Jolly Donut

Reviews

• Nicole S.

  star star star star star_border 17 June 2026

  Jolly Donut is a little bit of a dive, and I could tell that before I even stepped inside: The "Jolly Donut" sign outside the building looked like it was designed in 1978 and placed onto the siding shortly after, and hadn't been touched since.
  
  But that's great! If you're going to get donuts, you should get donuts from someplace that has character, right? Not a soulless multinational conglomerate? (Not naming names or anything.) Jolly Donut has character.
  
  So, this place sells donuts, but it is also a restaurant that serves breakfast and lunch. We didn't come for the breakfast, just donuts. When I visited, the servers were super busy and short with their words. That's fine -- that kind of added to the charm! But it was kind of stressful because where you order donuts is also where the diners pay for their meals, so everyone was scrunched up at one counter and in everyone else's way. But like any restaurant that has been around for ages, this is how they do it and this is how they like it and this is how they will continue to do it forever.
  
  We got some donuts to go (a glazed donut, a custard-filled bar, and a couple others) and couple of cups of black coffee. The coffee was decent, and the donuts were good. You could tell that they were fresh, although I wouldn't say they were the best I've ever had. But I like that they make them in-house! That's always nice.
  
  Jolly Donut is about 5-10 minutes driving distance from Cedar Point. It's super close, so there's no reason not to venture outside of the Cedar Point grounds and try some authentic Sandusky baked goods.

• Jerry B.

  star star star star star_border 28 May 2026

  OK, so this place actually makes their own donuts every day.
  
  And, if you are there after, say, 9A.M., your selection of donuts will be limited...
  
  The breakfast is very good and reasonably priced.
  
  The home-made chili is really delicious!  Big chunks of veggies and well seasoned.
  
  By lunch time the donuts will be mostly gone, but the burgers and sandwiches are very well made and tasty.
  
  So, a 1950s era diner that makes a lot of their own stuff, has good breakfast and is reasonably priced...
  
  I like it.
  
  P.S.  The restrooms are... uh... dated.  Small and like what a diner had in 1950...  I have seen them cleaned, with little change in direct appearance. So, choose your battles.  I pick good eats.  Here they are.

• B R.

  star star star star star_border 25 May 2026

  Old school but a little too old school. Could use some new dishes and a power washing. All in all, it's a fine establishment. Food was good at a reasonable price.

• Dana W.

  star star star star star_border 25 May 2026

  Jolly Donuts has been a staple in the city of Sandusky for many years.  Locals and tourists alike have been enjoying the fresh selection of homemade donuts every day for years.  
  
  The location is small and gives you a feel of a 1950's diner.  Note the decor probably hasn't changed since the 50's, but don't worry, I don't think the prices have changed all that much either!  You can have a seat in several booths, or sit at a bar stool at the counter for the full diner feel.
  
  At $6.75 for a dozen donuts you can't go wrong.  Some personal favorites in our house include the blueberry cake donut, angel icing, and the classic glazed.

• Joseph G.

  star star star star star_border 21 May 2026

  Good little doughnut shop we stopped by on our trek to cedar point. They surprisingly offered a full breakfeast menu which was unexpected for a doughnut shop. The doughnuts was very tasty and the service was prompt and good. Heads up the parking lot is limited and the spots there are very tight.