Paradise Donuts Review

Charlie and I recently took a trip down to Manhattan (Kansas).

On the way, a road sign told us we were on the way to Oz.

Very cool Kansas.

Once in Manhattan, I immediately spied Paradise Donuts.

It seems like I have a radar for any sweet shop. Paradise Donuts is located in a strip mall behind a gas station. I saw the sign diagonally from across the street.

And, I had to go in and check it out. I'm very glad I did for several reasons.


Reason #1


They put maple glaze on a heavenly chocolate cake donut.

The glaze was more like a layer of fondant. It was not clear or thin. The cake was thick and moist. I'm also about 90% sure they bake them in a mold I've used for eclair creations.

A lone boy sprinkle was captured by the girl sprinkles! Oh my!

Reason #2

They fill donuts to order. Yes. TO ORDER!

You can choose a donut from a variety of long johns with different toppings. Then, you pick  your filling. When I visited they had three fillings available: vanilla fluff, Bavarian cream, blackberry.

I picked a lemon and sprinkle covered long john with the blackberry filling.



Reason #3

They have Four Square.

And, no minimums for credit card purchases. I spent a whopping $2.80 for two donuts and paying with my card was no problem.

Reason #4

The fill-able long johns aren't the only donuts in the case They had round yeast donuts with a variety of toppings as well as bear claws, cinnamon rolls, and twists etc.

They also serve biscuits and gravy.

There menu is two simple white boards behind the counter that they can change at will to update new/different case selections and prices.

We'll be together soon!

Reason #5

I met this baby.

I had no idea donut fillers like this existed! If I ever end up doing any type of filled pastry in large quantities I'll be purchasing one (or more) of these babies. Bye bye piping bag!

 If you are ever in Manhattan (Kansas) they are certainly worth a visit


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