National Doughnut Day is Friday, June 5, and Rochester-area doughnut shops will mark the day with freebies and other specials.
The holiday dates back to World War I, when The Salvation Army sent women bearing coffee and baked goods to areas near the front lines in France to boost the morale of the troops. In 1938, The Salvation Army honored those women by declaring the first Friday of June to be National Doughnut Day.
The specials are generally available while supplies last, so it’s a good idea to head out early.
Ridge Donut Café
Ridge Donut Café will offer one free fried cake to each customer with any purchase, while supplies last. It will also bake up a special banana donut with banana icing as its National Donut Day special. At 1600 Portland Ave., Ridge Donut Café opens at 6 a.m.
Donuts Delite
Donuts Delite will give away a free strawberry crunch donut with any purchase while supplies last. Donuts Delite, at 1700 Culver Road at Empire Boulevard, opens at 6 a.m.
Schutt’s Apple Mill
For the third year running, Schutt’s Apple Mill is offering a fried cake ice cream sandwich for $1 on National Doughnut Day. Choose from a cinnamon sugar or glazed donut filled with vanilla soft serve ice cream. There’s a limit of one per customer. At 1063 Plank Road in Penfield, Schutt’s is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
Sunny’s Donuts
Sunny’s Donuts will offer a free fried cake with the purchase of a beverage while supplies last. The shop at 3885 Route 104 in Williamson will open at 5 a.m.; popular flavors may sell out fast.
Dell’s Sweets & Treats
Dell’s Sweets & Treat, 610 N. Greece Road in Greece, is offering one free doughnut with any purchase, limit one per customer. It will be open 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Red Fern
Every Friday is a doughnut day at The Red Fern. Friday’s creation will be Friendly’s Conehead Sundae, inspired by the sundae at Friendly’s, but made with frosting instead of ice cream. It will be vegan and gluten free. Owner Andrea Parros points out that they are baked instead of fried, so some consider them healthier than traditional donuts. They will be available while supplies last. The Red Fern, at 283 Oxford St. near Park Avenue, will open at 11 a.m.
Wegmans
All Rochester Wegmans stores will offer an expanded variety of flavored doughnuts, including several limited-edition flavors. The selection will vary by store. New this year, Wegmans will offer a discount for any customers who purchase four donuts in a single transaction.
Tops Friendly Markets
Tops Friendly Markets will have promotions for both its freshly baked donuts and commercial bakery donuts. It will offer buy one, get one free on fresh bakery 6-packs. It will also offer buy one, get one free on Entenmann’s Little Bites or 8-pack donuts.
Dunkin’
Get a free classic donut with any beverage purchase at participating Dunkin’ locations nationwide on National Doughnut Day.
In addition, a limited-time Dunkin’ tote bag giveaway – available with the purchase of a half dozen donuts or more – began June 1 at participating Dunkin’ locations, and are available while supplies last. Finally, Dunkin’ and Stoney Clover Lane are introducing a limited-edition collection of accessories inspired by Dunkin’ staples. They will be available beginning at 10 am. June 5 at stoneycloverlane.com and in select Stoney Clover Lane retail locations.
Tim Hortons
From June 1 though 7, Tims Rewards Members can receive any classic or specialty donut free with purchase of any size beverage, subject to availability. This offer is valid at participating Tim Hortons restaurants while supplies last. Members may redeem the offer once per day through June 7.
Tracy Schuhmacher is food and drink reporter for the D&C. Email her at TracyS@Gannett.com. Follow her on Instagram.
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