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Where to find fresh donuts in Greenville, SC

We’re highlighting businesses in Greenville, SC and across the Upstate serving fresh doughnuts with creative toppings.

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Scout’s offers gluten free on Fridays and Saturdays.| Photo by Scout’s Doughnuts

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Donuts make us go nuts, and the Upstate has no shortage of spots to indulge in this sweet treat.

When you donut want to leave GVL

Scout’s, 1700 E. North St., Greenville | With a shiny new storefront opening Saturday, June 15, there will soon be a new space with seating to enjoy this fan-favorite cronut. ICYMI, we woke up before the sun to make donuts with the team and do a Q+A with owners JP and Ryland Rainsford.

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A sneak peek of Scout’s new space, opening soon. | Photo by GVLtoday

Parlor Doughnuts, 1901 Laurens Rd., Greenville | Just opened, this doughnut shop features fresh layered doughnuts, and vegan, gluten-friendly + keto-friendly doughnuts.

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Our coffee pick: An iced maple and brown sugar latte.

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Duck Donuts, 3935 Pelham Rd., Ste. J, Greenville | Started in the Outer Banks’ Duck, NC, this locally-owned shop features warm, fresh, made-to-order donuts — you can also find its food truck at Scuffletown Food Truck Park + soon at a forthcoming location on Augusta Road.

HenDough, Gather GVL, 126 Augusta St., Unit 13, Greenville | What goes better with chicken than a fresh donut?

Mochibees Donut Cafe, 1270 Woodruff Rd., Greenville | Swing by for a chewy mochi donut and a boba tea.

A-glaze-ing Upstate donut shops

Mochinut, 1300 SC-14, Ste. C, Greer | These uniquely chewy donuts are made of mochi and topped with different flavors like ube.

Big Apple Donuts, 219 W. Butler Rd., Mauldin | Try a “fancy” donut or stick with original glazed at this family-owned shop.

Maverick’s Donut Company, 117 Batesville Rd., Ste. 102, Simpsonville | This Canada-based donuts chain chose Greenville as its first US location.

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Which Maverick Donut would you choose? | Photo by GVLtoday

Lickin Good Donuts, 926 NE Main St., Ste. G, Simpsonville | Find fresh donuts with unique toppings at this shop under the “DONUT” sign.

You Drive Me Glazy, The Silos, 122 Folger Ave., Unit G, Easley | Create your own dozen gourmet mini donuts.

The Donut Wagon, Food truck | You’ll find this truck popping up to serve glazed and specialty donuts.

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