Krispy Kreme Whitfords

Krispy Kreme Whitfords is the donut shop in Hillarys that locals head to for the Original Glazed, and the donuts here come fresh from the oven. People who've been will tell you it's the sort of place where the staff remember a regular, with one team member in particular getting a mention for her friendly service and easy chat at any hour.

It's a proper dine-in spot as well as a quick stop. There's seating, including a long table in the corner that suits a laptop and a coffee, and we've heard the atmosphere is relaxed and the store clean and well air-conditioned. One local notes there's a room you can hire for a meeting, though it's best to check with the store on that. If you'd rather not get out of the car, the drive-through is quick, and takeaway, delivery and in-store pick-up are all on offer too.

Beyond the donuts, the menu stretches to barista coffee, milkshakes and bagels, so it works for breakfast or a sit-down dessert as much as a box to take home. One motorcycle rider says he doesn't bother with the donuts at all, he just stops in for a quick, good coffee. Another local sums up the visit simply: a double dozen goes in about twenty minutes once the kids get hold of it. Families find it easy, and there's a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance and toilet.

Hot donuts are a big part of the appeal, and one visitor loved watching how they're made on the line. The shop trades long hours every day of the week, but one local noted the doors can close a little before the posted time and the drive-through may stop serving early, so check the hours before a late-night run.

For Hillarys locals and anyone passing through, it's an easy, friendly stop for a donut, a coffee or a sweet treat with the family.