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The Purple Donkey, Flagler Beach

The Purple Donkey

111 3rd Street South, Flagler Beach

Avg. Rating

5.00 out of 5
Service
4.55 out of 5
Atmosphere
Rating: 93% - 10 Reviews

Food

4.65
4.65 out of 5

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The Purple Donkey Details

  • Cuisines: Soda Shop, Dirty Soda
  • Address:

    111 3rd Street South, Flagler Beach, FL 32136

  • Hours:

    Sun-Thu: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Fri-Sat: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

  • Price Range: $$
  • Payment: Accepts credit cards
  • Alcohol Served: Soft drinks only
  • Pet friendly

Overview of The Purple Donkey

The Purple Donkey in Flagler Beach offers a unique soda experience where customers create their own drinks by choosing a base soda and mixing in flavors. Popular choices include root beer floats and Dr. Pepper with coconut and lime. The shop also serves chocolate chip espresso ice cream and a variety of shakes. Staff members are consistently described as attentive and friendly, adding to the fun and lively atmosphere. Families with children find it especially enjoyable, with kids appreciating the interactive soda crafting. While some find the drinks sweeter than expected and scoop sizes modest, the combination of creative flavors, ocean views, and welcoming service creates a casual, refreshing stop near the beach. Parking can be tight even during slow times, but the vibrant vibe compensates for the minor inconvenience.

Overview generated from customer feedback.

Reviews of The Purple Donkey

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  1. Review by Yesenia, Palm Coast 5/16/2026
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    At first I thought it was the wrong establishment because outside it still says the old establishment name and they still use the old establishment cups, etc. I loved their espresso chocolate chip scooped ice cream. They allow free tasting which made it easier to decide what flavor I wanted. The staff members were very attentive. The only thing is the parking, the establishment was empty, we were the only customers and their parking was full, we had to park behind the employee's vehicle. They have a variety of shakes (chocolate based and also vanilla based) a variety of dirty sodas as they call them, they were out of cheesecake (which I love), out of Waffle cones (which I love), and out of hot fudge but the guy suggested other things to us. The scoops were on the smaller scale because of the sugar cones but not bad as the 2 scoop was $6.

    Highlight of visit: I loved their expresso chip scooped Ice Cream. I also tried one of their shakes that had expresso in it and celtic salt with chocolate chips and I think chocolate flakes. That was very good too, The two employees were very attentive, explained things as it was our first time being there.

        Yesenia recommends The Purple Donkey
        
  1. Review by Dara, Palm Coast 4/21/2026
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    Their new location is better and the kids my find it a lot of fun creating their own sodas. Closer to the beach now.

        Dara recommends The Purple Donkey
        
  1. Review by Tisha, Palm Coast 4/1/2026
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    We got dirty sodas from here while watching the rocket launch and they were amazing. I can't remember what they were called but I had a Dr. Pepper based one with coconut and lime, and my daughter had a Pepsi with berries and vanilla. Both very unique drinks, something different, and refreshing too.

        Tisha recommends The Purple Donkey
        
  1. Review by Kim, Palm Coast 5/6/2025
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    Fun place with friendly staff and some delicious drinks. They have some interesting flavor combinations and are very refreshing for at the beach.

        Kim recommends The Purple Donkey
        
  1. Review by Anna, Palm Coast 3/17/2025
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    My daughters loved their drinks, me not so much. Just not my thing! But if you like crazy soda concoctions then the Purple Donkey is your place. Service was enthusiastic and atmosphere fun.

        Anna recommends The Purple Donkey
        
  1. Review by Lauren, Palm Coast 3/17/2025
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    Great place to grab a soda and enjoy the beautiful view of the ocean! The Purple Donkey is one of a kind, and I love the color purple. I loved talking with the owners. They were so friendly. Yummy sodas. Great prices! I will definitely be back and highly recommend.

    Highlight of visit: The Sparkles kid drink was yummy and pretty!

        Lauren recommends The Purple Donkey
        
  1. Review by Karen Echols, Nokomis Florida 2/3/2025
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    This place is so fun! Staff is friendly. Very clean. The drinks are amazing. I got the Root Burro Float and it tasted just like a root beer float. So yummy. The view can’t be beat overlooking the ocean. We will definitely be back.

    Highlight of visit: The Root Burro Float

        Karen Echols recommends The Purple Donkey
        
  1. Review by Joey, Palm Coast 2/1/2025
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    Interesting concept and a new thing on me, but apparently the kids were familiar with it and they really enjoyed their drinks. I don't do soda but the kids were impressed. Service with a smile and a fun vibe. As a single dad it's always good to have places to take the kids for a treat other than ice cream.

        Joey recommends The Purple Donkey
        
  1. Review by James, Palm Coast 1/26/2025
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    I've seen these soda stores run by the Mormans in Nevada but never tried them. The concept is basically soda infused with different syrups and flavors. You can choose one from the menu or create your own. Mine tasted much better than I thought, but it was too sweet for me. Plenty of kids in there and they seemed to be enjoying it. Nice and clean inside, and the staff were friendly.

        James recommends The Purple Donkey
        
  1. Review by Jess, Palm Coast 1/26/2025
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    This is a very bright, clean and happy type of place serving a flavored pop type experience where you select your soda and then your flavorings. Ours were tasty and it was s a fun experience. This will be a big hit with beachgoers when the weather improves.

        Jess recommends The Purple Donkey