Sandy Pony Donuts & Acai Bowls

Sandy Pony Donuts & Acai Bowls

Reviews Summary

Overwhelmingly positive with most reviews praising the donuts as the best around—fresh, hot, and delicious, with unique flavors like Porky Pony and Misty Mint. Many highlight the friendly service, vegan options, and acai bowls. The new Dewey location is a hit, especially for late-night snacks. A rare negative note mentions greasiness and excessive sugar in one donut. Overall, a beloved spot for both kids and adults, with exceptional customer service and quality.

About This Listing

Has Gluten Free
Has Chocolate Variety
Has Specialties
Has Fruit Flavors
Artisan Made
Family Owned Business

Who Can Visit?

Most donut shops welcome all ages—perfect for families and kids
Some locations offer sit-down areas, while others are grab-and-go
No prior ordering knowledge needed—staff can help you choose flavors
Casual dress is welcome—some shops may have outdoor seating
Allergy-friendly options may be available (ask in advance)
Group orders and celebrations welcome—pre-orders may be required

*Note: Seating, menu, and accessibility may vary by shop. Contact your local spot for details.*

First-Time Visitors

First-time guests can simply walk in and browse the display or menu. Staff are happy to offer recommendations and explain specialty flavors. Some shops even offer sample bites or combo deals for newcomers.

Common Considerations:

Allergens Some donuts may contain nuts, dairy, or gluten—always ask if unsure
Availability Popular flavors can sell out early, especially on weekends

*Note: Menus and specials may vary. Ask staff or check online for daily options.*

What to Bring

Cash or card—most donut shops accept both, but some are cashless
Phone or camera—perfect for snapping and sharing your sweet finds
Appetite! Fresh donuts are best enjoyed warm and on the spot

*Note: Payment methods and policies vary by location. Check signage or ask staff.*

Preparing for Your Visit

Check store hours and peak times—early visits offer the best selection
Call ahead for large orders or special boxes
Bring friends or coworkers—sharing a dozen is half the fun
Dress casually—many shops are walk-up counters or offer outdoor seating
Leave pets at home unless it’s a pet-friendly location
Check for limited-time flavors, holidays specials, or preorder events
Set a treat budget if you’re shopping with kids
Bring a reusable bag or box if buying in bulk

*Note: Each shop may offer different experiences—check social media for updates.*

How to Get Started

Most shops accept walk-ins! For custom orders, pre-ordering is best. Ask about gift boxes or subscription options.

Other Helpful Info

Visits usually take 10–30 minutes, unless you're sitting down to enjoy
Weekends can be busier—plan ahead for quicker service
Seasonal or limited-edition donuts often rotate monthly
Some locations offer donut decorating kits or workshops
Gift cards, boxes, and party platters are often available

*Note: Features, pricing, and offerings vary by donut shop. Always check ahead.*

Features

Has Gluten Free
Has Chocolate Variety
Has Specialties
Has Fruit Flavors
Artisan Made
Family Owned Business

Contact Information

Address

1905 Coastal Hwy #5

Dewey Beach, Delaware 19971

Hours

Monday 7AM-2PM
Tuesday 7AM-2PM
Wednesday 7AM-2PM
Thursday 7AM-2PM
Friday 7AM-2PM
Saturday 7AM-2PM
Sunday 7AM-2PM

Customer Reviews

Excellent donuts made fresh to order. If you like Fractured Prune then you'll love these as well. It's great that they also have acaii bowls and smoothies to balance out the menu with healthy options. The mango smoothie was very tasty and refreshing!

Hot donuts with a wonderful twist. They give you a reusable bag that is adorable. The entire house loved these beautiful donuts. Highly recommended

This place is the best. Hot donuts. Always fresh, never stale. You wait for a minute or two but your donuts come out hot, crunchy, chewy, just perfect. Can't say enough about this place. Our family of 6 ate 3 dozen over a week. Lol.

Friendly and fast staff, great a?a? bowls and the ice coffee is a great start to the morning. Rarely is it busy, so starting your morning here is very easy. Great little hole in the wall.

This is the place to go if you like. Hot cake style donuts. They have so many flavors to choose from when it comes to glazes or toppings. Our donuts always came hot and freshly made. The service here is great. I would say if you're going to order more than a few, give them a little time to prepare. All the donuts are extremely fresh.

High quality donuts that come out hot, doughy and fresh. I haven?t had a better donut in the area. I tried the lemon and sandy donuts right at 7 on the weekend and they were both perfect in terms of texture and sweetness. The a?a? bowl with peanut butter, banana, and strawberry was great as well.

A fun and creative menu with freshly dipped donuts served quickly and cheerfully. The only reason I gave it four instead of five stars is because I don?t love cake style donuts, which is a personal preference rather than an objective evaluation of the donuts here. What they do, they do well. We had a glazed, a chocolate topped and a couple cinnamon powered.

GOOD DONUTS!! Caramel and choc glaze only Donut batter is light fluffy COOK Perfectly NOT DRIPPING IN OIL ++ GLAZES TASTE CLEAN AND NATURAL +++ Coffee was good too +++

Donuts? Yes please!! Well worth the trip every time!! If you don?t try a porky pony, you will regret it.

Sandy Pony has the greatest donuts in the world. Not sure if Misty Mint or Porky Pony are the best but they both intrigue my children on a daily basis. I mean who doesn?t love bacon?! Even better?! The new location in Dewey stays open late?.after drinks!!!! Best wishes, Katharine Chaney

I was only there once, and got a coffee (Rise Up Roasters brand) and an acai bowl. The coffee was really good. I had it with almond milk, and the acai bowl was flavourful, refreshing, and filling. The gentleman who took my order was very attentive and personable. The young lady who made my bowl pleasant. I didn't get any, but they bake an amazing variety of donuts! I highly recommend it!

Sandy Pony is the best! The donuts are consistently made to perfection. Surfer Dude is always a crowd pleaser, but you can?t go wrong with any flavor! So excited about the new location in Dewey Beach!

It is really hard to be vegan at the beach. Imagine my delight when the staff at Sandy Pony Donuts said it was no problem to do an iced coffee with almond milk! They added the milk to it and got the ratio just right. [Unlike a national chain that hands you a full cup that has tons of ice with hot coffee poured over it and no room for milk, even though you asked twice.] Sure, there's only a picnic table in the parking lot if you want to sit. But if you are doing your morning stroll, window-shopping, this is

Made to order fresh donuts. Amazing!

The fresh hot donuts are delicious!!!!!!Great selection options for the entire family. I love bacon so I got the porky pig and it was delicious. My girls love the fruity pebbles donuts.

Just tried the new one Dewey Beach location. All the kids and adults loved it. This will be a great addition to the town this summer. Looking forward to taking all our house guests for donuts.

Highly recommend! The donuts were a huge hit for the kids. The acai bowls were what the adults were looking for. We actually went twice for breakfast as a group of eight.

There is no better donut on this planet. The best decision you could make is getting an extra dozen to eat throughout the week! The a?a? is a must have as well, perfect for any time of day or meal!

We absolutely LOVE sandy pony donuts. The donuts are fresh and warm with many options to choose from. The staff are so friendly and welcoming.

Omg! By far the best donuts ever. The customer service is over the top. My nut job wife doesn?t like chocolate so they make sure her ?Aw Shucks? is separated from my ?Mud Pie?

Delicious donuts and great service. Really happy I decided to try this place! I?ll come back when I?m in the area.

BEST donuts!! This is my family?s favorite place to get donuts, hands down. Great customer service and staff too!! We love Sandy Pony!!

Best donuts you?ll ever have!!! Make sure you order double, the first dozen won?t make it back to the house!!! Blue Moon and the Sea Foam were amazing!!

The best donuts at the beach! So excited they now have a location In Dewey! Try the Porky Pony, my absolute favorite.

A lot greasier than those from dunkin donut. Too much sugar for the cinnamon donut. The sugar way over power the cinnamon.

Sandy Pony working its way up the coast! Love the new location in Dewey! Best donuts at the beach by far. Big Fan!

What?s better than a Sandy Pony donut? Being able to get Sandy Pony donuts after a night out at the Starboard ???? If you haven?t tried these donuts before then you need to go right now!

Easy walk up window service. Quick & friendly staff.

Best donuts out there?..now available in my favorite town to party! Amazing flavors and perfect for late night snack or morning cure

Best donuts ever!! Smoothies and a?a? bowls are also so good! Definitely worth a visit if you?re in the area!

Great establishment awesome donuts !!! Ben and brea the owners were great can?t wait to come back for more !!! Definitely check them out when your around !!!!

Best donuts I?ve had in this area, definitely check them out, they were hot and fresh!

Came here to get donuts. Their donuts are delicious and I impulsively got an acai bowl as well, which was a fantastic idea, because it was very tasty.

My favorite donut shop! The new shop in Dewey will not disappoint! Addicted to the Blue Moon and Dirty Bananas.

Best donuts at the beach! A go-to spot every time we are looking to tame our sweet tooth!

Awesome new location! Thank you for the excellent service and of course the very tasty donuts! We?ll be back!

Crunchy sweet and delicious very light texture

Super friendly, fast and amazing doughnuts. ?? thanks for being a veteran supporter! ??????

Best donuts on the east coast. Love a great local business.

Hands down the best donuts in the area! Sandy Pony never disappoints!

Best Donuts in DELAWARE! Owners and staff are amazing!!

Best cake donut I?ve ever had

Great doughnuts great smoothies. Really good service. Pretty Sah

Best donuts around, family owned and operated, love these guys

Hands down best donuts around! Great service as well.

The nicest people and amazing homemade donuts and smoothies!!! Would definitely come back

Outstanding donuts (try the Seafoam or the Porky Pony)

Great donuts!!!! This is a very welcome addition to Dewey Beach!!

Donuts are always hot and delicious!!

Kids went crazy for these donuts!!!

What a great addition to dewey

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