LaMar’s Donuts & Coffee

Lamars is hands-​down the best donut place in Denver you can go to voodoo and they’re fine but if you’re looking for a grown-​up donut Lamars is the place.

Real talk: this location of Lamar’s does not deserve the low ratings it has received. And the complaints need to be addressed.
Is it small? Yes, they get their donuts delivered from the location at 6^th& Kalamath. And yes, they close earlier than the other locations. However, it’s clear to me that this shop was placed at this location mainly for the purpose of picking up donuts for work. It’s near the Broadway and Evans intersection, and when it opened, they probably weren’t anticipating the construction craziness that is going on.
As for low selection, when I get there early between 6 – 7:30, there is plenty to choose from. Yes, get there past 8 or 9, they probably will be cleared out until the next delivery comes. And that’s fine by me! Just like anything else, I’d rather rapid rotation of baked goods than something sitting around on a tray in back. If you want fresh donuts with a large selection anywhere other than a large chain like Dunkin’, you need to get there early. Lamar’s is no exception, even at the other location, they always sell out and close early.
This location is great, the donuts are fresh and yummy and the staff is friendly. Additionally they have a loyalty card: buy 11 dozen, get the 12^th dozen free. Which is helpful now that I’m assigned to buy our staff donuts on Fridays.
In other news, I’ve always wanted to use the phrase, «real talk» in a Unilocal review. Dreams do come true!

lamar’s has good doughnuts… but this location is not awesome. it is in a run-​downish strip mall with construction all around. construction is not their fault but it sure makes getting in/​out a pain.
also, for whatever reason… the store was locked during open hours. i went at 9:30 on a saturday and the door was locked when i got there (cashier had to come open it) and he locked it again after i left. not sold out, like the other Unilocalers experienced. no idea why it was locked…

This location of LaMar’s gets two stars simply because it’s a donut shop, which automatically gets you something. But really, they have to do better. I went at 9 am on a Saturday morning only to find the selection halfway cleaned out already. I asked if what was in the display case was all they had, and the woman behind the counter said yes, until they get another delivery. It’s not a big store so I didn’t expect a huge variety, but really, you’re already down to the dull and boring ones this early? Then I discovered that the store is only open until 11 am every day. Why bother?

11:58 on Friday and there is a hand-​written sign in the door stating «SOLD OUT.»
Last time I was here on a Wednesday and by 8:45am there was a dozen glazed in the case and nothing else.
This place FAILS by planning to be slow.
Thank goodness Winchell’s is just a few blocks away!