The fractured prune is a must stop at least one of your morning in ocean city!…read more If you like hot donuts, with a plethora of different flavored glazes like a raspberry coconut and chocolate chip donut, then this is the place for you. Honestly never tried a donut here that we haven't thoroughly enjoyed.

Stopped here for Saturday breakfast, grabbing a dozen and a t-shirt. The shirt comes with an extra…read moredonut so at the end of the transaction, it was a bakers dozen. I had the cherry chocolate, lemonade, pb cup, banana nut bread, and blueberry hill. There's not much to take away from here- just a solid business that churns thru customers. Really liked it here - which is my original first-ever Prune experience over 20years ago.

I had to stop and pickup up donuts to go on my last day in Ocean City. I ordered a half dozen. I…read moreate the maple glazed with bacon bits before I took the pictures. The donuts were nice and warm since they were freshly made and that maple glazed donut tasted like pancakes and syrup with bacon. It was so good. The donuts have a nice crispness on the outside but are lighter than you think for a cake donut. 10 out of 10 Every time. I only waited about 5-6 mins after placing my order. It was pretty busy but they have a good system.

I've been going to Ocean City, MD for as long as I can remember. And for just as long, I've been…read morehearing people rave about Fractured Prune donuts. How many times, in my entire life, had I actually tried one? Zero. But I was determined to change that during my solo birthday adventure to Ocean City this year. My first Fractured Prune donut in 41 years...I was more excited than I probably should have been. For those unfamiliar, Fractured Prune has been an Ocean City staple since 1976 and is known for letting you build your own donut masterpiece--starting with a hot, fresh donut and customizing it with glazes and toppings however you like. No pre-made rows of donuts here--just pure, creative, donut freedom. Since I was visiting in March (aka off-season), I wasn't even sure I'd get my chance. But I was thrilled to find this location open until 12pm on Saturdays. PERFECT. I got up early, watched the sunrise, and made my way over to finally experience the hype. I had studied the menu ahead of time because I knew if I didn't, I'd stand at the counter forever trying to decide. I landed on one donut--a Banana Nut Bread creation (banana glaze, cinnamon sugar, peanuts). I was attempting to show some level of restraint during a weekend that was otherwise...not about restraint. I walked in around 9:30am on a beautiful March Saturday and found a small crowd already inside. Clearly, even in the off-season, people know where to go. I placed my order, paid my $3.57, and asked if they had stickers as a little keepsake from my birthday trip. They were out, but the kind gentleman behind the counter offered me a magnet instead--which I happily accepted. A few minutes later, my number was called, and I was handed a purple box that felt...surprisingly heavy for one donut. I took it out to my car, opened the box, and immediately started to cry. I was on a solo birthday trip--my first one in a long time--and while I was doing my best to fill it with fun and new experiences, there was definitely a bittersweet edge to it. Inside the box weren't just my one donut--but two extra donuts and a handwritten "Happy Birthday!!" on the lid. It was such a small gesture, but it meant everything in that moment. It made me feel seen. It made me feel celebrated. And honestly, it made my entire day. The kindness of the people working there didn't have to exist--but it did, and it mattered. After I pulled myself together (and stopped crying over my donuts), I finally took a bite. I get it now. I fully get the hype. The donut was incredible--served warm, soft, moist, and perfectly cakey, with the banana glaze, cinnamon sugar, and peanuts all working together in the best possible way. It took serious self-control not to demolish all three donuts right there in the car. I'm not even sure I've ever had a truly fresh, hot donut before this--but if this is the standard, Fractured Prune has set the bar very high. For $3.57, this was one of the best purchases I've made in a long time--and eating it in the sunshine during my birthday adventure is a memory I won't forget anytime soon. Logistically, it's easy: free parking in a nearby strip mall, quick ordering, and fast service. Just note--there's no indoor seating. You grab your donuts and go...which honestly isn't a bad thing when "go" can mean taking them to the beach just a few minutes away. Fractured Prune is officially on my "must-do every time I'm in Ocean City" list. And next time? I'm not pretending I'm only getting one donut!

First time we have ever noticed this hidden gem! Try the shark bite frozen lemonade. LOVE and will…read moredefinitely go back many times.

I found quickies and wrote my original review. Since then, I keep going back. My family buys…read morenothing less than a large because if we get something smaller we end up fighting over equal amounts shared and end up buying a second bucket anyways. The menu has the donuts of course, milkshakes, sundaes, and coffee. If you find yourself midboardwalk, you must stop here.

This breakfast spot was so good we went there twice during our trip! Old school feel. Lots of…read moreparking in the back. Only had small tables so our group of 8 needed to spilt into two tables. I had the breakfast sandwich with the biscuit. The biscuit was one of the best I've ever had!! I had the side of potatoes and they were really good. Not like your normal breakfast potatoes. The second time we went I had a donut and it was sooo good. I could have had more. Don't miss out on their bakery items!

I've visited Layton's before, and I realize I have never reviewed it. I was in town for an annual…read moremeeting, and this is one of the go to places for breakfast or lunch here in Ocean City. It's sort of an institution. There is a small parking lot in the back, and some street parking. If you're early, you will be fine. During peak times, you may not find a space to park. The restaurant is kept clean and neat, and I was quickly seated and able to order. They have a special with eggs cooked to order, choice of breakfast meat, toast, and potatoes - I had mine scrambled, with corned beef hash, and rye toast. Service was good and the server was very attentive. Food came out quickly, and the corned beef hash was very good. Eggs were properly cooked. Toast was nice marbled rye, although it wasn't warm at all. I've always had good experience here, and I'd say this is a solid four star place, and I will be back. Just remember it's breakfast and lunch only.... and the donuts are pretty good.

Visiting in the area and had a coupon for BOGO free donut. Donuts are warm and delicious! Staff is…read morenice and helpful. My husband and I have been twice! Highly recommend. Four stars because we were disappointed in the coffee selection. There is just three canisters, one caramel syrup pump and sugar sweeteners. Would have been nice to have some specialty coffees (latte, cappuccino, flavored coffees, etc.) to choose from!

The family visited this place... We were shocked to find a line out the door and into the street…read moreupon arrival. Luckily it moved quickly. My husband whispered "This place was on the food network". I'm not surprised. The menu is bizarre. You can get a burger or chicken or egg on your donuts. Bleh. Even the donut donuts were over the top... like 5 toppings. But the family got a dozen (everyone else got like 1-2 donuts each and a lot of people were ordering their soft serve ice cream which we didn't try). Here are our reviews: 11 yr old: Score 3/10. They were OK. 13 yr old: Score 8/10. I liked them! Runner up to Fractured Prune. 54 yr old: Score 7/10. I liked them OK, a little better than Fractured Prune but I'm really a Dunkin man. 46 yr old: Score 1/10. Bleh. Like Bleh when I looked at the menu and BLEH when I looked at the donuts. I tried a couple pieces of a couple of them, and not one was enticing enough to actually desire to eat the whole thing. I'm a KK or DD fan too, and I only like 2 donuts made by FP, and they are the plainer ones. Note... they will do custom donuts, so if their suggestions are over the top, tell them what you want. They are cake donuts and there is a toppings bar (think: Subway) where you chose your glaze and toppings, and they make it in front of you. My issue was that sprinkles were in glazes, glazes in sugar, and it was all very messy. It kinda grossed me out. And there you have it. It's a novelty.

I remember when there were two locations but boy isn't the beach a better place now with all these…read morelocations. FP is an awesome spot! Blueberry or French Toast!!

Right at the start of Ocean City is quite possibly the best Fractured Prune in this beach town. You…read morecan see the donuts being made in the spacious open air kitchen. All the donut flavors and specials are there. Same warm, crispy outside with pillowy soft insides. There are even two claw machines on the premises!

What a fantastic spot in North Ocean City. Liquid Assets easily has one of the most unique interior…read moresetups in town--you are literally dining at a rustic bar built right into the middle of a full throwback beer, wine, and liquor store. The ambiance alone makes it worth the visit. I stopped in for a late lunch and went with their Pick 2 lunch combo, pairing the Caesar salad with the cream of tomato soup. The Caesar was excellent: fresh, whole romaine hearts tossed in a nice tangy dressing, topped with flavorful brown bread croutons and a solid chunk of quality cheese. The cream of tomato soup was equally good, carrying over those same rich croutons and cheese to tie the meal together seamlessly. Service was top-notch as well--the bartender was friendly and welcoming, and the kitchen churned out the food impressively fast. Great spot all around; I will definitely be back.

We came here after seeing yelp reviews. As with most Ocean City eateries, I was a little…read moreapprehensive. But I must say, we had a great meal, wonderful server, and enjoyed the atmosphere. It was definitely a great evening. We started with the Kung Park calamari and bread. In our group had everything from the LA burger, crabcakes, mussels, and seafood pot pie. And then we finished off with the donuts, I think I would go back just for those alone. I would recommend if you want a great meal. Maybe a little expensive, but I feel like everywhere in Ocean City is overpriced.

Worth a visit for a quick bagel sandwich or a sweet eating donut, better then the little breakfast…read moreplace across the street which I also reviewed this weekend.

Very sweet staff. Donuts were fresh. came here again for a quick afternoon snack. I sat outside on…read moretheir homely porch and they served me my food when it was ready...a nice little gesture with your morning coffee.