National Donut Day!

Today is National Donut Day!

Each year, on the first Friday in June, we celebrate National Donut Day (or Doughnut Day, depending on the source). The tradition began in Chicago, IL, in 1938, as a fundraiser for The Salvation Army during the Great Depression. The day also honors the “Lassies” or “Doughnut Dollies” who traveled to France in 1917 to serve donuts to soldiers in World War I. These female volunteers traveled with The Salvation Army to provide freshly made donuts and coffee to the soldiers who were in need of a hot breakfast and a warm smile.

The next time you need a sweet treat to fuel you through a day of house hunting, or if you have an open house coming up, stop into one of these local donut shops to grab a dozen to share!

Hole Doughnuts – 168 Haywood Rd., Asheville, NC 28806

national donut dayA donut in its purest form. These made-to-order donuts are exquisite in their elegant simplicity. Three classic flavors are offered daily with an additional unique flavor-of-the week that allows for experimentation like a salt and pepper maple glaze.

Wake N Bake Donuts – 1401 N. Lake Park Blvd. # 46, Carolina Beach, NC 28428

national donut dayWhile the names of these donuts may be silly, the flavors are seriously delicious! We’re big fans of the Carolina sand, chocolate couch potato, and PB get bizzy. Stop into the Carolina Beach location, or the recently opened downtown Wilmington shop, which stays open until 2:30 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights!

Carpe Donut – 715 Allied Ln., Charlottesville, VA 22902

national donut day

Seize the donut! These fluffy bits of heaven are lovingly made with completely organic ingredients, with a unique natural sweetness that comes from local apple cider. Pop by the shop, or be on the lookout for Gypsy, the traveling donut wagon that can regularly be found at events throughout Charlottesville.

Carol Lee Donuts – 1414 N Main St., Blacksburg, VA 24060

national donut day

This family owned and operated donut shop is a beloved icon of Blacksburg, VA. Thousands of donuts are made and devoured daily! Choose from cake donuts or yeast-raised donuts in classic flavors…in Virginia Tech colors, of course. Bring cash and come early, as this pint-sized shop sells out nearly every day.

Sugar Shack Donuts & Coffee – 801 William St., Fredericksburg, VA 22401

national donut day

Hand-rolled and hand-cut donuts are made in small batches throughout the day at this adorable donut shack. Fresh, locally sourced ingredients are a cornerstone of this small chain that began in Richmond, VA. You have to try the “Tastes Like a Samoa”— a combination of a Girl Scout cookie and a donut? Yes, please!

We shared this story with you in our Spring/Summer 2017 Issue of NEST Magazine. To view the full issue, click here

Spread the love

Written by
Posted in Asheville, Charlottesville, Fredericksburg, NEST Magazine, New River Valley, Raleigh-Durham, Richmond, Shenandoah Valley, Spring/Summer 2017, Wilmington
Tags: , , , , , ,
Comments closed

Comments are closed.

Join our Newsletter

×