Ralph`s Donut Shop in Cookeville

Easily my favorite donut shop. My wife and I were driving from Franklin, TN to go camping in the smokey mountains when we happened upon Ralphs. They're donuts really are the best. The honey glaze a champion among donuts. Soft, flavorful, and just the right amount of sweetness! Go out of your way for Ralph's--you'll be glad you did!

Who doesn’t love a local hole in the wall (no offense) donut place... we just happen to be in town to work out at CrossFit Mayhem and wanted to take the kids and rest of the group breakfast back on the houseboat. We choose an assorted 2 dozen donuts 2 apple fritters, and some flat pecan sweet thing I couldn’t remember what is was. (But be sure to get it) we showed up and were welcomed immediately by a swarm of kids eating with their parents to the left, and the regulars drinking there coffee on the right. We stepped up and placed our order. If we are ever back near this place we are for sure going back. Please stop in and help this place stay a landmark. It will be worth it.

Awesome except no employees wearing masks. Sorry, I dont want your cooties. Just the donuts, thanks.

Fabulous, fresh donuts! So many varieties to choose from.

Employees are friendly, courteous, polite, knowledgeable & extremely patient. I told them that it was my first visit to Ralph's and that I had sampled the cinnamon twist before. They told me what they had, what was popular & what Ralph's was best known for in the state. It was an extremely busy evening & I let several customers go ahead of me while I deliberated my order. They are open until 11 PM so if you are looking for a particular item I suggest you get there early.

There is a dispute who has the best donuts in town! I welcome you to try everywhere, and decide for yourself. After you do that I’m sure I’ll see you at Ralph’s the next time I’m there lol. Great product and better staff make it a great environment.

Delicious!! Perfect amount of filling! Now if they'll just make lemon with regular glaze... I miss the sugary crisp.

glazed donuts are yummy yummy yummy! staff friendly and quick too

They are amazing. We had a huge order and the employees did everything they could to make sure we were taken care of, even helping us to our car. We travel from an hour and a half away, and all of our friends and family wanted donuts when we returned! Thank you so much, Ralph's!

Great donuts!! Even better employees... refreshing and enjoyable breakfast spot with a taste of local interaction.

I’m new to town and had heard about Ralphs. I went there this morning before work and was very disappointed. The donuts were pretty good but one of the ladies were very rude and seemed annoyed that she had customers. Blatantly annoyed, huffy and snippy. I sat in for a few minutes and she works hard but very unfriendly to most customers and also her coworkers. I don’t know if it was a bad day and I did notice it got busy but i’m going to try it again another day and hopefully I have a better experience!

Great people, good Do-nuts.

Since Ralph’s has sold owners the donuts have not been the way Ralph’s has made them for years the are no longer light fluffy meat in your mouth butter twists as we all have come to love so tried again for just glazed donut it was like eating fat old bread so sorry but y’all need lessons from old owners ...PLEASE!!!!

Donuts did not seem very fresh were cold and very greasy. On top of that I did not get my order correct and I did not find out until I was home which is 20 minutes away. I'll drive out of my way to go to C& H donuts in Sparta to get good donuts.

Butter Twist is Amazing and Tiny is not only a great sales man he’s super sweet! Thanks for waiting on us during our first visit! One in many to come! Deb

The most awesome selection if donuts and pastries I have ever seen. They are delicious.

Great place to hang out with friends! Very homey, great service and great prices!

Stopped in for a quick bite and some coffee while on the go, and ended up staying around just because of the wonderful service and conversation. I tried the chocolate covered twist, and it was out of this world. They have a pretty diverse selection of donuts, and they always seem to be cycling in new recipes and flavors. Probably the best part is the staff. "Tiny" greeted us warmly and spoke to us like old friends. It was truly a one-of-a-kind experience, and if you're near Cookeville, I can't recommendation it enough.

Good and Great are too small to describe this place. We were treated like royalty. 33 different types of donuts and breakfast sandwiches. Top notch places. Blows the roof of chains. This is how old school donuts are done. Love this place. Find it. Totally worth the drive.

Their fruit bars are unbelievable. I’ve never had anything like them before. I will stop by here the next time I pass through Cookeville!

Found this by accident while traveling through. HANDS DOWN the BEST donuts I've ever had. I will likely make a trip to town just for these. Get more than you think you will need. Trust me

Best donuts ever! This will definitely be a Saturday morning tradition for our family

Spend a few minutes gawking at the endless options before making your choice. Drooling as I write this...

Great place, good donuts, very friendly cashier.

Good donuts and prices. I don't go here very often due to being on the opposite side of town from me but always satisfied when I do go by.

Super fresh and good, well worth a drive!

BEST Donuts around!And the new Owners are doing a great job!

Good donuts. Dude is passionate about them which makes you involved. If you're in the area and you want donuts go here.

The best donuts anywhere in the world without question. I love the butter twists and their donut holes, but everything on the menu is handmade and fresh and delicious. Never can go wrong coming here for a dozen, and the prices are fantastic!

They make the best donuts ever. Can't beat them.

Super sweet girl waites on us !!!

Nice people and tasty donuts. So much better than any chain.

Fresh 🍩 Donut's are so good that I make a special trip there every time I come to TN. Cookeville area!

Awesome place. It still has the 60s counter tops, and also makes really good donuts!

Very good donut. I look for donuts all over the country and this once is definitely towards the top of my list. Get the butter twist, you won’t be disappointed.

The best donuts paired with the always fresh brewed coffee make this place the go-to for all of your sweet needs. They also have some pretty good breakfast biscuits too. If you're looking to pay around 5$ for a twist donut a small coffee and one of the great breakfast biscuits, like I said before this place is the go-to for you.

I had really high expectations because the reviews are so good for Ralph's. I tried one of the custard filled donuts, but I was not impressed at all. The donut itself was so so and the filling was bland and the texture seemed like it was not real custard. I also tried a chocolate cake donut with chocolate frosting. It was bland and lacked chocolate flavor. Overall both were mediocre at best. I will try Ralph's again and see if their regular glazed donuts are better because I feel like that's the best indication as to whether a donut shop knows how to make good donuts. My visit was late at night so maybe the donuts are better in the morning.

My wife and I took our visiting grandson in this morning..small shop that's been around since the early 60's, two horse shoe shaped counters to sit at...staff was above nice...and of course the donuts are beyond good!! Grandson (16) was impressed with the "old school" of it all.

I've tried this place a few times because of all the hype. It's never been fresh. I gave up on the 3rd try. Big O's is much better.

Ralph's donuts are considered one of the best in Tennessee and I agree. Great selection, great taster, and priced right. I highly recommend this business.

Great Donuts, huge selection... awesome customer service!

Great old school good baby busy old man sitting around doing old man things

Kind staff and very delicious donuts! The density of the dough is thicker and better that donuts you would find at Dunkin. I very much recommend the Butter Twists!

Best donuts in the HISTORY OF THE WORLD!!

Forget Krispy Kreme! This is the original donut place.

Love this place! So good! Best around.

Someone told me that they have the best donuts in Cookeville. Not only do they have very rich donuts, but they also have very special attention. A breakfast with friends. Highly recommended. One of the best places in this city !! Thanks Ralph' Donut Shop.

Great doughnuts and very nice people.

Butter twist, Best doughnut in the state 6yrs running. Apple fritter is its own food group. Drive here for one of the Greatest doughnut shops in the USA.

This is a must for anyone anywhere near Cookeville. They have the best donut in the state with their butter-twist, along with a huge variety of other donuts. And the critters are amazing!