Daddy Donuts

If you're after a donut shop in Beverly Hills, New South Wales, Daddy Donuts is the kind of place where the counter is as much a draw as the cabinet. It bakes fresh donuts, brownies, cookies and cakes, and offers custom cake orders as well. Locals talk about pistachio and the knafeh donut in particular. Heated up, apparently, the cheese stretches, which is a hit with people who've never seen anything like it anywhere else. Caramilk, banana biscoff and Bueno turn up in the mix too, and people say the donuts aren't overly sweet. Cookie tarts and cookies are popular as well, though we've heard the fillings can be a little uneven from one to the next.

It isn't only a donut counter. You can dine in, take away or have your order delivered, and there's a hot food side to the menu: pizza wraps, mini pizzas, zaatar, kibbeh, chicken skewers and wings, plus coffee and milkshakes. People who've tried the savoury food rate the kibbeh and skewers highly, though one local wasn't won over by the pasta. Custom cake orders and catering are on offer, and there are vegan options and gift boxes for celebrations. Local opinion is that the prices are fair for what you get, though one person found the pricing slightly above average for the cakes.

The shop is described as clean and cosy, with a limited seating area, so it suits a small group rather than a crowd. The staff come in for friendly mentions, and one visitor singled out Sagar for making the visit that bit better. There's an accessible entrance, and free street parking in the back streets if the front is full. Opening hours extend late on some nights, so check the hours before you head in.

We've heard complaints about freshness on occasion, including a cheesecake slice that tasted a day or two old and a batch of knafeh donuts that disappointed, and one customer found an online order harder to sort out than a walk-in visit would have been. Most people leave happy with the donuts, so picking up in person is the safest bet.