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B J Spalding Bakery

760 Winchester Road, Lexington, KY 40507
(859) 252-3737
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Ranked #2 of 437 restaurants in Lexington
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- 28 Mar 2013
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Franklin, North Carolina
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12 reviews 12 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

We were in Lexington for the NCAA tournament. Any time my husband and I travel we always try to find a good bakery. We secretly consider ourselves doughnut connoisseurs. So we heard about this bakery and were very excited to try it! We didn't find a good bakery, we FOUND A FANTASTIC bakery! The line was out the door as... More

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Lexington, KY
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

When you are craving donuts, Spaldings is the best! You can't eat only one so you'd better get a few extra! They only take cash!

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United States
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20 restaurant reviews
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013

Spalding's is absolutely the best place for a sweet breakfast treat. Yes, there will be a line. Yes, you must use cash. No, it isn't in the best location (but it isn't inconveniently located, either). It doesn't matter. Spalding's is wonderful and it's worth the wait. When there are out of town visitors at my house (and I think ahead),... More

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Lexington, Kentucky
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13 reviews 13 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2013

If you happen to be an early riser, do yourself a favor and head to Spalding's one morning. These are the best donuts ever made. My mouth is watering just thinking about them. They only take cash, so don't show up with a credit card. And once they sell out for the day, they close. Be prepared to wait in... More

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Lexington,Ky
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8 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2013 via mobile

Like stepping back in time a great family owned and run business. The long johns are my favorite caramel topped and so good!

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Lexington, Kentucky, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2013

i have loved this place since was born!! i'm a 50's baby. dad used to get up on saturdays and get these uber-delicious donuts, pastries and cakes. people they are to die for! a lexington tradition, you must visit them....but you will have to wait in line they are nostalgic old-school. it is worth the wait, nothing in the world... More

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Lexington, Kentucky
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154 reviews 154 reviews
102 restaurant reviews
57 helpful votes 57 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2013

A lot of people love Spalding's donuts, but they are just a big grease ball to me. People drive from miles around, stand in long lines, and rave about these donuts - not me. Spalding's has been in Lexington a long time, changed locations recently, and is doing well, They are just not for me.

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Kentucky
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22 reviews 22 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 December 2012

Spaldings has been around since I was a child. I don't know what they do to the glazed doughnuts, but if you don't get there early you won't either. The line to get them is generally long. and they will sell out.

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Lexington, Kentucky
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110 reviews 110 reviews
74 restaurant reviews
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 December 2012

A unique and very popular bakery. Open weekday mornings, it closes as soon as it sells out of the overnight baked goods - usually by noon. Traditional breads and desserts are very good, fans say excellent. Worth a try to see if you agree.

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Lexington, Kentucky
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23 reviews 23 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 November 2012

Bpaldings donuts are easily the best I have ever had. This place is a Lexington landmark and put the likes of Krispy Creme and Dunkin to shame! Make sure you get there early as these donuts do not last long!

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