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Lil Donut Factory
4543 Scioto Darby Rd, Columbus, OH 43228, United States
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Ja
Review №1

This is the best donut shop around! The donuts are delicious, the coffee is great, and the customer service is phenomenal. I have always had outstandingly positive experiences here, and we are frequent visitors. Highly recommend!

Ch
Review №2

I would give 10 stars if I could! Everything here was excellent, great coffee, donuts, and service. The pumpkin donut was just what I needed this morning, as was the apple fritter. My daughter also loved her strawberry donut. We go out every few weeks to try a new donut place and we will be back to Lil Donut Factory for sure! Its absolutely a winner!

Da
Review №3

Lil Donut Factory has amazing donuts. They have been my favorite in the area and I love supporting local. They have a great selection though be aware they are in the style of open until they run out. Be sure to check them out.

Ch
Review №4

The absolute best donuts in town. A prized small business in central Ohio run by one of the nicest, most genuine guys youll meet. Never a disappointing experience.

El
Review №5

Its my first time hereWow Donuts are so good , not to sweet , in my opinion the right test i love when i test it at home that i have fill so satisfied that i want it to write this reviewThe stuff was very , very kind and friendlyGod bless this shop they are great

ni
Review №6

Always great selection. Love having a local shop with unique donuts. Coffee is great too.

Ju
Review №7

These guys rock! Always fresh and tasty donuts, including vegan options! No previous days leftovers. Friendly, accommodating staff. Just remember to get there early, or order ahead, because once theyre gone, theyre gone. 😉

Da
Review №8

Love this place so much. Their donuts and coffee are amazing and they have the best employees. We wont get donuts from anywhere else in Hilliard!

E'
Review №9

Was pleasantly surprised by this donut shop. Affordable prices but most importantly great donuts. If you are in the Hillard area you will not be disappointed with their glaze donut or pumpkin glazed donut.Update: Sour cream cake donut is really good.

Ti
Review №10

Chocolate Custard Crushed Oreo!!! Say what!? The reviews arent even close to how amazing these donuts are! But dont let me focus on just that single donut because its unfair to the rest of the donuts. The selection was great, so great I couldnt wait to eat them and neither could my kids, hence the half eaten box. 😉The prices are nice and the staff are even nicer! Its a great little shop tucked away and if you dont know its there, youll go right by it like I have for the last year. If you like supporting local businesses, spend your money here. I promise you wont regret it. I will definitely be coming back and spending mine. Gotta come quick though, they close sometimes before noon, if they run out. (Which is a great thing)

Lo
Review №11

From entering the door till the tube you leave. The customer service is will with it . A true business with old fashion service. Something most places have forgotten 💜

Ka
Review №12

My go to happy place ! Fresh Donuts made the way we love them . Coffee is out of this world !!Ive been all over America and there coffee tops the charts ! 😎

St
Review №13

Friendly staff and great coffee. My daughter loves the blueberry and red velvet donuts the best. Im a glazed kinda girl.

To
Review №14

Ive been coming here every week for months so its probably time I post a review. Its so good that I come back every week, even though there are other options closer to my house.The cake donuts are some of the best Ive ever had, and I love the buckeye as well. Give them a try!

Ro
Review №15

Cute place. Great Vegan donuts. Looks like gourmet coffee. Will need to try next time. Super friendly staff.

Ru
Review №16

Been in there once, the donuts are good, but the place was filthy. IMO not worth the risk during covid.

he
Review №17

Great donuts and coffee!! Fresh daily. Great variety. Retro and cozy little spot with awesome and freindly service!!! Love it

Ti
Review №18

I am not an early riser but Ive been known to set a 6am alarm for these doughnuts! We highly recommend making a stop here. But seriously, dont wait, be there early, their known to sell out!Thank you for another amazing breakfast!

Sc
Review №19

My go-to donut place on the west side of town. Staff has always been extremely friendly, prices are very fair for their quality, selection is always solid with many donuts to choose from. Dont forget to grab a coffee too!

Ti
Review №20

One of the best little donut shops in town. Weve been going here for years now. Its a small town feel in a big city. The owners are very nice also.

Ke
Review №21

This place has a huge variety of donuts with new and rotating flavors quite often. The cake donuts have an amazing texture with a nice outer crunch; the raised donuts are nice and fluffy. Their cream fillings/toppings are what impress me the most. You can never go wrong trying one of their signature bloops or buckeye donut. I recommend getting there early to have the best selection available. Lil Donut Factory has great service and is all around great place!

Em
Review №22

Love these donuts! I stop in once a week to get donuts and coffee before work and the people who work here honestly make my morning every time... also, heads up, go early on the weekends to make sure you get there before they sell out!

jo
Review №23

Great doughnuts great coffee awesome people its worth the stop

Jo
Review №24

Donuts are fantastic and coffee is delicious great place to go on Sunday morning but get there early

La
Review №25

As always the donuts and coffee are superb. Coffee is some of the best Ive ever had and the red velvet donuts are amazing.

Ni
Review №26

Best donuts and coffee in Columbus, hands down. Just be sure to get there early on the weekends before they run out.

TC
Review №27

Swanky decor, tasty donuts, awesome coffee. If youre not impressed by the sheer variety of donuts, then the fresh taste will win you over.No donuts? No problem! The owners run a coffee shop in the store where they roast all of their own coffee and can whip up any specialty drink you can want.Still not satisfied? Drink in the nostalgic posters and memorabilia (all donut related of course) and even play a concert if youre so inclined.The apple fritter is probably the best traditional fritter in Columbus. It was fresh, apple-y, cakey, and just the right amount of sweet.

El
Review №28

Lovely little shop! The employees had wonderful dispositions and smiles at a very early hour. Im impressed with the coffee, donut, and the service.

P
Review №29

Best donuts and freshly roasted coffee!

Wi
Review №30

The best place for Donuts, the people are ver nice! I love this place it is so far that best of the best

Ka
Review №31

Yummy, fresh donuts plus the staff is super cool and always a delight. Great place!

Lo
Review №32

Really good donuts fresh made and they go fast

Jo
Review №33

Delicious donuts and coffee served with a smile, even when its so early it feels like its still yesterday!

Te
Review №34

Love this spot! Best donuts in town, great vibe, and really, really good coffee. And an extra plus for the vegan donuts they always have too!

Me
Review №35

A lovely gem in Hilliard with a quaint vibe and super awesome staff, not to mention the best donuts around!

An
Review №36

Service was nice and fast, the donuts were okay, but not the best

Ja
Review №37

I accidentally found this gem of a donut shop. It has the best donuts Ive ever had in my entire life. You can also get Coffee Mess coffee beans here. If youre half asleep like I am most days, get you a fresh brewed cup of smoldering hot love liquid to go, Karen! Sometimes you can find like real American made donuts with maple icing and bacon on top. My friends, if you are needing a really good donut dozen to impress the boys and girls at the office, stop in before noon for the best selection! These guys are the best!!

Je
Review №38

Best donuts in Columbus. If you want some get them early because they sell out by noon.

Ph
Review №39

Best coffee and donuts I’ve ever had.

Ta
Review №40

Best doughnuts ever!

Am
Review №41

The best doughnuts by the nicest people! There is a reason why this place frequently sells out of doughnuts so get them while you can. They have added evening hours and selections to help offset when they do sell out and I have taken advantage of this grabbing up some doughnuts for the next day. You can also call in an order, which I’ve also done, to make sure I get the doughnuts I want for special occasions. And finally, there is also a nice coffee counter here as well: The Coffee Mess, which I have sampled their drip coffee and can say it was very good. It’s an all-around friendly place with great doughnuts and coffee and my favorites are their apple fritters and sour cream cake doughnuts!

Th
Review №42

Easily the best Donuts in the Columbus Metro, quite possibly the best in Ohio

Sc
Review №43

They absolutely have some of the best donuts Ive ever had in my life. The owner and the staff are outstanding, super personable and very willing to help out. If I could give ten Stars I would.

Ma
Review №44

Excellent service and great donuts and coffee! The staff were very nice and polite. Definitely recommending this place to all donut lovers!

Pa
Review №45

Friendly staff my kids really love this place.

Tr
Review №46

Love these donuts and this local place. They give it a nice local feel. The only downside is if try to eat inside and it is busy. Not many people stay inside but parents with kids like to have their kids eat donuts here instead of in the car. I wish there was a little more room. But I understand what this shop is all about as well. I love the business model of if we sell out then we are done for the day. It means the owner values more things than just money. No day old donuts here.

Am
Review №47

Best coffee and doughnuts in town hands down! My family goes there at least 4 days a week. Not only do they have the best product but an exceptional staff as well!

Se
Review №48

Donut man is my boi. He be givin put each donut with that tender cranky smile of craftsman appreciation. I love the donuts I love the service and Ill definitely come back again and again and again and again. His donuts are so good you cant stop eating them and the next day youll always want more of those delicious donuts grumpy morning growls

Al
Review №49

Excellent donuts and excellent service. Definitely going to be my go to donut place.

Er
Review №50

Their cake donuts are so perfect. Rich, moist, tasty. Get a coffee there too.

Sa
Review №51

If you have never been here, you are missing out. The best donut shop in all of Columbus and surrounding areas. We just recently moved away and no longer get to enjoy these delicious donuts first thing on Saturdays. I woke up this morning craving their perfect donuts and warm inviting atmosphere. Better than all the novelty donuts and chain shops I have been to, including Voodoo donuts (Portland and Denver), Duck Donuts, and others. Give them a try, you’ll thank me later.

Ry
Review №52

Great local business with awesome doughnuts and coffee!

La
Review №53

It was so tasty. The staff was very friendly and attentive. This place has an awesome feel to it.

Jo
Review №54

One of our families favorites. They have a HUGE variety of donuts included many hard to find (bacon, red velvet, etc.). Great staff, unique atmosphere. Always a quick moving line.

Ja
Review №55

Really good donuts. You will not be disappointed. They dont have the selection that some of the other places do, but less is more here because every donut they have was fresh and delicious. There is a reason this is the highest rated donut place in Columbus right now.

yv
Review №56

Food was so appetizing. Food is like a restaurant in Louisville I liked.

Su
Review №57

OMG!!!! 😳 I have been on the hunt for a good donut since moving to Columbus, Ohio. I tried several donut places in Hilliard and Columbus without success. The donuts here are DELICIOUS!!!!!!!! I finally found my new donut home!!!! 🤗

Ed
Review №58

I’ve been here a few times now. I can’t say anything I don’t like about this place. The staff is extremely polite and courteous. The prices are really good. They have above average donuts for the price (half dozen is only $5.50) and the place is clean and enjoyable. I end up going there roughly once a month to have a cheat meal and this may be the pinnacle of a donut place in Columbus in my eyes.

Li
Review №59

Amazing local place. The coffee is THE BEST IVE HAD in Columbus! Yummy fresh warm donuts. Save up your calories and DEFINITELY check this place out.

Cr
Review №60

Delicious doughnuts!

Sa
Review №61

Get going early to catch the best little donuts in town. Just simply,AMAZINGA hidden gem in Hilliard!!

To
Review №62

Very ordinary. Good but nothing more than that.

He
Review №63

Awesome.

Ja
Review №64

Very good donut shop. They always have a different coffee when you come in. One of my favorite coffee shops with great donuts! I had a sour cream donut and a long John which were both awesome.

An
Review №65

Best donuts on the west side of Columbus. Hand-made in store daily, great coffee shop partner in the same space. Locally owned and the owner works there so daily. Great variety, good prices, and great conversation, even if it only a snippet while you are in line.

Ni
Review №66

Friendly staff greeted us right at the door. Super welcoming, delicious coffee and good price on donuts. Definitely a worthwhile stop with tons of information about the Hilliard area! 😁

Be
Review №67

Best little donut shop around!!! Coffee Mess has the bestest Breve Mocha around!!!

Sh
Review №68

This place has saved my life 2 timesOn top of being the best donut place literally in town they are the only public restroom in the area and amazing customer service

jo
Review №69

Very nice park!

Wi
Review №70

Not from around Hilliard. Was in the neighborhood getting gas and saw this shop, so we decided to stop in and see what they had to offer. Loved all the music posters, the Simpsons memorabilia, the Superman photos, etc. The donut holes were fantastic! Freshest donuts Ive ever experienced. Will definitely have to make a habit of stopping out there now and again!

Aj
Review №71

There is a reason this shop has 5 stars! Its a cool little spot, delicious donuts with good variety. The owner is always kind. My little girls and i stop in once or twice a month to bring donuts to their grandma (three generations of love for this place), and even when theyre taking their sweet time deciding he is patient. Also, the coffee its phenomenal. Im glad he got large cups!

Mi
Review №72

The staff was friendly and the donuts were delicious! I ordered a variety pack online and they were ready for pick up when I arrived.

Mi
Review №73

10 years of the best coffee & donuts in Columbus! One of those local gems that we were so happy to find 7 years ago when we moved to this side of town. If you are eating that Tim Hortons slop or grocery store donuts and have never been to a real donut shop, then you owe it to yourself to get on down to the Donut Factory this morning!P.S. they sell out every day, if you sleep in then make sure to call ahead and ask them to save a box ☺️

Na
Review №74

They go nuts for Doughnuts.

Wi
Review №75

Simply the best of the best in Columbus!! No other donuts compare to Lil Donut Factory.

Aa
Review №76

Great service, awesome donuts, and tried some coffee for the first time which was also tasty.

Ki
Review №77

We literally live less than a mile from this shop and cannot get enough of their tasty, fresh donuts. Weekday, or weekend, make sure to get there no later than 9am, because their selections sell out FAST!! If you think of it, call in your order a day ahead and they will have your order ready for your arrival, The staff is great and always friendly, even when youre struggling through a slloooow selection of what you want, because your having a mind melt to just not order 1 ea of everything!! But, been getting our donuts from these guys since they opened, which if I remember correctly, they opened in 2008 at this location. We also really appreciate their on-going support to the Hilliard community.

Ti
Review №78

Nice donut place. Tons of girl scout cookie dont choices. Delicious donuts made fresh daily, but once they are gone they close for the day. Coffee is delicious too, says my husband.

La
Review №79

I’m not the biggest donut fan but I heard good things so decided to give it a try. Hands down the best donut I’ve ever tasted. My whole family was impressed. Staff was super friendly too.

Ed
Review №80

Delicious coffee, great conversation. Its so hard to find good coffee when traveling, and such a pleasure to find a great coffee Oasis. Donuts are good too! Highly recommend!

Ju
Review №81

This Donut shop is small in size but large in customer service. My last visit the line was wrapped around the store. The employee fulfilling customer orders never stopped moving and filled all orders in a timely fashion. At this frantic pace he still managed to treat each customer as if the were the only ones in the store. On top of the great customer service the donuts are delicious. I highly recommend the maple bacon Donut.

St
Review №82

Great little place for fresh in-house roasted coffee and one of the best donut shop in town, worth the visit!

Ja
Review №83

I am donut person, I have been to many places, until I discovered the Little Donut Factory around two years ago.. I am amazed by that because of amazing staff there. Delicious donut, reasonable price, and amazing staff deserves a 5-star!

Ja
Review №84

Outstanding donuts. Best youll find in Hilliard for sure, probably better than most in Columbus. Owner is a just chill guy on top of that. Support your local businesses! I really appreciate how he prices them which may sound odd. Half-dozen is $5. No tax calculations. Just hand the man 5 bucks and youre good. Thats a smart business move by the owner which really I appreciate.

ry
Review №85

I have been a regular customer here for a handful of years now, getting a dozen every week or two for work. Always a great selection and friendly owner. Unfortunately will not be back due to todays experience of being completely ignored while they helped a customer that came in after I had been waiting in line already. At least the person running the coffee portion of the shop acknowledged me and asked if I wanted anything. Best part of the experience was while getting into my car after promptly leaving once the above situation happened I was given a look and a shoulder shrug. Not what I would have ever expected after being such a long time customer.

Jh
Review №86

They have a delicious selection of donuts, and the coffee is good. They are quick and conveniently located!

As
Review №87

Excellent coffee and donuts. What more could you want?

Ed
Review №88

Really good donuts at a great small business. I havent found a better donut shop in Columbus yet. The Boston Cream tasted like none Ive ever tasted.

Ch
Review №89

Simply the best donut shop in town. Great selection, friendly staff and good coffee. Come early as they sell out fast.

An
Review №90

I stop here probably once a week to treat the office. Everyone here is amazing. Im not articulate enough to give the multitude of kind sentimate they should hear. Very deserving of my patronage.

Ki
Review №91

You might miss it, if you werent really looking for it. Little donut shop that has amazing donuts, went because it was close to home and definitely going to frequent there.

Ca
Review №92

I love this place. They always have a good donut selection, but make sure to go early. Apple fritters are amazing.

Ai
Review №93

Love this place. The owner is such a nice man and the donuts are fantastic. They sell out pretty quickly, but that just shows you how awesome they are. Highly recommend.

Ka
Review №94

Ive been hearing about the Lil Donut Factory on Scioto Darby Road in Hilliard for quite some time and decided to bring in a few dozen of their donuts for a work celebration. WOW - the best donuts ever! One of my co-workers even described them as life changing!

An
Review №95

Favorite donut shop in Columbus. I hate when people try to get fancy and the base donut sucks. Not here, everything from the traditional glaze is done right

St
Review №96

Great donuts. Need to separate peanut donuts on the racks for people with allergies. They were touching or to close to other donuts.

Da
Review №97

Fast, friendly service from a locally owned and operated donut shop. Not to mention their amazing donuts are always tasty. My favorite are the Apple fritters. The geeky decor and Bernie signs are a plus. 😀

Da
Review №98

Best doughnut place Im town I visit daily and I have never been let down and there coffee is just as good plus made however u like it and some will definitely repeat visit this place they need to expand

Ca
Review №99

Today is Fathers day and the Little Donut Factory is open until 1pm. We went in at 9:30am excited to have dad try the donuts! They had maybe 15 donuts and only 3 different types. The woman said sorry thats all for today guys....I am confused as to why they would be open until 1 with only that amount of donuts. We drove 30 minutes for nothing! It did let us find another donut shop that had a variety and isnt a chain, so at least that happened! I will review their donuts once we try them!!

Ro
Review №100

Friendly staff that is always upbeat while moving through orders quickly. Their doughnuts are amazing. Its like gourmet pastries at a mom & pop shop.

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4.8 Rating
  • Address:4543 Scioto Darby Rd, Columbus, OH 43228, United States
  • Site:https://www.facebook.com/Lil-Donut-Factory-320714890074/
  • Phone:+1 614-876-9869
Categories
  • Donut shop
  • Bakery
Working hours
  • Monday:5:30AM–12PM
  • Tuesday:5:30AM–12PM
  • Wednesday:5:30AM–12PM
  • Thursday:7AM–1PM
  • Friday:7AM–1PM
  • Saturday:6AM–12PM
  • Sunday:5:30AM–12PM
Service options
  • Delivery:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Dine-in:No
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits:Yes
Highlights
  • Great coffee:Yes
Popular for
  • Solo dining:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
Dining options
  • Dessert:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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