Take The Connecticut Donut Trail For A Delightfully Delicious Day Trip
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Natalie Clunan
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Calling all donut lovers! We’ve put together a sweet road trip for you. Visit all of the local hotspots for these delicious treats on the Connecticut Donut Trail. Grab some friends and get ready for a sugar rush as you make your way around the state.
Grab the interactive map for the Connecticut Donut Trail here. You can make changes to the route or add additional stops right on the map!
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The early bird gets the donuts at Flander's Donut, Bagel & Bake Shop. This sweet spot opens at 4 a.m. every day except for Sunday. The maple bacon donut is a real treat. Find the shop at 327 Flanders Rd., East Lyme, CT 06333.
Beach Donut shop has been hand making fresh donuts daily since 1950. Grab a dozen to go and you'll never make it home with a full box. Find this shoreline bake shop at 344 E Main St., Clinton, CT 06413.
Stop at the New Haven location of Donut Crazy for this foodie trail. Expect over-the-top creations in delicious flavor combinations. These popular donuts look as wonderful as they taste and we bet you can't eat just one. Find Donut Crazy at 290 York St., New Haven, CT 06511.
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Stop in for a donut and stay for a meal at this long-standing diner. Enjoy the retro vibe along with one of the famous cream-filled donuts at Dottie's Diner. Find the iconic restaurant at 787 Main St. S, Woodbury, CT 06798.
Find lines out the door on weekend mornings at Neil's Donuts. Filled donuts are sliced and filled for maximum flavor. The Bavarian creme is the bomb. Visit Neil's Donuts at 83 N. Turnpike Rd., Wallingford, CT 06492.
Discover a tasty array of fresh donuts at Elmwood Pastry Shop. Sprinkled, glazed, powdered, and more await at this shop that specializes in baking pastries from scratch. Find Elmwood Pastry Shop at 1136 New Britain Ave., West Hartford, CT 06110.
If you have donut indecision and find it impossible to choose just one, Tastease is the place to go. Colorful mini donuts mean you can sample a bunch without filling up. Find Tastease at 70 New Park Ave., Hartford, CT 06106.
Explore what seems like an endless list of donut choices at King Donuts. Every donut lover will find a new favorite flavor at this spot where the donuts are king. Visit this cozy coffee shop at 467 Hartford Rd., Manchester, CT 06040.
Tempt yourself with new daily flavor creations at Dixie Donuts. Whether you're looking for a morning munchie or an afternoon snack, there's no shortage of delicious donuts here. Visit Dixie Donuts at 275 W. Town, Norwich, CT 06360.
So who is heading out on the Connecticut Donut Trail with you? If you’re still adding to your restaurant bucket list, check out these colorful cafes that specialize in an amazing lunch.
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