Sandy Pony Donuts

Delicious donuts! I had two and my husband got the açaí bowl and loved it. The donuts were decently light compared to the very thick, almost cake like, ones I’ve had before. I’m very sensitive and did not get sick. They let you know the flavors that are celiac safe and most others you can do if it’s more of a sensitivity.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers outdoor seating

Very aware of celiac and cross contamination risks. Can’t due any dips or glazes but can get powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar sprinkled on top. DELICIOUS!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Yummy donuts! Toppings have risk of cross contamination.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Donuts were super fine- açaí bowls are pretty super! Ate a couple times here and didn’t get sick! A kids favorite.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Great donuts! They cross contaminate with the toppings, but I’m celiac and actually felt fine after having a glazed donut!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

This is a great place for gluten free treats! i haven’t been able to enjoy a doughnut in so long and these were amazing!!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Delicious gluten free donuts! Every employee asked if my daughter was avoiding gluten because of celiac or preference and directed her to the safe options. They advised her against choosing glazed flavors because of cross contamination. Cinnamon and powder sugar toppings were safe for celiacs. There was only a small up charge for gluten free.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Woman taking my order asked if I was celiac when I asked what flavor GF donuts they have and she recommended the cinnamon sugar and powered sugar since there is no cross contamination with those flavors. The other GF donuts get dipped in the same icing as non GF donuts. The donuts were hot and delicious!!! Will definitely be coming back!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

The best gluten feee donuts i’ve ever had. Love the cinnamon sugar donuts! Also asked if I was celiac and ensured safety.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

They offer 2 kinds of gluten free donuts, cinnamon sugar and powdered sugar. Donuts are hot and made to order.

If you're not concerned about cross contamination there are alot of other topping choices.

We got cinnamon sugar. They were kind of pasty and dry but they were warm and fresh. Probably wouldn't bother again unless I had kids with me.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Average

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good vegan options
• Offers outdoor seating

2022 update- lovely experience. The price for gf is now marked. When I asked what flavours were gluten free, the guy asked if I had celiac and about cross contamination. He told me the toppings that were 100% gf and said that if I wasn’t worried about cross contamination that I could have anything that didn’t use Oreos, pretzels, or cereal. Much better experience this time.

2019 - Giving a 4 because they were delicious. Limited toppings but they do use a separate fryer and have some toppings for GF that are in separate containers. Not giving a 5 because the price of GF is nearly double of a regular donut and as of the time of this review, it was not stated in their signage. But they were very cakey and moist.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Delicious gf donuts! My daughters loved their donuts and they also offer Rise Up coffee and other drinks. Convenient location on Coastal Highway in Bethany Beach.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for takeout

I was so excited to try their gluten free cinnamon-sugar donut but was not very impressed. First, they told me they could make any of their flavors gluten free, except that some of their ingredients contain gluten. I was so confused and they weren't terribly helpful with my questions. I ended up getting the cinnamon sugar one because I was most confident it wouldn't be cross contaminated. It was tasty, but very dry and barely warm. I don't know if I just came on a bad day but I was not impressed.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Average

As others have said, they have gluten free donuts available, cooked in a separate fryer. Two styles (cinnamon sugar and powdered sugar) are also prepared dedicated for just the gluten free donuts - no cross contamination from the toppings. The donuts themselves were delicious and made hot and fresh.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Although only two flavors of donuts can be made gluten free (cinnamon sugar and powdered sugar), I had a great experience! Staff was very knowledgeable, donuts are prepared in a seperate fryer and work space, and the food was delicious. Definitely worth the wait for celiacs!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating

The Staff did a great job at making sure that we knew about all the options. Although there was a long line, it was well worth the wait. Would absolutely go again.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Delicious fresh, hot GF donuts! My kids loved them! Have 2 options that are dedicated GF toppings for celiac (powdered & cinnamon sugar). Otherwise, you can pick GF donut and whichever topping you’d like if cross contamination doesn’t bother you (ie if eating GF is a preference for you, not intolerance). Fun idea for you to be able to pick your toppings! We ordered 1/2dozen to take home too!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Lots of GF donuts options! Kids love it and ordered 6 donuts a day!

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

They only have two variety the powdered sugar and cinnamon. Everything else is cross contaminated. If that is what you want definitely wait in line for half an hour but if not I would skip it

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

haven’t had donuts in years, best i’ve ever had

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

This place is awesome. First time ever that my son had fresh donuts! Completely made his day. They are excellent too - you wouldn’t know they are gluten free (and dairy free too, which my son is also allergic to).

The only toppings they could guarantee were GF were cinnamon and powdered sugar, as the other glazes and toppings are also used for gluten donuts, but my son tried those and did not have a reaction. But of course there is potential for cross contamination.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

The gf donuts were delicious didn’t taste at all gluten free. The Nima tester that I tested the donuts came up with a smiley face which meant it was gluten free. When asked what items were GF, was advised that the toppings were shared. Staff said the powdered and cinnamon had the best chance of on ross contamination. Staff cleaned the prep area, changed gloves and opened new containers of toppings. Both donuts were tested with the Nima sensor and got happy faces.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for kids
• Good for takeout
• Offers outdoor seating

They have a gluten free fryer for the gluten free donuts . They also change gloves and use different utensils

There are gluten free donuts but very limited toppings. I was disappointed with the limited toppings as we could only get power sugar and cinnamon. The donuts were good though

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

The GF donuts are made separately from the other donuts.

You have choices of toppings that have not been cross contaminated with other toppings. My family picked cinnamon and powdered sugar. Everything is made to order so you get to eat warm donuts that are delicious.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

So delicious, I had their plain donut several times and didn’t get sick! Last time we noticed a sign that they aren’t celiac safe but I think they are!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Be prepared to stand in a long line, at least on summer mornings. Staff told me any of the toppings could be done gluten free but I didn’t trust that so I just got the raw and it was delicious!

So great! My kiddo has spent the entire week watching his cousins eat Dunkin’ Donuts which has nothing safe for a Celiac. This place has a separate fryer and you can get powdered or sugared completely GF. Otherwise the toppings are shared. I am editing my star review because 1 dozen GF donuts cost $30 but according to all signage and menus should be $14. That is a SERIOUS upcharge for having to purchase something for a medically necessary diet. It was for my kiddo but who would pay MORE than double the price!

This is a donut shop that makes all donuts fresh to order. They now offer gluten free donuts which is very exciting! The guy I spoke with said they are prepared in a separate area, and you can get practically any donut style made gf (as long as they are ones that don’t have gluten toppings like Oreos) but the caveat is that they share glaze and toppings with the regular donuts, so those are no good for those of us with Celiac. The only two donuts that would not be contaminated are the Sandy Pony (cinnamon and sugar) and the Big Pearl (powdered sugar). I got the Sandy Pony donut and it was delicious. Came out warm, and very tasty!

EDIT - I returned the following week and had a different cashier/employee who said all glazed and dips, including the cinnamon sugar and powdered sugar, were shared between donuts. He said the only safe donut would be the plain one. Not sure if it’s a training issue or one of the people I spoke with was mistaken, but if you go, ask a lot of questions. I didn’t get sick from eating the donuts the week earlier, but wary about getting them again now. (Also, gf donuts are microwaved to be warm, not fried)