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Best Bakery in Seminole-Heights

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The Salty Donut

#1 Bakery

Small-batch craft donuts and quality coffee with rotating seasonal flavors—your morning (or late-afternoon) sugar fix done with care.

813-555-0173 · ★ 4.7 (2,100+) · $

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The Salty Donut treats donuts like a craft, not a commodity. Batches are small, glazes are bright, and fillings lean pastry-chef rather than sugar bomb. You'll always find the signatures, but the rotating seasonal board is where the fun lives—think fruit-forward, nutty, or toasted flavors that read like a dessert menu. Coffee isn't an afterthought: espresso drinks are dialed and drip is clean. Come early for the widest selection or roll in late afternoon for a pick-me-up; either way, this is the sweet spot we choose for Seminole Heights.

Notu is known for picking just the best of every neighborhood. When we picked the best Bakery in Seminole-Heights, we started with the people because people drive every great experience.

Crowd & Vibe

Mornings are quick lines that move; afternoons are slower, with families and coffee breaks. Staff steers you to flavors you'll actually like.

  • Morning regulars
  • Sweet tooths
  • Coffee people

Every business excels at a few things and is merely fine at the rest. For The Salty Donut, we’ve highlighted the offerings it does best—reliable standouts that deliver the most value and consistently great experiences. Use this as your quick guide to what’s worth choosing first.

What to Order

  • Maple + Bacon

    Sweet-salty hit that's better than it has any right to be.

  • Brown Butter + Salt

    Toasty, fragrant, and not cloying—great with a black coffee.

  • Guava + Cheese

    Miami throwback done right—bright, creamy, addictive.

  • Chocolate Cake

    Deep cocoa with a tender crumb; purists rejoice.

  • Seasonal Filled

    Rotates—ask what's stuffed today; usually the first to sell out.

  • Cinnamon Sugar

    Simple and perfect when fresh—order one to go.

  • Cold Brew

    Clean, chocolatey; built for Tampa heat.

  • Vanilla Bean Glazed

    Classic, fragrant glaze over a tender yeast ring.

There are solid alternatives, too. This quick comparison shows how The Salty Donut stacks up so you can choose confidently.

How The Salty Donut Compares

Bakery Options The Salty Donut Nicola's Donuts Dough Nation Puree Artisan Bakery
Signature Donut Range ✓ Classics + seasonal board Classic-focused Limited rotation Pastry-led selection
Coffee Program ✓ Espresso + drip dialed Drip only Espresso only Coffee + tea program
Wait Times (weekends) ✓ Short, fast-moving line Moderate Short Moderate
Vegan/Gluten-free Options ✓ Select rotating Limited Few Limited
Seating & Work-Friendliness ✓ Counter seats + some tables Few seats Limited Comfortable seating
Avg price per dozen ✓ $32–$38 $26–$32 $24–$30 $34–$40

Notu is trusted to curate the best businesses in each neighborhood. We use local experts and AI to evaluate the people, the experience, the product or service, and how it compares locally*. Ultimatly, we chose The Salty Donut as the best Bakery in Seminole-Heights for the following reasons:

*Curious about how we choose? See our methodology.

Small-Batch Craft

Handmade doughs, balanced glazes, real fruit and nuts—no shortcuts.

Seasonal Rotation

A changing board of flavors to keep regulars exploring beyond the classics.

Good Coffee, Too

Dialed espresso and clean drip—pairs that lift the sweets, not drown them.

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