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

Amazing sandwiches & creamy coffees down below, hip tiki bar up above! Was super excited to stop by…read moreSandos for lunch on our last trip to Destin. Housed in a shipping container, you can find a mix of specialty subs and coffees on the bottom, then head upstairs for beach drinks, cocktails and a sweet view of the waves. We enjoyed a Caprese Crunch and a Beach Bum, chips & Mexican cokes at the bar, then left with a really nice Cold Brew for the drive back to our rental. So good, that my picky 9-yo ate the entire sandwich! Loved talking to the guys working the counter, too. We will definitely be back this year!

The cutest outdoor beach-side cafe, turned Tiki bar in the afternoon/evening. We stopped by on a…read moreSaturday morning to find coffee and were delighted by the selection on the menu. We tried the Café Bombón, which was explained to us as a Spanish coffee drink with equal parts espresso and condensed milk, served in a clear glass to see the layers. We ordered that and it was a little art treat for our eyes, and taste buds. The oat milk lattes were also on point and up to standards - will be back for more. It seems the upstairs tiki bar is hopping later in the day while passing by. We will return to discover more of this cafe/bar. The owner came out to chat with us and gave us plenty of local recommendations which we highly appreciated. It was refreshing to chat to locals who are welcoming to newcomers.

We joined the waitlist on yelp on the way there so we didn't wait at all when we got there. Nice…read morevariety on the menu the food was so good & hot! Our server was very tentative & kind. 10/10 would recommend!

Everything I have ordered has always been wonderful. Order…read morethe beignets definitely! I especially like the eggs Benedict.

Pate and pork banh mi sandwhich was more on the authentic side than other places we have been…read more Extra toppings available at the herb bar. The bread had the crusty French baguette and service was quick. Ambiance is family friendly and restaurant was clean. Big tv had a trivia game on so kids had a blast while eating their snacks.

Fun little sandwich place with different sandwiches…read more Service was good. They have some tables inside. Sandwich we ordered was good, but a bit too dry. Perhaps it lacked the main sauce, which had cilantro and I don't eat cilantro

The smell when we got out of the car was so delicious.. The service was fast and it was very busy…read more We got our food so fast . 5for sure. If you don't eat that much. I suggest you order a plate to share. The food comes in big portions. 1 thing one of the guys from the kitchen was rude. When my daughter ask about giving the tip to the young lady. He had a bald head rude. Other than that the food rule. I will come back.

Starting off with the food was great. It was very well prepared and displayed. The drinks were…read moretasty as well. The elote burrito was delicious and the million dollar bacon was as good as advertised. The spiked watermelon wake-up was refreshing as well. Now the bad, while the staff was nice it was incredibly unorganized. I had overheard them saying the kitchen was understaffed but that would mean nothing to the tables that sat empty adding to the extended wait. I was there for 1:15hrs and one of the tables next to mine sat dirty the entire meal service Many many tables sat unbused while people were waiting patiently to try this establishment. My waiter actually got one of the lower tips I've ever given anyone as he had us wait 10 min for a drink order, told us he was going to bring some waters and we didn't see him again, while three cups sat empty on our table till right before we got out check. This wasn't what I expected with how nice and clean the place is advertised. Two tables as pictured had trash under them from the time I arrived till after I left, super unacceptable. I don't know who the manager on shift was, but they def could have reallocated their resources to resetting the dining room to accept more guests by simply cleaning tables after someone ate there. May or may not be back again.

Coffee is wonderful, bagels are great! A good stop on a walk through Sandestin. A hidden gemread more

Very unpredictable, I tried to get coffee there several times. First day no menu, what pastries do…read moreyou have? He looked over at the back counter and said, "muffins and danish" with no further detail....next day, the line was 5-7 people deep. I waited 3-4 minutes, line didn't move, left again. This morning, at 7 am, the menu was posted! BUT, there was no one working the counter at all. We stayed in hotel 5 nights, never was successful in getting coffee and pastry.

We were going to go here in the morning so we stopped in to check it out. The girl behind the…read morecounter tonight was so unfriendly., her attitude and her clear opposition to even being at work, made us decide against it We will not be going in the morning as planned UPDATE: my husband did go again the following morning as that employee was not there. He had a wonderful experience and the staff was very friendly and helpful. Great coffee too.!

Ran into Charlie's for coffee and a bite before heading out to do some snorkeling. We each got an…read moreavocado toast and a coffee. The coffee was perfect, not as strong as some of the other nearby spots, but strong enough to carry my half and half and not taste watered down. Greatly appreciated. In looking at other reviewers' photos, our toast was presented like the one with a thin avocado smear, which could have been commercially purchased, and was very sparse. The one with the fresh avocado slices looks way better. But I did enjoy the added micro greens and drizzle of balsamic glaze, which gave me a great idea for elevating mine that I make at home.

CUUUUTE little cafe!…read more LOVE the ambiance and the very unique and quaint vibes. Love the little details of the variance in lighting and cat art incorporated throughout. The cafe itself is a bit tiny and the bakery items arn't super varied, but what they do have looks pretty good. We did not book a spot in the lounge with the cats, but they looks very content and it's super cool that they re-home these shelter cats!!! LOVE supporting a local place that also supports a positive cause. Got a iced macha latte which was very good, not too sweet but just right! Got two vanilla milk shakes for the kiddo and the hubs and the vanilla is super good! Has a hint of birthday cake taste to it! Prices are fair and service is quick!! Would gladly be back next time I'm in the area.

The drinks are great and the experience is even better! I wanted a nice place to be able to read in…read moreand being with the cats was just a little extra relaxation. The girls working there are super nice and they'll answer any questions you have.

Brianna was amazing. The food quality was outstanding poached eggs were perfect crispy bacon…read moreactually came out crispy but portions were outstanding this is one of the best places around in this area it's just definitely not the cheapest but it's well worth it!

We stopped in here while on our way to PCB for vacation! Our server was Chloe and she was so…read morefriendly and helpful! Her southern accent was the cutest! The food was so good!! We had the best breakfast stop and the restaurant was super cute and had plenty of space for our party of 5! The chocolate milkshake was a big hit for our 12 year old grandson!!

On Saturday morning, I was craving coffee, so I searched the area and found Bad Ass Coffee of…read moreHawaii. It opens early, at 6:00 AM, and was 5-minutes from where we were staying. Fortunately, I managed to find parking right in front of the cafe. I went to the counter and ordered a small, hot caramel wave coffee. After discussing the sweetness options with the server, I opted for half sweet. My coffee order arrived in around 7-10 minutes. The coffee was fresh, hot, and perfectly made just how I liked it, less sweet. Great cafe with a wide selection of excellent coffees.

Decided to try something different than the normal Starbucks and glad I did. Bad Ass Coffee just…read moretastes so much better and not burnt. You can mobile order or walk in. Even with them being busy at 6:45AM the line still moved fast and with only one person making the coffee on my visit. Definitely recommend!