Oram's Donut Shop - Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania

Matthew D.

Wow. It’s hard to give such a legendary establishment a 4-star review and I certainly hope the owners are’t operating on this new anything-less-than-5-stars-is-failure world order. Because this really WAS a great experience and it really WAS a great donut. It just wasn’t the best in Pittsburgh and that’s what this review is about.

My daughters and I have been on a mission to find the best donut in town. We go out of our way to research, travel to, and indulge in all the contenders, and our travels have taken us to some great bakeries. We read on Reddit that this is the best donut in Pittsburgh and knew we had to try it.

So on a Saturday morning, we set out. We were surprised by the early close time and definitely commend anyone following in our footsteps to note the hours.

It was longer drive from our house than we expected. Who knew Beaver Falls was a whole different town than Beaver? But the spring buds were on the trees lining 7th Avenue and we were treated to a nice little show as we drove into town.

Unfortunately, the charm thinned out as we entered the shop. It’s not that it’s dumpy … it’s just that it’s not as cute as some of the other bakeries we have visited on this tour.

Everybody was very nice. We got a dozen donuts.

Doeblini said she thought the selection was a little thin. She said they all looked like variations on the same thing.

When we got the goods home and bit into them, the overwhelming consensus was that there was too MUCH filling. Hard to believe that’s possible, but it seemed overdone.

Personally, I thought the cake part of the donut tasted stale. Minidoebs says I’m just imagining that, but I ate a couple and they all tasted just a bit old.

It’s not that the donuts are BAD. It’s just that they’re not as good as some of the other donuts we’ve had on this tour.

If this were a stand-alone review, I suspect we would give this place 5-stars. But relative to other options, it is not first place in our book, which means something less than 5-stars.

Anthony S.

I have enjoyed Orams donuts for years. I travel and have not found anything better... it no secret, hope they stick around!

Lesyk K.

Everyone goes on and on about how these are the best donuts, they’re fine. It’s a fluffy chewy donut just as good as any other good donut. If all you’ve had is dunkin donuts then you’ll be in for a treat, but I wouldn’t drive 45 minutes from the city for one. Their jelly fillings however and cinnamon rolls are really high quality and good-get one of those for sure if you’re in beaver falls for some reason. I would give the glazed donuts a 7/10 and the jelly/cinnamon roll an 8.5/10. If you’re in the city try somewhere like better-maid donut co, they’re definitely better…don’t let the oram’s fans tell you otherwise.

Courtney D.

Best donuts I have EVER had. So fresh every time and the dough is soft as a pillow. Flavors are excellent and the cinnamon roll is a must try! Hands down worth the drive and bit of extra cash.

ali L.

Tried these after hearing the reviews. What is wrong with people? Stale, greasy, gross. The apple filled I expected something like homemade apple pie filling. No, it’s like hostess pie filling. Doughnuts are made with the same shortening mass produced cheap ingredients as everyone else. Would never go out of my way for these.

Shawn M.

Some of the best donuts around, but I live an hour away and I stop by when I'm in town but in order to get your favorite donut you need to be there no later than 6-7am they have very weird early hours

Etta M.

So worth the almost 1-hour drive!
So many to choose from. Have to go back and do totally different choices.
You have to visit them....get there early!

Devin C.

Found a paperclip in my muffin, tried to go back for a refund but they were already closed.