Shipley Do-nuts

Excellent doughnuts for a snack or quick breakfast in a nice old building. The service is unbeatable with friendly people at the shop. Shipley’s is so much better than the other options downtown and low-key. A little more advertising might help attract customers walking downtown, although they seem to sell out usually anyway.

I've been donut free now for about 10 years, or I was. I don't eat them because I try to eat healthy and stay away from junk food. In addition to that I never know what goes into making a donut, hydrogenated oils, food coloring, artificial flavors and sweeteners, that's not for me. All that changed when I walked into the breakroom where I work and there sitting on the table was a box of Shipley donuts. I also notice the ingredients are clearly printed on the side of the box, and I'm surprised, only 8 simple ingredients are included. Now, if you know me I'm usually the one who likes to look at what's in my food as much as I can. I like to point out all the garage ingredients that are used in so many foods nowadays... hydrogenated this, artificial that, a little dash of MSG here, or food coloring there... all garbage I tell you! But, when I realized that Shipleys donuts are made with 8 simple ingredients, I had to try one. So I broke my fast of 10 years being donut free. Oh man, was it worth it! Now I don't confess to being a donut connnoisseur, but in my humble opinion Shipleys donuts are the best I've ever had, period!

I walking around the downtown area and ran across this Shipley's location. I stopped in for some coffee and had a nice conversation with owner and some other fine folks. The owner was great, she was very friendly and funny. This location is just a small store front with about two to three small tables but very clean. If you are near the downtown area of SA, stop in and grab a hot cup of coffee and a good conversation with the owner and some out-of-towners.