r/mesaaz • u/great-tailed-grackl3 • 1d ago

Best place for donuts?

Looking for a good place to grab donuts occasionally for coworkers/friends etc. that’s not super expensive.

Doesn’t necessarily have to be donuts, breakfast pastries in general are good! Just want to be able to surprise people every once in a while.

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u/kyrosnick 1d ago

Dutch donut factory.

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u/D1N0NuGg3T2 1d ago

their kolaches are so good if im ever up early enough. I also always get the cream cheese muffins

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u/blue-collar-nobody 1d ago

Love this place. Can't wait to see the remodel once its done. Doubled the sq ft.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/DkURV3VsSWESJWpg7?g_st=ac

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u/foresterkyle 1d ago

Literally ran here to say this, so glad it's been mentioned. They also have teas and smoothies and sandwiches. Hope they get lots of business! Been going for years and just saw that they had expanded the other day when I went to pick some donuts up :) I love their maple bars!

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u/Madreese 1d ago

What space are they taking? Do you know? Is another of the places in the strip mall going away?

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u/blue-collar-nobody 1d ago

They took over the space on the Northside of the current location. They just opened up the wall and started tiling. Going to be great

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u/Madreese 1d ago

Thx. The pizza place must be gone.

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u/Madreese 1d ago

Dutch Donut Factory on Power Rd and Brown Rd. I just read in Phoenix New Times they were one of the best donut places in Arizona. Don't know their prices.

But if you want inexpensive pastries, if you have a membership to Sam's or Costco, you could probably find a good selection at one of those places.

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u/AZ_beans 1d ago

The only thing I don't like about this place is that they literally wait till 5:00 am on the dot to open even if they see people outside waiting.....not good customer service...I ended up going to Bosa

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u/Objective_hmmm 1d ago

Kinda sounds like a lose/lose situation.

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u/dump_in_a_mug 1d ago

The Mesa H Mart has a vender that pastries, including donuts. I don't know if they're still there.

The donuts are shockingly good; they had a lemon creme-filled donut and a mocha creme-filled donut that is incredible.

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u/great-tailed-grackl3 1d ago

Yes, Paris Baguette! They’re incredible. Try their custard bun it’s so delicious! Unfortunately I don’t think they open early enough for before work, but they’re a good go to for me on the weekend!

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u/mistress_09 1d ago

I second Paris Baguette but the HMart location opens a little later at 9am. Their standalone store (3450 W. Chandler Blvd) near the Chandler Fashion Center opens at 6am and have a wider selection. Unfortunately, it is one the higher end for cost if you're purchasing for coworkers.

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u/tacotacoburrito04 1d ago

Donut Worry at Baseline and Ellsworth. On fridays and saturdays they also do malasadas

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u/Arizona_Pete 1d ago

Seconded (thirded) on this one - Great shop with amazing donuts

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u/skitch23 1d ago

Malasadas you say? Sounds like I need to take a road trip that direction one weekend.

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u/Wirelesscellphone 1d ago

Super under rated donuts. Hands down the best in town.

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u/danisnotstan 1d ago

Recently discovered King Donuts at Higley and Southern. Similar style to Bosa and Rainbow and that style donut but they seemed a step above. Less greasy. I’m trying to eat better but let’s just say that they’re not helping the situation! lol

Edit - forgot to mention that the Dutch Donut Factory on Power and Brown is very good as well.

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u/lakerdude8815 1d ago

King is my new go to over Bosa

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u/poutypunk 1d ago

King donuts is really good! Really decent prices, and last time I went late near closing and was given extras for free (not that I need it lol)

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u/Ok-Seaworthiness-542 1d ago

Came here to suggest King Donuts. Stopped again this morning. Good donuts. I also like the ham and cheese croissants.

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u/ThirdBrakeLight 1d ago

Food city has a pretty big parking lot, not too many curbs or lightpoles. obviously go at night so there less traffic

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u/Alert_Reindeer_6574 1d ago

Took me a second…

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u/Rb25driftbox 1d ago

Used to be Mesa donuts on Recker until we got ououoooo yay a mountain America instead.

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u/az1986 1d ago

Randys donuts on Val Vista is good. But honestly, go to Bashas in the AM and they are legit

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u/Dusted7 1d ago

Everyone is going to say Bosa Donuts and they're fine.

I prefer Hurts Donuts.

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u/azredditor9 1d ago

I didn’t like hurts. They are too sweet (and I love sweet!) and a bit stale :/

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u/MyNameIsNot_Molly 1d ago

Hurts Donuts are a national chain and only do cake donuts

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u/cumbelchingsailor 1d ago

They definitely have both kinds of donuts

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u/Dusted7 1d ago

Can confirm they do both.

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u/Madreese 1d ago

The pictures on their website show raised donuts, not cake donuts. I've never been so cannot confirm.

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u/cidvard 1d ago

Bosa Donuts is not my first choice for any kind of recommendation thread but you know, what? When it's Saturday morning and I want some trash food, it always hits a specific spot.

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u/HappySam89 1d ago

They are too over the top for me and had a horrible customer service experience.

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u/southwestheat 1d ago

Dutch Donut Factory in East Mesa.

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u/FicklePickle248 1d ago

Outcast Donut in Downtown Mesa!!!

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u/azip13 1d ago

Outcast is great but not cheap

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u/HideNZeke 1d ago

Yeah honestly their one donut is not that much better than the average donut. You might as well get multiple Krispy Kremes or Bosa'a over 1 of Outcast's style over substance ones

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u/great-tailed-grackl3 1d ago

Outcast is great! But not really a cheap grab and go place. I love the texture of theirs!

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u/Wirelesscellphone 1d ago

Donut Worry! Wayyy better than Bosa. To me, Bosa always has that slightly stiff bread. Donut Worry are always warm and fluffy

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u/azredditor9 1d ago

I wonder if Bosa quality is location dependent. The one by me always has super fresh, soft donuts. Definitely not stale at all.

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u/Wirelesscellphone 1d ago

I’m not sure, I’m one of the many recently new residents and tried Bosa off of a recommendation. They weren’t bad. Just the bread felt slightly stiff? Stopped by Donut worry one time cause it was easier than making a turn to where I was going. And I’ve been going back since. Their breakfast sandwiches are fuckin it!

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u/greybajal 13h ago

It definitely is an they are franchised or whatever so they could be ran by different individual owners/family.

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u/Objective_hmmm 1d ago

Bosa donuts are just not good.

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u/MumSaysImHandsome 1d ago

RIP Mesa Donuts. They were the best.

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u/wandaweed 1d ago

Hurts in Tempe for fun and delish home made donuts!! Or outcast donuts in Mesa is amazing but super pricey. They make croissant donuts that are to die for.

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u/Umbreonnnnn 1d ago

PSA, there's an app called "Too Good to Go" which aims to cut down on food waste. Tons of donut places are on there and you can get a pretty good surprise bag for cheap. Dutch Donut Factory was mentioned a couple times, and they have a surprise bag of a dozen donuts on there for $6.99. The only caveats are you have to pay attention to the pickup times (Dutch Donut has a pickup for today at around 6pm) and you don't get to choose the products, but otherwise you just walk in, show them your proof of payment, and get your surprise bag.

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u/e_line_65 1d ago

Bosa on Stapely and Main st.

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u/Silent_Ad_9437 1d ago

Absolutely devastating that Sojo’s donuts closed 🥹 a bit far from Mesa but the loval donut or chin up donuts is good.

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u/New-District-9158 1d ago

Bosa donuts, or Krispy Kreme donuts....unfortunately I can eat either anymore 😩 well I could, but my doctor would kill me, if the donuts dont kill me 1st

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u/ringadingsweetthing 23h ago

Randy's Donuts in Gilbert

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u/skitch23 1d ago

Not the best donut but Frys usually has a dozen glazed for $5 on Fridays.

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u/HappySam89 1d ago edited 1d ago

Bosa is my favorite. I love their menu so much. I’ve had their boba smoothies to Vietnamese coffee. Their donuts never disappoint.

Tours Les Jours is pretty tasty and unique as well. It is a French Asian bakery inside Asiana market on Dobson and southern.

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u/Objective_hmmm 1d ago

I’ve been disappointed by Bosa donuts since the 80s. If that’s all you’ve known, maybe they’re “okay”but maybe try some other places. You will never go back.