Five donut shops in the Jackson area you will want to try on National Doughnut Day

Kiara Fleming, Mississippi Clarion Ledger
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National Doughnut Day is celebrated each year on the first Friday in June to honor the Salvation Army and Salvation Army Lassies who provided doughnuts to the troops in World War I.

The Jackson area has plenty of places offering the sweets that are worth the drive on Donut Day or any day, some even offering deals on National Doughnut Day.

Here are five places, beyond the standard Krispy Kreme or Dunkin Donuts, to enjoy a doughnut in and around Jackson that are worth the drive.

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Donut Barn 

Family-owned doughnut business that you and your family will love.

Location: 1069 US-51 Ste D, Madison

Hours: Everyday, 5 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Shipley Do-Nuts

Doughnuts topped with sprinkles are available at Shipley Do-Nuts in Ridgeland.
Doughnuts topped with sprinkles are available at Shipley Do-Nuts in Ridgeland.

Come enjoy a cup of coffee and something sweet. Founded in Texas, Shipley’s has more than 300 stores worldwide and seven locations in Mississippi.

Locations: 

Donut Palace 

It's not just a doughnut place. They also serve croissants sandwiches, burritos and more.

Locations: 

  • 119 Colony Crossing Ste 880, Madison

  • 5651 MS-25, Flowood

  • 702 E Northside Dr., Clinton

Hours: 

  • Madison — 5 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

  • Flowood — 4:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

  • Clinton — 5 a.m. to 12 p.m.

District Donuts, Sliders and Brew 

District Donuts is located in the Belhaven Town Center in the former Campbell's Donuts space at the corner of Manship and North Jefferson streets in Jackson, Miss. The New Orleans-based restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner.
District Donuts is located in the Belhaven Town Center in the former Campbell's Donuts space at the corner of Manship and North Jefferson streets in Jackson, Miss. The New Orleans-based restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner.

A large selection of creative donuts, plus sliders & coffee.

Location: 1121 N Jefferson St, Jackson

Hours: Everyday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Star Donuts and Coffee 

Known as a quiet little doughnut shop located in West Jackson, the public can come enjoy classic doughnuts.

Locations: 2920 John R. Lynch St Suite A, Jackson

Hours: Everyday, 5:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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