Posted in Mississippi August 16, 2018 by Daniella DiRienzo

The World’s Best Donut Is Made Daily Inside This Humble Little Mississippi Shop

Donuts have got to be one of the best culinary creations ever. They’re deliciously sweet yet a perfectly acceptable breakfast food. And while you can get donuts just about anywhere these days, there’s one shop in the Magnolia State that serves some of the best. Take a look:

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This is The Tatonut Donut Shop. It’s located on Government Street in downtown Ocean Springs.

The "home of the only real donut" has been owned and operated by the Mohler family since 1960. And there’s a reason it's been in business all these years.

Each day, the shop churns outs thousands of donuts – all of which are freshly made on-site.

Somewhere between 200 and 400 dozen glazed donuts are sold a day – and that’s just glazed!

In addition to serving donuts that are made fresh daily, the shop makes some of the most unique donuts around.

The one-of-a-kind donuts are made with potato flour (hence the name), resulting in a "light and tender texture."

A family recipe is also used to make the chocolate frosting that tops many of the donuts and pastries.

The donuts have quite the reputation, so a line is common but usually moves quickly.

When you make your way to the front of the line, you’ll find a case filled with every type of donut imaginable – and then some.

In addition to classics, like glazed and chocolate…

…you’ll find unique creations, such as the Persian. A customer favorite, the tasty pastry is basically a glazed donut merged with a cinnamon roll.

Gourmet coffee and specialty drinks are also available and pair well with any of the donuts or pastries.

So, are you ready to try the "only real donut" and see what all the fuss is about?

The Tatonut Donut Shop is located at 1114 Government St., Ocean Springs, MS 39564. It’s open Tuesday through Saturday from 6 a.m. – 5 p.m. For more information, call (228) 872-2076 or visit the shop’s Facebook page.

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