Top 5: Donut Shops in the United States

Donuts. Need I say more? The magical yeasty treats have risen all across America — who doesn’t love a good donut? In recent years, artisanal donut shops are popping up all around the country and are becoming a full-blown trend; say goodbye to Dunkin’ Donuts.

Donuts are now topped and stuffed with everything and anything you can imagine from fried chicken to bacon, Nutella, Cap’n Crunch and even tomatoes, mozzarella and basil — the caprese donut is better than it sounds.

Next time you’re in the mood for a tasty treat, stop by some of the country’s best places to indulge.

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Union Square Donuts, Boston, Mass.

In a town dominated by Dunkin Donuts, the city has no shortage of donut offerings, but Union Square Donuts rises above the rest. Located in Somerville, the shop has become a true favorite since opening in 2013. Heather Schmidt, pastry chef, creatives innovative flavors like brown-butter hazelnut crunch, sea-salted bourbon caramel or berry pistachio. The fluffy, flaky donuts are created out of handmade dough. Schmidt also serves vegan donuts.

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Federal Donuts, Philadelphia, Pa.

No trip to Philadelphia is complete without stopping by Federal Donuts. The double-fried chicken and light cake donuts come in two varieties, rolled in mixtures such as cinnamon brown sugar and glazed with various toppings like chocolate mint.

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Blue Star Donuts, Portland, Ore.

With two locations throughout Portland, one in Los Angeles and one in Japan, Blue Star Donuts are all the rave. The crème Brulee donuts are cooked to perfection in their burnt-sugar crunch with a pipe of Cointreau syrup jammed in the top. The brioche-based dough is an excellent counter to the traditional cake donuts.

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The Fractured Prune, Parkville, Md.

Fractured Prune encourages individuality and believes donuts should be just as unique as the person enjoying one. Choose from 19 glazes and a dozen toppings to make your donut the way you want it. There’s no wrong way; if you’re feeling a peach glazed donut with sea salt, then go right ahead! There are locations in Maryland, Arizona, North Carolina, Nevada, Colorado, Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey.

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Broad Street Dough Co., Oakhurst, N.J.

From classic glazed to S’mores lover’s dream, Broad Street Dough Co.’s menu is filled with every donut imaginable. The menu also includes vegan/gluten-free Vlugen donuts. If you’re feeling a bit hungry and you have a sweet tooth, order one of the triple layer donuts like the rainbow donut or cotton candy donut. Go old school with a glazed or powdered donut or try one topped with cereal — it counts as breakfast right?