Auntie Ruth’s Doughnuts & Pretzels, a family-owned bakery established in 2008, delights Johnson City with handcrafted, sourdough doughnuts, hot, buttery pretzels, and steaming cups of coffee brewed from freshly roasted, organic beans. Everything is made same day, ensuring an exceptional taste experience.
Colin Johnson
The doughnuts here are amazing!! I had a sausage roll that was awesome today! The crew is always so sweet and I love seeing my buddy Asher! Also the coffee is great! Get a vanilla latte’!!
… moreAdrienne Marshall
Auntie Ruth’s is an absolute gem! From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with genuine smiles and friendly service that makes you feel right at home. The donuts are delicious—soft, fresh, and full of flavor—but the real showstopper has to be the hot jumbo pretzels. They’re perfectly baked, warm, and satisfyingly huge—truly a must-try! Whether you’re stopping by for a quick treat or grabbing something to share, Auntie Ruth’s never disappoints. Highly recommend!
… moreP Collins
This is absolutely the best cake/bakery in the Tri City area. Really appreciated the greeting by name from Asher and the friendliness of everyone. The donuts, pretzels, and scones are the best….tasty and reasonably priced. The Orange Cranberry Scone is heavenly.
… moreDelanna Reed
These are the best donuts in town! I appreciate that Auntie Ruth’s is locally owned instead of a chain. They take great care in making their donuts and lattes. I don’t know what kind of coffee beans they use but their lattes are delicious. Their employees are friendly and greet you with a genuine smile. Their cafe has a warm, cozy feel, too. I recommend them highly.
… moreKrystin Rancour
The air smelled heavenly upon entry. The treats I purchased were large, smelled yummy, and were absolutely delicious. They were fresh and full of flavor. The employees were warm, kind, and offered their opinions as to what I might enjoy based on personal preferences. Overall, a very welcoming place that I’d return to again and again.
… moreHeather Spaulding
This place is great! Always great customer service, delicious food and drinks. The atmosphere is very pleasant. It’s a popular place, so don’t be surprised if you see a long looking line, but the line moves pretty quickly.
Wednesday mornings are extra special with their 7am open time and their breakfast pretzel things. It’s like their pretzel dogs in size, but instead, filled with eggs, cheese and either bacon or sausage. Both are delicious, but they sell out fast as they stop making them around 8:15. So worth it!
… moreKimberly Guinn
These are some of the most dangerously delicious donuts I’ve ever had! The custard in the Bavarian cream is so rich with such a creamy vanilla flavor. And the salted caramel truffle is just exquisite. Definitely enough on the salty side to taste it, but it only enhances the sweetness of the caramel and chocolate. I’ve not branched out beyond these two flavors personally, however my husband loves the blackberry cream cheese.
… moreEmanuele Costa
I don’t usually eat sweets at all, but I had a long drive ahead of me and I wanted some sugar rush energy. I mean, the flavor and consistency of their doughnuts are just perfect. They’re just a little slow, but considering that they do everything by hand – it’s an open kitchen!!! – it’s forgivable. Honestly, watching them work is an experience in and of itself.
… moreGinger Cuddy
So these doughnuts are seriously perfect!!
Then there are the pretzels which are amazing as well.
So fun to watch everything being made as you go through the line.. always a line and well worth the wait.
It’s a beautiful location as well.
… moreMaria P
First time here! And not the last. We got a pretzel dog, pretzel, chocolate cake pop, vanilla glazed donut, raspberry glazed donut and espresso donut. Everything was delicious, kids loved it! Can’t wait to come back.
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