An absolute delight!…read more A buddy and I made the 20 mile bike ride, from Inverness, just to have breakfast here. The food, the ambiance, and the staff, are all equally amazing! We'll be back!

We stopped in today, because we were headed out to citrus county, and this place was on the way…read more Ive seen it, but Im never there when they are open. Anyway, that changed today when the Husbeastie and I stopped in for a quick brunch. This is a small shop, run by one or two people, so orders of food take time as they are made individually. Today, I got a fluffy Bavarian Cream donut, and loaded Avacado toast, my hubby got a smash burger with perfect tots! (They were perfectly crisp and salty. Perfect!) The donut, Ill be honest I was expecting dry and very little filling, ala Dunkin, but No! Thos was a deliciius, tender dough, and LOTS of filling! It was a decadent experience. My loaded avocado toast, and it was not at all what I expected, it was better! Instead of just mashed avocado, it was a thick piece of multi grain bread, spread with cream cheese, salad mix, and sliced avocado, with 2 eggs any style. I asked for scrambled, dry and they were perfect. Honestly its several hours later and I'm still thinking about that donut.

Legit non chain related donut shops are non existent in this state so when I come across one that…read moreis a small local spot I'm all about it! So I've been told get here early or don't even bother and that's exactly what we did and I must say these are definitely some of the best donuts in the state as they are hot fresh and just classic but definitely with their own unique style. So the blueberry cake donut was definitely my favorite as it was super flavorful with blueberry donut goodness as well as a yummy icing on top to set the vibe to the donut goodness one could totally get again and again! The jelly donut was awesome like it's up there with one of the best ones I've ever had as the flavors were totally there and just a perfect doughnut from start to finish. So we are suckers for apple fritters and we totally had to get one to try and I must say while it was good it wasn't my favorite as these I'm very picky with as I love them flat and really crispy and not everyone does them this way so I can't knock them for their own style and besides it was definitely good for what it was just not the go to one for me! There straight up is only a window in the door a true hole in the wall where you pick what you want from the window with a nice lady helping us she was very quick to get the line down! If you plan on using a card to pay they to charge you a fee so just plan accordingly or bring cash to avoid it! Overall if you live in the area you should totally come here if your traveling takes you through Ocala you should come here and if your just looking for good donuts yes you should come here so get the grease sponge recipe ready for whoever comes next!

Being that I am down here in Ocala for a bit due to a sick family member it's offering time to…read morecheck out some must visit spots. I was told that Tas-T-O's donuts was a must and they weren't wrong. This is an old-school donut joint doing it retro-style which is the best way! I made sure to be there right after opening at Saturday 6:15am and there were already cars pulling up. I was told get there super early or be shut out. I can see why, as these donuts are the real deal! Made fresh overnight and put on display shelves in the front window. You order from the front door window and also point to the ones you want and how many. I got a box of a dozen and it was less than $20, a variety of donuts, apple fritters, and glazed bow ties. Along with a tasty large cup of coffee for around $3. All I'll say is "WOW"!!!! The donuts are delicious, soft, moist, fluffy, and so fresh tasting. No wonder they sell out fast, as most days they are open 5 or 6am until noon, and many times they close early once they sell out. Closed on Monday and Tuesday. You can see the kitchen in full view with all it's equipment and racks through the windows. Oh, and the service is terrific. The girl working this overnight to morning shift making the donuts was very kind and nice to chat with. Even though she had to be tired she was cheerful with a smile as we discussed the business and answered my questions about the business and area. Fantastic donuts, variety, price, and customer service. So glad I made it over to this donut heaven.

I actually found out about Queen of Cakes from an ad on Facebook. What intrigued me the most was…read morethat she offers Keto baked goods. Great for those people like my husband and I watching their carbohydrate intake. My husband who loves sweets had to give them up when he became a severe diabetic and misses them so much. With Queen of Cakes keto baked items he can have an occassional treat without raising his blood sugar significantly. Queen of Cakes also offers delicious regular baked items plus beautifully decorated cakes for special occasions. She also bakes savory items such as biscuits, rolls, mini pizzas, take and bake pizza dough plus pepperoni pizza rolls. Queen of Cakes is a small business but the owner/ baker bakes an impressive amount and variety of baked goods. Beautifully baked and decorated there's something for everybody in her bakery cases. I love the fact that she sells pieces of cake along with her numerous cupcakes. Whenever I go my husband warns me don't overspend because quite frankly everything in her bakery just calls out to me! I do hope you will try our hidden gem of a bakery here in Crystal River and support a small business whose owner is wonderful and will do anything to make her customers happy!

I have been here many times and let me tell you she makes some of the best Cupcakes around...she…read moresells a variety of delicious flavors that make you want to come back and try another...as soon as you arrive you are greeted and taken care of right away, fast service and your on your way..her shop is just adorable and so homey inside and very welcoming..you have to check out her Cakes, they are a work of art..if you are on the Crystal River area, you must stop in!

These donuts are absolutely delicious and they have lots of fun options! I wanted to try both the…read morecake donuts and the yeast ones, and I'd definitely say the cake were my favorite (but both were very tasty). The service is very quick here so you can be in and out within a few minutes. The inside ambiance is nothing of note but they have a nice display case of all the donuts and pastries. They do have breakfast sandwiches and some other food options as well, but I've only tried the donuts so far and will be back for more!

Amazing, fresh donuts. We were quickly served and very satisfied!! Definitely come here for best…read morevalue donuts at great quality.

This place is great!…read more The service is always very outgoing and friendly; I am picky about my hot chocolate, and they'll make it with unsweetened cocoa powder to allow me to sweeten it to my own taste - that's outgoing! The pastries are all made in-house (except for the cookies), and they are actually very good; they are tasty without being overly sweet or oily. I had the steak omelet during the weekend brunch menu hours, and my bf had the french-toast-stuffed Belgian waffle; they were both delicious, especially the waffle. They expanded a few years ago into the space next door making it an even nicer place to meet friends or use a laptop to get some work done. I do have one minor nitpick: they use non-dairy whipped cream; I wish they'd use the real stuff. And the best part is that overall value high since everything is pretty reasonably priced.

Delicious coffee, had it to go and the place was bustling on a Sunday afternoon! Line was long but…read morewent reasonably fast. The food looked amazing but I didn't have time for a stop or a to-go. Will need to next time!! Cute shop!

Really gone down hill. These used to be the best donuts around. The last few times we were very…read moredisappointed. And the most recent trip on 8/9/26, the young lady working the counter was rude, sloppy, and acted like she didn't want to be there. The icing on the majority of the donuts looked like a 3 yr old did them, plus some hardly had anything on them. Guess we'll be going to Dip-a-Dee Donuts next time.

Everything looked so good that I was tempted to only eat these for the next few meals. We went out…read moreof our way to get here, and it was totally worth it. We come down 4x a year and this'll be a stop every trip now.

We stopped by Emma's Patisserie at the end of the night and there were SO many baked goods to…read morechoose from! The whole place reminded me of a European bakery with a more luxurious feel. Everything inside was white and there was plenty of seating. There was a line when we arrived but they moved through it pretty quickly. We ended up getting a raspberry cheesecake, a chocolate-filled doughnut, and a blueberry cream cheese danish. Everything was fantastic! Definitely a spot I'd recommend stopping by after dinner if you're craving something sweet. There were so many things I wanted to try, so I'll definitely be back!

Basically traveled to WEC solely to give this place a try…read more Pretty unassuming being in the hotel but was surprised at the variety and quality of the pastries. Specifically had the raspberry and chocolate croissants and was very happy with both. Raspberry croissant was super flaky with a nice cream and jelly inside. Little messy to eat, but delicious and not too sweet. The chocolate croissant was also very good and both pastries were large. Price for both was a little steep but given size, quality, and being at WEC it really wasn't bad. Coffee was also pretty good with the price surprisingly reasonable be given its location. Place was fairly busy but the line moved quickly so it wasn't an issue. If you're looking for a nice pastry and coffee I would definitely repeat if you're at or near WEC.

This charming local gem is known for its delicious homemade ice cream...creating frozen desserts,…read moreshakes, malts & sundae dreams and freshly made-to-order cake doughnuts, making it a must-visit for anyone seeking a sweet escape. Patrons can watch the warm, fresh pillowy custom-made donuts being fried in 2-3 minutes and can select from 20-30 toppings of their choice to be toppled over the gooey glaze before enjoying that first heavenly bite. The cute and cozy beach motif decor outdoor porch is adorned with umbrellas & picnic tables, providing a relaxing spot to enjoy your treats. Fun Fact...they even have a Loyalty Program. DONUT miss out on the fun!!!!

Donuts & ice cream??? Seriously!!? Sold! Love this concept of putting two of my favorite sweets…read moretogether! This shop is pretty busy. They are definitely properly staffed to handle the traffic. The owner was on sight and very nice. When she heard it was my first time there she gave me personalized attention. I ordered the biscoff cookie ice cream on a chocolate donut! The whipped cream was real and very creamy. I will definitely be back!

Wow! What an exceptional experience. I stopped by Sugar Moon Donuts... and I'm really glad I did…read more This tiny shop is producing epic donut delights. It's quality over quantity with a creative flair. I restrained myself, and only selected 2 (you know, moderation)... 1. Sugar Raised - it's a classic and this one was outstanding. Big, light, fluffy and not at all greasy. Coated with crunchy granulated sugar. Just sweet enough. 2. Viral Dubai Chocolate bar inspired donut!! Dark chocolate glazed, and generously filled with crispy kunafeh and PISTACHIO CREAM! It was beyond delicious. Looking forward to trying some of the other flavors. Definitely give them a try!

This defines the Mom and Pop experience! Mom and Dad behind counter and the baby playing in a…read morebassinet. So sweet. TIP: Pre-order or get there early. We arrived at 10 am on a Saturday morning and all the filled donuts were sold out. There were 4 maple bacon donuts left that we bought by the gentlemen just in front of us! We got 6 glazed donuts of varying flavors. Great donuts but looking forward already to getting there earlier for the filled ones!

Dough J's is the only place I'll buy donuts! We drive about 45 minutes to get there. Definitely…read moreworth it! The glazed donuts are so good and fluffy. My personal favorite is the cronut! They also have maple bacon donuts.

I ordered the greens, fried chicken and yams. It was made to order and piping hot. It also came…read morewith a biscuit that I was not expecting. It was closer to closing when I came in so most of the donuts were sold out. They usually have a large selection if you are there early. The young lady at the counter was very courteous and attentive. The manager offered the greens to me because my usual green beans were not available. I am so glad he did. I enjoyed them thoroughly. Everything here is cooked to order and the place is kept clean for dine in. There are groups that meet here regularly. They close by 2:pm but open very early in the morning.