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A little circle of dough, cooked to perfection, covered with sprinkles, topped with a glaze and filled with jelly — donuts (or doughnuts, if you prefer) are one of the best things “Orange Countians” can eat. Here is a list of the best shops serving up the freshest donuts in Orange County.

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The Donuttery

17420 Beach Boulevard
Huntington Beach, CA. 92647
(714) 847-7000
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Baked fresh daily, The Donuttery offers a large variety of classic and signature donuts, pastries, bagels, and deli sandwiches. The baker and pastry chef have over 20 years of culinary experience that can be tasted in each and every tasty donut. Donuts range from traditional to concept donuts.

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Surfin’ Donuts

1822 S. El Camino Real
San Clemente, CA. 92672
(949) 492-1249
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With not just one, but two locations in south Orange County, Surfin’ Donuts is bringing OC residents the best and flakiest donuts in town. Try the fresh strawberry donut (pictured here) available at the San Clemente shop, it is to die for!

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Fill in the Hole Donuts and More

17662 Yorba Linda Boulevard
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 528-6888
www.fillintheholedonuts.com

Formerly Tom’s Donuts of Yorba Linda, Fill in Hole Donuts and More is a creative donut shop bringing the freshest and tastiest donuts to its customers. Are you in need of a donut wedding cake? Look no further than Fill in the Hole!

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Yum Yum Donuts

2441 North Tustin Avenue Ste A
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 834–9799
yumyumdonuts.com

Yum Yum brings traditional donuts to its customers like no one else can. Sweet, soft, flaky and delicious, you will not be disappointed. Get two free donuts with the purchase of every dozen. You can even call ahead to place your order and skip the lines.

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Adams Avenue Donuts

9015 Adams Avenue
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 962-8921
www.adamsavenuedonuts.com

Home of “Donuts and Derelicts,” the Adams Avenue Donuts where every Saturday morning a collection of the best hot rod, street rod, classic and specialty creation from the South Bay to Laguna gather for a free show. Grab a delicious donut or two and check out the rad cars!

Desiree Eaglin has never been known to pass up a donut. She blogs at Sarcastic, Funny and Brutally Honest. You can find her donut tweets on Twitter too.