Here’s a sweet way to spend Friday, June 4 – eat lots of donuts! Celebrate National Donut Day with one of these Charlotte-area bakeries. We can guarantee NONE will disappoint.
Charlotte
Fat Cat Burgers + Bakeshop
2410 Park Road (old Fran’s Filling Station spot)
Hit the donut window at Fran Scibelli’s new concept, where you’ll find burgers, donuts, burgers on donuts and more. Do not miss this newcomer to the QC from one of our favorite long time CLT chefs.
Burney’s
1200 N. Davidson St.
Stock up on glazed, chocolate top or specialty donuts at this sweet shop. You’ll also find them in Waxhaw at 116 E. South Main Street, Suite C.
Pepperbox Doughnuts
101 W. Worthington Ave. Suite 150
This vegan-friendly spot in South End is known for fun creations like Strawberry Pop-Tart donuts (stuffed with strawberry jam), doughnut holes and fruity fritters. You can even grab a half-gallon of cold brew or nitro vanilla oat milk latte to-go!
BW Sweets Bakery
5821 East W.T. Harris Blvd.
You must stop by BW Sweets Bakery for a donut sandwich because who doesn’t want whipped cream stuffed between two delicious donuts!?
Duck Donuts
1710 Kenilworth Ave. #220
Enjoy a hot, fresh, customized donut (or several) from Duck Donuts in Dilworth. On June 4, all guests can take home a free plain, powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar donut. Score!
Reigning Doughnuts
3120 N. Davidson St.
This cute doughnut window is located on the 35th St. side of Growler’s Pourhouse. Follow along on Instagram to see seasonal and daily flavors or go with a classic chocolate glazed with sprinkles or cinnamon sugar.
Suárez Bakery
4245 Park Road
Grab some friends and tackle the Texas Doughnut Cake for a really sweet time (must order at least 48 hours in advance.) Riding solo? Grab a (vegan!) classic doughnut or an old-fashioned cake doughnut. You’ll also find Suárez at their Optimist Hall location.
Sugar Donuts
11814 Elm Ln. Suite 120
What started as Charlotte’s first donut food truck became a brick-and-mortar shop in Ballantyne. Inside, you’ll find regular, vegan and gluten-free donuts plus gelato (you gotta try the gelato IN the donut!)
Uncle D’s Southern Donuts
Order online.
Switch up your donut order with these mini-bundt-cake-shaped pastries. Flavors include Carolina Mud Cake (double chocolate with chocolate icing) and The 49er (apple ginger with maple and apple icing.)
Your Mom’s Donuts
4205 Park Road (Charlotte)
11025 Monroe Road (Matthews)
Charlotte’s signature square donuts can be found all over town including at Your Mom’s Bazaar (a specialty grocery from Courtney of YMD) in Davidson. Folks love the standard flavors, but keep an eye on the rotating weekly specials, too.
Pineville
MJ Donuts
325 S. Polk Street
Get your fill of freshly baked donuts and donut holes at this popular spot in Pineville. Fans suggest the Maple Bacon or the Vanilla Sour Cream.
Mooresville/Huntersville/Concord
Down For Doughnuts
880 E. Iredell Ave. (Mooresville)
This family-owned doughnut shop was created so Lisa and David Cooper could work side-by-side with their son, Zach. The shop employees several others with disabilities and serves delicious doughnuts and iced coffee.
Mercy’s Daylight Donuts
482 River Hwy. Suite A-1 (Mooresville)
Treat yourself to a variety of donut flavors plus ice cream, milkshakes and boba tea. They also offer letter-shaped donuts for a sweet custom message.
The Bakery Shoppe
9606 Sherrill Estates Road (Huntersville)
This bakery is home to cakes, cookies, brownies AND donuts. Check out the case to see what’s in store (and if you’re able to leave without a few extra goodies, good for you!)
OMG Donuts & Bakery
10001 Weddington Rd Ext. (Concord)
OMG, indeed. Browse the case full of donuts, donut holes, fritters and pine cones to find the perfect treat for the sweet holiday.
Indian Trail
The Donut House
13803 E. Independence Blvd.
The Donut House is home to glazed and cake donuts plus bear claws, fritters and cinnamon rolls. It won’t take long to find the perfect treat for your National Donut Day celebration.
Fort Mill/Rock Hill
Sweet Couture
201 Sherwood Cir. (Rock Hill)
This sweet shop in Rock Hill offers gourmet donuts and accepts custom orders.
Sweet Dough
400 N. Dobys Bridge Road
Join Sweet Dough on their re-opening date, which just so happens to be National Donut Day! You’ll find “donut rings” plus specialties like Strawberries-n-Cream and a Sweet Dough Birthday Cake (includes 15 donuts.)
