The Fat Donkey

The Fat Donkey, ice cream and desserts on Florida's coast

The Fat Donkey is a laid-back ice cream shop that serves customers through a walk-up window. Its offering focuses on scooped or soft-serve ice cream with a wide variety of toppings, along with a selection of distinctive desserts that complete the menu.

The company presents itself as a beachside destination and, according to its own communications, holds the top spot on review platforms such as Yelp and TripAdvisor. The brand uses the hashtag #DOITFORTHEDONK in its communications.

Four locations in Florida

The Fat Donkey operates from four locations, all in the state of Florida. The company spreads its operations across Cocoa Beach, Indian Harbour Beach, Sarasota, and Cocoa Village, allowing it to serve both the coastal area of Brevard County and the city of Sarasota.

Ice cream and desserts

The core of the offering is ice cream served by the scoop or as soft-serve, with the option to add numerous toppings. This base is complemented by a selection of varied and original desserts. The company also sells its own merchandise under the name Donkey Merchandise.

Locations and shops

Cocoa Beach location: 247 Minutemen Cswy. Cocoa Beach, FL

Indian Harbour Beach location: 1098 East Eau Gallie Blvd. Indian Harbour Beach, FL

Sarasota location: 1461 Main St. Sarasota, FL · Phone: (941) 260-9531

Cocoa Village location: 4 Harrison st Suite 105, Cocoa, FL