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The Donut Palace

4.1 (58 reviews)
InexpensiveDonuts
Open • 4:00 am - 2:00 pm

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John M.

Small little donut place off the beaten path on Padre Island that's run by a nice senior couple. Not sure what they do with the dough, or the icing, but they were super yummy. I don't like most of the heavily frosted donuts, but I'm a big fan of the basic glazed donut or glazed twist. I ordered the glazed twist here, and there was something about it that took it just a bit higher than your average glazed donut at your local grocery store. It was delicious. Unfortunately we stopped there as we were headed out, headed back to Dallas. So I didn't get a chance to go back a second or third day. Give it a try and let me know if I'm crazy, but there was something unique about these donuts. Two thumbs up.

a tray of donuts and a cup of coffee
Jason Z.

Convenient kolache and donut spot on the island, good for a breakfast run. Plenty of parking and the other breakfast option opposite Whataburger. Nothing spectacular but everything is as you expect. Owners are friendly.

Fritter Glazed twist
Kat T.

The guy is very nice. Great donuts! I also bought the twist with chocolate frosting but ate that in the car. The donut is crisp which is soooo good because when you bite into it, it's soft!

Delicious assortment of their fresh doughnuts
Farah R.

Wow !! These doughnuts are so fresh and soft. Not too sweet even with the jam or custard fillings . Got the 2 dozen box for an office treat that everyone enjoyed !!! Open right here on the Island close to the beach .- behind the chicken place. I love to support local .

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3 months ago

Yummy donut shop. The staff were friendly and kind. We ordered a variety of donuts and were not disappointed.

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4 months ago

They have the best kolaches! The bread is so incredibly soft and delicious. Jalapeño ones were my favorite.

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2 months ago

Our go to place on Sunday mornings before we head to Church. Always friendly and great donuts, only wish they didn't close so early.

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10 months ago

Outstanding customer service! Very friendly owner and the food is amazing! I definitely recommend. ~ Dr. Gregory

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1 year ago

This place is incredibly mediocre. Plus, the drive thru itself is difficult to maneuver.

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6 months ago

Awesome spot!! Such nice costumer service and amazing food. Loved the all around vibe

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The food was delicious. The employees were very polite. They had an expansive menu to choose from. I had a sausage, egg, and croissant.

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3 years ago

Fantastic donuts and at a great price. The service and food was worth the stop. We'll definitely go back again

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3 years ago

Great selection of donuts & kolaches (meat). Kids loaded up, Friendly staff. Check em out!

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4 years ago

Good variety. Fresh. Definitely will go back. Open only till two so get there before they close. You will be glad you did.

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5 years ago

Pretty amazing donuts. Line was long on a Sunday morning but worth it for the donuts. Good selection too.

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How can you serve coffee without any milk products at a doughnut shoppe? Service w/out a smile.

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Cleanest Donut Palace we've ever been to! And the kolaches and donuts were delicious!

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“We visited around 11am and Ordered two kolache, an eclair, and two chocolate iced donuts.”

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We parked in the back. It's designed to be a pick up or drive thru donut shop with no seating. The…read moreperson working the window was very patient and pleasant. We got a small sausage and cheese kolache. Bread was light which I liked and the sausage had the cheese inside it. Very basic, but I would get it again 8/10. Cinnamon Twist 9/10. Chocolate filled donut 8/10. Bavarian cream filled donut 8/10.

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Donut nirvana! Ok, that's an exaggeration, but I was totally surprised to find such yummy donuts at…read morethis unassuming little shop. The outside is plain Jane, but the donuts are spectacular. Plus they sell breakfast sandwiches, kolaches, and taquitos (haven't tried them. Don't know if the tortillas are store bought or not). If you're looking for sticky sweet, no substance air filled crack donuts like Krispy Kreme sells, forget it. These donuts have substance. They aren't heavy but they have a little bite to them, ever so slightly, with that hint of a crisp on some of the edges like old school donuts. And there is NO chemical taste like HEB donuts. They are right up there with Gate's donuts. Almost. There's a good assortment for such a small display. The filled donuts are stuffed to the brim with jelly, chocolate, lemon, or Bavarian cream. The cinnamon rolls are flat but delicate, and the apple fritters are thin but crispy and filled with lots of apple and drenched with glaze. They sell a variety of frosted raised and cake donuts. The maple frosted creme filled long johns are my favorite! I'm gonna gain 20 lbs before Christmas even gets here. Oh but it'll be worth it.

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