The Art of Donut
3428 N Saint Marys St, San Antonio, TX
Crema's Take
“Nestled in San Antonio, this spot masterfully balances a serious coffee program with genuinely creative donuts that go beyond the typical sugar bomb—think blackberry lime and seasonal surprises that make even donut skeptics converts. It's the kind of place where you can grab a perfectly pulled espresso drink for a quick caffeine fix or settle in with family over a pastry, with an impressively deep menu that rewards a little pre-visit research. The warm, family-friendly vibe makes it feel less like a trendy cafe and more like a beloved neighborhood discovery where both the coffee and donuts actually live up to the hype.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
The Art of Donut is such a lovely little shop and easily one of the most fun sweet treats in the city. I stopped by for Valentine’s Day because my kids absolutely love their donuts and it felt like the perfect excuse to make it a special outing. The display alone is worth the visit. Every donut has a creative name and personality, and they’re almost too cute to eat. I picked up a beautiful love donut that was literally the size of my face, a strawberry sour cream donut that was rich and perfectly balanced, and a fruity pebbles donut that was playful and nostalgic in the best way. Each one tasted as good as it looked, which isn’t always the case with decorative donuts, but here they absolutely deliver. I also ordered a Nutella latte with oat milk, and it was honestly one of the best coffees I’ve had in a while. Smooth, flavorful, and indulgent without being overly sweet. The shop itself has such a cute and polished vibe with neon signs, high bar tables, and a fun, modern feel that makes you want to linger. What really stood out beyond the donuts was the atmosphere and the people. Everyone working there was warm, attentive, and genuinely kind, which made the experience even better. This place feels special without trying too hard. If you love creative donuts and great coffee, The Art of Donut is absolutely worth the visit.
Easy 5 stars. We really liked the wide variety of donuts, and the coffee was great. There’s so much on the menu that I’d recommend viewing it online before you go.
Normally I don't like donuts cos too sweet but this morning I tried blackberry limes favored oh my Gosh so great. I'm pretty sure if it warm up the donut will be so great 🤗
When they first opened they were so nice and have such a bad attitude now. I recently ordered the birthday donut to be delivered and I made a simple request and it was wrong. My instructions were simple. “Only 3 bday cake flavor donuts The A in Happy and the RT in Birthday can they be the birthday cake flavor. The rest cinnamon sugar please. Thanks.” It was overpriced, but since he likes the sugar donuts there, I made the purchase. It was the only request I made. I bought the simplest donuts too. It was suppose to spell out ART. Not ATH. Thanks for ruining the birthday surprise. 😒 Also, I did reach out by email prior to this post. No response though.
Coffee Shop No. 513 The Art of the Donut San Antonio, TX June 10, 2025 An unexpected place to be served a truly delicious cortado! After spending the afternoon with some awesome kiddos and their mom, we decided to wrap things up with donuts. From my research, I expected to find fun, unique donut flavors—and those did not disappoint. But the real surprise? A perfectly crafted cortado. Enjoying life one cortado at a time!
Crema Reviews
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