The Donut World Tour, in progress

Without donuts being part of the plan when I travel, they seem to show up with some regularity. While Krispy Kreme and Dunkin’ Donuts seek to provide a consistent experience across geographies, there are also very unique experiences available in the very same category. The notion of donut is rather broad and is reinterpreted in some engaging ways. There’s something about the pure pleasure of a donut that also invites a fun approach to all aspects of the experience: the flavors, the environment, the presentation, the messaging.

Here’s a few I’ve documented. Please leave recommendations for other donuts-shops-to-experience in the comments.

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Randy’s Donuts, LA (Amazing site, donuts are pretty good)

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Voodoo Doughnuts, Portland, OR: Rex Diablo and Ol’ Dirty Bastard (fun to choose, less to eat)

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Murciano in The Marais, Paris (the best thing I’ve ever eaten)

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Fractured Prune, Washington D.C. (didn’t get to try it)

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Roti Donat, Bali, Indonesia (definitely not good)

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Mister Donut sign and exterior, Taipei, Taiwan

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Mister Donut Simpsons promotion, Kyoto, Japan (I don’t remember what I got but it was good!)

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