Wook Chung
Great donuts at a cozy yet modern interior. It has a bit of the 70s retro feel but they pull it off in a contemporary way. The store is on the 2nd floor of the City Center plaza that is connected to the Marriott. It's sad to see most storefront empty or shut down but Cardigan is running strong.
The donuts are fresh and soft. They pull off all the fundamental types well: the old fashioned, cake, as well as the glazed. With great dough, you really can't go wrong regardless of the format. The donuts themselves are not too sweet which is awesome. And yes, those with the bacon bits on top somehow meld well with the rest of the cream and bread. Overall, an all-rounder A-level shop.
I wouldn't consider this the absolute very best donuts. But definitely 5 stars based on price, atmosphere, and the value they provide.
Bethany Brodhagen
A friend recommended this donut shop when we visited the Twin Cities, and man, am I glad we checked them out. Their cake donuts were some of the most moist and flavorful we have ever had. Their coffee was also perfectly made. It's a good thing I don't live near by or I would buy a half dozen weekly.
Chris Montan
Placed an online order with ease and the staff were incredibly friendly when I picked it up. Their store is quite spacious with modern aesthetics which I enjoyed. Plenty of space for dining inside and so many different donut flavor varieties. The pumpkin pie cruller was absolutely divine! Every other donut I got for my family was also delicious, and we plan to come again when in Minneapolis.
Kyle Sendgikoski
Super light yeasted donut(raised bar) with a soft flour+sugar+milk frosting holding the abundance of sprinkles. Standard old fashion (sour cream) has the perfect hint of tang and is well balanced with moistness and sweetness.
Monday special seems hard to refuse (free coffee with 2 donut purchase).
Jason Zimmerman
I have been meaning to try Cardigan Donuts for quite some time, but every time I am about to order, I stop myself. Today I finally pulled the trigger and ordered a dozen for delivery, and oh man am I happy I did. So far I've tried the caramel delight, and the pumpkin pie old fashioned, both of which were absolutely stupendous! The apple pie and apple fritter/cinnamon sugar ones are beautiful looking, and the basic raised glazed/glazed old fashioned/boston cream donuts looks remarkable as well. These may be the best donuts I've ever had in my life. I'm really impressed. It's a bit pricey (roughly $29 for a dozen donuts), but you get what you pay for, so I thought it was totally worth it. I strongly suggest giving them a try, and I will definitely order again (just not too often or I'll get even fatter than I already am!!).
Ollie Cline
Very quiet in the morning with amazing, fresh donuts (super large selection too!). Both novelty and classic options. Maybe the most amazing latte I've ever had in a long time with the most amazing, fluffy foam
Pete Boisclair
Wow! One of my favorite donut shops now after my first time here and I LOVED the coffee cake donut the most! I also really liked the chocolate iced sprinkled cake donut and the caramel delight. They had four pans of donuts left when I arrived in the mid afternoon, but still plenty of variety which I appreciated a lot. The place was very clean and the barista/ cashier did an excellent job making my drink and was very friendly and welcoming. I’ve already recommended this place to multiple friends and relatives!
abitofjess
Really delicious and fresh donuts! Most significantly, the Old Fashioned donuts were some of the best we've ever tasted! Unique and melt in your mouth perfection. Definitely our go-to place every time we're in Minneapolis!
Laura Arnfelt
Best Donuts I've ever had, my favorite place to go! They also have great iced coffee.
Arielle Tiamiyu
I came on a whim and kept things simple with the Old Fashioned Donut. Boy were they good!!!! They've got the texture down to a SCIENCE. Dense and moist on the inside, with that thinly iced putter crust. So amazing! 10/10. My daughter who is a donut aficionado loved. We'll be back.
bob porter
Man, these are some righteous doughnuts. And as I read in other reviews, the coffee is fantastic too. That is from a former Starbucks employee. We went two days in a row and the employees were friendly. Just a great experience all around.
Patrick M
In town for a conference, we tried a donut on the second day, and it became a daily habit for the remainder of the trip. I will say they have the best donuts I have ever had in my entire life. It will never happen, but if I was on death row and had to pick a final meal, I would have a dozen of these donuts.
Paul H
MN2022: There for a quick breakfast before touring MN. Nice, neat and clean. Very friendly staff. Very quick to get your order. Relaxing comfortable settings for just talking. Very good coffee. Loved the doughnuts.
Lydia Nielsen
I love this place! The donuts are all spectacular. The staff are really friendly. I’ve only had the drip coffee but it was good, and I love that there’s a bar to add your own lil flavorings to your cup (see photo).
Dan DeBaun
Cardigan has my favorite donut in Minnesota (their old fashioned). It's a must try! They also catered donuts to our recent wedding and made it super easy. They delivered the donuts straight to our venue and added them to our donut wall. So many guests commented on how good the donuts were! Highly recommend visiting them or their delivery/catering options.
Braeden Burns
Jake was unbelievably kind and helpful. He is engaging and very knowledgeable of the menu and baking process. Any business would be lucky to have him as an employee. The maple bars are the best I’ve ever had and the glazed donuts are excellent as well.
Asbah Hadi
UPDATE: Was informed by a person at the shop (11/20/2020) that they fry their donuts in a mixture of soybean oil, beef fat and lard (pork fat). I sadly cannot consume them unless they switch to non animal fats 😭. COULD 2020 GET ANY WORSE?!
Warning: these donuts cause euphoria.
These are by far the BEST donuts I have ever had (I've had donuts from around the US). The raised donuts are soft, pillowy deliciousness. My favorite are the jam donuts, as they are a balance between sweet and tart. They make the jam in house and my favorites so far have been lemon curd, raspberry jam, blueberry lemon, strawberry rhubarb, and sweet cherry. I can't say I've met a jam donut I didn't like here.
Their selection of specialty donuts varies by week. This week they had banana cream pie. One word: WOW! My husband and I inhaled these donuts. It was a raised ring donut with a salted caramel/butterscotch glaze with banana pastry cream in the middle. I'm so sad we only got two of these.
My husband likes apple fritter donuts so I got a cinnamon apple fritter donut. Unfortunately, the fritter was raw in the middle. That was a bummer.
If you don't like jam or specialty donuts, they also have classic raised rings or old fashioned. I don't like overly sweet donuts and I find this donut shop to be just the perfect amount of sweetness.
I'm salivating just writing this review.
Jeff Luttrell
Donut selection is varied and full of modern, interesting flavors! The store itself was clean and seating ample for early morning visit. Staff were pleasant enough for what it was!
Sarah Blu
Best service best donuts! They make the very best blueberry donuts ever. Their old fashion are super good also, plus they always have unique creations to try. Today we had raspberry lime.
Cardigan Donuts is the perfect balance of comfort and innovation. Love how friendly and beautiful the atmosphere is too. This place is a must for everyone.
Kristie Gorman
I love this place! Heard about it on the Jason Matheson show. Stopped in yesterday and got a glazed raised and a sprinkle cake donut. The glazed is hands down one of the best I have ever had. I'm not usually a fan of cake donuts because I find they are often dry but that was not the case here. The sprinkle cake donut was so good. The customer service was on point as well. This place is a keeper. I will definitely be back!
Dustin Hershberger
This is the best donut shop in the state! Great donuts, great coffee, a great place to hang out. I love this place
Emily Waitz
Cardigan Donuts is the best and worst thing about my walk to work. I love the kombucha samples at the register (great marketing) and the "old fashioned" donuts are truly the best. I actually can't get past that particular donut because it's so perfect. (The other donuts look fantastic.) One of my favorite parts of visiting the shop is how the staff treats me as a customer. So nice, friendly, and helpful. They really seem happy to be there! All in all a great place. The "worst" part is only what it would do to my waistline if stopped in as often as I wanted to...
Sam Yee Yick
I've had Cardigan Donuts many times over. I even had a meeting with my boss here once; a donut and a cup of coffee makes for a great meeting! Today though, I went into Cardigan, ordered two donuts, and went up to the register. Now I fully assumed that they accepted Samsung Pay due to their fancy-looking registers. Sadly, they did not. Dismayed, I gave them a little flack for not accepting it, and was ready to leave my bag of donuts with them and walk back to my office. But I didn't end up doing that! One of the guys at the register looked into my bag, and then told me it was okay, I can have my donuts on the house, come back again and bring some friends! I am floored. What customer service, and well, kindness! Way to run a business guys! You've now earned a dedicated customer (I already was, but that's beside the point). The donuts are yummy, and to add to it, they have heart. Thanks! I'll be back and yes, I'll pay for my donuts too. Keep up the humanity guys...the world can always use more of it. :)
Benjamin Jensen
I've tried most of the other gourmet shops, and they're good, but honestly, these are the best donuts in the Cities. Cardigan is the Highlander of Mpls donuts: "There can be only one."
Jeffrey Orosz
Donuts: The old fashioned and strawberry rhubarb are great!
Coffee: They have no idea what's going on. I ordered a Cortado after which they asked me if I wanted a 12 or 16oz and what flavor?!? Then I was charged incorrectly, and ended up with a 3ish oz drink kinda like a cortado, but kinda like a macchiato. It wasn't good.
EDIT: I came back for a second visit and it appears they have ironed out the coffee-kinks. I ordered a cortado again, and while the flavor is pretty good (not great), it was certainly well-made by Kevin. The old fashioned was just as good as the first time.
Jena De
No doubt the best doughnuts you’ll find in downtown Minneapolis! They also do 50% off at the end of the day �
Devan Christopher Williams
Today was my first day hearing and trying this place. THEE best in downtown Minneapolis. The line was long, but it didn't seem that way. The efficiency and quality service received has definitely made this my #1 go to spot when I order for my team!
Katie Snow
I’ve been here several times so far for the mouthwatering donuts! Price break when you buy 8+ donuts. Cozy and welcoming shop, great variety of yogurt bowls & drink options (including kombucha). Kid friendly is also a plus.
Jessica Simmer
Seriously amazing atmosphere, location, and the nitro cold brew coffee on tap was incredible. Oh, and the donuts were the most phenomenal, beautiful, delicious creations I've eaten, and words alone cannot do justice to what Cardigan Donuts has created in the City Center. Absolutely incredible.
Ashley Jordahl
I love having a donut shop very close to where I work! My company has a lot of meetings and it's nice to get coffee and donuts all in one stop. The shop itself is very inviting and not to mention the staff and their customer service is FANTASTIC!!!!
Mike Heenan
Nothing but the headies! Donut game on point. This place will do you proper.
Troy Mathias
My experience was great! Try the Bacon Donut! It's like breakfast in your mouth!
Maureen Connor
Friendly people, great donuts and amazing drinks! I found my new donut shop!
Vicki Lewis
It has a great atmosphere and even better donuts! Highly recommend!
Cindy Joyce
I love this place. Was just there today and hope to be back soon. Had an amazing donut creation called something like pecan pie. It was heavenly. Then sipped on one of the best miel's I've had in a long time. Great friendly staff.
Nathan J Gater
I thought the atmosphere was great, nice open space yet cozy at the same time. The nitro brewed coffee was delightful and the doughnuts are the best I've ever had.
Natalie Ruotsinoja Durk
Hands down - best donuts in Minneapolis! The gold boxes are dynamite!!!
Wednesday Reos
Cardigan donuts for thé win. The staff are always nice and the donuts So tasty.
Ashley Allen Bull
The atmosphere is warm and inviting, the staff is nothing short of fantastic, and the donuts are second to none.
Krissy Jackson
Despite having a rocky first impression, the team at Cardigan Donuts invited me back and corrected a simple mistake. With excellent customer service and a warm welcome, the staff righted the situation and left me very satisfied. Try the black eye donut and nitro cold brew! They were both fantastic choices. Thank you again for outstanding customer service. Welcome to the neighborhood!
Jason Holmers
Amazing donuts. Cold press coffee on tap! This place has it all!
Douglas Vick
Love.............Love..............Love! Thank you for opening at City Center. We need a good donut house in central downtown minneapolis!
Ashley Boileau
The donuts here are so good! I enjoyed an apple fritter that was unbelievably fresh and full of flavor. I love that it was sweet but not " I need a dental visit" sweet. Looking forward to gaining many pounds as a result of it being directly across the skyway from Target City Center location :)
Dan Wolfgram
Amazing!!! The Executive Chef, Dan, is a Mad Scientist of Baking!!! The things he dreams up are nothing short of amazing.
John Roise
Best ever! What a place! Donuts and coffee, 2nd to none. Don't miss out.
Chris Bigger
Shit was lit, fam. Here are my extra characters .
Max Lundeen
The donuts and coffee here are awesome! The BEST old fashioned donut I have ever had. I get donuts here almost weekly and love them all!
Christina Whatley
LOVE the donuts here! Brought some into work today to celebrate my last day and they got rave reviews from my colleagues too. Also, I pre-ordered and the pre-order and pick up process was quick and easy.
Todd Monroe
It was difficult to walk away with a box of only six donuts. The BEST old-fashioned donut I have ever eaten!
Tracey Waldron Grant
The donuts were fresh, lite and flavorful. �
I will be back for sure
Nikki Jorgensen
SO YUMMY!! Great environment and delicious donuts!
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