Jack’s Donuts

Phenomenal & reasonably priced. With the gourmet doughnut craze going on right now Jacks keeps it simple but also creative with a few options, fruity pebbles & peanut butter, that are upgrade over typical glaze & bear claws.

I got the joy of trying Jack’s Donuts at a recent Elite event and I am HOOKED!
The donuts are insane and so delicoius. I snagged a morsel and enjoyed getting to know the CEO of Jack’s Donuts, Lee (a.k.a Jack the 3^rd). He was super friendly and engaging, and talked long enough for me to snag a second morsel… during this time I asked where his locations were, and learned that they’ll be opening a downtown location in the spring and became overjoyed! He also informed us that they still make everything from scratch and by hand, only using machines for things like frying or baking. I thanked Lee for the amazing treats and snagged an entire donut half on the way out — I couldn’t stop myself!
I’ll definitely be going back for fourths and can’t wait for their downtown location to open!

My oh my oh my.
I got to experience this gem at a local Unilocal Elite house party in the comfort of a model home and in a bedroom, with a local brew in my other hand. What else could be better? (Hint: not much)
There were four different varieties to choose from: the applesauce cake donut (one of the best), the zebra’s tail (I think that’s what it was called?), and two others. Let me tell you: these were some of the BEST donuts I’ve tasted. Ever. The dough was perfectly baked — nice and fluffy, doughy, and perfectly (not overly) sweet. I wanted to take a whole box home.
Luckily I was able to speak with the owner, Lee, and one of his cousin’s /​employees. They were very helpful and knowledgable. And I am very happy to see that they’ll have a downtown location underneath the Artistry apartments. I don’t think there’s a better location!
I asked what the average prices of the 20+ flavors of their staple donuts were, and he said that they range from a little under a dollar to $ 1.25 or so depending on the location.
To me, that’s well worth it. I’ve tried all of these «fancy craft» donuts and let me tell you– these CONQUER those overpriced, too fancy donuts.
You can tell their baking and Recipes have been in the family for generations. Jack’s takes simplicity to the next level and masters it. Can’t wait to try more at their downtown location soon! Thanks Jack’s!

Line was out the door when I got there around 10am. I was afraid the selection would be minimal and the line would be slow. NOPE. Line went fairly quick and the there was a GREAT selection still available! The donuts were HUGE! $ 1 for most $ 1.50 for specialty donuts. The girl that helped me was very nice. I ordered a self serve coffee and took off. I took the donuts home and opened our magical box of yeasty, sugary sweet treats. They were so fresh and and very tasty! They are open late, which is unusual for a donut shop but that means I can get donuts any time of day! I will be back ASAP Jack because your donuts rock!

I love donuts and Jack’s is a good place to just get a basic donut and cup of coffee. Sometimes you don’t want artisanal, hand-​crafted, honest, rustic, etc., donuts. Sometimes you just want a plain ol’ yeast donut with icing and a strong cup o’ joe. Jack’s is the perfect place for that.

Jack’s has excellent donuts! They are large and pretty cheap and always fresh. I took my parents some since they live in a tiny town where it’s hard to get this quality of donuts and he is still 6 months later talking about them. I like getting the coconut one or the nut covered ones. The plain yeast are great too. They are so large that one is about all I can eat. Sometimes we get 3 to split. Just be warned you will have a super sugar high afterwards!

Jack’s never disappoints. We host a lot of events in the morning so doughnuts are usually my go to item.
I’ve used Jack’s on several occasions. Staff are nice, efficient, and there are always stocked cases to guarantee a variety to please a group.
I’ve received lots of compliments on the doughnuts and have never had to worry about leftovers.
Be adventurous and try different options. The quality is consistent across the spectrum. But beware the portions are HUGE!

I first experienced Jack’s Donuts in Greenfield, one of four Central Indiana locations with the original being in New Castle and locations also existing in Carmel and Fishers. Judging from the Unilocal reviews, Jack’s is one of those donut shops that garners either passionate support or a «meh» response.
Count me as a sort of a «meh.»
Located in a small strip center that looks like Mayor Brainard either forgot about it or he simply hasn’t gotten around to gold-​plating the parking lot yet, Jack’s Donuts has that sort of smalltown donut shop feeling to it. There’s a nice sized parking lot available with a few spots clearly designated as exclusive to Jack’s. While there’s no actual accessible parking spots, it looks like two neighboring storefronts are vacant and I had no trouble finding an appropriate space where my wheelchair would not be blocked in. The sidewalk is level to the ground and curb cuts weren’t necessary.
Donuts are very much an individual taste kind of thing. I know people who swear by Krispy Kremes, while I found myself not particularly surprised when all those stores started closing. I know some people who swear by Dunkin Donuts, while I know others who consider them to be too corporate. Indy has been invaded by the gourmet donut scene as of late, though I’ve personally found most of the newer shops to be long on gimmicks and short on quality product or service.
Jack’s has been around for a while, though I’ll confess I didn’t really realize that until the past year or so. It originally opened up in 1961 and is now run by the original founder’s grandson. I’ll admit I’m a sucker for truly family owned businesses.
When I experienced the Greenfield location, I’ll admit that I enjoyed it but couldn’t quite figure out what all the fuss was about. There are Unilocalers I truly enjoy and respect here who swear by the Jack’s experience, but having now had my second encounter with Jack’s I still find myself thinking «good, but not great.»
I kept it simple on this visit — I ordered three yeast donuts, though this was partly because my desired chocolate frosted were nowhere to be found. At $ 1 each, I wanted a simple snack that would also give me a bit of an energy boost. As is noted by some reviewers, their donuts are nicely sized and I do appreciate that. Quite honestly, I could have gotten by with a donut or two rather easily. I knew that I was only a couple hours away from dinner and having three donuts was definitely a bit much.
This location struck me as very similar to their Greenfield location. It’s in a rather run down strip center. The interior offers up some friendly Jack’s novelty wear and products, though other than that it’s decidedly lacking in personality. There’s a small play area for children and there’s a couple of televisions inside the fairly small space — one was on. The staff was friendly. There was one customer inside Jack’s and we both happened to sit at one of their small tables to enjoy our donuts. The employee offered to change the channel for us. I wouldn’t quite call it hospitality, but it was certainly competent customer service.
The donuts, as noted, are huge and you definitely get a strong sense of the yeast. I tend to be a fan of fluffier donuts, while these are a little more dense and filling. I definitely wouldn’t call them bad or unappealing in any way — they simply aren’t to my taste.
For those who prefer to avoid the corporate scene and want to support local businesses, Jack’s is a terrific option. I also appreciated seeing the «This Business Serves Everyone» sign on their door, a particularly bold statement in Hamilton County. While Jack’s isn’t one of my favorite donut shops in Central Indiana, there’s no question I’d patronize the business when I have a similar donut craving while in the area.

Love the glazed cinnamon rolls and how cheap they are. Just wish they had chocolate iced donuts :(They got me in and out of there in less than 5 minutes this morning which is unheard of in Carmel at 9am. Would have been faster but they had so many flavors to choose from.

When I moved to Carmel two years ago, I couldn’t believe there were no local donut shops around. With so many families, it seemed like it should be a donut haven. Within that year, two sprang up: Jacks and Square Donuts (both Indiana staples that have been around for decades). Both are great, but in my opinion, Jack’s are definitely better. They offer a huge variety, are larger, and just taste fresher (to me). They also have a greater coffee variety. I grew up in Evansville on Donut Bank donuts, and I never thought anything would touch those. I was wrong. And they’re open until 10 p.m. During a late-​night pregnancy craving, I ate a sprinkled long john from Jack’s and my water broke two hours later, so I’m also pretty convinced they’re made of pure magic

Yaaaass, kween! I finally found a non-​chain place that sells excellent glazed twist donuts, and this place is called Jack’s Donuts. Yes, Jack’s has other flavors and varieties of donuts, but the glazed twist is my favorite. It’s the bean, cheese and rice burrito of donuts: it’s just simple and good.

Have a died and gone to donut heaven?! This place is incredible! I randomly stopped in on a Saturday afternoon craving a yeast donut. I know it says that they are open until 10 p.m. but I assumed that like most bakeries they had limited options in the evening. Boy, was I wrong.
I walked in and was completely overwhelmed by the display cases filled with tasty treats. Holy smokes! The donuts were massive and plentiful. As big as my hand! The thought of eating one was kind of overwhelming. Too much for me to handle, so I opted for their version of a cronut, which is a trend I hope NEVER goes away, and an apple fritter. The lady who waited on me was so nice and pleasant. I was in and out in a jiffy with a smile. Spent less than $ 6 for both, which seems reasonable to me. As soon as I got in the car, I giddily devoured the cronut. Yummmmers! That poor thing didn’t stand a chance. It was a bit too sweet, but it tasted so light and fresh. It took me most of the day to work through the apple fritter. I mean that sucker was huge. It was also a tad too sweet for my taste, but I enjoyed it. I loved the bits of apple which gave it a unique taste.
There is no doubt that I will be returning to Jack’s. I can’t wait to try some of the other insanely amazing looking treats they offered.

Yeah, this is the real deal. Definitely worth the trip from the hotel. These guys have a variety, although there is a large number of cinnamon and cinnamon roll type *oversized* donuts. My favorite was the cinnamon twist, although it is not to be confused with sugar cinnamon twist (a completely different thing here).
I really like this place. They’ve made the place welcoming and there are even some couches and comfortable lounge chairs on one side to make for a classic «coffee shop» kind of vibe. There are a fair number of larger square tables so you are welcomed to sit and down a few on the spot. There seems to be a kids play area, although I don’t have a report on that at this time.
There were a few retired gentlemen relaxing and reading the paper presumably before heading out to the golf course, as was apparent by the golf gear. There was a pretty brisk pace of business for the 10 or 15 minutes that I was there enjoying my fix, so I get the sense this is a local hot spot.
I had the cinnamon twist which was excellent. I had a jelly, which was pretty good and did have a different, but seemingly premium, raspberry jelly inside. The sugar cinnamon twist I had was the one I was anticipating liking the best, and while it was pretty good, I will opt for the glazed «cinnamon twist» that the guy recommended going forward. I got the sense that the guy behind the counter was possibly part of the family, and seemed to take pride in the place and the treats they made.
I don’t recall the prices, but I did think they seemed very reasonable (I think my 3 donuts were only a few bucks).

HOLY YUM. I love this place because I’m personally a traditional glazed donut kind of girl and man do they have that. There’s a ton of cool dough twisty shapes, all with the traditional glaze. They also aren’t stingy on the icing because let’s be honest, it’s everyone’s favorite part. It’s $ 1 for a donut or $ 1.50 for a dozen donut holes so why not?
Service is quick and friendly and there were a ton of donut variations left even though we arrived at 1pm on a Sunday! Ah, finally– a donut place that lets me sleep in! There was a ton of easy parking available in front, making it overall a smooth, quick, and sugary experience!

I do proclaim that Jack’s Donuts are the best donuts in Indianapolis… and dare I say it. the world!
Yes, I do love Jack’s Donuts and have since I was two years old and began eating solid foods. This shop started in my hometown of New Castle and luckily for everyone else, has begun franchising throughout the Indy metro area.
I made a special trip from SoBro all the way to Carmel, just because I was craving my favorite caramel nut donut. Did not disappoint. These donuts are gigantic and delicious. The donut itself has cinnamon swirls inside it and then when topped with the caramel icing, something truly magical happens.
I like the interior of this Jack’s too. It’s spacious, good selection of coffee and large amount of swag. I informed my boyfriend that he may purchase me a Jack’s Donut t-​shirt for my bday and I’ll wear it around with pride.
Anyway, to end my long-​winded rant about Jack’s Donuts… it’s delicious. It is incomparable. If you haven’t went yet, drop everything you’re doing and go there now!

This place has it all — great food, great prices, great staff, great location!
Seriously, great selection is always fresh and large… staff is always super friendly… you can get an entire dozen for under $ 10 and they’re in a great location in Carmel with a few outdoor tables and great cozy indoor seating too!
Oh, and they have a booth at the weekend Carmel Farmers Market too!

Looking for a sugar rush for around a $ 1? Jack’s Donuts is your place. Their donuts are HUGE and for around a buck, it’s a bargain. If you wanna share, a dozen is around $ 11. They have a dining area inside if you’re looking for a chill place to relax and get that sugar rush. You even get to browse the Jack’s Donuts logo merchandise. Oh yes. They have shirts, mugs, etc.
They offer plenty of options from jelly filled to your regular iced donut. I love their coconut topped and it just happens to be one of the largest. I couldn’t eat all of it, even if I tried. (And yes. I’ve tried.) They offer coffee, oj, and other drinks.
Tips: They get packed on weekend mornings! They also offer a happy hour special during the weekdays, of coffee and a donut at a discounted price. Good time to try one and get that sugar craving out of your day.

What more can I say, but YUM! I was so excited that we got a Jack’s Donuts in Carmel. It’s dangerous that it’s so close to our house. The donuts are made right there at the shop and are simply amazing! They are also HUGE. I can barley eat 1! My favorite is the yeast with peanut butter icing and a dollop of chocolate icing. I also love the coconut topped one. You can even get a Cronut!

My Jack’s experience started before I even reached the door. I stepped out of my car and was immediately teased by sugar-​laced yeasty notes wafting from the building itself. You know you’re in for it when your mouth starts watering before you even see the food.
The inside was cozy. I immediately wanted to spend a little time with a book and any one of the scrumptious treats waving at me from the glass cases. Alas, that would have to wait for another day. I ordered two dozen from the smiling face politely waiting and she immediately hopped into action.
«A dozen from the left and a dozen from the right?» she asked.
The left case contained your standard cake and yeasty treats in twists, circles, and fritter shapes. The more basic of the donut family. The case on the right had what my grandfather called the «gussied» donuts — those with the icing and fillings. Some even had candy toppings?!
Her suggestion worked for me and I told her as much. I also added a tall cappuccino because, well, it was before eight in the morning. She went to work and I was on my way out in less than ten minutes. Impressively efficient.
Of course, I sampled the merchandise and was very happy. They were sweet and fluffy, just like any freshly made donut should be. My department LOVED them. I do have one warning for you — the iced ones, they’re HUGE. I mean crazy huge. Bigger than the mini plates I put out. The employees starting cutting them into fourths. The coffee was ok and did it’s job, although the cappuccino was a tad on the bitter side.
I’m still a devoted Titus donut fan and think I always will be. Jack’s Donuts, however, makes a pretty darn good donut. They definitely gained a few fans in my department this week!

I have never been to a Jack’s Donuts so I had been waiting for the Carmel location to open. Today was the long-​anticipated grand opening.
So many choices but I finally decided on a caramel frosted old fashioned donut. It was so fresh and delicious that it almost melted in my mouth. The caramel frosting was thick and smooth.
The two employees at the counter were very friendly and happily mentioned that today was their opening day. They described all the varieties of donuts and said that everything was made in-​house.
Both employees recommended the strawberry old fashioned donut with cream cheese filling. That is probably the one I will try on my next visit.
I really liked Jack’s and plan to return soon to try more varieties.