Jacqueline Kehoe is a freelance writer and photographer with work seen in National Geographic, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and more. Find her out on the trails or at jacquelinekehoe.com.
Jacqueline Kehoe is a freelance writer and photographer with work seen in National Geographic, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and more. Find her out on the trails or at jacquelinekehoe.com.
Hi, I'm Jacqueline!Jacqueline Kehoe is a freelance writer and photographer with work seen in National Geographic, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and more. Find her out on the trails or at jacquelinekehoe.com.
Hi, I'm Jacqueline!Jacqueline Kehoe is a freelance writer and photographer with work seen in National Geographic, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and more. Find her out on the trails or at jacquelinekehoe.com.
The humble doughnut has been a fan favorite since the beginning of time—archaeologists continue to find doughnut-like objects in their digs. American doughnut, though, can be traced to the Dutch olykoeks (oily cakes). Since then, these beloved pastries have taken on lives of their own, morphing into cake doughnuts, raised doughnuts, traditional doughnuts, jelly doughnuts, doughnuts meshed with croissants (cronuts), and more. With such a vast world of sweet treats to explore, here are the top doughnut tours and experiences in the US.
Do as the locals do and combine your doughnut with fresh coffee and plenty of biking in Portland. Cycling about the city, you’ll find doughnut dives, great roasts, and apple fritters worth writing home about.
With Midwest roots, Chicago knows the art of comfort food—but as one of the country’s most diverse cities, it also knows culinary exploration. Taste the doughnut rainbow in the Windy City, from cream-filled to vegan and beyond.
Do doughnuts taste better with a side of sea breeze? You’ll find out in Miami—where you can also load up on fresh gelato, piping-hot churros, and more. Better yet? You can enjoy idyllic ocean views and warm Floridian sunshine while sampling your favorite wheel-shaped pastries.
Most of us know the world’s best beignets are in New Orleans—but the city’s sweet scene goes well beyond the doughy puffs. You’ll even get a chance to taste some unique toppings and sauces favored by locals.
Combine a tour of the nation’s capital with your favorite sweet treats. Snap a photo of the White House and Lafayette Square as you munch on delicious doughnuts. You’ll find a strikingly global flare in Washington DC’s doughnut scene, from downtown to Chinatown.
Move over wine and cheese—the next great pairing just might be fried chicken and doughnut. In Nashville, you’ll even get to experience Donut Distillery, where your new favorite pairing awaits, as you dip your favorite pastries into beer, mimosas, whiskey, and coffee.
What food is as fun and carefree as sunny Santa Monica? The doughnuts here range from classic icons to artisanal up-and-comers, and you’ll get the chance to try them all, from pizza doughnuts to more traditional flavors.
You’ve done the whole cheesesteak thing; now it’s time to explore Philadelphia’s doughnut scene. Enjoy local highlights and attractions while nibbling on some of the best sugary treats the city offers.
Did Paul Revere know what doughnuts were? Did JFK eat doughnuts? You’ll find out when you dig into the best Boston doughnuts on this tasty walking tour. You get to pair these yummy circular treats with apple cider, too.
New York City claims many of our favorite recent doughnut iterations—like the not-so-humble cronut. Tour Brooklyn neighborhoods like Williamsburg and Greenpoint to get a first-hand taste of how the city’s best doughnuts veer from classic to creative.
