Marie’s Donuts

Ah Marie’s, how I love thee. Thy dough flavored nuts. Thy fluffy bars of sugar.
I like to pretend whenever I get a donut here it’s from my grandma Marie. I had no idea how big a place this was until I was in college. You wouldn’t think a little 20×20 square hidden near some high school would attract so much of a crowd.
These donuts are allegedly the best in town. I haven’t been to enough donut shops to compare but I’d say they’re pretty damn good. I usually just get the plain yeast sugar donut. Back in the day I’d have two of those for breakfast. Back when I had a high school metabolism that is. That must explain their location near McClatchy.
Too bad they close so early. Then again they open at 4 too. No one should be alive at that hour.

I love you donuts. Get there when they’re making the donuts fresh and you wont regret it.

Maybe I expected a lot with the high reviews on Unilocal.
I went one day, got a regular glazed and old fashioned donut. Both seemed pretty good, but it didn’t wow me. It reminded me of many other average donut shops, but that’s it. Not that much better or worse.
The lady that helped me, however, was super friendly! She greeted me, was very welcoming, and gave me some suggestions. They also had a good selection of donuts in the afternoon. Maybe I’ll try another donut one of these days from Marie’s.
And they stopped selling Crullers for awhile because of the rise of prices for the ingredients! :(

I wasn’t impressed with this donut shop. The spouse got here at 11:03pm last Wed. Selection was lacking. No donut holes! He pointed at some donuts and asked if they were glazed donut. the guy said yeah yeah. Turns out they were raspberry jelly filled donut and they were not fresh, cold and tasted a day old. Asked for maple bars but got a maple «cake» bar instead (forgot what that donut was called). It was fresh but the maple was lacking on it.
Am disappointed. I have had better donuts elsewhere.

Normally my reviews are long winded rants either about something awful enough to give me nightmares and a few cold sweats, or awesome places that needed a boost because they did a great job.
This place is solid as all get out and open around 2:30 — 3:00 am to get donuts. If you can get there early and get a freshly made one, please go ahead and do that. A warm donut after a night out or to top off your early morning are a great privilege. They’re freshly made all day and just really good.Simple.Go.

There’s never been a line when I go to Marie’s but I also go at the 11PM-​2AM time window.
You can always see the workers making fresh donuts — I think that’s part of the appeal, I love watching the donuts being made!
I recommend the old fashioned donuts and the donut holes — I haven’t had anything I don’t like at Marie’s yet. The donut holes are very light and fluffy and taste amazing!
Super simple and fresh donuts that fulfill my donut craving almost ²⁴⁄₇!

3.5 stars but rounding up. We came close to their closing time on a Sunday, so of course they were out of their popular whipped cream donuts! They still had a small variety of different donuts available, and I decided to go with their Square Glazed Donut (w/​Apple Filling,
) since it was the most unique. The apple filling inside was really cold, but it had a good cinnamon flavor. I loved the outside of the donut, and the glaze, which wasn’t too sweet. The square shape was also pretty awesome. I think the donut would have tasted a lot better warmed up, but I still enjoyed it. I will definitely be back if I’m in the area, and make sure to come earlier and secure one of those whipped cream donuts. Parking wasn’t bad since they have a small lot and there is also street parking available.

I have been hearing about this place since I was in highschool. All the «hype» about how this place is the best. It meets the par standards of a donut shop. I was expecting the greatest donut shop hands down in sacramento. Its Great for a donut shop that opens in the late evening right when the night life is getting started (or ending). Maybe its just me. The ppl in line were intoxicated so to them it was over the top good.
I’ve had better donuts but Marie’s donuts served its purpose.

I woke up this morning late and instead of cooking, I thought donuts would be splendid for breakfast today! Immediately Marie’s Donuts popped in my head though I’ve never been before, because since I’ve moved over near Greenhaven, that’s all I hear about when donuts are brought up! So I went for the first time today and was really impressed! I came around 11am and there were so many donuts left to pick from, it wasn’t picked over! They keep fresh donuts coming all day it seems, it’s great! The donuts were extremely soft and so fresh! The line went by really fast and the staff were extremely caring and friendly. I will soooo be back when I have a donut crave to fill again!

The lines can be long, but they move quickly. The service is friendly, prices are fair, and the selection is huge. Almost everything I’ve tried has been amazing– glazed, chocolate, sugar, maple, crumb, blueberry, pumpkin, cake, old fashioned, buttermilk, cream filled… the list goes on.
The ordering can be a little chaotic as you have to walk back and forth in front of the window the line of customers waits in front of. My favorite donut, the crueler, has been a let down each time I’ve ordered it.
Overall, definitely worth the line and difficult parking.

WOW Doughnuts with Whip Cream YES! On morning donut venture and this pops up on our Unilocal APP nearby. It’s was around 1130am, parking no problem and the first thing you do is put your face up right against the window and stare at the trays of sweet donuts, cookies, muffins YUMMY.
They also have coffee and other beverages you can purchase. Like that they have late night hours just in case you have that doughnut cravings

Marie’s Donuts is next door to Freeport Bakery. It’s a very retro donut shop. It has long hours and they have a walk up window with a long line. (Long lines are a good sign.) I’ve seen it several time when I wash my car, but have never tried it out.
Today was the morning to give them a try. (From the person in front of me it sounds like you need to buy over $ 5 to use a credit card.) I tried the cinnamon roll shaped donut. It was very moist and fresh and tasty and settled well in my tummy. I’m not a big donut fan and haven’t eaten one in years. They are also reasonable price. They have a bigger selection then Safeway and they are the same price or cheaper. I was shocked by the good price.
We next door to Freeport Bakery to get their Cinnamon roll for a taste test and Marie’s won hands down. Freeport’s was very dry and so bad that no one finished it and it was tossed. That’s a really bad sign as I love cinnamon rolls.
I was really shocked that the donut cinnamon roll won. The dough was rolled and just like a cinnamon roll it hand a vain of cinnamon sugar in that rolled part. I will be back.
If you are looking for a place to sit down and eat your donuts just walk or drive down to the high school. They have several benches and plenty of parking on the weekend.

I’m addicted! Two dozen in my belly this week, and it’s just Tuesday!
I love the crullers. They make the best crullers I have ever eaten.
I also enjoy the fresh, warm donut holes. Once cold they don’t taste the same. It lacks the crispy crust on the outside.
I would recommend everything.
Only downside, if you go to early they don’t have many donuts prepared. If you go to late, not much is left.
I try to go around 12am to 12:30am.

Where else can you go in the middle of the night and get THE BEST donuts?!
Here! Marie’s donuts are made all night and open for business.
Don’t be surprised if there’s a line. Totally worth the wait.
Bring cash. And an appetite. You can’t have just one !!

Marie’s Donuts is the old reliable donut shop. Sure they don’t have cronuts and the newer donut ice cream sandwiches but who cares?
What’s important is they’ve been in business for numerous amount of years since I can remember!!! This is the place to pick up your chocolate custard filling donut TDF. They always have that on hand plus the apple fritter. We picked up the more square simple version of the apple fritter. More yummy and much easier to eat!
They do have numerous different kinds of donuts, so reasonably priced. I picked up the two donuts and they only charged me only 2.75. I thought I’m lucky to get one donut for that price elsewhere!
Sure the parking lot is small; they are located right next to an infamous bakery which I won’t mention here bc this review is not about them.
You will know for sure I’ll be back as I’ve been here numerous times in the past and they always seem to be open. I only have seen them take cash. Someone before me paid with a bill larger than a twenty which I was surprised but money is money! So stop here if you want that special type of donut and hope you will be satisfied with your choice!!! I always am!

Marie’s is a great old school neighborhood donut shop. Their no frills location in Land Park is not open 24/​7, but they open late in the evening and hit all the right times. The restaurant only has a walk-​up window, but they display their deep fried goodness in the long window as you wait, giving you plenty of time to change your order several times before just ordering one of everything anyway. Their standard menu includes all the standards including great old fashioned and excellent apple fritters.
Marie’s has a unique way of making filled donuts; they cut them in half and make a donut sandwich with a cream or jelly filling. It is a little different at first. They take credit cards and are often busy making everyone happy. How can you not like a fresh donut? It is a great stop after a late night for a quick bite, and especially waking up to a box of leftover donuts in the kitchen.
Their Freeport location makes it easy for most people in the southern part of Sacramento to stop by coming to work or after the bars. Maybe you can buy a donut for your designated driver in exchange for a quick stop here on the way home?

I’ve been wanting to try Marie’s donuts for a very long time and finally got myself out of bed early enough so as to avoid waiting in the never ending line. Yup thats the way it is at Marie’s Donuts. If you don’t get here super duper early guaranteed you will have to wait in a very long line. By the way, the line usually makes it to the sidewalk, which is what initially made me curious about this little donut shop in the first place. I wanted to know what at the big dal was. What the heck was everyone waiting for? I needed to find out for myself whether or not the donuts were really THAT good.
Guess what I discovered y’all… they are amazing. At least the ones I tried were delightfully scrumptious. When it was my turn to order I had no idea what to ask for as there are so many choices, so I did what anyone who has no clue would do… I copied the order from the person in front of me. Duh… Ohhhh :)
I ordered a chocolate glazed custard filled donut, and a basic glazed just in case. OMG… my tastebuds we’re jumping for joy in my mouth. The chocolate glazed was warm and melty while the donut was fluffy and the custard was not super sweet, which is how custard is supposed to be. Shabaaaam! The custard filled donut was like a double whammy of sweet subliminal bliss. You have got to try the donuts at Marie’s. And for me that’s a to say as I’m not a huge donut person but these suckers were in one word… yummylicious!
My suggestion for those of you who are reading this while still trying to figure out whether or not to get your ass outta bed… GET UP and go to Marie’s and you will be pleasantly surprised like I was. Enjoy!

Maries donuts have crack in em! Just kidding their just hella addicting. I remember coming here long time ago when i was in high school ordering a dozen donuts at 4am then grabbing them and running like hell into the «get away car» lol man i miss those days. I pay for my donuts now tho im grown now lol
I like this place because they have a nice size selection if u get here early their donuts are still warm, trust me i know bout warm donuts at 4 am lol
Ive always liked their donuts the lady serving is always nice and helpful i dont know the names of every donut i just know that the squared apple donut is good and im not just saying that cuz thats my favorite. Try this place is well worth it i bought a dozen donuts for 11.50, not bad at all.

I went to McClatchy, so you know I’m a fan of Marie’s. You just park your car and walk up to the little building and order through the window. Their big display case shows everything they have and you can see someone making more behind them.
My favorites are the apple fritter, blueberry cake donut, and glazed crueller.
The selection is pretty standard, so no cronuts or anything fancy, but they’re very tasty!
They open at 10pm and are open until the next day, so the posted hours on here are off.
If you come at night, expect to find intoxicated/​high people because who doesn’t love donuts when they’re under the influence lol.

Any place open in the wee hours of the night that serves delicious donuts is perfectly fine with me.
Watch this donut shop work their magic late at night to serve the hungry night owls. They serve all kinds of donuts and I believe they can sell out certain types early so try and come earlier. But anything you try will be sure to please!

Worth the calories? HELL YEA! Best donuts in Sac! Everything is baked FRESH and donuts are nice and chewy. They even started opening at 11PM to cater to everyone’s late night sugar cravings!
My favorites include the twists, old fashioned, maple and chocolate bars, and sugar coated donuts.
They don’t make any of those trendy cronuts or doissants but this place is definitely worth a try if you’re in the area!