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Is there anything more crave-worthy than a hot and fresh doughnut?
These doughnut shops span the region and represent everything from creative cronuts to classic yeast rings.
They are listed in no particular order.
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They began taking over her morning shifts in September 2019 and havent looked back.
We eventually became a staple breakfast place here, and we love the small-town feel, Choi says.
Pro tip: Arrive early, or risk missing out on the popular kinds.
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Chois top choice is the melt-in-your-mouth creme brulee.
Another bestseller is the banana pudding donut thats filled with fresh fruit and cream.
Sandy Pony offers 24 different glaze and topping pairings for their light and fluffy vanilla cake delicacies.
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DeWeese points to a couple of secrets behind the success of Gibsons.
One is that their recipe calls for 50% more yeast than average.
On the Saturday before Christmas in 2023, they sold a whopping 1,700 dozen.
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(Halpern went on to play for the National Hockey Leagues Washington Capitals.)
Their favorite post-practice snack became the sweet inspiration for a winning business when they opened Astro in 2013.
Hometown spirit is a big point of pride.
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They are crunchy on the outside yet plush on the inside and have just the right amount of chew.
Vanilla Glazed, Toasted Almond Sesame Cinnamon, and Cinnamon Sugar are offered year-round.
A fourth optionoften with seasonal ingredients like honeysucklechanges weekly.
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Dont be discouraged if you see a line going out the door.
The wait will be easily forgiven when you land a steaming hot, just-pulled-from-the-fryer pastry in hand.
Called Noodle Hole, the new spot will sell doughnuts by day and hand-pulled noodles by night.
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We really do prioritize community above all else, he says.
Distinctive spins have included cafe con leche and coconut-macaroon versions.
His familys business, Mrs. Murphys Donuts, has attained legendary status in Massachusetts.
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Kate heads a large team of bakers to crank out 40 flavors per day.
With so many delicious options to choose from, Charles favorite makes an impression.
Its the Unicorn, which gets a hot-honey dip fresh out of the glazer, he says.
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The shop has been a coastal Mississippi standby since 1960 when Robert Mohler opened a Spudnut franchise.
Along the way, his business shed its chain affiliation and became the one and only TatoNut.
But the similarities between his offerings and the famous chains original glazed are few and far between.
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Each measures around 1.5 inches tall, forming a striking profile thats worthy of the brands name.
Drake first served the pastries as the dessert at a ticketed dinner in Birmingham.
Shortly after that, he brought the runaway hit to pop-up and a well-attended weekly farmers market.
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His flagship store opened in 2017.
Since then, eight others across Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee have followed.
Look for seasonal specials like a vanilla-glazed kind thats split in half to sandwich cream and fresh strawberries.
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They called it the 100 Layer Donut and sold it at cafes and pop-ups.
An artisanal doughnut shop with Instagram-worthy products was the answer.
Since then, six others have been added in Music City and Atlanta.
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The 100 Layer Donut takes roughly three days to make and is a hearty breakfast in and of itself.
Most flavors weigh close to eight times as much as the average glazed variety.
If you want to taste a few, the bakery makes mini versions as well.
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I opened it with just my savings and wasnt able to hire employees for six months, he recalls.
With Sublime, he strives to bring unexpected flavors to this familiar dessert.
But at JRs Donut Castle, that uncomplicated bliss intensifies.
Its a castle that sells doughnutswho wouldnt want to stop by?
asks second-generation owner Aaron Parsons.
In 1977, Parsons father, JR, decided to purchase the doughnut shop where he worked.
Open daily until 10 p.m., JRs is a welcome sight for anyone who has a sweet tooth.
3318 Emerson Ave, Parkersburg, WV 26104; 304-428-9097;jrsdonutcastle.com
