James Oliver Corktown in Detroit, MI
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James Oliver Corktown

Donut shop in Detroit, MI 48216: opening hours, location and what to order.

Donut shop Hours listed
Get directions (313) 765-9505 See the menu

Opening hours

 
Eastern Time

Checking hours…

Monday7 AM – 3 PM
Tuesday7 AM – 3 PM
Wednesday7 AM – 3 PM
Thursday7 AM – 3 PM
Friday7 AM – 3 PM
Saturday7 AM – 3 PM
Sunday7 AM – 3 PM

56 hours a week across 7 days. Holiday hours may differ.

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1236 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, MI 48216

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Address1236 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, MI 48216
Phone(313) 765-9505
StyleDonut shop
Time zoneEastern Time
From city center2.4 mi southeast

About James Oliver Corktown

James Oliver Corktown is a donut shop at 1236 Michigan Avenue, roughly 2.4 mi from downtown Detroit, heading southeast. You will also find it under bagel shops and cake shops in our directory.

It is one of 88 bakeries and sweet shops we list in Detroit, roughly one for every 7,338 residents. If you want to compare, Detroit Institute of Bagels sits less than 0.1 mi from here.

The listed hours start at 7 AM and run as late as 3 PM, for about 56 hours across 7 days a week. Weekend visits work too — it is open Saturday and Sunday.

What to order

Typical items at a donut shop like this one — the bakery's own selection may differ.

Full menu

Yeast-raised

  • Glazed ringLight, airy yeast donut fried golden and dipped in a thin vanilla glaze that sets into a sheer, crackly sugar shell.
  • Chocolate iced ringClassic yeast ring with a smooth layer of chocolate frosting on top; pillowy dough with a fudgy, cocoa-forward finish.
  • Maple barLong rectangular raised donut spread with maple-flavored icing; soft, chewy dough and a sweet, faintly woody topping popular on the West Coast.
  • Sprinkle ringYeast-raised ring topped with vanilla or strawberry icing and a heavy scatter of rainbow sprinkles that add a light crunch.

Cake donuts

  • Cinnamon crumbVanilla cake donut topped with a buttery cinnamon streusel and a drizzle of icing, adding crumbly texture to the tender base.
  • Red velvet cake donutCrimson cake donut with mild cocoa flavor and tangy cream cheese icing, often finished with a sprinkle of red cake crumbs.
  • Buttermilk barRectangular buttermilk cake donut with a crisp, glazed shell and a tangy, close-grained center that pairs well with drip coffee.
  • Old-fashionedSour cream cake donut with cracked, craggy edges that fry extra crisp, finished with a glaze that pools in every fissure.

Filled donuts

  • PB&J donutYeast donut filled with grape jelly, topped with peanut butter icing and chopped peanuts for a sweet-salty lunchbox nod.
  • Boston creamRound yeast shell piped full of vanilla custard and topped with glossy chocolate frosting, echoing the classic Boston cream pie.
  • Jelly-filledSugar-dusted pillow of fried dough filled with raspberry or strawberry jelly that tends to escape with the first bite.
  • Bavarian creamYeast donut filled with a thick, pudding-like Bavarian cream and dusted with powdered sugar; rich, cool and lightly vanilla.

Typical busy times

5 AM9 AM1 PM5 PM10 PM

Estimated from the opening hours and typical bakery traffic — not live data.

When to go

  • Weekday mornings are usually the rush, peaking around 8 AM.
  • For the widest choice, arrive within the first hour after opening — popular items can sell out by early afternoon.
  • The last hour before closing tends to be quiet, and some bakeries discount day-old bread then.
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James Oliver Corktown in Detroit, MI
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Cake display cases with cakes and pastries in Brastads Bageri 4 — illustrative photo
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Cake display cases with cakes and pastries in Brastads Bageri 2 — illustrative photo
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Bread at a Massachusetts bakery — illustrative photo
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Questions about James Oliver Corktown

What are James Oliver Corktown's hours?
James Oliver Corktown's listed hours are Mon–Sun: 7 AM – 3 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
Is James Oliver Corktown open on Sunday?
Yes. On Sundays it is open 7 AM – 3 PM.
What time does James Oliver Corktown open in the morning?
The earliest listed opening time is 7 AM on Monday.
Where is James Oliver Corktown located?
James Oliver Corktown is at 1236 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, MI 48216. Tap the map on this page to open turn-by-turn directions.
What is the phone number for James Oliver Corktown?
The listed phone number is (313) 765-9505.
What should I order at James Oliver Corktown?
As a donut shop, typical picks include Glazed ring, Chocolate iced ring, Cinnamon crumb, and Red velvet cake donut. See the full menu page for more.
What other bakeries are near James Oliver Corktown?
Nearby options include Detroit Institute of Bagels (less than 0.1 mi), Cannelle Detroit (0.7 mi), and Lavisa The Baker Llc (0.8 mi).

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