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    Donut Connection

    3.9 (61 reviews)
    InexpensiveDonuts, Coffee & Tea, Bagels
    Closed 5:30 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    a bagel with a bite taken out of it
    Stephanie G.

    Interesting variety of donut flavors (like Honeydew). Definitely worth trying a half dozen for a nice variety, and they are sweet but dense, so definitely different from your chain donut store. I do wish they had the menu on their site. It's convenient they have a drive thru, but it was hard to look over the rather long menu in a socially etiquette drive thru time. I like to look over options without holding everyone up. Also got an egg sandwich on an everything bagel, which was good, so don't shy away from the other non-donut menu items. A solid place for some breakfast treats.

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    Rebecca B.

    I came in here as I had an hour or so to kill while waiting for a friend and didn't want to drive all the way to my favorite spot Bageland. The parking area is small and so is the building but it's cozy so I really liked that. Walking in it smelled of fried dough which is always a good thing. The service was quick and friendly. You simply walk in and place your order at the counter. The doughnut selection was pretty good I wished they had a chocolate glazed doughnut but I went with a bagel and a Boston cream with coffee. The doughnut was meh it had very little filling mostly just dough. The coffee was hot but nothing special other than the grind on the bottom and the bagel was what you would get most places though Bageland has bigger bagels fr less money. There wasn't anything amazing about this place. But the service was great, food fresh and hot. Prices average. I will say my usual place has a bigger bagel with better coffee for a smaller price but this one was really good too. I think what truly made this place special was that it gave me a mom and pop type feel. Overall I would return just because I liked my service and I liked that the doughnuts are made in house.

    Half dozen donuts
    Kyle G.

    Donut Connection is a donut chain with a Gainesville location on 39th. The location has been there a while and it shows, it feels almost stuck in the 90s but I think that's part of the charm and I love it. They have your standard options: donuts, bagels, sandwiches, and coffee. Their donut variety is great and I always have a hard time choosing. My favorite is red velvet! They have wonderful, cheap iced coffee and flavored syrups. If you're looking for donuts, give them a shot!

    Hands down their best donut.
    Noah M.

    I love donuts espicially from a mom's and pop's place because they're so unique. I frequent this location often. I personally do not like the breakfast sandwiches. There are very few donuts that I enjoy from here. Most of the donuts are basic and don't stand out. The double chocolate cake donut is delicious but my all time favorite is the peanut butter donut. It you love peanut butter and jelly this is the donut for you. It's got the perfect ratio of peanut butter and rasberry jelly packed tightly in the hole of each donut. I say why pack a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for lunch when you can have a peanut butter and jelly donut!

    a variety of donuts in a box
    Toni T.

    Since living in Gainesville for the past 7 years, I cannot believe that I have yet to try this local donut shop! I stopped by for the first time in the morning and was very satisfied with how fast and efficient the drive through was. As you can see, Donut connection's assortment of donuts is extensive with some of my favorites being the red velvet, maple, and apple fritter. If you want some classic and traditional donuts, definitely try this place out!

    Apple Fritter
    Tara S.

    Really good donuts - probably the best Apple Fritter I've had in a long time! I like the set up of the coffee and iced coffee, where you mix your own with flavor, sugar, and cream, but they could've made the atmosphere look nicer. Maybe even have it smell nicer when you walk in. Despite that, I'll still be coming back here

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    Donut connection has goood prices and cool deals! Yummy donuts! They have a great variety full of quality and friendly service!!

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    I loved curia!! I ordered a cappuccino with orange cardamom syrup and it was extremely satisfying!…read moreThe orange didn't really come through a whole lot but the cardamom was front and center (which I loved). My boyfriend got a cappuccino with strawberry syrup but we didn't really taste the strawberry in his. Regardless, it was delicious. We also got one of their biscotti which seemed like they made in house but I'm not sure. It was yummy, but definitely was not a very traditional recipe. It tasted more like a short bread than a biscotti but still very yummy. We walked out to the food truck to get some vegan bites and they definitely met expectations. The crabby patty was delicious with a great texture, and my boyfriends patty melt was also super good. We shared a mac and cheese and honestly I was full before we even got to that. The Mac and cheese was great but did taste a lot like coconut so if you're not into that then maybe veer away. The ambience was a mixed bag. The initial shop that you order the coffee in had a very cozy vibe with great decor. If you walk past the patio into the overflow seating the vibe changes a ton. The decor felt very uncanny valley, back rooms, like very odd. I think they need to work on that side of the property a little bit and make it more cozy. Maybe it's a work in progress or maybe they like it that way, I'm not sure, but it wasn't the sort of vibe that made me want to stick around. Overall great experience though! Will be coming back & hopefully I can get seating in the main shop ;)

    Cute coffee shop! Good coffee and a lot of options. Plenty of seating and a great place to relax or…read morestudy. There is a thrift store right across the way which is also fun to go explore. Get the coffee, skip the bakery items! They have gluten free options individually wrapped but sadly they are awful. This is the one thing I wish they would improve

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    Vegan pasteries!!!

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    I stopped in this morning for a sweet treat. Located right in the middle of midtown, this is prime…read morelocation for college students. The interior is clean and super cute. They also have outdoor seating on the patio out front. Concord Coffee offers a nice selection of drinks with unique syrups, etc. Although I didn't order coffee this time, I would be willing to try it in the future! The staff is super friendly and helpful. Their pastry case is limited and I believe they get their baked goods from somewhere local. I wasn't sure what to get and the worker recommended any of their pastries, as opposed to their bagels, as they were delivered fresh today. I ended up ordering the cinnamon roll, she heated it up and that took about 5 minutes. The cinnamon roll itself wasn't anything super special. The dough reminded me more of that of a croissant due to its flakier consistency. The glaze on top was light and the cinnamon inside was underwhelming. I still didn't have a problem with it until I reached the center. I noticed the center wasn't fully heated up and even felt slightly cold. But my biggest issue was the fact that the dough in the center was very much raw. It was not cooked/baked through at all. Disappointing to say the least. I would not return for a pastry or baked good, as I believe you can find better ones around the area for a better price. But I would return to try the coffee. Overall, I think Concord Coffee is a super cute coffee shop located in midtown. The staff is really sweet and helpful as well. I thought the inside was clean and I appreciated the decor. With that that being said, I would stick to beverages as opposed to their food items. My cinnamon roll was anything but special, I feel like one from Publix would have left me more satisfied. By biggest issue was definitely the fact that it wasn't baked through and raw in the center. I will get around to trying their coffee at some point in the future.

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    Concord Coffee - Counter and open floor seating.

    Counter and open floor seating.

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    Cinnamon Roll

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    I'm a fan of Resident & Wyatt's so I was super excited to see that they were having a matcha pop up…read morefor the month of April. The matcha pop up is with Hue Matcha where they are showcasing some amazing matcha drink offerings. While it's not a full service offerings, I do love that from 8am - 12pm you can still stop into Resident to meet up with friends or get some remote work done. I had my eye on the banana pudding matcha latte with oat milk this morning. They were also offering blueberry matcha scones for $6 that looked so delicious. I did enjoy watching them whisk the matcha and prepare the drinks to order. The matcha was very good and not too earthy. There was a subtle sweetness to it that was simple but good. The cold foam with the Nilla wafer definitely gave that banana pudding feel to it. I also would have preferred the original one just because the quality of matcha was so good. However, I love the simplicity of this pop up and hope that Wyatt's and Resident implement this as a regular pop up or sell this matcha in their store. I'm looking forward to stopping by next Monday!

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    Products area

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    3.6(53 reviews)
    4.5 mi
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    Ordered a hot Café con Leche and a Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin. The coffee was the perfect…read moresweetness and not at all bitter. The muffin was quite large and moist. While there are not too many options for inside seating there are also a few small cafe tables outside along the intersection of the two streets. I would visit again next time I'm in the area, whether that be for coffee, chai, a muffin or a cake pop!

    I've been to Foxtail a couple times now and just love this place! They offer such a wide variety of…read morecoffees and teas, with just about every milk or add in you could think of. Not to mention, their food isn't too bad either. The interior is super cute with the best vibes. The service is always on point and I have found the staff to be very helpful. It is also kept clean, which I appreciate. Foxtail makes for an excellent study spot too, very good environment! As for their menu items I've tried, I have had nothing but good experiences. Their cold brew is definitely one of the best, creamiest cold brews I've ever had. It almost doesn't need milk it is so smooth with such a good flavor profile. I would highly recommend trying this if you are into cold coffees. I still need to try some of their syrups, but I am most intrigued by their sugar free cold foams. For the food, I've really enjoyed their croissants. Surprisingly fresh, buttery, and flakey, they won't disappoint. And heated up, game changer!! The chocolate one is super tasty and pairs perfectly with a coffee. All in all, I think Foxtail is a wonderful coffee shop in Gainesville. I'm so happy they opened one in midtown as I will definitely be frequented it more. Cannot wait to explore more of the menu!

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    Foxtail Coffee Co - Counter side

    Counter side

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    Foxtail Coffee Co

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