June 6, 2025 is National Donut Day. Here’s another look at our 2024 story about the iconic Thomas Donut and Snack Shop in PCB. At the end of the story is information about some local donut deals for National Donut Day.
PANAMA CITY BEACH — If you ask Michael Thomas what makes his donut and snack shop stand out, he says “the loyalty of our customers.”
Thomas is the general manager of Thomas Donut and Snack Shop in Panama City Beach, which has been serving up treats since April 1971. The shop is known for its classic glazed donuts but serves a lot more.
“We have fourth-generation customers and young kids come here as a destination to hang out,” Thomas said. “Coming here is a tradition and experience rather than just locals coming to get breakfast.”
Along with the classic glazed donuts, Thomas also has a wide variety of cake donuts and cinnamon twists. New specialty donuts are made each day with different flavors.
“We have 40 different varieties of donuts that we make every day,” Thomas said. “We have really good hamburgers, sandwiches and fresh Gulf shrimp.”
And the shop expands its offerings each year.
“Every year, we try to add different food,” Thomas said. “Last year, we started making pizza for our customers to widen our menu. We don’t plan too far ahead, but we try to get something new on our menu each year.”
Thomas Donut and Snack Shop is located at 19208 Front Beach Road.
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Parlor Doughnuts
On June 6, customers can get a special carnival layered doughnut for $1 with purchase of a regularly price item (in shop only) or take $5 off the price of a dozen doughnuts (in shop or online.)
Parlor is at 10260 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach. https://www.parlordoughnuts.com/
Dunkin’
Customers can get a free classic donut with any beverage purchase at participating Dunkin’ locations nationwide on June 6. Check here for locations.
Krispy Kreme
The chain is giving away one free donut to all customers, no purchase necessary, on June 6. You can get a dozen Original Glazed Doughnuts for $2 when you buy any other dozen at the regular price. Click here for locations.
Mike Snider/USA TODAY and Jim Ross contributed
This article originally appeared on The News Herald: National Donut Day is June 6, 2025. Who is celebrating in Panama City/Panama City Beach?
Reporting by DeonTay Smith, Panama City News Herald / The News Herald
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