There are really only two things you need to know about Beach Donut Shop: 1)The line will move and even if it's way out the door it will be worth the wait. 2)There is no donut flavor that's not worth trying. Other than this, I can tell you that nothing about the decor of this place is slick or designed for Instagram. Refreshingly, the main focus of this business is to make some of the world's best donuts and sell them at reasonable prices. The coffee is perfectly serviceable. They also offer breakfast and lunch menu items that are thoughtfully prepared and priced right as well. Personal favorites include: cherry cake donut, sour cream cake donut, maple frosted raised donut, powdered sugar jelly donut. read more

Best service and food. Matin was so helpful when it came to helping me decide what to eat. Very patient and friendly. The owners are great and keep everything super fresh and clean. Prices are excellent especially with this economy. definitely coming back read more

Came across this donut shop on Yelp while in town. They had a great selection, friendly service, little hole on the wall place, which was cozy, and decently priced: $22/dozen. Unfortunately, the young girl miscounted and only gave me 11 donuts. She said their most popular is the sour donut which I did try, and it was tasty. I did also get the lemon filled, original cinnamon, jelly filled, glazed,... I only tried one, but everyone seemed to enjoy all the flavors. read more

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I have been wanting to stop by here for some time now. Donuts are my absolute favorite! It's only about 20 mins from Hammonasset beach so I grabbed a half dozen before heading to the beach for the day. They had a wide variety even for being later in the morning. Lemon, strawberry frosted with sprinkles, and chocolate glazed were a few I chose. They also had giant apple fritters and cinnamon buns! I got the apple fritter and it was delicious! The pieces of apple were my favorite part. The inside is old school with tables and chairs for seating. read more

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Probably the best glazed donuts in a LONG time!! They were super soft and comfy! The glaze wasn't overly sweet, and it had the right amount. The flavor and texture of their glazed donuts reminds me of a mom & pop bakery back home in Hawaii, that I grew up with. We will most definitely be back! Pairs well with a nice espresso for dunking! read more

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I try to visit a CT donut shop if serious CT donut fans or experts rate it highly. Although it's 45 minutes from home, Beach Donuts has been on my radar as such a place. It has an old school vibe. Nothing wrong with the looks, but atmosphere and branding are not selling points. It doesn't have to be in a beach area. People will flock to spots with good food. I ordered a half dozen donuts. Service was fine, but not something that stood out. I had to ask the person helping me not to put another donut against the chocolate icing of a Boston Cream. Never met a Boston Cream fan who likes smudged icing. LOL I tried two donuts. Beach makes my favorite donut that my favorite donut shop makes -- the long glazed cruller. It was very good. Good crisp outer texture. Fresh inner texture. The glaze adhered to the donut well. The color was darker than I'm used to for a non-chocolate cruller. I'm not sure what causes the different color, but the taste was right on. I also tried a Crumb Donut, which is somewhat similar to a Buttercrunch that some places serve. It was fresh and tasty. A well executed donut. For what it's worth, I asked my 11 year old how he liked his Boston Cream and he said it was about average. My wife thought her glazed cruller was "almost" as good as her favorite place. Beach Donut is a very good donut shop. I get why people rate it so highly. Especially if you have fond memories from visiting during area beach trips. I've come to believe that it's hard to be completely objective about scoring certain well loved kinds of businesses such as donut shops, because you have a strong sense of loyalty to your favorite donut shop. I'll give it my best shot though. Beach Donut is much better than a national franchise type place, but it's a half step off my favorite CT donut shop and other donut shops I put in the top tier. One of the most important parts of a donut shop visit, is the sense of shock and awe you experience at first seeing the number of donuts, different types of donuts and the aesthetics of the donuts in the case. I didn't feel that sense of shock and awe when I saw Beach's donut case. They had fewer donut types than my favorite place. The donuts I saw looked fairly standard in terms of type and most of them didn't pop visually. It seems like Beach executes the donuts they make at a fairly high level, but for me, Beach doesn't quite rise to the level of my favorite CT donut shops. 4.25 Stars read more

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Super cute local shop where all the donuts are made with love. They have coffee, donut, and breakfast options. All their donuts are fantastic and there are so many different flavors. The apple fritter was unreal and the size of my head. The fruity pebbles was melt in your mouth and the cereal on top gave it an excellent crunch that was awesome. Very reasonably priced as well. read more

Beach Donut Shop - Apple fritter and honey bun - Donuts Near Me - Clinton, Connecticut

Stopped by a little late on a Saturday with family and there were still a few donuts left to choose from. Friendly staff, and nice visual storefront. Very good Boston cream and Jelly-filled. Recommended visit! read more

Old school mom and pop shop alert!! If you like old fashioned style donuts and quality, you will find your favorite donut here. I love a no-frills donut shop and seek them out all over the country. Connecticut is, not surprisingly, full of great spots and Beach Donut Shop makes it in my top 5-which should be considered an honor as I have eaten many donuts in CT and beyond. read more

On my way to the Clinton Outlets, I stopped by the Beach Donut Shop, for a little sweet fix. While I'm typically not into donuts, I'll occasionally try one from an independent maker. This donut shop isn't particularly flashy, and the space could use a bit of renovational work. As I approached the front counter to place my order, there was a plethora of donuts right on the counter. The lady working here, told me what each of the flavors was. These are substantial donuts, bigger than the average. I went with double chocolate. I also got a hot coffee. These two things cost me $4.00 together, what a bargain! I sat down and enjoyed this delightful rich chocolate goodness. It wasn't overly sweet or crumbly. It was pretty perfect. The coffee was also solid. It was dark roast, hot and delicious! It's a good thing this place is an hour away, I would probably be going here too often. If you are in the area, or are passing by I encourage you to try these delicious donuts, they are divine! read more

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The donuts taste old and greasy. We didn't even get the ones we ordered. Just not a fan.

We visited this donut shop mid morning on a Saturday and it was pretty crowded. A good start, people must like it! The line moved pretty fast, and we got some gluten free donuts. The gluten free donuts are packaged separately, and you get two for $7.49. When we asked the guy at the register if he had any different flavors, he apologized and said they only did the plain glazed, apologized for the price, and then said they were the best donuts in the shop! Ha! The donuts were actually very delicious. I'm sure the regular donuts are as well. Unfortunately, you stuck with plain if you're gluten free. I also saw vegan donuts. We'll return if we're in the area! read more

I ordered a little piggy croissant and it was so good. I like the options on the type of bread to use. I took a dozen donuts to work. And every one thought they were so delicious. It can be pricey, but they are so good. I went right when they opened for breakfast so I got quick service and they gave me the fresher donuts. It's definitely a good little spot that feels like a small cafe. read more

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Gave my order to the wrong person and made me wait almost an hour for my order. I stood up to get my order when she called it out but she just handed it to the guy who was closer. I eventually realized my food wasn't coming and asked about it. They made no effort to make up for their error aside from just re-making the order. Food was pretty tasty though. read more

Absolutely love Beach Donuts! Go early and get some warm fresh donuts Huge variety to choose from too!! read more

Beach Donut Shop - Donuts Near Me - Clinton, Connecticut

Unfortunately I forgot to take a picture of the donuts before eating them but that should show how amazing they were! These donuts felt very familiar yet so special. The shop is super quaint with some seating at the front. The highlight of our visit was the amazing person working behind the counter who saw us trying to decide which donuts to get and threw in a 7th donut to our half dozen. I highly recommend beach donut! read more

I couldn't speak more highly of a donut shop. Beach Donuts is fricken AMAZING! They have both cake and yeast donuts and so many different kinds it's hard to choose just 12! (Which is why I usually end up walking out with 1 1/2 dozen haha) Unlike most homemade donuts shops in the area, they keep making donuts much later, my 4 year old and I just went at 11:30 on a Tuesday and they still had every single kind we wanted...and then some! Red velvet was a nice surprise. They maple bacon and maple frosted are to die for, and the sour cream, muuuah so so SO so good. I like the originals and all the funky ones too, my son's favorite is the fruity pebbles, not going to lie, I love it too! He asked for Donuts on his birthday and was SO excited to go to his favorite donut shop. The owner and the staff are SO friendly, I just love them. They are always so sweet to my son and hand him an extra donut or rainbow bagel or juice box, we have been Beach fans for as long as I can remember and this is our (ALWAYS) go to for donuts, I won't waste calories on anything other than Beach. I really just can't say enough about the staff, I'm not sure of the man's name who almost always takes care of us when we are there (I'm not sure how I haven't gotten his name yet!) He is so sweet and so kind, we need more people like him in this world, The owner is funny and loud and tells me how much he appreciates our business. In a time when small businesses are closing, I am so grateful for businesses and staff like them, and am so happy that they made it through the pandemic and still flourish, and surely always will. My family has a family business we have had since 1978 and we love and appreciate all our loyal customers, old and new. Thank you to everyone who is part of beach donuts, we love you all and are so grateful to have such an amazing place with amazing people AND to-die-for donuts just 15 minutes away! Remember to toss them a $5 (or more) in the tip jar, with small businesses, the tips are greatly appreciated and here they are ESPECIALLY deserved. Thank you again Beach, you have been a tradition for me and my son for 4 years since he was born, and myself for several decades. We love you and will forever be your loyal fans! read more

Beach Donut Shop - CAKE-Chocolate Cruller, Sour Cream, Red Velvet YEAST- glazed cruller, strawberry / chocolate frosted, fruity pebbles - Donuts Near Me - Clinton, Connecticut

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By far not the fanciest or flashiest donut shop I've ever been to, but by far are some of the best donuts in the area! Beach donut has a great selection of donuts, sandwiches, and coffees/beverages. We got a chocolate donut and a vanilla glazed with sprinkles! Iced coffee was strong and delicious. Overall a solid place that hits the spot. read more

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Best donuts and breakfast sandwiches on the shoreline! Free donut holes every day, good selection of drinks, pleasant vibes

First time here.. The young man that waited on me was so kind, helpful and friendly. Easy to find Ample signage Variety of things on the menu DONUTS!!!! Lemon, Strawberry, Cherry!!! I have never seen such delicious looking donuts... Oh by the way they are delicious too I could not give 5 stars as the decor needs a little sprucing up. read more

Delicious donuts with wonderfully friendly service! On a trip out to a shoreline bookstore we decided to stop at this donut shop and sample the sugary goodness. The owner effusively greeted us and went on to tell us of his business, talk with my daughter about her career plans, and just in general be the most welcoming face we had seen behind a mask in many months. The donuts were all fantastic, especially the crullers, he recommended a lemon coconut for my husband and it was a great recommendation. read more

Beach Donut Shop - Donuts Near Me - Clinton, Connecticut

A non-descript shop that shares the building with an electronics repair store. Felt like going back in time! Went late morning on a weekday in mid-February. They were out of our favorites so had to settle for for other limited options. Service was OK but the inside could use a lot of work. It didn't feel dirty, but didn't feel clean either. Donuts were $2 each and decent. Definitely larger and better than DD. No oily or chemical taste, and cooked to a nice crisp. Filling was tasty, but not abundant and there was none in my first few bites. read more

Just beat a crowd around 11AM on a Sunday--6-7 groups came/left while we were there. Pros: -Great texture on the cake donuts -Solid selection even at 11AM on a Sunday (they close at 2) -Donuts tasted fresh even at 11AM -Nice staff -Lots of seating/parking Cons: -Some glazes overly sweet -$5.00 minimum on card (4 donuts puts you at $6) -- Chocolate Cake Donut Glazed chocolate cake donut. Again, texturally on point with crisp exterior and soft interior. Probably the best of the 3. Boston Cream Donut Yeast donut topped with chocolate icing and filled with standard vanilla pudding. This donut is about half the size of the other donuts, which is kind of nice for portion control. It's fine, but nothing special. Sour Cream Donut Glazed sour cream cake donut. Texture was awesome--crispy exterior and soft interior. Unfortunately, the glaze made this donut overly sweet. Supposedly this is their top seller but I wasn't a fan of how sweet it was. read more

Beach Donut Shop - Chocolate cake donut and Bavarian cream - Donuts Near Me - Clinton, Connecticut

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Stopped in looking for something different than the mass produced crap at Dunkin' Donuts. If you're looking for that, you might find it here. The owner John is a trip, and his accent is Afghani if you're wondering. He compliments everyone when they walk in, and gave my kid a free applesauce. When we got there at around 10am the donut case was pretty wiped out, but we still found three to choose from, and ordered two breakfast sandwiches on croissants. Everything was amazing. The owner and the nice sandwich lady came out to talk with us. I would definitely go back, and had wished we found it earlier in our vacation. Get there early if you want the best selection. read more

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Camping at Hammonasset and drove over to get a half dozen donuts. The donuts were very good and they had a good selection. Workers were friendly and they threw in some donut holes to try read more

Fresh homemade donuts.Many varieties to choose from. So good ! They have fresh made to order egg sandwiches on Cohan's homemade bagels. Or their breakfast burrito is the bomb ! Must try . Bigger donuts and lower prices along with a great staff !! read more

Every time we have overnight guests we get donuts from here and they always get rave reviews. Our friends were getting married and ordered a huge batch for the morning after brunch for guests. The staff was so kind and generous when we went to pick up the order, and added a lovely note to the order, too. Great local business! read more

Yummy donuts. Quiet spot with lots of choices. The kids really enjoyed it! Fun afternoon treat

I've driven past this donut shop countless times in the past dozen or so years. Today I finally decided to stop and treat myself to Beach House donuts. Mind you, I don't eat donuts very often: maybe 2 or 3 times a year due to health reasons. So when I say this was a treat, it really was a treat. It was late afternoon, so I didn't expect much in terms of freshness. I bought a cherry donut and a lemon-filled coconut donut. The lady behind the counter ended up adding two more donuts for free (pancake and blueberry), most likely because of how late it was in the day! How generous! These donuts were absolutely worth the treat! Flavor and texture were amazing. Might've been the best blueberry donut I've ever had. read more

Beach Donuts did not deliver the 3 dozen donuts we ordered months ago to my wedding yesterday at Chamard Vineyards. I met with Theodore/Ted in person twice at Beach Donuts, tried donuts, picked out what flavors we wanted, and placed our order months ago. I have plenty of emails from the past 6 months in regards to this. They never delivered our donuts and no one was there to answer our calls yesterday when now one showed up. I've planned this for months and made a donut wall for this. I called first thing this morning and asked for Theodore and was told that he wasn't there and "oh, yeah... he's angry at the delivery driver for that". He never called back, so I just did. He picked up and told me he did not know of this and was sorry. Did not have any explanation. Extremely upset, frustrated, and disappointed. I would NEVER recommend this place to anyone. read more

Amazing sour cream donuts!!! Staff is always pleasant and helpful So lucky to have them in my backyard read more

Still a 5 star after almost 10 years since my first review. Now gluten free glazed donuts that taste about as close as you can get to a regular glazed donut...best I've ever had. $6 for a 2 pack. Good sized donuts and worth the $6 for sure. Now....the dilemma is, how do I make these donuts a regular part of my diet without gaining weight???? read more

It's ok, local bagel & donut place as an alternative to DD, would have given better rating if not for the couple flies in there. read more

Beach Donut Shop - Donuts Near Me - Clinton, Connecticut

Awesome donuts, cute shop, and tons of variety. What else could ya ask for?! We went shortly before closing time and they still had a decent variety of fresh donuts to choose from. Would definitely return read more

Beach Donut Shop - Glazed jelly, fruity pebble, blueberry cake, sour cream, crullers - Donuts Near Me - Clinton, Connecticut

Was excited to come here based on the great reviews- walked in and I noticed mold on two of the ceiling tiles so I walked out without any donuts read more

With all of the Dunkin Donuts in the surrounding towns, Beach Donut is worth the drive. This is a small donut shop with a few tables and a ton of small town charm. Get here early for the best selection and the chance to beat the crowds. People will line up out the door to get these donuts. Don't worry, they also make a pretty mean breakfast sandwich if donuts aren't your thing. My son has such a hard time picking between all of the sprinkle donuts. They offer chocolate, vanilla and strawberry. On this visit we picked up a Strawberry Sprinkle, Boston Cream and Crumb all for under $5. read more

Incredibly friendly and kind owner. My partner and I wanted to stop by to check out this place since we have heard great things and never been. The owner had just closed and was in his car when he saw us pull up. He got out of his car to chat with us and to give us donuts. We will be coming back soon! read more

Beach Donut Shop - Chocolate glazed twist - Donuts Near Me - Clinton, Connecticut

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Finally got to come here. Based off the great reviews and I'm a sucker for a good donut. The good: Very friendly family vibe in here. The owner is very nice and welcoming. Lots of varieties to choose from. Donuts. Bagels. Croissants. Muffins. Sandwiches. Coffee. Breakfast plates and more. Has about 4 tables for seating areas - Spaced out. Prices are very reasonable. We had a cheddar bagel with eggs, bacon and cheese. this was very very good. We loved it. And would come back for it and come back to try it on their croissants also. The so-so: The donuts. I know. So sad. I was really looking forward to it. But. It was very mediocre. Didnt taste very fresh like it was made day of. We arrived around 11am. We had chocolate frosting, strawberry frosting with sprinkles and a regular glazed donut. All 3 was like.. 2.5 stars. So unfortunately when I come back, it probably wont be for the donuts but more so for the bagel sandwich. read more

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Great donuts! The shop was cute and old fashioned. All the flavors we tried were delicious. The only complaint we had was one lemon cruller was a bit lacking in filling!! read more

Beach Donut Shop - Dozen and a half donuts! - Donuts Near Me - Clinton, Connecticut

So glad this is under new ownership again!! The previous owner didn't keep the place clean, the donuts were stale on various occasions, to the point we stopped going, I believe he was the same owner as Subway in town, so I'm not surprised honestly.... The new owners are doing everything right and it shows! Delicious donuts, delicious egg sandwiches, and the home fries are AMAZING!! Thanks to the new owners!! Outstanding experience!! read more