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    Downyflake Restaurant

    4.1 (147 reviews)

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Meg C.

    I LOVE this place! It's a small little dinner and fantastic for breakfast. There is usually a line and a very small parking lot. It can be tricky to maneuver and there is a reason it is so crowded. A local favorite. It would be a 5 star but the staff isn't always the friendliest. But they are always swamped with people. I believe currently, they are only seating outside and with takeout. Obviously the donuts are yummy. Freshly baked, not like Dunkin or Krispy Kreme but TRUE donuts. It has a diner feel inside as well, as with their food. It's fun on cloudy, rainy mornings to sit inside with your pancakes and coffee. Casual attire.

    Biscuits and gravy with house fries and bacon
    Megan W.

    Great little diner which has all the breakfast essentials but also a walk up window to get donuts/to-go orders! Just a heads up, it is cash only but they do have an ATM inside. If there is a wait, pick up some fresh friend donuts and wait for a table! They offer breakfast and lunch so be sure to make note of that as some breakfast items are only served till a certain time of day. Fuel up here and head to the beach afterwards!

    'Sconset omelet, chocolate chip pancake, sugar coated donuts, eggs with bacon
    Yeimy M.

    Perfect breakfast spot, there's something for everyone. Quaint and cozy ambiance. Make sure to try their donuts, got their sugar coated donuts and these by far have been the best donuts I've ever tried. They were soft, moist and just the right amount of sweetness.

    Flake Special
    Heather R.

    Great home cooked food. Get there before 10am on weekends in the summer! We walked in around 9:30 and sat down as a part of two. Quick service and quality food!

    Choc glazed, Lemon Glazed Doughnut, maple glazed, sugar & plain.
    Deb E.

    Yum! Our first time getting donuts at Downyflake. We went at 8am on a weekday in July and the lit was full of folks eating dine-in. Since we were only getting donuts to go we used the handy side window. No line I suggest knowing what you want before going up to the window. We ended up with a dozen donuts: lemon glaze (my fave), choc glaze (kids favorite), coconut (v good), maple (very subtle, reminiscent of pancakes) and plain (also excellent). Our one misstep was ordering the bramble while the idea is good (puff pastry and fresh berries throughout, the middle was uncooked. Bring cash, no cards accepted. Dz donuts about $18 iirc.

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    Franny F.

    I came here for the donuts. Downflake is a quaint restaurant with a diner vibe to it. Just like most places on the island, it's cash only. There's an ATM on site. If you can walk, I recommend it. Parking seems to be a nightmare so avoid it if possible. Food was average, basic breakfast with choice of toast, biscuit or donut. Of the few restaurants I tried during my stay on the island, this was the best value. The service good and the food was good. I only tried the sugar coated donut, they ran out of the other flavors. Downflake seems to be a local favorite so definitely try them out.

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    Derek L.

    Sugar Donut Takeout review Downyflake donuts were introduced to me by a friend of mine. We got there around 11am on a Sunday and they were out of every donut but the sugar! But that was ok since I heard sugar was the best anyways. The donuts were $9 for a dozen or 85 cent each. Each donut was coated in sugar slightly crispy on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside. The donuts had a nice spring to the them when compressed and the sugar was sweet but not too strong. Overall, I really enjoyed the donuts from downyflake and will be back to try the other flavors!

    Jess L.

    This diner feels like a rural diner. There are crowds inside and outside. There's not much attention to the decor. I went straight for the take-out counter, where there were massive crowds. People are friendly, but you feel personal space encroachment. The donuts are on the smaller side of life, but they are a pretty standard and tasty treat.

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    Really great spot, classic diner food and everything was top notch. Obviously Nantucket prices but the food was great.

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    Always great food! Best breakfast on the island! The omelets are awesome. We will be back soon!

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    Amazing food, smaller portions but well worth it. Donuts are on point. Some of the most personable service on island.

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    Great local spot. Pancakes were great. Service was friendly. Donuts were amazing!! Cash only but there's an ATM on site.

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    I love that I was able to get a donut with my breakfast instead of toast! It was the perfect morning sweet and savory combo!

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    Comfort setting. Comfort food. Comfort people. Blueberry pancakes or anything else on the menu, you cannot go wrong

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    Solid breakfast, cheap and very tasty donuts. Can't go wrong. Parking can be a nightmare in season.

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