You may be thinking, donuts (doughnuts) ?! I just started getting back to the gym, why are you doing this to me? Well, every good turn (read workout, diet, etc.) deserves another… in this case the reward of a sweet treat on a cheat day or to satiate that sweet tooth. With that kind of motivation in mind, here are some of the city’s best places to indulge in that most Canadian of baked goods…
Glory Hole
Anyone who likes doughnuts in T.O. should know this randily named doughnut proprietor. Glory Hole serves up an (ahem) healthy assortment of tastes and colours on the traditional yeast-based donut. Our personal favourite here however is their lemon ricotta fritter, which in our humble opinion trumps the rest. For those who prefer simple and delicious to sensational but sweet, that’s our pro tip choice. Get there early to ensure you get ‘em while their warm. You will NOT be disappointed.
Donut Monster
For those who long for the days when Tim Horton’s offered the best fritters donut fans could ask for, look no further than Stackt Market and the amazing Donut Monster. Their apple fritters took us back to those less crazy days when you could easily order a dozen for breakfast and not worry about how many more steps were required to limit the impact of said meal.
Sweet Hart Kitchen
This one goes out to all of our vegan friends. Sweet Hart likely isn’t the only vegan option available in the city but they’ve certainly mastered making vegan something that doesn’t sacrifice taste or flavour. Our personal favs are the classic chocolate dipped “old-fashioned” style but there are so many delicious options to choose from, you’ll never grow tired of going vegan here.
Little Nicky’s
For those who want the treat with a bit less sweet, Little Nicky’s Coffee Shop at Peter and Queen offers a mini-doughnut option. Where else can you get a bag of doughnuts and not feel like a glutton? Bonus! They have great coffee too! ;)
Cops
Continuing with the tiny donut trend, Cops keeps it simple… like dead simple; drip coffee and mini doughnuts is all they do. Never suffer from the paradox of choice again! Go in for one of life’s simplest pleasures and go out with a smile.
Is there a favourite donut spot of yours that we missed? Please let us know! Enjoy the fluffy bliss of a donut day Toronto!