Shipley Do-Nuts

Donuts were good, but the service was not. The cashier acted like we were getting on her nerves when we asked about flavors. Should have went to the donut palace down the street.

So I ordered this accidentally for pickup instead of delivery and of course Postmates did not help me whatsoever. I called the location and the owner of the store was so kind he told me he'll take it for delivery himself instead of canceling the order or telling me that I have to come pick it up. He even added an extra couple donuts, why you ask I have no idea purely out of the kindness of his own heart. This donut place is amazing fresh soft delicious donuts everyday and the staff is super friendly it's a must go to

We ordered 3 dozen Bavarian creme filled donuts on Monday for a very specific themed event on Friday. When we picked up the order on Friday, the donuts were regular glazed donuts at the higher price and a couple of maple donuts. We were told they didn't have anymore Bavarian creme donuts, so they gave us "whatever". No call to discuss, no apology, nothing... and they expected us to keep the wrong order and still pay for the pricier donuts. The whole purpose of ordering ahead of time was so they could bake our specific order!! DO NOT ORDER FROM THIS JOKE OF AN ESTABLISHMENT!

The best donuts I've ever had in my liffeeee. They folks are hard working and beyond kind. If they see you often they usually throw in an extra donut for me or my girls. My 1 year old ate 14 donut holes last week speaking on the amazingness!! Give this local shop a try, you won't be disappointed!

I went there to get donuts for an event that I was having, the person that waited on me went to the back to get a dozen glazed donuts instead of pulling them from the tray out front. I got to my destination and grab a glazed donut and it was stale, probably gave my yesterday's donuts, and then I ordered a dozen assorted glazed and he started putting any flavor in the box I had to stop him because he started putting coconut covered donuts in the box, I don't like coconut , and he started putting sprinkled donuts in the box, I clearly asked for chocolate glazed. The cinnamon twist didn't have cinnamon on them just sprinkled sugar on them. I used to love Shipley's but, I will never go back.

Our awesome neighborhood donut shop! We love to pick up breakfast here. Always delicious donuts and pastries. Fast, friendly service. Love it!

Best donuts I’ve ever tried and excellent service !! Highly recommend

Kids love these donuts and they're so good! Double chocolate cake donuts are the best! Highly recommend and great spot for kids.

These donuts are unreal + the staff is so sweet. I will most definitely be back here! I went at 10AM on a Saturday & was expecting a limited selection - nope! They had everything we could've asked for!

Was recommended Shipleys as a quick stop to get our donut fill! We got an assortment of donuts to try and we also tried the sausage and cheese kolache. We enjoyed everything we got especially the kolache. A great place to stop for a quick donut pit stop. The staff was very nice and also gave us a bag of complimentary donut holes.

The selection at 11am consists of glazed donuts and a handful of frosted donuts (chocolate, vanilla, maple). While the donut itself was really good (10/10!), we were disappointed by the maple frosting tasting chemically and the lack of variety they had when they show so many fun and interesting donuts online... the service was fast though! The building is part of a small strip mall with limited parking off of a busy road.

Stopped by this morning to grab some filled donuts as you can see by the photo it was lacking the chocolate filling. 2 out of 2 no filling. Very disappointed used to be a great place to pick up some donuts. Probably g8ve them another chance.

Hey it maybe out of the way a bit, but that 20 minute drive is worth it for these doughnuts. They are so friendly and their doughnuts are always delicious. The specialty doughnuts count as two in your half dozen or regular dozen. The Apple fritter is incredible and is easily shareable. This has become the go to place for my family and coworkers.

Such a huge fan of this TX based donut spot. I went in for a kolache, donut, and coffee. Under $7. Such a good deal. And a great little breakfast. There are only 2 locations in Nashville. So worth the drive. Easy & cheap breakfast. This location has a small parking lot out front. And a few large booths too. I was able to do a little remote working while I was here. Def recommend!

Wanted a sweet treat and dropped by this spot after noticing it while running errands. The owner is super sweet and welcoming which made the already great experience even better. I got the Blueberry Filled doughnut and the Blueberry Cake doughnut, both where incredibly soft with pillowy dough and not crazy sweet, which I loved. Will be coming back!

I preface this review with the fact that I am indeed a donut snob. I went to Shipley on a Saturday morning and got 4 donuts, a cinnamon roll, and an apple fritter. The staff were very nice and I asked for their recommendations to help me choose which donuts I should purchase. They told me that the maple was a must have and blueberry is their top selling. I also got a raspberry filled and a sugared donut. The staff is very nice and threw in a complimentary bag of mini donuts. I tra la laed on my way and was very excited to try my haul but disappointed in pretty much everything with the exception of the apple fritter which was very delicious. The best way I can describe these donuts is bad Krispy Kreme. The maple was one of the worst tasting things I have ever eaten. The blueberry was an odd gummy like texture. The sugar was eh and the raspberry was strangely crispy on the outside. The cinnamon roll was more like what we could call a coffee roll in NY but not very heavy on the cinnamon. And those complimentary donut holes...they tasted like the grease they were cooked in. Sorely disappointed with these overall but happy they were relatively inexpensive. This might be a local favorite but if you are from out of town as I am, skip it.

This place has been a staple for the past almost 20 years. They have fresh delicious donuts and they offer Kolaches. I have been here recently with my son and he loves it too. Both times we have come the service has been fast and friendly but they do get busy. The place it's not that big but it does offer free wi-fui and a few booth for you to enjoy a coffee and some breakfast. They also offer coffee and cooler drinks like juice, milk, cokes, etc. I would have to say, they do not have their prices right on their screen so make sure you add about $2-4 extra to your calculations if you are doing so by their menu prices. Parking is very uncomfortable to maneuver and it's shared with a few other shops. Depending on the time it can also be difficult to get out of it with traffic. Definitely come check them out.

Texas flavor in Nashville baby I was introduced to Kolache while I was in Houston Texas for a few months and fall in love with this so needless to say I got this guys all the time but moving to another stay was very surprise to find them in Nashville oh boy this is awesome and im very happy btw is a hot dog different presentation but tasty hope you guys try :)

The donuts were delicious highly recommend it. I had the donut holes glaze, donuts, cinnamon twist, and a maple donut.. best donuts

Donuts taste like machinery and this particular Shipleys does not have the selection posted on the site. And that's not they Do-Nuts on the site they don't look like that and taste nasty I mean I drove to Dunkin to get the taste out of my mouth I went to pick up my donuts and only. Had two of the 8 donuts I ordered just horrible and they claim no refunds

Shipleys is great! They have wonderful blueberry donuts and apple fritters. I will drive out of the way to go here!

These are the best donuts in Nashville... The classic old-fashioned yeast doughnut and all kinds of cake donuts are absolutely spectacular. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. It was one of the best experiences I've had across the country as I look for the best bakery. This one has to be one of the top 5 classic donut shops

I LOVE SHIPLEYS! This is the best (and I mean BEST) place in Nashville for donuts and kolaches. This Texan always feels right at home here!

Blueberry donut was full of flavor and just the right amount of thick texture, but not overwhelming like some of these new trendy spots. They also gave me an extra donut for free. Winning! Which is why wish I could give a five star - but they don't carry espresso. ?! And to me do-nuts go with a good latte- is it just me? Great donut spot though - a local told me "the best." while I was waiting. Thought I'd add that too.

Great tasting Donuts maybe not enough variety for some but they are light and delicious!

Super friendly staff! Be friendly back to them and you may get an extra donut or donut holes. These donuts have a very nostalgic taste to me and you can't beat the price as they run about half of what name brand donut shops do.

I just happened to go in the Lebanon Pike location. They had hot glazed donuts I got hall a dozen. They were melt in your mouth and DELICIOUS! I planned on saving a few for later in the day but they all went into my belly before they could get cold.

Great food great service only place in town that serves Kolaches that I know of come and grab a fresh dozen for meetings ever Monday and Thursday and there always open with a warm smile and even warmer food!

As a Texan, it's great knowing that Nashville has a Shipley. I can say they still make the best glazed donut around. Not to mention they carry kola he's which a lot of people don't know or confuse with pigs in a blanket. Also what I like is they also have breakfast sandwiches as well. They recently also renovated and it makes the front counter feel a lot bigger...because it is now. Ha. Friendly staff, make sure if you're going to charge on card that you spend more than $5 and enjoy an old school donut shop with great quality without having to oversell like gourmet donut shops do. Not sure what people are talking about don't believe the hype.

My favorite donut shop. Good old fashioned classics Done right. Especially the Apple fritter. Best ever!

Solid classic donuts freshly prepared and it takes me back in time. And so freaking affordable! Although I support the trend these days to make doughnuts fancy with a 100 layers or topped with ooo-la-la toppings, My first love is the basic, humble, classic chocolate iced doughnut. Sure, I like going to Five Daughters (aka Five Dollars due to price) and have one near my house but I drive 30 minutes each way to this location of Shipley Doughnuts. Of the many doughnuts offered here, I've had the chocolate iced which is not overly sweet. The doughnut is simply topped with a perfectly textured chocolate icing. The actual doughnut is not covered in a sugary glaze before being iced which is perfect for me. I love it. It's also super nostalgic for me taking me back to my childhood when going to the donut shop was a rare treat. I've also had another nostalgic donut, the old fashioned...chocolate iced and plain. I've also had the cake doughnuts...blueberry and strawberry. All of these were perfectly cooked texture and being moist I've shared all of the other donuts with my friends and neighbors and they love the knots, fruit filled, cream filled, cinnamon swirls, and apple fritters. I've like all those as they are well made and classic. The Kolaches are solid. They are the best ones that I've had in Nashville. Yes, even better than the ones made in East Nashville or should I say Yeast Nashville? One, the dough is seriously fluffy and light in texture but perfectly buttery sweet like a decadent brioche bun. The sausage is juicy without making the bread soggy. The smokiness is the sausage is prominent without being overpowering. Because I associate the Kolach with my travels around Texas, I've only ordered the Jalapeño Cheese puffy bundle of goodness. The dough and sausage are joined with just the right amount of American Cheese, mild and creamy without any gumminess. The jalapeño distinction is given due to their is a slice or two of pickled jalapeño hiding in kolach. It's not until you get close to biting it or very close to it that the heat is the pepper manifests. The tartness of the pickling brine is a treat as it cuts through the buttery love that is the kolache. The customer service counter reminds me of the old time classic donut shops that's a bit harried because the people are multitasking. First of all, the entire counter is where you order. More modern quick-serve methods of one line, one order taker makes for a simple way to order but it takes longer. The full counter method requires the customer to pay attention to which order taker is saying, "I'll take the next person" from the group of customers spread out looking at the donuts. This old school method is quick and doesn't get bogged down by people still deciding versus ordering in a first come first served manner. It's a great ordering system but makes the those conditioned by a single corral method a bit confused. LOL. Pro Tip, when an employee says, "I'll take the next person" they may also be restocking paper bags, boxes, and not make eye contact. Just start calling out your order. They may take 3 seconds to finish some other task but then start filling your box or bag...without eye contact. I think it's just a nuance of a different cultural background from mine, but now that I've cracked the code it's great. The kitchen team is hard at work in the open kitchen. Watching them hustle and pushing out fresh donuts is awesome. And just like back in the day, you may have to wait on your favorite item because someone else got the last one. It's called fresh food and be patient. I've noticed other reviewers complaining about this to which I say "chill out" and if you want it when you want it then stop at Mapco and get a Little Debbie. Besides, it's obvious the staff here is hustling to make FRESH offerings all morning long and that is actually putting customers first. Our current society's obsession with instant gratification and entitled attitude sucks. And, frankly, some of the disappointment by having to occasionally wait for fresh food is also fueled by possible micro issues of some feeling superior over others. I'm so glad this clean store is producing solid classic doughnuts, I just wish it was closer to me!

Good stuff. The hubs is a big fan of donuts and so we do our best to visit as many donut shops as possible, lol. Our usual go to donut is an Original Glazed. This is the first time we tried Shipley's. According to B's cousins, this is a local favorite. There is limited parking in front of this donut shop, with some seating inside. Employees were super quick and friendly. They had a nice variety of donuts on display when we visited. Their donuts are fresh and had a lovely consistency. We are now big fans!

So, there is still a real problem with them having donuts ready in the morning and they have NO online customer service, but I have to say that the employees seem at least polite and their cream filled donut is somewhat addictive. Lots of room for improvement, but they have great potential.

My mom was visiting from out of state so we stopped in Shipley for some doughnuts. It was mine and moms first time in Shipleys. The staff was very friendly even gave us free doughnuts for it being our first time. I ordered so much food lol everything was very fresh and delicious! This will be my go to place for doughnuts.

Love this place!!!! The staff is always friendly, food tastes great and they always treat you right! Thanks y'all!

**This was reported "Closed" on Yelp when I searched for the listing on 7/4/17, but it is definitely open again!** Stopped in on the morning of July 4th because it was one of the only places around open during the holiday. Staff was very nice, albeit with somewhat thick accents. The selection was kind of sparse since it was already around 10:30 am when we got there (it makes sense that they want to make too much on a holiday). It's pretty quiet and cozy inside - they have these throwback diner-y bench style seating! Not a lot of space inside though, so most people do take their orders to go. The donuts were delicious (got the glazed with the cream filling) and their breakfast croissant was soft and fluffy. Prices were very reasonable too. Loved that it is owned and operated by a local family!

Best donuts ever!! These are fried like they are suppose to be. Fresh soft good great price too! I definitely will go back! Will take friends to enjoy these yummy donuts

This little shop was so amazing! We are from out of town and needed a quick coffee and snack. Ohhh my goodness these donuts were the best!!! The ladies behind the counter were so nice, gave us a sample so we could see what we were working with, and ohhhhh my! My daughter and husband INHALED their doughnuts and I was glad we got a bag of donut holes for later. So tender and yummy! We will definitely be back in the future

"Don't believe the hype" -Public Enemy. Shipley serves up very plain, boring donuts (and hardly anything else). It's the kind of place you stop by for a dozen cheap treats for the office, but would otherwise drive right by. They sorta have coffee (the terrible 24-hr diner variety). The selection is poor. The staff aren't particularly friendly, helpful. It's certainly not a place to sit and enjoy. In an amazing city like Nashville, I expect more! Do yourself a favor and find one of the national chain donut shops.

Real nice staff Great selection of doughnuts, breakfast sandwiches, and pastries Fresh, fun + fantastic Fed a large business meeting for under $70....food was a big hit

Tried Shipley's Do-nuts for the first time today and I was certainly not disappointed! I was able to try a couple different flavors (though to be honest, it was hard to stop at two). I tried the glazed blueberry and glazed chocolate, both of which were mouthwateringly tasty. The texture was moist, flavors were excellent, and neither of the flavors were exceptionally heavy. I'm looking forward to trying more flavors in the future, but for now, I recommend them to anyone looking for a tasty treat or pick-me-up :)

First time at this location. Always have to stop at a Shipley when I travel to Tennessee. Always the best donuts! Staff was super friendly and quick.

Who doesn't love donuts/doughnuts/do-nuts?! We were in the area & decided to get donuts for a late breakfast. We stopped in a little before 11am & didn't find a huge selection, mainly because we weren't in prime time I guess. The store is rather small, they've got a couple tables for dining inside, but we got ours to go. They've got a 5 dollar minimum to run a card for debit/credit payments. We ordered 5 different donuts to try, & made it just over the 5 dollar mark. We ordered a blueberry, cinnamon sugar, icing & sprinkles, a cinnamon roll and a cinnamon bear claw. I really liked the cinnamon roll, it was a standard cinnamon roll but I liked that. The cinnamon bear claw was good, but next time we will just stick to the cinnamon roll, because they were so similar. The blueberry was moist and fresh, the blueberries in them I'd guess are those little blueberry flavored pellets that can sometimes taste a little fake. I loved the icing & sprinkle one, it's super rich & I was glad that I only had half of it. The sadness came with the cinnamon sugar donut. I'm not sure if it was old or what but it was very dry.

If you are looking for a place where you can buy hot donuts then Shipleys is the best. We love hot donuts and If you ask Shipleys they give you hot, out of the fryer donuts. We got a dozen and boy these donuts are so soft, melt in your mouth. Now these are best eaten the same day, usually to me they don't taste that great if you leave them for the next day. I definitely recommend this place.

I've enjoyed Shipley's donuts my entire life. So good, so fresh- and always greeted with amazing customer service. I've had such a great experience here consistently. This will always be our go to donut shop!

We love Shipley! The folks who work there are always so friendly and the kiddo loves the doughnuts. It's one of our favorite neighborhood spots!

My favorite donuts in Nashville!!!! They are so light and fluffy. $5 card minimum so bring cash if you only want 1-2.. otherwise be prepared to buy a half dozen! You won't regret it though :)

Excellent donuts. Fresh and perfect frosting. Not way over sweet just perfect! The Cinnamon Bund are deLish! I could eat those every day. Good thing I live in another state. Lol The sprinkle Donuts are my fav like the Cinnamon Buns. Light flakey goodness. Great anytime of the day! Very friendly staff. Highly recommended. You may bust a button so bring extra buttons, thread and a needle. YuMMy!

It don't make no sense why this place is only open 5-1pm !!! Only reason why I gave 4 stars. Traveling here from Cali and I was referred by more than 1 person. Better than Krispy Kreme and Randy's back home. My original glaze and chocolate bar were fluffy but did not have all that excess dough inside. Fried krispy on the outside and light and airy on the inside. Wish they were open later in the evening for a sweet treat. The hype is real y'all ! So delicious.

Another gem we found on our recent vacation! Shipley Donuts was one of my favorites as a kid in Baton Rouge. I was so excited to get to share one of my favorite childhood places with my family! The donuts were very it as great as the ones we had as a kid! Light, fluffy little donut holes, amazing chocolate covered donuts and all at a very reasonable price. There is nothing better than getting a dozen hot donut holes for LESS than $2!!! Nashville you are so lucky to have this little hole in the wall shop! If you have not enjoyed one of their tasty treats yet, shame on you! These are too good to pass up!

As good as Shipley's is, and they're very good. If the old white lady who works there isn't going to wear her mask, then I won't be a customer.

You would almost miss them if you are driving too fast. The donuts were so good and reminded me of donuts from when I was a child. They are big in size. The are so worth a cheat day.

Not only did I thoroughly enjoy my donuts (a solid hot glazed - lighter and more subtle than Krispy Kreme, my guilty favorite), I had an, unexpectedly, very good customer experience as well. If you're in the neighborhood, stop and treat yourself.

Don't believe the hype! I've heard Shipley Do-Nuts were the best. I have to say no they are not! Boring donuts to say the least. Chocolate glaze tastes different. Also, the workers here barely understand English. My husband had to repeat himself several times and point to the Do-Nuts he wanted. Dunkin Do-Nuts were wayyyy better. Just saying!

I've been wanting to try Shipley in Nashville for a while and we finally got to do so this past weekend. The service and selection are great and the donuts are the best I've had in Nashville so far (I find Krispy Kreme too sweet and Duncan donuts too dry/bland). Parking is free but extremely limited and the hours are short as well (something like 5am to 1pm) but otherwise this is one of the best places in Nashville to get your donut fix. They were out of chocolate glazed when we went, but they gave us a free bow tie to try instead. We tried the regular glazed, lemon filled bizmarks, and chocolate cake donuts and they were all delicious.

They make the best donuts in the area. They run out of area favorites pretty quickly, because they are really good. The service is always friendly and if you have to wait in line a little while, you don't mind, they handle it pretty quickly.

Wonderful donuts! Obviously. Staff were very kind and attentive. Got a dozen donuts and they gave us 15 no extra cost! Will return!

I "won the weekend" when I woke up early and brought Shipley's back to our Air BnB. The half dozen (they gave us 7) glazed donuts were fresh, flavorful and gone in a flash. The long john and chocolate sprinkle donut were also delicious. We also tried the ham and the sausage croissants, and they were large, fairly priced, and delicious. Service was fast on a Sunday morning. We'll definitely return!