Made a special trip to TODCO while on vacation to try their vegan donuts. We had heard that this…read morestore can be very busy in peak times so we arrived at 3pm which was great as we were the only ones in store and were served immediately. Unfortunately they currently only have one vegan donut ( named the Vegasm) available which is actually baked rather than fried. The texture of the donut was cakey and dense and it was overly sweet and rich and very hard to eat. The staff member who served us was very friendly and helpful and advised that we microwave the donut first to make it easier to eat ( thankful as we would not have been able to eat it without that advise). The donuts were a little expensive but their size is large so it is understandable. Overall an okay experience but would like more options.

Thought I'd drop in and test this one out. Very busy but got served quickly. Looks like they do 5…read moreflavours but do them well. Tried the Nutella and strawberry cheesecake

The donuts here are little pieces of art. I tried the key lime pie. The donut was light and fluffy,…read morefilled with a key lime filling, and topped with marshmallows. It was sweet but not sickeningly so. I was unfortunately not able to try the coffee, because they don't offer decaf. The shop itself is small, but has a great vibe. There's also several tables outside if you prefer to experience the vibe of the city.

My husband and I split the Boston cream and cruller donuts. The Boston cream was good but I found…read morethe cream to be a bit too lemony. The cruller was oily, like the oil wasn't hot enough when they fried it. Overall it was a nice treat..

These are for sure some of the best donuts in Melbourne. We had the plum glazed raised donut,…read moresnickerdoodle cake donut, and some honey & sea salt crullers. The crullers were absolutely fantastic. The hit of salt was the perfect pairing with the sweet honey glaze. I honestly could have just gotten a few of these and been happy. But the others were great as well! The plum was really nice with some tartness to balance out the sweetness, and the texture of the cake donut was great. Also, the service was wonderful! Even though it was packed inside, the wait staff got us everything we needed. Definitely hit up Short Stop if you're a donut lover!

THE BEST FREAKING DOUGHNUT & COFFEE SHOP EVER! Coming from…read moreCanada on a WHV and not knowing what to expect with Australian coffee let alone Melbourne! I had experienced a few different spots starting with gloria jeans and then getting into more of the local shops. I would consistently go to this place before work with one of my girlfriends! We loved getting the coffee, it was always made to perfection - no spills, always creamy, perfect consistency, great temperature and quick service! I'm not kidding, the girls that run this place are amazing! The chefs are incredible bakers and pastry chefs that make doughnuts fresh to order, a lot of times the doughnut is still a little warm and so enjoyable! We are obsessed with the maple brown sugar doughnut, the New Orleans espresso crueller, matcha cheesecake, and more! I can't want to come back to visit and this will be one of my first stops! An absolute must!

The best hot jam doughnut that's a must try on your next trip to the QV Market. Whether you are…read morelooking for a quick snack between meals or just want to treat yourself, no trip to the area is complete without stopping by the iconic ADK. The food is seems so simple yet perfectly executed - donut with jam filling inside. Don't have a big appetite? Don't worry, despite the signs prominently staring a number and a price (e.g. 10 for X), you can buy as few or as many as you want. I wouldn't normally point this out but out of the 30+ people ahead of us, pretty sure we were the only ones to ask and get a different number. Despite the often long lines, the service is impeccable and they move close to the speed of light. It's a well oiled machine. The craziest part? This place has been around since the 50s and the recipe is mostly unchanged. The ambience is era appropriate, too. It's an old bus that provides them shelter and mobility while being the perfect photo opportunity. They had swag, too, if you are into that. Overall, you'll miss out if you don't stop at ADK on your next trip to the area.

We visited on a Saturday afternoon and the line was super long. We waited about 30-40min. The…read moredoughnut dough itself was good, but i think it's hard to screw up hot/fresh doughnut. The highlight for me was the mixed berry sauce in the center it was wonderfully raspberry and the texture of the sauce wasn't clumpy/gelled-up, so that was good. Personally I think it could use a bit of salt on the dough to make it better.

Thank you Richard and Faye for the delicious coffees and Yummy "Jelly Filled" donuts !…read more $1.50 got me a delicious raised dough raspberry jelly filled sugar tossed puff of heavenly goodness ! And did I taste a hint of cinnamon ?? Your warm smiles brightened my morning and your coffee warmed my soul. I too was a donut man and you brought me home. I've spent many hours over a fryer, and I thank you for you hard work. Your hard work shows in the quality of your product. I will return ! Thank you Richard and Faye

Earlier this year while staying in the suburb of Blackburn and after coming into the city to see an…read moreAFL game, I was waiting for my next Blackburn train to arrive at the Flinders Station. The sign said I had about a 30 minute wait. I was getting pretty hungry after a long day of sightseeing and catching the game. So with that thirty minutes to kill now I wanted to find something quick, right near the station. I walked outside, crossed Flinders Street and there it was, exactly what I was looking for. This place, Spanish Doughnuts is a little hole in the wall for sure but with a truly unique food item that blew my mind. Churros! Being from California, I have had many churros. They are everywhere. The movie theater, Disneyland, Sporting events, concerts, Costco! They are all delicious, a fried dough rolled in cinnamon. Pretty basic stuff, all the same everywhere. However this place had a variety flavors! You can get them filled with jams, custard, chocolate, peanut butter. Truly awesome. Some even come dipped in chocolate shell, like a candy bar with a churro inside. I chose the churro with peanut butter in the middle, rolled in a chocolate coat. It was fantastic. They also have a selection of coffee and sodas to choose from. You can make a little combo meal where you get a churro and a coffee and save a buck. Unfortunately for me, I'm now thousands of miles away from this place. I have actually bought churros here and tried to fill them with heated peanut butter but I have to replicate the one I had that night in Melbourne.......

This probably isn't somewhere I'd choose to go during the week or for a savory nibble but I'm…read morethankful that Spanish Doughnuts was around to cater for our late night dessert cravings as we were walking back from the MCG. $10 will get you a 6 piece sweet churros pack with melted chocolate and this was still probably too much between the 3 of us. And they don't do a terrible hot chocolate either.

Such interesting flavors at Walker's Doughnuts…read more Classic glazed. Nutella. Strawberry jam with sprinkles. Boston cream. PBJ -raspberry jam filled with a peanut butter cream coated doughnut. Banofee. The Lamington is so unique. Raspberry jam and custard filled chocolate and coconut topped doughnut. Cute old fashioned doughnut shop.

This cute little donut shop outside of Flinders station immediately attracted me with its smell of…read moreyeasty donuts. When I looked in the display, everything looked plump with perfect icing! I really appreciate that the staff are super friendly. When it came my turn to order, the lady behind the counter came out and explained every single available flavor and made recommendations. She suggested to order more than 4 donuts as the price becomes cheaper per unit (about $18 AUD for a half dozen). The donuts had interesting flavors and looked promising. The banana pudding and chocolate glazes were our favorites. However I do wish that they were warmer and softer.

Amazing European style cakes and pastries, plus sandwiches, pancakes and coffee for breakfast…read more Several gluten-free and vegan options. The flourless chocolate cake - one of the best I've had, perfection. Not too sweet, Crispy on the outside, then cakey with a liquid dark chocolate center. Yum! Very reasonably prices, with several tables to sit and enjoy inside or on the sidewalk. Neighborhood gem!

We stopped here for lunch because of the eye catching front window and chill cabinet displays. We…read moreliked it so much that we stayed for coffee. Our baguette and deep dish quiche was fresh and delicious. The coffee was excellent and the strudel we ordered was amazing - full of fruit with a light crisp pastry. It was also excellent value into the bargain!