By Kyle Coppola
Dip-A-Dee Donuts is a Leesburg Tradition with Sweet Roots
Dip-A-Dee Donuts, located at 1376 W N Blvd in Leesburg, has become more than just a stop for a morning pick-me-up. For many years, this family-run shop has been greeting customers with the warm aroma of freshly made donuts and the promise of a treat that feels as personal as it does indulgent.
(Dip-A-Dee Donuts located in Leesburg. Photo Credit – Amy Rednour.)
At the heart is a commitment to freshness. Each donut is handmade daily, creating a light, flavorful bite that has earned Dip-A-Dee its loyal following. Favorites like the glazed donut, apple fritters and bear claws rarely stay on the racks for long, their melt-in-your-mouth quality distinguishing them from mass-produced alternatives found at larger chains. Beyond the classics, the shop’s menu offers surprising gems, such as a variety of breakfast sandwiches. The croissants are always soft and flavorful as well.
(The donuts of Dip-A-Dee Donuts are always made fresh. Photo Credit – Lisa Elder.)
From the cheerful counter to the familiar faces that often greet regulars by name, Dip-A-Dee Donuts is like a blast from the past. Growing up in the northeast, there is a local chain of donut/coffee shops called Honey Dew Donuts founded in Mansfield, Massachusetts. This place reminds me very much of that, which is a great thing because unlike Dunkin, Honey Dew Donuts stayed local and the quality is still there. For those in a hurry, the convenient drive-thru keeps mornings moving, while indoor seating welcomes anyone who prefers to slow down and enjoy less fast paced meal.
(Not only are the donuts good but so are the sandwiches. Photo Credit – Valerie Otero.)
The donut case is always a treat. Walking in, you can find all sorts of donuts with all kinds of flavors. You can also get a variety box as a dozen or half dozen. When I tell you they are fresh, when you bite into them they are so soft and always packed full of taste and flavors.
(Always something to choose from. Donut holes are very popular with the kids and there are many different flavors like chocolate, frosted, blueberry and more. Photo Credit – Samantha Elizabeth.)
Dip-A-Dee Donuts has never needed flashy marketing or elaborate gimmicks to capture hearts. Its recipe for success is simple: a family-run business serving high-quality donuts with a personal touch. In fact they don’t have a website and don’t do much social media either. Sometimes the old school ways are best and that is certainly the case with this place. The best word of mouth is by those telling others and in this case, we are telling you that Dip-A-Dee-Donuts is a place you should certainly make a stop for.
Kyle Coppola was born in Newton, Massachusetts and received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communications from Curry College in 2016. After traveling to Florida on a family vacation, he decided he could not get enough of the warm weather and made the move from snowy Massachusetts to central Florida 8 years ago.
For the last decade Kyle has gained valuable experience in social media content creation, marketing and sales, writing, video production, sports announcing and even broadcasting for local radio stations, such as FM 102.9 in The Villages and FM 91.5 in Massachusetts. Every year he volunteers at The Villages Charter High School as a play-by-play sports announcer for the football games as well as a public address announcer for the basketball games, including the annual Battle at The Villages Tournament.
Outside the office Kyle is a husband and father to two beautiful girls along with their cat. In his spare time he likes to spend time with his family, travel, play golf and swim. He is also a huge sports junkie and even bigger motorsports fan and loves to attend racing events when he can.
