GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — It seems like there's a national day for EVERYTHING - from bubble baths and bikinis to alien abductions and lost socks.
While lots of them are obscure and a bit niche, this Friday brings something just about everyone can celebrate.
Donuts.
Yes, June 7 isn't just Pat Sajak's last day on Wheel of Fortune, it is National Donut Day. As a public service, we asked readers and viewers for their favorite spot to grab a deep fried cake with all the fixin's. And - no surprise - you did not let us down.
Here's an expansive list of donut shops and bakeries worth checking out. You might want to skip work and make a day of it!
Funner Brothers - Golden Valley: Mitzi Murphy Dosher gives a thumbs up both to the donuts and the caramel rolls. "YUM!"
Lau's Czech Bakery - New Prague: KARE Facebook follower Mike Beadle says the donuts are fluffy and light, adding that the kolackys are also awesome.
Bober Tea & Mochi Dough - Eden Prairie, Minneapolis: Joe Daniels said, "The Funnel Cake is my fav! Mochi Dough includes rice flour which makes them uniquely chewy with a pillowy soft inside and perfectly crisp outside. Unique flavors as well."
Yo-Yo Donuts - Minnetonka: Amanda Taylor posted that these donuts are "peanut and tree nut free, plus there are vegan options. And 1000% delicious!"
Heights Bakery - Columbia Heights: The Heights got multiple shout outs on our Facebook page. Carol Moe Russ prefers the simple chocolate covered, while Molly Marie Gordon said a fresh donut of any type from Heights Bakery is incomparable, also noting it has been around for generations.
Sweet Kneads - Farmington: No hyperbole here... Karen Spittell Ogden said donuts from Sweet Kneads are "straight-up SCRUMPTIOUS."
Mel-O-Glaze Bakery - Minneapolis: Mo Ro says her yardstick for greatness is the raised glaze, and insists Mel-O-Glaze serves up the best.
Uffda Donuts - Maple Grove: Jarrod Peterson said they have great service, unique donuts and FLAVOR to spare.
Moon Donuts and Cafe - Buffalo, Monticello: The Moon also got multiple shout-outs, with Danielle Lowell pointing to the blueberry cake as the undisputed best she has ever had.
Luna Donuts - Apple Valley: Christina Kern is all about Luna, but says they're only open until 2 p.m., closing earlier if product sells out. "Yummy and SOOOOO fresh," she wrote.
The Donut Hole - Shakopee: Multiple nods for this donut joint. "Amazing every time," raved Tann Blahnik.
Woman Lake Lodge - between Hackensack and Longville: Chelsea Rostad and Renee Roth-Mark both swear by the lodge's homemade donuts, and say they are definitely worth a stop (or even a road trip).
Nelson Brothers Bakery/Clearwater Travel Plaza - Clearwater: Leslie Stetson Helland said you should not skip the Red Velvet Glazed.
Cold Spring Bakery - Cold Spring: Kayla Paro laid down the gauntlet... "best of all baked goods!"
Blue Egg Bakery - Elk River: Preston Heuer said the conventionals are light and tasty without being too sweet, adding that the filled donuts have lots of filling!
Bloedow Bakery - Winona: Multiple readers gave a nod to Bloedow, with Scott Davis summing their donuts up with a hashtag: #GreatnessDefined. Besides, a couple hour drive along the Mighty Mississippi would work up a powerful appetite.
Editor's note: This is by no means a comprehensive, do-all-end-all guide to Minnesota's best. Check out your options, and lay plans for Friday... when America celebrates the genius of donuts.
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