Walker's Doughnuts

3.5(89)

Tenancy 2, Swanston St &, Flinders St, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000

“World's Tastiest Doughnuts”

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Services:Custom Cake OrdersCateringTakeaway

Fresh From the OvenFriendly Staff

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MilkshakesCustard thickshakesJam donutsTakeawayCoffeeDessertWheelchair accessibleCard & contactless payments

Why Choose Walker's Doughnuts?

Walker's Doughnuts makes handmade doughnuts daily using slow yeast fermentation, which customers credit for their soft, fluffy texture. The range covers classics like custard and jam through to chocolate, Nutella and more adventurous flavours, all designed to heat up at the counter and be enjoyed warm.

About Walker's Doughnuts

Walker's Doughnuts is a Melbourne doughnut shop built around handmade doughnuts, made daily with traditional methods and a long yeast ferment. Locals credit that slow approach for the soft, fluffy texture, and it suits a bakery in Melbourne where people are quick to compare.

The range runs from classic to fancy. Jam and custard are the old favourites, and the thick custard filling is enjoyed, along with chocolate-filled and Nutella varieties. One local with three kids says there's something for every level of sweet tooth, from a pink ring to a birthday cake flavour. One regular advises having your doughnut warmed up a little, because it lifts the flavour.

Doughnuts are only part of it. They also pour specialty coffee, and milkshakes, custard thickshakes and mochas come up often. You can eat in or take away, and there's an accessible entrance and card and mobile payments. They take custom cake orders and do catering for corporate and personal occasions, so ask the team directly about those.

Service and how fresh the warmed doughnuts are at busier times are a little mixed, though the doughnuts themselves are what keep people coming back. The hours are long, but check them before you head in.

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What Customers Say on Google

Pastries

“These have quickly become my guilty obsession, I find myself asking the kids if they want donuts rather than the other way round 😬 I enjoy the classic custard; the custard is nice and thick but not too thick like double thickened cream but custard and the donut body is nice fluffy and soft.”

Pastries

“When in Melbourne, a stop at Walker's Doughnuts is non-negotiable 🍩✨ The secret? Handmade daily with old-school techniques and slow yeast fermentation = next-level fluffiness and flavour!”

Staff

“Staff were very friendly and accommodating to my requests.”

Source: Google Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions About Walker's Doughnuts

: Walker's Doughnuts is known for handmade doughnuts made daily using traditional methods and a long yeast ferment, which gives them a soft, fluffy texture. Jam and custard are old favourites, with the thick custard filling often praised, alongside chocolate-filled, Nutella, blueberry crumble and Biscoff varieties. The shop also serves coffee, milkshakes and custard thickshakes.
: Yes, Walker's Doughnuts offers custom cake orders and catering alongside its everyday takeaway range. It's a handy option if you need doughnuts or a cake for an event rather than just a single sweet treat on the way past. Contact the shop directly to discuss your order details and timing.
: It is set up well for takeaway, with in-store shopping, wheelchair-accessible entry and card and contactless payments including NFC. Many visitors grab a doughnut and coffee on the go near Flinders Street Station. Some customers suggest asking to have your doughnut warmed up, as it's said to lift the flavour and texture.
: Local word of mouth is mixed. Many praise the doughnuts themselves, especially the custard, chocolate and Biscoff fillings, describing them as fluffy and well-filled, and staff are often called friendly and accommodating. Others have had inconsistent experiences with coffee temperature and strength, and a few mention doughnuts that weren't as fresh or hot as expected, so it can pay to check before you buy.
: Besides its range of filled and classic doughnuts, Walker's Doughnuts serves coffee, milkshakes and custard thickshakes, plus dessert options. Some customers also mention hot dogs on the menu. It's worth asking in-store about the full current range, including any seasonal or birthday cake flavoured doughnuts.