Logo for Sonny's House of Donuts with bold black text outlined in yellow reading 'Sonny's House of Donuts' on a yellow background
Logo for Sonny's House of Donuts with bold black text outlined in yellow reading 'Sonny's House of Donuts' on a yellow background

Juniors Doughnuts and Dogs first opened in the summer of 2002, created as a way to give our three young children summer jobs—and maybe teach them a little about hard work along the way. What started as a small family venture quickly became something much more special.

For 15 summers, Juniors baked and served over 85,000 doughnuts each season from our little bayside shop in beautiful Margate City, New Jersey. Every doughnut was made fresh daily—from Memorial Day through Labor Day—in our kitchen overlooking the stunning Margate Bayfront.

In 2015, we sold Juniors as our kids grew up and moved on to make their own dough (pun intended). While life took them in different directions, Margate—the beach, the sunsets, and the memories—has always been home.

So, in February of this year, we found the perfect spot—a former residence with great character and an even better location—and decided it was time to make our comeback.

Over the past 10 years, though, we felt something was missing: “The Best Donuts at The Shore like you had when you were a kid”.

Please stop by and reminisce about your first Juniors Donut. We would love to share the memories!

  • Blue two-story house with a front porch decorated with flower boxes and a sign that says "NOW OPEN," offering donuts. The house features white window shutters and a sign above the porch that reads "Sonny's House of Donuts."

  • Cinnamon rolls with icing on a wire rack, cooling after baking in a kitchen.

  • Exterior of Sonny’s House of Donuts in Margate, New Jersey with a sign featuring a cartoon boy holding a donut and a box of donuts, surrounded by flower pots with red and yellow flowers, and two black and white striped benches in front.

  • Three children and one adult behind the counter at a café or bakery. The children are wearing blue and black jackets, and the adult is in a blue uniform. There are baked goods and cookies displayed on the counter, with signs advertising cookies. The background shows a checkered wall pattern, a doorway, and kitchen equipment.