Posted in Oregon
October 22, 2015
These 7 Donut Shops In Oregon Will Have Your Mouth Watering Uncontrollably
Nothing can satisfy a sweet tooth quite like the hot, fresh, sweet euphoria of a perfectly cooked donut. Luckily for us Oregonians, there are plenty of phenomenal choices when it comes to finding the perfect donut. With flavors like bacon maple, sea salt honey, sesame, and blueberry bourbon basil, there’s always something new to be discovered. But not only do we have some of the most unique donuts in the country, we also have some of the flat-out best. There are tons of awesome donut shops in Oregon, and here are 7 of our absolute favorites.
As Homer Simpson would say: “Mmmm, donuts….”
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This beloved mom & pop donut shop in Medford has all the classic favorites down perfectly, from heavenly glazed donuts to apple fritters.
Voodoo Doughnut is basically the kooky doughnut superstar of the country. It was even named one of the "10 Things To Do" in Portland by Time Magazine. They use ingredients like bacon strips, oreos, lavender sprinkles, captain crunch, and the mile-long lines of tourists prove that the hype is real. As a side note, if you're looking to tie the knot, this doughnut shop is also licensed to hold legal wedding ceremonies.
Sesame Donuts is famous for their - you guessed it - sesame donuts! They also serve donut holes, pastries, and Middle Eastern delicacies, all made with zero trans fat oil so you won't have any post-donut guilt. They have locations in Tigard, Sherwood, Portland, and Hillsboro.
This donut and coffee joint in Eugene is open late, with a great selection of fresh donut favorites as well as quirkier options like maple bacon bars, bavarian cake, mango-filled donuts, and their popular bear claws.
Blue Star Donuts is a gourmet donut favorite. They're made from scratch every day using a French brioche recipe using sustainable, local, organic ingredients and fresh glazes like passionfruit cocoa nib, blueberry bourbon basil, pistachio cheesecake, and crème brûlée.
Sweetheart Donuts is an adorable donut shop in Bend with everything from maple bars to buttermilk knots to fried pies and fritters.
Head over to Pip's to try their mouth watering fried-to-order mini doughnuts with flavors including raw honey & sea salt, nutella, and ginger peach. Be sure to also try one of their 5 handmade chai lattes - delicious!
Mmmm….. Is your mouth watering as much as mine is? What’s your favorite donut/doughnut shop in Oregon? Let us know in the comments.
