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National Donut Day Treats and Local Favorites on Long Island | Howard Hanna Coach Realtors

Remember, remember, the fifth of November—and remember to get yourself a donut, because it's National Donut Day! There are plenty of places on Long Island for donuts and other treats, and our REALTORS® know all the best spots. Here are some of our favorites.

Duck Island Bread Company - Huntington, NY

212 Wall St., Huntington, NY 11743

An artisanal, European-style bakery, Duck Island Bread Company is known for its fresh bread and also serves cookies, cakes, sandwiches, and, of course, doughnuts. The menu changes day to day, but some of their regular donut offerings include:

  • Boston cream
  • Chocolate-raspberry
  • Jelly-filled

Plus pastries like sticky buns or pain au chocolat. Located near Huntington homes for sale, everything is handmade fresh daily.

Dortoni Bakery - East Norwich, NY

6247 Northern Blvd., East Norwich, NY 11732

If you're feeling fancy, Dortoni Bakery is a great place to indulge. Their decadent cakes are hand-decorated, and their macarons are light and airy. And they have a variety of donuts and other pastries, including:

  • Raspberry crumb squares
  • Chocolate croissants
  • Apple turnovers

Located near East Norwich homes for sale, be sure to try their paczki, a sugar-dusted, jelly-filled donut that melts in your mouth.

Tulip Bake Shop - Floral Park, NY

138 Tulip Ave., Floral Park, NY 11001

The pastries at Tulip Bake Shop are baked with butter and love—and you'll feel that love when you bite into one of their jelly donuts. Handmade, coated with sugar, and filled with delicious jam, they're to die for, as are their eclairs, their cream puffs, and their raspberry cheese rings. Located near Floral Park homes for sale, they also offer gluten-free options.

Front Street Bakery - Rockville Centre, NY

51 Front St., Rockville Centre, NY 11570

Since 1946, Front Street Bakery has been serving fresh, high-quality baked goods near Rockville Centre homes for sale. They have cakes, pies, and cookies, but it's their donut holes that will have you coming back for more. The menu rotates, so what they have depends on what day you come in, but it can include things like:

  • Nutella
  • Peanut butter and jelly
  • Salted caramel
  • Cinnamon Sugar

And while you're there, be sure to try their dot cookies—another house specialty!

The Whisk Bakery - Smithtown, NY

975 W. Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown, NY 11787

The donuts at The Whisk Bakery are so beautifully decorated, you'll almost feel bad biting into one—almost. They're also delicious, so you'll want to get at least half a dozen. Located near Smithtown homes for sale, The Whisk is a combination bakery and ice cream shop, serving things like:

  • Sundaes
  • Milkshakes
  • Oreo cupcakes
  • Custom-decorated birthday cakes

And don't forget to try their milk and cookies. They also serve amazing coffee—from espressos to cappuccinos to affogatos—which pairs well with their donuts.

Cake Fairyland - Stony Brook, NY

1320 Stony Brook Road, Stony Brook, NY 11790

If you like filled donuts, head to Cake Fairyland. Located in the Coventry Commons Center near Stony Brook homes for sale, they have matcha cream puffs, steamed buns with coconut and pineapple, black sesame buns, and more. Plus other delicious desserts like egg tarts, ube cheesecake, or lemon mascarpone tiramisu. Everything is beautifully decorated and irresistible, straight out of a fairy story.

Find Your Home on Long Island

These are just some of the places on Long Island to get donuts and other delicious treats. Whether you're looking for Nassau County homes for sale or Suffolk County homes for sale, there's a house that's perfect for you. Contact us to find a home you'll love in a neighborhood that has everything you need.

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