Whether it’s breakfast or dessert, anyone with a sweet tooth will surely agree that doughnuts are an irresistible choice. This American staple will always be a crowd pleaser, and these NoVA spots will show you exactly why.
Astro Doughnuts
When you’re on the hunt for a delicious doughnut, there is nowhere better to start than at a regional favorite. Astro Doughnuts was founded by childhood friends Elliot Spaisman and Jeff Halpern, who grew up playing hockey, and would always enjoy a post-game doughnut together. As adults, their childhood pastime was preserved when they decided to open a local doughnut shop, where they could offer their favorite comfort food. Astro Doughnuts has become a local treasure, offering doughnut combinations like the PB&J and the Mango Passion Fruit. Don’t miss their wondrous Crème Brûlée doughnut. 7511 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church
Good Company Doughnuts & Café
As a local, veteran and family-owned café, the name clearly speaks the truth. At Good Company Doughnuts & Café, you’ll be able to order just about any doughnut you could think of, plus more. There are the seasonal doughnuts, like the caramel apple crumble, the not-your-average doughnuts, like the jelly stick, and the classic doughnuts, like the chocolate cake. And if you want something else to pair up with your doughnut, the wide selection of sandwiches and breakfast bowls will surely do you justice. 672 N. Glebe Rd., Ste. 1, Arlington
Donutchew
Mochi is a Japanese delicacy of rice turned flour, wrapped around a filling of ice cream. While mochi ice cream has become a beloved dessert in the U.S., mochi doughnuts are having their own moment, combining the uniqueness of mochi with the comforting characteristics of traditional doughnuts. At Donutchew, you can try these sweet (and addictive) mochi donuts for yourself. From Ube to Tropical Guava and Fruity Pebbles to Choco Pebble, along with their unusual pon de ring shape, Donutchew’s doughnuts are the place to be for any mochi or doughnut fan. Multiple locations
Heidelberg Pastry Shoppe
This friendly German pastry shop has offered authentic baked goods since 1975, becoming the go-to spot for any and all pastries, deli foods and, of course, original German doughnuts. They offer their traditional Berliner doughnuts filled with either raspberry or apricot jam, along with a vast selection of raised and crueller doughnuts. So, whether it’s your interest in trying German pastries or a craving for crueller doughnuts that brings you in, you won’t be sorry you came to Heidelberg. 2150 N. Culpeper St., Arlington
Texas Donuts
In the mood to have a croughout? Or maybe you want something out of the ordinary by trying a maple bacon doughnut? Well, luckily for Northern Virginia, Texas Donuts is here to save the day. Originating 20 years ago, Texas Donuts has always centered around a devotion to their customers, by baking fresh every morning on-site and using USA brand ingredients. And with so many doughnut options and multiple locations in the area, there’s no better place to end your doughnut tasting journey. 13830 Lee Hwy., Ste. 4, Centreville; 8130 Ashton Ave., Ste. 106, Manassas; 8224 Gunston Corner Ln., Lorton
Feature image courtesy Astro Doughnuts
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