Four Places to Celebrate National Doughnut Day in Rhode Island
Looking for a sweet treat? Grab a bite at one of these local spots and get your sugar fix.
Allie’s Donuts
Opened in 1968, the local hot-spot has been a Rhode Island favorite ever since. Behind its iconic purple door and pink trim is a selection of sprinkled doughnuts and cinnamon rolls ready to be paired with a cup of hot coffee. November is here, meaning a new specialty doughnut has been added to the Allie’s menu for you to try: the cinnamon sugar cruller.
Hours: Wednesday through Sunday, 6 a.m.–2 p.m.
Details: 3661 Quaker Ln., North Kingstown, instagram.com/alliesdonutsofficial
KNEAD Doughnuts
Using local ingredients, KNEAD doughnuts is committed to bringing you treats made from scratch each morning. Located at five different Rhode Island locations, your opportunities to sink your teeth into one of KNEAD’s delicacies are everywhere. Try daring flavors like blackberry crumble or play it safe with tamer flavors like vanilla glaze, that are just as delicious.
Election Day Special: Get a star-shaped chocolate frosted doughnut with red, white and blue sprinkles.
Hours: Elmgrove Ave. and Smith St.: Daily, 7 a.m.–2 p.m.; Cromwell St.: Thursday through Sunday, 8 a.m.–1 p.m.; East Greenwich: Saturdays and Sundays, 8 a.m.–2 p.m.; Westerly, Thursday through Sunday, 8 a.m.– 2p.m.
Details: 333 Main St., East Greenwich; 16 Broad St., Westerly; 139 Elmgrove Ave., Providence; 55 Cromwell St., Providence; 900 Smith St., Providence, kneaddoughnuts.com
RI Homemade Donuts
RI Homemade Donuts was welcomed to Johnston with its grand opening in August 2022. The shop quickly climbed into the hearts of locals with its selection of light and airy treats topped in frosting and an assortment of iconic cereals and sprinkles. Inside, grab a photo op with a doughnut-decorated backdrop while trying one of their newest flavors.
Hours: Johnston: 6 a.m.–5 p.m. West Warwick: 6 a.m.–4 p.m.
Details: 265 Providence St., West Warwick; 1500 Atwood Ave., Johnston, facebook.com/rihomemadedonuts
PVDonuts
PVDonuts is proudly known for their rotating menu of hand-crafted doughnuts. Complete with dozens of unique flavors that test the limits of this timeless treat, this sweet, locally-owned shop knows no bounds. It seems there is a tasty treat for everyone at PVDonuts with an assortment of vegan, flourless, old-fashioned and brioche-style donuts accompanied by delicious fritters and ice cream sandwiches.
Hours: Wednesday through Friday, 8 a.m.–3 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Details: 158 Wickenden St., Providence, pvdonuts.com
