Don't you love it when a restaurant exceeds your expectations? Granted, I went in not expecting…read moremuch to be honest. I feel like the vast majority of BBQ places here in Orlando are all kind of the same. There use to be one place in particular I really enjoyed when it first started and as it expanded with multiple locations popping up everywhere, it lost its soul irreversibly in the process. S&D was not our first choice initially. We had just had drinks at Sideward brewing and were looking for some grub. We looked up on Yelp, and this was only like 3 minutes away. When we walked in, I felt like we were in a replica of Stardust coffee shop. It's got so much vintage stuff everywhere. It had a laid-back hippie vibe that immediately made me feel right at home. They had a DJ playing old school music; I loved it immediately. I appreciated the simplicity of the menu, and so it was easy to make up my mind. I went with the smoked turkey breast plate. When done right, smoked turkey breast is delicious so that was the test for me. I chose fries and baked beans as my side. My friend chose the pulled pork, mac n cheese, and baked beans with the addition of the corn bread. My other friend had the 3 meats plate. he chose brisket, chicken, and pork belly. I loved everything on my plate. The difference from other BBQ places being that this was homemade, you can taste the difference from other places that are just heating pre-packaged stuff up. Having said that, you're also going to wait, especially on Friday night when they were pretty busy. We sat at a table where we could see people cooking. I loved watching the girl add the cheese to mac n cheese and flip the noodles around, watching them ooze with cheese. That was such an awesome sight to behold. The turkey was moist, smokey and absolutely delicious, I would've loved another slice of it. Having said that, if you go in hungry, you will probably have to order something else in addition to your meal, depending on what you get, the portions can be small compared to other places. (see pic) I tried some of my friends cornbread, it was so good! Also with that homemade taste and more akin to a cupcake without frosting rather than cornbread, but still really delicious. During our visit we got to try some complimentary chicharrones, probably because of the wait time we had for things. Afterwards we were also treated to some mini donuts and those were spectacular!! simple cinnamon and sugar but oh so good! I honestly can't wait to go back for another visit.

The concept of donuts and bbq doesn't seem like it would work but it was actually pretty good!…read more Since it was our first time we always try and order a variety of items to see if there's anything that stand out. We tried several of their sandwiches and a tray of donuts. The pork sandwich was decent, I'm not a fan of the bbq sauce, a bit too thin for my liking, not real option for hot either, lot of sweet or vinegar options, which sweet bbq + sweet donut = a bit overkill. Some heat would have been nice. The bbq overall was a 6/10 as there wasn't anything that stood out as a star or that you'd get anywhere else. The donuts were way too sweet for us, they are well done, but if you like super sweet then they'll be right up your alley. There wasn't much for service as we ordered from the counter and sat ourselves at the table. Overall I'd say check them out!

Traditionally, I'm a yeast donut girl, but these mochi donuts have given yeast donuts a run for…read moretheir money! They're chewy, crispy on the outside, and gluten-free! Best of all, they're not overly sweet so I can usually eat more of them. And they're great for sharing -- each individual bubble can be ripped and shared, so I love bringing these to parties. I've been a fan of Dochi since their OG East End location and am even more in love with the Colonial location since it's closer to my house. My favorite flavor is their Churro and Matcha Oreo -- literally can't get enough. The donuts are made fresh every day. Make sure to grab them early because once they're sold out, they close shop!

Since these are made fresh, there is a limited number of donuts... we came right around 1pm, and…read morethere are only a few left. Just so you know, these are a little chewy, flavorful, and tasty donuts, with flavors like strawberry red velvet, green tea pistachio, and ube ore cookie.

Shaka has some of the most unique and tasty gourmet donuts I've had in my many adventures of…read morefinding the best donuts in the country. To see all the donuts freshly made and exquisitely lined up for your convenience is such aesthetically pleasing to look at. My sons split a sausage breakfast sandwich and I had the spam breakfast sandwich. So ono! The sweet and savory combo works here! The shop is clean and the cooks/servers are very personable and friendly to make sure you're having the best donut experience. Things to know: I personally prefer hot and fresh donuts. But I know for quality of the gourmet donuts, you're not always able to get that. But on Saturdays and Wednesday, they make malasadas which are God's sweet gift to the world. If you're able, make sure to order one. Also with these being gourmet donuts, they're going to be pricier than your Dunkin or Krispy Kreme. Know that going in. For 2 breakfast sandwiches and a dozen donuts was over $60. So just plan ahead and know in advance you're going to drop some money on some amazing, life changing donuts!

I'm not exactly sure what to say about this place…read more. The shop is cute, service was nice, but I don't think these were the doughnuts for me. They were okay, not too sweet, but they did leave a strange film in my mouth. Better to look at than eat, unfortunately.

Friday, June 5, 2026 (8:00pm) - It's National Donut Day! I…read moremeant to visit a donut establishment earlier in the day, then the day got away from me. I remembered Donut King is open late (until 9:00pm today), and I am glad I took a longer drive. I didn't know they were giving away a free donut today. I truly felt blessed (lol). I went in for a glazed twist donut that's combined with regular Donut dough and chocolate dough. Walking out with a free vanilla iced donut was a great way to celebrate National Donut Day. While it was obvious they were VISITED today, and the plaza isn't the cutest, the Donut quality is great, and the customer service I received today was PHENOMENAL. The gentleman with the bandana was extremely kind.

Been coming to Donut King off and on for the past 11 years I've lived in Orlando. Fancy donut…read moreplaces come and go, but Donut King is forever. Consistent in quality like a blue chip stock that you hold onto for 35 years. Ambiance is great. Storefront is in a dingy strip mall, but inside is a wall of donuts that looks like the Great Wall of China in donut form. A formidable display of deliciousness that will make your day better from the very start. Service is equally as formidable. There are always a ton of people in line, but they serve their way through them very quickly and efficiently. Very nice folks, and they always seem to have everything in stock. The donuts themselves are the best part. Soft, airy, topped with the perfect amount of toppings, filled with the perfect amount of fillings, and there are a few truly unique offerings that are very intriguing. You just can't go wrong. Overall, other gourmet offerings are out there, and they're pretty good, too, but Donut King is my original, and quite frankly, if I'm driving out to the coast for a long day of birding, I would pick the King over any of those other places anyway,

Love this place. All pastries are fresh, home made. Definitely will come back! Amazing staff tooread more

I'm on the search for the Taiwanese style cake with fruit and cream. Bakery 1908 comes close to it…read more It was pretty easy to order, choose a style online and call to place the order. Just give the cashier the reference number for the style and you can customize a few different aspects to it. I believe it was about $50 for the cake but it was a fairly large cake and it comes with complimentary plates, candles, and utensils. No cake knife included. Everyone at my party loved the cake. It was beautiful too.

Cute little shop with lots of good drink and bakery options! My total was also cheaper than I…read moreexpected which was a really nice surprise. I got the tiramisu latte, and I did wish it was a little sweeter but no real complaints on that. The cream cheese garlic bread was so so good. Definitely oilier than I expected, but the sweet cream cheese is so addicting. Also love that they wrapping is a little newspaper!

Staff was nice and knowledgeable about their baked goods. These sweets satisfied our dessert…read morecravings for sure! We were able to sit and relax, this location is in a plaza with other things to see and do as well. Definitely worth a visit

I'm no vegan, but their Guava and Cheese Pastry made me question why not---Unfortunately, I'm not…read moreone to try vegan options often as I'm not vegan myself and have been disappointed by mock-dairy ingredients based items. However, their Guava and Cheese Pastry was so perfectly scrumptious I couldn't tell the difference! Pricing: Ranges but very affordable low cost items for single slices or portions to slightly pricier full pies or cakes etc. Food: Delicious, seasonal flavors and consistent classics keep you coming back for more. My family and I visited Orlando and loved it so much we came back multiple times during our stay. Service & Ambiance: Friendly is an understatement. My family were regulars apparently enough to the point the staff waved them in with a cheery wave hello. The shop is such a hole-in-the wall with simple and bright decorations, that have you feeling like you're visiting someone's home.

To say that I'm impressed with Valhalla Bakery is an understatement. We needed to have some vegan…read moretreats for a going away party, so of course this was the first place I thought of! I've had their pastries before but never any of their cakes. You would never know from looking or tasting the cake that it was completely vegan! It was heavy and full like a regular cake would be, and had a great taste to it! When it came to decorations I gave the team creative control to do what they wanted, and what the result was ended up being very elegant! I also had to get some cupcakes to have as well because why not? This bakery is a great option for vegans and non-vegans alike if you ask me. The presentation and flavor will always have me running back!

Storytime: a husband wanted to open a BBQ joint. His wife wanted to open a gourmet donut shop…read more So, they did what all great visionaries do: they combined the two and created Smoke & Donuts here in Orlando. Friends, this place is proof that compromise can be beautiful. Sweet meets spicy meets (meats?) savory. Every bite felt like someone dared a pitmaster and a pastry chef to create the ultimate brunch, and somehow they pulled it off. The only drawback? Ventilation. It's stuffy inside. Plan on smelling like a smoky glazed donut the rest of the day. PS. If anyone wants to bring this concept to KC, I'd like to be considered an early investor. Or at the very least, a highly enthusiastic taste tester. Holy hell. Brunch of champions.

The restaurant is cute and vibey. Reminds me of Austin, Tx a lot since there were many places like…read morethis one. It brought me back a great memory and the ambiance in general was nice. Parking wasn't an issue either. As I walked in, I was greeted by who seemed to be the owner and a young woman. Very nice, lovely staff. Everyone was so sweet. My only issue was that they didn't have a good portion of their menu ready and it's mostly because they didn't have the gravy for their dishes. The ones we wanted came with gravy and the staff let us know they were behind on making it. So we pivoted and tried their prime rib smash burger but unfortunately that felt a little disappointing. For the price that it was, you'd think that you'd get a decently portioned burger or some sides with it but it was super tiny. And the bun felt like grocery bread, the type you can get for a home bbq. It was still delicious but rather disappointing at the same time. We ended up having to order a third dish just to feel satisfied and at least it was very good. The bowls are worth it, maybe not the burger but the bowls for sure! I also snagged up a donut and truthfully that is one of the best donuts I've ever had. Another downside to this spot and why I didn't give it a 4 star is because how slow the service was. We watched a whole family get up and leave because it was taking so long, I actually felt bad for the staff and owner. The place has great tasting food, just needs a little shaping up. Maybe someone who can run the kitchen as a head chef. Overall, I still recommend the place but just know that you'll be waiting a while and some things may not be available.