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 Long Beach, using both Yelp data and our own methodology to produce a ranked list of the city's best.
1. Simone's Donuts
Topping the list is Simone's Donuts. Located at 6400 E. Stearns St., Suite A, the spot to score doughnuts and more is the highest-rated doughnut spot in Long Beach, boasting 4.5 stars out of 451 reviews on Yelp.
2. Circle Donuts
Next up is Circle Donuts, at 2201 Lakewood Blvd. With 4.5 stars out of 144 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score doughnuts has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Mrs. Chapman's Angel Food Donut Shops
Mrs. Chapman's Angel Food Donuts, at 3657 Santa Fe Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the spot to score doughnuts and more four stars out of 46 reviews.
4. Tee's Donuts
Tee's Donuts, a spot to score doughnuts and more, is another go-to, with four stars out of 45 Yelp reviews. Head over to 325 E. Anaheim St., Suite A, to see for yourself.
5. Jon's Donuts
Also be sure to check out Jon's Donuts, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 16 reviews on Yelp. You can find the spot to score doughnuts and more at 507 W. Willow St.
This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.
