The Donut Shoppe
Known for: Hand-cut old-fashioned glazed donuts, 'twirls' (cinnamon-roll style) and 'uglies' (apple fritters); cash-only, opens 5 a.m. and sells out
1535 University Blvd N
Jacksonville, FL 32211
Monday: 5:00 AM – 1:00 PM; Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 1:00 PM; Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 1:00 PM; Thursday: 5:00 AM – 1:00 PM; Friday: 5:00 AM – 1:00 PM; Saturday: 5:00 AM – 1:00 PM; Sunday: 5:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Operating in Jacksonville's Arlington neighborhood since 1962. Current owner Marcus Reeves started working there at 15 under his stepfather Jimmy Zurcher, returned in 2015 and bought the business in 2019.
Open since 1962
Owner Marcus Reeves (since 2019); previous owners David Unkelbach and Jimmy Zurcher (shop site; First Coast News confirms Reeves as owner)
Last checked 9/25/2026

