“ Such a cute little place located on the corner of N. Blvd and Busch. Walking in, I noticed how cute the place looks. There aren't places to sit, it's more of a grab and go place. There was a good selection of treats, even on a Friday when inventory is usually lower. The chocolate glazed donut was superb. To go along with our donuts, there was also the option for coffee, both cold brew or drip coffee. It was a perfect morning pick me up and way to start the day. And of course, buying here is a fantastic way to support a local business instead of a chain! Will be back! ”

“ Best cronuts, cinnamon rolls, and apple fritters in Florida, maybe the world? Call ahead or show up early because they sell out. ”

“ Saturday 9/14/2024 I first tried this spot back in 2022 and really enjoyed the donuts. I remember I had several different baked items from them but my main favorites were the fried Oreo, cronut, and fruity pebbles but I also liked the cinnamon roll & apple fritter. This time I got the fruity pebbles, fried Oreo, and the cinnamon roll. - the fruity pebbles donut was alright but it was definitely better last time. - The fried Oreo was decent at first but after warming it up it became really good. - The cinnamon roll was decent and became even better when I warmed it up. Although, I wasn't able to get all of my favorites, I can still say that this spot is still quite good and is definitely the best donuts I've had in all of Florida. ”

“ I had never been here until last week. Cute old school vibe. I went in right at opening and the lady working there was very nice and knowledgeable about the donuts. She made good recommendations. I got a dozen and they were very affordable! And very delicious! I would 100% come back for more! ”

“ The donut shop is cute and simply decorated. The cashier ( maybe shop owner) was ready to take my order as soon as I walked in. I ordered six classic and six fancy donuts. The guava filled donut was my favorite. The Cronut and apple fritter were not overly sweet but they both had a "cold grease" after taste. Overall these donuts are worth a try if you are nearby. ”

“ I have an odd but very positive review that I felt I must share. And I hope very much, it is seen by the man that made my day 1000% better.  (I posted this on Google as well.) I say this review is odd because technically, I was not a customer and positive because I experienced what a wonderful place Nicola's was despite having never heard of it before and having never stepped foot inside. My story is a little long-winded but truly made my day, so I think it's worth sharing.  My situation started out as frustrating as a day could be. I was heading to Alabama from St. Petersburg, Florida, after my Aunt's memorial. Of course, with all of the distractions a memorial brings with emotions and relatives one hasn't seen in a decade, I forgot to stop at a restroom before getting on the road. (A mistake I almost never make.) We planned to stop at the first rest area to change, so it seemed like no big deal.  Naturally, this is the part where it felt like everyone in Tampa was suddenly on the road with us. Traffic was barely moving, and the need for the restroom grew with every mile that crept by.  When I could wait no longer, we stopped at a gas station at a very dingy exit. Where, of course, it was "out of order." He directed me to the liquor store next door where they "didn't have one" and then to the Coffee Shop that wasn't open.... I was not loving the lack of personability, but forged on. We drove in the other direction to find anywhere at all to stop. We expected maybe one fast food place or pharmacy, but no, nothing. We passed a high school and still... nothing! FINALLY, we see the word RESTAURANT in a little strip mall with a little donut shop beside it. Which was great, I needed a restroom, and my husband absolutely loves donuts, but we rarely get any. I jumped from the car to run into the shop where I encountered a very nice man, locking the door. He said he was very sorry, but they were done for the day (which was completely legitimate). He directed me to what turned out to be a non-English speaking Honduran restaurant that only lets customers use the restroom. (Which, by the end, we were, that's its own adventure!) However, for no reason other than maybe seeing the pure defeatedness/exasperated look on my face, that polite man had gone back inside and brought us two glazed donuts. I know there is no way that he knows this, and I truly hope he sees it...  That kind gesture took my day from sad and frustrating to happy and appreciative. Now, here is the actual donut review part. My husband loves donuts but has pretty high expectations for them, I personally, normally hate them. We got back on the long road home and decided to go ahead and give them a try and Oh My Gosh! they were AMAZING!! I can't stress enough how beautiful, fluffy, and not overly sweet they were! Even though we don't frequent the area, we have already made plans to make sure the timing of our next trip allows us the opportunity to visit again, while they are open and bring back these wonderful little treats! ”

“ My son wanted donuts for his birthday in his classroom. These are is favorite. We got them last year and he requested them again this year. I grabbed 4 additional donuts for birthday breakfast. I had the apple fritter and the photo doesn't do justice to how large it is. Birthday boy got the fruity pebbles and he was so excited and said it was his favorite donut ever. My younger son got the chocolate frosted and was very happy there was no sprinkles (he's on an anti sprinkle kick... I don't know, he's 6). The boys split the cinnamon bun and were upset I didn't get one for each of them, so that tells you how good it was The woman at pickup was super helpful and offered to help me carry them to my car since my hands were full. The shop itself is small but clean. Definitely stop by if you're looking for good donuts in Tampa. ”

“ Nicola's has been a staple of my teens and early childhood. I love glazed donuts and occasionally frequent the confetti version of each donut shop I visit. But the original glazed sort of these soft clouds of joy will always be on the menu 1st. when I arrive. They push the donuts early (6:00 a.m. until about 1:00 p.m. or until sold out!! Tuesday-Saturday). They have a multitude of flavors: Apple Fritter Cinnamon Roll Croissant (Cronut) Fried Oreo Fruity Pebble M&M Maple Bacon Peanut Butter Cup Rocky Road Samoa Snickers, cake donuts, etc. Personally I think the Cronut which is a combination of a croissant + the original glazed- is a must try. The cost is $3.00 for the Cronut. I would purchase a dozen for myself then a separate for your office/home...because the recipe remains the same from the beginning & the taste'll hit ya like a ton of soft bricks!! The building is small and usually the owner is working. She seems happy to see customers continue to come as they've been around for a very long time. Parking is in a plaza that they share with a barbershop and a few other businesses...it can be tight. Keep in mind they are on a busy corner off of Busch Boulevard. ”