Greenbush Bakery
1305 Regent St, Madison, WI, 53715
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Address :
1305 Regent St
Madison, WI, 53715 - Phone (608) 257-1151
- Website https://www.greenbushbakery.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :7:00 am - 12:00pm
- Mon : 7:00 am - 12:00pm
Specialities
- Delivery : No
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
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A S.
This place has a glorious, eclectic mix of donuts! I'm having a love affair with the mint Oreo creme filled donut. Picked up 3 dozen for the office and they were universally loved, from the mint Oreo to the fruity pebbles. I highly recommend spending calories and heading here!
(5)Melissa S.
First of all, is it "donuts" or "doughnuts"? I feel most people spell it like the former, while the latter is the formal, proper way of spelling it (weird thinking of this fried, ring of goodness as "formal"). Anyway, feel free to discuss amongst yourselves. So yes, Greenbush makes THE. BEST. [however you spell the word]. Their old fashioned doughnuts--they have regular or chocolate--are especially divine. They have a wonderful crisp exterior with a tender, cakey interior and pack on just the right amount of sweetness. The apple fritters are amazing, as well. Again, crispy exterior, tender inside with a good amount of cinnamon and apple swirled throughout (though the ones I get at the Farmer's Market may have a *touch* more apples). I'm not a yeast donut fan, but I can definitely scarf down a few of Greenbush's. I love how they sell so many donuts so quickly--I have never had a stale one in the numerous visits to Greenbush I have made. It makes me sad if I have to leave the shop without the doughnut that I want, but it's comforting knowing that they're not going to be selling me a doughnut that's been sitting there for more than a few hours. The service can be sketchy and even downright rude at times, but 1) we're only interacting for two minutes at most and 2) I get to go home with a bag (or box or sometimes a very large box) of Greenbush Bakery doughnuts. All is good in the world, if for only a few minutes, no matter how I'm treated.
(5)Darren B.
Kosher means quality. Great staff, the owner's a goof, and they have the best donuts I've ever had, even beating the famous Voodoo Donuts in Portland. Okay, they didn't have genitalia-shaped donuts, but I consider that a plus. Eat an old-fashioned. Note: I forgot my wallet once and they just gave me a dozen and said "pay me later." So I did.
(5)Natalie P.
The BEST old fashion donuts. I have spent many a drunken nights stuffing my face with these donuts. I have since graduated and moved away, but when I'm back in Madison I have to make a detour just to stock up on these donuts.
(5)Joanne K.
Fantastic donuts, fritters, cinnamon rolls... Super friendly and nice people. Highly recommend! (Though be sure to skip the coffee -- walk down the street to Indie instead.)
(5)Rachael G.
If I could divorce my husband to marry Greenbush donuts, I just might. I mean, he's good for some things, but Greenbush, oh my. I just love thee so! Last year, before moving to Madison, the hubby comes home ranting and raving about Greenbush donuts. I say, ok, sure, whatever..I mean, who doesn't love a donut? But then... I experienced them for myself. So fresh, so moist, so amazing! My favorite is the fritter. I could put one of those suckers down in about half an hour, less if I am hungover. Otherwise, their classic donuts really shine to me. I don't need nothing fancy, give me a good old cake donut and I am happy as a clam. Truly a shining star in the Madison food scene!
(5)Steve M.
So, you want to be the most popular person at your place of work but you're not sure how to go about it? Want to get the attention of that pretty classmate but you're to shy to make a move? Or do you want to feel like a Super Hero but lack the courage and fortitude normally required for it? Well, Son, ! have good news for you! Because if you have a wee bit of cash on your person you can just pick up a box of Greenbush Doughnuts for your next event and you will be promoted to LEGENDARY status by your compatriots! (But only for one day though until they forget about it). But the d-nuts are the best in town and people will know that your not some cad who buys it at the Stop-n-Rob and expects to be thanked for it. Protip; Make sure you buy enough for EVERYONE otherwise those individuals who are left doughnut-less will plot your downfall.
(5)Shanda W.
Greenbush has the best donuts in town, hands down. Their classics are exactly what you expect them to be - cake, old-fashioned sour cream, ect. But they also have Fancy donuts. I'm talking "candy bar" donuts, which essentially mean long-john shaped old-fashioneds with crazy-amazing fillings like caramel and raspberry! They also have fancy filled cake donuts like cream-filled mint Oreo! WHAT!? Their apple fritters are what you dream an apple fritter to be, ooey-gooey with chunks of apple. Its no frills. Don't expect to stay because there is no where to eat. But who needs to stay to eat their donuts? Best part is, they will often give you a "freebie to go" if you order a bunch. Love them. (don't come here if you are on a diet . . .ever)
(5)Rowena N.
Best donuts I've had thus far. Moist and just enough sugar. I would definitely try the blueberry donut, and the cherry donut. Slightly crunchier on one side (from the fry/bake) and moist on the other. It reminded me of muffin tops with better texture. I had a cherry jam-filled bar which was also really good, but a bit sweet for my taste. They take credit cards!
(5)Julie O.
We stopped in based on Yelp reviews. I'm not in agreement with all the 5 star reviews. Our fritter was good and the staff was polite and the price was fair. The donuts were average. Free parking.
(3)Leigh H.
Visiting Madison for the week and had to stop in here. I can't remember when I last saw a straight up local donut shop. I was so excited! This place is exactly as everyone has described, Free (and easy) parking, incredibly inexpensive, delicious donuts, and super friendly staff. I had a sour cream and a straight-up chocolate frosted. They were both super moist and melted in my mouth. The donuts are a very generous size. I had to save part of my sour cream for later in the day and it was still wonderful.
(5)Joe P.
Descriptive phrase: delicious doughnuts (duh). Take all my dollar bills and give me all the corresponding doughnuts, pronto!
(5)Liz A.
Doughnuts or donuts? However you choose to spell it, this place is great. My sister talks about this place all the time so with today being Fat Tuesday, it seemed like a good day to pick up a dozen doughnuts - plus the price is right. $11 for a dozen quality doughnuts, sounds good to me. I'm a fan if the custard filled but we also enjoyed their Oreo doughnut filled with vanilla whipped cream, traditional glazed, a blueberry sour cream and then of course a doughnut with sprinkles. The bakery is small with just a counter and a couple of employees but what else do you really need? If they hadn't told me it was in the strip mall right next to Rocky Rocco's, I probably would have drive right past it. This place does seem to have a lot of foot traffic though with it being so close to the University. Great doughnuts!
(5)C G.
These doughnuts are delicious. The old fashioned style are my personal favorite, but I wouldn't turn down the other varieties if offered ;) I like the classic, basic flavors which highlight how good the actual doughnuts are, but whatever your cup of tea, you'll be happy.
(5)Anna Maria M.
Divine doughnuts; satisfactory service. This is a frequent 'family stop' that I make and usually the assistants behind the counter are accomadating; this afternoon however, this was NOT the case. She couldn't even share a box for a multiple sale, and was unhelpful with the price - only sharing the costs as the selections were made. We tipped as usual just the same.
(3)Shruti W.
I have to admit, I am not a donut person. I have to be in the mood for one to enjoy it, otherwise I find them too sweet and heavy. That being said, I've had Greenbush donuts several times now, and they are REALLY good. I might even be slowly becoming a donut person because of Greenbush. I recommend trying the old fashioned donuts for a crunchier, less common donut experience. The fritters and yeasted donuts are also delicious. If you haven't been to Greenbush yet, you are seriously missing out!
(5)Ashley H.
Classic donuts--no fripperies. All donuts all the time. Varieties include the old fashioned type (sour cream batter), fluffier cake donuts, yeast raised donuts, filled types, and more! My preference is the old fashioned donut; the outside is more like a cruller and more craggyness on which delicious sugar is clinging. Mmm. Blueberry old fashioned donuts and fritters are my favorites! Skip Dunkin, go Greenbush!
(5)Nancy W.
For donuts, this is the best bakery in town, hands down. The custard filled are the best, along with the coconut sprinkled raised and sour cream cake donuts that are glazed. Truthfully, they are all wonderful now that I think about it. Be sure to get more than you think you want or you'll be sorry. Employees are hit or miss. We have had some that are very personable, a guy that never said a word to us in the entire transaction, and a guy that shorted us $10 in change. Lesson learned, always count your change. Donuts this good make overlooking spotty service a little easier, but still prefer the personable guy.
(5)Yolanda G.
One of the friendliest stops I've ever encountered! they greet you with a smile and are super helpful . They have a great array of kosher donuts. The old-fashioned cherry was delicious. There is only one downside, there are no dairy free products. It would be wonderful if one day they could offer dairy free/vegan options.
(4)Michael U.
Items Selected: Apple Fritter Almond Kringle Sour Cream Old Fashioned Blueberry Cake Donut Westward bound for Madison with dinner plans bumped back to seven it was to 1305 Regent Street that I set my GPS and arriving at Greenbush Bakery just after 3:00pm it was much to my surprise that the doughnuts were still frying fresh, the store's two clerks actually in back as I entered, thus allowing me a few minutes to peruse before anyone even realized I'd arrived. Every bit a mom n' pop spot and the sort of place that looks as though it has "been there fooorrrrrever" to feed little Badgers and alumni alike it was first with a startle and then a smile that my server eventually came around the corner and much to my delight it was almost as if he was baring gifts, a full tray of Frisbee-sized fritters glistening beneath wet glaze and still hot to the touch. Quick to procure one $5 fritter and adding on two more $1 rings plus a Wisconsin-staple "Kringle" before paying my thanks and the tab it was immediately to the sunny street that I progressed and with my hotel mere moments away it was just as glaze had set that I dug in, the crispy rim of cinnamon and sugar shattering to pockets of apple amidst lightly fried dough. Truly a textbook fritter without even a hint of oiliness it was likely an effect of such a stellar opening volley that made both the blueberry cake and old fashioned seem rather pedestrian by comparison but with textures and flavor far superior to Milwaukee's Holey Moley at nearly half the price one would still be hard pressed to complain - my only regret being the valuable stomach space filled, thus limiting my indulgence in the almond stuffed kringle whose buttery layers of lamination roused memories of a Mardi Gras King Cake without one ounce of guilt for eating it "out of season."
(4)Scott L.
Their donuts are excellent and I've had them many times. However, I've just as many times been disappointed by an early closing time or a 'sold out' sign on Sunday mornings. I get it, Greenbush, you're an excellent bakery that has a great reputation for fresh food, but it's annoying to try and get a donut three weeks in a row and waste my time driving there. Just make some more donuts or something. Go there really early if you want a donut. Don't go by the scheduled times. Annoying.
(3)Corey D.
WHY ARE YOU OPEN SO LATE! You're trying to kill me, Greenbush. Good thing you're so lovable or I'd really be upset. Current fave is the pumpkin with cinnamon and sugar, and the oreo with awesome creme filling ain't too shabby either. The sour cream will always be my mainstay though, and a perfect reason to give them a visit at 9pm.
(5)El B.
Best doughnuts I've ever had. Bar none. Try the old fashioned glazed to get your baseline.
(5)Alex M.
Fantastic selection of delicious donuts, including some I've never encountered elsewhere. Blueberry cake with maple glaze, caramel-filled "rabbi" (like a buttermilk bar), and an Oreo-crusted cream-filled. For the traditionalists, the old-fashioned glazed was exceptional as well - soft, smooth and crunchy all at once. $11 for a dozen.
(5)Thomas T.
A classic bakery! When someone at work brings in Greenbush donuts, people show up. It's not that grocery store junk you find elsewhere (you know who you are!) Today, in fact, we enjoyed our favorite - a fresh apple fritter. NOM! They are HUGE - not a single serving by any means (though, if you *wanted* to...). For $5, you get a scrumptious piece of love that had a little "crunch" on the outside with the soft and tender baked goodness inside. The flavor pops - a good dose of cinnamon and tangible apple throughout. The donuts are classic - nothing overly fancy, just the favorites you always loved. Even a simple plain white donut with frosting and sprinkles can put a smile on your face. The folks are friendly and helpful. We ring this bell early and often...
(5)Stephanie K.
A staple for any college student. One of the go-to's for stumbling in at 2am during the weekend. Amazing fresh doughnuts all day long and a good variety. Personally, I'm a big fan of cake doughnuts, and always go for the pumpkin whenever they have it. Other than that favorites are blueberry old-fashioned and the Oreo.
(5)Kim M.
Wow! These are so delicous. I was told this place was good... I was not disappointed. Blueberry old fashioned is ah-mazing! So dangerous that this is right around the corner! This is going to be a regular stop!
(5)Allen R.
Kind of hard to find and hidden unless you are looking for it. Also there was a ton of construction around there when I was there but found the place. I got the apple fritter and it was really good. Like everyone else said it was as big as your face. I could only eat about 1/4 of it and had to save the rest for another day. It was fresh but would have been 5 stars if they could somehow keep them warm and serve them that way. Mine was room temp cool and it killed the flavor a bit. I think serving the fritter warm would really make the apple fritter flavor pop and give it the 5 stars it deserves. The place is tiny and there is nowhere to stand inside either.
(4)Timothy L.
Best, I repeat: The best Donuts in Madison. Now, fortunately and unfortunately for me I work very close to Greenbush bakery. This means I have every opportunity to take advantage (maybe a little too often) of their awesome creations. Where do I begin..... Glazed, apple fritters, cream filled, jelly filled, Oreo creamed, cake donuts, Boston crème' Bavarian cream, and it goes on and on. It's hard not to say the selection is impeccable! Let me just make this very clear, these are not your every day grocery store donuts. These are homemade creations that you will be thinking about all day. Perfect donut. Go get one (or two, or three, or four) already! Done!
(5)Meghan H.
I LIKE BIG DONUTS AND I CAN NOT LIE. But how to feed the crave?...a fritter from Greenbush will more than suffice. Blueberry, apple...'tis no matter. If it's got fritter in the name and it's from this place you are sittin pretty. They are $5, bigger than my head, and sooooo good. Eat the whole thing, as I often do (it's hard to share)...and you will start twitching. Really you will, but it is absolutely worth it. If you're new to the donut cult, first of all, welcome. From now onward, visions of sugary balls of dough will forever dance in your head. Your thoughts will evermore be occupied with sweet musings and that is alright. Know that you are in good company and that Greenbush is here to fuel your donut needs. And yes, it is a need. Fritter awesomeness aside, what sets Greenbush apart is the fact that they are open at such odd hours. And by odd I mean that they are open from 6am until at least 11pm during the week and from 6am to 2am on the weekend, if not later. Talk about a constant temptation. I've had the pleasure of experiencing quite a few of their donuts since my first Greenbush encounter, and while most of them have been glorious (especially the Old Fashioned varieties and the Oreo filled), the fritters still rock my world. Oh and each donut (besides the fritters) are $1. Deliciously preposterous.
(5)Sean O.
I don't know why you'd get doughnuts anywhere else. These are really great doughnuts, possibly the best I've ever had. They're very fresh and the store hours are great. It feels kind of cheap giving a no-frills bakery five stars so easily, but they do deserve it. I couldn't do the doughnut justice by describing it, but in the age of manufactured supermarket and chain doughnuts, Greenbush's are a real treat. I recommend trying the "popular" ones first and branching your way out.
(5)Jared W.
This is the place to go for a quick dozen or half dozen. If you want some fresh donuts after hitting the bars or before heading out for an action packed day, this is a great place to stop. I have sampled many of the different options over the years, and the donuts are always fresh and flavorful. The folks behind the counter are courteous and efficient, and they usually chat with the customers and create a fun ambiance. This is a great stop after having a slice at the Rocky's next door!
(5)Justin F.
This was my first time back after almost 15 years. It really says something about a business that maintains the same quality of that span of time. The apple fritters are enormous and unrivaled in the Midwest. If you are in Madison, stop here. You won't regret it.
(5)Kathryn A.
Literally the best donuts I've ever tasted. The Oreo donut is by far the best! Definitely try! Everything is $1 and sometimes the staff is nice enough to give a free donut!!
(5)Craig L.
What can I say, Skip Duncan Donuts, Krispy Kreme and all the other brands out there, GBB makes THE best donuts hands down! Apple fritters bigger than your head, raspberry filled Krullers, the list goes on. Nummy for your tummy!! Thank Marv the owner and his crew for all that numminess!!
(5)John H.
APPLE FRITTERS!!!!!! I have driven an hour out of my way for one. Call first because they do run out...
(5)Kylee R.
This is THE place for donut-lovers in Madison. Cannot speak more highly of this place and their old-fashioneds. Just such a treat.
(5)Amonnies L.
Donuts were okay but nothing too spectacular as the hype makes it out to be. Maybe reading the reviews here made my expectations go through the roof because I expected the sweet tender dough to have a hint of oh just enough hint of butter, sugar, and vanilla extract that just explodes in your mouth and take over my body kind of experience, similar to the infamous Herbal Essence shower commercial. I was severely let down. The way I see it is that the variety of donuts here are more of a novelty more than anything. Although, the apple fritters are very good and the closest I got to getting that "Herbal Essence" experience. They would probably the only thing I would come back for.
(4)Susan S.
Here I am in Chicago, surrounded by trendy lard filled captain crunch covered donut places and all I want is a kosher blueberry donut from Greenbush.
(5)Alex G.
Friendly atmosphere, great and tasty choices, love the muffins!!! Yummmmmm!
(5)Sarah P.
Super good donuts. Hubby had the oreo cookie cream filled donut, the maple glazed donut with peanuts on top, and a chocolate donut. I had the old fashioned and the custard filled donut with chocoate on top. Mmmmmmm I loved both. The oreo donut was hubby's favorite. Great donut shop!
(4)Steve L.
Update (again) - still the best donuts (and more specifically Apple Fritters) in Madison (and quite possibly the surrounding area). Staff is for the most part friendly and helpful, although you'll occassionally find a cranky person behind the counter. Additional tip - if you're Jonesing for a fritter (or any of their other goodies) but are afraid you'll arrive after they're sold out, you can call ahead (up to a day) and reserve whatever your sweet tooth desires. They'll hold it for you. Great donuts, great value. Love this place. And nothing beats a fresh, warm fritter... it's like striking the lottery. 7/12/13 Update/edit: I can confirm with ABSOLUTE CERTAINTY that the best time to grab fresh donuts is in the early evening. I spoke with the staff about it this morning... I had to pick-up donuts for my project team and when I arrived to Greenbush at 8:45am, the donut selection was really picked-over. No fritters, and most of the donuts were suffering from sitting in the case over night. The super helpful staff confirmed the fritters are typically made in the late afternoon/early evening, unless a special order requires a different time. Most of the other donuts are made late in the day as well. So... if you demand the freshest donuts possible, visit in the early evening. Selection will be excellent and the donuts will be superb.
(5)Bobb S.
Past midnight on the weekend and you want to wake up with an extra dose of shame? Come and enjoy all that Greenbush has to offer. I'm a big fan of their apple fritters and crullers. Trust me, shame never tasted better!
(5)Mark C.
Hands down, the best donut shop I've ever been to. The prices are reasonable, a HUGE variety, fresh, great hours and prompt friendly service. What more could you ask for. As I drive by it 3-4 days a week it takes all my will power not to stop there except for every few weeks. Then I have to fight the urge off to only have 1/2 a donut instead of 3 but it makes them taste even better. So that all said, I recommend you try it out...a hidden Madison gem
(5)Christina W.
I went in Monday morning at 8. :/ They open at 8:30, that's all good. I'll just wait for fresh doughnuts. Well they were not very fresh. They were the left over weekend doughnuts. The icing was melty and running off and the dough wasn't as delicious as normal. I was finishing my chocolate doughnut when I noticed the ease as which my teeth ripped through. Grrr. Hollow doughnut. They are resting on their reputation more and more instead of actual fresh deliciousness sugar pastries.
(2)Mark Y.
Doughnuts are on my mind right now, so it was about time that I reviewed one of my Madison favorites The best way I can describe Greenbush is a better quality version of your average Dunkin or Winchell's. Nothing really fancy and unique but good, cheap doughnuts in all shapes and varieties. My favorite.......the cinnamon with apple filling! I hadn't eaten one of these things of beauty since I was a little kid back when parachute pants were acceptable to wear, so when I first walked into Greenbush over two years ago, I had felt as if I won the lottery when I saw a rack full of them! I'm also a sucker for the cream filled doughnuts! Service has always been good, and you cannot beat the price! If I wasn't over 2000 miles away right now, I'd wander into Greenbush and go on a full on doughnut binge.
(4)Maggie V.
Ridiculously huge apple fritters. Delicious sprinkle donuts. Grab a milk to go with it! Best donuts in Madison.
(5)Aaron C.
Great for any drunken night of the week or bringing them into work for a rough morning. Kinda pricey overall for what you get, but the oreo donut is Amazing! So many options, all fresh, and it's the closest your getting to a local bakery, with the exception it's mostly donuts.
(4)Dustin T.
Oreo donuts tasted pretty good. The baked goods did not give me an orgasm but is a little more fun than dunkin donuts
(3)Jill L.
Dear God, the coconut doughnuts. I love them. It's just doughnut, glaze, and coconut but when they come together the result is otherworldly. I feel certain that it melts in your mouth but, like the owl in those Tootsie Pop commercials, I cannot leave the doughnut in my mouth long enough to test my theory. I want to marry coconut doughnut.
(5)Lynn L.
Oh I love Greenbush. I don't know how someone could give this place a bad review. I'm not one to just 'waste' 400-1300 calories on anything... And I will consume 1-3 donuts on each visit. I highly recommend the old-fashioned donut (a bit heavier) and the coconut with vanilla icing (light airy and delicious). One possible reason that someone could have a less than optimal experience... Would be if they went at the wrong time. They prepare their FRESH donuts in the late afternoon, which I think isn't something most people would expect. Go in around 4-5 Mon-Sat for the best selection, but note that they close early in the afternoon Sunday. (Side note: I used to dislike running and started running 6-7miles/day due to my donut consumption... That's commitment to both Greenbush and the fit of my current wardrobe... Woof!)
(5)Robert W.
The best doughnuts I've ever had!! The staff was super friendly. I'm never going anywhere else.
(5)Erin D.
Oh Lord... This is one of those establishments that you LOVE and that you LOVE even more that you live far away so that when you come to town, this is a special treat. So I've been here twice in one weekend...Apple Fritters, sold out both times. However the coconut donuts are to die for. Staff was great, funny and very helpful in helping you full your dozen and more for the road trip home. Makes for a special treat every time I'm in Madison.
(5)El N.
Arrived not even an hour after opening, and the apple fritters were AGAIN sold out. Word of advice--definitely call ahead (a day or so) if you want to try one!! A bigger selection on this second visit, and the oreo and mint oreo doughnuts impressed us, the glazed out-fashioned was once again exceptional, but the regular glazed and regular chocolate (similar to reg. glazed, but with the ring of choc) were pretty average, disappointingly.
(4)Andy J.
Open late for those midnight cravings or bar time food. Best doughnuts in town, hands down. $1 a piece, my only complaint is they don't do the bakers dozen but eh, its one extra doughnut and not worth a knocking them down a star.
(5)Anna T.
In college I lived two blocks away from this place, and have very fond memories of getting donuts here in the wee morning hours with my roommates. They know their audience - open an hour past bar time on Friday nights! All these years later I live in Minneapolis and still think about Greenbush whenever I have a donut craving (which is like every Sunday morning). Planning a trip to Madison in the near future and stopping here is definitely on the list. I see from the other reviews they've kept up with the funky donut trend, but I'm going for the classic coconut donut. Well, maybe I'll try the oreo donut too.
(5)Erin C.
Local and open late, the best combination. I should say I didn't really like donuts until I had a Greenbush donut. Their plain glazed or chocolate glazed cruellers are the best, the perfect combination of sugar and grease, a mouthwatering crunch, and satisfying cakeyness. My go-to donut at other donut establishments is usually the Boston Cream, but the custard filling at Greenbush is a little too sweet, and the icing not chocolatey enough. No matter, because the other donuts are so fantastic I don't even crave Boston Cream anymore. I haven't tried their apple fritter because it is humongous and could feed a small family. I will call in for backup next time. Coffee is self-serve and just okay, but helps wash down the grease. There is also pull-in parking, which is nice. It can be stressful to look for parking on a street like Regent.
(5)Sarah R.
Great donuts. Great people. No other donut in Madison compares.
(5)Brianna W.
I don't get the hype. Their donuts are decent but overpriced. Poor customer service - cashier acted like I was hassling her when I asked what flavors different donuts there were. I love that they are open late, though, and they do satisfy the craving in the wee hours!
(3)Kathy C.
I am a lover of all things dough, but you have to think carefully about the doughnut choices you make at Greenbush. Case in point: my husband ordered a doughnut covered in fruity pebbles to fulfill some sort of childhood fantasy (I'm guessing...fruity pebbles were never my cereal of choice growing up :) The cereal covering the actual doughnut was stale, so you could tell that doughnut had been sitting in the display case for a couple of days. And that makes sense since most people probably wouldn't order this doughnut...maybe just on a whim as was the case with my (hungry) husband)! If you stick with classic selections that get baked on a daily basis due to demand (like the glazed, chocolate covered, or apple fritter) your sweet tooth will be satisfied. Also, I took someone's Yelp advice to ask the staff for recommendations and I was met with a little hostility from the guy working the counter at the time. Maybe he wasn't too keen on having to close the store at 2am (I went in around 7p on a Sunday), but just beware they may become unfriendly when you start asking questions.
(3)Chad F.
I don't know if I just never noticed them before or what, but in the past year or so I have been getting the cookies and cream (or "oreo") donut and seriously, it is amazing. Nothing else to really report on, just the possible addition of this magical hunk of tastiness. Get one!
(4)Karrey S.
We were making one of our several-times-a-year pilgrimages to Madison and I decided I needed some doughnuts ASAP, so I googled "best doughnuts in Madison" and this was the first result. I was not disappointed! I took the advice of several reviews and stopped by in the early evening and bought two dozen assorted to share with friends. The staff was very helpful in getting me the best sampler possible. The doughnuts were intensely fresh and tasty, and the variety was really awesome! We mowed through them over the course of that day's dinner/dessert and breakfast the next morning, with plenty to spare. I recommend getting a variety and cutting them into bites so you can sample the optimal number of flavors. We will be returning.
(5)Ash C.
Great in house made donuts!!! Good prices too. It was our first time going and we will be back! Highly recommend the original
(5)Pearl S.
I can't give a bad review about a doughnut place....Although I was disappointed that my treat here tasted the same as one from KK--not a bad thing though. Albeit it was $0.20 cheaper per fried goodness which is a pro. They had a very interesting Oreo encrusted cream filled doughnut which my BF particularly enjoyed. Not much to keep me coming back and choosing Greenbush's over another chain except that I try to avoid chains when I can.
(4)Philip L.
Best donuts in Madison' possibly ever. Waited 30 minutes for them to open when I realized I got there early. That good.
(5)Stacy S.
This place is amazing! The donuts are sooo good and they even have fat free chocolate milk. The only downfall is their donut selection can be a bit sparse at times which is disappointing. Try the Bavarian cream donuts!!
(5)Amanda M.
Hands down the best donuts in Madison. I love the chocolate cake donuts. I work only a few blocks from there and drive past it going to/from work. It takes a lot of self control not to stop there :P
(5)Kelly N.
Although it is not obviously the healthiest choice for a late night snack, nothing beats a warm, fresh, doughnut from Greenbush. Anything is good when it is fresh out of the oven, but I'm a big fan of the apple fritter. One of the largest doughnuts on the menu, but also one of the most delicious, sugary, treats. Ever. You can pretend like you'll share it with your friends, but I guarantee that once you bite into it you won't want to!
(4)Walter K.
Amazing donuts. Recommend the classic donut just to say you have had one. Side note: they are kosher.
(5)Heather C.
So after reading the majority of the reviews for this place I expected nasty people behind the counter and no fritters. I dared go in because I was curious about the supposed glorious doughnuts. I went there this morning at around 830, and they had plenty of fritters and other kinds of doughnuts. The red headed lady behind the counter was friendly and didn't seemed miffed at all when I asked a couple of questions. She even smiled at me and said "thanks for coming in" as I left. While almost every business trains their employees to say such things, she did not come across as disingenuous. I picked up some doughnuts and they disappeared quickly when I threw them into the middle of a car full of hungry people, (who were not drunk or high.) They were good. I didn't want to fall down and thank the heavens for them, but they were good enough that'll we'll back. I'd certainly go here again before going to Lane's down on Park St, that is, unless I wanted all my doughnuts laced with flies.
(3)Kelly F.
Many of the reviews on here are written by the late-night donut connoisseurs. My perspective is from going to Greenbush weekend mornings. I have been to Greenbush a few times, and they are always out of all the best donuts. I am guessing that all the late-night donut connoisseurs clean them out. Last time we went, my husband and I thought to call ahead to see if our favorites were there before making the trip. The woman on the phone was wonderful and agreed to put aside two chocolate cream filled donuts for my husband and I. When we arrived to pick up our donuts, she told us we should feel free to call ahead any time and they would be happy to set aside our favorites for us. It was a good thing we called ahead because they were out of cream filled donuts by the time we got there and ours were boxed up and ready to go. The $5 apple fritters are huge....as big as your head. My husband and I split one and there was plenty for each of us. These are the best apple fritters I've ever had.
(4)Therese S.
Has to be the best Apple Fritter on the planet! Plus, they have a raspberry Rabbi, which I've never found anywhere else.
(5)AJ S.
Drove all the way downtown so my girlfriends daughter could get a few donuts. Not too impressive. They have a lot of donuts, but they only have a few different types/flavors. I have seen larger selections at most grocery stores. That being said, I walked away paying only 4 bucks for our breafast. Not too bad.
(2)Michael H.
I have little to add, the best damn doughnut I've ever had, period. And, for the reviewer or two who said things like "my grocery store has doughnuts too", or "Dunkin Donuts has more variety" I say please, stop shopping at Greenbush and take your stunted palette back to SAMs Club and leave the best for the rest of us. More for me, that's what I have to say.
(5)Jamie H.
Best donuts in town!
(5)Meghan M.
This place is a must-go! We went there this weekend for the first time and the service was excellent. Not only that, but the doughnuts were exceptional. It has been hard for me to find a good-family owned bakery since I moved to Madison, but here it has been all along! We will definitely be back soon. My favorites were the sprinkle ones and the apple fritter looked amazing. The girl working said they don't make long-johns all the time, mainly for special orders, but I bet those would be great! I may just have to special order some!! Check it out! But...get there early!! Before 7 on a Sunday!
(5)Pauline J.
This place is the best! I was having an argument with my boyfriend about how there was no way this place would be better than this little doughnut shop back in my hometown. The baker overheard and gave us each a free doughnut to help prove the point. I hate admitting it, but my boyfriend was right! This is the best doughnut place ever. All workers are amazingly nice. They don't even get impatient when I get indecisive about which doughnut to get (which I'm always super thankful about).
(5)auburn b.
I walk by this place constantly. It's a diet of the mind not to run in and get an old fashioned each and every time.
(5)Amy R.
How does Greenbush not have 500 five-star ratings? It is a doughnut shop. I would argue the best doughnut shop ever create, and it is open at 2am on Fridays and Saturdays. What are you doing this Friday and Saturday at 1am? Because it sure as hell isn't better than eating a Greenbush doughnut, I can tell you that. Yes, sometimes the doughnuts have a lot of sugar in them, but they Are doughnuts after all. Beautiful doughnuts. Beautiful doughnuts with a delicately crispy exterior. Just enough texture to delight and then you get to the soft, light, and perfectly cooked interior. Sometimes they are even warm, though usually not at 1am. You will not appreciate these doughnuts, even though you tell all of your friends and family about them; even though they made you gain ten pounds. No, you will not appreciate them until you move to a land of barren, dry, cakey, awful doughnuts. It is only then that you will remember midnight stumbles to Greenbush after a night of drinking. Only then will you remember waiting for the damnable 6 bus to show up with with warm Greenbush in your hands. Greenbush was there for me when I needed doughnuts for class or work. Greenbush was there for me when I needed to stay up all night to study. Greenbush, how could you be so cruel to exist and to not follow me everywhere? P.S. Greenbush it took me like a year to lose those pounds, how could you.
(5)Tammie T.
Apple fritters! Pumpkin doughnuts! The best apple fritter I have ever had! Doughnuts are fantastic!
(5)Billy D.
Just stopped in because I heard how big this place was in Madison. Wow. The classic donut was simply the best donut I have ever had. Crunchy, but moist on the inside, not too sweet, with light frosting. The 4 people I was with agreed! Don't miss it!
(4)Clare S.
Don't be confused by the name. This is not a full-service bakery. I've never seen a loaf of bread or a cake in the place. It sells donuts, turnovers, and persians/bismarks. (They might do cookies too.) Apple turnovers I bought on April 6 were EXCELLENT and actually had a good amount of apples and not too much cinnamon. Dough was crispy and airy, just what you want in a turnover. The glazed cake donuts were excellent, even the day after I bought them and they were not greasy tasting. I've had their chocolate-covered custard-filled bismarks and those were good too, but the apple turnovers are THE BEST.
(4)Timothy S.
It's 1 am, you are just coming down from a terrific high and you are ready for some doughnuts. Where do you go? This place! Me and three of my friends once went here and ordered two dozen doughnuts. We ate them all on the way home! My first purchase from this place was a humongous apple turnover in 1976. It was after a Kansas concert. I have been going back ever since. The doughnuts continue to be as good as ever.
(5)Ruairi M.
We were visiting for the half marathon and had to try. Staff were friendly and patient, they answered all, our questions. some quirky types like fruity pebble or Oreo but a lot of the classics like sprinkles, cake or glazed.
(5)Spaulding M.
The ONLY place in Madison where you can get a good fresh donut. Try the Old Fashioned's , as they are the best in my opinion. Remember to get there early on the weekends for optimal selection,but they also make the donuts at night as well, so sometimes 6:30-7:00pm on weekdays works well. Nothing beats a hot donut from the Greenbush.
(5)Nikki F.
My FAVORITE spot for donuts. I often have cravings for these donuts, and I wouldn't even consider myself someone who loves donuts. I'm more of a pastry kinda girl but these donuts are DELISH!
(5)Q D.
Each time I go to Greenbush, I never know what to expect. I went once on a Monday afternoon and there were hardly any doughnuts - no glazed doughnuts at all. The worker told me it was because they got a late start on Mondays. I went last Friday night around 9:30 pm and had 3 of the best doughnuts I'd ever had. I went today (Tuesday) at 2:00 pm and the doughnuts are stale - they are at least a day old. Why not let the customers know that the doughnuts are not fresh in the afternoon so we know not to buy them? Why sell stale doughnuts? If you open at 6:00 am, why are the doughnuts stale at 2:00 pm? It wasn't until I got home and ate a doughnut that I realized they were stale. So, go at night.
(2)Autumn H.
Delicious donuts. Enough said.
(4)Anita L.
A mixed bag. If you must go, try the plain donuts. Avoid the filled donuts with caramel centers that are sickeningly sick and yet lack any flavor. I've had good chocolate donuts before, and Greenbush's are definitely not it.
(3)Kara M.
The donuts are killer. Delicious. Get dressed at 11 p.m. and pile in the car to get donuts kinda donuts. Service is spotty, and I've been in there a couple times and they had no glazed donuts. No glazed donuts, really? Otherwise, definitely a place to go.
(4)Graham H.
These guys are famous for their 3 pound apple fritters but also have top-notch doughnuts. Open quite late sometimes, it makes for stellar munchies after a trip to the Regent-area bars.
(4)Kim V.
I'm writing this while enjoying one of Greenbush's very own double chocolate glazed doughnuts - perhaps all this chocolate-y goodness is clouding my current judgement, but these are the absolute best doughnuts you'll find in Madison. No wonder this is a bakery that students, families, and lovers of all things baked and glazed tend to frequent. Absolutely delicious and cheap to boot. It is true that certain varieties tend to sell out quickly - as others before me have mentioned, the apple fritters are killer and extremely popular. The Oreo doughnuts and classic glazed with sprinkles tend to disappear, too. Don't let that deter you, though - I've never been disappointed with anything I've had from here, even if it wasn't my first choice of the day.
(5)Jenny L.
Mmmm, Greenbush donuts are da bomb. So good, especially when you get them WARM. No five stars because of the crabby staff and they are a bit expensive.
(4)Benjamin W.
I did not want to like these. I thought, how could a donut inspire such a greatness. I have tasted Randy's Donuts and Stan's Donuts in LA. I long for the old fashioned donut of Chock Full O Nuts in NY, Dunkin Donuts have become boring and plastic, so I had low expectations when I arrived here at 7:00 am on a Sunday. BTW, the apple fritters were all sold out??? I need to get a fritter. Anyway, they were good donuts. They live up to the hype. Congratulations Greenbush on bringing greatness and quality back to the donut. Suggestion - a powdered jelly filled, please.
(5)Allison D.
Greenbush offers the perfect a-bar treat. They're open late on the weekend (2-3am, if I recall), cheap, and absolutely delicious. I recommend the caramel Rabbi, sour cream, and Oreo donuts, but you can't go wrong with any choice at Greenbush. Check out the Daily Cardinal on Fridays. They usually have a 2 for 1 coupon for Greenbush donuts.
(5)Jasmine N.
Best doughnuts ever! It was my first time there and the girl behind the counter was so nice and helpful! I will be back :-)
(5)Matthew L.
In college 2 of my roomates worked at Greenbush Bakery. Every night they would bring home a box......they never got old!!! Years later I can still feel the sugary goodness melting in my mouth. Simply heaven.
(4)Kris H.
Love this place. Sometimes the owner works the counter and I love that. Makes me happy to support local business when I can eat an awesome donut and chat with the owner and hear about his fav's
(5)Andrew R.
Best dougnuts in the world!!! I'm not even kidding when I say that. This place is the mecca for anyone who loves a good donut. I don't even care that sometimes the guy working the counter isn't too enthused about his job. The donuts are delicious. Not cheap but not expensive either. And they're used to be 2 for 1 coupons in the student papers. This place was open late, especially on the weekends. The triple chocolate ones were always the best. Chocolate donut with chocolate icing, filled with chocolate custard. How could you go wrong?! Pretty sure they make a fresh batch of donuts around 4 pm every day. You should call and ask before you stop over. The fresh warm doughnuts are heavenly! Can't wait to go back. Also if you're watching your weight. Stop kidding yourself. Walk away immediately.
(5)Adam M.
Madison's Donut Hole ... Greenbush is centrally located on Regent St. Hours conveniently run from 6AM-12AM. The service is helpful and patient. Donuts are supreme. They cost $9.00/dozen, but the quality of a kosher Boston Cream donut is well worth the little extra you'll spend. Although I have only tried their donuts, their other baked goods appear to meet the same rich standards.
(5)Heather T.
Yep, these are the greatest donuts in the world. 'Greatest' doesn't even cut it. How about 'heavenly'? It's like god himself taught the bakers at Greenbush how to make these donuts, and then told them the key to success was to sell the goods cheaply--then to stay open until bar time, and sometimes give them away to the drunks. Yes, Greenbush is a wonderful bakery.
(5)Kurt B.
A wonderful donut shop by any standard in any city. One of Madison's gems. Their old-fashioned sour cream cake donuts are phenomenal and you can find them at Willy's. Plus it's kosher.
(5)Kate M.
My friend Greg and I used to have this thing called "The Greg and Kate special" which meant that we'd walk to Greenbush at whatever hour of the night when doughnuts were the only thing to satisfy our hunger (they're open really late on weekends, I think at least 2 a.m.) and each get three, yes, three doughnuts and a pint of milk. (Really putting my fast metabolism to work). This was always one of the happiest moments of the weekends. Greenbush doughnuts just make you happy. They always taste fresh outta the oven, they have a million varieties (cake and raised along with cinnamon rolls and other kinds of pastries), AND they're kosher. What more do you need?
(5)Daniel B.
The best donut shop in the world. Selection varies by day of the week (Thursday night is the best time) but there is usually always something to come home with. I suggest the "old fashioned" or "custard filled". Always friendly service and very affordable (just under a dollar a donut). If I get the death penalty the apple fritter will be my last meal.
(5)Joe N.
Worst customer service i have ever experience. The snot nosed kids who work there just harass you for the sake of it. Does that girl still work there? I think she was abused by donuts when she was a kid or something. If you have a problem with them just get in touch BBB.org If they get a certain number of complaints they will get fined and the owner will think twice about who she/he is hiring.
(1)Jay M.
Some of the best donuts I have ever eaten. Insanely tasty. Very fresh. A dozen is 10 bucks, which I really don't mind. I'm not local, but I make it a point to stop in every time I'm in town. I have never had a bad donut in this place.
(5)Alarik R.
I am confused. I have been here twice and had donuts worse than Copps. OK, I will try a few more options. 1. Go at 1AM. 2. Go at 4PM. I don't know whats wrong with me but this place seems overrated.
(1)Jason M.
The donuts here are good but not fantastic. But the Donut food scale starts at a 5 and ends at a 10. Even a bad donut is pretty good.
(3)Justin W.
I dare you to resist the smell of sweet delectable donuts as you walk by this place. I double dog dare you. It is impossible. Regardless of whether it is 2am or not, they are good all the time. The fritters are outstanding also. You can get one and have breakfast for a good three or four days. And this is the best cure for when the world has you down. I swear to god that the lady who usually works there in the mornings is the most cheerful person on the planet, and she was always throwing in bonus donuts. "You look like you could use another one of these," she'd say with a wink. Mental health professionals take note.
(5)Dave S.
Amazing bakery, incredible donuts. Always impeccible quality and variety.
(5)Sarah H.
Sometimes when I'm up visiting the boy and he says "let's just get a pizza tonight" I pick rocky rococo's over Ian's (which is much closer and a little cheaper for our usual order) just so that I can pop on over to Greenbush while I'm waiting for the pizza. I have missed out on the filled ones (jelly filled is my preference) every time since my very first experience, but the chocolate covered yeast ones will do in a pinch! Verrrry tasty and for some reason they always seem fresh, even if you keep a few for the morning! The employees can be a little snarky, but who cares?
(4)Kristin P.
All I can say is warm fresh apple fritters (especially appreciated when I tailgate during badger games)...Mmmm
(5)Steve S.
Love their old fashioned donuts and apple fritters! Best bakery I've come across in madison.
(5)Lori E.
This is a place you have to go to if you're having a late night in downtown. Everything is always delicious.
(5)J M.
Great filled doughnuts. We used to get a box of these every Friday night at work (I worked second shift). Good memories.
(4)Chris S.
Good donuts, no denying it. Just a hard place to get to being in the center of the campus area. I almost envy the students. They have no idea how good they got it with this caliber bakery in the area.
(4)Mio S.
When I was living on the West side of the campus, this was my temple after getting drunk in the neighborhood. Their donuts is light, fluffy, and delicious. It probably contributed to some weight gains since I started UW, but life needs Greenbush once in a while.
(5)Vickie M.
I have been coming here for 15 years or so, and have never once been disappointed. The lady who is virtually always behind the counter greets my kids and I like family, and even remembers which ones we like best. The old fashioned varieties are my favorites (I think they're made with sour cream) but my kids love the cream filled ones. When my dad visits from Philly he makes sure we always get there once since, as he says, these are the best donuts he's ever had - and the guy has had a lot of donuts in his day. And here's a little known secret - if there's a variety you just love, but they are always out by the time you haul yourself down there in the morning, you can call them the day before, and they will have your favorite all boxed up and waiting for you when you finally get there. Ok, it takes a little advance planning, but it is so worth it. We have never, ever, been disappointed with this place - and that's why I will keep going back.
(5)Christopher H.
2 fritters will fit in box for a dozen donuts, nuf said. incredible.
(5)Adam E.
KOSHER MEANS QUALITY. I'm not even Jewish, but I believe Greenbush when they say that, because they serve some of the best donuts I've ever had. Strongly recommended. KOSHER MEANS QUALITY.
(5)inggrid l.
I remember those 2 a.m trips from Regent Apartment to this store, just before they closed. Some fresh donuts on stressful final days... I couldn't ask for more.
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