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 Indianapolis, using both Yelp data and our own methodology to produce a ranked list of the city's best.
1. Jack's Donuts
Topping the list is Jack's Donuts. Located at 6260 Intech Commons Blvd., Suite A, in Trader's Point, it is the highest-rated doughnut shop in Indianapolis, boasting 4.5 stars out of 30 reviews on Yelp.
2. Long's Bakery
Next up is Near Westside's Long's Bakery, situated at 1453 N. Tremont St. With 4.5 stars out of 402 reviews on Yelp, the bakery, which offers doughnuts and more, has proven to be a local favorite.
3. General American Donut Company
General American Donut Company, a spot to score coffee, tea and doughnuts in Downtown, is another go-to, with four stars out of 239 Yelp reviews. Head over to 827 S. East St. to see for yourself.
4. Boyden's Southside Bakery
Over in North Perry, check out Boyden's Southside Bakery, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 46 reviews on Yelp. You can find the bakery, which offers doughnuts and more, at 3953 S. Meridian St.
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