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 Philadelphia, using both Yelp data and our own methodology to produce a ranked list of the city's best.
1. Beiler's Bakery
Topping the list is Beiler's Bakery. Located at 51 N. 12th St. in Center City's Reading Terminal Market, the bakery, which offers doughnuts and more, is the most popular doughnut spot in Philadelphia, boasting 4.5 stars out of 1,182 reviews on Yelp.
2. Frangelli's Bakery
Next up is Lower Moyamensing's Frangelli's Bakery, situated at 847 W. Ritner St. With 4.5 stars out of 142 reviews on Yelp, this Italian bakery, which offers doughnuts and more, has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Factory Donuts
Mayfair's Factory Donuts, located at 7114 Frankford Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the spot to score doughnuts, coffee and tea 4.5 stars out of 112 reviews.
4. Cafe Roma Bakery
Cafe Roma Bakery, a bakery that offers doughnuts, cannoli and more in Roxborough, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 41 Yelp reviews. Head over to 6147 Ridge Ave. to see for yourself.
5. Donuts Plus
Over in Spruce Hill, check out Donuts Plus, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 40 reviews on Yelp. You can find the breakfast and brunch spot, which offers doughnuts and more, at 4325 Chestnut St.
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