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The Donut Mill
Donuts
Donuts are the most frequently praised item, described as fresh, gigantic, light, airy, and delicious with a soft, melt-in-the-mouth texture. Multiple reviews highlight their size, flavor, and variety including glazed, chocolate, classic, and bear claws. Customers consistently recommend trying the donuts and mention them as the best or among the best they've had.
Biscuits and Gravy
Biscuits and gravy receive strong recommendations for their scratch-made biscuits and flavorful pepper sausage gravy. Several reviewers call it the best they've ever had and emphasize the homemade quality and secret famous gravy. It is noted as a must-try breakfast item.
Apple Fritter
Apple fritters are highly recommended for their crispy exterior and light, airy interior. They are mentioned multiple times as a delicious and popular choice among the pastries.
Cinnamon Roll
The cinnamon roll is noted for being huge and delicious, with some reviewers mentioning it as the largest they've ever seen. It is popular and well-liked, sometimes paired with ice cream.
Fritters (including Bacon Fritter)
Fritters, including apple and bacon varieties, receive positive mentions for being fantastic and filled with homemade goodness. They are recommended alongside other pastries as a tasty treat.
Hours
| Monday | 5 AM to 5 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5 AM to 5 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM to 5 PM |
| Thursday | 5 AM to 5 PM |
| Friday | 5 AM to 6 PM |
| Saturday | 5 AM to 6 PM |
| Sunday | 5 AM to 5 PM |
About The Donut Mill
The Donut Mill is a donut shop, breakfast restaurant, brunch restaurant, coffee shop, dessert restaurant, ice cream shop, and lunch restaurant in Woodland Park, Colorado. Reviewers consistently praise the oversized donuts, biscuits and gravy, breakfast burritos, apple fritters, bear claws, and kolaches. It is described as a casual, family-friendly place with counter service, coffee, and seating. Several reviews also mention the Pikes Peak view from the dining room and the quick-visit setup.
Amenities & services
Service options
- In-store shopping
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
Popular for
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
Offerings
- Coffee
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
Crowd
- Family-friendly
Planning
- Quick visit
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
Frequently asked questions
What is The Donut Mill known for?
The Donut Mill is best known for its oversized donuts and its biscuits and gravy, especially the smothered green chile breakfast burrito and scratch-made sausage gravy. Reviewers also repeatedly call out the apple fritters, bear claws, and giant cinnamon rolls as standout items.
What dishes are most recommended at The Donut Mill?
The most recommended items are the biscuits and gravy, breakfast burritos, apple fritters, bear claws, and cinnamon rolls. Reviews also mention kolaches, donut holes, glazed donuts, and bacon fritters, with many people saying the donuts are huge, fresh, and light and airy.
What is the atmosphere like at The Donut Mill?
The atmosphere is casual and old-school, with a cozy, quaint feel and a dining room that some reviewers note has a view of Pikes Peak. It seems to work well for solo diners, families, and quick stops, and the counter-service setup keeps things moving even when there is a long line.
Is The Donut Mill good value, and what is the price range?
The price range is $10 to $20, and reviewers often describe it as reasonably priced or affordable for the portion sizes. People specifically mention large pastries, a giant cinnamon roll for $14, and a day-old donut with ice cream that felt like a good deal.
When should you visit The Donut Mill?
Several reviews suggest getting there early if you want the full variety, since the donuts are popular and the selection can thin out later in the day. It is also described as a quick stop, so it can work well for an early breakfast or an afternoon break.
Is parking available at The Donut Mill?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot is available.
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