Mochinut St.Johns — Restaurant in Fruit Cove

We attempted to go to this location yesterday on Sunday and it was packed (maybe 15 to 20 people all in line) with wait times up to 45 minutes per a customer who walked out obviously dissatisfied. We decided to go the next day and it was completely empty so that being said, I recommend going on a school day (week day) over a weekend day.

The inside is fine but it’s nothing to write home about. There’s machines that aren’t hooked up and they don’t have it decorated but that’ll change over the course of a week or two, fingers crossed. The menu boards are easy to read but the place is devoid of much personality on the inside and when we went, they told us they didn’t have the Korean corn dogs (not sure what they actually call them here) and I’m definitely not the type of person to be a Kevin with someone who is being as nice as the lady up front. What comes off as odd to me is why they wouldn’t have everything set up and ready to go by opening day. I mean you have to expect that it’s going to be busy and that people are going to be looking for a full menu and a nice atmosphere.

I don’t want to completely bash the place but there’s clear standards that should be expected that weren’t completely met and that stems further than just the atmosphere and the supply. We tried the Oreo milk tea, cherry berry, and peach mango drinks as well as their Churro, coffee, and Strawberry mochi donuts and they were pretty standard. I liked the coffee mochi donut but everything else was pretty lackluster… minus the strawberry — the strawberry I wholeheartedly do not recommend. I like sweet flavors but the taste is almost chemically.

I’m rambling but I wanted to lay out how I actually feel because some of the reviews seem a bit fabricated.

Expect good service and a warm smile but give the place a few weeks to get up and running. If it’s not great in two weeks, take your wallet elsewhere because the price doesn’t match the quality for...

I really wanted to like this place , but good god it is genuinely AWFUL.

I went my first time a few months back, and it didn't taste very good. The corn dogs were for some reason cold, the donuts were dry but chewy at the same time, and the boba was so disgustingly sweet it hurt my teeth. I however , gave them the benefit of the doubt because when I went in they were short staffed and SLAMMED.

I went to try it again since it's the most local boba shop to me without having to drive 30 minutes away, and it is just as bad , if not worse than the first time I had it.

First off, you're paying easily $8 for an incredibly small size of boba, that tastes god awful. It's not fresh, they pre batch their teas and pre mix in the milks as well. It was so sweet I had to throw it out because it was starting to make my stomach churn. I spent $16 my most recent trip for a boba and a (1) singular donut.

I got the smoores donut that was also genuinely terrible tasting. 1 bite and I swear I almost went into diabetic shock. I threw that away as well after one bite.

It's such a shame because it's such a cute shop, the girl at the front was super helpful and very sweet, so the service is great. The food?? I highly suggest you make a drive to a different place because it's...

Delicious Donuts, But a Little Pricey!

We recently checked out Mochinut St Johns and were really impressed with the quality of the donuts. Everything we tried was delicious! They have a smaller selection, maybe around eight different donuts, and the flavors seem to rotate, which is kind of fun.

However, the pricing was a bit confusing. It wasn't clear that there were special discounts for buying certain quantities until after I'd already paid. It turns out the best deal is to buy three donuts for $10. Otherwise, you're looking at $4 per donut, which adds up quickly!

I'd definitely recommend Nathanea, the staff be more upfront about the pricing and deals. It would have saved me a few bucks!

The atmosphere is pretty basic – a few tables to sit at while you wait. The decor is cute, but nothing fancy.

Overall, we loved the donuts and will definitely be back. But next time, I'll be sure to take advantage of the 3 for $10 deal!

Rating: 4 stars (would be higher if the pricing was clearer) don’t look on the website for prices you can’t find them.

Pro Tip: Ask about the deals before you order! The 3 for $10 is...