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Varsity Donuts
704 N Manhattan Ave, Manhattan, KS 66502, United States
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Ky
Review №1

Unique options, but we didnt care much for them except for the Fruity Pebble one nor the coffee. The original glaze was really weird tasting. We threw it out. A lot of people, one worker wasnt enough. However, she was really friendly and pleasant and its a cute place.

De
Review №2

Awesome unique flavors! Staff is always nice and doughnuts are fun. I always stop by when I visit Manhattan. Be sure to go early, the line can get long! Its worth the wait.

An
Review №3

OMG one of my home town favorites! This place has a huge selection of Tasty treats, the smell of sugary donuts wafts into your face the moment you open the door, it’s pretty much heaven! Buy a half dozen, a whole dozen, as much as you can eat! Baked fresh daily and so delicious please stop by to try these tasty treats. Happy travels- A

Jo
Review №4

It’s an Old Timey donut shop with tile mosaic floors and an old drugstore counter converted to a donut display. They also rent bicycles. It’s definitely worth a visit. They have a unique donut selection and friendly counter service.

Ki
Review №5

I love me a donut. I have read two reviews that said these Donuts arent unique or special. Did they walk into the wrong shop? Even if you dont like how they taste they are unique. Got to say though, the last two times I have been in here, I have had to walk out as the line was long and there was only one person working. Each new person to be waited on with buying a dozen donuts that their child had to scrutinize everything before they were packaged up.

Me
Review №6

Always perfect donuts! Busy place but fast. I love the piano and available board games. I may need to add to their collection. Will, obviously, we back soon!

Ka
Review №7

Always the best donuts! Love the unique flavors.

LA
Review №8

Love this place! Donuts were amazing. Parking was tuff but well worth it

Ni
Review №9

Solid donuts! Definitely come earlier in the day for the best selection.

Da
Review №10

Our family simply loves Varsity Donuts. Not only are the donuts amazing but the staff is great too. We have collected a decent amount of their cool merch as well.

Er
Review №11

Staff was sort of friendly kind of stuffy. The donuts were full of flavor and priced perfect!!

Mi
Review №12

This is the most amazing donut shop! Ive been to places like voodoo but nothing beats varsity. They have great flavors and unique donuts. My absolute favorite is the blueberry Otis, its like blueberry muffin batter that melts in your mouth. The staff is awesome and so is the location, you can play games, the piano or just talk donuts.

Ni
Review №13

Best donuts in town. Dont waste your money at Dunkin.

Mi
Review №14

I normally don’t write reviews but, I would sell both of my kidneys to buy a box of these donuts. They are so amazing that they will forever have my business. I love this place so much!

co
Review №15

Did 200 donuts for our wedding and it was perfect!

Do
Review №16

Great donuts. Alittle bit pricey. Go early as they get very busy.

Er
Review №17

Creative and delicious donuts. Im so glad that we stopped here and picked up a half dozen.

Jo
Review №18

Omg let me just say wow. I am a donut fan and love to try new ones all the time. This place is so awesome and full of some totally amazing donuts. I will so be going back before we move.

Ka
Review №19

The best Donuts around in Kansas, not hard to believe. Have special made seasonal donuts that Im hoping to try soon

Ca
Review №20

This is a fantastic local donut shop with a historic flair. I waited in line for a while and the line is a bit awkward because of the placement of the check-out on the side wall of the shop not far from the front door, but the pricing of the donuts, their excellent quality, and the friendliness of the staff are unmatched.

Ju
Review №21

One of my favorite donut shops in the area! Obviously, the donuts are delicious. The downer is that they rotate variety, so they don’t always have my favorites. The vibe of the shop is fantastic. The shirts/merchandise is fun and the employees are friendly. Always a stop when I’m in the area!

Da
Review №22

Our 2-year old loves it, and i am on his side! We love going in for Sunday donuts. Great variety, great taste, and excellent value.

Ri
Review №23

With the raving reviews, I was expecting a lot more. The place is cute but it lacks a decent donut. Donuts were stale old donuts. Dryer that a prairie wind. It disappointed!!

Kr
Review №24

Great tastes, location is difficult to reach, and I just cant afford but once in a great while

Kh
Review №25

Varsity Donuts 🍩 is a nice place spend your time in. I like there donuts, also good Wi-Fi connection

Ci
Review №26

Great donuts and pastries in aggieville in Manhatten Kansas

ri
Review №27

GET DA BLUEBERRY DONUTS !!! U WILL NOT REGRET 😎

Ky
Review №28

Manhattan staple, a must stop for out of town guests. Love Varsity. You will be Man-happiness you went here. Kids love it!!! Very popular on the weekends.

S.
Review №29

Im a donut person. I try and get a donut from every new place I visit. I was passing through Manhattan and saw Varsity Donuts and was like awwww yis. Their selection to choose from was amazing. They have a donut there called the Honeymooner in a vanilla flavor that was so dang good Id drive all the way back from Virginia just to have again.

Br
Review №30

Nice location. Can see how it could get crowded quickly, so Id advise showing up as close to open as possible.Great atmosphere. The t-shirts, stickers, and patches are fun to look at and caught my wifes attention before the doughnuts did.As for the doughnuts, we tried each kind of cake donut to really decide which ones would be our favorites. We generally liked all the cake ones, with the chocolate frosted, blueberry, and funnel cake standing out as our initial favorites.The price was decent, but more expensive than Dillons or a gas station, but we feel that the quality was in-line with the price. They also sell a bakers dozen, so bonus donuts are always a plus.All in all we like Varsity donuts and will definitely go back.

La
Review №31

Good donuts that are so fun! Glad I stopped in while visiting Kansas.

J.
Review №32

If you dont eventually go and get you some of those wicked tasty donuts they serve-up at Varsity, then Im positive youre doing at least one part of your life the wrong way. Go get that donut.

Ju
Review №33

Yummy donuts and friendly service

Cr
Review №34

Great service, amazing donuts.

Ch
Review №35

I had the Boy Scout donut with toasted coconut and my wife had a lemon donut. Both were outstanding! Want to go back for the donut with bacon on top.

Li
Review №36

Hey, Hey, Varsity!In Manhattan, KS, there’s a little area outside of Kansas State University called Aggieville. It’s filled with bars, restaurants, cute shops and a donut shop called Varsity.In this 1929 building, the former drugstore stills holds its dated charm that’s a breath of fresh air to all that is “new.” From the moment you walk in, the hand-laid mosaic tile floor, old wood cabinets, shelving, barstools and booths make you feel right at home.Varsity serves traditional donuts and quirky top sellers like, Oreos-and cream-topped Fat Tire, bacon maple or with character faces like Cookie Monster. Besides donuts, Varsity sells a wonderful selection of T-shirts, bumper stickers, patches, buttons and patches. I like the fact that they also rent bikes or have an array of board games that offers you, friends and families to stay awhile and enjoy one another’s company.Overall: This small shop has a wonderful small town feel that invites you to take a moment to gather your thoughts and just breath.

Em
Review №37

A town favorite and for a reason. My mom remembers it from when she went to college, and in her words, its still just as amazing as when it began. The truck is a great place to hangout at night on the weekends and get fresh hot donuts. The line is usually very long, but goes through insanely fast. The staff is really friendly and fun. Everyone loves Varsity!

sh
Review №38

Nice little doughnut shop with really cute decor.

Cl
Review №39

Wonderful selection of yummy delights

Vi
Review №40

Twists and glaze are the best. We are not cereal pastry lovers. My co workers love the cereal donuts.

Ni
Review №41

Tried 4 different donuts and grabbed a coffee. The place is very cute and the service is excellent.

Cl
Review №42

Varsity is always great. Designer donuts are fantastic and they frequently have new flavors. We had the red velvet and the scout. Both great.

To
Review №43

Best donuts around. Love the red velvet! Occasionally hit the Varsity food truck late night for grilled mac and cheese!

Al
Review №44

Varsity is a cute little donut shop with an interesting and very cute variety of donuts to choose from. Theyve for games for kids and adults and its a nice place to go for a quick morning treat.

Sa
Review №45

Beat donuts, friendly service, great atmosphere inside!

Gr
Review №46

Great food, fast and friendly service, one of our grandsons favorite places to go when they visit Manhattan

Ma
Review №47

Amazing donuts. Everyone should go here

An
Review №48

These donuts are absolutely amazing. Like they say, donuts make people happy.

Yv
Review №49

Love the donuts here! Bogo after 3pm is always a bonus.

An
Review №50

Varsity has the best donuts in town! Theres such a friendly atmosphere and the donuts are amazing

Te
Review №51

Friendly and tasty!

Ra
Review №52

Delicious, as usual. Quick service as well. Ill definitely be back.

Si
Review №53

LOVE LOVE LOVE THE DONUTS! NEVER DISAPPOINTED!

Ma
Review №54

I had my baby shower here and it was amazing. We decorated donuts, the little kids got to play in the dough. Great atmosphere and very kind staff.

Ty
Review №55

Amazing donuts. Very friendly staff. The building is phenomenal.

Sh
Review №56

The shop itself is really cute. Good place to hangout. The problem is that the donuts were just kind of basic. We got the Scouts Honor & Red Velvet donut neither were great. Just seemed like a basic donut in comparison to other specialty donut places.

Ma
Review №57

I moved away not long ago, bu lt always make this a stop when Im in town. Best donuts ever

Si
Review №58

Never disappointed! Very yummy!

Ki
Review №59

Fun place to get donuts. The donuts are more on the cute side. They taste like pretty much any other donut with the exception of having some flavors. The shop itself is very cute and they have a ton of tshirts. There is a ping pong table and games. Would be a fun place for kids. It is unique to this town. We got the thin mint, cannonball, the christmas tree and the malted one. All tasted pretty similar with only a few changes of flavor. I would go back for a fun sweet treat.

Ma
Review №60

Delicious donuts and the coffee is good too. Always a good choice.

He
Review №61

Bacon maple donuts are the best.

Es
Review №62

Good place to relax and unwind. looking forward to a return trip.

Dr
Review №63

Great donuts and awesome service with a unique, fun ambience.

Su
Review №64

Best donuts in town- probably the state!

Jo
Review №65

Varsity Donuts are the best

Je
Review №66

Yummy! Best donuts in town!

Da
Review №67

Oh my goodness if youre in Manhattan KS you got to get you a dozen 13! Ive been known to eat allot of donuts and Ill place this donut on the top of the list! Even delicious the next day 🤗 many different flavors and styles to choose from even had sugar free (didnt try that one 😂) My family knows if we are in Manhattan we are stopping there no matter what time if day 😎

Em
Review №68

The donuts are good, but the customer service is disappointing.

Ar
Review №69

Flavorful and unique donuts, fun atmosphere! They also had a bunch of cute Variety Donut merch if youre into that!

Ke
Review №70

Excellent donuts!

Ca
Review №71

I hosted my little one’s birthday ‘play date’ here. The staff was friendly and patient with all the toddlers when serving and demonstrating the donut activities. The kids were able to play with donut dough, color on provides coloring pages, and they even got to dip and decorate their own donut! Everyone had a blast. The cost was more that reasonable, and I hardly had to do a thing!**Be sure to bring plenty of wet wipes-you’re going to need them!

Du
Review №72

Donuts Donuts and More. They make some good creations. Make sure to try the Maple Bacon Bar. The wildcat is good too. For Late night snack make sure you visit the food truck parked out back.

Ab
Review №73

I know someone who works here and they said that some staff tested positive for coronavirus. I wasn’t going to leave a review until they posted on their socials that they were only closing for a few days to clean and let their staff get tested. They need to be honest with the public about this very serious health issue. I will not be returning.

Ra
Review №74

Donuts are great. Get them at Varsity.

Ma
Review №75

My Grandsons tapeworm very much enjoyed the Bacon Mac and Cheese that the nice people at the truck gave him!! 😃 I recommend the food here very much. I come here often :)

Br
Review №76

This is a really nice place to go do with family or friends! Ive been here on a few occasions and each time I have really enjoyed the atmosphere. Theres a piano to play, lots of walls to chalk on whatever you wish to draw, and not to forget the very delicious donuts they serve which have a very large variety in flavor and texture and in color. when I went to your not a few months back the employees that served us were very hospitable and kept the conversation flowing well. If you want to place to chill with some friends in a lighthearted atmosphere or hope to do some studying then come to this place!

Je
Review №77

Cute place with a variety of fun games to play! Plus, of course yummy donuts! Wish they had more cream filled donut options. However, it overall has such a fun atmosphere, and good place to hang with family/catch up with friends.

Je
Review №78

We love it. Go early to get the best selection. Even going late they always have something good left.

Wi
Review №79

Best donut spot in the hat and maybe Kansas. Their creations are as delicious as they are colorful. Perfect hangover food after a long night in the ville or a spectacular snack after a long journey back to Manhattan if youve been out of town

Aa
Review №80

Awesome local place!!! We make a stop every time were in town. Kids love the different flavors of donuts and so do the parents. Service is fun, quick and friendly. Stop by for your sugar rush!

Ai
Review №81

Meh...🤷 I guess they are alright. I love the conceptand I think its over rated. That is my personal opinion. I do have to say that its great to see that Manhattan is supporting a local business.

Mi
Review №82

Amazing and delicious donuts!

Be
Review №83

Its a must grab place. Get the maple bacon bar!

Ab
Review №84

Best donuts in the STATE! Perfect atmosphere too. Our kids love to celebrate with a Varsity Donut. Monster Donuts! Maple Bacon Bars! Old Fashions on Fridays. Amazing! Each and every donut. Also a wonderful place for a childs birthday!

Be
Review №85

I ordered what I thought was an eclair and was severely disappointed to find that it had no cream in the middle. What kind of donut shop doesnt put cream in their eclairs? Maybe eclairs (or Long Johns, as I call them) are just a Midwest thing, but either way my breakfast wasnt as delicious as I wanted it to be.

Ám
Review №86

The most perfect Donuts EVER!

mi
Review №87

Friendly staff and delish donuts! What else could you ask for!!

Da
Review №88

I dont live in Manhattan, but every time Im in town I make an effort to stop by and grab some donuts. The Opals, especially blueberry, are amazing! The staff is always friendly and helpful, and this is a nice place to sit, eat your donut, drink some coffee, and play a game or socialize.

Ms
Review №89

My Favorite Donuts

Da
Review №90

Awesome donuts, friendly staff, and unique space to hang out in. Give an impromptu concert on the piano and get a free donut!

Br
Review №91

I wanted to get some donuts for my co-workers so I thought Varsity donuts was a good place to go.... One person in line when I walked in, they moved to the coffee machine so 3 workers and a customer could stare at a coffee machine grinding coffee. No one said hi or attempted to help me buy there donuts. So after a couple minutes I decide I would go to Hy-Vee and pick out some of their creative donuts.

Da
Review №92

Varsity Donuts is a MHK institution. In its relatively short time in existence, it has become an indispensable part of the local culture. Tasty variety, frequent seasonal additions, vintage vibe with a kickass trailer out back for after hours. Git u sum

Ma
Review №93

Amazing, everyone there is so nice and even though they are not the cheapest donuts on earth, they are the best. 5 stars from me.

Ka
Review №94

Ever since Varsity opened, Id known that I wanted to have their donuts at my wedding. We no longer live in Manhattan, but any time we visit we have to go there. We did have their donuts at our wedding in April, and they didnt disappoint whatsoever. Communication was fantastic, delivery was so easy, and of course the donuts were a huge hit. Loooooove Varsity so much!

An
Review №95

So much fun!! Its a must every time we come to town!

Ja
Review №96

Great donuts, great customer service. I really love the vibe that this place has too. Lots of character and the old school bikes are a classic touch!

Jo
Review №97

I visited back in December and had one of the best donuts EVER. I still think about it and crave it often haha! Cant wait to go back and get more!

Ka
Review №98

Staff is friendly and the donuts are very good at a reasonable price. While I miss the lunch menu that was there for a time, the extended Varsity Truck hours mostly make up for it. There is a cool retro vibe to the place, and light fixtures that look like they were made from bicycle wheels. Definitely recommend!

Em
Review №99

Ive never been to a donut shop I thought was beautiful until this one. The floor is a huge mosaic! The donuts are also fabulous. We just ordered the least expensive ones and they were mouth watering, finger licking good! They also believe in the bakers dozen. Always a plus.

Jo
Review №100

Can be a little higher priced than some donuts but they have a really good product. The shop was spared from a fire that burned down the bookstore to the south. Great to see a local Manhattan business do well. Try the food truck out back late in the evening!

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  • Address:704 N Manhattan Ave, Manhattan, KS 66502, United States
  • Site:http://varsitydonuts.com/
  • Phone:+1 785-539-7654
Categories
  • Dessert shop
  • Donut shop
Working hours
  • Monday:7:30AM–5PM
  • Tuesday:7:30AM–5PM
  • Wednesday:7:30AM–5PM
  • Thursday:7:30AM–5PM
  • Friday:7:30AM–5PM
  • Saturday:7:30AM–5PM
  • Sunday:7:30AM–5PM
Service options
  • No-contact delivery:Yes
  • Delivery:Yes
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
Highlights
  • Great coffee:Yes
Popular for
  • Solo dining:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom:Yes
Dining options
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
Amenities
  • Restroom:Yes
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
Crowd
  • Family-friendly:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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