Donuts are an easy food to like. They're easy to eat, they come in a variety of flavors, and they're relatively small. One sign of their popularity is that it feels like there is a donut shop on just about every corner. It isn't difficult to find donuts in Connecticut, but with so many choices, it can be difficult to decide which shops are worth visiting. Here are a few shops and food trucks that get our vote for best donuts in Connecticut.
1. Dude's Donuts
Dude's Donuts is a food truck that pops up all over Connecticut. You can find them at festivals and shopping centers throughout the state.
Their seasonal flavors are especially popular. You won't want to miss their fall apple cider donuts or their Christmas snickerdoodles! For more information and a schedule of upcoming appearances, visit their Facebook.
2. Deviant Donuts: 27 Coogan Blvd Building 6, Mystic, CT 06355
Olde Mystick Village is a charming place to visit anyway, but a trip there will be made even more special with a stop at Deviant Donuts.
They have an array of incredible (and beautiful) donut flavors. Their theme weeks are especially popular, with varieties like Lord of the Rings or superheroes. Their Facebook lists their weekly flavors.
3. Redneck Gourmet Donuts and Sweets: 43 Broadway St, Colchester, CT 06415
Redneck Gourmet Donuts is also a food truck, but unlike many, they set up in the same parking lot for their hours of operation.
Their fresh donuts come in so many different flavors. Visit their Facebook for a list of upcoming flavors. You'll likely want to order the night before pickup, as they sell out often.
4. Grammie's
Grammie's Donuts are a little different than most of the ones on this list. They're a ghost kitchen: if you're not familiar with the term, it means there's no brick and mortar restaurant (or food truck). Their donuts are instead available for delivery or pickup at set locations. You can get more information, and check out their menu on their website.
5. Neil's Donuts: 83 N Turnpike Rd, Wallingford, CT 06492
Neil's Donuts has been around for 20 years and regularly appears on "best donuts in Connecticut" lists.
They've got standard donuts, filled donuts, cake donuts, crullers, and more. They also have a variety of bakery items like delicious bagels. Their website has all their varieties listed.
6. Tastease: 70 New Park Ave, Hartford, CT 06106
Tastease has a delicious array of pop-in-your-mouth mini donuts, sandwiches, and coffee.
Since they're small, you can eat more than you usually would... that's how it works, right? Get more information on their Instagram.
7. Dixie Donuts: 275 W Town St, Norwich, CT 06360
Dixie Donuts has been delighting Connecticut residents for decades.
They regularly sell out, so get there early for the best selection! Find out more on their Facebook.
Did we miss your favorite spot? Share your vote for best donuts in Connecticut in the comments!
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