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  • From old-fashioned glazed to gourmet eats,

  • here are each state's favorite doughnuts.

  • The Heavenly Donut Co. in Birmingham

  • has a large variety of doughnuts,

  • but one of the favorites is the Reese's doughnut.

  • People wait in long lines for hot, fresh doughnuts

  • from Jason's Donuts in Fairbanks.

  • BoSa Donuts is a locally owned chain

  • with over 20 locations in Arizona.

  • With over 50 doughnut options,

  • customers have a hard time getting just one.

  • There's always a line at Mark's Do-Nut Shop

  • in North Little Rock.

  • Its doughnuts are sweet, but not too sweet.

  • Popular flavors are the cinnamon twist and coconut.

  • Primo's Donuts makes amazing glazed doughnuts

  • but is known for its buttermilk bar.

  • It's glazed while hot and served fresh.

  • You've gotta stop by Amy's Donuts in Colorado Springs

  • for its sweet and savory doughnuts.

  • It specializes in fun doughnuts,

  • such as the Cookie Monster and Elvis.

  • Neil's Donuts is a no-frills bakery

  • that makes melt-in-your-mouth doughnuts.

  • One of its showstoppers is its giant cinnamon rolls.

  • Duck Donuts is known for its customizable

  • and made-to-order doughnuts.

  • You can build your own doughnut

  • by choosing the icing, topping, and drizzle.

  • Its Newark location is popular

  • among University of Delaware students.

  • The Salty Donut makes mouthwatering

  • and delicious artisan doughnuts.

  • The most famous flavors are the croughnut

  • and the white chocolate tres leches.

  • Sublime Doughnuts prides itself

  • on using fresh ingredients

  • and fun, whimsical recipes.

  • It has a secret-menu chicken and waffles doughnut,

  • and its most popular doughnut is

  • the fresh strawberries and cream.

  • Kamehameha Bakery specializes in

  • poi-glazed doughnuts and malasadas.

  • Malasadas are Portuguese doughnuts

  • that have become a Hawaiian staple.

  • The purple color comes from poi,

  • which is made from the underground stem of the taro.

  • Guru Donuts is a local favorite in Boise.

  • It has constantly changing selections of flavors,

  • like Peanut Butter Jelly Time and Girl Scout.

  • The fan favorite at Firecakes Donuts

  • is the doughnut ice cream sandwich,

  • but the must-have is the birthday cake doughnut.

  • Two large yeast doughnuts are glazed and stacked,

  • then loaded with rainbow sprinkles.

  • It has limited availability,

  • so preordering is recommended.

  • Long's Bakery is an Indianapolis institution.

  • Its best seller is the perfectly glazed yeast doughnut.

  • Mahalo's Coffee makes mini doughnuts

  • that are delicious and fun to eat.

  • The most popular doughnut is the Cinnamon Lava:

  • mini doughnuts are glazed with vanilla and caramel

  • and dusted with cinnamon sugar.

  • Hana's Donuts has the best assortment

  • of doughnuts in Kansas City.

  • You can't go wrong with the Boston cream

  • and the Oreo doughnuts.

  • People love Nord's Bakery and its doughnuts in Louisville.

  • The maple bacon doughnut is so popular

  • it often sells out fast.

  • While not necessarily a doughnut,

  • locals and tourists love beignets in Louisiana.

  • And the most famous place to get them

  • is at Café du Monde in the French Quarter.

  • In fact, it's the only food on the menu.

  • The Holy Donut adds a special ingredient to its doughnuts:

  • Maine potatoes.

  • The riced potatoes add a rich texture

  • you can't find anywhere else.

  • The crowd-pleasers are the chocolate sea salt

  • and the vegan pomegranate.

  • Krumpe's Do-Nuts hits the late-night sweets craving,

  • especially since its shop hours

  • are from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

  • But the doughnuts are always made fresh,

  • and they're light and fluffy when you get them hot.

  • Union Square Donuts is a trendy spot

  • for locals and tourists in Somerville.

  • Doughnut flavors change regularly,

  • so you'll never get bored.

  • In the fall, the best seller is

  • the pumpkin spice latte glazed.

  • Paczki is a traditional Polish jelly-filled doughnut

  • popular in Michigan due to the large Polish population.

  • And one of the best places to get one

  • is New Palace Bakery.

  • Bogart's Doughnut Co. is known

  • for its brioche doughnuts and soft serve.

  • Get the Nutella-filled doughnut for a chocolate overload.

  • Tatonut Donut Shop in Ocean Springs

  • uses potato flour to make

  • its doughnuts lighter and fluffier.

  • The standout is the Persian,

  • which is like a cinnamon roll, but in doughnut form.

  • The first Lamar's Donut opened

  • in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1960.

  • Since then, it's expanded to 25 stores in five states.

  • With more than 70 rotating flavors plus doughnut holes,

  • it's impossible to pick just one doughnut to try.

  • Granny's Gourmet Donuts is an old-school doughnut shop,

  • but people drive from all over to get its sweet treats.

  • Just remember to bring cash and a hearty appetite.

  • If you're looking for fresh

  • and delicious doughnuts in Omaha,

  • look no further than Olsen Bake Shop.

  • The maple-glazed, cream-filled doughnut

  • and glazed croissants are classics.

  • Pinkbox Doughnuts offers fun and creative doughnuts

  • like the Pooh Doughnut.

  • Don't worry, it's chocolate cake

  • topped with chocolate mousse and chocolate frosting.

  • It also has a pink version.

  • Donut Love in North Hampton

  • is a family-owned doughnut shop

  • that makes its potato-based doughnuts by hand.

  • If you've got a sweet tooth,

  • you'll love Broad Street Dough Co.

  • Its doughnuts are hand dipped and made to order.

  • But the crowd-pleaser is the Cookie Monster,

  • a blue doughnut dipped in vanilla

  • and topped with crushed Oreo, cookie dough,

  • chocolate, and vanilla drizzle.

  • Rebel Donut is a woman-owned doughnut shop

  • with two locations in Albuquerque.

  • All of its doughnuts are hand cut,

  • hand dipped, and hand decorated.

  • Its most popular doughnut is the Blue Sky Doughnut,

  • which was specially created for

  • an actor from "Breaking Bad,"

  • which was filmed in Albuquerque.

  • Alimama makes the best mochi doughnuts in New York City.

  • The texture is wonderfully chewy and irresistible.

  • The most popular flavors are the brûlée mochi doughnut

  • and cereal mochi doughnut.

  • While Krispy Kreme was founded in North Carolina,

  • we chose Hole Doughnuts for its

  • perfectly imperfect doughnuts.

  • They're made from the freshest ingredients,

  • which results in the best doughnut ever.

  • Sandy's Donuts makes over 75 kinds of doughnuts each day,

  • but its most popular is the classic glazed,

  • while the most unique ones are the Unicorn

  • and the Death by Chocolate Doughnut.

  • Holtman's has some of the best doughnuts in Cincinnati.

  • It makes hundreds of doughnuts a day from scratch.

  • Polar Donuts offers friendly service

  • and first-class doughnuts.

  • Its customers love

  • its cereal-covered doughnuts and fritters.

  • Blue Star Donuts uses a special homemade

  • French brioche recipe to make its gourmet doughnuts.

  • Its doughnuts, glazes, and fillings

  • are made fresh throughout the day,

  • making it a must-visit in Oregon.

  • Beiler's Bakery in Philadelphia makes

  • 60 different types of doughnuts

  • and up to 6,000 doughnuts a day.

  • Another fan favorite is the Beiler's sticky buns.

  • You can find the best artisan doughnuts

  • in Providence at PVDonuts.

  • It offers extravagant and colorful brioche doughnuts

  • as well as classics like crullers,

  • and the most popular doughnut is the Dunkaroos doughnut.

  • Glazed Gourmet Doughnuts in Charleston

  • offers unique and fun flavors

  • like banana pudding and Funfetti,

  • which go perfectly with a cup of coffee.

  • Its most popular doughnut is the Purple Goat,

  • which has a homemade berry jam goat cheese filling

  • with a lavender-infused glaze.

  • Jerry's Cakes and Donuts is a local family-owned bakery

  • that serves mouthwatering sour cream

  • cake doughnuts and fritters.

  • Gibson's Donuts is open 24/7,

  • so regulars can get doughnuts

  • for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

  • Round Rock Donuts is world-known

  • for its yellow-colored glazed doughnuts.

  • But the accolades have to go to its giant doughnut,

  • which is the size of 12 regular doughnuts.

  • It's true when they say everything's bigger in Texas.

  • Fresh Donuts & Deli is a mom-and-pop shop

  • that has perfected its classics.

  • The glazed yeast doughnut is wonderfully light and fluffy,

  • and other must-haves are

  • the apple fritter and maple bar.

  • Cider and cider doughnuts are staples

  • at Cold Hollow Cider Mill.

  • But the specialty is the Dreamee,

  • a maple creemee between a cider doughnut.

  • Sugar Shack Donuts & Coffee

  • has a bunch of yeast and cake varieties

  • that can fulfill your sweet-tooth cravings.

  • Don't miss out on Top Pot Doughnuts in Seattle.

  • It has classic, fancy, and seasonal doughnuts

  • that all doughnut lovers can appreciate.

  • At Peace, Love and Little Donuts,

  • the doughnuts are made to order and customizable

  • with your choice of icing and toppings.

  • Adults and kids alike love

  • the fun atmosphere and novelty doughnuts.

  • Greenbush Bakery makes some

  • out-of-this-world old-fashioneds.

  • The showstopper is the giant apple fritters.

  • They're about the size of a dinner plate

  • and weigh about a pound.

  • Cowboy Donuts offers a variety

  • of classic doughnuts and pastries.

  • The doughnuts with sprinkles are the best.

  • While they aren't technically states,

  • here are the best doughnuts

  • in Washington, DC, and Puerto Rico.

  • A favorite at Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken

  • is the crème brûlée doughnut,

  • which is blow-torched to give it its crackling top.

  • Kudough's Donuts & Coffee Bar

  • makes one-of-a-kind, creative doughnuts in San Juan.

  • What food do you think we should cover next?

  • Let us know in the comments.

From old-fashioned glazed to gourmet eats,

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