Hole Doughnuts

Most importantly- order ahead!! These are some of the most delectable doughnuts available anywhere. Preparation is top notch. Hole is a quality and service focused restaurant. Their doughnuts are well-made with good ingredients. As far as atmosphere - Their old food truck is outside., that is cool. Inside seating is basic and busy - it is fine but their popularity makes it a place I wouldn’t hang out in. If weather is nice - the outside is pleasant.

What a delicious and memorable experience. From the heavenly smells when we turned on to Haywood Rd, the long line outside, no parking, and the actual no frills yet rustic aesthetic we knew it was going to be good. Although there was a line the staff are super fast and it was a super quick wait. Everyone on the crew seemed to be sincerely enjoying their work and the vibe was wonderful. The lady who rug up the order was super sincere and a hype woman for sure. They had 4 options for flavors… we got them all. Each one was a taste bud journey like Anton Ego flash back searching for something in the memory to compare the amazing flavor to but at least my memory kept coming up blank. I have never had a doughnut as good as the ones at Hole. The simplicity of the way they have branded, created the physical space, and the straight forward approach to each order being made fresh right in front of you is amazing. Do they look perfect no. But I personally feel that’s what makes each unique donut perfect. They weren’t put through a mold to be a certain size or have a perfect consistency of glaze. They were made for taste and appearance became secondary. Which makes them Snowflakes of donuts. Each uniquely beautiful but the consistent was the slightly crunchy exterior with a soft and warm interior that wasn’t doughy, starchy, or think breading but a genius middle ground. Thank you so much to the Hole Doughnuts staff and the founders for creating such a memorable time for the tastes buds but also the senses.

Hole Doughnuts is a must visit for anyone who enjoys sweets and comes within 50 miles AVL. They typically have 4 options, of which cinnamon sugar and vanilla glazed are the regulars, and all of them are absolute bangers. My wife and I don't typically gorge ourselves on any food, but we will kill a dozen of these in a heartbeat. The parking lot is small and the line can get long, but it moves at a good pace and there is parking in the area plus a sidewalk to get there easily enough and it is well worth the walk! While you are waiting, the staff and music help to give the place a fun vibe while you wait for your pieces of heaven to be finished. Seriously - this place is amazing.

The hype for this place is warranted. I read that it was rated #2 in the country for the best donuts, but I honestly don't know how it's not #1. The donuts: Freshly made right in front of you. They have 4 flavor options (1 of which changes every week), and they do them exceptionally well. Absolutely delicious, just melts in your mouth. The staff: Wonderful, wonderful people. You can watch the full process of them making the donuts, which was fun. From the flour and dough to the frying and the toppings. The lady at the register was so kind and warm. She talked to the customers waiting inside, and was so friendly. Truly a homey and community atmosphere. The restrooms: A single unisex bathroom, but clean and well stocked. The parking: They have a small parking lot, so we parked on a side street in front of residential homes. Everyone else did the same. The lines: Expect a bit of a wait. This is a popular place, for good reason. We got here on a Sunday morning, and waited maybe 15 or 20 minutes for our donuts. It was absolutely worth the wait.

The freshest donuts!!! Seeing them being prepared right in front of you and the you immediately get them while it’s still warm 🤤. Every flavor was delicious but surprisingly my favorite was the toasted sesame almond. Even my kids enjoyed all of them. We got there when they opened at 8a and within less than a minute, there was a line. Great first stop in Asheville.

“It is messed up how good those donuts are” - my husband Parking can be tricky because of the small lot and sometimes there’s a line, but all this is worth it for the most lovely, hot and perfectly crispy fried-to-order donuts you’ll ever put in your mouth. We ordered one of each the first day we went, intending to save two for later but after the first bite there was no chance of that. Laurie, cashier both times, made our experience even more memorable with her sweet welcome and enthusiastic hospitality.

You truly can't get fresher donuts than these! Made right in front of you and comes out hot and fresh and so delicious. There was a decent line when we came but it moved quickly. You can also order ahead to avoid standing in line. We got the vanilla glazed and cinnamon sugar donuts. Both were so delicious and probably the freshest donut I've had. It was so fun to be able to watch the employees making them too.

Recommended in a tour magazine, it lived up to the article. Donuts were made fresh to order while you watched. They were fresh, hot and delicious. I wasn't sure what I thought of curry & sugar and it turned out to be my favorite. The staff was friendly and new all the locals. Highly recommended.