Celebrate National Donut Day with freebies and deals at these Colorado Springs favorites
You now have a great excuse to get a sweet treat Friday, June 7 — it's National Donut Day! Why not participate in a tradition close to a century old? National Donut Day, celebrated by June 7, is celebrated by Colorado Springs food outlets as part of a tradition that started in 1938 as a fundraiser for those in need. The holiday has been a tradition since the Great Depression, with the Salvation Army hosting the event as a fundraising event. The Best of the Springs magazine has compiled a list of the best places to get a fresh doughnut at these outlets. Krispy Kreme, a global donut chain, is offering one free donut of any flavor (except specialty and limited-time flavors) with no purchase necessary, and a chance to win free doughnuts for a year. Horseshoe Donuts offers unique East-coast-style doughnuts with a fun Western atmosphere, while Horsesoe Donut offers alcoholic flavored donuts and non-alcoholic flavors like butterbeer and strawberry shortcake. Meanwhile, a national chain, Hurts Donut, has expanded to 17 locations and counting across the united states and will donate ten percent of donut sales to Victory Service Dogs.
发表 : 10 个月前 经过 Grace Wride 在 Lifestyle
You now have a great excuse to get a sweet treat Friday, June 7 — it's National Donut Day! Why not participate in a tradition close to a century old?
National Donut Day started in Chicago during the Great Depression. In 1938, the Salvation Army hosted the event as a fundraiser to help those in need and the holiday has stuck around ever since.
Here are the best places to get a hot, fresh doughnut according to Gazette readers for the Best of the Springs magazine. We've also included any deals the shops are offering for the holiday.
This donut chain first opened in Houston, Texas in 1936. Due to their positively-received handcrafted donuts, they've expanded to over 300 locations across multiple states.
They're celebrating the day with a fresh glazed donut with any purchase as well as a chance to win free doughnuts for a year.
You can read more on their website.
If you're looking for unique, East-coast-style doughnuts with a fun Western atmosphere, Horseshoe Donuts is the shop for you. Their selection changes daily, but you can get a taste of their offerings on their website.
What started as a home-based business has expanded to a brick-and-mortar shop. Ryan and Gabby Main started making donuts during the COVID-19 pandemic and found success in the twist they initiated. They offer alcoholic flavored donuts such as Strawberry Margarita, Maple Bourbon, Champagne and more.
They also offer non-alcoholic flavors with equal flair such as butterbeer and strawberry shortcake. You can explore their menu further on their website.
Krispy Kreme first opened in 1937 in North Carolina and has exploded in popularity since then. There are thousands of these donut shops around the world with 370 of those locations in the United States.
This popular donut chain is offering one free donut of any flavor (excluding specialty and limited-time flavors) with no purchase necessary.
You can also snag a dozen glazed donuts for $2 with the purchase of any dozen. Learn more on their website.
Hurts Donut is a national chain that first opened in 2013 by amateur donut enthusiasts Tim and Kas Clegg. They became pros and have since expanded to 17 locations and counting across the united states.
Hurts is celebrating the holiday by giving back. Ten percent of donut sales will be donated to Victory Service Dogs.
You can find more information about the Colorado Springs location on their Facebook.
If you're looking for a delicious gluten-free option, Mochi-Thai'm Donuts are for you. They offer a variety of classic and exotic flavors including ube, taro, passionfruit and more. They also have an extensive drink menu — you can read more here.
Sakeo Williams opened the store's first location in 2022 and they've recently announced a second location in northern Colorado Springs coming soon.
On June 7, you can get a free powdered or churro donut with the purchase of a drink.
Amy's Donuts, a Gazette readers longtime favorite, first opened in Colorado Springs in late 2013 and has since expanded to four other states.
They have dozens of colorful and flavorful options ranging from almond banana caramel to Butterfinger cake. You can prepare your taste buds by checking out their full menu here.
They'll be offering free blueberry cake holes to anyone who walks into any of their locations, no purchase necessary.
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