Wong Li Ji
For over 80 years, National Donut Day has provided the country with delectable delights into every bite of a freshly fried donut. Whether you’re into specialty flavors such as strawberry or maple, the sweet delicacy of chocolate cake or simply into the classic yeast, there’s a donut for every person out there.
The Metroplex itself is no stranger to donuts as there are literally dozens of donut places to choose from. While chains such as Dunkin’ offer free classic donuts along with the purchase of a drink, other places such as Krispy Kreme are giving them away for free for National Donut Day on Friday, June 7.
While these sweet staples are not to miss, there are several donut places specific to this area, and we don’t want you to miss out on them. Check out our roundup on some of the most unique donut shops DFW has to offer.
Peace, Love and Little Donuts
601 East Southlake Blvd. Suite 100, Southlake | 817.329.3082 | PeaceLoveAndLittleDonuts.com
First stop is at Peace, Love and Little Donuts in Southlake, a groovy ol’ place born out of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This lovable little bakery sports some small donuts the size of tennis balls, but just because they’re lesser in size doesn’t mean they’re any lesser in taste. You can try a dozen of the plain, glazed or sugar-coated donuts, or try one of the specialty flavors such as Maple Bacon, Coffee & Cream, Salted Pretzel, Strawberry Cheesecake or Birthday Cake. You won’t want to miss this sweet Southlake staple.
Shipley Do-Nuts
604 East Northwest Hwy., Grapevine | 817.527.5444 | ShipleyDonuts.com
There are several Shipley Do-Nuts all over the Metroplex, from Fort Worth and Watauga to North Richland Hills and Bedford. The closest one, however, is in Grapevine, and it has all the assorted glazed, cake and yeast donuts that come with it. Their filled donuts, in particular, have several sweet flavors that fill its center, including Bavarian cream, apple, cherry, chocolate and so many others. Come in on Friday and get a free glazed donut with any purchase.
Hypnotic Donuts
Hypnotic Donuts
9007 Garland Road, Dallas | 214.668.6999 | HypnoticDonuts.com
These donuts are mesmerizing in more ways than one. Recognized as one of the best of Dallas from several publications including "The Dallas Observer", "D Magazine" and "The Dallas Morning News", Hypnotic Donuts not only makes some spectacular yeast donuts but also some of the crispest biscuits around town. You can try the Evil Elvis made of peanut butter, bacon, bananas and honey or sample the Peace’ statio, a pistachio-covered cake donut coated in a brown butter glaze. Be sure to try their giant-sized chicken biscuits, cooked to order and marinated 24 hours.
Jarams Donuts
Jarams Donuts
17459 Preston Road, Dallas | 972.248.7474 | Jarams.com
Specializing in both regular and artisan-style donuts, Jarams is a unique North Dallas eatery that can make any kind of donut, from the average joe to the croissant-donut all the way to even the funnel cake donut. Try any of their specialty flavors such as cookie butter, autumn spice, nutella, all the way to cream cheese and strawberry. Whatever you're in the mood for, there’s a good chance Jarams got you covered, most likely in their powdered sugar and glazes.
Dough Boy Donuts
Dough Boy Donuts
4910 Camp Bowie, Fort Worth | 682.841.7797 | DoughBoyDonutsDFW.com
Planting itself firmly in the Fort Worth scene since 2014, Dough Boy Donuts has flavors that change month-to-month, and June is pipping hot. Their Maple Bacon donut has a Sriracha twist that’s sure to put a kick in your mouth, while the Mexican hot chocolate glaze is topped with dried chili to put a meaty twist to your donut. Also be sure to take a look at their cereal-centered donuts, which are topped with Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Cookie Crunch and even Fruity Pebbles.
Funkytown Donuts and Drafts
132 East 4th St., Fort Worth | 817.862.7337 | FunkytownDonuts.com
What could possibly make National Donut Day any better than it already is? Well, how about a cold one with the boys? Funkytown Donuts and Drafts differentiates itself not only with its sweet delicate flavors such as Banan-O-Rama and Caramel and M&M but also with its seasonal rotating taps from the Hop Fusion, Martin House, Panther Island and Legal Draft breweries. If you’re in need of a donut and drink on the go, you can always get one of their special branded cups so you can frolic down Fort Worth in style.