Like the perfect puff of a good “glazed raised,” doughnut shops are on the rise. And in case you need an excuse, June 6th is National Doughnut Day. In celebration, we rounded up a half-dozen doughnut shops in the big A where you can grab a box for your brood.
Sublime Doughnuts A winner of all kinds of accolades, this shop touted as one of the best doughnuts spots in America looks like any old strip-mall shop from the outside. Step inside to see what all the fuss is about. Flavors range from the simple (glazed croissants) to the sublime (maple bacon cheddar doughnuts).
Trust Us & Try: A-Town créme, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup or sweet potato cake Find ‘Em: 535 10th St. NW; 404-897-1801
Revolution Doughnuts This Decatur donut shop has earned a cult following amongst foodie fans for their artisanal recipes and locally-sourced, organic ingredients. Revolution’s menu includes a mouthwatering mix of fluffy yeast or classic cake style options as well as filled rounds, vegan and low-gluten options. Don’t live in Decatur? You can also score these sweets at the Grant Park or East Atlanta Village Farmer’s Markets.
Trust Us & Try: Orange Pistachio, Nutella Cream Puff, or their slider-style Fresh Strawberry Find ‘Em: 908 W. College Ave., Decatur; 678-927-9920
Dutch Monkey Doughnuts These crave-worthy cakes are worth coming to Cumming. Venture OTP if only for for their trademark Dutch Monkey—a decadent dulce de leche-filled doughnut, topped with bananas and chocolate. While you are there go ahead and order up some of their seasonal jelly specialties as the little look on through portholes for a peek into the kitchen.
Trust Us & Try: The Dutch Monkey (dulce de leche-filled, with bananas and chocolate on top), or one of the specials like Mint Chocolate Buttercream or Strawberry Rhubarb Jelly Find ‘Em: 3075 Ronald Reagan Blvd. Suite 502, Cumming; 404-482-3650
Ray’s Donut Shop If its classic cakes you crave, hit up Ray’s in Marietta for a dozen. Rise and shine early to score their fresh fritters as they sell out fast. The fact that the friendly staff often toss in a handful of free donut holes “for the car ride home” is just the icing on these cakes!
Trust Us & Try: Raised glazed, sour cream or blueberry cake style Find ‘Em: 4805 Canton Rd., Marietta; 770-485-2448
Dough in the Box Come for classics like sour cream cake and cinnamon raised doughnuts at this no-nonsense, Marietta sweet spot. Don’t expect fancy flavors but do expect to not have to fork over a lot of dough for their freshly-made fluffiness.
Trust Us & Try: The blueberry fritter or Boston cream Find ‘Em: 3184 Austell Rd. SW, Marietta; 770-436-5155
Sarah Donuts You know you are in the heart of Dixie when there are not one but two types of red velvet donuts on the menu. Whether it is with a gloss of glaze or an ample amount of icing, we’ll be stopping by this Norcross family-owned shop for their southern specialty and other sprinkled sweets anytime we can.
Trust Us & Try: Red velvet cake and sour cream glazed Find ‘Em: 5860 Jimmy Carter Blvd #155, Norcross; 770-409-9020
Who do you think has the best doughnuts in ATL? Tell us in the comments section below! —Phebe Wahl Photos courtesy of Revolution Doughnuts via Facebook, Dutch Monkey Doughnuts via Facebook, Dough in the Box via Facebook, Sublime Doughnuts via Facebook, Sarah’s Doughnuts via Facebook, Liz V. via Yelp
