A Scoop girl’s favorite non-official holiday is near — National Donut Day. To celebrate, we’ve rounded up our favorite Charlotte bakeries for you to pick up one, two, or a dozen donuts on this sweet Friday. We promise NONE of these will disappoint.
Charlotte
OMG Donuts & Coffee
6209 Old Post Rd #107
OMG Donuts is a create-your-own lovers dream. Choose from a variety of options to custom fill your donut, along with ice cream and locally roasted espresso to pair with.
Manolo’s Bakery
4405 Central Ave
Manolos Bakery is not your average shop. With a drive to benefit local communities, global human interests and ideals, grabbing your donut here goes a long way.
Confections of a Martian
Donut pop up at HEX Coffee, 1824 Statesville Ave Ste. 101
For National Donut Day, Jasmine from Confections of a Martian donut pop-up at HEX Coffee will be baking an Arnold Palmer — donut brioche dough filled with a puckery tart lemon curd, dipped in a sweet tea glaze, sprinkled with a mint-citrus sugar. Pre-order for June 3 here. Be on the lookout for her new storefront B.A.Donuts (Beyond Amazing Donuts) opening in NODA this summer.
Stoke
100 W Trade St.
Head to Stoke in Uptown for a special treat on National Donut Day. In honor of this delicious holiday, they will be offering their Boozy Breakfast Doughnut — a bourbon maple glazed doughnut with Kahlua & Kona coffee-infused mascarpone mousse. This offer is on top of the 1 lb. doughnut served daily, consisting of a 1 lb. brioche doughnut topped with diplomat cream and heath bar crumbs (pictured above).
Fat Cat Burgers + Bakeshop
2410 Park Road
Burgers and donuts, anyone? Hit the donut window at Fat Cat Burgers + Bakeshop, where you’ll find burgers, donuts, burgers on donuts and more. Perfect to treat yourself for the holiday.
Pepperbox Doughnuts
101 W. Worthington Ave. Suite 150
This vegan-friendly spot in South End is known for fun creations like Coffee Orange Zest “Orangespresso”, doughnut holes and fruity fritters. Pair your donut with a half-gallon of cold brew or nitro vanilla oat milk latte to-go.
Suárez Bakery
4245 Park Road, 1115 N Brevard St Stall #4
So many sweets to choose from at this dessert-focused bakery, but a go-to is their light and fluffy donuts. Stop by any one of their locations on National Donut Day for a free classic glazed with any purchase until supplies run out. Yum.
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.
Reigning Doughnuts
3120 N. Davidson St.
A cute doughnut window located on the 35th St. side of Growler’s Pourhouse. Check out their Instagram to see seasonal and daily flavors or go with a classic chocolate glazed with sprinkles or cinnamon sugar.
BW Sweets Bakery
5821 East W.T. Harris Blvd.
Stop by BW Sweets Bakery for donuts, donut sandwiches, and the newly added cheesecake stuffed donut sandwich. Because who doesn’t want whipped cream and cheesecake stuffed between two delicious donuts!?
Duck Donuts
1710 Kenilworth Ave. #220
A favorite in Dilworth, expect hot, fresh, customized donuts at Duck Donuts. On June 3, receive a FREE Cinnamon Sugar donut (in-shop only) when you visit. See you there!
Sugar Donuts
11814 Elm Ln. Suite 120
Shake things up and order Donut Jars from Sugar Donuts (yes, it really is donuts in a jar!). Our favorite is their new flavor with French Toast Donuts, vanilla butter cream, strawberry jelly and sprinkles. Delish.
Your Mom’s Donuts
4205 Park Road (Charlotte)
11025 Monroe Road (Matthews)
You can’t go wrong with Charlotte’s signature square donut from Your Mom’s Donuts. The standard flavors are enough to get us drooling, but keep an eye on their unique rotating weekly specials, too.
Krispy Kreme
Several locations in Charlotte & beyond
Headquartered in Charlotte, Krispy Kreme is a classic go-to for National Donut Day. Visit their website for current promotions and seasonal flavors.
Uncle D’s Southern Donuts
Order online.
Switch up your donut order with these mini-bundt-cake-shaped pastries. The more toppings the better, right?
Lake Norman Area
milkbread
624 Jetton St #110 (Davidson)
From the family behind Kindred is milkbread, Davidson’s newest all day cafe. Named after the signature milk bread donut, milkbread also serves food favorites such as a crispy chicken sandwich, hearty salads, and a rotating selection of wine and beer. For National Donut Day, opt for their seasonal donut — a Sour Cream Donut with a local Fresh Strawberry Glaze.
Down For Doughnuts
880 E. Iredell Ave. (Mooresville)
Not your average donut shop. This family-owned bakery 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.
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.
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.
Fort Mill/Rock Hill
The Donut House
13803 E. Independence Blvd.
Home to warm and fresh glazed and cake donuts plus bear claws, fritters and cinnamon rolls. A great spot for your National Donut Day celebration.
Indian Trail
Sweet Dough
400 N. Dobys Bridge Road
Sink your teeth into delicious flavors of donuts at Sweet Dough incluidng four cookie inspired options (we’re currently craving the Mint Chocolate Cookie donut). You’ll thank us later.
