Southern Maid Donuts — Restaurant in Stafford

"Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name And they're always glad you came"

If you don't know where that's from, then you're probably too young bro. Never thought my "Cheers"-place would be at a donut shop... but here we are.

I've been coming to THIS Southern Maid since I was in middle school. I took a break from them for a long time after high school and they still remembered me years later. My nostalgic donut spot also happens to have the best damn Croissant-Kolaches in town.

This Southern Maid is a little Asian-run joint that's had the same few people working the front since they've opened. To get a fresh croissant-kolache you have to show up early, but man are they worth it. As my co-worker so gracefully put it, "That is one FLAKY @SS PASTRY!" The ham and cheese croissant-kolache is indeed flaky, full of meat and cheese, buttery and delicious. I asked why they only produce them early in the morning and the owner said they take 3 HOURS to cook... I guess you can't rush perfection. I have to have one at least once a week.

You don't like ham and cheese you say? They also make a great sausage and cheese one. Sometimes I get both when I can't decide on just one. I've always liked their donut holes, but the donuts here are a little crispier on the outside than at Shipley's. I opt for cinammon sugar donuts instead of glazed... they're like soft, puffy cinammon sugar dough clouds. Eating just one is nearly impossible.

I often call ahead to have my order put to the side because food runs out quickly (especially the croissant-kolaches).

"Making your way in the world today takes everything you've got Taking a break from all your worries, sure would help a lot Wouldn't you like to get away?"

Then get away to the Kirkwood Southern Maid Donuts. The next thing you know you'll have made new friends with the kind owners, and you'll be nice and round (like a donut) from eating the amazing...

What can I say about this place. Well I have been eating here forever and they been getting better every year.

There are 4 things to try. First are the glazed doughnuts or holes. Second sausage and cheese beef or pork. Third are their croissant breakfast sandwiches 🥓 is my choice. Fourth but not least the blueberry cake donut.

If I could spell the sound Homer Simpson makes when he thinks about donuts. That's what happens to me when I eat one those delicious blueberry cake doughnuts everytime.

I could never say anything bad about this Donut Shop. It my Cheer's place. Where I know the owner and he knows me...

Would I recommend you coming here everytime, everyday, yes everyday! Tell the owner Tim...

I really didn’t want to leave a bad rating because their kolaches and doughnuts really are very good, but they have a problem with inventory. I’ve visited 4 times in the last ~6 weeks, and 3 of those times they were either completely out of or nearly out of (read: 1 left) of my desired item (meaning I couldn’t order for my family and had to pick an alternative). To management: If you notice you’re running out of something by 8 a.m., make more of it. You know what’s popular, so meet the demand so customers don’t have to leave...