Donut King in Minneola and Winter Park

Who would have thought it would have taken driving out to Minneola (just outside of Orlando, Florida) to find a place that makes not only great fresh donuts but the best friend of drunks across the U.S., castle burgers? My bud Droolius convinced me that this 24-hour donut emporium was worth the 40-minute drive from my hotel at 10 PM.

What I’m saying is, when someone tells you they’re taking you to Donut King for some donuts and sliders, don’t fight it.

Donut King in Minneola

Donut King Minneola Door
Donut King in Minneola is Burger Beast Approved

Before arriving, Droolius mentioned castle burgers (White Castle knockoff) during our brief phone conversation. I was skeptical. Would a shop that prides itself on selling freshly made donuts be able to pull off fantastic sliders, too?

The addition of sliders is one of those things that would motivate people to hit up Donut King when you’re on a 4 AM bender. It looks like a castle burger; it tastes like a slider, and gosh darn it, people worship it at 4 AM.

Box of Castle Burgers from Donut King in Minneola, Florida
Box of Castle Burgers
Castle Burger from Donut King in Minneola, Florida
Castle Burger

Donut King Flavors Talk

Mostly Empty Donut Cabinet
Mostly Empty Donut Cabinet

The plate-size chocolate donut caught my eye as soon as I walked in. However, I didn’t order it because I wouldn’t finish it, and the chocolate stuffed donut sounded like a better option.

Donut King Chocolate Frosted
Giant Chocolate

The apple-stuffed donut was much better than the chocolate-stuffed one and reminded me of a fantastic baked apple pie with some hints of the old McDonald’s deep-fried apple pie thrown in for good measure.

The glazed donut was a thing of sheer beauty, but not like one of those Sweet 16s girls from MTV; there was substance behind this glaze.

More Donuts
More Donuts

What is the best donut I’ve ever had? I would say it’s very close and better than the green KK (that’s Krispy Kreme for those playing at home). The glaze seemed to have a very light hazelnut taste, which was nice. By the time I finished the glazed donut, it was 2 AM.

Strawberry Donut?

Strawberry Donut
Strawberry Donut

Droolius insisted that I try the strawberry, so I pinky-scooped some leftover topping from the box to discover it tasted like Mentos. I never tried the red velvet donut, but I figured I should include the picture since it does look so tasty.

Even More Donuts
Even More Donuts

Would I make the 40-minute drive again if I had to do it over? These donuts will stick in your head for a few days.

I didn’t even mention how incredibly cool the folks at Donut King were to put up with us for 3 hours, but I guess that’s life in the 24-hour donut business.

Donut King
208 S Hwy 27
Minneola, FL
(352) 243-4046

Website – https://thedonutking.com
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/thedonutking_fl
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063787608704

Monday 4:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday 4:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday 4:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday 4:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday 4:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday 4:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday 4:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Donut King in Winter Park

Donut King in Winter Park
Winter Park location

Donut King opened their second location in Winter Park a few years later. Marcela and I dropped in for a box of donuts and some castle burgers.

Donut Cabinet
Donut Cabinet

This time around, we were there earlier in the day, so the cabinet was full. The cinnamon rolls looked good, but we were sticking to donuts on this visit.

Cinnamon Rolls
Cinnamon Rolls
Long Box
Donut King Long Box

Just take a good look at these beauties.

Yes, Another Donut Box
Yes, Another Donut Box
Donut King Glazed
Glazed
Guava Donut
Guava
Maple Bacon Donut
Maple Bacon Donut
Peanut Donut
Peanut Donut

If I had to pick a favorite from this box, the maple bacon was next level.

Donut King
3716 Howell Branch Road
Winter Park, FL
(321) 316-4817

Website – https://thedonutking.com
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/thedonutking_fl
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063480764921

Monday 5:00 am – 9:00 pm
Tuesday 5:00 am – 9:00 pm
Wednesday 5:00 am – 9:00 pm
Thursday 5:00 am – 9:00 pm
Friday 5:00 am – 9:00 pm
Saturday 5:00 am – 9:00 pm
Sunday 5:00 am – 9:00 pm

1 thought on “Donut King in Minneola and Winter Park”

  1. Super article. Thanks for sharing! I concur – the drive is worth it.
    Donut King is also in Leesburg – 708 S 14th St (open 5a-9p) expanding the donut kingdom across Central FL.

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