If you’re looking for a place where donuts and playtime collide, you’ve got to check out Annie’s Hot Donuts, a super-fun donut shop in Mount Pleasant, SC, where the donuts are always hot and the playtime is always on! This family-run shop brings the heat—literally. The donuts are fresh and hot, the vibes are playful, and there’s even an upstairs playroom that your kids will never want to leave.
Here’s everything you need to know for a delicious and fun family outing!
Donuts That Make You Go “WOW!”
Annie’s is all about fun and flavor. You can choose from their wild and tasty donut menu or get creative and build your own.
At Annie’s, we tried:
Mint Chocolate Chip and Cookies & Cream Dream — both were so good and so messy (in the best way).
Apple Cider Donut — an absolute fall favorite and totally perfect with coffee.
Some Standout Donuts to Try:
- Bacon Blitz – Maple glaze, cinnamon sugar, crumbled bacon
- Confetti – Honey glaze with rainbow sprinkles
- Caramel Cake – Sweet caramel glaze and powdered sugar
- Three Dog Night – Oreo crumbs, chocolate chips, and sprinkles
- Lo Lo Lemon – Tangy lemon glaze with powdered sugar
- Teetle Turtle – Chocolate and caramel drizzle with peanuts
- The Gidgie – Vanilla glaze with coconut and chocolate sprinkles
- Plus fun names like Chocolate Colbert, Minty Murray, Monkey Boy, and more
Bonus: Gluten-free donuts are available, too.
Drinks for the Grown-Ups
While the kids go full sprinkle mode, adults can sip on:
- Lattes, cappuccinos, iced coffee
- Ghirardelli iced coffee (I had the caramel one — delicious!)
- Hot chocolate, tea, milk, juice, soda, and more
Donuts are paired with locally roasted Charleston Coffee Roasters, and it’s a really nice touch.
Play, Party, and Donut Decorating? Yes, Please!
Upstairs at Annie’s is a kid-approved paradise.
We stopped in early one morning and ended up staying for hours. My daughter absolutely loved it. There are so many toys, games, puzzles, and creative activities that she didn’t want to leave—and honestly, I didn’t blame her.
She kept asking to go back so often that we’ve decided to have her birthday party there.
Watch! See the playroom at Annie’s Hot Donuts
Here’s what’s inside the playroom:
- Soft play zone (open on Monday mornings for Mommy & Me fun, 8:30–11:30 AM)
- Video games, pretend kitchen, puzzles, basketball hoop
- Giant Connect-Four, chalkboard wall, books, reading nooks
Kids also get to decorate their own donuts and watch the donut magic happen right at the bar.
Why Families Love Annie’s
Annie’s Hot Donuts was started by a Mount Pleasant mom (named Annie, of course) who wanted a place where families could relax, laugh, and treat themselves.
The shop is colorful, cozy, and playful, and you can feel the love and creativity in every detail—from the funky donut names to the cozy nooks upstairs. It’s perfect for:
- Birthday parties
- Playdates after errands
- Donut-fueled morning adventures
Whether you’re visiting or local to the Lowcountry, Annie’s is a stop worth making with your kiddos.
Need-to-Know Details: Annie’s Hot Donuts
Donuts: Apple Cider, Bacon Blitz, Confetti, and lots more — or create your own
Drinks: Coffee, lattes, hot chocolate, tea, juice, milk, soda
Play Area: Upstairs with games, toys, kitchen, chalkboard wall, and more
Special Touches: Donut decorating, gluten-free options, birthday party space
Location:
1247 Ben Sawyer Boulevard, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Hours:
Monday–Wednesday: 7 am– 1 pm
Friday–Sunday: 7 am – 3 pm
Visit Annie’s
Next time you’re craving something sweet and fun, head to Annie’s Hot Donuts in Mount Pleasant. It’s one of those places where you walk in for a donut and end up staying for memory-making. Play, snack, sip, and smile your way through a morning or afternoon.
What donut flavor do you think your kids would go for first? And keep an eye out for more family-friendly Charleston eats and treats coming your way.
