Celebrate At The 3 Best Donut Shops In Cleveland Plus Deals For National Donut Day

CLEVELAND, OH — National Donut Day. Need we say more? The sugar-filled sprinkle-crazy holiday is Friday, June 3, so we gathered up a list of the best donut places in Cleveland so you can celebrate.

• Jack Frost Donuts
  • This is a cult-favorite donut shop. They operate on very old-school rules — they are open until they sell out, and that is that. The donuts are supposedly legendary if you can get your hands on them, ranging in mouth-watering flavors with specialty varieties that rotate. Don't wait until late in the day to try to grab your favorite flavor here, especially on National Donut Day. The early bird gets the donut.
• Brewnuts
  • A relative newcomer, Brewnuts has become a popular favorite quickly. They embrace a Cleveland-first aesthetic, and the name pretty much sums up the experience: brews and donuts. They specialize in beer and donuts, together, but also serve coffee, cocktails and more. The business also champions other local businesses. Brewnuts has pretty interesting hours as they are open very early in the morning and late at night on some days. This is the perfect spot for a late-night National Donut Day celebration, since they are open until 11 p.m. on Fridays, or an early morning meet-up when they first open at 6:30 a.m. They also carry two vegan flavors daily, so the whole crew can participate in the celebration.
• The Vegan Doughnut Company
  • These donuts are all vegan, all of the time. They are known for their interesting flavor options and special square design. Whether you are vegan or not, these donuts are sure to impress. They are not the cheapest option, but they are decadent and delicious, which is why the donuts often sell out before the end of the day. Even the attention to detail in decorating the donuts is exquisite, making them look almost too good to eat. The flavors for June have not yet been announced, so keep an eye on their Facebook for a new post about the yummy selections coming to the shop.

We also rounded up some National Donut Day Deals, so you can enjoy the day without breaking the bank.

• Dunkin’: Customers can get a free classic donut with the purchase of any beverage.
• Krispy Kreme: Customers will get a free donut of their choice (no purchase necessary) and $1 original glazed dozens with the purchase of any other dozen on National Donut Day. Locations here.
• Tim Hortons: From May 30 through June 5, when Tim Hortons Rewards Members buy a donut in the app or online, they will receive a free one with their next purchase. Locations here.
• 7-Eleven: The national chain is offering buy one, get one free donuts for 7Rewards and Speedy Rewards members at participating 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes stores.
• Duck Donuts: On Friday, every guest will receive one cinnamon sugar donut, in store only. No purchase is necessary. Locations here.
• Jiffy Lube: Since June is National Tire Safety Month, the auto care specialists are offering free donuts to Cleveland customers on Friday. The deal gets even sweeter with complimentary tire air pressure checks so that drivers do not need to use their spare tire — known as a donut tire! Find a location here.

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National Donut Day, or National Doughnut Day, was created by the Salvation Army in 1938 as a way to honor the organization’s “Doughnut Lassies” who supported troops on the front lines during World War I.

The Doughnut Lassies came to be in 1917 when the Salvation Army wanted to find a way to provide spiritual and emotional support to soldiers fighting in France. About 250 volunteers traveled overseas and set up small huts near the front lines where they could give soldiers clothes, supplies and baked goods.

After discovering that baked goods would be difficult to serve due to the conditions of the huts and limited resources, two volunteers began frying donuts in soldiers’ helmets.

The women who served donuts to troops are often credited with popularizing the donut in the United States when the troops returned home from war.

National Donut Day is celebrated annually on the first Friday in June.

Happy National Donut Day from Patch!

Did we miss your favorite donut shop? Tell the community in the comments which spot is your go-to for these tasty treats.

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