotating monthly menu and if you're a cruller person then this is your spot. The only thing I haven't loved there are the items with pistachios. I prefer a super earthy pistachio flavor and these haven't hit the mark for me. Don't skip the speciality drinks as they're just as good as the pastries! The banana bread latte is next level and I'm glad it's stayed on the menu. - Value: La Rue isn't cheap, but the quality and portion size make it worth the price. I highly recommend going with friends so you can try a broader selection of pastries.

I've heard great things about La Rue and had it bookmarked for a while, so when I was in the area, I finally decided to stop by -- and it did not disappoint! We tried the famous salted brown butter chocolate chip cookie, pumpkin cake, brioche vanilla glazed donut, plain butter croissant, vanilla cruller, double fudge chocolate cookie, plus the Witches Brew Latte and Banana Bread Latte. Everything was absolutely delicious -- rich, flavorful, and perfectly baked. The staff was warm and welcoming, providing excellent customer service. The bakery itself is small but charming, with cute décor and both indoor and outdoor seating to enjoy your treats. I'll definitely be back to try more!

If you like donuts, check this place out! They have amazing handcrafted donuts. The vanilla brioche donut, cookie butter brioche donut, and vanilla cruller are my favorites.

Located in the old Cake Bar location I decided to stop in and see what La Rue had to offer. When I walked in I wasn't greeted - as a matter of fact the young guy behind the counter said little to nothing as if he didn't want to be there - however I proceeded to order and got it to go. The place is still small and seating is mainly outside. Got the double chocolate brownie cookie and a chocolate donut. They can keep the donut as it had a funny taste to my mother and I but that cookie, bag up a dozen and grab us some milk! OMG, delicious is putting it mildly. I seriously plan on going back for more cookies to which I will try some other options but the brownie cookie is a must!!

In a world of "fancy" donuts, this place is an absolute standout. I was blown away and could not stop obsessing over these. I had the pistachio brioche donut and tomatillo pinwheel. The brioche donut is so smart and unexpected. The donut is soft and fluffy, but not too sweet. It really let the pistachio frosting shine. I am more of a savory person, and I loved that this place had a ton of savory to choose from. The pinwheel had such great flavor and a variety of texture. I especially loved the ricotta. I also thought all of the items were reasonably priced. The only thing was that the set up was a little confusing, I wasn't totally sure where to order but the ladies helped point me in the right direction. This is an absolute must stop!

Visited La Rue for the first time on a Friday morning and was really excited as I had heard great things about it. The snickerdoodle latte was absolutely delicious and I will definitely be back for it. The had a plethora of pastries to choose from, many of which sounded delicious, but I went with the spiced apple cinnamon rolls. It had real apples inside and the cream cheese was amazing. My only 'complaint' about it is that I wish it was warmed up. Parking was fairly plentiful and there while there was no seating inside, there were a good amount of tables outside. I like how you can see into the back where they are making the pastries. Can't wait to go back and try more!

So many donut options, great size, fluffy and flavorful. Miss the lines and go during the weekday, cozy intimate setting, great customer service.

This place is so good I kinda wanna gatekeep. I was super sad when I learned that Cake Bar was moving from this location and it was being replaced by la rue but once I tried la rue, I realized that the change was a blessing. I've enjoyed almost every pastry I've tried. Especially their gluten free donuts and the very flavorful beef kolache. This is not your average kolache...I recommend you try. They also sell traditional French cruller and they're so delightful. I'm also a fan of their espresso drinks!

Fancy artisanal donuts you say? Yes please! I have been seeing La Rue online now for quite a while and decided to stop in and try it out. The shop is super cute and inviting and between the indoor and outdoor seats there a lots of places to enjoy your donuts. The staff was helpful and friendly when we entered and took the time to explain the options. We decided on a Toasted Honey Brioche, Vanilla Cruller, and Raspberry and Crème Bostock. The textures of all three were exceptional and the taste was great. I personally preferred the Cruller since it was lighter but still packed with flavor. You really cannot go wrong here and it is well worth the stop if you are in the area.

Best doughnut I've had in a while! I got the Pistachio Honey Brioche and it was delicious. It was fluffy, thick, sweet but not too sweet like most doughnuts, and certainly not dry at all! I also got a raspberry matcha and that was seriously GREAT. I didn't care for the caramel brûlée coffee. It lacked flavor and just tasted like espresso w/ milk. The customer service could definitely use some work though. They weren't rude per se, but weren't very helpful and seemed like they just wanted you to grab your doughnut and leave lol. Maybe it was just an off day. Lastly, for those wanting to visit, the inside doesn't have a lot of seating, but there is a covered patio outside that's nice! And they have tons of parking which is a plus. Overall, La Rue is very aesthetically pleasing w/ great doughnuts and matcha :)

Pretty much anything here is good. Big fan of the cinnamon rolls (if you can snag them!) and the cheesy garlic beef kolache was a huge (HAPPY) surprise! Large size, excellent flavor. I enjoy that they are creative with their seasonal offerings. I didn't get to try their drink selection this time. Call me a hater, but I'm an OG girl. And with this being the second location, I think the OG location on Greenville was way more of a vibe.

Great donuts! You can see the bakers as you're in the shop which is so cool to watch. I plan on getting a coffee next time because it looked so good! The service was friendly and I recommend going. :)

Incredible baked goods with brioche donuts, like what's not to love. They also had some savory pastries if that's more your thing!

Best Artisan Doughnuts in Dallas, not even close. Doughnuts made from scratch, unique flavors, and to die for texture. I am personally not too hot on traditional doughnuts as they are heavier, but the signature crullers are so light and airy, with no loss in flavor. Highly recommend. The Honey Pistachio Latte is my personal favorite drink. Friendly staff, beautiful interior, lots of parking.

Tucked behind Art Park on the edge of the Trinity Bridge, La Rue Doughnuts is a hidden gem that exudes elegance with its timeless style and cozy café culture vibe. My sister and I tried the jalapeño sausage roll and the raspberry passion crumble. The sausage roll was snappy, savory, and had a great depth of jalapeño flavor. The raspberry passion crumble was tart and fresh, with just the right touch of sweetness. I'm already looking forward to going back to try more of their delicious treats.

I loved everything tasted here at this amazing bakery. Including seasonal flavors of passionfruit crullers, beef kolaches, chocolate chip cookies, and, banoffee doughnuts. Lovely service no matter when. Bright and cheerful is their shop. At this point, with no inside seating, I usually take my box of treats home. Yet best it is when weather permits, I would also order one of their delightful coffee drinks and enjoy my treats out at their wonderful patio right there and then! CHEERS!

Everything I get is always so delicious. I love how the menu switches up every so often and the quality is always consistent.

Carte Blanche was a weekly outing for my family. I finally got the chance to check out the new spot. La Rue has the same great taste and quality ingredients that I remember. The milk and cookies brioche donut was pillowy and decadent. The vanilla cruller was soft on the inside and perfectly crisp on the outside with just the right amount of sweetness. The kolache was the size of a hotdog. Thick flavorful beef sausage. You can't wrong with anything you choose. Come here...get one of everything...ENJOY!

The bakery items are so delicious! It's a cute shop with about three tables and a very airy, modern feel. The prices are average with a range of $4-9 per item and with well-priced coffee at $4-7. The presentation reminded me of boulangerie in Paris and the open kitchen was a nice addition. Its simple menu and bright interior was elegant. They do not accept cash.

Our baked good were very tasty and also quite a big size! I got a tomatillo croissant and my girlfriend got a Samoan doughnut (something like that) both of ours were very tasty and the staff was very friendly as well! I would recommend and return if I was in the area! Also, there is a great view of the skyline from their patio!

Gorgeous little bakery in Trinity Groves. Service is prompt and very courteous and helpful. The Donuts are amazing and delightful. Drive down for some of their occasional limited run specials is worth it!

this location used to have Tracy German's cakes that we've always enjoyed and it was interesting to see something new. I had the Brown butter chocolate chip cookie super crisp on the outsideanf gooey and in the Center super thick and tasty we also picked up a couple of the passionfruit marshmallows that were very interesting. They really have made a good use of the space looking forward to them being able to put more product in there. But based upon the nature of the freshness of the baked goods there's only so much you can do. The service was wonderful by a nice young man who appears to be the son of the father who is the baker. He was flawless even though he was rather young it looks like father and son worked very hard and doing a great job in this location looking forward to going again

I was one of the many fans of Carte Blanche before it closed, so I was eagerly awaiting La Rue Doughnut's opening day, which ended up happening on a weekend when I was out of town. Finally was able to make it out twice in the past month and got to try many of the different flavors on offer -- so glad to report that the baked goods remain some of the best in town, especially our beloved cruller! The brioche doughnuts are pillowy and light and all the various flavors are super balanced and work well together. The only "sad" part for me is how often flavors rotate -- wish I lived closer for the excuse to drop by more often. The Elvis doughnut from October and the lemon pistachio brioche from the latest seasonal flavors were so good, as is the permanent butterscotch toffee brioche. Loved the cookie we tried in October as well. Even the gluten free offering is a wonderful texture and flavor! And of course the kolache is an absolute unit, super savory sausage with a lovely za'atar seasoned dough. Can't wait to stop by again soon to try the next round of new flavors!

Can you say yummy fluffy donuts!? That's what you'll find here. These donuts were freshly made moist and delicious. The staff was okay. I was acknowledged as soon as I walked in. The space was clean and well lit. If I lived closer I would visit more but....

Beautiful interior and design. All their pastries are nicely laid out. But nothing I got really tasted good. I did not try any drinks. I got the Beef Kolache and it wasn't good. The beef was way too thick and the surrounding dough was not enough for a good proportion. I also got the brownie cookie which was way too rich. Tried a vanilla crueler and it wasn't great, coated with way too much icing. The best thing I got was the snickers brioche. The topping was too much, but the actual brioche bread was really good.

Oh my goodness this place was good. In line we met a couple that drives from Denton every other weekend. They had lots of tasty options from sweet to savory and seemed to have a seasonal/rotating menu. Their honey pistachio coffee was also really good. Sampling these goodies outside in the spring sun was a perfect way to start our weekend.

Nice spot with plenty of options. Customer service was great, the cashier gave me recommendations. These are not your classic doughnuts. I did appreciate them not being super sweet. However, they didn't have much flavor in my opinion. Not sure that I'd go back but if someone bought them for me, I'd give them a second chance.

Delicious! I tried several options but my favorite will always be the plain ole glazed brioche. The other stars of the day were the 2 different kolaches...both wonderful. I visited on a Wednesday and was able to walk right in and begin ordering. The servers were nice and friendly! It was worth the 25 min drive from Lewisville!

Dangerously good donuts. Backside of trinity grove next to Kate Weisser. I had a churro crueler I could have eaten 10 of them. So light and delicious

There are two types of donut eaters in the world. The grocery store, gas station donut eaters. Then there's the gourmet, I'm here for the unbelievable taste and quality of the donut eaters. Im the latter person and La Rue Doughnut is definitely right up my alley. The shop is small but progressing through the line is fluent. The case of delectable treats are very eye catching. The selections I had were very good, paired with the coffees and seasonal variations for drinks. Made everything so much better.

Definitely some of the best donuts I've ever had. You can tell that they really workshopped what they wanted to do and put real thought into the presentation and flavors. I went opening weekend, but it looks like they are already rotating different flavors through. I can't wait to try them all!

Went to check out La Rue at around 8:30am on a Sunday and there was very quick service with almost no line! The shop is very small with no indoor seating, but there are plenty of tables outside. The vanilla brioche is one of the best donuts I've ever had. Sweet vanilla glaze with a pillowy brioche texture that you're gonna have to experience yourself. The passionfruit guava cruller had an interesting tanginess to it but I really enjoyed how light it was with the eggy cruller taste. Finally, the chicken brioche pocket was also great- well seasoned, filled with a generous amount of chicken and Oaxacan cheese, and crispy. You definitely can't go wrong with any of the pastries at La Rue and I would highly recommend it to any donut lovers in the Dallas area!

After having sushi the other day; our sushi chef recommended me check this place out. I was told it was the same owner that had Carte Blanche before they closed. I of course ordered and assortment of doughnuts, croissants and crullers. Presentation and creativity is a 10/10 here. The doughnuts themselves are large and some are tastier than others, the matcha croissant was not my favorite, but the show stopper at this establishment is the crullers. I love crullers and these are some of my favorite ones I've ever tasted. My only disappointment was not just ordered two boxes of the crullers. Definitely would drive back just for the crullers.

Bought a box took two bites of the French toast and omg I had to come on yelp to give my 5 star review! The sweetness is perfect for me! Just perfecto! So good! Can't wait to try the others!

Prepare your wallet for a workout! These donuts are $5 a pop, and the kolaches? A cool $10. But hey, who needs savings when you've got sweet, sugary bliss? My daughter inhaled her $5 donut and a $5 hot chocolate like it was the last two things on Earth, so clearly it was a hit. Definitely a treat-yourself kind of place--delicious, with a side of 'who needs financial stability when you have tasty calories?' Worth it for those moments when your taste buds want to throw a party! Service here was standard, not much to a wait so that's a big plus. Ambiance is nothing to write home about, feels like a to-go place mostly unless you take it outside.

This was an amazing donut shop that caught me by surprise. My sister told me about this place when I brought up my favorite donut shop, she said that she liked this spot better but she wasn't sure that I would agree. And after my first visit I definitely agree. I definitely went there for donuts but I must say the kolache stole the show. It is a $7 kolache that is made with a full size sausage. The bread was seasoned to perfection, the sausage was delicious, it was so good. I came back to this establishment the next day and I must say the that it was the kolache that brought me back. As for the donuts, they had a French Toast donut that tasted as appetizing as it looks. It is covered with some type of dessert crumb on top of a yellow custard. I was able to sample a few other donuts and they were good, but none stand out as much as the French toast donut. I will say that the banana Foster is an honorable mention. The donut shop is located in a popular plaza. It used to be the home of a cake shop and they didn't change much in terms of decor. Just very simple and clean. The only non-positive thing that I can say about this establishment, is that compared to one of their competitors the quality is not as good. Please don't confuse that with me saying that they don't have quality donuts, it's just that comparatively I have had better quality. If you're ever in the area, I highly recommend checking the spot out. I do not think you will be disappointed.

Fantastic donuts. I am not normally a huge donut person but loved these. The vanilla brioche and apple cider were so well made. We also got a sausage kolache which was excellent. My only complaint is that the sausage kolache was bit expensive at around 8-10 dollars. I would definitely come back here to try more of their flavors. I was highly impressed.

100000000000/10 Incredible, clean, stylish place that gets through the line fast! Was there for opening and the staff was so friendly (they were already sold out of kolaches). These donuts are seriously the real, delicious deal! Pumpkin is gluten free!

In my opinion, another top two or three donut places in Dallas. They're starting to bring back some of the croissants from the legendary carte blanche. Happy to see them being successful.

La Rue has a delicious lineup of pastries. I loved the salted chocolate chip cookie and the cookie butter brioche. I would order both again! The cookie was layered and easily bested any competition like Crumbl. I wouldn't get the iced chai latte again. I barely tasted any chai.

Cute little bakery, friendly staff and delicious pastry's. The chocolate hazelnut croissant is to die for and we tried their new bacon cinnamon roll, which I was hesitant about but the bacon was crunchy and added just the right balance of salt, well done!

Overall, the pastries were great but the drink was okay. I enjoyed the pistachio cruller! Wasn't too sweet but was moist soft and crunchy.

I really wanted to love this spot since I was an avid Carte Blanche go-er in Greenville Ave and was literally obsessed w that place but when I came into the Trinity Groves location, from first glance they had all of my favorites pastries so it brought back joy but when I was ready to browse and order, I was so disappointed in the service/friendliness from the young people working the front and since the door kept constantly opening, there were a lot of flies in the pastry case line and it kind of turned me off in even wanting to order anything. The pastries were good but I do hope they figure out the fly situation

I am a big fan of the cruella's- not sure if I spelled that correctly. They are soft and slight crunch on the outside. It was not too sweet. The service was okay and the place was clean and orderly. I had the carrot cake and it was okay. I know I will back for the cruella's.

So many wonderful things that I can say about this place...to start, the staff was so warm and welcoming! Their display case of donuts is truly a work of art. Not only do they look good, but they also taste great! I can't even find the words to describe the softness of the doughnut when you bite into it. The flavors are unique and perfectly paired. I also tried an iced coffee and it did not disappoint!

First let me say, the doughnuts are DELICIOUS!! La Rue offers a combination of traditional flavors & rotating specialty flavors that are all prepared very well! The glazed brioche is chef's kiss! We've visited 3 times and tried at least 4 different flavors....all were great. The store is really cute and the team is ok. Where I'v had issues and docked a couple stars is around their operations. We live 45 minutes away and always have high hopes, but the experience is never smooth. I believe they're still ironing out kinks, maybe? One issue is consistency with the non-specialty flavors. On every visit, the flavors we were hoping to try weren't available. Even those that are mainstays i.e. brownie and strawberry for example. We always arrive shortly after opening, so it's never that it's too late, which would be understandable. The flavors were in production on those days, just not available at that particular time or something? The other issue is with their online ordering for pick-up. We've tried a few times and It's never worked for us. I'll place the order, get charged for it, then I get an email that it's cancelled immediately after. The refund or hold release doesn't come until a few days later. The first couple times this happened, we just brushed it off and went to the store to stand in line and paid AGAIN. Now, it's just annoying. If a business commits to offering online ordering, they have to ensure a smooth experience for customers.....or just don't offer it. Ironically, I went to their site this morning before I typed this review to see if things are better. The current flavors are not listed, it just says "there are no items to show here yet" and again...the "order for pick-up" option isn't working. For now, we'll continue frequenting The Salty, to get our donut fix. Their donuts are chef's kiss, online ordering always works, and production is consistently on point with their non-specialty and specialty flavors!

Omg, this place is a heaven! I got two vanilla crullers, one blueberry muffin and one some kind of savory meat bun. Their brioches looked so good, but I don't usually like overly sweet, so I just got a few things looking not so sweet for trying out. Well, actually I regretted not buying more or every single one because everything I had was very quality and impressively delicious! Also I live far away from Dallas (bummer!). They have a special price for a dozen of your choices, which is worth to buy. I can't wait to go back to this cute doughnut shop and try everything on the counter!