The Donut Shop & Bakery

Not sure about the donuts and pastries but the full breakfast was not very good. Great biscuits. Food was served cold. They were not busy. Around 730 – 800 it got very busy. Folks were only ordering donuts and croissants. I guess you got be a local to know what is good here. Poor service. Not friendly to outsiders. I will not stop here on my way back to the coast.

Look, it’s very rare that I leave Jackson and head to the suburbs just for food. What’s even rarer is traveling all the way to Richland. The Donut Shop & Bakery might be the only place that could do it for me. I NEED those donuts, y’all.
Don’t be fooled by its humble exterior. It might not look like anything special, but once you give it a shot, this spot will hold one of the most special places in your heart. (It’s whatever part of your heart is directly connected to your stomach, probably.) It’s just a little shop off the side of Highway 49. It’s not particularly close to anything, but it is worth going out of your way.
These are the best donuts in the greater Jackson area. You heard me, Kripsy Kreme. This place is LEGIT. They offer every kind of donut, and they put out fresh ones throughout the morning. Just imagine how good this place smells and then trust me when I tell you– it’s better than that.
Don’t think it’s just donuts though (or doughnuts, if you’re fancy). They offer all kinds of breakfasts. You could get a full meal– eggs, bacon, biscuit. I highly recommend opting for a kolache. It’s like every good flavor you can imagine, wrapped in doughy perfection. Everything is cooked and prepared fresh, in-​house. No microwaved grits, no reheated biscuits.
They serve Community Coffee, which I’ve always been a fan of. It’s a self-​serve situation, which is ideal for someone who inhales coffee the way I do.
Like I said, the vibe from the outside is unassuming but once you walk in, you’ll be charmed. The hand-​painted décor is adorable and very Mississippian. There are illustrations on the walls. You can sit at a booth, a table, or at a swivel stool along the bar. You really can’t go wrong.
If you’re looking for a quality breakfast experience, I must insist that you head a bit out of your way, brave the suburban traffic, and make plans at the Donut Shop. You will not regret this decision.

They have a lot of options here, something quick like donuts or sit down for a full breakfast, great food!

Amazing. The best donuts I have ever had. Please try the boudin kolache it is to die for!

Love… LOVE… LOVE!!! this place.
It might be odd, but I tend to base my experience on not only the product/​food/​items the location sells but the «vibe» the establishment/​environment gives me.
From entering the door, the smell of fresh coffee, donuts and a hearty breakfast filled my soul… and nose.
The DOnut Shop (see my photo of the sign out front) is a small place, where you walk and order at the counter, then they bring you your food at your booth/​table.
I didn’t know what to order! Their freshly made donuts were so tempting but after vacationing all week I needed a heartier breakfast to prep for the ride home to St. Louis. I chose the Full Breakfast! … 2 Eggs (over medium) 3 slices of bacon (thick cuts cooked perfectly crisp with a little «give») hash browns, and one biscuit (THE BEST biscuit I have ever had! Fresh, warm soft, buttery, fluffy heaven that needed no jelly or honey and was the perfect pusher/​sopper for my eggs).
Y.U.M!!!
Another perk was their coffee experience. I love a place that gives you a cup and says go to town! And they serve Community Coffee (Chicory Coffee!) If I needed a refill I didn’t need to wait for someone to bring me some, I walked to the counter, filled my cup from their freshly brewed pot, added my goodies in and walked back to my booth. Perfect for me!
Another perk was their décor! It was a small establishment but they have it painted with murals and fun sayings and it was super colorful and inviting.
Another awesome perk was their coffee news newsletter they had setting on each table. A fun read while waiting for your breakfast to be delivered!
Another perk? Yes, this one of a kind place has a drive thru! Awesome.
If I am ever near Richland, MS again… this place is a MUST!!!
Skip the Waffle House next door and walk straight into The DOnut Shop!!!
… wait…
did I mention we also got some donut holes and blueberry donuts to go?
oopsie… HA! …and they were awesome!