Velvet Creme Doughnuts + History
Velvet Creme Doughnuts is a historic Miami doughnut shop founded in 1947. They are currently looking for investors to reopen.
DONUTS
There are people who say donuts, and for others, it’s doughnuts but does it really matter as long as they are tasty?
Burger Beast thinks so too so read about some of his favorites below.
P.S.: Apple Fritters are his favorites.
Shipley Donuts Jacksonville: Donuts & Kolaches To Go
I first ran into Shipley Do-nuts in Houston, Texas, and fell in love with their donuts and kolaches.
Imagine my surprise to discover a location in Jacksonville!
Weekend Eats in Gainesville, Florida
Marcela and I found ourselves in Gainesville for a weekend of eats and antiquing.
The trip was a rousing success if you ask me!
Donuts & Kolaches from my 25 State Road Trip
25 states in 27 days made for some good road trip comfort food.
We ate a bunch of donuts and kolaches; here are the sugary and doughy highlights.
Two Days in Orlando for a Podcast
We drove up to Orlando to record a Beyond the Smoke Podcast episode and while there, ate at some pretty good spots if you ask me.
Duck Donuts in Naples, Florida
When I walked into Duck Donuts in Naples, Florida (4233 9th Street N), I was solely in a donut mindset.
The Best Donuts I’ve Eaten on Road Food Trips
There’s been plenty of donut shop talk on Burger Beast over the last 12 years.
I’m not even counting posts about scary doughnuts, Lard Lad Donuts, and anything on social media.
Small Batch Miami Food Vendors You Need Right Now
The pandemic has given rise to some new Miami food vendors with unique skill sets who have unleashed their specialties on us.
Max’d Out Donuts in North Miami Beach, Florida
Max Santiago is back with Max’d Out Donuts! Enjoy his unique creations from his Sugar Showdown win or his work for the Sugar Factory and Salty Donut!
Bradenton Donuts in Bradenton, Florida
Bradenton Donuts is housed inside of one of those old Mister Donut buildings.
Historical building + Tasty Donuts = A must stop!
Donut Man in Winter Haven, Florida
In the sleepy town of Winter Haven, you’ll find Donut Man keeping it old school with their doughnuts.
They’re even housed in an old Mister Donut building!
The Stuffed Beaver in Jacksonville, Florida is CLOSED
The Stuffed Beaver is that rare gem of a restaurant where everything is on point! It was so good that I went back the following day for a second meal.
Good Dough Bakery in Jacksonville, Florida
What’s not to like about Good Dough Doughnuts in Jacksonville! There’s a Pizza Doughnut and a delicious Fried Chicken Sandwich.
Perfect Yeast Raised Doughnut Recipe
Time to don your big boy pants with this yeast-raised doughnut recipe! Follow Chef Max Santiago’s instructions for the perfect doughnuts!
Empire Bagel Factory in Marco Island
My family tries to hit up Marco Island for a week every summer. We go into hiding and spend our days obsessing over where to eat, Doreen’s Cup of Joe, Joey’s Pizza, Red Rooster, Sami’s Pizza & Grill to name a few. I’m usually the first to wake up, which means I’m the one out there looking for the breakfast goods. I was on a bagel kick, so Empire Bagel Factory (239 N Collier Boulevard) fit right into my current situation. There’s also a location in Naples in case that’s closer to you. It’s a few minutes before 7 AM when I walk into Empire Bagel Factory. A customer is reading his morning paper and enjoying his coffee. I’m assuming he was enjoying his coffee, I didn’t really ask him, but it makes for a better story. Empire Bagel Factory Menu I’m looking over the menu, figuring out what to …
Federal Donuts & Dizengoff in Wynwood, Florida
In early July 2017, chef Michael Solomonov (James Beard winner) opened a Federal Donuts location in Wynwood. At the time, all of the other locations were in the Philadelphia area. The menu’s hot and fresh donuts (tossed in strawberry lavender, cinnamon brown sugar & cookies ‘n cream) were cooked on the spot. The fancy donuts rotated daily and were made early in the morning aka will run out. Those flavors were black & white, blueberry mascarpone, chocolate éclair, guava poppy, lemon meringue, and strawberry shortcake. At 11 AM, the rest of the menu would click in high gear when the fried chicken became available. The half or whole fried chicken (dry, naked, or wet) could be customized with glazes like chili garlic and a few dry toppings (buttermilk ranch and coconut curry). The fried chicken sandwich with thick pickles, a spicy sauce, and American cheese on a Martin’s potato roll was more …
Bake Shack in Dania Beach, Florida
If you’re for a cozy little spot with a lot of character and a bunch of tasty breakfast options then Bake Shack is the place for you.
The Salty Donut in Wynwood
Relish in sweet & savory donuts like the guava + cheese & maple bacon from The Salty Donut’s original six.
Nevermind Awesome Bar in Cape Coral
The Nevermind Awesome Bar in Cape Coral is the perfect spot for vibes, a cold beer and excellent food.
Fox’s Donut Den in Nashville, Tennessee
I happily waiting in line at Fox’s Donut Den for donuts & kolaches and I’d gladly do it again!
Relaxing in Clarksdale, Mississippi for a few nights
During my stay at the Shack Up Inn in Clarksdale, Mississippi, I visited the Delta Blues Museum, saw the Crossroads, and ate at Ground Zero Blues Club.
Bennett’s Fresh Roast for some Donuts & Coffee
Bennett’s Fresh Roast’s Maple Bacon Donut has to be their top seller because it’s a thing of beauty with real crispy bacon, not the fakey stuff.
Sip N’ Dip Donuts in Saint Cloud, Florida
Sip N’ Dip is a donut shop in Saint Cloud, Florida, where the glazed donut is exactly what it needs to be: delicious!
I Got Brunchy Vibes at Doreen’s Cup Of Joe in Marco Island
My family’s yearly trip to Marco Island has a silver lining in the food category, and it’s called Doreen’s Cup of Joe (there’s also the Red Rooster). Doreen’s (267 N Collier Boulevard) is the sister restaurant to the popular Joey’s Pizza & Pasta House, located conveniently about 50 feet away. Doreen’s is a breakfast & lunch-only kinda place, open from 7:30 AM to 2 PM daily (Sundays included). Over six days, I made three visits to Doreen’s for breakfast, and another time my parents brought me to go in the form of their Southern Burger. The front page on the menu states, In striving to provide the best possible breakfast experience, we have chosen to use onlythe finest and healthiest products available to us. These include Eggland’s Best Cage Free Brown Eggs, all-natural sausage patties from the small family-owned Tallahassee farm Bradley’s Country Store, milk from a local farm in …