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- Apple Cider Fritter from Blue Star Donuts in Portland, OR.
- Why: They are made from leftover holes throughout the day so it pulls apart like magic.
- Nutella Doughnut from Hurts Donuts in Springfield, MO
- Why: Nutella filled. End of story.
- Cafe au Lait from Dough in Brooklyn, NY
- Why: Made with roasted coffee beans and topped with pecan brown sugar.
- Evil Elvis from Hypnotic Donuts in Dallas, TX
- Why: Peanut butter, bacon, bananas, and a honey drizzle.
- Chocolate Old Fashioned from Stan’s in Los Angeles, CA (original) and Chicago, IL
- Why: Zesty orange with semisweet chocolate.
- Bacon Maple Apple from Dynamo Donut & Coffee in San Francisco, CA
- Why: All of the ingredients are incorporated into the dough preparation.
- Salted Caramel & Reduced Balsamic Vinegar from Sublime Doughnuts in Atlanta, GA
- Why: Sweet and tangy. And as their tagline says “Eat one that’s worth it.”
- Malasada from Leonard’s Bakery in Honolulu, HI
- Why: Crispy on the outside and soft in the inside.
- Personal side note: Get one filled with guava and topped with li hing. I dream about the day I get to have another one of these little guys again.
- Oreo from Mojo Donuts in Hollywood, FL
- Why: Homemade cookies and cream filling.
- Traditional cake from A Baker’s Wife in Minneapolis, MN
- Why: No-frills perfection with the right amount of crunchy.
- Hulk Hogan Fudgie Wudgie from The Cinnamon Snail Food Truck in New York, NY
- Why: Vegan and gluten-free options (if you’re into that sort of thing).
- Driftwood from Cops & Doughnuts in Clare, MI
- Why: Coconut cream topped with chocolate ganache and toasted coconut. Owned 100% by police officers!
- Fresh Strawberry from The Donut Man in Glendora, CA
- Why: Fresh, in-season produce handpicked that morning with homemade glaze.
- Personal side note: strawberry season is early summer, peach in late summer.
- Purple Goat from Glazed in Charleston, SC
- Why: Berry goat cheese filling topped with lavender icing.
- Brown Butter Hazelnut Crunch from Union Square Donuts in Somerville, MA
- Why: Crispy crunchy hazelnut crumble.
- Personal side note: You can also get these donuts at the SOWA market in Boston’s South End late spring to early fall, but go early because they will sell out.
- Maple Bacon Bar from Varsity Donuts in Manhattan, KS
- Why: Maple icing, crispy bacon then coming right back for more icing.
- Glazed from Amish Baking Company in Manchester, TN
- Why: Available at Bonnaroo!
- Apple Fritter from Randy’s Donuts in Los Angeles, CA
- Why: Perfect balance of soft and crunchy… and you can get one through the drive-thru.
- Personal side note: “Hole in the Sky”
- Anything from Round Rock Donuts in Round Rock, TX
- Why: Everything is bigger in Texas.
- Coconut Glazed from The Downyflake in Nantucket, MA
- Why: In the breakfast battle of donut vs toast for your breakfast side, donut always wins.
- Cinnamon Caramel from Rise’n Roll Bakery in Fort Wayne, IN
- Why: Caramel icing perfectly coated with cinnamon sugar.
- Blueberry Crumble from Art City Donuts in Utah Valley, UT
- Why: Mini donuts traveling around in a food truck.
- Frosted Angel Cream from Paula’s Donuts in Buffalo, NY
- Why: They boast a secret ingredient that can’t be found in chain shops and they can be ordered in the size of a cake.
- Doughnut of the month from Krumpe’s Do-nuts in Hagerstown, MD
- Why: Seasonal surprises including caramel apple and s’mores.
- Maple Bar from The Original House of Donuts in Lakewood, WA
- Why: Local and handmade since the 1950s.
- Honey Doughnuts and Fried Chicken from Federal Donuts in Philadelphia, PA
- Why: Fried chicken with a side choice of naked, seasoned, or glazed.
- Spa from Little Bigs in Portland, ME
- Why: House-made nut and berry granola, greek yogurt, drizzled with honey.
- Chestnut Glazed from Doughnut Vault in Chicago, IL
- Why: Nutty notes to counterbalance this sweet classic icing.
- Personal side note: FAVORITE. MUST HAVE.
- Heavenly Hash from Gourdough’s in Austin, TX
- Why: Marshmallow, chocolate fudge icing topped with fudge candy.
- Daddy Dearest from Glam Doll Donuts in Minneapolis, MN
- Why: BEER cake donut topped with bacon and a buttery crumble.
- Ice Cream Sandwich from Peter Pan Donuts in Brooklyn, NY
- Why: You can finally get away with having ice cream for breakfast.
- Chipotle Caramel from Pink Box Doughnuts in Las Vegas, NV
- Why: Sugar and spice and everything nice in Sin City.
- Hot fresh glazed from Krispy Kreme in AMERICA
- Why: Did you not see that “Fresh Donuts Now” sign?? Hello nostalgia.
i love your personal side notes!!! i want to try #15 Brown Butter Hazelnut Crunch
Just went to Kane’s Donuts (again) in financial district Boston, MA and got the red velvet and plain chocolate glazed. Both are amazing!