Sandy Pony Donuts

Amazing doughnuts! We ordered a mud pie, a Charlie Brown, and a cookies and cream. The cookies and cream was decent, but the other two were amazing! The doughnuts were slightly crisp and had a really nice bite to them. I definitely recommend making a mini trip to try these out, they’re best when fresh!

oh my, my, my… I cry for the state of our national tastebuds and what people are not only becoming accustomed to, but actually rave about…
I cannot in good conscience give these so called donuts anything but one star and would give zero if allowed. These are the Wonderbread of donuts.
IMHO, if you are going to limit your business to one item, it better be the best d*** version possible. Now I know this is Annapolis and I am not expecting the passion, creativity and perfectionistic quality of Doughnut Planet in New York, but I am not going to lower my standards to these soft, squishy, mealy, junk food versions that keep on giving with their artificial aftertaste.
To those who think these are actually great donuts, I am sorry for you…

Amazing first experience at this cute donut shop in Annapolis! Great owners who were friendly and energetic despite the ugly weather outside. Nothing beats a warm and TASTY donut anytime of the day! FANTASTIC and HIGHLY recommended! Step aside Fractured Prune and don’t even THINK about DD…

This place is downstairs from my apartment. I love this place! They kill the crappy donuts at fractured prune. These donuts are so good. My wife loves the sea foam. Speaking of which I need to go get another dozen!

Donuts are so good, you get cravings. It’s so fresh that it can be soggy at first. However, overall it’s soo good compared to any other donut place. Quick and fresh and tasty!

Amazing donuts great variety and they even have protein donuts!!! Just have to order those 24 hours in advance.

These donuts are good, but not earth shattering. On that note, I don’t understand the desire to tear down Fractured Prune as they are equally good, if not slightly better, for offering more variety. Some of my qualms with Sandy Pony Donuts are their small size for the price (about 1.85 each), the lack of difference between their donut flavors (most donuts have a foundation of cinnamon sugar with one variation), and the weak flavoring of the donuts that actually are exciting (I didn’t get any banana from the dirty banana). With that aside, the donuts are cooked well with a crisp exterior and a soft fluffy middle that will satisfy anyone craving sugary fried dough. They are best eaten fresh and warm for they lose some of their comforting magic when left out at room temp. Even if your not typically a fan of cake donuts (like me) I’d give these a try. They’re overall less dense and with the glaze melting into a warm flash-​fried ring it becomes a different experience.
*As a sidenote, I was really disappointed by their t-​shirts which for some reason say more about the Maryland flag than anything about their brand. I’d actually buy one if they featured that cute pony logo instead.

Loved the idea, hot fresh donuts made to order. The porky pony was the best one out of the 6 different ones we tried. For my wife to also agree that this was her favorite is a shocker, as she usually avoids bacon on sweets. We will definitely go again as the prices are more than reasonable when compared to other places when looking at the quality and freshness that you get.

Absolutely, without a doubt, the best donuts I have ever eaten. Not even Fractured Prune can come close to these perfect treats. Made fresh, with delicious toppings and served hot so they almost melt in your mouth. Our family’s favorite place to grab a treat. The kids love the Pony Pile, a scoop of vanilla ice creaming top of their favorite donut. Ms. Sandy, Strawberry Stallion, Merry Lee-​Mon, to many delicious options to name them all. (We keep hoping they will add an orange glaze. Pretty please!!!) The service is always fast, friendly and eager to please. The prices are surprisingly reasonable. All around a great little donut shop!

Best donuts ever. I wasn’t expecting them to be better than Fractured Prune but I was pleasantly surprised. Most definitely will make it my #1 donut spot!

What are donuts? These ARE donuts!
Crispy on the outside and cake-​tastic on the inside. Glazed with honey, rolled around in powdered sugar, and sprinkled with heavenly goodness. No ounce of self-​restraint can keep me from eating 3 whole donuts all by myself (yes, I know). My belly pudge is so sad, yet oh so happy at the same time.
Highly recommend, in order, the Sea Foam, Salted Caramel, and Banana Coconut. Oh my yums!
Next time will be bubble tea time!

Love Sandy Pony!!! Bubble tea and donuts are two of my favorite things, so this has become a regular stop for me in Annapolis. The owners are terrific and friendly, and the place is spotless. I would agree that at least for right now, the donut menu isn’t quite as varied as Fractured Prune — but this place is brand new as a brick and mortar shop (as opposed to the food truck style venue they run in the summer). Some of the variety missing from their regular menu comes forth in the «specials» they offer periodically. One of my fave FP donuts has always been the one with the apple glaze, so I was thrilled with SP had an apple glazed special just before the holidays this year. Give them time and I would bet some of the more popular specials may make it onto the regular menu.
Finally, I have to say that even though I liked the donuts the very first time I came here (actually the first weekend they were open In Annapolis), they have improved since then. I say this to address the reviews stating that they are greasy or heavy. I too found them to be a little heavy that first visit, but that has not been the case since. My only guess there would be that the fryer was perhaps not quite as hot as it should have been initially, and donuts were coming out a little heavy on the oil. I’ve found them just about perfect in the visits since. I’ll add that they taste best hot, or at least warm. If you’re planning to box these up and let them sit for a while before eating, they will not be as good. I hope this place sticks around for a long time!

I hate to be that person, and I really wanted to love these, but in my opinion, they are just okay.
It seems like they’re doing everything they can to copy Fractured Prune, but not doing it well enough. The donuts lack creativity (again, direct copies), I didn’t see the option to customize them, and the donuts were too soft and crumbly. Nothing wrong with a moist donut, but these didn’t hold together when you take a bite. They just kind of fold into themselves.
I commend them for making it work, but I urge them to do more, get creative, and develop their own identity.

I simply had to check out this donut shop. I ordered the Seafoam donut and the mud pie donut. Donuts are made to order so keep that in mind if you happen to be in a rush and plan to treat your office mates to a couple dozen Donuts. Anyway, the Donuts are $ 1.50/ea and are rather on the small size when compared to a «standard» donut (i.e. Dunkin Donuts). The Donuts were simply okay. I think the Donut Shack in Pasadena or Carlson’s in Annapolis are a better bet.
Also, the Donuts are presented in Styrofoam «To Go» boxes which I think is unfortunate. Perhaps a nice cardboard box?

I was worried when I heard about Sandy Pony. Too many places that live on one single specialty item (like cupcakes) end up super-​sizing both the size and price, neither of which I enjoy. Instead, the donuts at Sandy Pony were perfect. PERFECT. They’re just the right size to enjoy a bit of sugary vice; they don’t cost an arm and a leg; and the list of available topping/​glaze options was huge. They come out warm and pillowy, the softest, fluffiest donuts I’ve ever had.
The store is clean. There are seats so you can eat in, but the impression I got on the three visits I’ve made so far is that most of their business is in the form of boxes full of fresh donuts presumably making their way to people’s offices, parties, and whatever else. Still, they’re really friendly and nice even when you’re just getting a donut to eat there. I will absolutely keep going there!

Best flippin donuts… E-​V-​E-​R!

My first experience at this establishment was great. The staff was friendly and the donuts are second to none. Definitely worth the wait for fresh hot donuts!

So let me preface this review by saying… Donuts! And I’ll finish it by saying… Best ever!
These donuts are soooo good! Hot, fresh, made to order and perfectly cooked with a delicate crumb. These donuts are definitely the best I’ve had in EVER. Yum!
They’re so moist, almost creamy in texture. Slightly crisp on the outside, made to order and you get to choose your flavor combinations. I ordered a half dozen and tried 6 different flavors (see picture below). My first impression upon checking out at the register was «wow, these are pricey» but once I got them and took that first bite I understood why. These are quality donuts! I still think they’re a bit pricey but if I want an experience I’ll return.
I can certainly understand why they cost what they do and it’s evident by the way this business in run that they care about their customers and the product. The customer service was great and I was greeted by both owners even though one was on his lunch break. I didn’t figure out until I was waiting for my donuts to be made that they were the owners. There’s a huge picture of them by the front door that I hadn’t noticed on the way in. Long story long… Just go, you won’t be disappointed.

Five Stars for Sandy Pony Donuts! As a donut lover, I have frequented all of its local competitors and Sandy Pony definitely stands above the rest.
All donuts are made-​to-​order with multiple options to choose from. The made-​to-​order aspect is so important in this business as it ensures the donuts are hot and fresh. There is no other way to eat these donuts other than hot.
I am a big supporter of small local businesses and believe that Sandy Pony Donuts will be with us for a long time given the quality of product, prime location and enthusiasm of both its owners to succeed. I certainly will invest heavily in this business to help it succeed. :)
Highly recommend Sandy Pony Donuts and will be back very soon!

Woohoo! We finally got to try.
My husband and I went here as we saw they had a Veteran’s Day special going on (props to them for supporting active duty and vets). I had the Misty Mint and he had the Dirty Banana. They came out and were still warm! Super, super delicious. Although it can get a little bit messy!
The only complaint I have is that the donuts aren’t a little bit larger.
All of the employees were fabulous and helpful. The store was clean and comfortable. Everything was very organized. Definitely will be back!