Hidden away in Rapid City, South Dakota, is a cute little mom-and-pop bake shop that's nothing short of excellent, no matter what time of year you opt to show up. That said, though, autumn might be the best time - after all, that's when the pumpkin and apple cider donuts start appearing. Autumn in South Dakota has never been so delicious.

Enter Jerry's Cakes & Donuts, a simple bake shop with dozens - more than two dozen! - of amazing donut flavors to choose from; in the fall, things get even better with the arrival of all our favorite fall flaves.

Pumpkin spice, apple cider, apple fritters... if these words are enough to make your mouth water, just think about how much salivating you'll do from the moment you walk into the shop to the moment you leave. The smells are free. I recommend you take some deep whiffs (along with a couple dozen donuts).

Fresh-baked every morning, Jerry's donuts are easily some of the best you'll ever eat. The bakery is wondrous, and I bet you'll find yourself craving these donuts at all times of day, all year round. But, goodness, fall is my favorite.

There's something special about celebrating shorter days, longer nights, and cooler temperatures with tasty baked goods - especially of the pumpkin and/or apple cider variety. Sure, you can get the classics all year, but now's the time for seasonal favorites galore.

Awesomely, Jerry's Cakes & Donuts is open seven days a week. From Monday through Friday, get your donuts from 5 a.m. until 4 p.m., and on weekends from 5 a.m. until noon. The prices are as delicious as the donuts; affordable, fluffy, and delicious, you can't possibly pick the wrong thing when you're here, especially during the autumn months.

Personally, I'm a sucker for all things donut, so pumpkin delights available at this time of year are just the icing on the... well, donuts, I suppose. It works either way.

If you're planning to visit and need somewhere to stay, check out all the awesome options on Hotels.com. Do you love pumpkin spice donuts? Where do YOU get your favorite donuts from? Tell me about your spots in the comments!