Your Taste Buds Will Explode When You Try These 15 South Carolina Doughnut Shops (2024)

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By Gwen Tennille

|Published May 18, 2015

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When I think of doughnuts, I think of when my mom used to make the homemade kind. You probably know what I’m talking about. The fried canned biscuits with the middle cut out of them? She would then roll them in cinnamon and sugar or sift powdered sugar over them. As a child, I thought these were the best ever not because they were a sweet treat, but because my mom made them herself. Krispy Kreme only entered into my life as a teenager and only then it was an occasional thing. It wasn’t until I was an adult and I could venture out myself that I found there were shops that made these heavenly treats. If you are looking for something that doesn’t come from Krispy Kreme or Dunkin’ (I’m not saying these are bad by any means) then I have compiled a list for you!

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I'm sure they won't be surprised that they are on a list of "Best Doughnut Shops In SC" because they have been making some huge headlines! They are making some flavors here that are out of this world. If you get a chance to go try The Purple Goat if they have it. It is a little savory and a little sweet with berry goat cheese filling and lavender icing. Soooo good!

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Hot, fresh, and oh, so yummy! You can't get a better description than the one above on the sign.

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A little off the beaten path, but nonetheless memorable. Parents bring their children here for doughnuts that are melt in your mouth goodness!

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When I was little I don't think I would have believed you if you had told me that they make donuts like these! Pistachio and chocolate? Yes, please!

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You wouldn't believe that this is a vegan doughnut shop as they are pushing out seasonal artisan treats that will blow your mind such as Key Lime Pie and Pumpkin Pecan. Definitely a get-out-of-bed morning treat.

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These are cake-type doughnuts with beautiful texture and great flavors. It's a Pop-up shop meaning that it will move around all over the town. So "like" their facebook page or follow them on twitter for their next location near you.

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In the little town of Denmark, SC, you will find a treasure of a place that is making so many pastries, cakes, and doughnuts. When I lived in the area, it was an absolute delight to go there and get an iced doughnut or a cherry turnover.

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There's no place better to go and get lunch and dessert! They are making doughnuts in-house and they are delicious! Not to mention all the other things they are whipping up.

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I like this place for its uniqueness. They have such artsy doughnuts that you can't help but want to buy more than one or two. And, they have flavors such as PB&j as well as S'mores! Not to mention, it seems they have the best coffee in town!

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Sunny Jr. is now taking on the tradition of what his father did before him. Using recipes that have been handed down through the family, the doughnuts are always homemade and absolutely scrumptious! And, folks, the price is always right here. So go down and visit Sunny, buy a doughnut or two, and don't forget the coffee!

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With names like "Morning Buzz", "Black Forest", and "Dulce de Leche", you just can't go wrong. My mind is on the Morning Buzz which is a mocha glaze with cookie crumbs...

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There's not much to say here guys except: They are made fresh here every single day! Their slogan is, "If the sun's up...we're open!" There's nothing better than that.

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They have been open since 1964 and they are just getting better and better at what they do there. The doughnuts, although they are not the crazy flavors that some are cooking up, are absolutely mouth-watering. Sometimes, you just need to step back to the basics. Stop by in the morning and get some doughnut holes (which you can buy by the tray if you call ahead) and a nice fresh brewed cup of coffee on your way to work. You won't be disappointed. I've never been disappointed about anything I've gotten there.

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People hail this as one of the best doughnut shops you will find. They say they are "authentic", "old-fashioned goodness", and they just plain rock!

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This little place is popping out some fresh and innovative mini doughnuts for your pleasure. With concoctions like Banana Pudding, Strawberry Shortcake, and SC Peach Cobbler, who could resist? Me? I'm just a little boring I guess because I love them with just powdered sugar or cinnamon.

Here, folks, is when you have to sit back and let the pictures do the talking. It is a statement of pure truth that picture is worth a 1000 words. All I can say, is make a list so you can visit all of these amazing doughnut shops one by one. Doing more than one in a day could put you in a sugar coma, but even then it might be worth it! Do you have your favorite doughnut shop in South Carolina? If so, please tell us about them in the comments below!

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Why do some people call Ariana Grande "donut licker"? Because she was at a donut shop, and got caught on the security camera licking the donuts, and putting them back in the case for people to buy.

What was that infamous donut licking incident? ›

Why do some people call Ariana Grande "donut licker"? Because she was at a donut shop, and got caught on the security camera licking the donuts, and putting them back in the case for people to buy.

Why do donuts taste good? ›

Because of their high content of sugar, fatty acids, and other high-calorie ingredients, our taste buds recognize them as a good fuel for our body, which creates a craving for them in the long run. If only we could tell our genes that's not necessary anymore!

Did Ariana Grande get charged for licking donuts? ›

No charges in Ariana Grande's doughnut licking incident | CNN.

Why do Krispy Kreme donuts taste different? ›

Most Krispy Kreme doughnut varieties are made of the same yeast-raised dough as the original glazed, but they're prepared differently. Some are dipped in chocolate, caramel or other toppings and some are loaded with filling. Some speciality doughnuts are ring-shaped original glazed coated with different toppings.

Are donuts actually healthy? ›

If they're made with enriched flour, doughnuts provide small amounts of folic acid, thiamine, and iron. Yet, overall, they're not considered a good source of healthy nutrients ( 1 ). Instead, they're high in sugar, refined carbs, and fat.

What is the controversy with Psycho donuts? ›

Controversy. The shop has attracted controversy since it was opened in March 2009. Mental health advocates have claimed that the theme of the shop is offensive and perpetuates stereotypes and stigmatization of mentally ill individuals.

What is the story behind the Donut King? ›

An immigrant story unlike any other, Alice Gu's The Donut King follows the twisty, unexpected journey of Cambodia refugee Ted Ngoy, who arrived in California in the 1970s and, through a mixture of diligence and luck, built a multi-million dollar donut empire up and down the west coast.

Did the owner of the donut shop dump water on the homeless? ›

EUGENE, Oregon (KEZI) — A donut shop owner is now sharing his side of the story after a viral video sparked outrage. The video was posted on Reddit Saturday, and the video shows that Dean Weaver, the owner of Dizzy Dean's Donuts, threw water on a homeless woman outside his store.

What is the history of mad over donuts? ›

Mad Over Donuts was founded in 2008 and is known for its fresh, gourmet donuts that are available in over 20 irresistible flavours. The brand was founded in Singapore after over a year of R&D trials by some of Asia's best bakers.

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