Spalding's Bakery

The donuts were amazing!! I have never tasted such delicious homemade donuts before. Most important thing is to take CASH with you and to go as early as you can due to them selling out pretty fast. I tried the glazed and chocolate donuts today..me and my family absolutely loved each and every bit of them.

As far as I'm concerned, these are the best damn donuts on this side of the continent. I've had donuts in at least 12 states. Quick service and moderately priced for today's economy. Get you some today!!

Honestly, they are the best donuts I've ever had. Their original glaze is the bomb! If you get them fresh while they are warm, I mean, come on, they're the best. 100% try them if you haven't already!

First time visiting Lexington, while walking from my AirBnB to Starbucks Saturday morning, noticed people streaming in & out of this place, so I suspected it was a local fixture that warranted attention. Proved to be an old-fashioned bakery with some old-timey charms. My family gave high marks to the 8-item sampler box I ordered. Order taker gave me a powdered instead of a 2nd blueberry I ordered. Enjoyable experience.

Hands down the best donuts we’ve ever had. We ordered 2 of everything and haven’t had a bad bite yet.

Seems like the quality of their donuts have gone down over the years… Sadly, first thing in the morning I would like to see service with a smile and it’s just not quite there

Heard Lexington was known for the Yeast Doughnuts and that Spaulding Bakery was a go to establishment to try one. All I got was a Glazed Yeast Donut. I liked it because it didn't have a chalky after taste that some donuts leave you with. It had a right amount of crunch but very soft on the inside. I do have to rate Spaulding Bakery better than McGee's. There was so many other pastries I wanted to try here but I had too many leftovers and not enough stomach space.

I can’t deny the fact that their donuts are great but when it comes to owning a business you have to show gratitude towards your paying customer. My husband and I drove early on a Saturday morning from out of town just to get donuts here. The rude and snarky attitude from who works inside just completely made us regret supporting this business. We own a business and customer service is 100% on top for us. It’s sad to see.

The donuts were amazing!! I have never tasted such delicious homemade donuts before. Most important thing is to take CASH with you and to go as early as you can due to them selling out pretty fast. I tried the glazed and chocolate donuts today..me and my family absolutely loved each and every bit of them.

As far as I'm concerned, these are the best damn donuts on this side of the continent. I've had donuts in at least 12 states. Quick service and moderately priced for today's economy. Get you some today!!

Honestly, they are the best donuts I've ever had. Their original glaze is the bomb! If you get them fresh while they are warm, I mean, come on, they're the best. 100% try them if you haven't already!

First time visiting Lexington, while walking from my AirBnB to Starbucks Saturday morning, noticed people streaming in & out of this place, so I suspected it was a local fixture that warranted attention. Proved to be an old-fashioned bakery with some old-timey charms. My family gave high marks to the 8-item sampler box I ordered. Order taker gave me a powdered instead of a 2nd blueberry I ordered. Enjoyable experience.

Hands down the best donuts we’ve ever had. We ordered 2 of everything and haven’t had a bad bite yet.

Seems like the quality of their donuts have gone down over the years… Sadly, first thing in the morning I would like to see service with a smile and it’s just not quite there

Heard Lexington was known for the Yeast Doughnuts and that Spaulding Bakery was a go to establishment to try one. All I got was a Glazed Yeast Donut. I liked it because it didn't have a chalky after taste that some donuts leave you with. It had a right amount of crunch but very soft on the inside. I do have to rate Spaulding Bakery better than McGee's. There was so many other pastries I wanted to try here but I had too many leftovers and not enough stomach space.

I can’t deny the fact that their donuts are great but when it comes to owning a business you have to show gratitude towards your paying customer. My husband and I drove early on a Saturday morning from out of town just to get donuts here. The rude and snarky attitude from who works inside just completely made us regret supporting this business. We own a business and customer service is 100% on top for us. It’s sad to see.

If you're looking for the best donuts in Lexington, look no further than Spalding's Bakery! These donuts are simply PERFECTION. Whether you're a fan of yeast or cake donuts, they have it all--but for me, the yeast donuts steal the show every time. Each donut is a masterpiece, from their classic glazed and chocolate to the cinnamon twists, long johns, and cinnamon rolls. They even offer an assortment of other goodies, including reasonably priced cakes! Every bite is nostalgic, transporting me back to childhood mornings when my dad would bring home a box of donuts. This local gem has been around for over 90 years, and it's easy to see why they've stood the test of time. The line out the door speaks for itself, and trust me--it's worth the wait. Their space is grab-and-go (no indoor seating), but that just adds to the charm. I'll happily wake up early whenever friends or family visit, just to grab a fresh assortment to share. To top it off, they've embraced modern times and now accept all kinds of payments. Spalding's Bakery isn't just a spot for donuts; it's a piece of Lexington's heart. Here's to 90 more years (and then some)!

Stopped by yesterday morning to pick up an order of mixed donuts for my clients. Quick service and they got my order correct for the mixed dozen. For myself, I got a chocolate milk and a cream cheese danish. The danish was one of the best I have ever had. When I walked into my clients office with the white box tied up in string, they immediately knew where their treats had come from. The donuts and pastries are always super fresh and delicious.

We stopped the other day while running errands and grabbed a dozen glazed donuts. We were excited based upon the reputation this place has. They handed the box out tied closed with string. When we opened it a bit later we were surprised to see donuts that were burnt, flat and greasy! We each tried one and they were awful! There was no flavor except for grease - they actually tasted more like a bad carnival funnel cake than a donut.... We threw everything away....yes, what we were eating and the entire dozen.... Disgusting! We won't be back and I'd warn you to open any string closed box they hand you before leaving! Good luck!

I've tried a few varieties of there donuts but the only variety I love is the glazed. They are soooo good. Best glazed donut I've had anywhere hands down. Spaulding's deserves the reputation they have in Lexington.

Got a glazed and a funk fetti donut. Glazed was pretty bland, funk fetti was better but still nothing special. Good service, good atmosphere, meh food

Wasn't impressed at all with the Donuts.Apple fritters was so dry and little to no apple.Recommend going over to Donut world and learning how to make apple fritters.

We loved the donuts here! Very fresh and reasonably priced! A hidden gem in the city!

How have I never reviewed Spaldings!? Some of the BEST doughnuts and baked goods in Lexington for sure. The bakery, on Winchester Rd, is a small establishment with no inside dining. On our last visit on a Saturday at 9am, there was no line and still plenty of doughnuts to order- but I have been when there is a line out the door and no doughnuts left to buy! Better to be an earlybird here. Spalding's used to be cash only- you can use your card now for a 3% charge. The prices here are very reasonable especially compared to other bakeries in town. A doughnut from Spaldings is a perfect treat!

The donuts hit the spot, reminded me of a donut shop back in Bardstown. The workers were really kind and the donuts were the star of the show.

Love them. Just wish they had kept the size of the original. Please make them bigger even if you have to charge a few more pennys.

We love Spalding's AMAZING donuts! The service is always fast and friendly, and the classic donut is MY FAVORITE. Get there early for yummy specials!

Great homemade donuts, love the glazed, prices are low and in expensive. Which more of tjese were around.

They make the best donuts on the planet! The best don they have are the plain glazed, they are crispy, soft and not to sweet!

I'm not over exaggerating when I say the chocolate donut is THE BEST DONUT I've EVER had in my life. They simply don't make donuts like this anymore. You HAVE to try these donuts if you're in Lexington. I promise you won't be disappointed!!

Service was very fast and the workers were nice. The donuts themselves were pretty good, hard to mess up a donut. Their apple fritter was different than what I'm typically use to. There wasn't a whole lot of apple-cinnamon filling in it at all. But the flavor was somewhat there. I wish they had more variety of donuts at this location.

Spaldings has the greatest donuts in Kentucky. Delicious and loved by everyone but n Lexington. Revered.

For basic pain Jane glazed doughnuts, Spaulding wins every time. Simple, affordable melt in your mouth deliciousness consistently. Fresh, made daily- you can't go wrong. They are even on DoorDash for delivery on those mornings you want doughnuts but don't want to drive across town! The best service, If you do decide to go, you will be in and out with a fresh dozen in under a minute for under $15! I have yet to try anything other than their glazed and chocolate doughnuts but they do have a case of other sweets to try!

This is my go to place for classic donuts. The chocolate glazed and cake donuts are my favorite. Apple fritters are great too. I've seen the line out the door but it moves so don't be scared. Also they are accepting credit cards now. There is a fee but the donuts are worth it!!

The earlier you get there the better. We arrived shortly after church on Sunday and they were out of most of their items. But what we got was still delicious. These donuts have more of a classic feel as opposed to the newer-age donuts. The cream filled with chocolate glaze was awesome and so was the cinnamon sugar donut. There wasn't a line and we were in-and-out with quick, but friendly service. Inside, it's clean, cute, and also made me feel like I stepped back in time. Spalding's is also a great value! I paid less than $4 for 3 donuts. (Tip: bring cash!) I'll definitely be back when I'm in the mood for a classic donut with quick, friendly service!

Delicious donuts. We went late on Sunday morning and the selection was low but what we had was worth it. Cherry turnover was just as good as the next day.

The donuts are great. It's sugary fried bread that these experts have been making for quite a while, how could it not be good? Their donuts remind me of funnel cakes to an extent and, while still delicious, aren't my favorite "type" of donut. You can't go wrong with them, but they may not scratch the itch for the specific light and fluffy donut crave you have. As of the last time I was there, they weren't taking cards, so bring cash!

by far the best donuts ever !!! the glazed donuts are my absolute favorite, they are flakey and less cake like, more crispy on the outside and soft layery on the inside. i love that they have a drive through and i enjoy getting donuts from here as often as i can! i would 100% recommend. Spadings has been in business for as long as I can remember and they do an excellent job at what they do :)

After trying almost every bakery in Lexington, Spalding's has been my favorite! Their donuts are sort of layered, a bit different than traditional yeast donuts, but they're perfectly sweet and soft. The glazed donuts are usually fresh out of the oven which are best to eat immediately! What I like even more than their traditional glazed is the chocolate glazed. The icing melts in your mouth and the dough is slightly crispy on the outside which I love. I also have had the glazed blueberry which is one of my favorite kinds of donuts. I've been told the crowds are bad in the morning, but at 9:30am on a Friday, I'm in and out very quickly. These donuts are very well priced and worth the visit if you haven't been! Pro tip: bring cash!!

I usually am a cake donut fanatic but these yeast donuts are unlike any other you'll come across! I hate when you bite into nothing but bread with glaze on top these however are not the case it's hard to express in words therefore I implore you to try them out for yourself. I haven't returned to Krispy Kreme and I have no plans on trying Dunkin. Do yourself a favor and get the chocolate glazed as those are the best sellers in my eyes and I also could recommend you with the cinnamon rolls or a filled as those are classics Fair warning they do only accept cash no cards.. but at the price everything sells for you'll be making out like a bandit with the quality.

Best donuts in town. Now I see why I used to see people wait in line before the place even opened for business.

Was excited to try Spaldings as I begin my "donut test tour" of Lexington's many beloved spots. Love the building - feels like tradition walking in. Easy parking and close to my neighborhood. Ordered the classics - glazed and chocolate glazed, and added a cinnamon twist for good measure. They were ok; not bad but not amazingly good. Also disappointing was the service. They were fast (I arrived at 9 so not much of a line). But the attitude from both women seemed less "thanks for coming" and more "why are you here". Watched them serve a few customers who were all perfectly polite and they just seemed annoyed that any of us had shown up to buy donuts. Will try again in the hope that I caught them on a bad day. An underwhelming experience at Spaldings; three stars are mainly for the lovely building.

Learned about this place from the "locals" after recently moving to town. I was told that you have to get here early because everything gets picked over fast. That was true! There is a die hard crowd that floods this place daily, and for food reason. Hand made fresh donuts daily. This is the real deal. Parking can be hard, but worth it. People don't waste time though. They move in and out fast to keep things flowing. Worth the stop.

Hands down best place to get donuts in Lexington. I feel like I remember them being a little larger a few years ago but still great! They are almost funnel-cake-esque, amazing! They accept card with a surcharge but prefer cash.

Good donuts, fair price, quick service but you will have to stand in line in the mornings.

Chocolate covered glazed are best anywhere! I have been here many times and I cannot believe the quality of the pastries here. There are many places to get donuts and pastries in this town and I have tried nearly all of them and nothing even comes close and I would highly advise those who want good food to stop in. They have got a very nice shop with a great selection and the earlier you get there the better chance or is that they will have what you exactly want. Dr. B

I've lived in numerous big cities, such as Austin, NYC, and Memphis, and these donuts are unmatched! I love that they're a little crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. All of their pastries are also baked fresh and loaded with flavour. Make sure to bring cash with you to this Lexington staple.

So, I decided to stop by this location to see what the hype was all about. Upon entering, I had missed the crowd. The employees were so attentive and kind. I bought a mixed box of donuts and a few cupcakes. They tasted okay, and I gifted the rest to my homeschooling cousins. They were more excited than I was, and was excited to have a sweet breakfast.

Best glazed dounuts in town! You have to get here early because they sell out every single day and when they do they close the doors. It's a cash only establishment as well so make sure to bring your bills with you! Come check them out for a unique experience.

So you have to bring cash and come EARLY or your choices will be limited. There is an atm in the gas station next to it if you need cash. But the donuts are AMAZING! I love the cinnamon sugar donut.

Innovation of a tradition to bring socially appropriately distanced doughnut comfort in These troubling times. Same great doughnuts, a variety of apple fritters, cupcakes and other goodies are available at the new drive-through on the corner of Winchester Road and Heaven. Get here and soothe and lift your soul a bit with the bakery treats and get some for your family and friends. Never even get out of the car. 11.00 a box of glazed.

Donuts are always the best! Closed Mon and Tues. I hope you can think about adding help, so that your decades of customers can continue to enjoy the best donuts in Kentucky.

Finally got to visit Spaulding's for their famed glaze donuts I've heard about since moving to Lexington. Went on a dreary Saturday morning around 10:30. There was a line inside but it moved quickly. I ordered 6 glazed donuts and a carrot cake cupcake. The donuts were perfectly warm! Overall taste was good, not too sweet. Donut was more on the funnel cake dough side than the donuts I'm used to. Glaze was super light but the sweetness came through. Cupcake was good, but not enough carrot in my opinion. Frosting was good, not too thick. Would definitely go back to try other goodies. Check em out!

Me and the BF took a road trip first chance we got once state restrictions lifted due to Covid pandemic!!!!!!! Had the pleasure of stopping by this little slice of heaven called Spalding's Bakery in Lexington KY on our way through the Nada Tunnel to the Smokey Mountains for a little R&R... we couldn't actually go in the old time donut shop and peruse their glass showcases of deliciousness!!! We had to order by looking at their daily choices online and/order online pull up in the parking lot and pick up. It was early and we didn't order ahead of time. Everything we wanted was available and they were $1 each. We got half dozen for $6.00. SCORE!!!!! They were sooooooooo good. Their *cinnamon rolls ** are different than what I'm accustomed to in Chicago. They had a caramel glaze and much more cinnamon flavor. Just heaven!! * raspberry jelly yeast donut. *cinnamon yeast *Yeast glaze plain Apple fritter glazed & o

If you're like me, and are a plain GLAZED donut lover, you have got to try Spalding's! It is far superior than North Lime and Magee's. Glazed yeast is my absolutely favorite, but glazed cake is also finger licking good!! They also offer an assortment of other donuts like blueberry, cream filled, and other baked goods like cream horns and cakes. **Note: CASH ONLY!!!** One time I was here without cash, the cashier wrote me a "I owe you $___" slip and sent me on my way with my bag of donuts. I was touched by their trust and kindness. You bet that I soon returned with the money and for more donuts!

If you're looking for delicious donuts from a local bakery, Spalding's is an excellent choice. There is a reason theyve been around forever so swing by and grab one (or a lot!!) just be sure to bring cash because they don't take anything else.

I kid you not, these are by far the greatest donuts I have EVER had! I wouldn't lie about something that serious and I know the rest of the people that line out the door on early Saturday mornings would agree with me as well! Goodness! This place is God's gift to man kind! If you want a taste you'll have to get there bright and early before they sell out and ohhh don't forget to bring some nice green cash!! They don't take cards! Enjoy!

There's no donut like a Spauldings donut. They make you forget about calories and fat! They are so delicious that you never want another donut in town! The cinnamon roll with homemade caramel is divine! And will last you a few days Most definitely a go to place in Lexington! Get there early because it's always fresh delicious!

Great local bakery. Spalding's Donuts are a Lexington institution People stand in line out the door until they are sold out!

If you're like me and not much of a sweet tooth, the hype for this place might be confusing at first. Is it really worth driving across town for? Is it worth waking up early for? Is it worth pulling some cash out of the ATM for? Is it worth navigating their anxiety inducing parking lot for? The answer to all of those things is 100% yes. These are hands down THE BEST donuts I've ever had. Super fresh and just magical. I'd be totally fine just eating a bag of their plain donuts, I don't even need the variety. And while they look a little awkward and possibly a bit too dark, they are PERFECT. Go out of your way for these donuts. Dig money out of your sofa cushion if you have to. Treat yo' self.

Good food, nice customer appreciation. The good folks at this Lexington staple understand their product and excel at consistency.

I'll be clear, I only had their wonderfully craggy and rough looking glazed donuts. Oh what a great donut. The surface has soft places and slightly crunchy places with just the right amount of glaze. The inside of the donut is fluffy and yeasty and soooo yummy.

Stopped to get a morning sweet before getting on the road. Glad we did! Got 2 Cinnamon sugar cream cheese donuts and loved them. A must do in Lexington.

Legendary for a reason. Get in line, order your donuts, eat them on the hood of your car. These are best eaten right away.

One of the girls got donuts for a meeting at work. I had heard of Spalding's but I had never been and still haven't managed to get there myself which is a good thing! I had the sour cream donut and a WOW was it good. It puts to shame any other donut I've had. Fortunately or unfortunately the time frame their open doesn't fit with my work schedule, fortunately because I won't be busting out of my pants, unfortunately because I'm now spoiled by them . At any rate I think if you've never had them you should at least try them once! PS there are very few times I'd stand in line for a donut but I'd make the exception for them!