The Award-Winning Donut Shop In Tennessee That's Known For Its Old-Fashioned Ways

Tennesseans pride themselves on their traditions. When it comes to certain ways of life or certain ways of doing things, Tennessee has a history that’s tried and true. And nowhere is that more prevalent than at Ralph’s Donut Shop in Cookeville. For over 55 years, they’ve been serving the folks of Middle Tennessee with the best and biggest donuts that you’ve ever seen. You’ve never had great donuts until you’ve tried these guys.

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Ralph's Donut Shop, right in the heart of Cookeville is no ordinary donut shop. It's one of the best in the country!

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The donut shop may not look like much, but it's frequently listed in the top 25 donut shops in America and is often atop the list for Tennessee.

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They're known for their apple fritters, which are absolutely massive. For reference, check out the ruler behind this behemoth.

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They serve up all of your favorite, from chocolate frosted to cake donuts, and they're all absolutely incredible.

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Ralph's has been a favorite of locals for years, and it's a frequent hangout for Tennessee Tech students as well.

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Ralph's is amazing because it's fresh. The make all of their donuts from scratch every day, and they're the fluffiest, gooiest things you've ever tasted.

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Ralphs is open Tuesday through Saturday from 5 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., meaning you can get your donut fix just about whenever you want. Visit them in Cookeville at 59 S Cedar Ave.

You can read more about Ralph’s on its Facebook page. Need to work off those donuts? Take this hike that’ll wind you through the forests of Middle Tennessee to one of the most beautiful waterfalls around.