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 Detroit, using both Yelp data and our own methodology to produce a ranked list of the city's best.
1. Elias Donut
Topping the list is Elias Donut. Located at 19231 Grand River in Rosedale Park, the spot to score doughnuts, ice cream, frozen yogurt and desserts is the highest-rated doughnut spot in Detroit, boasting 4.5 stars out of 32 reviews on Yelp.
2. Dutch Girl Donuts
Next up is Chaldean Town's Dutch Girl Donuts, situated at 19000 Woodward Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 192 reviews on Yelp, the bakery, which offers doughnuts and more, has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Dilla's Delights
Downtown's Dilla's Delights, located at 242 John R St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the spot to score doughnuts, coffee and tea 4.5 stars out of 61 reviews.
4. Holy Moly Donut Shop
Holy Moly Donut Shop, a spot to score doughnuts and desserts, is another go-to, with four stars out of 62 Yelp reviews. Head over to 201 W. 8 Mile Road, to see for yourself.
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