Shipley Do-Nuts

I will not be back!! I have tried many times and I've been disappointed almost every time... today I stopped by, after having not been in a while bcz I'm always disappointed, but I decided ok try ONE MORE TIME... nope... still very disappointed... new boudin in the Kolache is awful...I ordered a blueberry filled donut and got a blueberry cake donut 🤦‍♀️🙄 and to top it off they are ALWAYS cold and dry..I AM DONE AND WILL NOT SPEND ANYMORE MONEY AT THIS PLACE! Sambath donuts are WAY better and she makes her boudin from scratch 😋

03/15/2021(5:30am) I just left Shipley Do-nuts and I must say...I experienced the "BEST"customer service ever. I ordered a dozen of donut holes and the young lady that helped me shared a quick conversation with me that really made my morning. She stated that this past weekend was the best in business by far the store experienced since opening. These days you just don't know how much is appreciated when someone makes "eye" contact and you can see a "smile" under a mask!!! My only regret is I did not get her name to give her the recognition on this past.

Please visit their competitors, I get cold and hard donuts each and every visit for some reason, they’re serving sugared-ice packs… My second time getting cold donuts and definitely my last! I wouldn’t give a homeless guy these horrible donuts.

Cannot get enough of this place! I love how the owners are so hands on and also the kindest FAMILY!!! Their passion clearly shows in their food and service. As someone from Houston, I know when Shipley’s can be good... and unfortunately bad.... But this location has the BEST Shipley’s donuts I’ve ever had. They have the sweetest staff and truly have a love for hospitality which goes a long way for people who are not morning people like myself. I think his name was Greg or Gregory(tall, bald, handsome)? And, he just had such a radiant smile that made me not dread going to work after my visit. They also keep the place incredibly clean which is even more inviting during times like these for me. I will definitely be coming back! :)

So much to pick from! Really enjoyed the blueberry donut!

Years ago (many years ago) when I was a child there was a Shipley Do-Nuts that we would go to after church on rare Sundays. It was a special treat for us and held so many great memories. When I moved back here in my 20s, I was disappointed to find it was gone. In my travels throughout the state, I found one in Alexandria, and I'd stop there whenever I passed through town. Then I found one in the airport in Houston and I'd intentionally leave myself enough transition time so I could stop there. Fast forward many years Shipley has returned to Baton Rouge. I finally got to stop in the Monday after Easter and it was JUST as I remembered from my childhood. Perfectly prepared donuts, not too oily, not too sweet, just the perfect donut. I went back on Wednesday try a kolache and they were good too! Wonderful donuts and a friendly, mask-compliant staff.

Just grabbed glazed, bold jalapeno cheese sausage kolaches, 3 filled donuts, and vanilla ice coffees. Everything is amazing and service was incredible! Best kolache I’ve had in Baton Rouge. Probably my favorite thing *drools*

Love their kolaches and donuts. The only thing is that your order's size can be inconsistent. Some days, a cinnamon twist is big and fluffy, and other days I'll get one that's tiny. But I feel like most donut places have that inconsistency.

Tried for the first time. They have NOTHING on Mary Lee’s. The eclair had two very small dollops of cream it was mostly just bread and the cream tasted sour. Way too much money for the quality!

I am an employee of this location and I must say that it is my favorite job thus far. Greg Smith most definitely picked a wonderful staff, the working environment is extremely positive and it's been this way since we opened back in February! Every employee of Shipley Donuts at Essen wants this best for its customers and business. Aside from the staff , before working here I had never had Shipley Donuts ever and it is now my favorite Do-Nut shop, the recipes are 👌... not too sweet , not too bland, literally just the right balance of flavors. I haven't gotten around to try everything but as of now my favorite donuts are the strawberry iced and the buttermilk glazed cake ( which i recently tried warm and its sooo good). I am a huge fan of the Jalapeno& Cheese Boudin Kolache as well. The only thing that I wish was a bit better is the coffee selection , Im not a fan of any of the iced coffees but many people seem like them also alot of elderly customers would prefer decaf coffee which we do not have.