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Thank you for a wonderful summer and extended season! We are now CLOSED. Have a fabulous Fall & Winter -Cathy & team · Yvette Chant and 183 …
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“Baking Memories by the Beach” CLOSED for the season · Photo by Cathy’s 14th St. Bakery in Ocean City, New Jersey. This weekend we will be open SUNDAY 9/14 8am- …
In the Kitchen with Cathy’s 14th Street Bakery – Ocean City Magazine
No matter what you order, a visit to Cathy’s 14th Street Bakery will get you a smile and friendly service along with your pink box of pastries.
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David Balic
Today was my first experience at Cathy’s and with a line wrapped around the corner I was hopeful that this was the place, but sadly it is rather generic and not worth an hour wait in line. I was told the powdered cream donuts are the best in the world, and while the pastry cream filling was certainly one of the best I’ve ever had, the donut itself was very dense and dry, not light and fluffy like a cream donut should be. I also got a cinnamon-sugar cake donut that fell apart as soon as I bit into it; the crusty outer layer did not hold together with the inner cake of the donut (usually a sign of frying oil not being changed regularly). As for the cheese danish I got, the cheese tasted very sour and old. It is also fairly expensive here. I understand it is the shore, but $3.50 for ONE donut seems a bit excessive when there are more affordable options within walking distance.
… moreJohn Zaprala
Cathy’s is hands down the best donuts in OCNJ. We have tried them all and certain places have their goodies and some so-so selections. At Cathy’s, everything you get there is awesome. I was not a cream donut fan before trying Cathy’s version. It is like eating a cloud covered in sugar…don’t miss it.
… moreFrancisco Alves
If people are willing to wait in a long line that must tell you something about this place. 1st the sticky buns were the best In OC they were delicious. Donuts were amazing and that big cinnamon thing was delicious… Just go you won’t be disappointed.6/2024 update – I wish I had gone here every day of my trip… Try the croissant… It’s amazing 8/2024 always worth waking up early for
… moreJohn Lara
The food was amazing! From the first bite, hands down the best donuts I’ve ever had Dunkin’ and Krispy Kreme could never compare! They were warm, freshly baked, and I’d definitely recommend them. Big, flavorful, and satisfying donuts!
… morelions1996
Cathy’s 14th St cream filled donuts are what dreams are made of. The filling is the lightest most delectable fluff, the donut itself has just the right sturdiness without being heavy and overbearing. The worst part is waiting for them, but the line moves quickly and people tend to be friendly and jovial. Once inside the adorable workers are patient and efficient. The rest of the donuts and pastries look amazing, but for me, there is only 1 real choice.
… morechristine schmitz
5-Star Review: A Side-by-Side Test of Two Ocean City Favorites
Both Dot’s Pastry Shop (3148 Asbury Ave) and Cathy’s 14th Street Bakery (407 E 14th St) are amazing local institutions. Over the years, we’ve experienced truly perfect chocolate frosted yeast doughnuts from both places—light, fluffy, freshly made, and delicious. This review is not meant to favor one business permanently over the other, but rather to document a one-day, side-by-side comparison for fun (and flavor).
On June 26, 2025, my niece and I purchased chocolate frosted yeast doughnuts from both bakeries. We did not identify ourselves or mention we were doing a comparison. We simply stood in line and ordered as regular customers.
Dot’s Pastry Shop
Frosting:
Smooth, glossy finish
Perfectly balanced sweetness (5/5)
Well-set glaze that stayed intact when cut
Very fresh and smooth, with excellent texture
Doughnut:
High-quality yeast rise with a good proof line
Clearly made fresh that morning; light, springy, and elastic
Perfectly fried with moderate grease absorption
Cathy’s 14th Street Bakery
Frosting:
Also smooth and glossy
Slightly sweeter and thicker (4/5), still very enjoyable
Visually appealing but cracked and crumbled when cut
Slight dryness in the frosting suggested it may not have been as fresh
Doughnut:
Good rise and bounce
Texture was more dense than expected; tasted heavier
Possibly over-fried or absorbed too much grease
It’s worth noting that the chocolate frosted with sprinkles we also purchased from Cathy’s had much better texture and less grease absorption—so it’s likely that our sampled doughnut came from a batch that wasn’t representative of their usual quality. We’ve had many excellent doughnuts from Cathy’s in the past, and this one instance doesn’t change our overall recommendation.
Conclusion:
Both bakeries remain 5-star favorites, and we encourage everyone to try both. That said, in our one-day, side-by-side taste test, Dot’s doughnut was the clear winner in terms of freshness, texture, and balance. We’ll continue to visit and enjoy both spots—Ocean City is lucky to have them.
(Photos attached show the doughnuts before and after cutting, including how the frosting held up.)
… moreBoth Dot’s Pastry Shop (3148 Asbury Ave) and Cathy’s 14th Street Bakery (407 E 14th St) are amazing local institutions. Over the years, we’ve experienced truly perfect chocolate frosted yeast doughnuts from both places—light, fluffy, freshly made, and delicious. This review is not meant to favor one business permanently over the other, but rather to document a one-day, side-by-side comparison for fun (and flavor).
On June 26, 2025, my niece and I purchased chocolate frosted yeast doughnuts from both bakeries. We did not identify ourselves or mention we were doing a comparison. We simply stood in line and ordered as regular customers.
Dot’s Pastry Shop
Frosting:
Smooth, glossy finish
Perfectly balanced sweetness (5/5)
Well-set glaze that stayed intact when cut
Very fresh and smooth, with excellent texture
Doughnut:
High-quality yeast rise with a good proof line
Clearly made fresh that morning; light, springy, and elastic
Perfectly fried with moderate grease absorption
Cathy’s 14th Street Bakery
Frosting:
Also smooth and glossy
Slightly sweeter and thicker (4/5), still very enjoyable
Visually appealing but cracked and crumbled when cut
Slight dryness in the frosting suggested it may not have been as fresh
Doughnut:
Good rise and bounce
Texture was more dense than expected; tasted heavier
Possibly over-fried or absorbed too much grease
It’s worth noting that the chocolate frosted with sprinkles we also purchased from Cathy’s had much better texture and less grease absorption—so it’s likely that our sampled doughnut came from a batch that wasn’t representative of their usual quality. We’ve had many excellent doughnuts from Cathy’s in the past, and this one instance doesn’t change our overall recommendation.
Conclusion:
Both bakeries remain 5-star favorites, and we encourage everyone to try both. That said, in our one-day, side-by-side taste test, Dot’s doughnut was the clear winner in terms of freshness, texture, and balance. We’ll continue to visit and enjoy both spots—Ocean City is lucky to have them.
(Photos attached show the doughnuts before and after cutting, including how the frosting held up.)
trsd2009
Line starts 30 minutes early and you are probably going to wait in the line for 30 minutes even mid line. Average line wait probably 45 minutes. Didn’t run out of products. Donuts and Danish were excellent. I enjoyed them
… moreKevin Hansbury
Cathy’s has the most amazing vanilla cream donuts! For this reason alone, I must give them 5 stars. The staff is also friendly, polite and they offer good customer service. My only constructive criticism is that the staff is VERY slow. I used to work in a similar food service industry and I know good quality service takes time; however, when the line is out the door and down the block they still only have two people working the counter (when I was there) and they really do move at a snail’s pace with no apparent hustle. The girl who helped me was very nice but it took her forever just to get a box ready to fill. Then she carried each of my 6 donuts one at a time, moving back and forth between the the donut tray over to the counter where I was waiting. It was pretty bizarre to watch, especially with such long lines. I appreciate the gentle care but she could’ve carried the box over to the donut case and loaded them one at a time right there without the need to keep slowly walking back and forth. The staff could benefit from some training in efficiency and working smarter, not harder. My only other criticism is that, as a year-round OC resident, I wish they were open more. Last year they were finished for the season on Labor Day. They could also have longer hours. But this is meant as positive feedback because I just want more and more of their delicious products! I do love Cathy’s cream donuts – they have dethroned Dot’s as my favorite in OC (and beyond). Finally, I have a suggestion: it would be helpful if they could take orders over the phone for quicker pickup. I am handicapped with a prosthetic leg and it can be very difficult standing in long lines, though I do appreciate their ramp, it is a very ♿️ access-friendly business.
… more「john huie」
Probably the best creme filled donut I’ve ever had.
The consistency of all their donuts is amazing. They are like soft pillows. Like, that dream were you end up eating a cloud but you’re really eating your pillow? it’s like that. Only it’s really a donut. And it is a utterly and amazingly delicious. Their glazed, jelly, apple cider, and Boston creams are also amazing. We will definitely be coming by here again for the donuts!
In fact, as we were leaving, we had to buy more creme donuts to go. It was everyone’s favorite!
… moreThe consistency of all their donuts is amazing. They are like soft pillows. Like, that dream were you end up eating a cloud but you’re really eating your pillow? it’s like that. Only it’s really a donut. And it is a utterly and amazingly delicious. Their glazed, jelly, apple cider, and Boston creams are also amazing. We will definitely be coming by here again for the donuts!
In fact, as we were leaving, we had to buy more creme donuts to go. It was everyone’s favorite!
Lauren Zai
The waiting experience was great. They had fans that mist. It definitely made the hot wait much better. The donuts are great size and have a lot of different flavors.
… more