Donut Shack Severna Park: Hand-Cut Doughnuts, Ceremony Coffee, and All-Day Treats for Maryland Locals

Donut Shack Introduce

Introduction / Overview

For over four decades,

Donut Shack

has stood as a cherished local institution in Severna Park, serving as the quintessential neighborhood spot for Anne Arundel County residents seeking fresh, homemade treats and quality coffee. Since 1978, this establishment has prided itself on upholding the tradition of classic, hand-cut donuts and pastries, earning a reputation for quality that has been passed down through generations of Maryland families. The shop operates not just as a donut purveyor, but also as a breakfast restaurant, caterer, and dedicated coffee shop, making it a versatile and reliable choice for the community's daily and special event needs.

The enduring appeal of

Donut Shack

lies in its commitment to high-quality, delicious products crafted on-site every night. Unlike the offerings from large chains, customers consistently praise the donuts here for being "next-level"—"way bigger and fluffier," "soft, moist, and bursting with flavor." This dedication to the craft ensures that whether you’re grabbing a quick morning treat or picking up a full dozen for the office, you are receiving a superior, fresh product. The experience is often described by locals as stepping back into a classic American donut shop, recalling a comforting sense of nostalgia with its casual atmosphere and family-friendly vibe.

The menu is extensive, catering to every imaginable craving, from simple glazed rings to decadent filled and specialty options. A standout feature is their partnership with

Ceremony Coffee Roasters

, a fellow Maryland local business, ensuring that the coffee served is as high-quality as the donuts. The business proudly identifies as women-owned, adding a layer of community pride to this beloved Anne Arundel County fixture.

Location and Accessibility

The

Donut Shack

is conveniently situated in Severna Park, Maryland, placing it within easy reach for residents traveling along the busy Ritchie Highway corridor. Its central location ensures accessibility for customers across Anne Arundel County, including those commuting through Annapolis, Arnold, and surrounding areas. The official address is:

497 Ritchie Hwy Ste 2E, Severna Park, MD 21146, USA

Accessibility is a key priority for the shop, designed to accommodate all patrons. The location offers ample free parking, including a dedicated free parking lot and free street parking, eliminating one of the common hassles of visiting busy commercial areas. Furthermore, the premises are fully equipped with a wheelchair accessible entrance and a wheelchair accessible parking lot, ensuring ease of access for customers with mobility considerations. The interior provides seating for dine-in customers in a casual, welcoming setting, along with complimentary Wi-Fi, making it an ideal spot for a quick visit, solo dining, or an informal morning meeting.

Services Offered

Donut Shack

offers a comprehensive range of services tailored to meet the needs of the dynamic Maryland community, whether for a solitary morning coffee or a large-scale event.

Daily Fresh Donuts and Pastries: Hand-cut and made fresh daily, offering an impressive variety of raised, filled, and cake donuts, plus large, flaky pastries like Eclairs, Cinnamon Rolls, and their unique Chop Suey.

Specialty Coffee Program: Partnering with

Ceremony Coffee Roasters

to offer high-quality hot coffee, 96oz boxes of coffee for groups, and canned specialty drinks like Ceremony Nitro Cold Brew Coffee.

Bulk and Group Ordering: Offering convenient half dozens ($10.00), full dozens ($18.00), and large Mixed Donut Holes boxes (approx. 50 ct. for $15.00), perfect for sharing at the office or family gatherings.

Customized Dozens: Customers have the option to choose their own flavors for full and half dozens, or opt for the "Surprise Me" mixed boxes for a delightful assortment of fan-favorites and hidden gems.

Catering and Onsite Services: Functioning as a caterer for large groups, with large coffee boxes (96oz) and bulk donut options ideal for corporate meetings, school events, and special occasions throughout Anne Arundel County.

Diverse Service Options: Facilitating convenient transactions through in-store shopping, dine-in seating, in-store pickup, takeout, and delivery to select areas, catering to a quick visit crowd.

Gluten-Free Options: Offering a selection of treats for those with dietary preferences, including Gluten Free Chocolate Espresso Brownies and Gluten Free Lemon Bars.

Community Support Initiatives: Offering a "Front Line Workers Donation" option, allowing customers to easily contribute to supporting essential community staff.

Features / Highlights

The

Donut Shack

distinguishes itself from national chains through its classic approach and strong community ties. These highlights are what draw loyal customers from across the Maryland region.

Maryland Heritage and Longevity: Serving Severna Park since 1978, the shop is a true local fixture with a rich history, known for its commitment to classic, homemade quality, standing strong against fleeting donut trends.

Women-Owned Local Business: Proudly identifying as a women-owned business, supporting a local, independent entrepreneurial spirit in Anne Arundel County.

Commitment to Freshness: Donuts and pastries are hand-cut and made on-site every night, a process that results in a noticeably "fluffier" and more substantial product than typical factory-made donuts.

Signature and Classic Flavors: The menu balances beloved classics like the Honey Dipped, Chocolate Frosted with Sprinkles, and Bavarian Cream, with premium signature series options such as The Tuxedo and Chocolate Salted Caramel.

Premium Coffee Partnership: The exclusive use of

Ceremony Coffee Roasters

, a respected Maryland roaster, ensures patrons enjoy gourmet coffee that perfectly complements the fresh baked goods.

Extensive Menu Variety: Featuring over 30 distinct types of donuts and pastries, including Raised Ring, Filled, Yellow Cake, and Chocolate varieties, ensuring there is a favorite for every taste, even classic tastes like the popular Sour Cream Donut.

Convenient Payment Options: Accepting a full range of modern payments, including Credit Cards, Debit Cards, and NFC mobile payments, making transactions quick and easy.

Contact Information

For Severna Park residents planning a visit, placing a takeout order, or discussing catering needs, the

Donut Shack

is easily reachable.

Address: 497 Ritchie Hwy Ste 2E, Severna Park, MD 21146, USA

Phone: (410) 544-0278

While specific daily business hours are subject to change, the tradition of the shop has historically included extensive availability to the community, often opening very early (some reports suggest 24 hours or very early morning hours) to cater to the breakfast and commuting crowd.

What is worth choosing

For anyone in the Maryland area—from Annapolis to Baltimore—seeking a genuinely authentic, high-quality donut experience,

Donut Shack

in Severna Park is the definitive destination. What makes it worth choosing is the unparalleled quality of its product, a direct result of being a decades-old, hand-cut, homemade operation. As local customers attest, these donuts are not merely sweet; they are "bigger and fluffier," providing a superior texture and flavor profile that immediately sets them apart from the competition. This quality is consistent across their extensive menu, from the simple perfection of a Honey Dipped Donut to the rich indulgence of a Chocolate Salted Caramel donut.

Moreover,

Donut Shack

offers more than just exceptional baked goods. It provides a complete, convenient morning or afternoon experience. The co-branded coffee program featuring

Ceremony Coffee

is a deliberate choice to offer patrons the best coffee pairing available locally. For families or businesses, the bulk options, including the customizable dozens and large Donut Hole Boxes, make it an effortless choice for catering office meetings, weekend sports teams, or school events. The ease of access, combined with its long-standing reputation as a beloved local, women-owned business that has been serving Anne Arundel County faithfully since 1978, makes the

Donut Shack

a meaningful and delicious choice. Choosing

Donut Shack

is choosing to support a piece of Maryland's culinary history while indulging in arguably the freshest, best-tasting donuts the region has to offer.

Donut Shack Food & drink

Coffee, Beans & Cold Brew
12 Oz. Bag Of Ceremony Coffee Beans
96oz - Box Of Hot Ceremony Coffee $22.00
Ceremony Nitro Cold Brew Coffee, Can $5.25
Mass Appeal, Notes: Milk Chocolate, Sugar Cookie & Creamy all in one Can!

Signature Series - Premium Donuts
The Tuxedo $2.25
Vanilla cream filled chocolate topped Bismarck.
Chocolate Salted Caramel $2.25
Chocolate topped yeast ring. Hit with dash of sea salt on chocolate and finished with a caramel marble.

Dozens, 1/2 Dozens & Donut Holes
1/2 Dozen Donuts $10.00
Choose 6 of our signature donuts. If you would like multiples of a certain flavor and/or combination, please indicate the quantity of each in the Special Instructions.
1 Dozen Donuts $18.00
Choose 12 of our signature donuts. If you would like multiples of a certain flavor and/or combination, please indicate the quantity of each in the Special Instructions.
1/2 Dozen Mixed Donuts $10.00
An assortment of Shack donuts. You will get some of the most popular but might also find a hidden gem you have never tried before!
1 Dozen Mixed Donuts $18.00
An assortment of Shack donuts. You will get some of the most popular but might also find a hidden gem you have never tried before!
Mixed Donut Holes $15.00
A mixed selection of donut holes that could include honey dipped, filled, cinnamon sugar, powdered sugar, chocolate, blueberry, sprinkles, and more! The selection varies from day to day due to availability. At this time we can not accommodate special requests. Approx 55-65 Count

Raised Ring Donuts
Honey Dipped Donut $2.00
Yeast donut coated in glaze.
Chocolate Frosted Donut $2.00
Yeast donut with chocolate frosting.
Chocolate Frosted Donut With Sprinkles $2.00
Yeast donut with chocolate frosting topped with sprinkles.
Vanilla Frosted Donut $2.00
Yeast donut with vanilla frosting.
Vanilla Frosted Donut With Sprinkles $2.00
Yeast donut with vanilla frosting topped with sprinkles.
Strawberry Frosted Donut $2.00
Yeast donut with strawberry frosting.
Strawberry Frosted Donut With Sprinkles $2.00
Yeast donut with strawberry frosting topped with sprinkles.
Coconut Frosted Donut $2.00
Yeast donut with vanilla buttercream used as frosting and topped with coconut.
Marble Frosted Donut $2.00
Yeast donut with vanilla frosting and a chocolate drizzle.
Maple Frosted Donut $2.00
Yeast donut with maple frosting.
Raised Powdered Donut $2.00
Yeast donut tossed in powdered sugar.
Raised Granular Donut $2.00
Yeast donut tossed in granulated sugar.

Filled Donuts
Bavarian Cream Donut $2.00
Yeast donut filled with custard and covered in powdered sugar.
Boston Cream Donut $2.00
Yeast donut filled with custard and topped with chocolate frosting.
Strawberry Shortcake Donut $2.00
Yeast donut filled with strawberry jelly and vanilla buttercream and covered in granulated sugar.
Vanilla Cream Donut $2.00
Yeast donut filled with vanilla buttercream and covered in granulated sugar.
Chocolate Cream Donut $2.00
Yeast donut filled with chocolate buttercream and covered in granulated sugar.
Strawberry Donut $2.00
Yeast donut filled with strawberry jelly and covered in granulated sugar.
Jelly Donut $2.00
Yeast donut filled with raspberry jelly and covered in granulated sugar.
Apple Spice Donut $2.00
Yeast donut covered in cinnamon sugar and filled with apple jelly.
Apple Crumb Donut $2.00
Yeast donut filled with apple jelly and topped with dutch crumb.
Blueberry Crumb Donut $2.00
Yeast donut filled with blueberry jelly and topped with dutch crumb.
Blueberry Donut $2.00
Yeast donut filled with blueberry jelly and covered in granulated sugar.
Lemon Donut $2.00
Yeast donut filled with lemon jelly and covered in granulated sugar.
Coconut Custard Donut $2.00
Yeast donut filled with custard and topped with coconut.

Yellow Cake Donuts
Old Fashioned Donut $1.75
Yellow cake donut.
Frosted Cake Donut $2.00
Yellow cake donut with chocolate frosting.
Chocolate Peanut Donut $2.00
Yellow cake donut with chocolate frosting topped with crushed peanuts.
Peanut Donut $2.00
Yellow cake donut covered in chopped peanut.
Cinnamon Cake Donut $2.00
Yellow cake donut tossed in cinnamon sugar.
Powdered Cake Donut $2.00
Yellow cake donut tossed in powdered sugar.
Fudgie Donut $2.00
Yellow cake donut coated in chocolate fudge.
Coconut Donut $2.00
Yellow cake donut covered in coconut.
Dutch Crumb Donut $2.00
Yellow cake donut covered in a coffee cake topping.
Sour Cream Donut $2.00
Sour cream donut coated in glaze.
Blueberry Cake Donut $2.00
Blueberry cake donut coated in glaze.
Toasted Coconut Donut $2.00
Yellow cake donut covered in toasted coconut.
Macaroon Crunch Donut $2.00
Yellow cake donut covered in chopped peanuts and toasted coconut.

Chocolate Donuts
Double Chocolate Donut $2.00
Chocolate cake donut with chocolate frosting.
Chocolate Honey Dipped Donut $2.00
Chocolate cake donut coated in glaze.
German Chocolate Donut $2.00
Chocolate cake donut coated in toasted coconut.
Chocolate Coconut Donut $2.00
Chocolate cake donut coated in coconut.

Pastries
Chop Suey Without Raisins $3.00
Chop Suey With Raisins $3.00
Eclair Without Topping $3.00
Eclair With Topping $3.25
Cinnamon Roll $3.00
Coconut Bun $4.25
Cinnamon roll with vanilla buttercream and coconut.

Front Line Worker Donation
Front Line Workers Donation $5.00
100% of funds raised through this donation (note: non tax-deductible) will be used to provide donuts and pastries to doctors, nurses, hospital staff, policemen, firemen and other front line workers. Donut Shack has been doing this directly and through RoundTable Relief but a number of customers have asked how they can contribute. So here is an opportunity! Thank you!

Twists & Sticks
Honey Dip Stick $2.50
Yellow cake stick coated in glaze.
Jelly Stick $2.50
Yellow cake stick filled with raspberry jelly and topped with a sprinkle of powdered sugar.
Glazed Twist $2.75
Yeast raised stick dipped in glaze.

Gluten Free
Gluten Free Chocolate Espresso Brownie $5.25
Gluten Free Lemon Bar $5.25
Just the right combination of sweet and tart — perfect for any lemon lover. Featuring a buttery, shortbread crust made with Cabot butter, and covered with a gooey, tangy, lemon custard that is cooked with fresh lemon juice and eggs. All gluten-free - Gluten-Free Bakery Girl, St Michaels, MD

Donut Shack Details

From the business
Identifies as women-owned

Service options
Delivery
In-store pickup
In-store shopping
Onsite services
Takeout
Dine-in

Popular for
Solo dining

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible restroom

Offerings
Coffee

Dining options
Breakfast
Dessert
Seating

Amenities
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi

Atmosphere
Casual

Crowd
Family-friendly

Planning
Quick visit

Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards

Parking
Free parking lot
Free street parking

Donut Shack Photos

Donut Shack Location

Donut Shack

Maryland Anne Arundel County Severna Park Ritchie Highway

497 Ritchie Hwy Ste 2E, Severna Park, MD 21146, USA

Donut Shack Reviews

An average rating of ★4.4 from 760 user reviews.

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Absolutely worth the hype! This was my first visit to The Donut Shack, and let me just say—what a find! I’m still fairly new to the area and have been on the hunt for that perfect, homemade-style donut spot. I stopped in around 10 a.m. and some of the fan-favorite classics were already sold out (always a good sign!), but no worries—there were tons of other mouthwatering options to choose from. I picked up a dozen without repeating a single flavor, and every bite was a winner. These donuts are next-level—way bigger and fluffier than anything you’d find at a chain shop. Soft, moist, and bursting with flavor. Prices were exactly what I expected for fresh, quality treats. No doubt I’ll be coming back (probably way too often).
April 25 · Danielle Babu
Really good donuts! We are always looking for a plain sour cream and unfortunately most all.of their donuts have a glaze or powdered sugar of some sort, but they are very tasty. We did grab one of their apple pop tarts and it was good! Had a consistency of a turnover, very flakey.
March 22 · Cheryl Murphy
DELICIOUS DONUTS!! I ordered online and picked up. Made it so easy to bring donuts to my meeting.
September 12 · Laura Yaeger
Retro little donut joint, sign says open 24/7Playing Queen and Elvis inside with small wrap around bar and colorful stools. The sprinkles were almost creamy, tasted fresh- nice texture.
March 15 · Tori Lawrence
Popped in here because a friend of mine recommended it to me, and they were … right. To be honest, we just got a few donut holes and not all were totally fresh, but they did taste good.There’s a front counter with a selection of donuts holes and other pastry things, and behind that, there’s a wall with more selection of regular sized donuts. We tried the chocolate ones, the original glazed and sugar coated, and each of the three tasted good. They just could have been a little fresher.With that said, the guys behind the counter were friendly and efficient and the eating area was clean. Next time I’m in Severna Park, I’d come back for sure.
November 05 · Angie Bee