Franklin Southern Maid Donuts

Pregnancy cravings brought me here today with my 2-​year-​old son. It was our first time and we were greeted instantly and with a smile. I got a bottle of milk (good selection of non-​coffee beverages), a sausage and cheese kolache (the bun had that perfect subtle sweetness and it was not chewy or dry. The donuts were very fresh and my son was delighted when they threw in an extra half dozen of donut holes for free, for him.
We were there long enough to see a few patrons come and go, and all seemed happy and seemed like friendly regulars. But really, it is hard to be sad in a donut shop and this one definitely makes me smile. Highly recommend.

Forgot I was supposed to pick up breakfast this morning for my work team. This place happened to be close to my apartment and was on the way to work. Came in and was greeted nicely. It was pretty vacant and pretty dark in the baking area (it was like 9 am though… so I guess after the morning rush). I saw kolaches on open racks behind the counter which was really what I wanted for my team. Ordered some kolaches and the girl was so nice and told me the prices were on the wall behind me (didn’t really need to know but it’s nice she pointed it out). Ordered some random donuts and the girl struggled a bit with the register but eventually ran my card and gave me my receipt. Brought the food to my team who really liked everything. I ate the sausage and cheese kolaches which were plain but had good bread.
I’ll definitely come back if I need to get my team breakfast again.

Kind of hot inside. I got a cappuccino and it was really good. Donut was good too, I’m not picky, all taste the same to me. Prices were reasonable. They only take credit cards over a $ 5 purchase. Friendly, but just couldn’t get over how hot it was inside. There seemed to be a steady flow of customers.

Well, not much to say other than the donuts are better than Dunkin Donuts, but I’ll stick to Shipley’s for glazed donuts. The white frosted w/​colorful jimmies donut wasn’t bad, so I’m gathering the glazed one sucked due to what they used as a glaze… I don’t know. The coffee was pretty good.

I’m the FTR, yet the smoke shop next door has 13 reviews. I guess people like smoking more than donuts?!?
Anyway, I did some more research, as it looks like there are over 25 stores in Houston area! Most of them are outside the loop, so I guess that’s why I never seen any.
And apparently Elvis did a commercial for them, so I guess this was pretty popular back in the day!
Donuts grew on me, as they weren’t as chewy as Shipley’s and not overly sweet or greasy. Glaze was even on the donut sides, so it gave a nice crunch. Kolache was pretty decent size, and the jalapeño definitely had a kick to it!
Too bad it’s kinda hidden from the road, as you have to turn onto Richmond to actually see the store.
Next time, I’ll be back to try their boudin kolache!