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The Donut Hole Bakery Cafe

Beloved Destin tradition since 1977! Fresh homemade donuts, HUGE pancakes, and famous pies. Worth the wait!

⭐ Rating

4.4 (1,645 reviews)

📍 Location

635 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541

📞 Contact

(850) 837-8824

About The Donut Hole Bakery Cafe

Beloved Destin tradition since 1977! Fresh homemade donuts, HUGE pancakes, and famous pies. Worth the wait!

The Donut Hole is a Destin breakfast tradition since 1977, satisfying hungry vacationers and locals for nearly 50 years. This beloved bakery and cafe is a must-visit destination that consistently draws lines out the door - a testament to just how good it is!

The Donuts: Fresh, fluffy, and absolutely irresistible. "Of all donut shops in the United States there cannot be one better than this one."

  • Maple Glazed - Classic perfection
  • Red Velvet - Melts in your mouth
  • Apple Crumb - A fan favorite
  • Secret Menu: Ask for the maple donut topped with bacon - "freshly grilled bacon melts the maple frosting just enough, the sweet-salty combination will make your tastebuds dance"

Beyond Donuts:

  • HUGE Pancakes - Legendary portions
  • Texas Sweet Potato Pancakes - With pralines, a unique specialty
  • "The Everything" Breakfast Plate - Hearty and satisfying
  • Famous Homemade Pies - Especially the key lime!
  • Fluffy waffles, savory omelets, bacon, sausage, hash browns

What Guests Say: "Really good service. Reasonable prices. Everything got good reviews."

Locations: Destin, Santa Rosa Beach, and Inlet Beach

Hours: 6am - 10pm daily

Pro Tips:

  • Expect a wait during peak hours - drop someone off to place a to-go order
  • Grab a dozen donuts to go for beach snacking!
  • The coffee is always hot

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