WOODBURY, MN (WNN) – You know what they say. The best time to eat a donut is now! And you have a great excuse. Friday is National Donut Day!
If – or when – you indulge in your favorite doughy delight, remember the sweet reason for the day. The Salvation Army started the tradition in 1938 to honor the women who served donuts (or doughnuts) to soldiers in World War I. It was a way for the Salvation Army to raise money to help the needy during the Great Depression.
If you’re in need of a donut or a dozen, we have some options for you. Several places have promotions for the big day. Check their websites for details. Also, you can always find donuts at convenience stores like Holiday, Kwik Trip, and Speedway as well as grocery stores like Aldi’s, Cub Foods, Jerry’s Foods, Kowlaski’s, and Lunds and Byerlys, and Whole Foods in Woodbury.
Duck Donuts: Under new ownership, this donut shop still offers warm, made-to-order cake donuts, with various coatings, toppings, and drizzles. It’s the first Minnesota location for this national franchise. You can even watch your donut being made from start to finish.
- Address: 7455 Currell Blvd, Suite 107, Woodbury
Dunkin’: A good stop for coffee, espresso, breakfast sandwiches, and, of course, donuts. Dunkin’ offers over 50 varieties of donuts and a wide selection of beverages.
- Address: 6671 Valley Creek Rd, Suite 101, Woodbury
Dorothy Ann Bakery & Cafe: A family-owned bakery that has been serving the Twin Cities area for over 70 years. While known for cakes and desserts, they offer a wide variety of donuts and pastries, including cake donuts, raised donuts, Long Johns, and specialty items like apple fritters and Paczki.
- Address: 710 Commerce Dr. Suite 100, Woodbury
Keys Cafe & Bakery: Keys Cafe & Bakery is known for its homemade baked goods, including a variety of pastries and often classic donuts, made from scratch with traditional recipes.
- Address: 1750 Weir Dr., Woodbury
Inver Grove Heights
YoYo Donuts – Inver Grove: A family-owned and independent donut shop, YoYo Donuts takes pride in crafting unique, fresh, and often nut-free donut options daily. The shop also offers coffee and ice cream, making it a great spot for a sweet treat.
- Address: 9092 Buchanan Trail, Inver Grove Heights
Maplewood
Mochinut Maplewood: Specializing in mochi donuts, which are known for their unique chewy texture, Mochinut offers a delightful twist on the traditional donut. Several flavors are featured daily.
- Address: 2515 White Bear Ave Suite A6, Maplewood
St. Paul
Maplewood Bakery: This old-world bakery in St. Paul (very close to Maplewood) is cherished for its nostalgic atmosphere and high-quality, made-from-scratch baked goods, including dense and flavorful donuts and “cronuts.” They’ve been a local favorite for decades, offering traditional recipes passed down through generations.
- Address: 1351 Frost Ave, Saint Paul
Remember, donuts are calorie-free on Friday so share this hole-some snack with friends, family, and colleagues!
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