Shipley Do-Nuts

Old rancid oil we couldn't even take two bites of our donuts without gagging. The only saving grace was the kolache.

The donuts are to die for and always fresh ,the service is good and the people are nice ,there always busy but it's fast it's worth it

Oh, heyyyyy Shipley-- I've missed you so!

Their donuts are my absolute favorites. So fresh, so pillowy, so yummy! The selection is second to none and they taste great. It's been about 3 years since I've been in the area (or even near) a Shipley and I'm ecstatic to be reunited.

As you can see, I go nuts for Shipley Do-Nuts and what's even better, the calories don't count!

Ok I love me some donuts. And I love me some Shipleys. I mean I'm in Houston how can I not? Plus my very favorite donut ever is a Boston Cream but for some reason they are hard to find. Not at this Shipleys! They had these big luscious Boston Cream filled Long Johns that made my heart go pitter pat and my waistband automatically expand.

The place is busy and they're limiting customers to 6 inside at a time but they move so quickly and efficiently you don't have to wait long if there's 6 inside.

The people are friendly and super awesome and way efficient. Our server got our kolaches warmed and got our donuts and we were on our way so fast I was like are we done already?

We were! And I was on my way in my stretchy pants with my tummy best in the world donut!

Food is great, but for people that don't hav ten minutes to wait in a drive thru, there are much better places.

Sat for eight minutes behind a person that ordered two giant bags of specialty items, carefully ordering one thing at a time.

This place needs a penalty box for folks like this. Bring them in or take the order out to them. They have no consideration for those behind them. Server was indifferent when confronted.

Friendswood store, congratulations on your new store. Now why not make it more efficient?

I'm going to your competition. I can get in and out in two minutes or less.

i was so enthusiastic to make a quick stop for the very first time since i was very intrigued about the now open sign i been seen for a while . First impressions matter . the lady that helped me if you can even call that help ? had such a long face like she didn't feel like working at all and mad for some reason? . so rude i won't be stopping by anymore i hope to find someplace else with better ambiance

This place is a staple. They have Kolaches and they're ok but my go to is the original glazed. I just need one. A go to every time I'm in town.

This is the best Shipley around! Fresh out of the oven kolaches can't be beat! I've always had a good experience at the Friendswood location.

Easy quick review, this is hands down one of the best Shipley's in existence. Super customer service and some of the best Kolaches made. See most Shipley's Kolaches are slightly hard and usually have a huge air pocket around the meat. This is not how it is supposed to be. It should be soft and no air pocket around the meat. You won't regret getting Kolaches from this location.

Why 5 stars? Because these are the Earth's best donuts.

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I don't miss a ton about living in Houston... but this is one that occasionally causes some angst. Every time I bite into a pedestrian donut (which are just about all donuts not made at Shipley's) a tear comes to my eye. Sometimes it's just a well-up, sometimes they stream down my face.

My thought is: "why oh why did I leave you behind, my sweet, sweet love? Shipley's, you never did anything wrong, and I just HAD to move to Florida's beautiful Gulf Coast. Sure there's a lot of great things there, but nothing like your heavenly friend bread."

This is a depressing review, but an important plea to others not to make the same mistake.

But for some actual substance - I am a plain glazed or donut holes kinda guy. I don't know how the cream-filled chocolates or the strawberry glazed are, but trust me on this - they just take away from the pure, deliciousness of the standard donut. Less is more. Don't forget those three words: Less. Is. More.

Their kola cues are always hot and fresh! The staff is so sweet and keep the place very clean! Couldn't ask for more!