The Donut Shoppe

About

The Donut Shoppe is an absolute Jacksonville icon, serving the community since 1962 from its tiny 850-square-foot shop in the Arlington neighborhood. Winner of the JaxBest award multiple years running, this no-frills institution churns out hundreds of dozens of freshly made donuts every morning. Their legendary 'uglies'—apple fritters that look like pull-apart bread dunked in sweet glaze—are best eaten hot, so timing your visit is key. The shop is famously cash-only, adding to its old-school charm that has kept generations of Jacksonville families coming back for over 60 years.