Bearscat Bakehouse

Aside from the name, which I think was definitely a poor choice, this is a quality place. The service is always friendly and fast. The product is delicious and consistent. They have a variety of donuts, and they are all displayed nicely.
The business is easy to access and has ample parking. The prices are great. I’ve tried a few, but my favorite is the raspberry jam filled with white frosting.

Most delicious donuts with great variety! If you like novelty donuts with a personal feel, this is the place for you! I love their special cereal ones. I’ve had Rice Krispie treat and fruity pebbles! Yum! I also love their caramel rolls!

Yummy donuts, would give 5 stars for taste, but as far as service, ugh! Just tried to place an order and the girl on the phone seemed unable to comprehend the simplest things. I was so frustrated, I just said nevermind, I’ll call back another time, which I did not, so lost business, but perhaps they don’t care, they are the only game in town.

I was looking for something mind blowing and left with just a good doughnut. Great flavors and atmosphere, but wasn’t what I was expecting for the first time. Maybe it’s because they were out of the maple bacon doughnuts.

After driving past this place a hundred times, usually at night, I finally got a chance to stop in during the day. They probably had two dozen different types of donuts and almost all of them looked fantastic.
I personally tried one filled with Bavarian Crème (yummy, nice covering of chocolate frosting) and one they describe as a «puppy chow-​like donut» which basically means peanut butter and chocolate — super sweet but delicious.
At the risk of sounding piggish, I will confess I also sampled the chocolate «bearscat» one (really guys? I hate potty humor) and a bite of a proclaimed Samoa-​cookie-​like donut. All good, all super sweet and tasty fresh, even the next day.
My gripe is that none of the donuts are labeled. I want to know what a donut is: what it’s filled with, whether it’s peanut butter or caramel I spy on top. So I asked question after question to know which were the right ones to pick up.
$ 16.75 for a baker’s dozen donuts. Pricey, much more so than grocery store donuts, but have you seen the difference? No comparison.

Great donuts but the service at times can be lacking. Definitely the best place in town for a donut though.

I loathe stupid restaurant and entrée names. I am one of those people who rolls their eyes at That Pancake House’s «Rooty Tooty Fresh and Fruity» and will order «the fruit pancake combo» instead. Supposedly, «bearscat» is a throwback to cowboy slang for donuts. I have a hunch that someone just likes potty humor and doesn’t realize that literally comparing their food to poop is probably not the best marketing decision.
That being said, I can’t even give this terribly-​named place a star off because their donuts are just that delicious. Even the bearscat, the chocolate sour cream cake donut that isn’t fully formed into a circle and so it looks like bear scat? Even that one. The donut that I order by pointing at or saying «that one» instead of proclaiming «the turd» or even «the shit one» as I’ve heard other customers call it.
I’ve been the first person there when they opened and I’ve been there at 10 AM and I’ve found something delicious each time I’ve ordered. I’ve never gotten fewer than a half dozen (it’s cheap enough that you can afford to surprise a coworker or two) and I have ordered 3 dozen for a meeting.
Yes, they’re more expensive than grocery store donuts. Is it worth it? I don’t know, I like to eat food that tastes like food and not cardboard, so I sure think it is!
Their sprinkle donuts are good, the boston crème is delicious and the icings are always fresh and tasty. I tried a caramel/​chocolate iced donut the last time I was there and was surprised by how much I liked it since I don’t like caramel.
The coffee is terrible and comes from a machine. The only other beverage options are bottled, so one star off for the lack of yummy beverage options.

2.5 stars rounded up to 3…
You would think with a town the name of Bismarck, that there’d be AMPLE selection of bakeries and donut shops in town. Nope… apparently just this one.
Maybe I was late to arrive, but I did go with the Old Fashioned like the other reviewers have all noted. Meh… i thought it was no bueno. Somewhat dry… not very tasty either.

I’ve been here a few times and have never been disappointed. The staff could be a little more friendly, especially for a small shop. Trying the namesake old fashioned doughnut is a must.

I miss all the donut shops, everywhere else in America. This is pretty much the only donut place in town, and once they’re out of something… well they’re out. No excuses, no apologies, get there early or dont get what you want.
Not that they are that great to begin with but they are what they are, little pillows of fat with sugar. Usually delicious when made elsewhere, not so much here.
The only one’s worth getting, and you have to get them FRESH in the morning or its a waste, are the old fashions. Those they can do well, and frankly the only reason they’re getting any stars from me.
The sugary top for the donuts looks like a Jiffy recipe and it’s got so much grainy sugar you’ll teeth will hurt if you can make it through one whole donut.
I love me some sweets and this place is not the place I’ll be going to satisfy that craving.
I will however, go there when I know I’m getting donuts for a large group who won’t eat a whole one. Like at work. When everyone wants to share, that’s when these guys will get my business.

Previously The Donut Hole. Not the most appetizing name. I’m not sure why they changed it, but the donuts are still delicious!