If there’s a better way to start your day than with a bakery box full of doughnuts, we don’t know what it is. For doughnut lovers, National Doughnut Day is the perfect occasion to indulge in your favorite sweet treat.
This year, National Doughnut Day falls on November 5. It’s a day dedicated to celebrating doughnuts, so why not visit a local bakery and try something new? Whether you enjoy classic doughnuts or ones topped with bacon or fruit-flavored jams, there’s no shortage of delicious options.
Here are some local spots to check out on National Doughnut Day:
The Donut Factory (7 Howland Road, Fairhaven)
Innovative doughnuts are always on the menu here. Along with traditional favorites, The Donut Factory offers exciting creations like strawberry shortcake, peanut butter and jelly, and cannoli doughnuts.
Town Donut (864 State Road, Dartmouth)
For a taste of the classics, Town Donut is the place to go. Their selection includes yeast-raised and old-fashioned doughnuts, with options like filled (jelly, lemon, Boston cream, or apple), frosted (chocolate, vanilla, maple, or strawberry), and glazed (honey dip, chocolate, or plain).
Head Town Landing Country Store (488 Old County Road, Westport)
Start your day at this charming country store, where you can enjoy a wide variety of doughnuts to suit any taste.
Rory’s Donuts
From apple pie and lemon-filled to classic jelly, glazed, and old-fashioned cake doughnuts, Rory’s Donuts offers something for everyone.
GrandMa’s Donuts & Coffee (1972 Acushnet Ave, New Bedford)
For a nostalgic treat, head over to GrandMa’s Donuts & Coffee. Their menu features honey-dipped, glazed, frosted, and sprinkled doughnuts, along with unique toppings like cheesecake, Reese’s, and bacon.
Mey Breakfast (16 Main St., Fairhaven)
If you’re craving light and fluffy doughnuts, Mey Breakfast offers a variety of options including glazed, frosted, and dipped doughnuts.
USA Homemade Donuts (78 Hathaway Road, New Bedford)
USA Homemade Donuts is baking up a storm with fancy-shaped treats like long johns, bowties, and sugar-raised doughnuts, along with jelly and cream-filled options.
Saffron Cafe & Pastry (110 Middle St., Fairhaven)
New to the doughnut scene, Saffron Cafe & Pastry offers a variety of flavors including cinnamon sugar, vanilla, chocolate, Boston cream, raspberry jelly, and chocolate-filled doughnuts.
The Baker – New Bedford (562 Pleasant St., New Bedford)
If you’re looking for something special, The Baker features a new cruller every Friday and signature doughnuts on the weekends. Their brioche doughnuts are filled with tempting flavors like tiramisu, peach cobbler, or blueberry cheesecake.
No matter which shop you choose, National Doughnut Day is the perfect time to support local bakeries and satisfy your sweet tooth.
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