ICYMI: The beloved food holiday that is National Doughnut Day returns on Friday. Keeping with tradition, a number of Tampa Bay establishments — from small businesses to global chains — are set to celebrate the occasion through all sorts of sweet deals.
Use this running list of destinations around town to map out the Doughnut Day of your dreams.
All events take place June 1 unless otherwise noted.
Dough Customers can nab a complimentary classic doughnut — while supplies last. This celebration also coincides with the latest pop-up shop from the Johnny Cupcakes clothing brand. The event, which includes the release of an exclusive Doughnut Day T-shirt, runs from 5 to 8 p.m. RSVP online. All day. 2602 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa. 813-902-1979, bestdoughnuts.com.
Duffy's Sports Grill Every table is eligible for one free order of red velvet miniature doughnuts at all Duffy's locations. Served warm, the soft orbs are spun in sugar and accompanied by cream cheese icing for dipping. 1580 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa. 813-875-7340, duffysmvp.com.
Dunkin' Donuts Observed at participating locations nationwide, your choice of one free classic doughnut with the purchase of any size Dunkin' drink. All day. Various locations, Tampa Bay. dunkindonuts.com.
Five-O Donut Co. Snag a free glazed doughnut with any purchase. The small-batch doughnut shop also plans to donate a portion of its sales to the Salvation Army Sarasota. 7 a.m. 2241 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota. 941-960-1370, fiveodonutco.com.
Jupiter Donuts Buy a coffee, get a free single doughnut. It's a pretty simple score. 13002 Seminole Blvd. #7, Largo. 727-351-7025, jupiterdonuts.com.
Krispy Kreme A guest's selection of one doughnut on the house, whether you want it glazed, powdered, sprinkled or filled. No additional purchase is necessary. All day. Various locations, Tampa Bay. krispykreme.com.
Mini Doughnut Factory For a second year, this popular purveyor of bite-size doughnuts donates a percentage of the proceeds from its Tampa flagship — and its newest location in St. Pete — to the Salvation Army's Children's Services programs. 2109 S. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa. 813-254-5374, minidoughnutfactory.com.
Pair O' Dice Brewing Company Yup, a brewery made the list. Expect doughnut-inspired milkshake IPAs — brewed with oats, wheat and lactose sugar, then conditioned atop berries. Both the Donut Be Jelly (with raspberries) and the Blueberry Jam Band (with blueberries) were hopped and triple dry-hopped with Azacca and El Dorado hops. 3 p.m. 4400 118th Ave. N. #208, Clearwater. 727-755-3423, pairodicebrewing.com.
Razzle Dazzle Donuts This downtown stop for custom doughnuts regularly gives out free treats to customers with its, for lack of a better phrase, Name of the Day, which is picked at random. For example, on May 24, everyone named Jackie received a free doughnut. Who knows? Doughnut Day could be your time to shine. 316 Main St., Dunedin. 727-303-0994, facebook.com/razzledazzledonuts.
Editor's note: Know a place that's celebrating National Doughnut Day with a special promo? Send the details to CL Food & Drink Editor Meaghan Habuda at meaghan.habuda@cltampa.com.
This article appears in May 24-31, 2018.