7 New Orleans bakeries celebrating National Donut Day with special deals

Several bakeries throughout the New Orleans area are celebrating the holiday with sugary deals or even free treats. WGNO has compiled a list of Yelp-reviewed donut places with National Donut Day deals to help you satisfy your sweet tooth.

Hurts Donut 🍩

In honor of National Donut Day, Hurts Donut is recognizing the “Donut Dollies,” which was a group of brave women who served donuts to soldiers during World War I and II. 10% of all sales on Friday will be donated to military charities.

• 501 Loyola Ave., New Orleans

Baker’s Dozen 🍩

Baker’s Dozen plans to celebrate National Donut Day in Willy Wonka style. Its first 50 customers on Friday will receive a free gift bag of candy. The shop promises that more surprises are in store, so check the Baker’s Dozen Instagram page for more details.

• 3305 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson

Joe’s Cafe 🍩

To mark the sweetest day of the year, Joe’s Cafe is offering a free donut hole with each “holey donut.”

• 3616 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie

Little J’s Donuts 🍩

From 5 a.m. until supplies last, Little J’s Donuts is offering a free donut with any purchase. The shop is also offering bulk dozen order discounts. Visit the shop or call 504-470-2623 to place an advance order.

• 1301 Hickory Ave., Harahan

Shipley Do-Nuts 🍩

Shipley Do-Nuts invited its customers to “crave the date” and get a free glazed donut with each purchase on the holiday.

• 2561 Metairie Road, Metairie

Dunkin’ 🍩

For the 15th year in a row, all Dunkin’ locations are offering a free donut with any beverage purchase. Dunkin’ is also debuting a limited-edition merchandise collection surrounding National Donut Day, including bag charms and stainless-steel tumblers.

• 4300 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie
• 31 McAlister Drive, New Orleans

Krispy Kreme 🍩

Krispy Kreme guests will receive any donut of their choice for free to celebrate National Donut Day. The shop is also offering an additional dozen glazed donuts for $2 with a purchase of one dozen donuts.

• 825 Clearview Parkway, Metairie

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