Makers Donuts

I’ve been going to Makers a lot more now that they quit selling out mid morning. Im glad they are able to keep up with demand now. The doughnuts are good. Ive had some really delicious ones and some that weren’t so good. They are more expensive than most places but its definitely a treat and worth trying.

I got the cider mil donut, it was good. But no one else has seemed to mention that they don’t make any donut except cake donuts! There are NO yeast donuts here, just the same cake battered donuts with different icing! I was disappointed in this, especially for as much as they are charging!

Finally got to try this place the other day and it’s so good! It’s a cute little shop with super friendly staff. All of the donuts are old-​fashioned (cake style) with classic and creative glazes, like chocolate, key lime, funnel cake, and maple. I ordered the chocolate ganache with sea salt and my friend ordered the maple bacon. The chocolate was rich and delicious but (in my opinion) almost too dark so that it overpowered the donut itself (which was so delicate and tasty — I’d be really into eating these plain!). The maple glaze balanced a bit better with the donut, and the bacon was thick, smokey, and really added something (it wasn’t just there for the sake of being bacon). The drip coffee that they had was really pretty good, too. I will be back for sure, and soon. I just wish they were open more days!

Designer Donuts. That is pretty much all you have to say. I have brought tons of friends and colleagues here for them to try the donuts, ok this might be a lie I don’t care if they eat a donut or not. I want to get the whole dozen and then pretend to share them by cutting them with a coffee stirrer that I found in the corner at Remedy. I might have a problem, but don’t judge me. The donuts change from day to day so it is hard to pick. The lemon is one of my favorites and I lost out on the Key Lime one, but you can bet your bippy next time I see those bad boys on instagram I ‘ll have a date with a donut. Do yourself a favor and find a friend for an experience… psst I am available if you need a bread buddy.

Great cake doughnuts. Alot of unique flavors to choose from and they used to sell out early but now i never have a problem. The peanut butter cup is my favorite.

As others have stated Makers is amazing! The donuts are inventive and delicious. these donuts are cake donuts, so a bit heavier than your average flour donuts. But don’t worry, you will still devour more than needed. Not only are the donuts seriously so good, but the space is awesome. My favorite so far has been the strawberry cheesecake, but I can’t wait to get my hands on the key lime donuts. Don’t worry, they routinely switch it up so you’ll never get bored with one flavor!

The customer service is incredibly slow. One woman writes down your order and takes your money. Another woman fills the order.
The problem is that the woman filling orders is slower than molasses. All she has to do is pick donuts off of trays and put them in a box or bag. But it takes her about 4 minutes to do a 15 second job. Most of her time is spent chatting with friends.

Definitely higher quality, much fresher, better ingredients and more interesting flavors than your average big donut chain. Of the chocolate, strawberry and lemon donuts we sampled the lemon really stood out. No skimping on donut size or amount of frosting. (Hint: Dunkin and your cousin Krispy)
Negatives; $ 2.00 a donut, lack of seating, few seats plus very uncomfortable seats, average coffee, no almond milk or soy milk to go with coffee…

Cool flavors — I give them that, but nothing else is special about their donuts. The dough is alright, but I prefer mine to be more chewy while theirs have slight consistency of the old-​fashioned, crumbly, kind. So you will love it if that is a kind of donut you like. A little pricey although I can understand it since they make them in small batches with so much attention. Other than that, I enjoyed my visit here. Was sad that they did not have green tea flavor but the chocolate ganache with sea salt was yummy!

Makers Donuts fills a huge hole near downtown that can only be filled by doughnuts. (Okay, I’ll stop with the terrible puns.)
Despite a pretty long line, it moves quickly almost always. They have a great selection of flavors, but I would note that the flavors are flavored toppings, and I’m not actually sure that the doughnuts vary much.
Not your traditional flavors, but you won’t regret getting the bourbon blueberry or the maple bacon!
Having coffee and Cruze Farms milk is fantastic too.
One weird thing is the ordering method. They write down what you ordered on a sticky note, then go fill a box. We usually only get three doughnuts, but still get a giant box, which isn’t that much of an issue, but just is pretty odd.

Absolutely love their donuts!!! I mean they are so good though I have to be on a gluten free diet they were every wheat-​filled bite!!! The chocolate ganache and sea salt donut is delicious. Enjoy it with a cappuccino from remedy next door. My wife also tried their lemon donut and it was perfectly tangy.
This is a must try and must go to place. We will be back to try all their donuts.
It is great to have a homemade, made from scratch donut shop in Knoxville.

Super friendly staff, clean facilities and easy parking.
Donuts, however, were very simple yet expensive (like 250% higher than the other nearby donut location), and all tasted the same.
The strawberry cheesecake was decent.
The blueberry bourbon tasted neither like blueberry nor bourbon.
The bacon maple was was just too smokey (not really edible).
Hopefully things will improve with time.

Not my gig… I rarely go for donuts but for everyone else this is THE place to see and be seen. Bring your phone, food porn and selfie opportunities will abound. Makers could make a fortune selling selfie sticks along with the donuts and thimbles of milk.
Décor is very on trend. Clean white with rustic wood and industrial metal accents. Pallet and writing on the wall announce «yeah, that’s right, we’re creatives!» and you’ll immediately start to wonder where you could hang a pallet in your loft.
Suggested attire– never been exercised in leggings, running shoes and slept-​in hair. Or if you’re an achiever comb your hair and show up in your curated to look as if you put no thought into getting ready but really spent hours selecting just the right organic, fair trade cotton/​bamboo blend garb and river sandles. Now that we’re dressed let’s talk donuts.
The flavors are creative and will inspire you to buy many, many more donuts than you need. I did like that the donuts weren’t overly sweet, but found flavors did not have as much zing as their titles. I was expecting BIG flavors and they were more subtle flavors (and sometimes awkward). The texture of the donuts is really good though, crunchy exterior and soft cakey inside. If you could get one warm it would likely be amazing.
Staff very friendly, but disorganized. They take your order on a post it note which works until inventory runs low and then figuring out what’s sold out and what’s available to sell is chaos. But I think that’s some of the appeal– the supply is slightly lower than the demand so you keep going back to get that one elusive, unicorn of a donut.

This place is a long time coming to Knoxville. We are in an artisanal era of craft beer, craft coffee, and now craft donuts. Quality over quantity as they say. Sean and Sara, the owners of a Knoxville favorite, Remedy Coffee, and now the owners of Makers Donuts are some of the most kind people that have a true heart for this city. They live well and continue to be good neighbors to the people of downtown Knoxville.
Let’s just say, these donuts are amazing. After visiting many of the major cities in America, I’ve frequented many donut shops and I have to say that Makers Donuts are among the best. If you are just visiting Knoxville for a day, make sure you stop by on your way in or out to taste a little piece of heaven.

One night, long ago, I got down on my knees and I prayed to the donut gods that one day Knoxville could grow up and have REAL donut shop. Well, they say that things worth having are worth waiting for. So I waited. And then it happened. The donut gods smiled on Knoxville and they smiled big. Every bit of waiting was worth it. I know it, and judging by the size of the line each and every day they are open, so does all of Knoxville. Our fine little city is not, collectively, patient. So the fact that people are willing to wait in a line around the building is a testament in and of itself.
Makers Donuts is doing it right. All of it. Each and every thing. The space is small. The décor is simple. The staff is incredibly kind and patient! (No surprise if you know Sean and Sara) The donuts, mother of all things holy, are perfection. The flavor combinations are creative and unique. The donuts have the perfect crispness on the outside and the softest, most heavenly inside. They aren’t too sweet or too big or really too anything.
If you make it through the line and they still have a stock of donuts, be prepared to do it again soon because they change out the flavors frequently and you’re going to want to try them all. Seriously, each and every one of them. So be prepared to camp out in line, grab your box of donuts, and walk next door to sit on a comfy couch and enjoy a great cup of coffee with your round, little cloud of excellence!

This place is amazing! The design and décor of the building is beautiful. The location is fantastic. I love how downtown is slowly creeping north in a beautiful way. The employees were kind, thoughtful and helpful. Sometimes in trendy shops or restaurants I feel like I’m not cool enough, here I felt welcome. The donuts themselves are incredible. They’re a beautiful consistency and flavor. The flavor options are creative and delicious. I highly recommend these donuts.

Exceptional donuts. Line out the door. I loved the maple bacon but decided the blueberry bourbon was my favorite. Very hospitable staff and cool atmosphere with Remedy coffee next door. Donuts are cake like and more substantial than others. Well worth the visit!

SHUT the Front Door! Or in this case the garage door!
KK and DD cannot EVEN hold a candle to Makers Donuts! ALL donuts are cake donuts so if you are raised donut fan… Too Bad!
Today’s delights were Maple Bacon, Cider Cinnamon, Lemon, Cotton Candy, Blueberry Bourbon, Sea Salt Chocolate Ganache and more.
Seriously!
I don’t even eat donuts!
I did today! Bought a dozen, $ 18, for my small group. Had to eat just one! It was sheer delight on my palate! I wished it would get stuck in my teeth so I could enjoy it all day!
Heads up! I was there at 815am in a Saturday. Um there was a LINE! By 1030am (I was sitting next door at Remedy Coffee) and watched the shop fill to capacity with a line out the door! In fact, word on the street at 12:30pm is that they RAN OUT of donuts!!! (I was at Colonels Café when that rumor let loose).
GO!
Just go!
Don’t think about it!
Don’t worry about lines!
Just go… and experience… Makers!

First things first, it’s about time Knoxville got a hip and delicious local donut shop! The interior and exterior décor are both so cute, clean and inviting. Not to mention that the owners are freakin precious and some of the nicest people that I’ve ever met! Now to the donuts! If you’re looking for delicious donuts with creative and fun flavors, this is your place! These aren’t airy, melt in your mouth Krispy Kreme donuts. They are denser cake donuts with flavors combinations like chocolate ganache with sea salt, cotton candy, and maple bacon (we asked for no bacon and they made some without for us). I am looking forward to trying more of the flavors they come up with! They offer coffee or you can hop in next door at remedy coffee for a hand crafted bevvie. Glad to have makers here in Knoxville!

Went to the soft opening today and got to try a free donut. I got the Maple Bacon & it was delicious! It was a light and airy cake donut with a slightly crisp outside since they are fried in natural organic lard. It may sound like a weird combination, but trust me it is the perfect combination of salty & sweet. I can’t wait to go back tomorrow for their grand opening and try more. The donuts are $ 2 each, $ 12 for a half dozen, or $ 18 for a dozen (which is a steal). The will also offer a donut and coffee combo for $ 4, otherwise it is $ 2.50 for coffee. The only downfall is there is no lot parking so you will have to find a parking place on the side road by the coffee shop & cemetery. With as busy as the place was, parking was not bad, so don’t let that stop you from going and trying these deliciously awesome donuts.