International Donut Day – 2021

Image courtesy of Doughnut Plant

Happy International Donut Day! The first Friday of every June is always a fun day and gives me even more reason to splurge on my favorite treats. In the past, it was a day where Jason and I would order our weights in donuts to bring to our office for our amazing team at work. The past two years have felt a little different and while I still make sure to snag a few sweets myself, I miss the energy of walking into work with several dozen donuts and watching my co-workers gaze in amazement at all the assorted flavors.

It was always a great day that we’d always somehow forget to plan until the night before when we’d wildly place orders from our favorite spots around the city. In a remote work world, that joy has been missing, so today I’m going to share my favorite spots around the city that I hope to make more frequent trips to as the pandemic begins to come to an end.

Doughtnut Plant
The best in the city, in my opinion, for your go-to classic cake donuts. This place has been a staple since they opened their first spot back in 1994 and they continue to lead the way for NYC’s premiere donuts. Their yeast and creme brulee filled donuts are also not to miss and their unique sourdough donuts is a great option as well.

Dun-Well Doughnuts
This joint opened in East Williamsburg almost a decade ago and has been serving up some stunning vegan options ever since. Their daily menu doesn’t consist of as many wild flavors as they did in their early years, but you can’t go wrong with any of their usual options. You’d also never know they’re vegan if I hadn’t told you myself.

Doughnut Project
A new-comer to the Manhattan scene in the past few years, this spot has raised the bar on specialty, very Instagram-worthy donuts that taste just as good as they look. Often when a donut is glammed out, it can sacrifice the flavor in order for appearance, but Doughnut Project is the best of both worlds.

Fan-Fan Doughnuts
The best thing to come out of the Pandemic, donuts and probably otherwise, has been Fan-Fan opening up shop in the old Dough spot in Brooklyn. These unique flavors might be the best yeast options in the city and their rising popularity has earned them respect throughout the food scene in the city. Believe the hype on this one!

Donut Pub
It doesn’t get more classic than this spot. Open 24/7 on 14th Street in Manhattan, Donut Pub is the quintessential old-school place in the city. The countertop is perfect for a quick bite and their traditional flavors always knock it out of the park. The vibes here are unbeatable and the vintage New York charm never wears off.