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Delicious Delights: Our Favorite Loudoun Donut Shops

Celebrate Donut Day June 2 by visiting one of these locally owned spots!

By Geri Capehart, Article sponsored by MAESEC Real Estate June 11, 2023




Donut Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than by indulging in the divine delectable donuts offered by Loudoun's locally-owned donut shops? 

Have you been to all of the locally owned donut shops in Loudoun? Join us on a delightful donut journey through Loudoun... plus we brought the jokes!




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Why did the donut go to the dentist? 
(Answer below!)


The Difference Baker

20937 Ashburn Rd Suite 130, Ashburn, VA 20147

(571) 831-3988

Thedifferencebaker.com

The donuts at this shop are the #1 seller and are free from all of the top 9 allergens!  There is a full bakery and bistro and they offer their famous fried chicken every Fryday!  This shop is family owned with Alyssa Sobecki guiding all the yummy goodness with a team of family who help contribute to all the delectable offerings.  Stop by and let them know Macaroni KID sent you. 

Review: What a find in NOVA! The Difference Baker is an amazing Dedicated Gluten-Free facility in Ashburn, VA. This was a great find on my recent trip to NOVA, and I will be back. Finding good Gluten Free baked goods is next to impossible, but not here!

Review:  This cake was the perfect size and so yummy! The donuts themselves were so moist which can be tough for GF recipes and the icing was so tasty! 

Why did the donut go to the dentist? Because it needed a chocolate filling!


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How do you know if a donut is feeling sad or tired? 
(Answer below!)





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EatLoCo's One Loudoun (Farmer's Market)

Atwater, Dr  Ashburn, VA 20147

Feedmysheeptreats.com 

These specialty donuts called cro-nuts, which are croissant donuts are delightfully delicious! Owner Kristy Taylor tells us that they take three days to make from start to finish and they are a worthwhile labor of love, as it's a family affair that makes the magic happen! The newest addition to the menu is now Supreme Croissants!  They are croissants shaped as circles, filled with a lightly sweetened cream, and dipped in high-quality chocolate with toppings.  Make sure you get out and try them at EatLoCo's One Loudoun between (9:00 am and 1:00 pm) and they will also be at Historic Manassas Farmers market (8am-1pm) and EatLoCo's MetPark farmers market (9am-1pm) on Saturdays as well.

Review: I have to second the first reviewer where as I'm from LA with so many soft donuts and these cronuts knock them all out of the park. So soft and melt in your mouth. We also love her vegan options. And we purchase the holiday packs and gift them to our neighbors for the holidays. Seriously the best in northern Virginia.

How do you know if a donut is feeling sad or tired?  Its eyes Glaze over. 



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What happened to the donut who played golf?

(Answer below!


Mocatinas

3 E Market St,  Leesburg VA 20176

703-687-4097

https://www.mocatinas.com

Mocatinas is an upscale dessert house in Downtown Leesburg Virginia. The café has a variety of specialty pastries, super creamy ice cream, milkshakes, delicious coffee, tea, chocolates, candy and a gift shop area. Mostly known for their popular macarons which are made fresh daily.  Also known for the afternoon tea events. The store was opened 3 years ago by Monica & Kevin Pindell. 

Review:Positively adorable! I had always passed by this place and thought it looked cute. The inside surpassed my expectations! The man working there was very kind (and patient, as my daughter wanted to look around at everything ) and the vanilla chai I ordered was the best I've ever had. The store is filled with unique gifts for all occasions and I definitely plan on returning before birthdays and holidays. The cafe was decorated down to every detail and kept clean. I plan on hosting my daughter's birthday party here next year. You have to try it if you haven't yet!

Review:  A very cute quaint French Macaroon place to have amazing ice cream and desserts.They also have a wonderful array of chocolate with variety of combinations..Rum and Raisin is common place. How about Whiskey and dark chocolate or Tequila and dark chocolate? Fruit sorbet with wine, Macaroons, Cotton candy, chocolates, cakes made to orderYummm.. ?

What happened to the donut who played golf?  He got a hole-in-one!



Is anyone's stomach growling yet? Just me? Mocatinas will have their commemorative Pride donuts available on June 1st and 2nd to celebrate Pride month.  Stop in and tell them Macaroni KID sent you! 


Support our Loudoun-owned donut shops on Donut Day — they not only will fill that "hole" you've had in your stomach, but you can also feel good about supporting one of Loudoun's small businesses that make Loudoun so special.

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Happy Donut Day from Macaroni KID Loudoun!