Donut Shoppe

The faculty and staff of Clay Charter Academy enjoyed sweet treats from the Donut Shoppe in celebration of its upcoming 2025 winter break! And they were absolutely delicious. Thank you!

Donuts and people were great. The ugly apple fritter was OUTSTANDING! However - we went to check out and didn't realize it's CASH ONLY! No worries though... they have an ATM.

The service was great however the donuts were extremely over hyped and I’d honestly say Wawa has the same thing for a lot less these don’t even compare to Krispy Kreme when they’re hot let alone me and my spouse arriving at 8 AM and none of the donuts were hot. I believe this place deserves a solid overall 2.5 out of 5 and those 2.5 points come from the service alone. I ordered four donuts in total, spent 10 bucks and only ate one of them……..

The Donut Shoppe delivers fresh donuts every time with fast, and friendly service. Cash only, but consistently great donuts make this a reliable local go-to.

I stopped by The Donut Shoppe early this morning to grab a couple dozen for the work crew and was blown away. This place opens at 5:00 a.m., which is perfect for anyone who starts their day early like I do. It has that awesome old-school vibe, while you're ordering, you can look through the window and watch them making fresh donuts right there in the back. It doesn’t get better than that! The guy at the counter was super friendly and chatty, which made the experience even better. Just a heads-up: it's cash only, but they do have an ATM on-site if you forget. These donuts were a hit, and I’ll definitely be coming back, probably more often than I should!

People go out of there way to get donuts from here. Luckily I live out this way. I will intentionally go into work an hour late, and then work an hour over to make it up just to be able to bring in donuts for my crew from here. They take cash only, but have an atm inside. Also if the cost is 15 dollars... Its 15 dollars. No adding up the taxes and all. Its all in the total already. Fast friendly service and their "uglies" apple uglies (apple fritters) are to die for. Take my word for it, or just let your taste buds be the judge.

Visited for the first time and got an ugly apple fritter. The crunchiness of the outside paired with the softness on the inside made it an indulgent and delicious treat! The staff I interacted with was so warm and friendly, which was the cherry on top. Looking forward to trying the other selections the next time I'm back. As all other reviews have said, bring cash!

This place was HIGHLY recommended, so we made the 30 minute drive to check it out. Mmm mmmm mmmm!! Everything was delicious! We had to try the “uglies” (apple fritter). Also had donut holes and a couple twirls. Just go get you some donuts…whatever you choose, I’m sure you’d enjoy. 2 fritters, 2 twists and 6 donut holes came to $14.

This is not just the quintessential old fashioned donut shoppe of Jacksonville.. it's also hands down THE BEST! Established in 1962, this place is an institution here in JAX. That means, no they do not accept credit cards.. CASH ONLY.. yes there is an ATM in case you forget. Is forgetting still worth it sometimes? Yes it is! As you step into the shoppe you'll really feel the old school charm of this place. One of the many amazing staff members will gladly help you with your donut needs. My favorites are the devils food, blueberry cake, and uglies (apple fritter). If you're lucky sometimes the uglies are still warm! Highly Recommended!

Not really my vibe. Cash only is unique so just be ready. The donuts were good just nothing to write home about. Way too far away from where I'm located to make it worth it. My bf LOVED them though so to each their own.

Favorite local donut shoppe with old fashioned donuts to delight. Always my number one spot to visit for some classic donuts when in Arlington.

Simply the best! We loved every single one. Got a half dozen donuts and of course an Apple fritter. We were in Jacksonville for vacation and can't wait to come back to Florida to get more of these donuts. The service was fast and friendly :)

The Donut Shoppe is a great choice for old school donuts. The ambiance is pretty straightforward, but it is a donut shop (hence the business name of the Donut Shoppe) and most people are more concerned about the donuts than sitting in some upscale place. The staff was friendly enough and the donuts were a definite good choice for a sugary breakfast or snack. All in all, the Donut Shoppe is a great choice and I would definitely recommend this particular establishment.

Apple Fritters - did I say Apple Fritters???? Well, they call them uglies. But that's okay - They are delightful, plump, fruit filled deliciousness. I can't honestly say what anything else tastes like here as I'm addicted to the uglies, but the donuts I took home for others to share were gobbled up immediately, so there's that!

I've been coming here for over 20 years and it's still a favorite. The flavors and the recipes through the years have stayed consistent. Had an ugly (apple fritter) today--and it remains #1 on my list. The dough was moist and soft, and all the bits of crunchy ends are so heavenly. Bought a dozen for the family and they devoured it. Service is quick and the donuts fly off the shelves. We will continue to be life long customers. Don't forget your cash! They don't accept cards.

If their were 10 Stars I'd vote 10 stars! Hands down the best glaze donuts in Jacksonville. Don't believe me then go try them! But just in case if you don't just like glaze donuts please try their Blue berry donut, you will not be disappointed. Also try their donut holes and honorable mention for me is their Apple fritter. I will tell you go early because they sellout fast and you'll be disappointed they ran out of all the good stuff! Also bring cash because they are only cash only. But if you do forget they have an ATM available to take out money. I normally go into detail of how fabulous a place is that I love to go to and enjoy their food but this place is a MUST go and try yourself. I promise you that you will probably thank me!

READ THIS REVIEW------ Absolutely the best glazed donuts in town. Very light compared to any place else. Good layer of icing with a very slight hint of orange - it really worked! I also tried the blueberry and strawberry cake donuts. They were 50% lighter than anything I've had before. Flavors were perfect and really nice. They sell out fast - go early. I missed the apple fritters, but the photos look great. I'm going back for that for sure!!! Note: cash only! There is an ATM, but it's used a lot. Bring cash.

No frills donut shop. It's a pretty large space compared to other small business donut shops I've been to. It took me a moment to see what they still had available and I didn't feel rushed. I came in around 9:30am on a Sunday and was able to get one of the last chocolate covered glazed donuts. I don't know if they replenish, so I'm glad I made it. Cost: 1 donut is $1.50, 1/2 dozen $8.50, 1 dozen $12.50. Their glaze donuts are soft and fluffy. I do think the glaze is slightly too sweet, for me though. Bavarian cream ones was a lot chewier, the filling is kind of too thick for my liking. Had kind of an artificial taste. Blueberry cake donut was yum!

Great spot for great doughnuts! Only downside is it's a cash only place. The ugly apple fritters are wonderful!

Hole in the wall donut shop just 10 min from work. Bought 4 dozen donuts - they are a hit with the people at work! $12.50 for one dozen which is a great deal. They don't take cards - only cash or check.

Best, freshest donuts in Jacksonville. Coffee hot, bakery clean and staff pleasant. What else can you ask for with good donuts?

I love local. This is a landmark establishment. Donuts are always fresh and the pricing is great. Park in the back for plenty open spaces and the rear door entry takes you by the observation window of the sweets in process. I shall continue to return, many times. Haha

Always great pastries Donuts yummy great service always fast friendly and clean I wish they took debit price is a little high but it's scratch bakery so I see that

I tried their Chocolate Frosted Glaze Donut!! This donut shop has been serving the Jacksonville community since 1962! All donuts here are old fashioned, they're made from fresh daily and cut by hand!! I got their chocolate donut because that was one of the few baked goods left (they were almost sold out at 10am). My donut was so soft and amazing! The chocolate glaze and dough just melted in my mouth. This is hands down a must try donut shop in Jax! Tips: Their hours are 5am-1pm but they sell out fast! Also, they're cash only but have an accessible ATM. ⁣

Always good. Very sweet employees. They take cash only but have an atm in store if you forget. Go early as possible.

Best DONUTS in town. Just FYI get there early they sell out fast. Apple fritters are amazing.

First of all, cash only- but they do have an ATM Second, come early.. OR you can also call in an order ahead of time.. this can be super clutch if you want to try lots of different kinds but also don't want to wake up early on the weekend because later on in the day they will be sold out of many items. Third, make sure to try the uglies! These are GIANT apple fritters and they are SOO worth the drive over to this cute little long time running Arlington donut shop. Very affordable location which makes me respect them even more in a day where donut shops can be trendy and commercialized. I also can't wait to get my hands on another one of the lemon crème donuts. Delightful! They do have a couple tables inside and drinks like chocolate milk, strawberry milk and coffee as well.

Great apple fritters, just run out often, but best in town. Highly recommend this place for your sweet tooth fix!

The Donut Shoppe has so many different homemade doughnuts. Unlike Dunkin' Donuts, they are never frozen. Unlike Krispy Kreme, they taste good when they aren't fresh, too. My husband likes the double chocolate glazed cake doughnut, but I'm a fan of the Bavarian cream and glazed yeast. The only thing I don't like is that they only take cash. A dozen doughnuts are $10, which isn't cheap, but isn't outrageously expensive.

I've been coming weekend after weekend to get the lemon filled donuts and I have been arriving too late but not today. These donuts are fresh and good! The employees are nice and very helpful. You can see them making the donuts through the glass. YOU MUST HAVE CASH!!! No debit or credit card accepted!

The absolute best glazed donuts I have ever had!! Unfortunately, they were all out of the uglies (apple fritters) but I will be going back to try them. They also had a nice variety of donuts to choose from but my Dad and I love glazed If you have never been to the Donut Shoppe, I highly recommend you give them a try.

Stayed up all night just so we could try these donuts and they were worth it!! Not a huge fan on jelly filled donuts but the Lemon filled one was so delicious!! Super fresh donuts will definitely come back !

I want to start off by saying this is a cash only business and they don't stay open all day. Neither of those are bad things, but it seems to surprise a lot of people. I got a half dozen donuts which cost me just under $10. My husband loved the donuts and so did the kids. This is a walk-in business. There isn't anywhere to sit.

Best donuts in town. Warning - they are cash only, but I believe there is an ATM there. But it is worth planning ahead to bring the cash. You won't need much anyway because the price is right here. Donuts are so cheap, which is crazy because they are way more delicious than your regular donut chain, nearby bakery or fancy mini donut situation. Now it's not fancy inside, but its more about that sugary fresh buttery floury rich donut taste - not comfy chairs and coffee tables.I love getting the donut holes and the honey dipstick. In the back of the restaurant you can see a factory like kitchen where they make the donuts. There are giant bags of sugar and flour. Reminds me of watching them make donuts on me. Rodgers as a kid. The staff is fairly friendly and efficient about getting everyone through the line. It's more of a to go atmosphere and I would skip the coffee here. Parking is a little weird and the place is easy to miss, but once you've gone once you will definitely go back. Trust me on this. Best. Donuts. In. Town.

You haven't had a donut, until you've had one (or a few) from the Donut Shoppe. This is one of Jacksonville's Best Kept Secrets!!! When any of my Friends visit me, I show up with some of the Donut Shoppes goodies and then we show out!! A BIG shout-out to the Management, Bakers and Staff!!!! YOU ALL are Awesome!!!!!

Best donuts in town. I discovered this place about 9 years ago when I moved to the Arlington area. Prior to that, I didn't come to the area much to know anything around here. Once I stopped in the first time, I was hooked. Sometimes we get on a donut kick and stop in all the time. Then I kick the habit for a while before the process starts again lol. Service is fast and friendly. You wanna get in as early as you can since they often close early. Once they sell out, they close Shoppe.

*Cash Only* Looking for amazing donuts, look no further! Hubby and I picked up a half dozen donuts and an apple fritter last weekend and were blown away. This is what we ordered: Blueberry Cake - light and fruity with just the right amount of sweetness Blueberry Filled - exploding with real blueberry flavor Bavarian Cream Filled - my fav! creamiest Bavarian cream I've had, not too sweet Strawberry Filled - fresh strawberry filling Chocolate Frosted Glaze - soft, smooth and classic chocolate frosting atop a perfect glazed donut Devils Food - rich, chocolatey and moist Apple Fritter - loaded with apple flavor, perfect sweet glaze All donuts/fritter really tasted homemade and fresh. So many more to try.. can't wait to go back!

Hard to find good donut shop on the east coast like they have in the west coast. But this place nails it. Very good,and will be a stop everytime we are down that way

Don't worry if the line seems long. It moves very quickly and next thing you know, you're already queued up trying to decide what to pick! You're in and out in just a few minutes as they have multiple people filling orders. The "Ugly" Apple fritter lives up to its hype. It's delicious and a generous portion for $3. We also picked up half a dozen doughnuts which was a mix of good ol' glaze, strawberry-filled, lemon-filled and blueberry filled. The eclairs are yummy too! No wonder The Donut Shoppe has been around for six decades (yes, you read that right - since 1962!), everything tastes so fresh, airy and light. 21 varieties to choose from but they sell out quickly so go early. Also, as others have said, remember to BRING CASH

Very nice people. They only accept cash but there is an ATM available inside. Really enjoyed the regular glazed and the bavarian cream. I'll be back.

Their Donuts are exactly as I remembered from when I was a child. Incredible! Impeccable! Their customer service is superb as well. They expanded the shop, the last time I went, it was small and next door to Gate gas station..wow, I just basically showed my age

Excellent donuts, nice people. I get up early and take a couple of boxes to L&D, the nurses love them

Absolutely worth the early morning trip. My favorite is the apple cinnamon doughnut but they are all delicious. And don't forget to bring cash!

Donuts are great and the size and price are perfect, not ridiculously large...we were late so slim pickings but what we had of the donuts was great... ... We tried the specially pastries also the eclair and the fritter.... And we really liked the donuts

Best donuts in Jacksonville and well worth any drive! Donuts are my favorite food and they taste amazing.

Best Donuts EVER. We had an ugly, eclair, and the best glazed donuts ever. They are cash only but worth every dime. I have lived in Jacksonville for 23 years and have't ever found a better donut. They are cash only and first-come-first serve but soooo worth it!

Okay, I did attempt to get pictures but at least it shows the texture. Very unassuming shop. It is cash only, but there's an ATM inside. Service is great. I talked to a very nice man at the counter. These are the best doughnuts in Jacksonville. I still need to try 3 other places, but after 6 months of trying places, this one is my absolute favorite. Perfect. The glaze is amazing and the doughnut texture is airy with a crispy edge. The icing has been my favorite to date. It's not hard as a rock and actually had a chocolate flavor instead of just being bland or chalky. These are absolutely amazing. I was making yummy sounds and dancing in the car while eating these. Come here and get these doughnuts. They remind me very much of the ones you get in Ohio and Massachusetts. You won't be disappointed. Absolutely amazing and I will be back!

A week ago I departed on a trip and this was my treat for the road! We pre-ordered the night before and made a detour to grab them. This place has been on my must go to list for Jax FOREVER! And I love sweets, especially baked goods- so donuts fall right into my weakness. AND then- because John ran in to grab the donuts- I was rigging gps for the trip and forgot to check in! We ordered a dozen and accidentally also got 2 eclairs and an ugly- because those can't be in the dozen. All that- for 2 people... so I went all in for the eclair first! Eclair- surprisingly- not my favorite (and usually it is), it was a little too sweet- idk, I'm nuts Blueberry cake- we were eating the cake donuts on the third day and this was still moist and perfect! Coconut- OMG 10 stars, this was my favorite, we had 2 in the dozen and I ate both... John got a piece. Sorry-not sorry Lemon- wow tartness! but also really good! Ugly- hmmm- I love a good fritter and this was probably the best I have ever had! Strawberry filled- this was another huge hit with me, I LOVED this donut Honey stick- the twisted one- deliciousness! Glazed- yes! keep them coming! Apple Cinnamon- another one that is usually a slam dunk for me, but something was off As I mentioned- we were eating these for 3 days! Morning treat and evening treat until they were gone- I will be back, but not too soon or I am going to grow wider. Seriously- I think I could eat four of those coconut donuts in one sitting....

I visited The Donut Shoppe late on a Saturday morning after calling in an order the night before to their answering machine, per the many recommendations on Yelp. I was pleased to receive exactly what I wanted, but they still had a substantial selection to choose from when I arrived around 11 a.m. The shop itself is my favorite kind of donut shop, a throwback that's been around for decades and focuses on traditional donuts and coffee. The staff was efficient and friendly enough. I ordered 13 donuts, two Uglies (apple fritters), and a cup of coffee. As with most old-fashioned donut shops, the coffee was ok, but nothing special. The Uglies seem to be the signature item at the Donut Shoppe, and were utterly spectacular. These fritters were huge, sweet, crispy on the outside, with plenty of apple pieces, and properly cooked on the inside (and believe me, I've had my share or apple fritters that were raw in the middle, so this needs to be called out). If you are a fan of apple fritters, you must try these, they are well worth it (note that they are not included in the standard dozen donuts). I will go out of my way to have these again. Their glazed donuts are solid, light in texture with a pleasant level of sweetness. I wasn't a big fan of the chocolate covered sprinkled glazed donut, as the large amount of very crunchy sprinkles overwhelmed the flavor of the chocolate glaze and the donut itself, but if you are a sprinkle fanatic, you'll be all about it. Their cinnamon roll was sweet, light, and had a strong cinnamon flavor. This was my second favorite donut to the apple fritter, and I would recommend it. Cake donuts are my absolute favorite type of donut. To me, a perfect cake donut is crispy on the outside, and soft and sweet on the inside. Unfortunately, the cake donuts at the Donut Shoppe are super soft and don't have all that much flavor, more like an Entenmann's than what you would expect from a local shop. For their cake donuts, I had: plain, coconut, chocolate covered, apple cinnamon filled, and a honey twist stick. The honey twist stick was the best of the bunch. It was sweet and had some crunch on the exterior, but all of their other donuts were soft and lacking flavor. Even still, I'll try a couple of cake donuts the next time I visit just in case they were having an off day. If you're going through Jacksonville and are looking for an outstanding donut, hit up the Donut Shoppe for some Uglies and cinnamon rolls, and your sweet tooth will be satisfied.

Absolutely fantastic! Me and my boyfriend got there around 10 am, on father's day so they were out of most of their flavors/types but what we got was fantastic. The cake donuts are tasty and pillowy. the glazed was melt in your mouth delicious. But what left an impression was the sweet young man at the counter grabbing our donuts, he was kind, and patient. He informed us it was cash only and waited patiently for us to grab cash at the atm and let us know he grabbed the freshest for us and to make sure we napkin up. overall it was a really wonderful experience and had a nostalgic feel, you won't get anywhere. if you're in the mood for good donuts, good service, and good feelings come here! and bring some cash! it was so good we ate the half dozen and had to get more for the rest of the family.

This place is a Jacksonville institution and has the best doughnuts in Jacksonville. Their prices are still super reasonable at $12 for a dozen and $6.50 for a half dozen. However, they only take cash, so either stop by the ATM on the way to pick up your doughnuts or plan on using the ATM in the lobby of the business. Today, we picked up a doughnut cake for my sons birthday. It is a 8-10 inch doughnut topped with chocolate icing and sprinkles for $18. You have to pre-order it but it really is an affordable cake for a special day. I recommend going here before you ever go to one of the chain places.

Best donuts in Jacksonville. Must have at least once if not weekly. The employees are friendly and always in a great mood. The donuts are always free and soft. Wide selection of donuts. I prefer their cinnamon swirl.

Delicious donuts Yum Yum. My only complaint about them is that they don't take debit cards or credit cards but they're donuts are absolutely delicious.

The Donut Shoppe is quite far distance of a drive for me, BUT as I always say... "Have Car...Will Travel...for Food". I love any donut out there but one of my all-time faves are The Uglies AKA the Apple Fritters... because them Uglies deserve some of that L - O - V - E too ya know. And the Apple Fritter they have here is pretty good. And the other donuts we ordered were soft, fresh and not overly sweet, just delicious. The other selections to choose from are (subject to change): Glaze Plain Cake Chocolate Frosted Cake Honey Dip Stick Glazed Donut Holes Twirls Glaze Bavarian Crème Filled Sprinkles Blueberry Cake Additionally, this shop is a FCFS shop (first come first serve) and they only stay open until 1pm. Fresh donuts galore. You can practically see the Donut Masters making the donuts in the back. So DONUT be late and get em while you can.

It is common knowledge that Keanu Reeves first uttered his famous word of "Woah" after eating his first Donut Shoppe. My wife wanted to treat me to something nice and came to Donut Shoppe to get me some donuts. She ordered me a lemon filled and a blueberry filled. The lemon filled donut was wonderful. It had a good sweet versus tart taste to it. I would definitely get this donut again. The blueberry filled was also great. It was sweet and the bread was perfect. Now, I just have to wait a month or so to return. I don't want to get fat and make this place my new home you know? The Bavarian cream filled and the ugly fritter are next on my hit list. Be warned that this place is cash only, which is a real bummer, but the donuts are $1. If that is the trade off then I am a-ok with that.

If you want good classic donuts.. this is your shoppe! They only take cash but have an ATM there! The service is quick and efficient so be ready with your order quick! But you will not be disappointed... these donuts are one of kind delicious!! They run out early because the donuts are so good so get there early or go on an off day if you want the big selection! You can also order in advance!

Doubted the hype and I shouldn't have. This was hands down the BEST apple fritter I've EVER had. We have been disappointed in every other donut shop we've visited since moving to Jacksonville-- but this one is 100% worth the 30+ minute drive from where we live.

The best donuts I have ever had. We stumbled on this shop a few months ago on a Saturday morning and the place was busy. Been there a few times since and they never disappoint! The staff is always friendly and fast. These donuts are worth getting fat for