Goldie’s Donuts & Bakery — Restaurant in Cleveland

Finally tried this place out and I have got to say this is the cleanest donut shop I have ever been in. The place literally smells like clean soap and there wasn’t a speck of dirt on the floor. Especially since they had the door propped open, I was definitely surprised by this. The employees were very friendly and clean. Parking was kind of a pain but not the worst.

I planned on getting just a dozen donuts but the guy in front of me went there specifically to bring home some apple fritters and he made sure to get an extra one in a separate bag for himself on the way home so I took this as a sign that I needed to try one. The Apple fritters are huge, reasonably priced, and weren’t sticky or overly sweet. It was good, not the best I’ve ever had, but pretty good. There is definitely a subtle honey note in the fritters which I found unique and enjoyable, although it didn’t have a lot of apple chunks in it, which I prefer.

The donut display was well organized but small, I was almost disappointed when I didn’t see the Boston cream donuts but after asking the guy behind the counter he explained to me that the filled donuts are all in trays on a mobile backing rack next to the display. I wish they were all out so I could have gotten a better look at what they had but I think they are just doing what they can to utilize the space. I got my donuts, and I’m glad I finally got to try this place. The chocolate frosting is phenomenal, it’s so much richer than the standard chocolate donut frosting- and I don’t mean that it’s sweeter or more sugary. I mean that it’s like whipped rich chocolate fudge, the flavor is more intense and even the texture is slightly thicker than the norm. The maple frosting is similar, rich bold flavors, the smell of the maple is definitely what hit me first when I got home and opened the box. The donuts were light and fluffy, cooked perfectly. The frosting was even and the fillings were evenly distributed. Not too much not too little. A peeve of mine is sloppy donut icing, I hate when it gets all over your hands because it’s thin and by the time you get home the icing has slid off the donut and is mostly on the bottom of the box next to the donut it came on or even worse- on the donut next to it that doesn’t need the surprise uncomplimentary flavor of the other donuts around it. The slightly thicker icing on these stayed in place and you can even see the wide swirl marks of the icing spreader they used. I appreciate being able to see that someone took the time to cleanly spread the icing on these and I feel like it’s a reminder that someone who actually cares about what they are making and what their product looks like is the one who makes these.

I probably think way too much into small things but details are important and it’s the subtle details sometimes that really makes a place stand out. If you haven’t tried this place yet, do it. You won’t be...

Run, donut walk to Goldie's newest location in Ohio City. Their latest brick and mortar is shiny and modern, contrasting with the homier feel of their Lyndhurst location. But the donuts remain the same puffy, quality bites that have satisfied East-siders for years. There was a short line on a weekday morning but the two staff members manning the front worked efficiently to stuff boxes and handle orders. Different donut flavors are in the back display case, while the more elaborate fried dough products and muffins are there to tempt while you wait in line.

I appreciate that despite the upgraded digs, prices are still wallet-friendly. A cinnamon roll the size of your head for $3.50? Yes please. If you dine in and want to take advantage of the classy marble counters, there's probably room to seat about 10 people and still allow a small queue to form. Although this Goldie's miraculously does not swaddle you in clouds of fried dough smell, maybe because of the competing new furniture smell, it's kind of nice not to have that scent lingering on your clothes until you get nauseous. A final attestation to the contemporary design - the Dyson Airblade Wash+Dry in the all-gender restroom.

All their donut products are amazing, so pick what speaks to you. But if you absolutely need recommendations... my favorites are the cinnamon sugar and blueberry...

i was so excited because i have been craving donuts so i stopped in. i ordered a donut, a huge cookie, and a big cinnamon roll to share with my partner and i was so excited. i got home and was so so disappointed. my donut tastes like a gas station donut and that was so disappointing from a place..named after their donuts? like not even a walmart donut honestly. i was so bewildered, my partner agreed and was so confused. it all has a weird.. chemical? freezer? idk? aftertaste? i was chugging soda to get it down (cant buy a meal twice). the cookie crumbled apart and was super weird and the cinnamon roll was almost.. vending machine cinnamon roll honeybun? again everything with a weird aftertaste. so disappointed. i spent like $12 on this mess. i miss the hot dog shop + record store that used to be here. if you're gonna gentrify our neighborhood, at least be yummy? the girl working was super nice; it wasnt her fault at all. she was sweet and just doing her job.

quote from my roommates after tasting things after my partner and i offered "...why does it taste...