National Doughnut Day arrives every year on the first Friday of June.
In Tucson, you’ve got some sweet options. It doesn’t matter if you’re looking for something simple like a classic glazed doughnut, or one that’s got enough sprinkles to tickle Homer Simpson’s fancy, these shops have you covered.
Keep in mind, some of these spots may be temporarily to-go only.
The most charming of the bunch, Alvernon Donut Shop has been around for over 15 years and is often considered to be the South Central Tucson doughnut dive.
Keep up with Alvernon Donuts on Facebook.
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Amy’s Donuts sells fresh, vibrant doughnuts with toppings that seem limitless. Going big? Choose your own or opt for a frosted dozen (or half dozen) box. Also, they’re open from 5 a.m. – midnight daily, so you’ve got plenty of time to make more than one trip in a day.
For more information, visit amysdonuts.com.
The Congress location is open from noon – 7 p.m. on Tuesday – Saturday for takeout and limited seating on the patio, which provides some top-notch people-watching.
For more information, visit batchtucson.com.
The San Diego-based doughnut shop Donut Bar has limited hours for the time being. Their new, temporary hours of operation are from 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Friday and 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
In honor of National Doughnut Day, they’re teaming up with 1912 Brewing Company for a “Donut Worry Be Happy” part at the brewery on Friday, May 5 from 3 – 7 p.m.
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Donut Wheel has multiple locations around Tucson, and due to certain circumstances, they’re implementing temporary hours of operation. The Ina Road location is open 5 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily, but make sure to call ahead to check on the other locations.
Keep up with Donut Wheel Ina Rd on Facebook.
If you’ve been confused as to whether King Donut is the same as Donut King, I’m here to assure you, yes, they are the same place. Although, for the record, their sign clearly says “King Donut” with the “King” on top of donut.
For more information, visit donutking.business.site.
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While assortments of donuts are available here, you’ll find yourself returning for the assortment of Mexican pastries available, such as the piernas or galletas. Tortillas, tamales, and menudo are also available to bring home.
For more information, visit laestrellabakeryincaz.com.
Though we don’t consult PETA on where we should eat, they ranked Le Cave’s as one of the top six vegan-friendly doughnut shops in the nation. They open up early at 6 a.m. on National Doughnut Day.
Keep up with Le Cave’s Bakery on Facebook.
Ensuring you’ll never spell it right, the illegitimate sister to New York City baker Dominique Ansel’s Cronut® is only available in Tucson at one place. And that’s Prep & Pastry.
More info at prepandpastry.com.
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Located just west of the freeway on St. Mary’s is Queen Donuts. There is no relationship between Queen Donuts and King Donut. Although, someone should open up a Prince Donut and Jester Donut just to add confusion to this Illuminati-like underground doughnut conspiracy.
For more information, call (520) 908-3280.
Located inside the casino near the Bingo Hall, Sweetscape offers a variety of sweets and treats including doughnuts, gelato, pastries, desserts, shakes, floats, sundaes, breakfast sandwiches, and coffee beverages.
Over 15 varieties of freshly-made yeast and cake doughnuts are available in the bakeshop of Casino Del Sol.
For more information, visit casinodelsol.com.
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A few years ago, In their “Best Donuts In All 50 States” roundup, Thrillist named Young Donuts on Kolb Road the best donut shop in all of Arizona.
That was pretty sweet of them.
For more information, call (520) 298-0020.
Where are your favorite doughnuts in town? Let us know in the comments.
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