East Park Donuts and Coffee
Tennessean
January’s gloomy weather makes it hard to get out of bed some mornings.
And on those dreary, dreadful days there’s only one thing that motivates us to emerge from the covers: doughnuts. We’ve rounded up some of our favorites to help start your day on the right foot—and with the right flavor.
Five Daughters
This non-GMO donut shop is best known for its 100 layer donut, a hybrid between a croissant and donut. Staple flavors include maple glaze, vanilla cream, and chocolate sea salt, plus rotating specialty monthly flavors like blueberry lemon and strawberry fields. Mini bite-sized donuts are available, too. (fivedaughtersbakery.com)
Donut Distillery
Mini donuts? DIY donut? Perhaps a donut milkshake? Donut Distillery’s creations take all shapes and forms. Mini donuts are made-to-order and come in packs of multiples, and if you’re celebrating a special occasion, the Donut Distillery offers donut cakes assembled with three layers of mini donuts held together with homemade buttercream. (donutdistillery.com)
Parlor Doughnuts
With locations all over the country, Parlor Doughnuts has two locations in Nashville. The brand specializes in layered donuts. Try an out-of-the-box flavor like churro or lemonade or opt for a classic raspberry jelly-filled doughnut. Dog donuts are also available for your pup because we all deserve a morning treat! (parlordoughnuts.com)
Fox’s Donut Den
A staple bakery in Nashville since the 1970s, the Donut Den has been churning out old-fashioned classic donuts and pastries ever since. We’d like to think if it ain’t broke don’t fix it—and these donuts are perfect. (foxsdonutden.com)
East Park Donuts and Coffee
Whether you want a regular, gluten-free, keto, vegan, or paleo donut, this East Nashville shop has you covered. Plus, order donut grams (in the shape of letters) to spell out something fun for a friend. Or for yourself! We aren’t judging. (eastparkdonuts.com)