Jolly Donut
2815 Milan Rd, Sandusky, OH, 44870
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2815 Milan Rd
Sandusky, OH, 44870 - Phone (419) 626-6071
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Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Breakfast
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : No
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Divey
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Troy I.
1 of 2 places in sandusky that has the best donuts in town. If you want cream sticks this is again one of only 2 places that actually has them. Beware though, the cream sticks are huge, like a burrito... one is enough... or is it?!?
(5)Ducky B.
This place has not only really good donuts but their breakfast is super tasty!! On the outside it looks really old. It looks like something that you wouldn't want to go to. But when you walk inside it's like walking into an old time diner. We found out that all the locals come here. Sure its just 2 older ladies running around serving everyone but they work so hard that will be happy to wait your turn. The donuts are yummy too. You can tell they're really fresh. We ordered the French toast with apples and the eggs with corned beef hash. Tastes like the breakfasts that I had at home that my parents would cook for me.
(4)Maxine W.
What a deal! I've been watching Jolly Donut from afar for years now... Every time I come to Sandusky I think about it and miss out because the hours are short. I finally came for breakfast today and I was so surprised! They have an actual menu, not just donuts! And so cheap too! For $20 we got one full biscuits and gravy, one half biscuits and gravy, two coffees, two hash browns, and two orders of bacon. In Chicago this would have cost us like $40. My dining companion also went to the counter and got 2 donuts. I tried a bite of the maple raised and jeez Louise it was SPECTACULAR. I usually shy away from maple things because they're too sweet, but this was just amazing. I think Jolly Donut is going to be my new breakfast place before Cedar Point.
(4)Maureen K.
Never stepped foot inside the shop, but The Maples Motel in Sandusky has a few dozen Jolly Donuts waiting for their guests every morning when they wake up. Its something I look forward to every time I visit Sandusky and stay at The Maples Motel.
(3)Paul V.
Unreal. If you want to experience a bit of nostalgia visit Jolly Donut. A really cool atmosphere that other restaurants have tried to capture but yet fail in an ever-changing world. Took my three kids ages 9, 6, and 3 while visiting Cedar Point. The ambience, quality of the food, and service were awesome. But when you get the bill be ready to feel as if you have truly set your watch back 50 years. Wouldn't go to Sandusky unless I could visit Jolly Donut!
(5)Eric L.
On a family trip to cedar point and kalahari, we decided to try breakfast at jolly donut. Love the retro atmosphere. It's an old diner. The donuts are good and the coffee is #awesomesauce like for real. And it's great for selfies like lol omg cool.
(5)Tiffany M.
The donuts had to be the best I have ever had. Wow. Coffee is great. I like to old diner style good cheap food before I'm off to Kalahari to blow threw needless amounts of money...
(5)Valerie W.
Come for the basic breakfast, stay for the donuts. The coffee was strong and quickly refilled. Once the donuts are gone, they're GONE, so come early and often. I tried a chocolate iced raised donut, and it was heavenly. We came later, so the options were a bit limited. I also enjoyed a half order of biscuits and gravy, which needed just a touch of hot sauce, but was otherwise delicious. Better than other options in the area (Perkins & McDonalds) for sure!
(4)Katy J.
I'm a fan, those donuts couldn't be any fresher. If you want your kids to experience a little bit of history, this is a place right out of the 50's. The service was ok, the food was what you'd expect for a small diner - the donuts were exceptional and I'd come back just for that. We were able to get a seat when we walked in on a Thursday am, no problem, but it's pretty tight!
(4)Sadie X.
we've found a new tradition! we must stop here every time we are in Sandusky. breakfast and donuts were phenomenal. great service, great atmosphere, great food, great price!
(5)Mike A.
Food is decent but lots of staff are kinda surly and sullen. Unhappy doesn't fully describe. Being a donut shop, I get that they run out fast. I got biscuits and gravy clearly from a can and nuked. My friend got a single egg, which wasn't cooked all the way.
(2)Eric Q.
This place is great. My fiancee and I have been going here for years and we are (almost) never disappointed. The best pace to get breakfast in Sandusky, in my opinion. The food is typical diner food done right. We usually get some variation of eggs, bacon, toast, and pancakes. The eggs are always spot on (hard to find places that do this), and the service is always quick. The donuts are good, too! The prices are very affordable, as well, especially when you are comparing them to the other local breakfast places (Bob Evan's, for example, is way too expensive for what you get). However, what really won me over was the following experience: One time, we ordered a meal that came with a side of bacon that we did not receive (we ordered it as carry-out). Mistakes happen, so we just let it slide. Well, the next time I ordered from them, I mentioned this. The lady not only refunded me the difference off of my current order, but she personally double-checked to make sure I received the correct order this time (she even gave me a few extra slices of bacon to make up for it :) ). Oh, and the best part... they are open until 2pm everyday! No other place that I know of serves breakfast that late. I would recommend Jolly Donut to anyone looking for a solid breakfast in Sandusky.
(5)David R.
It was a good morning for the unexpected. I did not expect to find a solid independent diner in a sea of tired chains. I did not expect to find a homemade doughnut bakery either, but I found both in the form of Jolly Donut. You know what else I did not expect? I did not expect to find sausage in my Western omelette! I only glanced at the menu perfunctorily enough to see that they had one and went ahead and ordered it. But when it arrived there were sausage and potatoes inside! What is this strange creation?? Thank Jeebus that at least it had the requisite peppers and onions too. The sausage was a-okay but I still prefer ham. I took three doughnuts to go--chocolate coconut, maple raised, and apples and spice filled--and was pleasantly satisfied with each. Yep, I ate them all today! You know the best unexpected thing about this find? I did not expect breakfast for two, plus three doughnuts, plus tax to cost only $11.70! Yee haw!
(3)M B.
Great old fashioned breakfast joint. Good food at a reasonable price. Close to Castaway Bay and much cheaper/better than their breakfast buffet. Highly recommend!
(4)Ron N.
Nice little diner! They should call it Jolly Donut & Diner, if you had never went into the place you would just think its a Donut shop.
(3)Diana Q.
This place was across the street from the HOJO I stayed at. I ran here on the mornings I woke up in Ohio to get some coffee. I don't remember if I had any donuts so I can't give a fair rating on the donuts, it just gets three stars for having some coffee at the ready for a desperate caffeine addict.
(3)Courtney K.
If you love fried food and fresh fish, this is the place for you!! Everything was delicious. The hushpuppies, perch and chips, even the cole slaw was excellent. You will leave full and satisfied!!
(4)Tina W.
Good donuts but like the other reviews have said, for the best selection, get here EARLY! There's still good ones left after 10:00 but it's gonna be your basic fare. Get here early enough to try the snickers donut and it'll change your life. Good breakfast too. For service, I'd try to get one of the older ladies. They really bust it out so tip them accordingly. Sadly, the younger ones just aren't as thorough.
(4)Colleen M.
Don't let the crappy outside appearance of this place deter you from trying their dounts. hey have the best selection of donuts and a good selection of breakfast items. The food overall is very good and I have never had a problem with the service. Most importantly the price is cheap for the quality of food.
(4)Jeff G.
I get donuts from here about every other week and they are great with a great price. We eat in restaurant about once a month, the food and service is great at a great price also. No complaints ever here.
(5)Patrick K.
Good cheap donuts. Delicious. Slim pickings at 11:30am so go early.
(4)Kevin D.
After enjoying a long Saturday at the park, my friends and I rolled out of bed, packed out stuff and looked for a place to eat breakfast. We drove around a little while and almost decided on grabbing Little Caesars before seeing this place across the street. We crossed the road and walked in to a full restaurant set up like a 50s diner. We stood around for a while before a waitress told us we had to seat ourselves. The menu was very simple and the prices were extremely low. I ended up getting the Western Omelette and picked up a donut on the way out. The omelette was pretty bland. I had to douse it in hot sauce to get a little flavor on it. The slice of cheese on top didn't do anything for me either =/. That said, the sausage inside the omelette was fine, and the toast was good, but really that's all I have to say about that. The donut was good. I ordered the Apple Spice and it did taste just like an apple pie. That said, for a place called the "Jolly Donut" I was expecting better. On another note, this place definitely isn't clean. You seat yourself at tables before any plates have been cleared and if you stare too long at the floors, you may get a little grossed out. But that's probably just the North Shore coming out in me. Overall, a good breakfast place after a long day at Cedar Point. Low prices, mediocre food, good local flavor I suppose.
(3)Neftalih G.
This place is very unwelcoming. I see what waitress the rest of the people that gave bad reviews are talking about. The owner/ manager should fire her. We walked in and literally turned around and walked back out. I only gave one star and that is because I have to. Hole in the wall place, pretty sure this business will not be open much longer. Management should hire happier people to work there, we the consumers are what's keeping those doors open. Horrible place.
(1)Leslie P.
Dirty, not very friendly staff and for a place called jolly donut, there sure aren't very many donuts. We won't be back.
(2)Marisol P.
The service was mediocre, our waitress seemed so miserable to be there. Definitely a townie restaurant! Food was very generic, nothing special. Oh and for having the word "doughnut" in their name you would expect them to have more then 4 varieties of doughnuts
(2)Sara C.
The donuts here are indeed jolly! We got 2 dozen to-go this past week while visiting Cedar Point, and there was nothing left but crumbs. Both the cake and yeast styled donuts were equally good. My 6 year old ate SIX glazed yeast donuts - yes, SIX - he liked them so much. I've literally never seen him eat anything with such enthusiasm. I loved the chocolate peanut and the iced chocolate cake donuts. My husband loved the Boston creme. They were all really good. I did hear from some locals that it's crucial to get there early, especially during peak season in July and August, or you'll be left donut-less. There's also a full breakfast and lunch menu, which we haven't tried yet, but would like to. Parking is a little challenging, so make sure you've brushed up on your 10-point turn skills before going, or park behind the donut shop at the Travelodge. Seating inside is limited - think Waffle House on the side of the interstate, so don't bring your party of 15 in there.
(4)Matthew And Anita A.
The only thing holding this place back from a 5 star is the atmosphere and wait staff friendliness. My family and I were in town for a dance competition my daughters were in. There weren't many breakfast options so we figured we'd give it a go. When we walked in the door it was like in the movies where the music stops and everyone turned to look at us. Needless to say we were having second thoughts on if we had made the right choice. Lucky for us, once we tasted the food, all of our trepidation went away. The donuts were outstanding, as was the rest of the food. Carry out for the donuts is probably your best option, but if you can look past the atmosphere, it's a real solid breakfast spot.
(4)Richard S.
This is exactly the kind of place you want to find when traveling. On the outside it looks like a cinder block donut takeout (though the signs are pretty amazing) but step inside and it reveals a classic diner, serving breakfast! Decent breakfast, too, with good potatoes and prices that are stuck in the time, several decades ago, when they thought it was a good idea to brick over these beautiful old diners. I wonder what it looked like originally? The tag of the manufacturer is above the door on the inside. One side is donut shop and the other is diner, with a great corner booth under a giant donut photo. Good train car bathrooms, too. A long counter runs the length of the place. Sandusky is a tourist town, but this place is full of regulars. It's kind of a secret spot, hidden in plain sight.
(5)Paul V.
Unreal. If you want to experience a bit of nostalgia visit Jolly Donut. A really cool atmosphere that other restaurants have tried to capture but yet fail in an ever-changing world. Took my three kids ages 9, 6, and 3 while visiting Cedar Point. The ambience, quality of the food, and service were awesome. But when you get the bill be ready to feel as if you have truly set your watch back 50 years. Wouldn't go to Sandusky unless I could visit Jolly Donut!
(5)Eric L.
On a family trip to cedar point and kalahari, we decided to try breakfast at jolly donut. Love the retro atmosphere. It's an old diner. The donuts are good and the coffee is #awesomesauce like for real. And it's great for selfies like lol omg cool.
(5)Tiffany M.
The donuts had to be the best I have ever had. Wow. Coffee is great. I like to old diner style good cheap food before I'm off to Kalahari to blow threw needless amounts of money...
(5)Sadie X.
we've found a new tradition! we must stop here every time we are in Sandusky. breakfast and donuts were phenomenal. great service, great atmosphere, great food, great price!
(5)Mike A.
Food is decent but lots of staff are kinda surly and sullen. Unhappy doesn't fully describe. Being a donut shop, I get that they run out fast. I got biscuits and gravy clearly from a can and nuked. My friend got a single egg, which wasn't cooked all the way.
(2)Ron N.
Nice little diner! They should call it Jolly Donut & Diner, if you had never went into the place you would just think its a Donut shop.
(3)Diana Q.
This place was across the street from the HOJO I stayed at. I ran here on the mornings I woke up in Ohio to get some coffee. I don't remember if I had any donuts so I can't give a fair rating on the donuts, it just gets three stars for having some coffee at the ready for a desperate caffeine addict.
(3)Courtney K.
If you love fried food and fresh fish, this is the place for you!! Everything was delicious. The hushpuppies, perch and chips, even the cole slaw was excellent. You will leave full and satisfied!!
(4)Maxine W.
What a deal! I've been watching Jolly Donut from afar for years now... Every time I come to Sandusky I think about it and miss out because the hours are short. I finally came for breakfast today and I was so surprised! They have an actual menu, not just donuts! And so cheap too! For $20 we got one full biscuits and gravy, one half biscuits and gravy, two coffees, two hash browns, and two orders of bacon. In Chicago this would have cost us like $40. My dining companion also went to the counter and got 2 donuts. I tried a bite of the maple raised and jeez Louise it was SPECTACULAR. I usually shy away from maple things because they're too sweet, but this was just amazing. I think Jolly Donut is going to be my new breakfast place before Cedar Point.
(4)Maureen K.
Never stepped foot inside the shop, but The Maples Motel in Sandusky has a few dozen Jolly Donuts waiting for their guests every morning when they wake up. Its something I look forward to every time I visit Sandusky and stay at The Maples Motel.
(3)Eric Q.
This place is great. My fiancee and I have been going here for years and we are (almost) never disappointed. The best pace to get breakfast in Sandusky, in my opinion. The food is typical diner food done right. We usually get some variation of eggs, bacon, toast, and pancakes. The eggs are always spot on (hard to find places that do this), and the service is always quick. The donuts are good, too! The prices are very affordable, as well, especially when you are comparing them to the other local breakfast places (Bob Evan's, for example, is way too expensive for what you get). However, what really won me over was the following experience: One time, we ordered a meal that came with a side of bacon that we did not receive (we ordered it as carry-out). Mistakes happen, so we just let it slide. Well, the next time I ordered from them, I mentioned this. The lady not only refunded me the difference off of my current order, but she personally double-checked to make sure I received the correct order this time (she even gave me a few extra slices of bacon to make up for it :) ). Oh, and the best part... they are open until 2pm everyday! No other place that I know of serves breakfast that late. I would recommend Jolly Donut to anyone looking for a solid breakfast in Sandusky.
(5)David R.
It was a good morning for the unexpected. I did not expect to find a solid independent diner in a sea of tired chains. I did not expect to find a homemade doughnut bakery either, but I found both in the form of Jolly Donut. You know what else I did not expect? I did not expect to find sausage in my Western omelette! I only glanced at the menu perfunctorily enough to see that they had one and went ahead and ordered it. But when it arrived there were sausage and potatoes inside! What is this strange creation?? Thank Jeebus that at least it had the requisite peppers and onions too. The sausage was a-okay but I still prefer ham. I took three doughnuts to go--chocolate coconut, maple raised, and apples and spice filled--and was pleasantly satisfied with each. Yep, I ate them all today! You know the best unexpected thing about this find? I did not expect breakfast for two, plus three doughnuts, plus tax to cost only $11.70! Yee haw!
(3)M B.
Great old fashioned breakfast joint. Good food at a reasonable price. Close to Castaway Bay and much cheaper/better than their breakfast buffet. Highly recommend!
(4)Kevin D.
After enjoying a long Saturday at the park, my friends and I rolled out of bed, packed out stuff and looked for a place to eat breakfast. We drove around a little while and almost decided on grabbing Little Caesars before seeing this place across the street. We crossed the road and walked in to a full restaurant set up like a 50s diner. We stood around for a while before a waitress told us we had to seat ourselves. The menu was very simple and the prices were extremely low. I ended up getting the Western Omelette and picked up a donut on the way out. The omelette was pretty bland. I had to douse it in hot sauce to get a little flavor on it. The slice of cheese on top didn't do anything for me either =/. That said, the sausage inside the omelette was fine, and the toast was good, but really that's all I have to say about that. The donut was good. I ordered the Apple Spice and it did taste just like an apple pie. That said, for a place called the "Jolly Donut" I was expecting better. On another note, this place definitely isn't clean. You seat yourself at tables before any plates have been cleared and if you stare too long at the floors, you may get a little grossed out. But that's probably just the North Shore coming out in me. Overall, a good breakfast place after a long day at Cedar Point. Low prices, mediocre food, good local flavor I suppose.
(3)Neftalih G.
This place is very unwelcoming. I see what waitress the rest of the people that gave bad reviews are talking about. The owner/ manager should fire her. We walked in and literally turned around and walked back out. I only gave one star and that is because I have to. Hole in the wall place, pretty sure this business will not be open much longer. Management should hire happier people to work there, we the consumers are what's keeping those doors open. Horrible place.
(1)Leslie P.
Dirty, not very friendly staff and for a place called jolly donut, there sure aren't very many donuts. We won't be back.
(2)Marisol P.
The service was mediocre, our waitress seemed so miserable to be there. Definitely a townie restaurant! Food was very generic, nothing special. Oh and for having the word "doughnut" in their name you would expect them to have more then 4 varieties of doughnuts
(2)Sara C.
The donuts here are indeed jolly! We got 2 dozen to-go this past week while visiting Cedar Point, and there was nothing left but crumbs. Both the cake and yeast styled donuts were equally good. My 6 year old ate SIX glazed yeast donuts - yes, SIX - he liked them so much. I've literally never seen him eat anything with such enthusiasm. I loved the chocolate peanut and the iced chocolate cake donuts. My husband loved the Boston creme. They were all really good. I did hear from some locals that it's crucial to get there early, especially during peak season in July and August, or you'll be left donut-less. There's also a full breakfast and lunch menu, which we haven't tried yet, but would like to. Parking is a little challenging, so make sure you've brushed up on your 10-point turn skills before going, or park behind the donut shop at the Travelodge. Seating inside is limited - think Waffle House on the side of the interstate, so don't bring your party of 15 in there.
(4)Matthew And Anita A.
The only thing holding this place back from a 5 star is the atmosphere and wait staff friendliness. My family and I were in town for a dance competition my daughters were in. There weren't many breakfast options so we figured we'd give it a go. When we walked in the door it was like in the movies where the music stops and everyone turned to look at us. Needless to say we were having second thoughts on if we had made the right choice. Lucky for us, once we tasted the food, all of our trepidation went away. The donuts were outstanding, as was the rest of the food. Carry out for the donuts is probably your best option, but if you can look past the atmosphere, it's a real solid breakfast spot.
(4)Richard S.
This is exactly the kind of place you want to find when traveling. On the outside it looks like a cinder block donut takeout (though the signs are pretty amazing) but step inside and it reveals a classic diner, serving breakfast! Decent breakfast, too, with good potatoes and prices that are stuck in the time, several decades ago, when they thought it was a good idea to brick over these beautiful old diners. I wonder what it looked like originally? The tag of the manufacturer is above the door on the inside. One side is donut shop and the other is diner, with a great corner booth under a giant donut photo. Good train car bathrooms, too. A long counter runs the length of the place. Sandusky is a tourist town, but this place is full of regulars. It's kind of a secret spot, hidden in plain sight.
(5)Tina W.
Good donuts but like the other reviews have said, for the best selection, get here EARLY! There's still good ones left after 10:00 but it's gonna be your basic fare. Get here early enough to try the snickers donut and it'll change your life. Good breakfast too. For service, I'd try to get one of the older ladies. They really bust it out so tip them accordingly. Sadly, the younger ones just aren't as thorough.
(4)Colleen M.
Don't let the crappy outside appearance of this place deter you from trying their dounts. hey have the best selection of donuts and a good selection of breakfast items. The food overall is very good and I have never had a problem with the service. Most importantly the price is cheap for the quality of food.
(4)Jeff G.
I get donuts from here about every other week and they are great with a great price. We eat in restaurant about once a month, the food and service is great at a great price also. No complaints ever here.
(5)Patrick K.
Good cheap donuts. Delicious. Slim pickings at 11:30am so go early.
(4)Troy I.
1 of 2 places in sandusky that has the best donuts in town. If you want cream sticks this is again one of only 2 places that actually has them. Beware though, the cream sticks are huge, like a burrito... one is enough... or is it?!?
(5)Ducky B.
This place has not only really good donuts but their breakfast is super tasty!! On the outside it looks really old. It looks like something that you wouldn't want to go to. But when you walk inside it's like walking into an old time diner. We found out that all the locals come here. Sure its just 2 older ladies running around serving everyone but they work so hard that will be happy to wait your turn. The donuts are yummy too. You can tell they're really fresh. We ordered the French toast with apples and the eggs with corned beef hash. Tastes like the breakfasts that I had at home that my parents would cook for me.
(4)Valerie W.
Come for the basic breakfast, stay for the donuts. The coffee was strong and quickly refilled. Once the donuts are gone, they're GONE, so come early and often. I tried a chocolate iced raised donut, and it was heavenly. We came later, so the options were a bit limited. I also enjoyed a half order of biscuits and gravy, which needed just a touch of hot sauce, but was otherwise delicious. Better than other options in the area (Perkins & McDonalds) for sure!
(4)Katy J.
I'm a fan, those donuts couldn't be any fresher. If you want your kids to experience a little bit of history, this is a place right out of the 50's. The service was ok, the food was what you'd expect for a small diner - the donuts were exceptional and I'd come back just for that. We were able to get a seat when we walked in on a Thursday am, no problem, but it's pretty tight!
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