{"id":98889795,"date":"2017-06-02T14:35:09","date_gmt":"2017-06-02T18:35:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/?p=98889795"},"modified":"2023-05-26T09:48:59","modified_gmt":"2023-05-26T13:48:59","slug":"where-to-find-the-east-coasts-best-donuts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/where-to-find-the-east-coasts-best-donuts\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Donuts on the East Coast \u2014 That You’ll Like a Hole Lot!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Need something sweet? We feel ya. There’s nothing like a good old fashioned donut \u2014 and maybe a hot cup of coffee\u00a0\u2014\u00a0 to brighten your day. But, as many of us know, the East Coast is the best coast! And that includes our donuts. So, let’s chomp our way across the best donuts on the East Coast to satisfy your sweet tooth. Here they are in all their sticky, cream-filled, glazed glory.<\/p>\n

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Kora \u2014 Queens, New York<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n

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Pastry chef Kimberly Camara of Queens, New York<\/a> was inspired to open Kora<\/a> in her apartment after she found her late Filipino grandmother’s proven recipe for leche flan. The flan quickly took off, leading to the launch of a full-scale operation. Some scrumptious options include the Niyog at Asin (fried brioche with brown sugar coconut jam), the yam-based Ube, and the Filipina (a roasted rum-butter cruller). Of course, you cannot stop by without picking up the flan, the dessert that started it all. The welcoming vibe is the cherry on top of Kora and its delicious donuts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Blackbird Doughnuts \u2014 Boston<\/h1>\n

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[Above image “Donuts<\/a>” by Todd Van Hoosear<\/a> on Flickr – licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a>]<\/em><\/p><\/div>With unique flavors including lemon honey yogurt and cold brew coconut, the treats at Blackbird Doughnuts<\/a> are some of the best donuts on the East Coast. If you’re craving something a bit less decadent, then the raised-style vanilla glazed and the cinnamon-sugar cake donuts are sure to satisfy. Don’t forget to try their trademark blueberry white chocolate bismarck. Just make sure to check out what flavors you like beforehand, as they often change month to month. But, no matter which donut you choose to eat, it’s sure to be delish!<\/p>\n

District Doughnut and Coffee\u00a0\u2014 Washington, D.C.<\/h1>\n

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If old school fried donuts bring back childhood memories, then District Donut<\/a> is the perfect walk down memory lane. One bite of their Nutella Cream and you’ll be in fits of ecstasy. Equally fantastic are their Vanilla Bean Glazed and the heavenly Brown Butter doughnuts. On the weekends, they even have chocolate cinnamon rolls. Sample them all and you’ll be crying tears of pure, sugary joy.<\/p>\n

You may also like: Eleven of the Best Ice Cream Parlors in America<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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Peter Pan Donuts & Pastry Shop \u2014 Brooklyn, New York<\/h1>\n

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[Above image “Black and white donut<\/a>” by Jessica Rossi<\/a> on Flickr – licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a>]<\/em><\/p><\/div>This modest Brooklyn store has been serving customers since the 1950s, and their value-for-money goodies are certainly going to be around for a long time to come. We loved their Apple Crumb and Toasted Coconut, while their Blueberry and classic Chocolate Frosted Sprinkle were immensely satisfying as well. You can’t take a bite into the Big Apple without taking a bite into a Peter Pan<\/a> donut — ’nuff said!<\/p>\n

Pink Love Donuts \u2014 Fort Lauderdale<\/h1>\n

Pink Love Donuts<\/a> got its start in Fort Lauderdale before opening a second location in Miami Beach due to its immense popularity. The shop boasts over 80 different types of donuts, including vegan options. The letter-shaped donuts can be special ordered to create personalized messages for any occasion. Pink Love Donuts also offers a variety of savory breakfast options such as burritos, egg sandwiches, empanadas, croissants, and more. The bright and cheerful digs will make you as happy as the delicious donuts.<\/p>\n

Union Square Donuts \u2014 Boston<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n
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You cannot go wrong with a visit to Union Square Donuts i<\/a>n Boston. The light and pillowy donuts are what dreams are made of. Visitors will find unique flavors such as a brown butter and hazelnut crunch donut or a Vietnamese coffee donut made with condensed milk and espresso.<\/div>\n
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Among the delicious regular menu, there are even some vegan options too. If you’re in a hurry, you’ll appreciate the take and bake options. Choices include sticky buns, cinnamon rolls, blackberry danishes, and brioche rolls. All the donuts are made fresh by hand every day, guaranteeing perfection in every bite.<\/p>\n

The Salty \u2014 Miami<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n
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It only took about five years for The Salty<\/a> to go from a small outpost run out of a trailer in Miami to a large-scale operation with locations as far as Texas. This is how you know that these donuts are something special. The unique flavor profiles pair with the sweet glaze to create donut nirvana. The artisan donut shop features a number of seasonal flavors that rotate in and out of the shop.<\/p>\n

Mainstays include the guava and cheese, maple and bacon, and brown butter and salt. Come hungry as the serving sizes are known to be large. You’ll also enjoy the vast premium coffee and tea options that will go perfectly with some tasty donuts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken \u2014 Washington, D.C.<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n
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Washington, D.C.’s Astro Doughnuts<\/a> is best known for its fried chicken and doughnut combination. It will satisfy both your sweet tooth and your savory cravings. Everything’s prepared daily onsite, including the regular rotation of doughnuts and the crispy fried chicken. Choose from the traditional buttermilk fried chicken or kick it up a notch with the Sriracha blend. Round out your meal with a side of tater tots, cheddar biscuits, or jalape\u00f1o coleslaw. In addition to the location in the heart of the nation’s capital, you can also visit Astro’s in the suburb of Fall Church, Virginia. Be warned that some of the doughnut flavors may sell out early in the day.<\/div>\n
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Need something sweet? We feel ya. There’s nothing like a good old fashioned donut \u2014 and maybe a hot cup of coffee\u00a0\u2014\u00a0 to brighten your day. But, as many of us know, the East Coast is the best coast! And that includes our donuts. So, let’s chomp our way across the best donuts on the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":98913621,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1476,74,112,141],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-98889795","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-food-drink","category-lifestyle","category-top-us-destinations","category-travel-inspiration"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/98889795","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/22"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=98889795"}],"version-history":[{"count":33,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/98889795\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":98913634,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/98889795\/revisions\/98913634"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/98913621"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=98889795"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=98889795"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=98889795"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}