The Donut Database

Happy National Donut Day!

2011-06-04T09:05:00.000-05:00

Tell me your favorite Donut-related story (nothing obscene)...... annnnnd go.

Dom Bakeries

2011-04-07T22:47:00.000-05:00

Today I visited a local (to me) bakery that offers fresh donuts 24 hours a day... all without leaving your car!

Dom Bakeries - 1305 Washtenaw Rd

Ypsilanti, MI 48197-2149

(734) 485-3175

And now.... food porn...

Food trends may come and go, but donuts are forever....

2011-04-06T16:01:00.001-05:00

Hello friends,
Welcome to the (new) Donut Database, which I'm happy to have adopted from Natalie at Bake and Destroy. I have lots of big plans to make the database better than ever.... in the meantime, check out the interactive donut-finding map, on the right side of the blog....

Yours in powdered sugar,
Laura

Donut Tracker 2010

2010-06-03T12:28:00.005-05:00

Welcome to the new and improved Donut Database! Thanks to my friends at Really Really Big Industries, Inc.my compilation of all the homemade donut shops in the US and beyond is an interactive map! This means you can add your favorite shop directly to the map for others to discover and squeal with delight!

I trust you guys not to get weird with it, but here are a few ground rules:

No Dunkin' Donuts, Krispy Kreme or other large-chain donut shops
Only add non-donut shop bakeries that offer homemade donuts daily
Use purple push pins to indicate a donut shop
Use green push pins to denote a shop with vegan donut options
Use pink push pins to denote bakeries that also serve donuts

What about a bakery that also serves vegan donuts? I don't know! You pick what's more important to you! If you're new to shared Google maps, check out how to contribute here.

Feel free to add pictures, videos and reviews to your posts or other people's posts. Email me at Donutroundup@gmail.com with any questions or comments.

View The Donut Database in a larger map

Free Donuts!

2010-06-02T12:07:00.000-05:00

Happy Doughnut Day, everyone! Now, I know there are free donut celebrations going on all over the nation - in fact, here's a round up of all the free donuts to be had in Seattle today.

Who's giving them away near you? Post a comment and share the love!

I Totes Want a Donut Bag

2010-04-02T21:54:00.000-05:00

Not only is this bag the cutest, but the accompanying story on the page is awesome as well.

It's a tragic tale of girl meets boy, girl likes boy, boy eats girl's donut, girl no longer likes boy. I'm sorry to say it's happened to me too. Will they never learn?

Get it at ModCloth, $29.99.

Doh! Nut by Irregular Choice

2010-03-14T21:27:00.000-05:00

Why did Irregular Choice make two donut key chains?

I don't know, who cares?

Giant Donut Cake Pan

2010-03-10T12:24:00.000-06:00

I can think of only one thing I like better than a donut, and that's a giant donut. Until recently, it was but a dream... but Williams-Sonoma made it come true and for that, I am forever grateful to them.

Bonus feature: the hilarious video on their product page. "I love donuts, and I love cake..." Me too, lady. Me too.

Veganizing Dunkin’ Donuts

2010-02-25T12:42:00.000-06:00

Heeeeey vegans! Now's your big chance! Dunkin' Donuts is holding its second annual Create Dunkin's Next Donut Contest and Compassion Over Killing is urging vegan donut dreamers to submit a vegan idea. For details & inspiration click here.

Vegan donuts FTW!

How It's Made: Doughnuts

2010-01-30T18:43:00.002-06:00

Mini Sparkle Doughnuts at Starbucks

2010-01-01T13:55:00.000-06:00

This image was Tweeted to me by @RetroBakery this morning - what a way to start the new year! I was pretty sad when Starbucks stopped carrying Top Pot Doughnuts so it's good to see some form of my favorite morning treat available. I haven't tried them yet, but I've seen mixed reviews all over the Interwebs.

You can check Starbucks.com to see if they're available in your 'hood - we warned... these little suckers are 120 calories and 6 grams of fat each. They are small, but mighty.

Donut Snack & Sandwich Bags

2009-12-20T16:36:00.000-06:00

I knew donuts would save the Earth someday, but this wasn't quite how I imagined it. Nevertheless, you can reduce your carbon footprint with these coffee and donut-print snack and sandwich bags by snackTAXI. Available in two sizes at ReusableBags.com, these help to reduce the number of plastic baggies we throw away every day.

Plus, the larger size is perfect for an actual donut. Take it with you to your favorite donut shop and ask them to place your treat in this bag instead of a paper one. Just shake it out, and it's good to go the next day. (There are further care instructions on the product page.)

Donut Demon

2009-11-18T18:41:00.000-06:00

This Ken Brown postcard was sent to me by Joy of Lucky Cupcake Hairclips.

I love it, for obvious reasons.

Donut Flash Drive

2009-11-12T08:33:00.004-06:00

Oh donut flash drive, where were you when I was in college and I needed such things? Not to mention your friends cake flash drive and pizza flash drive. I dunno where you can get these retail - but you can buy like, 500 of them from Vavolo.

National Doughnut Day - Part Two!

2009-11-05T07:53:00.002-06:00

If you thought the first Friday in June was the best day of the year you were only half right, for today is the second National Doughnut Day of the year! (Hello This is Why You're Fat, are you paying attention?)
I am currently dieting (shut up, I'm turning 30. You would cry too if it happened to you...) so I will be placing an order with Holey Donuts in honor of the 2nd holiest (or is it hole-iest) of days.
Happy Doughnut Day, y'all!

Doughnuts on a String

2009-09-27T20:06:00.003-05:00

I spotted this party idea in the Halloween '09 issue of Martha Stewart Living - Doughnuts on a String. It's not really so much a game as it's a weird way to serve doughnuts to children at your Halloween party. I have to say I would not like to play Doughnuts on a String - especially not if anyone was taking pictures - but I would very much like to watch other people play.

If you are too stupid to figure out how to put doughnuts on strings, you can find the instructions at MarthaStewart.com.

Oh hai, Mr. Donut!

2009-09-10T07:24:00.000-05:00

A Visit to Homecut Donuts

2009-07-26T16:33:00.003-05:00

Among the many things I did not appreciate about my hometown of Joliet when I still lived there, there is Homecut Donuts. I can count on one hand how many times I made the 10-minute trip from my parent's house to choose from the dizzying selection of always-fresh, always homemade donuts on display.

Now that I've been in Chicago for 10 years, and really understand what it's like to want for a cute little homemade donuts joint, packed with old people and crazies at any given hour of the day, I can truly say I love and respect Homecut Donuts.

There are plenty of sweet treats to choose from - honey dipped, German chocolate, cherry cake (which tastes just like cherry grenadine and donut mixed together), sprinkle donuts-on-a-stick, frosted cinnamon buns the size of your head and my personal favorite, the sundae - a dressed-up glazed yeast donut for those who prefer ice cream for breakfast.

We chose honey dipped, a few sundaes, German chocolate, chocolate cream-filled, toasted coconut and a few other classics and our only regret was also getting a box of coffee to take back home. I should have guessed by the number of old men inside that this was not going to be the strong, dark coffee I have become accustom to as a city slicker. This was, at best, truck stop coffee.

But that's OK, because Joliet is a trucker town and I was the one out of place, eating their food and passing judgement on their beverages. The donuts more than made up for it, and the lesson was learned. I'll be back, Homecut Donuts, so fire up the friers.

More of my photos live here. Other people's photos live here.

Holey Donuts Low-Fat Mail Order Donuts

2009-06-29T20:01:00.003-05:00

A donut with fewer than 3 grams of fat? What kind of pixy magic is going on over at Holey Donuts?

My eyes said, "whaaaaa?"

My mouth said, "nooooooo!"

And then my eyes told my belly about Boston Cream Oreo and Blueberry Vanilla Cinnamon Buns and my belly said, "yeaaaaaah!"

I can't personally vouch for these as I have yet to try them, but the flavor combos have me intrigued. I noticed they're cholesterol-free so I'm wondering if they have any vegan flavors for my vegan friends? What say you, Holey Donut?

National Doughnut Day

2009-06-05T08:16:00.002-05:00

Quite possibly the greatest holiday of the year! National Doughnut day, traditionally the first Friday of June, honors the Salvation Army "Lassies" of WWI. It is also used as a fund raiser for needy causes of the Salvation Army.

The original Salvation Army Doughnut was first served by Salvation Army in 1917. During WWI, Salvation Army "lassies" were sent to the front lines of Europe. These brave volunteers made home cooked foods, and provided a moral boost to the troops. Often, the doughnuts were cooked in oil inside the of the metal helmet of an American soldier. The American infantrymen were commonly called doughboys. Salvation Army lassies were the only women outside of military personnel allowed to visit the front lines. Lt. Colonel Helen Purviance is considered the Salvation Army's "first doughnut girl".

(Info sited from holidayinsights.com)

In addition to being a way patriotic, donut-themed holiday, it is also a day when many well-known donut retailers offer free donuts with the purchase of a coffee. (Offers vary, be sure to harass your local Dunkin Donuts and Krispie Kreme for your free donut.)

Happy Doughnut Day, y'all!

Caged Tomato <3s Donuts

2009-06-04T17:37:00.003-05:00

I thought you'd like to know that Carrie, the lady behind my most favorite donut artwork ever over at Caged Tomato now has a blog. And she talks about donuts. A lot.

Zeppoli at Olive Garden

2009-06-03T15:42:00.005-05:00

As an Italian, and the former employee of an Italian bakery, I'm not entirely sure I can endorse the zeppoli at Olive Garden. As a total fatass, however, I don't know how I can not endorse "soft, traditional Italian doughnuts dusted with powdered sugar, served with chocolate sauce for dipping."

Get 'em while they're hot.

Thanks to Kari of Retro Bakery for the tip!

Donut Taste Testing at Bite Cafe

2009-05-25T14:46:00.001-05:00

Dunk 'em if You Got 'em!

2009-05-19T20:51:00.003-05:00

It's no secret that I'm obsessed with Caged Tomato's beautiful prints. They're literally all over my house, taunting me with delicious donuts, coffee, veggie burgers and whatnot at every corner.

But then she went and made this one. I swear to Godzilla I will get this tattooed on me.

$15 - it doesn't get any better.

Psycho Donuts

2009-05-18T22:18:00.002-05:00

Thanks to Sandy for directing me to Psycho Donuts. Or rather, the ridiculous controversy surrounding their name. Apparently, mental health activists find their name (and hilarious donuts flavors) offensive.

Now, I'm not saying people should go around poking fun at diseases and whatnot, but I am saying is- don't eff with donuts. Go pick on Crazy Bread at Little Ceasars you babies!