Brace for sugar: National Doughnut Day has arrived.
The event, held this year on June 7, isn't a new tradition. Perhaps surprisingly, it’s dipped in patriotic history.
National Doughnut Day originated in 1938 to pay tribute to the Salvation Army volunteers who provided doughnuts to Uncle Sam’s soldiers during World War I. According to doughnut lore, those "Donut Lassies" were the reason the fried treats caught on in the United States after the troops returned home.
Ready to celebrate by finding a fresh doughnut near you? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top options for doughnuts around Cincinnati, using both Yelp data and our own methodology to produce a ranked list of the city's best.
1. Holtman's Donut Shop
Topping the list is Holtman's Donut Shop. Located at 1332 Vine St. in Over-The-Rhine, it's the highest-rated doughnut spot in Cincinnati, boasting 4.5 stars out of 408 reviews on Yelp. Everything is made in the shop — doughs, icings, glaze, custard and white cream — from scratch.
2. Bonomini Bakery
Next up is the Northside's Bonomini Bakery, situated at 1677 Blue Rock St. With 4.5 stars out of 64 reviews on Yelp, the bakery has proven to be a local favorite. Aside from freshly baked doughnuts, you'll find tarts, brownies, cupcakes, turnovers and other pastries at the display counter.
3. Tweedles Daylight Donuts
CUF's Tweedles Daylight Donuts, located at 202 W. McMillan St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the pastry shop four stars out of 18 reviews. The menu offers dozens of different kinds of doughnuts, as well as specialties such as long johns, glazed apple fritters and doughnut holes.
4. Bizy Bee Bakery
Bizy Bee Bakery in Sayler Park is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 13 Yelp reviews. The bakery offers fresh doughnuts daily as well as cookies, breads and more. Head over to 6601 Gracely Drive to see for yourself.
5. I AM Coffee
Finally, check out I AM Coffee, which has earned four stars out of 16 reviews on Yelp. The coffee shop and eatery serves breakfast, brunch and lunch, and aside from fresh doughnuts, you can score coffee, tea, sandwiches and other baked goods. You can find the shop at 4728 Vine St.
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