11 Donuts You Need to Try on National Donut Day

3 min readMay 31, 2018

There aren’t many days on the calendar where it’s socially acceptable to gorge yourself on breakfast baked goods, but National Donut Day is one of them! Here are 11 MKE donut shops that will have you coming back for more 🍩

The Drive Thru

Located near Cambridge, Riverview and Kenilworth on North Avenue, this donut shop is sure to leave your mouth watering! We recommend the cinnamon mini donuts.

Cranky Al’s

Don’t let the name intimidate you — these donuts are some of the best in the city! Whether you’re in the mood for a long john or a jelly donut, Cranky Al has you coverd.

Donut Squad

UWM Alum and donut aficionados Donut Squad are sure to have the funky flavors you’ve been searching for! Don’t forget to grab a picture with your sweet treat in front of their mural on North and Prospect.

National Bakery and Deli

Have you ever had a Persian donut? You’re going to want a whole dozen after heading over to this Milwaukee favorite.

Amaranth Bakery and Cafe

This hidden gem is sure to be your new go-to for breakfast baked goods! Don’t forget to check them out for lunch and dinner, too.

Honeydip Donuts

Honeydip is the king of warm and fresh donuts, and on a college budget, we’re sure you’ll appreicate the price. One donut is less than a dollar!

Papa’s Bakery

Everything at Papa’s Bakery is made from scratch, fresh each morning. We can’t help but make the trip out to Howell Avenue to grab a bite of these delicious round treats.

Canfora Bakery

A Milwaukee native’s tried and true, this bakery is filled with not only donuts, but coffee cakes, muffins, pastries and pies! Your sweet-tooth is looking forward to the trip.

Holey Moley Coffee & Doughnuts

This Instagram worthy donut shop has a variety of options for all kinds of diets! From vegan to gluten free, you’re never going to miss out on a flavorful bite of tasty donut deliciousness.