I Don’t Even Like Donuts — And I’d Drive Two Hours for These
I am reluctant to tell you about this one. But I must.
Weber’s Little Donut Shop is quite simply the best donut shop in Florida. Actually make that the world. Have I eaten at every donut shop? No — but I’d bet on it.
Here’s the thing — I genuinely don’t like donuts. Won’t go to Dunkin, Krispy Kreme, or any of the other deep fried chains. But I stumbled into Weber’s by accident years ago and now it’s become a regular tradition. We visit the St. George Island location all the time — same owners, same recipe, just as good every single time.
How We Found It
It all started when we were tent camping at St Joe State Park. No camper, no kitchen, so my son and I got up early to run to the store for breakfast. Right next to the store we noticed an unusually long line of people standing outside a tiny shop. We were intrigued.
My son saw it was a donut shop and it was game over. I went inside to order breakfast sandwiches because I still didn’t like donuts — he got in line. I got our sandwiches and coffee and came back out. He was still in line.
So I joined him. Ten minutes later we got to the counter. Luckily people ahead of us had warned us they only take cash — so we scrounged what we had. I never carry cash. We had $4 in coins and crumpled bills lol. We chose four donuts.
We got back to the truck. My son tried his and his face lit up. I tried mine and I was genuinely dumbfounded. Our donuts didn’t even make it back to the park entrance.
That was years ago. We’ve been going back ever since.
What to Order
The glazed cake donuts are the classic — get those. But they’ve also added deep fried croissants and those are absolutely incredible. They come in plain glazed, maple, vanilla and chocolate — all topped with pecans on the deluxe versions. Light, flaky, covered in sugary glaze.
Other standout flavors people consistently rave about: coconut, blueberry, maple pecan and old fashioned. Owner Glen Weber often calls out the flavors of the day while you’re in line which makes the whole experience even better. My personal pick? The glazed cake donut. Every single time.
What You Need to Know Before You Go
Arrive early. The shop opens at 7:30am but the line starts forming well before that. They regularly sell out by 8:30am and when they’re done they close — no exceptions. “Open until sold out or worn out” is literally their motto.
Cash only. Bring enough or hit the ATM nearby before you get in line. Don’t be the person who gets to the counter without cash — we’ve seen it happen and it’s heartbreaking for everyone involved. 😄
A quick update on pricing — Weber’s has updated their prices since we first visited. Current prices at the St. George Island location:
- Single donut — $3
- Half dozen — $15
- Dozen — $25
- Donut holes — $10 for 20 or $20 for 50
Still absolutely worth every penny. And still cash only — so plan accordingly before you get in line! 😄
Wednesday through Saturday only. Open 7:30am until sold out. Closed Sunday through Tuesday. Plan your trip around this.
The line is worth it. It moves faster than you’d think and everyone in line is in a good mood because they know what’s coming.
St. George Island Location — Our Regular Stop
We visit the St. George Island location regularly and it never disappoints. Same owners, exact same recipe as the original Cape San Blas shop. If you’re spending time on St. George Island this is a non-negotiable stop — get there early, bring cash, get a deep fried croissant and a glazed cake donut. You can thank us later.
If you’re planning a trip to St. George Island check out our complete St. George Island guide on TallahasseeTimes — we cover everything worth doing on the island including where to eat, where to stay, and Weber’s gets a well deserved mention there too.
Two Locations
Cape San Blas (Original) 411 Cape San Blas Rd, at the Scallop Republic Port St Joe FL 32456 Wednesday — Saturday, 7:30am until sold out
St. George Island 65 W Gorrie Dr St George Island FL 32328 Wednesday — Saturday, 7:30am until sold out
Cash only at both locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Weber’s donuts so good? Made fresh daily from scratch — cake style donuts that are lighter than anything you’ve had from a chain. The deep fried croissants are incredible too. Everything is made in small batches which is why they sell out so fast. No shortcuts, no shortcuts, just good ingredients done right.
Do they take credit cards? No — cash only at both locations. Bring enough or use the ATM nearby before you get in line.
What time do they open and close? Open at 7:30am Wednesday through Saturday. They close when sold out — usually around 8:30am. Arrive by 7am to guarantee you get something.
How long is the wait? Expect 10-20 minutes. It moves steadily and honestly the wait is part of the experience — everyone in line is excited and the staff keeps things moving.
Are both locations the same? Yes — same owners, exact same recipe. We visit the St. George Island location regularly and it’s identical to the original. Both are worth going out of your way for.
Is it worth the drive? We make a two hour round trip for these regularly. That should answer your question. 😄
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