8.5/10 good stuff…read more ive had these donuts a few times. they're quite large so there's a lot to chew on. the flavors they have on display are also great but a lot of the time i do feel they are overly sweet (biggest recipient of this hinderance would be the cookie monster flavor, the icing is just too much) but it's not that bad a lot of the time as well. the service is good and the ambiance is also good. i do feel the timing of this association is quite rough though; only being open from 7:00am-2:00pm for a snoozer like me isn't great but i understand why that is.

Very friendly staff- they were so nice and just as excited as we were! Absolutely loved the cronut,…read morelong John, and Cookie Monster donuts! The cookie butter cronut had cream cheese icing which we weren't a fan of. Definitely want to come back to try more flavors!

Absolutely amazing donuts. We loved the cronut especially and the staff were nice. I wish I could…read moretake this place home w me it was that good. Definitely a must try

Our family started going to Gold Star Donut when they opened in 1989. We used to get donuts once a…read moremonth or on special occasions. The Boston Crème, Chocolate Long John, and Cake Donut with Sprinkles were my "go to". Today was my first time returning to Gold Star in over 25 years. It was a perfect combination of nostalgia and delicious donuts. The Boston Crème had the perfect amount of custard spread evenly through the donut. The Cake donut was soft and fluffy, but also rich and dense.

The perfect place for a treat! We came here ten years ago during a friend's wedding weekend so we…read morehad to come back today! We shared the Cinnamon Sugar Donuts and they were hot, fresh, and delicious! Hope to visit again before we head out of town in two days.

Delicious, quick and easy snack! Super kid friendly just be ready for them to make a bit of a mess…read more(: Coffee was the perfect parent pick-me-up. It's just off the corner across from a covered seating area so you can sit and enjoy before continuing your walk.

I've visited both locations on Main Street and I think it's important to know that the menu and…read moreavailability of items can differ between the two. The original/older location seems to have a lot more available than the other as one seems heavily focused on muffins while the other has empanadas, and way more bakery variety. My muffin was great as was my chai latte. Service is pretty good at either location especially considering how busy these stores seem to be, but I also wasn't in a rush to get to work with breakfast. Something else to add is that the newer location definitely seems to have more space available inside before you consider the outdoor seating.

I visited both locations, both locations are on Main Street about 3min by car from each other…read more The newer location is modern and very spacious, love the aesthetics, however it seems to have not as much options as the original location. This one had the pistachio croissant roll and it was so delicious and well as the freshly squeezed orange juice. The original location has much more muffins, desserts, empanadas but it's much smaller and can get super crowded. Both had great options. Staff is friendly!

Absolutely delicious. I first had these at the Strawberry Festival and had to come to Sarasota to…read morehave more.

There's plenty parking out front…read more The place is large and the staff super nice. I came for a quick to go order and it was quick. We didn't have to wait too long after ordering to get our stuff. They close early afternoon or until sold out so best to come early cause once they run out of stuff they don't remake. SNEAKERS DOODLE DONUT- perfect dough so sweet and airy. SOFT PRETZEL- one of the best pretzels I have ever had. And the size! It is a very large pretzel. I am very happy with everything about this quick to go stop here. The place smells amazing the ambiance is nice and clean and the experience was great. I will definitely come back for more.

In town for my birthday, decided I wanted something sweet besides cake. Stumbled upon this little…read morespot, the man at the stand was friendly and welcoming. We got the strawberry cheesecake, and the Bavarian donuts. First thought, I wasn't a fan of fresh HOT mini donuts in styrofoam. Not a great idea... I guess for the price... 2nd thought the toppings aren't "fresh" per say, they are squeezed from a frosting tube. I kind of was expecting like fresh strawberries, strawberry jam etc. anyways... I would give it a 3/10 it was extremely sweet, and very thick. :( was not a fan of it... however the Bavarian donuts were better, although again a little too sweet and tasted processed. I would stick to maybe the classic which is just donuts with powder sugar.

Such a delicious treat! Get the largest size- you will eat them all. I wish we had these in CT.read more

**Der Dutchman -- Sarasota, FL**…read more The bakery counter alone is worth the stop. Case after case of donuts done right -- peach cake donuts, glazed honey buns, long johns in vanilla, chocolate, and caramel, plus apple and peach fritters that look like they were dropped in the fryer an hour ago. The muffin case is just as deep: lemon poppyseed, blueberry, raisin bran, streusel-topped, all in tall paper wraps. Past the bakery it turns into a proper Amish country market. Shelves of fresh wheat bread and dinner rolls, jars of their own apple butter, bulk candy by the pound in wicker baskets -- Mary Janes, butterscotch disks, Tootsie Rolls, jaw breakers -- and a Florida salt water taffy section for the tourists. The coffee wall has bulk bins and bagged roasts from Fresh Cup of Hope and local Sarasota Coffee & Tea. Clean, well-stocked, and generously staffed. Come hungry and bring a bag.

SO good! If you like comfort foods and are in the mood for a meal that gives you a hug, this is the…read moreplace to go. We did the buffet and it did not disappoint. The big winner? The mashed potatoes and the Swedish meatballs. It's attached to a really cute store and bakery, so budget a little extra time to look around!

One of my love languages is donuts and this place did NOT disappoint…read more They open super early which is great for all of the early birds out there and they keep their line moving, providing excellent service. While they offer tons of opens, my review is only on the cinnamon sugar twist. OMG - this this was so messy and delicious! You do not want to eat this over a laptop (which I did and now regret) and well, lesson learned.

So lucky to try this gem of a donut shop!! We got a 1/2 dozen and a sausage/egg/cheese croissant…read more A must stop if you are in the area. The cherry cake donut was my FAV! The fam loved their Boston creams, blueberry, jelly and lemon filled. Love the nostalgia of the timeless decor - a sweet treat Time Machine.

I'm going to be honest - I love a donut for breakfast. Is it the healthiest choice? Nope. But is it…read moreone of the most satisfying? Absolutely. Five-O Donuts is a tiny, unassuming spot that delivers big on variety. You'll find the classics like chocolate or strawberry glazed with sprinkles, but also wild and creative flavors like Strawberry Shortcake, Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cheesecake, and Nana Butter (think banana + peanut butter heaven). If you're a donut lover, this one's a must.

I'm a glazed donut type of girl and they ran out when I went at 10:30am! They are so popular which…read moreis great for them but terrible for me. I tried the smores and cronut. I preferred the s'mores one which encompassed rich chocolate and a very gooey marshmallow on top. The donut was fluffy and soft. Both donuts were huge and I ate over over two days. The cronut wasn't really for me. It was flaky but it wasn't anything special. I would recommend going early in the morning to grab the ones you want! The donuts are about ~$5 each.

The donuts wee fresh yeasty and large. I had the common roll along with several others and they…read morewere all great. Will definitely be back

I made an unplanned visit a couple of days ago to this Jack's Donuts. The place was clean, lots of…read morepurple, and not busy. I decided on a couple of donuts, a Glazed and a Bavarian Crème that had chocolate on top, and a small coffee. Turned out on the day I was there you get a free donut when you purchase a coffee. The donuts were large. The glazed wasn't as airy as you may find elsewhere but it was sweet and fine. The other donut was excellent, lots of chocolate and inside there was lots of crème. I liked them both. Service was good, the person may not have been a bubbling over with joy individual but interacted very well with me and other customers that came in later while I sat at one of their tables enjoying my food. Yes, there was a 4% service charge, probably credit card related, that was not disclosed anywhere except maybe on the payment screen. Normally I would rant about that and even take away a star, but looking at my receipt it only cost me 18 cents so I'm not going to care very much this time.