Hands down the BEST donut spot in Tampa Bay! Everything here is consistently amazing--from the donuts to the lattes. What originally got me in the door was the coquito latte (which is incredible), and now the pistachio latte has me completely hooked! The donuts are always fresh, creative, and full of flavor. You can really taste the quality in every bite. I've come here multiple times and have genuinely never had a bad experience. The service is always friendly and welcoming, and the vibe is just as good. They have picnic tables outside, making it the perfect chill spot to hang out and sip on your favorite coffee. If you're looking for your new favorite donut spot, this is it! read more

Service: 4.1/5 Food: 4.3/5 Price: ~$4-5 per donut Plenty of outdoor seating, either under a covered patio or under umbrellas in the front yard. Conversely, there's not much space inside. It's, presumably, mostly taken up by the kitchen, so the front of house is just a bit of standing room + the ordering counter (which has a full donut display case). In general, the donuts are on the larger side, so they're worth the price + perfect for sharing. I personally don't like cake donuts, which is ~1/2 their menu, so I skipped out on those. Their brioche donuts are super thick + slightly dense with a good chew. What I Ordered: - Traditional Glazed: pretty classic flavor, sweet, but not too sweet - Mango Glazed: fragrant, a little tart, light whipped cream helps mellow the pungency - Lyre's Rosé + Matcha Spritz (collab): good matcha color that turns ugly when mixed, but the taste improves. starts more tart + becomes sweeter. thankfully not super bubbly. read more

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Ok, I have some feedback for the Salty after having been there several times now. The donuts and the food are amazing. Their egg and cheese croissant is PHENOMENAL. The donuts are stars of the show, and the hashbrowns are also killer. The coffee and matcha is fine - but I'm not expecting anything crazy from a donut place. The parking? Awful. God awful. I need them to work on collaborating somehow with a parking person, because that lot is insane and mismanaged. I hate it. The service? Always kind, but my god. Have some sort of better system. Not only have there been some instances where we've gotten the wrong thing because the team is overwhelmed, but people who do pickup orders have to wait in the same line as those who don't. Which makes the whole pickup process longer (and makes the parking WORSE). Somehow, y'all gotta find a better way to manage your space! read more

We came for a collab. We waited in line for quite some time and by the time we made it to the front all the good stuff was gone, but it's OK. I've had salty donut before. I'm never gonna recommend that you get their coffees. They are not great. They should stick to what they know which is a good donut. This is a cute location. Super small very minimal parking. Prepared to park in the neighborhood and walk across the street donuts were solid. They can be pretty heavy. read more

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Some of my favorite donuts!! Matcha is actually really good too which took me for surprise. Don't hesitate in getting some donuts from here! read more

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First of all, this isn't your usual donut shop so don't be surprised when you can't get a dozen donuts for $12 (you can barely do that anywhere now). These are gourmet donuts with incredible variety of flavors and obvious time spent perfecting them. Now that said, it IS pricy, so for me it's a splurge treat. Also the parking... Yikes. I'm shocked no one's gotten hurt trying to park here. Parking all around Seminole Heights is never easy but this is an interesting adventure in one way traffic. And I have to be honest - coffee is slow. You can order ahead and be the only one there and they still won't be done by the time you get there. Overall, a yummy treat if you want to go big. It's a cozy little outdoor seating experience but I definitely wouldn't be able to make this a daily treat, my wallet (and anxiety) would weep. read more

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The Salty Donut is literally my favorite donut place I ever been to! Love the fresh, unique and tasty donut selection they have plus the amazing limited release donuts like the Key lime pie one! The coffees and matcha are top tier as well. I highly recommend this place. They have an outside section in front you can eat your food and drink your coffee with your children or dogs. My dog got a pup cup last time and he was so excited! Very good service too. Can't wait to go back this week! read more

Second visit - this time introducing the bf to this yummy place. Courtney was amazing - again - greeting us and taking our order. What a wonderful treat on a Sunday morning! read more

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Nice ambiance especially when it's nice weather to sit outside. Friendly staff. The coffee was acidic and the two donuts we ordered ( guava and pistachios) were way too sweet for us. The hojicha was diluted and didn't have a significant taste of the tea. read more

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To begin, the first time I went to The Salty Donut was about a month ago for a Yelp Elite Experience. I gave a 5 star rating then and I'm giving a 5 star rating now. The fact that I returned and plan on coming back means I really like it here. So far I have not experienced any parking issues as I've been here on weekdays around 7:30AM. This time around I ordered on the App and got $5 off my first order. I arrived about 10 minutes later than my requested pick up time. However, I really liked the fact that they warmed up my Ham and Cheese Croissant the moment I got there and made sure my Hot Salted Caramel Latte was also freshly made and hot. They did this without my having to request it. The wait was probably only 2 minutes. I really appreciated it because by the time I got to work (5min drive), the croissant was still toasty and warm and the coffee was perfect. Had they not done this, it would have been cold because of my late pick up. Now truth be told, I have gluten intolerance/sensitivity and should avoid gluten. Once in a while I'll have the occasional gluten treat along with my digestive enzymes. You should know that they do offer a gluten-free donut (which is delicious), but I was in the mood for savory today. I wish I would have had time before work to relax on their tropical patio, but I was in a rush to get to work. I will be back! The only thing that would make this place better is of they had more gluten-free options. read more

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It's the Salty Donut! What's not to like? It was my first time at the Seminole Heights location. I've only been to the one in Hyde Park Village. We were greeted right away, and the service was great! We arrived in the afternoon on a weekday. I can totally see why people mention the parking situation. There's not that many spaces dedicated to this business. Fortunately, there were 2 spaces left. It was our lucky day! I was hoping to get the Toasted Banana Milk donut. It was sold out. So, I went with the Brown Butter & Salt one. It was richer than I thought it would be, but full of flavor. I think my favorite so far is the Cinnamon Pear Crumble. It was one of their seasonal flavors. That's what I love about Salty Donut. There are new flavors every 6-8 weeks to include vegan ones. I also forgot to mention the Dirty Pistachio Chai that just happened to be available for one day only during National Coffee Week. It was excellent! I hope they add this to their everyday menu. The service was great! We found a table on the porch near a fan. It was a relaxing visit. read more

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This was my second time here in less than a week. The first time I came for a Yelp experience. I really loved this location, & setting so I had to come back. This time around I had my birthday coupon. I got a free donut. Guess what? I got the same donut as I did the first time. Guava and cheese. It's so tasty and very sweet. It's filled to the rim which I love filled donuts. This is easily one I can have a few servings of just bc I eat a little at a time with the sweetness. But I seriously love guava and cheese so this one called my name. The people working here are amazing, they are so friendly, & I always leave smiling. They care for their customers and it shows. I can't wait to come back, & bring my hubby. He will love it too! read more

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The Salty Donut is such a gem! Their donuts are great and i absolutely love that they offer gluten free or vegan options. Every time I'm in the area i have to try them! I've been a few times so I'm finally writing a review. My absolute favorite is their GF toasted banana milk donut. It's not too sweet and if u warm it up for a few seconds, it's perfect! All of their donuts have been good and the portion of the donut makes it worth the money even with the being pricy! I also ordered the matcha w/ oat milk and banana cream cold foam. It was good but my taste buds may have wanted it sweeter lol The girls have always been nice when I come in. The place is clean. There's options where u can sit on the porch or in their patio area. The parking is VERY limited in the back so carpool if u must! Don't park in the parking lot next to it because u will get towed! Definitely worth checking out. I'm telling myself it's the healthiest donut shop in the area lol read more

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The Salty is a hidden gem. When I say "hidden", I am warning you to slow down on your approach. You only get one chance to turn right into the coffee shop. It's one way in and one way out. But, once you're in, you'll want to stay. The Salty is comfy. After grabbing a coffee and donut of your choice, you'll want to can chill on the lawn or sit at the outdoor coffee bar. About those donuts , there are plenty of creative, sugar infused baked goods to try. I opted for the cafe con leche donut paired with a hot matcha. read more

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Salty Donut never disappoints! I absolutely love the Seminole Heights location. It has such a different vibe from Hyde Park. Their outdoor patio is perfect for hanging out, bringing your pup, or even getting some work done. Just a heads up, the parking lot is pretty small so plan ahead. This visit I tried the pumpkin roll donut along with an iced vanilla bean latte. Both were so good! I cannot wait to come back. read more

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And the angels sang! What a cute, charming, delicious new addition to Seminole Heights! Hello there, Salty Donut, bringing such sweet new vibes to the area! I've been to the Salty in Hyde Park and had a great experience... but this one had a whole different feel. It's in a quaint bungalow, with a huge front yard, full of mature trees and so many different tables... and a front porch offering more seating. It's right there on Florida Ave... four blocks north of Hillsborough... just north of the free-standing Domino's pizza building, on the other (west) side of the street. I drove past it the first time, even though the curb appeal is adorable. I parked in back, which was... tricky... but there are lots of nearby side streets. You can take the ramp entrance from back, that runs along the side of the building (the restrooms can be accessed from there). Then you land in that lovely front area I described. It faces east, so the morning light through the oaks is magnificent. But wait, I'm so busy waxing poetic about the environs, I buried the lead: THE FOOD! They have the coolest offerings, including cragels (croissant/bagel mashups), all kinds of toasts (I had honey ricotta!) and, of course, donuts! I had to try the brown butter donut that I had last time, in Hyde Park. It's just as amazing. That's hands down, my favorite donut glaze ever. The whipped ricotta and honey toast was such a great combination of flavors... made even better when the gal who waited on me at the counter-added pistachios! What?! I'm going to have to lie down: so good! And she, btw---so welcoming, warm, friendly, enthusiastic and clearly, she enjoys her job. I'll go back and get her name. What a gem. So, it's clean, it's pretty, there's so much variety, including coffees. These treats are more expensive than most donuts... but they're big and filling-and the quality is off the charts, imo. No seating inside, but in cooler weather, the outside options would be a great place to sit and soak in the yum-of both food and weather. Can you tell I'm excited? This is a total YES for me. Thank you Salty! So glad you're here! read more

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Stopped in a Wednesday morning and got lucky with parking! (There are only 3 spots in their lot, so beware). Service was good, coffee was tasty, and the donuts even better!!! I got the Coquito latte and it was yummy and strong. For donuts, I got the brown butter salted cake donut, and one of the special, a banoffee donut which was AMAZING. This was my first time at this location and will be back just for stop ins. But if you want to sit, pull your laptop out, and enjoy your coffee and donut, I recommend the Hyde Park location. read more

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This was a cute little hidden gem. We had the key lime pie doughnut and the guava and cheese. The key lime was ok, it tasted like a very sweet regular doughnut. The guava and cheese doughnut was AMAZING!! Definitely will come back to try more flavors read more

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My last day in Tampa, I decided to grab a donut & coffee and found The Salty Donut. My lineup didn't disappoint. The guava + cheese was the star--sweet, creamy, and just like a Puerto Rican pastry. The brown butter & salt cake had that rich nutty flavor that lingers, while the honey & sea salt cragel was light, flaky, and buttery with the perfect hint of salt. Washed it all down with a smooth vanilla bean latte... pure happiness in every sip. Staff were very friendly, patient and helpful with making my donut selections. Loved the decor, it's a small space with limited seating. I will note that I liked the packaging for the donuts. Made it easy to take back home to Va. My favs were definitely the guava & cheese and the cragel. read more

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Stopped in on my way to the beach this Sunday. The parking was a little tricky so we ended up parking on the other side of the road. The line wasn't too bad I was able to get my order pretty swiftly. They have a beautiful outdoor seating area upfront so you can enjoy your treats. also I found out they do have a restroom on it on the side past the exit. They also have a wheelchair ramp as well that leads to the front. My order I got a iced banana latte and a honey sea salt cragle which is like my new favorite pastry in the morning it's sweet and salty and the bite is flaky but has a little resistance on the bottom. I love it. The latte was really good too nice smooth banana flavor and you could still taste the espresso as well. read more

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Brand new donut shop in Seminole Heights, just four and a half blocks north of Hillsborough Avenue on Florida. There is a small parking lot behind the building. Then you take a long boardwalk ramp to the main entrance (which would be great for wheelchairs!). No seating inside but a cute courtyard outside with plenty of tables. I tried to visit opening weekend, but the lines were so long when I passed by that I decided another time would be best. Thankfully, they are open until 6 pm, so I could swing in on my way home from work and have the joint all to myself. When I first walked in I thought they were closed, because all the donut cases were empty, but it turns out they were just cleaning. They had a stand next to the register which showed the donuts that were still available for purchase. Fortunately, they had the seasonal one I wanted - the mixed berry cheesecake. I got a second, wildcard donut, called strawberry tres leches. Each donut was boxed in a separate box, and cost about $5 each; clearly this is not the type of place to buy a dozen for the office. Got home, dug in. The mixed berry cheesecake donut was incredible! So sweet, and so fresh tasting. I loved it, and I am so excited to eat the other half when I get home from work. I did not like the other donut as much, and I got no taste of strawberry in the couple of bites I had, but it was still good. Welcome to the neighborhood - we're so glad you're here! read more

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I've been a big fan of The Salty Donut since I went to the location in Hyde Park area about 3 years ago, so I was excited when another location opened up. I like the space of this location in Seminole Heights better, it's not just cute and welcoming from the outside, but it also has a really nice seating space outside which is really nice in the mornings when the weather is cool and the temp is just right. Their lattes are always great, regardless of the flavor I've had, I'm consistently happy with my order. The strawberry tres leches donut and the guava and cheese donut are incredible, those are my top 2 - but I've tried every flavor of donut here pretty much (even the GF) and they're all really fantastic donuts - it's basically impossible to go wrong. read more

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A dangerous new addition to a neighborhood! The Salty is directly on my route home from the gym and I think it's going to be a problem. Stopped by on their first day open to do my favorite thing which is try out new donut shops, and was absolutely impressed. The Salty is location in a super cute bungalow in the heart of Seminole Heights with a beautiful outdoor seating area which will be wonderful once the weather improves. I tried the classic glazed donut, which is always the litmus test for a donut shop as well as the brown butter, salt cake, doughnut. Both of them were outstanding and really big! Even saving one of them for the next day it maintained its freshness and quality. Egg good donut shop is exactly what the neighborhood has always been missing. Can't wait to try more of their delectable treats! read more

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Today was the day to go to The Salty Donut. The ease of parking was good and there was not a long line. I played the cool contest when you walked into the shop. I won $5 off of my order. The manager explained everything. It smelt so good in there. You can see what the staff is doing behind the glass windows I ordered the honey and sea salt cragel with honey butter, this is kinda addictive. I ordered the guava and cheese, berry strawberry cheesecake and brown sugar peach cobbler donuts. Plus, I ordered the hibiscus lemonade tea. All was good. Differently going back in the future. read more

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Finally got to visit the Seminole location and it's so cute, will be back for a remote work day. Love how much outdoor seating there is and the heating lamps for winter. Matcha was good; I didn't see the seasonal menu til after I ordered but def want to try some. Quality of donuts were on par with Orlando but the seasonal offerings right now skew on the tart side. read more

The Salty Donut - DONUTS: Salted Brown Butter; Strawberry Tres Leches; Yuzu Matcha - Donuts Near Me - Tampa Bay, Florida

Oh man, where do I start? The Salty Donut has one of the best donuts in the Tampa Bay Area. The flavors are rotated out (weekly I believe), and they've got some delicious unique ones. I recently had a mango yuzu donut that was fluffy, sweet, with the frosting to balance it out perfectly. The Ube donut was my favorite and had the perfect texture -- spongey cake donut. The ambiance at this location is 10/10. It feels like you're at someone's charming home in Tampa, and the service does a nice job at explaining the new donuts. There's also a very cute outdoor area with tropical foliage to sit & enjoy, as well as a porch. What I appreciate about The Salty Donut is they feature their actual physical donut flavors right at the register so you have a great view on deciding which one to get and don't have to worry about people blocking the view! read more

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Coffee is good. Donuts are sweet. Service is awful. I waited 5 mins to be acknowledged while the girl was on the phone behind the counter touching her phone and touching the donuts. Kinda gross. She finally acknowledged me when I walked out the door. I don't think the establishment is the issue but I think if you work at an establishment that is serving food please don't touch the food and touch your phone. Oh and maybe just maybe acknowledge the customers when they come in. read more

The coffee is amazing, the breakfast sandwich is delicious! i've never actually tried a donut, but my friends say they're the best. this is actually a review about the grilled cheese: oh my god? the grilled cheese??? i don't know what i was expecting, but i genuinely gasped when i opened the box. you might think to yourself "holy crap, that's a lot of bread- why is there so much bread?" but i assure you, there is also so much cheese and it was s e n s a t i o n a l. i am in their parking lot a week later writing this review about the grilled cheese as i eat their breakfast croissant (it is also amazing) so consider that :) read more

The salty donut here has a lot more options and other locations. Their donuts are still very good and nice and fluffy. I don't think that they're super amazing. I think that some of their flavors are a little off. I can't really explain why. Otherwise, still pretty good donut. Their coffees are great. I think they are more on the pretty side. They're prettier than they taste, but the taste is so good. Staff is very friendly and prepares food and drinks quickly. The restaurant itself doesn't have much seating. Definitely more of a takeout place. They do have all their donuts on display, which is nice so you can choose. read more

Im ecstatic to have my favorite donut shop in South Tampa to open up shop in my part of town I tried them out for the first time a little over a year ago and was pleasantly surprised at how much they tasted like European donuts (just with a lot more toppings)! The dough reminds me of the Polish donuts called "Pączki", as they have dont have preservatives and only stay fresh for less than a day. Love that they are made in house daily just like back home. The staff is always so pleasant and cheerful when ordering and I've never waiting long for anything. Also don't get me started on how clean their kitchens and shops are!! A friend and I came to their Seminole Heights GO and got a chance to score some free items. We got the everything cragel, Oreo cake donut holes, and three donuts: the strawberry dress, leches, guava and cheese, and the brown sugar peach cobbler. To drink I got a cold brew (forgot to ask for no ice so it was okayy) and my friend ordered the matcha lemonade. I can't decide on what was my favorite to say the least. Can't wait to be back already! read more

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The Salty just opened in Seminole Heights and I'm already obsessed. These are not your average donuts. They're fun, creative, and genuinely delicious, like flavor combos you didn't even know you wanted until you take that first bite and suddenly you're wondering how you've lived without them. You seriously can't find donuts like this anywhere else in the area. The vibe inside is super chill, cute but not trying too hard. Perfect spot to pop in, treat yourself, and maybe linger a little longer than you planned. read more

The Salty Donut - Glazed, brown butter salt, and another delicious donut - Donuts Near Me - Tampa Bay, Florida

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Courtney is the best! She absolutely loves what she does. You couldn't ask for better service. She knew everyone who walked in the door who has a pre-order. It's a cute little donut shop with awesome covered outside seating. Happy 10th birthday to the Salty! Make sure to try out their birthday menu items. read more

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I accompanied a friend who went for a Yelp event that I was waitlisted for. The donuts are always top notch. I love that they have rotating flavors. Staff is super friendly! If you see the manager Courtney, tell her PJ said hello! She's the absolute best. Their savory items are also super good and so is there coffee selection! It's a little small inside but they're outside seating area is super quaint and cute! The only pet peeve I have about this particular location is the parking situation. However! Pro tip, park directly across the street! That business is good about letting Salty customers park in their parking lot. But don't go anywhere near the bridal shop next door or you'll get towed even though they have like 20 spaces and limited traffic read more

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Love this place, they have great customer service, knowledgeable about the process and ingredients, providing helpful info about taste and expectations. The vibe is very chill with porch seating under fans or umbrellas at larger tables on the patio. It's well manicured landscape provide a relaxing environment and cool place to take a moment to enjoy your coffee and donuts! My absolute favorite donut is the guava cheesecake it's sweet and a little savory pastelito that's has me swoon. The seasonal flavors were also well balanced. The strawberry tres leches was surprisingly light enjoyable as well. Gotta try them all though! And don't forget to signup for an account to save even more! They helped me at the front, and it's definitely worth it! read more

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Fantastic service, fantastic donuts! And the location is the cutest! Coffee is also great! The inside of this location is also very clean! read more

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The Salty Donut and it's such a cute little donut spot in Seminole Heights! I was immediately greeted and served by the nice gentleman at the counter inside. I grabbed a hot ham & cheese croissant and paired it with an iced hibiscus lemonade (seriously the best drink ever). They have the perfect place to sit outside, relax, and enjoy your treats. read more

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After attending an event here I knew I must return. I would give 5 stars, but their tea game is lacking. I got an egg & cheese croissant which was very tasty. I ate it on their cute patio. I took a glazed donut, brown butter salt cake and everything cragel to go. My co-worker really enjoyed the glazed donut. I devoured the cragel (note they sell cream cheese for $1, I passed) at lunch and the brown butter salt cake for a pm treat. Both of those items are what will bring me back. The heavily glazed salt cake is the perfect combo of salty sweet. Two locations in Tampa - go! Enjoy read more

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I love The Salty Donut! This was my first visit to the new location, and the quality is just as amazing as always. There was a short line, but that's to be expected on a weekend. Parking is a bit limited, so keep that in mind. Overall, the donuts were fantastic, the service was great, and the outdoor seating area is super cute! read more

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The food is amazing and the coffee is a great compliment for their sweet donuts! Everyone was very friendly and the restaurant was clean and easy to navigate! There are bathrooms which is always nice and they have water available to drink because all the seating is outdoors! Great place to go on a beautiful Florida day! read more

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So happy I got to finally try the salty donut! This spot has been on my list for a while and I was so excited to see that they opened a new location. Parking is a little tricky so I would recommend going during the week if possible. Everything I tried was amazing but my favorites were the samoas and raspberry cheesecake donuts! read more

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