Carol Lee Donuts

Carol Lee’s is the best donut shop in the NRV. They have mostly yeast raised donuts, but they have a smaller section of cake donuts too. I appreciate that it’s a no frills kind of donut shop. It’s just good, delicious donuts. There’s no seating; it’s a grab & go style. Drip coffee is available, and there’s a fridge with milk, juice, and soda. They’re open until they sell out; so definitely try to arrive earlier on the weekends.

Voted best donut in VA in 2024 on yelp. Initial impressions: crowd lined up early. Coffee: not good (that might be because I had to put a powdered creamer in it because I didn’t know they had liquid creamer in the drink fridge) although honestly I only halfway believe that. Chocolate iced donut: ok. Had more of a baked/cake donut taste to it (vice a fried/glazed taste). You can even tell it’s a different kind of donut in the picture. Not very sweet. Glazed donut: pretty good. Sweet.  Service: good. But: no napkins in the bag (that’s a negative). Solid 3.5/5 ⭐️. Certainly not the best I’ve ever had. Best in VA? I mean, we still have Krispy Kreme so….. Side note: you can park across the street and cross over.

Drove an hour & it was worth it! As other reviewers note getting there early is important bc they sell out of favorites. I’d been craving a good fresh donut without that waxy nastiness from chains. I’m so satisfied & we’ll definitely be back. Service is fast & friendly too.

The donuts are amazing!!! Great verity and they do have changing ones so you dont burn out. They are high price but worth it. The filled donuts are not under or overfilled you get donut and filling perfectly. The toped donuts are just as great especially the cookies and cream looking ones and the coconut (toasted or untoasted). Super friendly staff and the cooks are amazing.3 complaints I will say!! 1st it's way out at end of blacksburg so it's inconvenient to get all the time. 2nd it's small paring lot and lobby/ordering area. Otherwise it's a great place to get super amazing donuts from. 3rd complaint is there is no delivery of any kind from here.

I’m not much of a donut person but Carol Lees are the exception. These are hands-down the best donuts ever. They’re fresh, cheap, and come in lots of different flavors.