12+ Best Donuts in Florida We Love a “Hole” Lot! (2024)

Last Updated on April 12, 2024

Looking for the best donuts in Florida? We’ve discovered over the years that one of most Authentic Floridian’s favorite sweet treats is the donut.

There are so many great spots around the state to enjoy a donut (or doughnut, if you prefer).

While some people may head to a donut chain like Krispy Kreme or Dunkin Donuts for a sugar fix, we always prefer the independent donut shops.

Best Donuts in Florida

Check out our list of the best donuts in Florida. Warning – This list may make you hungry.

Bake Shack – Dania Beach

Keith Freiman and Emilio Freire opened Bake Shack in Dania Beach in April 2016. The co-owners mission is to offer their customers a menu based on traditional baking methods.

Not only do they create delicious donuts, baked goods, and lunch from scratch, but they also love supporting the local community.

Bake Shack offers locally roasted coffee, hires employees from local schools, and supports other local companies.

Freiman and Freire share their baked goods with South Florida and do so with “a light heart, cool vibe, and damn-good food made from scratch.”

Check out their delicious donuts, including Maple Bacon, Blackberry Blintz, and S’Mores, to name a few.

The Bake Shack Address: 238 S Federal Hwy, Dania Beach, FL 33004

Dan-D-Donuts and Deli – Panama City

From the outside, Dan-D-Donuts and Deli in Panama City looks like an unassuming walk-up window. However, this spot has some of the best donuts in Florida.

Not only do they serve yeast, cake, and specialty donuts, but Dan-D also has a vast menu full of delicious breakfast and lunch options.

While Michael Pons currently manages Dan-D, he agrees that the heart and soul of the restaurant is “Nana” (Peggy Pons), who retired in 2017.

For over 40 years, Nana woke up at 2 am and got to Dan-D by 4 am. She grabbed her red apron and arranged the homemade donuts in the display case six days a week.

These Panama City donuts are in high demand – especially the Apple Fritters. Dan-D Donuts reminds you to do as Nana says, “Get what you want, come early. Get what we got, show up late”.

Dan-D-Donuts and Deli Address: 1147 Harrison Ave, Panama City, FL 32401

Donut Central and Fuelpresso – Winter Park

Another one of our spots for the best donuts in Florida is a hidden gem located in Winter Park.

Donut Central and Fuelpresso have delicious homemade and fresh-baked donuts as well as delicious coffee – roasted in-house.

Every morning when the staff arrives, they begin baking the donuts and roasting the coffee.

The team boasts that their donuts are “creative, delicious, and the best you’ll ever have”. They are spot on.

Try out the fun flavors like Maple Bacon, Chocolate Butterfinger, or even one of their savory croissants.

Their breakfast sandwiches are delicious. Look for the sandwich board out front.

They also have a drive-thru.

Donut Central Address: 495 N Semoran Blvd Unit 1, Winter Park, FL 32792

Want to learn more about Winter Park, check out: Seven Reasons to Fall in Love with Winter Park.

Donut Hole – Santa Rosa Beach

If you’re looking for donuts to pair with a classic breakfast in a diner, The Donut Hole in Santa Rosa Beach is for you.

The Donut Hole is a bakery and diner with an incredibly extensive breakfast, lunch, dinner, and bakery menu.

The Donut Hole is incredibly popular, so ensure you’re prepared to wait in line, especially if you go on a Sunday. Our favorite flavor is the Coconut donut, which tastes like coconut cake.

The Donut Hole Address: 6745 US Hwy 98 W, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

While in the area, don’t miss the 10 Top Things to Do in Santa Rosa Beach, FL.

Fresh Start Donuts – Beverly Hills

Located in Beverly Hills, Fresh Start Donuts is a small shop with huge flavors.

Not looking for such a sweet breakfast? Don’t worry. Fresh Start has a no-frills breakfast menu with Southern favorites like breakfast sandwiches, biscuits, and gravy.

Fresh Start is also known all around Citrus County for having the friendliest staff. They are always happy to help with a smile on their faces.

While there are so many delicious handmade donuts in the shop, we are partial to the Boston Cream. This shop is a must-visit in Citrus County that will give you that small-town feel.

Fresh Start Donuts Address: 4001 N Lecanto Hwy, Beverly Hills, FL 34465

Looking for more things to do nearby? Check out: Exploring Florida’s Authentic Adventure Coast.

Glazed Donuts – Key West

Megan and Jonathan Pidgeon, of Glazed Donuts, believe that “eating should be one of the highlights of your day – every day – and no matter what you choose to eat, it should be made with thought and care.”

Because of this mindset, any hand-crafted donut you choose will be delicious.

We recommend the Key Lime Pie donut (key lime curd topped with toasted meringue and graham cracker streusel) paired with a great cup of coffee.

Glazed Donuts is the southernmost donut shop in the Continental United States, right in the heart of Old Town Key West.

Don’t miss the fantastic artwork painted on the walls inside the shop.

Glazed Donuts Address: 420 Eaton St, Key West, FL 33040

If you want other fun things to do in Key West, check out this article: Enjoy a Fun-Filled Weekend In Authentic Key West.

Good Dough – Jacksonville

At Good Dough in Jacksonville, you will find a team that believes “Doughnuts are happy, we’re happy, we want you to be happy.”

Based on this mantra, you will surely receive friendly service, delicious artisan donuts, and fantastic coffee.

All the donuts and glazes at Good Dough are made from scratch throughout the day in small batches, so your donut is always fresh and ready to eat.

They also use only high-quality ingredients from local partners throughout the area.

What is the “good dough,” you might ask? Their house donut is a brioche-style yeast dough that is rich, buttery, and still springy! The flavors change out frequently, so visit often for new finds.

Good Dough Address: 1636 Hendricks Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32207

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Sip N’ Dip Donuts – St. Cloud

While it may look unassuming from the outside, Sip N’ Dip Donuts in St. Cloud boasts they have the best donuts in town.

We agree, and this is why they’re on our list of the best donuts in Florida.

While Sip N’ Dip is known for its hot and fresh donuts, it also serves delicious bagels, croissants, breakfast, deli sandwiches, coffee, smoothies, and boba tea.

While choosing just one donut from their wide selection is difficult, we recommend the Cream Stuffed Donut. Do not miss out on Sip N’ Dip on any trip to St. Cloud.

Sip N Dip Donuts Address: 1001 13th St, St Cloud, FL 34769

Want to make it a getaway? Check out this article: 10 Best Things to Do in St. Cloud FL (Osceola County)

Swillerbees – Flagler Beach and Palm Coast

With two locations (Flagler Beach and Palm Coast), Swiller Bees is a delightfully kitschy donut shop with beautifully decorated donuts and delicious coffee.

They also have fresh bagels and breakfast sandwiches if you want a more savory breakfast.

The different flavors of donuts change frequently and sell out quickly, so make sure to get there early.

Since Swiller Bees is located so close to the beach, it makes sense that the inside of the restaurant has a beachy atmosphere.

Don’t miss the mural outside the store – a rainbow background with an umbrella to dodge the raining donuts. It’s the perfect photo op after enjoying one of the best donuts in Florida.

Swillerbees Address: 201 N 2nd St, Flagler Beach, FL 32136 or 85 Cypress Point Pkwy in Palm Coast

When in the area, check out other authentic things to do: 12 Authentic Things to Do on the Palm Coast and Flagler Beaches.

Tasty Pastry Bakery – Tallahassee

Serving Tallahassee since 1963, Tasty Pastry Bakery is a staple of the Market Street area.

This family’s goal is to serve the finest sweet treats in town using not only old favorite recipes but adding new flavors as well.

This includes more than donuts — Tasty Pastry has cakes, cookies, bread, pies, pastries, and more. Tasty Pastry’s donuts are made fresh in-house every day.

House favorites include glazed, chocolate-glazed, apple fritters, cinnamon swirls, raspberry-filled, Bavarian cream-filled, and sour cream, to name a few.

The staff is also happy to suggest a flavor for those who think everything sounds delicious.

Tasty Pastry Bakery Address: 1355 Market Street, #A-5, Tallahassee, FL 32312

When in the area, check out our other favorite things to do.Ten Authentic Things to Do in Tallahassee, the “Other Florida.”

Yum: A Southern Market – Middleburg

Do you want to snack on a delicious donut while shopping in an eclectic Southern market?

Look no further than Yum: A Southern Market in Middleburg.

Not only do they have a bakery with delicious baked goods, including donuts, but they also sell delightful rustic home decor.

You’ll also find vintage candies, bath and body products, jewelry, candles, and more.

If you visit in the fall, check out this donut flavor – Pumpkin Maple.

This Southern Market takes you back to your roots while supporting talented local artists.

Yum A Southern Marketplace Address: 420 College Dr. STE 110, Middleburg, FL 32068

While in Clay County, check out some of our favorite things to do: Small Towns, Big Passions: Clay County, Florida.

Charlie’s Mini Donuts and Coffee – Lakeland

Do you want to know the trick to enjoy more of your favorite donuts? Charlie’s Mini Donuts in Lakeland is packing the flavor into bite-sized donuts.

You can find a variety of flavors and specialty donuts. They even offer gluten-free donuts.

Charlie makes the donuts in the shop fresh each day. Make sure to check their social media for the flavors they serve, as it will vary.

Depending on your need, you can purchase donuts in packs of 3, 6, 25, or 35.

Charlie’s Mini Donuts Shop Address: 1023 East County Road 540A, Lakeland, FL 33813

While in the area, check out the 15 Best Things to Do in Lakeland.

Donut King – Minneola, Winter Park, and Leesburg

We love Donut King so much, that we wrote a “hole” article on it. Don’t miss it: A Visit to Donut King in Florida is a Royal Treat.

Is all of this talk about donuts making you crave coffee? Although these donut shops have great coffee, if you want even more choices, check out our favorite coffee shops and roasters in Florida.

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