Brace for sugar: National Doughnut Day is on the way.

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 Columbus, using both Yelp data and our own methodology to produce a ranked list of the city's best.

1. Amy's Donuts

Topping the list is Amy's Donuts. Located at 650 Georgesville Road in Georgian Heights, the spot to score doughnuts and more is the highest rated doughnut spot in Columbus, boasting 4.5 stars out of 201 reviews on Yelp.

2. Destination Donuts

Next up is North Market's Destination Donuts, situated at 59 Spruce St. With four stars out of 155 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score doughnuts has proven to be a local favorite.

3. The Little Donut Shop

The Little Donut Shop, located at 1716 N. High St. in the University District, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the spot to score doughnuts and more four stars out of 61 reviews.

4. DK Diner

DK Diner, which offers doughnuts and more in Grandview Heights, is another go-to, with four stars out of 318 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1715 W. Third Ave. to see for yourself.

5. Buckeye Donuts

Over in the University District, check out Buckeye Donuts, which has earned four stars out of 259 reviews on Yelp. You can find the spot to score doughnuts and coffee and tea at 1998 N. High St.

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