National Donut Day in Delaware: How to get free donuts & unique flavors like mango
The sweetest day this weekend is National Donut Day on Friday, June 7.
National Doughnut Day (or National Donut Day) is held every first Friday of June in honor of the Salvation Army's "Donut Lassies," a group of women who were sent to France to establish bases near the front lines in 1917. The presence of the Lassies and the sweet treats they made helped to boost morale for soldiers in World War I, per the Salvation Army.
We found several locations in Delaware where folks can commemorate and salute the "Donut Lassies" on this sugary holiday, one doughnut bite at a time.
Krispy Kreme, New Castle
The legendary Krispy Kreme wants you to ring in the holiday on Friday by selecting one of your favorite doughnuts from any of their stores for free; no purchase is necessary (excluding limited time-only donuts). Krispy is also offering a $2 Original Glazed Dozen with the purchase of any dozen in shop and via drive-thru at participating Krispy Kreme shops, according to their website.
114 N. Dupont Highway, New Castle; visit krispykreme.com or call (302) 327-0596.
Dunkin Donuts, various locations
The iconic Dunkin' Donuts is giving customers this Friday a free classic doughnut of your choice with the purchase of any beverage while supplies last, according to their website. Dunkin' locations are around the state and you can find one closest to you by visiting dunkindonuts.com.
Hill Donut Co. & Pancake House, Brandywine Hundred
Fans of "Sesame Street" may need to visit Wilmington to witness the blue frosted, googly-eyed Cookie Monster doughnut. (The doughnut hole is the monster's mouth on this treat.)
With almost two dozen flavors on the menu, other sweet doughnut options include candied bacon, the Oreo (with Oreo crumbles), peanut butter cup, s'mores, cherry cheesecake, blueberry lemon cream, cinnamon-sugar apple pie cream topped, and strawberry-chocolate mousse.
Pancakes are also a big deal here and there are 11 choices such as Oreo, s'mores, banana and cinnamon roll.
1845 Marsh Road, Brandywine Hundred; visit hilldonuts.com or call (302) 308-3182.
Fractured Prune, Rehoboth Beach
In the mood for a sundae-themed pastry? The Fractured Prune has you covered. The business specializes in 19 doughnut varieties like the Peppermint Pattie (mint glaze with mini chocolate chips), O.C. Sand (honey glaze with cinnamon sugar), French toast, and trail mix (banana glaze, chocolate sprinkles, coconut and peanuts).
20214 Coastal Highway, Rehoboth Beach; visit fracturedprune.com or (302) 227-0747.
Wawa, various locations
Whether it's gas, cheesesteaks, pizza or doughnuts — Wawa has it all. Since their stores are all over the state and open 24 hours (at most locations), it won't be hard to visit one to celebrate National Doughnut Day. To find the nearest Wawa around you, visit wawa.com.
Mochinut, Newark
These doughnuts come in a crazy assortment of flavors like mango, matcha, banana milk, churro and yogurt. There are 25 options in total, according to Mochinut's website.
Mochinut doughnuts are known to be stretchy and chewy since they're made with rice flour. The mochi doughnut originated from Hawaii and is a mix of American doughnuts and Japanese mochi.
133 E. Main St., Newark; visit facebook.com/mochinutDE, mochinut.com or call (302) 525-6217.
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Sandy Pony Donuts — Dewey Beach and Bethany Beach
Sink your teeth into one of 24 doughnuts such as the blueberry pie (blueberry glaze, powdered sugar and graham crackers), Yabba Dabba Doo-Nut (Fruity Pebbles with glazed honey), cookies and cream (Oreo crumbles) and Strawberry Stallion (strawberry glazed with powdered sugar).
Sandy Pony Donuts are handmade to order, and customers can also order ahead for pickup.
Dewey Beach: 1905 Coastal Highway 5, Dewey Beach; (301) 325-8783
Bethany Beach: 115 Garfield Parkway Unit 2; Bethany Beach;
Bethany Beach Drive-Thru: 32919 Coastal Highway, Bethany Beach; visit sandyponydonuts.com/bethany-beach or call (302) 829-1002.
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