Stanely’s Donuts

Lately, my husband and I have been sampling as many Sacramento donuts as possible so Stanely’s (being on my bike route to work), was top of the list!
We came in around 6am on a week day and each made our picks. I always get the whipped cream filled, my husband got the plain glazed. Both were very good, soft and chewy.

I crushed these donuts over the weekend and was very impressed! A few short blocks away from where I was staying, sits this little hole in the wall donut shop, Stanley’s Donuts.
You’ll find a few really cool gems in East Sac near the fab forties and this is easily the best donut option in the area. It reminded me of my childhood when I walked in because it was filled with tons of fathers and their kids. Just like a Dad to take their kids out for sweets and get them all sugar hyped :)
Anyway, I ordered chocolate and glazed old fashioned, a crumbled raised glazed, a crumbled raised twist, and a raised glazed. Just the classics, ya dig? I’ll admit that I ate a little bit of each one because we were sharing and they were all really solid. Yeah, that’s it… we were sharing ;)
If you find yourself driving through E. Sac, hit this place up :)

Yummy! DONUTS! The best donuts. Looking forward to having them again soon. :)

Best apple fritters ever! There donuts are so good even better than krispy kreme donuts. If you are looking for a nice treat and your close to sac than i suggest Stanley’s donuts!

Bought a dozen donuts today and she hooked it up with a few extra! Great first trip to this place.

I just love this donut shop, I ‘try’ :) not to make donuts too much of a regular thing but when I do go, it’s always here.
The gal that’s always up front (one of the owners) is extremely friendly, kind, and always makes my day. They work so hard here and are always smiling.
I’m a pretty standard glazed or Boston crème and they are always delicious and fresh. I don’t see any reason to go anywhere else.

Went in to grab croissant an maple bar but got 2 extra donut from the friendly staff. Will come back every time when I’m in the area!

Great little donut shop has breakfast sandwiches as well picked up a dozen and received a free donut helpful staff seems to be a very clean and neat place

I like this donut shop, they are very nice and the donut are delicious, but what bothers me the most is EVERY single time I walk in this place they have flys flying all over the place and that bothers the hell out of me. I live around the corner and one morning I came in and there was a fly inside the donut show case on top of a donut, I had to turn around and leave. Please fix the fly problem and I’ll fix the rating to 5 star thanks

I really have nothing bad to say about Stanely’s Donuts.
I have been organizing a few events that require me to get upwards of 2 – 3 dozen donuts in the morning, so I decided to check out a few donut places before deciding on a final vendor. I eventually went with Stanely’s because of their fair price ($ 9 per dozen) and their friendliness.
Seriously, the customer service at Stanely’s is so wonderful. When I called to inquire about prices, the person who answered the phone very kindly answered my questions and assured that me I did not need to place my order ahead of time or do anything fancy. She just told me to come in in the morning and she would definitely have some delicious donuts for me.
I’ve gone to Stanely’s a few times now, and beyond just a pleasant phone interaction, in person, the people who work here are adorable and super sweet. They always greet you with a smile and seem to know their regulars by name. That, if anything else, is a mark of excellent customer service to me. If you’re able to remember your regulars and make them feel special, that’s how you get people coming back time after time.
Every time I’ve gone to Stanely’s, I’ve been helped right away. As many other Unilocalers have noted, the people who work at Stanley’s are super generous and often throw in an extra donut or two with your order.
The donuts themselves are delicious and fluffy– not too sweet, which is clutch for me. You won’t find any super fancy hipster donuts here, but you will find all the typical classics. And really, sometimes that’s all you really want (or need, let’s be honest now).
tl;dr: A true mom and pop donut shop with absolutely wonderful customer service. It’s an amazing thing to go to a donut shop in the morning and feel truly welcome. You’ll definitely leave with a smile on your face and a donut in your belly.
Edit: This entire time I thought it was StanLEy’s Donuts, but it’s actually StanELy’s Donuts. Whoops.

Stopped by after finishing the CIM while I was walking back to find my wife. Very very courteous service and delicious donuts. Thank you again for the extra donuts! See you next year!

Even in the afternoon the donuts still taste fresh!!! I love the donuts and cinnamon rolls but the apple fritter was too greasy for me

I go here almost every Sunday because I LOVE DONUTS. They always carry my favorite; chocolate sprinkled donuts. Reasonably priced, delicious and freshly made, I am a very pleased customer every time I go into Stanley’s. The employees are very friendly and sometimes they will throw in a couple of extra donut holes just for being a customer.
Parking is limited right out front with only a few but there is plenty of parking on the side shared with subway. I’ve never had parking problems.
If you like donuts then you will like Stanley’s. Their donuts are some of the best in Sacramento. I hope you can check them out whenever you are cruising around east sac or cruising around for donuts.

Friendly nice customer service. Wish this place was close to me but I will be back for tasty donuts!

To me, donuts are like a steak… You either prepare it correctly or incorrectly.
Yes, there are exceptional/​niche/​marketable exceptions like bacon maple donuts from a few years ago and the current cronut craze. I did not see any of those at Stanley’s but I may have just overlooked them. I found my staple maple bars, classic, and chocolate glazed… A great baseline gauge for any donut shop. They were great! Not dry, not greasy, not day old supermarket flavor. It was a donut and very much worth the fair price they charge.
What makes this place great? Their service is amazingly friendly and above the mark. The store is noticeably clean and the little one with me got an extra special treat thrown in. I don’t know if this is to be an expected common practice, but either way, it was an appreciated surprise and a sure way to solidify a return visit on our part.
I would wager that if you try this place out, you won’t be disappointed.
Thank you Stanley’s!

Love their donut holes, especially in the morning. Their’s taste different compared to Maries donut holes. Would eat them all day if they were fat free/​0 calorie treats/​vegan but had the exact same taste… kidding…not really…
The lady who preps and serves the donuts is extremely nice and very welcoming. I ordered 3 dozen donut holes (totally not for myself to kill) and I feel like she added 6 dozen more and a free donut. Check the picture out and see for yourself.
Definitely a place to check out when you’re driving down J St.

They probably have some of the best donuts! The workers are very nice and kind. I went in and just got 2 donuts for a friend and I, the woman put in two extra donut holes in for each of us! It’s also in a rather convenient location because it’s right across from Peet’s and Starbucks coffee.

I have nothing. Bad to say about Stanley’s. The shop is super clean, the donuts are fresh, cheap, and tasty. The service is excellent: friendly and genuine. The proprietress frequently throws in a free donut or two. The coffee is tasty and locally roasted. The apple fritter is made with with apples, so, health food! The only donut shop for me.

These guys are really great with service!
Newly reopened, remodeled neighborhood donut shop, with the most friendly staff I’ve ever experienced. They often throw in extra donuts or a few donut holes, and are always smiling.
Located right across from Peets, and nearly right across from Starbucks, so whatever your preference is, you’ve got the gourmet coffee and donut experience if you so choose.
Classic donuts. Don’t expect the fancy «voodoo-​esque» menu. These are your 1950s mom and pop donuts that will evoke memories of childhood with each bite — especially if you grab yourself one of their jelly donuts, which are generously filled so that your joy *might* just spill onto your feet if you’re not careful.
I always leave here with a smile, and a spike in blood sugar.

3 ½ stars Only open the last few months — newly owned shop. I needed to bring donuts to a client and ordered a dozen fancies. The service was prompt.
I didn’t taste any of the goods but they weren’t like So Cal prices including a fee for using my credit card and was about double what I usally pay for a good tasting dozen.