A strong contender for the title of
the number one, definitive sweet is the ever-long classic: the donut. It has
been around for centuries and comes in so many variations by confectionery and
by state that anyone with any kind of sweet tooth is hard-pressed not to have
at least one or two flavors that they enjoy wholeheartedly. Listed below are
five donut shops where you can enjoy this fried pastry on Donut Day this
Thursday, November 5. (Incidentally, Donut Day is such a worthwhile occasion
that it is celebrated twice a year, with the other Donut Day taking place on June
5.)
City Donuts & Café
Conveniently located
on Claiborne Avenue, clearly visible from the road, is City Donuts & Café.
While their menu is filled with classic morning-meal options such as omelets
and breakfast burritos, this November 5, it may behoove you to give a look to
the more tempting side of their menu. With exotic options like the grilled
cheese donut and delicious filled donuts alongside traditional donuts, you
cannot go wrong with any of your choices. Note that they do not have a website
of their own, but you can check out their Facebook page, and you can easily
place an order ahead of time with snappy third-party services like GrubHub.
3301
S. Claiborne Ave.,
(504) 472-5811, facebook.com/Citydonutscafe2019
District Donuts Sliders Brew
A donut shop that prides itself on
its use of from-scratch dough and completely natural ingredients, this is
another place you can hardly make a mistake with come Donut Day. They operate with
a rotating menu, with multiple inventive donut flavors cycling on and off as
weeks go by. The absolute staples of what we know as a donut are always
available, so any cravings for classics like chocolate or glazed will always be
satisfied. 2209 Magazine St., (504) 570-6945, districtdonuts.com
Terrytown Cafe & Donuts
A sight that may be
familiar to those enthusiastic about not only the donut but about its makers is
that of a 24/7 donut shoppe. Terrytown Cafe & Donuts fits this mold
perfectly, with a staggering selection of different flavors of the eponymous
fried treat. As the name implies, you can also pick up a hot plate of breakfast
and java to go with your donuts. Note that this eatery also does not have a
dedicated website, but a third-party food service can do the job just as well
when it comes to ordering ahead or getting delivery. 2018 Carol Sue Ave.,
Terrytown, (504) 393-1323, facebook.com/Terrytowncafe
Blue Dot Donuts
A name you might recognize, should you frequent New Orleans's various donut
vendors, is Blue Dot Donuts.
Creative flavors you
probably have not even thought of, like bacon maple, are delicacies served here
and here alone. Blue Dot Donuts does not have a dedicated website for ordering
or viewing the menu, but third-party food-delivery services and their Facebook
page will get the job done just fine. 4301 Canal St., (504) 218-4866, facebook.com/bluedotdonuts
Tastee Donuts
Rounding off this list of places to
procure a good donut is Tastee Donuts. With several locations around town, you'll
never need to go without a donut. A traditional café-styled restaurant serving
meals throughout the day, mainly sandwiches, Tastee Donuts also serves donuts
that you can pick up any time of day, as their Metairie location is open 24
hours. Like many of the others on this list, this small eatery lacks a
dedicated website but is easily ordered from either via a phone call or a
third-party food service, and they're also on Facebook. Multiple Locations, facebook.com/TasteeRestaurant
