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Banbury Cross Donuts
705 S 700 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84102, United States
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Ke
Review №1

Excellent donuts! Great selection and quite a few Ive never seen before (cherry fritter?? Yum!) The apple fritters are huge! Very friendly staff, and when we were there, it wasnt busy at all. If I lived in Salt Lake City, Id be here all the time!

Je
Review №2

Just ok. If I were rating on the donuts alone it would be 3 stars. They are pretty basic, and we have tried all of the flavors. Better than what you’d get in a grocery store, but not what I expected with all of the hype.That being said, their customer service is always amazing. Even when they are packed with people they are so kind and never pushy. It’s what keeps us going back when we have a donut craving.

ty
Review №3

Best doughnuts I have ever had by far! I have never had doughnuts like them anywhere else!

Ke
Review №4

Just here to give 5 stars to the place that holds sweet memories for me. Often I would go there with my mom before she dropped me off to school and she went off to work. They are a fixture in my memory and a beautiful part of Salt Lake City.

Ku
Review №5

Every business owner is a fan of capitalism until scarcity of employees drives up wages. This business is complaining about this natural component of capitalism to everyone that will listen, even putting up signs that say nobody wants to work when the problem is simply that nobody wants to work FOR THEM. If youre going to run a business in a capitalist economy, you cant start crying the moment things dont go your way. If you cant afford to pay your employees the market rate, capitalism is saying something about your ability to run a business.

Mi
Review №6

Their fritters are delicious and enormous. Old fashioned donuts are creamy tasting and a perfect mix of crisp on the outside and cakey in the middle.

Am
Review №7

If I could give more than 5 stars I would. We moved to Utah in 2019 and I continue to bring all of our visiting family to Banbury. We used to live closer but we moved and the 40 minutes it now takes to get there and back is 100% worth the effort.

Di
Review №8

The cinnamon and the chocolate cake donuts were very good. Soft and light but still had a nice chew. The cake also had a nice crispness on the outside too.I dont usually get blueberry but that was also good.They have donut hole versions of some of their regular donuts which is a really nice treat.Theres also a drive-thru if you dont want to go in.

De
Review №9

It has pretty good donuts and are definitely worth the wait. Runs out really fast though so gotta be there early to get your donuts. But smells good and tastes good. Would deffenitly suggest

Ro
Review №10

Best donuts in Salt Lake, raised sugar is as light as a cloud and like all their choices, its delicious! I also love being able to order by phone and drive thru to pickup. Love this place! Its been a family favorite over the past decade. They may not be the faddish crazy donuts but I appreciate the traditional, tasty perfection they continue to serve. Just like so many things in life, this small, friendly shop serves fabulous in box.

J
Review №11

No gluten free options here unfortunately.My family loved their donuts though! There are only a couple tables inside, so you may not be able to eat in if its busy. They have a drive through option as well and have a few parking spots in their lot

MR
Review №12

Wow, talk about some airy donuts! They have a signature cinnamon donut thats like eating airy, fluffy cinnamon toast crunch. 18 dollars got me a dozen donuts (including a fritter), filled donuts are extra, and a dozen donut holes.Two additional points1. The young man taking our order was terrible. Not only did he act and look like he rolled out of bed but he had no idea about basic questions (whats an old fashioned donut? Its an old fashioned donut. Do you have any raspberry filled glazed donuts? Uh... What?). He may have just been high and if so Im offended he didnt offer me those special donuts 🤣2. The older gentleman and fellow customer were fantastic. They were knowledgeable, friendly, had great customer service. Not sure if it was the owner but Im assuming it was and if so hes the magic of Banbury Cross!

Ja
Review №13

So many great memories at this great donut shop, I can’t wait to make more. I can’t pick a favorite donut, they are all incredible!

Em
Review №14

The sign on their door says that they cant find workers because of government handouts (apparently the $140000 ppp funds wasnt a handout) and their employees seem miserable. Its not a good look. If selling mediocre doughnuts payed the bills people would want to work there, apparently it doesnt.

Ch
Review №15

Best donuts in the Salt Lake Valley. Takes a lot of self control to drive by and not stop in for a fritter!!

Br
Review №16

One of the best single bites of food Utah has to offer. I wished a location was closer to where I live, but worth the 20 min drive regularly. Peanut covered cake donut to die for. Love the donut holes too. The smell as you walk in will probably be the same kind of smell when you walk into heaven someday. Blueberry are amazing too.... just almost always gone when I come in.

Br
Review №17

These doughnuts helped us pass the time while our daughter was in surgery at Primary Children’s Hospital just up the hill. Literally the best doughnut buying experience ever. Delicious. They have perfected the inner doughnut fluff.

Pu
Review №18

The donuts were scrumptious! Staff could be a little nicer. But it was still a good experience. After three other donut shops trying to find the perfect donuts. Thanks Banbury!

Ke
Review №19

By far best donuts in Utah. So tasty. Amazing service!

Ha
Review №20

Won’t pay their employees more than starvation wages, then won’t take responsibility

Do
Review №21

As my daughter exclaimed, the donuts here are “scrumptious!” Fluffy, fresh, delicious rings of yumminess. You can’t go wrong, stop and get some!

Me
Review №22

For several years I have thought the donuts were only mediocre. Theyre very rich and cakey, too sweet and heavy and very greasy. Dunford is much better for a rich and heavy style donut.I probably wont be coming by here to support this local busniness anymore due their unethical business practices.

Ve
Review №23

I come here way more often than I should haha. My favorite donuts in all of Utah! Strawberry and chocolate glazed are my favorite, but they’re all good! I love their drive through for convenience.

Na
Review №24

The best donuts youll get anywhere in the state, maybe the country. The drive thru makes it so convenient & theyre open early. A must have if you like donuts. I havent seen any police cars there tho....lol

An
Review №25

Donuts here are nice and fluffy with a great flavor for the basic ones and some of the special ones. The fritters are OK with the apple one being the best and the cherry one is different. The cake donuts are average with other places being better. The chocolate bar is good if you like dark chocolate but I feel it does not go well with the donut base. Glazed and jelly filled are my favorite ones to eat here. If you like cake donuts other places are better.

Ya
Review №26

My town in Indiana has two donut shops and one Dunkin. None of them make the Cinnamon crumb. I had to get my fix. These are my favorite when I come to town.

A
Review №27

We arrived in the afternoon and there were still plenty of choices at Banbury Cross. We got a couple of buttermilk bars and I had to show some restraint not to buy six more! The texture was perfect and they were just sweet enough-- some of the best Ive ever had. We also loved the raised doughnuts. The cinnamon crunch they are famous for was so fluffy and delicious. We loved the maple too. We also got an apple Fritter. We tried it but saved most to heat up later. My kids loved the cinnamon roll also. Banbury Cross is definitely worth visiting repeatedly. The customer service was great!

Pe
Review №28

Wont pay their workers a living wage and complain about people getting money to stay alive. DO NOT support businesses that treat workers like this.

AP
Review №29

Amazing selection. True patriotic business.

Re
Review №30

They dont have bags, only cardboard boxes. This makes it almost impossible to pick up donuts if youre biking.

Vi
Review №31

I lived in SLC for 9 years and Banbury Cross Donuts were my go to Donuts. Cinnamon Crunch being my favorite. When ever the subject of Donuts comes up I tell people Banbury Cross are the best hands down.

Jo
Review №32

Wonderful do nuts. Almost the best in Utah! But I like banford more!

NU
Review №33

Id turn off your review section before the cancel culture ruins all the work it took you to get here.

El
Review №34

Best donuts I have ever had! At times they are nice and warm, but always super fresh!!! YUM!

Br
Review №35

Thank you for the delicious donuts and for speaking the truth, we have your back. See you this week!

Jo
Review №36

If you like maple bars this is the place!

Cl
Review №37

These donuts are delicious and they have a lot of varieties. From a simple chocolate glazed to an apple fritter. My favorites are the blueberry donut and the cinnamon donut.

Xh
Review №38

Best Donuts in town but be careful make sure to bee the early bird cause they sell out fast!

Na
Review №39

Love the donuts here. The fresh Fritters are good. The cinnamon ones are also good. Fast service that isnt very friendly... Makes you feel like you need to hurry and get out. Overall totally worth it. Building is fairly clean.Update: I understand and appreciate the need to get EVERYONE one of these delicious donuts! I just have felt a little at odds with the staff a few times. No big deal. Overall youre winning it though and I highly recommend everyone get these donuts!

Le
Review №40

I was disgusted by donuts before I I wouldnt waist my money on 1..... amazing staff always smiling and nice they want to know there customers. The shop feels down to earth and positive vibes.... they got me with that Bavarian Cream and now if its not banbury cross made Im not waiting my time. Thank you guys not just for the amazing snack but for the hospitality

Je
Review №41

Looooong wait with the car line, it was raining but seemed like if you could park and run in to wait it would be way faster. Prices cant be beat. Fresher than any chain.

Br
Review №42

Delicious! We bought a half dozen and our favorites were the maple bar and chocolate cake doughnut. The plain glazed is good too--like a sugar-coated cloud. The apple fritter was a little too sweet and heavy for my preference--I couldnt really taste the apple--but I know many people love this one, so maybe its just me.

Jo
Review №43

Some of the best donuts and other sweet treats around. I cant say enough good things about Banbury Cross. I always leave feeling warm and happy.

Br
Review №44

Just great doughnuts for a great price. Highly recommend!

Sa
Review №45

We were lucky enough to meet the owners of this establishment while they were checking in for a flight. They were so kind and they even brought us donuts! These donuts are so soft and delicious! Im so glad I got to try them because now I have a new favorite donut shop! Thank you Mr and Mrs Morrow!! You made our day! ❤❤I 100% recommend!

Ca
Review №46

I kept reading this place has “award winning donuts.” Naturally, I need them.That was 3 years ago 🙈They are so award winning that the native Utahns and senior locals know enough to show up as close to opening as possible. Any other time and you risk long lines and sad dreams of sold-out products.So, last week, my friend and I set our alarm for Sunday at 6:10am, to throw shoes on and drive down 700 E to get there within opening hour.There were already people coming and going but no line.Excited, we walked in there overwhelmed at the choices laid before us.They have white cake and chocolate cake donuts that come with a variety of toppings.They have traditional donuts and filled donuts.They have their own version of donut holes.Muffins, bear claws, and rosettes.... they have apple fritters.Needless to say my friend and I obviously ordered almost all the above mentioned and threw ourselves into a sugar coma— but i digress.These donuts are worth getting up early for.

Em
Review №47

They are soo good!! They make the best U donuts out there. Their glaze is so good!They are a staple in Utah!

W
Review №48

Amazingly delicious donuts! The price is right, too. The drive-thru situation often stresses me out, but its worth it, I cant stop coming back.

Br
Review №49

They have the most amazing donuts and always have. I have frequented them for many years. This particular day they had just closed and were beginning their production for the next days business, but the gentleman at the drive-thru window was so accommodating and so pleasant he allowed me and my guest to purchase donuts after the usual business hours, which was very much appreciated. I will continue to purchase sweets from them because they are outstanding and some of the best anyone could ever taste or ask for. I am a hopeless donut fanatic.

Je
Review №50

Not your average donuts. These are donuts leveled up. Get there early though and dont share them with lame people. Thats what 7-11 donuts are for.

Ad
Review №51

Absolutely the best cinnamon donuts I’ve ever had the chance to inhale

Be
Review №52

All the donuts here are amazing but their blueberry donuts really set them apart. Best donuts in the city, no one can convince me otherwise!

Do
Review №53

Best donuts in town. Had great timing -- right in between two rushes, so no wait nor parking issues. Still not as good as Stans in Santa Clara, CA, but MUCH more convenient, now. Will definitely return!

Lh
Review №54

I could smell the donuts as soon as I stepped out of our Airbnb and knew there was a donut shop nearby. Had to come in to try it and wasn’t disappointed! If it’s busy don’t let that turn you away - it’s well worth the wait for the food, atmosphere, and really nice employees.Sorry we made a mess on the table.

Br
Review №55

Not my familys favorite. They enjoy more mellow donut flavors. These were quite sugary. Not bad donuts, just not for us with such sweet icing.

Jo
Review №56

Great variety of quality donuts and convenient drive-thru window.

Ty
Review №57

Don’t eat the cinnamon donut while standing. You sit while eating the cinnamon donut.

Ad
Review №58

I love every donut that Ive ever had from here. Their cake and yeasted donuts are exceptional.

Je
Review №59

Easily the best bakery in Utah! I know thats a bold statement but I stand by it. I bought 3 dozen donuts for my office and the staff was extremely friendly when I called to see about placing an order. They said I didnt need to, but when I got there they had everything ready with my name on it. Im excited to continue giving them my business.

De
Review №60

Excellent donuts. A little too crowded for early morning breakfast.

Ki
Review №61

Always yummy goodness, the only problem is by the time I get there theyre always out of my favorite.

As
Review №62

I had the most pleasant experience this morning at Banbury Cross. I was picking up a dozen donuts for my team but couldn’t math properly at 6:30 am and decide which flavors I wanted. The man helping me was so patient. I ended up with my usual favorites, strawberry and Bavarian, along with some other popular choices like the maple bar, the twist, and some glazed donuts. I can’t give enough compliments about this place! They make their donuts fresh, the toppings are on point, and the prices are reasonable. I find other donuts too oily, too sweet, or too dry. Banbury’s donuts is just right.

De
Review №63

Very good maple bars. Their fritters are also wonderful- crispy and sweet edges and doughy and soft middle with hints of apples inside. The rest of their selection is pretty basic but well done and always presented nicely. Always fresh and always a line. One of the best in Salt Lake City.

Mi
Review №64

Excellent doughnut shop, very friendly staff, not over priced, and they are not vegan!! Im not vegan so that works out great and they dont cost $32.00 a dozen. You guys rock, thank you for making a quality product at a reasonable price.

Sc
Review №65

When you want donuts in Salt Lake City there is literally only one place to go. This place is so awesome and the staff is incredible.

Ca
Review №66

I usually love your donuts. The plain glazed are my favorite and Ive had them many times. Today, I was disappointed. Im positive that they were day old donuts. They were cold and not as soft and fluffy as usual. Your donuts are the only ones that are still good the next day and I usually do buy extras for the next morning but to sell day old donuts without telling your customers is not right. Im sure Ill go back again but today I was very disappointed.

Te
Review №67

This is an iconic Donut shop in Salt Lake City, maybe the most famous one since 1986.If you come here on a weekend after 11 am, chances are that you won’t find any donuts left, even when they have a huge variety of them.Yes, is that popular.However, not all donuts here are as great as you would expect.The Chocolate ones are just terrible, to say the least.No matter what donut you get with Chocolate, they never taste as good as other donut places.The Cinnamon rolls are a must try since they’re prefect in every sense : presentation, consistency, flavor...The Buttermilk are decent but not the best either as well as their Maple ones.Service is always good and I would come back but I won’t call this place best donuts in Salt Lake City.Im afraid other places are better but this one is still a good donut shop.

So
Review №68

Love their glazed donuts. Will definitely visit again the next time we are in Salt Lake City.

He
Review №69

Okay I get arguments on this all the time but I think its the best donut made in Utah.I really love their Rosetta or butterfly glazed donuts they have just a touch of cinnamon thats perfect. Their twists are big. My wife and I both love their chocolate covered donuts, she prefers the bars over the regular donuts. They do the same thing with their maple and my kids love those. My daughter-in-law loves their blueberry cake. I like their cake with chocolate frosting a lot also. if youre going on Saturday do it early. And if you show up in the afternoon you can count on half the donuts being gone.

Ga
Review №70

Best in Utah by farWill not go wrong with their donuts

Mi
Review №71

SMASH or PASS?SMASH 💥If you don’t think these are the best doughnuts you’ve ever had m8 you must be completely mental. Do yourself a flavor and SMASH a maple bar down your gullet ASAP! Thankful for BCD not being another sub par chain. Time to make the doughnuts.

Ky
Review №72

These are simply the best donuts Ive ever had. The apple fritter and blueberry cake donut were incredible. The prices were surprisingly low for the quality. I would highly recommend this to anybody who enjoys a good donut.

Da
Review №73

I love their donuts. I would rate them as one of utahs best donut shops. My favorite donut is their blue berry. Its really good, but they run out of them quick. Strongly recommend.

Jo
Review №74

One of the only places open early enough for most people to grab doughnuts on the way to work, and on top of that the doughnuts are amazing.

Lo
Review №75

5 stars. Best donuts around. Cheap price too

Je
Review №76

An amazingly friendly guy helped us with two chocolate old fashioned donuts.

Wi
Review №77

Its got a small parking lot, it can accommodate about 10 cars parked, they do have a drive through for quick pickup. I asked for an assortment dozen, and some donut holes. The staff was extremely friendly!The donut holes were amazing, they treat the donut holes as if they are real sized donuts, filled with some type of filling, dipped in chocolate, or topped with sprinkles etc... theyre in the upper right of photo 1.The assortment was as equally delicious, their cake donuts are moist, yet dry enough to have the perfect combination, the actual dough that they use for their donuts is light and fluffy, not dense and heavy. You know youre eating something that has been perfected over years.I would gladly go back to this place and get donuts again. This donut shop is the kinda place you bring your kids to create memories that will last a lifetime.

ru
Review №78

This place has the best donuts in slc.ive been going here since they opened.

AP
Review №79

Love this place. Going here with my dad is one of my favorite childhood memories. I make sure to stop in every time Im in Salt Lake.

RO
Review №80

Not only the best donuts in Utah...but a contender for the best in the country!! No lie.Their cinnamon donut is particularly amazing!Delicious every single time I go here. Never disappoints. Just be careful, their donuts are addicting. Ha!

Je
Review №81

Terrible management who distracted their own employees.

Ki
Review №82

Friendly staff, donuts were great & lots to choose from.

Ta
Review №83

Read the article that The Owners did not put up the Goverment handouts sign, an employee did and it has since been removed.

Sh
Review №84

Very good taste! I like the original and how they dont over sweeten them!! Drove an hour to try them!

Ru
Review №85

Fantastic, donuts was awesome. People were very friendly. Coffee was great.

Ca
Review №86

I would die for the cinnamon crumb.

Qu
Review №87

Best place for donuts in Utah. Always fresh and delicious!

JD
Review №88

A local favorite for years, Banbury cross hosts what I would freely say are the best cake donuts I have ever had the distinct pleasure of stuffing myself with. Honestly, I can never have only one. The outside has a perfect crisp to it, and a lusciously moist and soft spongy inside, and the icing is never overdone or overpowering, even on more standout flavors like maple. At a FANTASTIC price no less, Banbury offers a great selection of donuts and attentive staff, though it is worth noting that the shop will close in the afternoon so make sure to get your fix in the morning. When I leave SLC, Banbury Cross will be one of the things I will miss the most!

Ho
Review №89

The very best crumb donuts on the planet!

ca
Review №90

Its a good donut, a solid cake donut if youre craving one, but its not GREAT. The prices are reasonable, but make sure to get there early if you want a better selection.

er
Review №91

They are mad that people took government handouts and dont want to work but they also took a government handout in the form of a PPP forgivable loan in the amount of 140,000+.

Ni
Review №92

We bought a dozen donuts and they were all DELICIOUS! Light and melt-in-your-mouth in the middle, with a slight crispy crust. All of the frosting and toppings were good too. We are new to the area and this is definitely our new fav.

Am
Review №93

It’s been a while since we’ve tried these (we weren’t impressed the first time), and this was even worse. They tasted like old oil. We could taste the oil they were cooked in more than the actual donut. They left all of us feeling nauseated all day. We threw most of them away. We will never get donuts here again.

Mi
Review №94

Whoa. Rich, intense chocolate cake and frosting. Smooth, delicious texture in the cake and in the thick frosting. And, a surprisingly crisp exterior that makes it taste fresh, light, and unique.

Jo
Review №95

They’re really good and really fresh (duh) but the only issue is I can’t eat only one. I eat 2/3 and then need a nap. Plus the drive thru makes it quick. I think it’s less than $12 for a dozen so... try a bunch of em!

zi
Review №96

I actually like their bran muffins more than the donuts! The Apple bran muffin tasted so good!!!

Am
Review №97

The best donuts in the SLC region! Always fresh. Try the old fashioned blueberry and strawberry cake donuts, you won’t be sorry

As
Review №98

I liked it, but I would say that it is pretty sweet ahaha. Another issue would be accessibility, but there isnt much to do about that.. Simply, go earlier than everyone else lol

St
Review №99

Its not that people dont want to work, its that theyre tired of being taken advantage of. And speaking of government handouts, how much of your PPP loan(s) have you paid back?

Ra
Review №100

Best donuts ever. Every time, they are amazing. The apple fritter is also awesome!

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  • Address:705 S 700 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84102, United States
  • Site:https://facebook.com/BanburyCrossDonuts/
  • Phone:+1 801-537-1433
Categories
  • Donut shop
Working hours
  • Monday:5AM–5PM
  • Tuesday:5AM–5PM
  • Wednesday:5AM–5PM
  • Thursday:5AM–5PM
  • Friday:6AM–1PM
  • Saturday:5AM–5PM
  • Sunday:5AM–5PM
Service options
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
Highlights
  • Great coffee:Yes
Popular for
  • Solo dining:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
Dining options
  • Dessert:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
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