Over the last couple years, Orlando has evolved into an emerging donut hub of sorts. With recent additions like Universal's VooDoo Doughnut and Winter Park's Little Blue Donut, the City Beautiful has plenty of solid ways to go big on a dozen circular desserts. Here are a few Orlando area shop where you can find a legit doughnut.
10 Orlando doughnuts better than whatever trash you're eating right now
By Orlando Weekly Staff on Fri, Jun 1, 2018 at 6:34 pm
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Bakery Plus
915 E. Michigan St., Orlando (407) 849-1888
This little bakery off Michigan Street serves quality doughnuts and pastries crafted with flavors that showcase this spot’s baking experience. Don’t miss the Fruity Pebbles-topped glazed yeast.
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DG Doughnuts
16313 W. Colonial Drive, Oakland, FL (407) 656-3869
The family-owned food truck recently celebrated their first anniversary since opening up shop. They have a drive-thru window, delivery is an option, and you get to choose from classic options and gourmet treats, like the Peanut Butter Banger.
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Donut King
3716 Howell Branch Road, Winter Park (321) 316-4817
Donut King’s Winter Park location is closest to us, but they’ve got a Clermont store if you’re way out there. You can’t go wrong with a classic Boston cream, but they offer a variety of outré flavors like maple-bacon, Oreo and Heath Bar.
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Donuts to Go
1414 W 1st St, Sanford (407) 878-2856
DTG does great things with fruit, as evidenced by their key lime, apple pie and strawberry cheesecake doughnuts, but purists swear by their square-cut glazed yeast version. And yes, they do cronuts.
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Duck Donuts
710 Centerview Blvd., Kissimmee (407) 350-5832
Duck Donuts were originally only available in North Carolina, but they popped up a spot in Central Florida last year and the rest is history. Your mouth will water just by looking at these doughnuts, and doughnut sundaes are sure to please those with an extra sweet tooth.
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Joy Donuts
Intersection of 441 and Wolf Branch Road, Mount Dora (330) 692-0035
The moist, light, fluffy cake doughnuts served from the little pink truck will make a believer out of raised-yeast doughnut loyalists. Try the blueberry dip or the vanilla crack and see.
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Voodoo Doughnut
100 University Plaza, Universal CityWalk, Orlando (407) 224-2691
Since the Portland-based doughnut shop opened at Universal’s CityWalk in March, it has been met with well-deserved praise. With more than 50 varieties of doughnuts, there’s something for everyone to try. Don’t pass up the iconic Voodoo Doll.
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Little Blue Donut Co.
223 W Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park, FL (407) 575-0103
Orlando’s first made-to-order donut truck settled down in April and opened its doors in Winter Park, but it still makes occasional trips around town. Try the peanut-butter cup, Samoa (like the Girl Scout cookie), and salted caramel doughnuts.
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Valkyrie Doughnuts
160 12226 Corporate Blvd., Orlando
Valkyrie’s doughnuts are delicious, made from scratch and vegan. You’ll be in heaven with twelve different options, and just as lucky if you’re there when the glazed doughnuts come out.
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The Glass Knife
276 S Orlando Ave, Winter Park (407) 500-2253
This elegant dessert shop serves high-quality doughnuts, whether it's a buttermilk brioche or a traditional dunker. Their flavors change often, so you'll be lucky to catch a favorite more than once or twice. Try out the creamy vanilla custard-filled crème brulee.
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