Fresh mini donuts.Tampa Bay's sweetest tradition.
Hot, made-to-order mini donuts. Now serving at Tropicana Field with the Tampa Bay Rays.
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Made to order.
Fresh batter drops straight from the hopper into the fryer.
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Hot off the line in under two minutes.
Rolled in cinnamon sugar and served fresh.
01 / 03
Made to order.
Fresh batter drops straight from the hopper into the fryer.
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Flipped once. Fried golden.
Crispy on the outside, soft and warm on the inside.
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Hot off the line in under two minutes.
Rolled in cinnamon sugar and served fresh.
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Flipped once. Fried golden.
Crispy on the outside, soft and warm on the inside.
Who we are
Papa Pete's Mini Donuts brings fresh, made-to-order mini donuts to Tampa Bay, starting at Tropicana Field.
Fried hot on-site, rolled in cinnamon sugar, and served in minutes. The smell alone draws a crowd.
A Minnesota stadium favorite
Since 2017, Papa Pete's has been a fan favorite at Target Field, Xcel Energy Center, Target Center, and CHS Field.
Now in Tampa Bay
We're the Tampa Bay home of Papa Pete's, locally owned by Heims Concessions LLC. We partnered with the Tampa Bay Rays midway through the 2026 season.
Made right in front of you
Every batch is fried fresh on-site, in full view of the line. The smell does the marketing.
Our product
Made fresh. Every time.
Warm mini donuts, fried to order and tossed in cinnamon sugar. Served by the bag, the bucket, or the souvenir helmet.
The Bag
A fresh single serving, perfect for one.
The Bucket
A shareable pile of donuts for the whole crew.
The Helmet
Mini donuts piled into a souvenir Rays helmet. The game-day favorite.
Where we serve
Now serving at Tropicana Field.
Find the pink Papa Pete's stand in the 3rd Base Food Hall at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, home of the Tampa Bay Rays. Fans line up the moment they smell them, and we run fast, clean, high-volume lines built for a packed concourse.
Listed in the official Tampa Bay Rays Concessions Guide as Papa Pete's Donuts, 3B Food Hall. See our listing
Built to bring the same fresh-donut experience to arenas, ballparks, fairs, and events across Tampa Bay and beyond.
For venues
Bring Papa Pete's to your venue.
Looking for a high-volume, crowd-pleasing concession with a turnkey operating model? Papa Pete's mini donuts are a proven draw: fast lines, low footprint, and a smell that sells.
- Proven
- Serving Rays fans at Tropicana Field since midway through the 2026 season, backed by a brand that's been a Minnesota stadium favorite since 2017.
- Professional
- Fully licensed and insured, with a clean, branded stand.
- Efficient
- Compact footprint, fast service, high throughput.
- Turnkey
- We bring the equipment, the crew, the setup, and the quality.
- Flexible
- Partnership structures that work for your building.
Start the conversation.
Your message goes straight to Chris Heim, Owner. We'll get back to you within a couple of days.
Or email us directly: chris@papapetestampa.com
We only use your info to reply to your inquiry. No mailing lists.
FAQ
Good questions.
Where can I get Papa Pete's mini donuts in Tampa Bay?
At Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg during Tampa Bay Rays home games. Look for the pink Papa Pete's stand in the Third Base Food Hall.
Can I get mini donuts in a Rays helmet?
Yes. At Tropicana Field you can get Papa Pete's mini donuts piled into a souvenir Rays helmet, or go with a bag or a bucket. All three are fried fresh and rolled in cinnamon sugar.
Is Papa Pete's Mini Donuts Tampa Bay locally owned?
Yes. Papa Pete's Mini Donuts in Tampa Bay is independently owned and operated by Heims Concessions LLC, a local Tampa Bay business.
What's the difference between a bag and a bucket?
A bag is a fresh single serving, perfect for one. A bucket is a shareable pile of mini donuts for the whole crew. Both are made to order and rolled in cinnamon sugar.
Can Papa Pete's come to my venue or event?
We're looking to partner with arenas, ballparks, fairs, and events across Tampa Bay. Send us a note through the form on this page or email chris@papapetestampa.com.
Where can I follow Papa Pete's Tampa Bay?
Follow @papapetestampa on Instagram and TikTok, and find us on Facebook. All three are linked at the bottom of this page.