BLUF: Excellent breakfast all day and delicious, fresh donuts in a diner-like atmosphere…read more My party of three arrived at The Donut Hole to a long-ish line down the ramp and I was wondering if it's worth it. It is! The Donut Hole most certainly has diner vibes and I suspect the booths are original to its 1978 origins - both of which made for a nostalgic experience. Although named for the sweet, fried confections, The Donut Hole has a huge menu of breakfast, lunch and dinner items. My table all ordered breakfast even though it was lunch time. The breakfast was awesome - omelettes, pancakes, poached eggs, cheese grits, coffee and the most delicious rye bread. I had the sausage and cheese omelet and there was something about it that made it better than other omelettes I've had. Also, I loved the rye bread - it was sliced thicker than what I am used to and it was very pillowy. I enjoyed it dry but it was also good with a little butter. We waited about 20 or so minutes for a table, but once seated we enjoyed prompt, attentive, excellent service. And's let's not forget to talk about the fresh made donuts! Oh my, there were a lot of flavors to choose from and none of them disappointed. Initially I went with a chocolate frosted and Bavarian cream filled donut. But then a fresh tray of key line donuts came out and I had to get one of those too. My sister ordered a few and we took them back to our rental, cut them in quarters and had a donut tasting party. Delicious! I am looking forward to my return trip to The Donut Hole. A visit to Santa Rosa Beach would not be complete without a stop at The Donut Hole.

Holy tortugas! This place rocks and no wonder it is packed, the word is out…read moreVery smart scheme, they don't need any advertising because it is by word of mouth, our next door neighbor from Pensacola told us about the donuts and other items in the menu I ordered an omelette with mushrooms and cheese and it was like they would have told me to go in the kitchen and make it myself disregarding how big my stomach and my appetite would be, very generous that not even the picture makes justice to how well and generous was. Do you think I left any in my plate? no sir! Wife ordered two fried eggs that come with hash browns and biscuit and she barely finished too. Kathy was our server with a smile from ear to ear that made our day, very patient and took our order quickly and accurately. Considering the number of people in the restaurant our food came out quickly. We asked Kathy about something we saw next table and could not guess what it was on the menu. Apple fritters she said so we ordered one to go, well have it with coffee tomorrow There is a well known breakfast franchise across the highway but they are no competition to the Donut Hole, just simply there is no other place I have been in the Nation that serves as good as this and I have been to quite a few, I wish there was one near home. Place is well lit and inviting with enough personnel to tackle the crowd Place is crazy busy and when we left the line was all the way to the front porch Are we coming back? you bet we will in the week and a half we have left in Paradise. Only about a mile from Topsail Hill State Park and next time we will take the bikes, easy ride on the bike lane on Highway 98

OBSESSED! I wish I had time to come back here! The coffee was fantastic but more than anything the…read morebeignets were just delicious. I did the 3-piece cinnamon swirl and we annihilated it! The prices were decent and I was super tempted to buy a hoodie that says 30A :)

Loved the beignets, especially the turtle, was 11/10 we've had the one in New Orleans too. Aldo…read morelove the atmosphere and quick service.

Quick service! Nice variety of donuts. Only can comment on donuts, but def happy. Donuts were…read moredelicious. I love that they gluten free and keto options!!

You cannot go wrong with any of the flavors! I brought it back to my family six hours away and it…read moreheld really well and they all loved it. The layers were so soft and not like any other doughnut I've ever had.

Yum YUm YUM YUMMM!!!!!! It is so good! I always don't know what to get becasue all the flavors…read moresound amazing!! I always find one though that fits my cravings at that time! My family craves this all the time!!!!!!!! So amazing! Never have I ever taste something so amazing! The ice cream added a whole new delightful feeling in my stomach! Couldn't stop smiling after eating this!!!!!!!! I recommend this 100000 times!!!!! My favorite flavor is banana cream pudding!! A must try!! And graham cracker station!!

Just stop here for donuts and coffee. Its convenient, walk up Windows, outdoor seating inly but…read morecute décor and pleasant in nice weather. 4 stars because its very good but not exceptional.

This shop is a cool place to grab delicious sweet treats. Located across from the Destin City Food…read moreHall, this shop offers tasty hot and cold beverages, ice cream, gelato, and, of course, cute little donuts. My family and I went here for ice cream after having lunch at the City Food Hall. They had a good variety of flavors for both ice cream and gelato. My wife and my son got their favorite choice of gelato flavors. I went with Blood Orange and Mango sorbetto flavors. Their gelato and sorbetto are homemade. Their ice cream is provided by Blue Bell. The gelato and sorbetto flavors were good. I liked my choice of Blood Orange. It was refreshing and delicious. The Mango flavor was good as well. We had a good experience here. The service was nice and friendly. The shop was clean and inviting. I would go back here if I am in Destin again. Definitely check them out if you haven't before.

Such a fun stop for breakfast during vacation! Just 10min from where we were staying, easy parking…read moreand a great shopping area! I wasn't a huge fan of the way the egg was cooked for the sandwiches, but loved the donuts. They also have a variety of options for coffee, gelato and more. The shop is small but efficient and there's outdoor seating under the patio.

We were seated pretty quickly for a Sunday morning around 8am. This was a great mix of southern…read morebreakfast and donut shop. The banana foster pancakes and super egg bologna sandwich were amazing!

My husband actually recommended we stop here as he had read that this is where the best key lime…read morepie exists. I can only speak on the key lime pie... and that's all you need to know, get it!

I dine at the Donut Hole weekly and the food and service are excellent…read more Can get noisy at peak periods (8:30-noon). Most think of Donut Hole as a breakfast place, but the sandwiches and salads are super.

Love this place! The food is consistently amazing, and the staff is always warm, friendly, and on…read moretop of things. Service is efficient, and the coastal atmosphere--with all its thoughtful design touches--makes every visit feel relaxing. I've even picked up several mugs and T-shirts over the years as gifts because the vibe is just that great. One small suggestion: Consider placing the entrance rules (for dine-in vs. to-go) directly on the doors at eye level. My family knows the routine, but we often see new or confused diners unsure where to enter. When I point out the signage above the doorway, people are always surprised--it's simply too easy to miss. Just recently I helped a first-time diner, and the woman behind me mentioned she's been coming for years and had never noticed the sign. Not a complaint at all--just a small tweak that could make an already fantastic experience even smoother. Highly recommend this place!

Gotta love local!!!…read more Got some pizza here on a week day during our Fl summer vaca b/c we were looking for something locally owened. Got the hawaiian, pepperoni and cheesy bread. All super good! Crust was a thin crust, not too paper thin though, so a nice in between of thin and regular. The cheesy bread was SOOOO good! The cheese on the bread was nice and thick and gooey! A+++ on the cheese bread in my opinion. Great helping of cheese. So if you just want cheesy bread that's light or mid on the cheese I would recommend clarifying your preference b/c they're serious about the CHEESE part of the bread! Called ahead to see what the busiest times are and typical wait times, b/c wasn't sure if we should order assuming longer wait times or if we should wait to order until closer to being ready to be hungry enough for everyone to eat. Called and the gal on the phone was SOOO nice and friendly, advised week day order before 5pm and will be ready within 30 mins. Advised we'll order before 5 and will probably put order online and she asked for my name and advised she'll keep an eye for my name to come through, which I thought was just an extra step of nice courtesy that I wasn't expecting and just thought that was so thoughtful! Was about $90 for two big pizzas and the cheesy bread, but SO worth it. The pizzas were also BIG! So was very happy with the portion sizes. Happy to spend this money for the quality and supporting local owned establishments that put out quality product! I would recommend purchasing here over other franchised chains.

We were walking past Pascalli last weekend on our way to the beach and decided to pop in for a…read morequick snack--and wow, so glad we did. We ordered the 10-piece beignets and they came out fresh and piping hot. Absolutely incredible. If something that simple was that good, I can only imagine how amazing the rest of their menu is. Even my mother-in-law, who lives just a few blocks away, swears everything there is delicious--and now I totally believe her

I could've gone here every day we were in town...and kind of wish I did so I could make my way…read morethrough more of the menu! Best donuts in the area, fresh, flavorful, and a great variety of options (from your everyday enjoyable glazed to a delightful maple bacon option for the more adventurous, with plenty of choices in between). Some good coffees on the menu too (I found the Tally Bomb to be my favorite, a cold brew with vanilla and a shot of espresso). Really wanted to try a shake, just didn't get the chance, as they looked awesome. It's a sweets shop, nothing overly fancy. Line definitely goes out the door at more crowded times, as there's not a lot of space. Service is welcoming and friendly.

Charlie's donuts are, in fact, delightful. We tried the blueberry and the key lime filled and they…read morewere so good we didn't get photos! We taste-tested them against another 30a donut place and Charlie's reigned supreme. The shop was bright and clean, and had some seating available. Great service, good selection, reasonable prices - we found a new favorite for a sweet treat when we're in the area!

The food was tasty and the coffee was good. They have some unique coffee flavors on their board. I…read morehad one with lavender that was very nice.

I've had the food before - pretty good! I do remember it being on the pricier end - but welcome to…read more30A! Coffee was good too! One thing I can't get over is the "service charge" and then asking for a tip afterwards. Last time I ordered - I got 1 single thing - a coffee to go. What service charge was needed??