Heritage Donuts — Restaurant in Wake Forest

What an amazing way to start the day! I've been in love with this little piece of heaven from the first visit. I'm a die-hard fan of Krispy Kreme, but with every year that passes, the size of their donuts shrink and the prices increase. Not to worry, Heritage Donuts is the perfect replacement!

Location: Donuts + Icecream = Heaven is all I can say. Conveniently located at 1040 Forestville Rd Suite 132 in Wake Forest, it's a quick stop enroute to my favorite ice cream delight (Cold Stone Cremery), grocery shopping, or a quick walk from Wake Forests' newest apartment community

Taste: Introducing my favorite flavor, the old fashion glaze; served with an evenly colored golden brown crust, beautiful round shape, fluffiness to die for, and the perfect amount of glaze.

Variety: They're open pretty early in the morning, so the early bird gets the worm. If you'd like to indulge in the wide variety of flavors, you better set your alarm and arrive before 10am. Getting their early ensures you'll find something they enjoy.

Pricing: Complimentary to size and variety.

Atmosphere: Very welcoming and the staff is as sweet as they come.

Finally, I'll leave you with this small reminder, Donut forget to treat yourself....

Heritage Donuts is hands down one of the best donut shops in North Carolina, if not my top pick! From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with the mouth-watering aroma of fresh, handcrafted donuts that you simply can’t resist. The variety they offer is great, but my absolute favorites are the Sugar and the Maple Bacon donuts. The balance of flavors is off the charts, especially with the Maple Bacon – sweet, savory, and just the right amount of crunch!

What sets Heritage Donuts apart from others is the size and fluffiness of their donuts. They’re generously large, yet light and fluffy, making every bite a perfect indulgence. These are not your average donuts—they're gourmet, made with care, and you can tell that quality ingredients are a top priority here.

The location is a bit of a drive for me, but it’s so worth it every time. Whether you’re grabbing a dozen for the family or just treating yourself, you won’t be disappointed. If you’re in NC and craving something sweet, do yourself a favor and make the trip to Heritage Donuts. You...

Great donuts. I went today for the first time and I will definitely be back. I went with the basic glazed donut and it was as good as any and better than most.

My wife had what looked like a Bavarian cream donut, but you can get it filled with several different kinds of filling at the time of purchase. Why didn’t anyone think of this before?! I’m sure it can be a bit more time consuming, but a great idea.

The biggest problem I had was knowing what the specialty donuts were in the case. They are on the menu, and some are apparent, but I had to ask the worker a few times. As a former restaurant owner, I would look at somehow labeling the case. I’m sure the employees are tired of answering the same questions over and over. Maybe some music and wall art to dress up the place also. Not a complaint, just a suggestion. I know what starting out is like and I wish these people well as they deserve to succeed.

Prices are in line with other shops and based on quality you come out ahead.

I will only buy donuts here...