National Donut Day 2023 deals: Here's where to get free donuts in Jacksonville

Gary T. Mills, Florida Times-Union
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For some, every Friday is donut day. But if you need an excuse to treat yourself to a donut (or a dozen), here’s a good one: Friday, June 2, is National Donut Day 2023.

And some local shops and national chains are celebrating by offering free donuts, specials on dozens, and more. Here are some of the deals we’ve found.

Dunkin’ Donuts

Multiple area locations 

Dunkin' -- Saint Johns
Dunkin' -- Saint Johns

At participating locations, get a free classic donut with the purchase of any beverage, while supplies last on Friday.

Krispy Kreme

Multiple area locations 

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts' Original Glazed Doughnuts.
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts' Original Glazed Doughnuts.

Get a free doughnut of any kind – including its seasonal Banana Pudding, Strawberries & Kreme, Key Lime Pie and Chocolate Kreme Pie doughnuts – on Friday. Or get a dozen Original Glazed doughnuts for just $2 when you buy any dozen doughnuts.

Duck Donuts

13820 Old St. Augustine Road 

A Candied Lime doughnut, one of the seasonal offerings at Duck Donuts, is nestled between other doughnut selections.
A Candied Lime doughnut, one of the seasonal offerings at Duck Donuts, is nestled between other doughnut selections.

Get a free Cinnamon Sugar Donut on Friday, no purchase necessary.

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The Mini Bar

10618 Deerwood Park Blvd. 

The Mini Bar is known for its mini donuts.
The Mini Bar is known for its mini donuts.

Get a free Cinnamon Sugar Donut with any purchase on Friday. Also, look for specials on Caramel Macchiato, Guava Cream Cheese and Bday Crumble donuts.

Old Soul Donut Co.

11230 New Berlin Road 

Freshly made daily yeast and cake donuts as well as bear claws, cinnamon rolls and Texas-style kolaches sell out fast at newly opened Old Soul Donut Co., 11230 New Berlin Road in North Jacksonville.
Freshly made daily yeast and cake donuts as well as bear claws, cinnamon rolls and Texas-style kolaches sell out fast at newly opened Old Soul Donut Co., 11230 New Berlin Road in North Jacksonville.

Get 6 free donut holes with any purchase, while supplies last, on Friday.

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Cinotti’s Bakery

1523 Penman Road, Jacksonville Beach 

Glazed pumpkin doughnuts at Cinotti's Bakery, 1523 Penman Road, Jacksonville Beach.
Glazed pumpkin doughnuts at Cinotti's Bakery, 1523 Penman Road, Jacksonville Beach.

The Jacksonville Beach bakery known for its pumpkin donuts is giving fans an early taste of the favorite fall treat on Friday. Offered by the dozen only and by advance orders only. Other flavors offered on a walk-in basis include blueberry, strawberry, red velvet and more.

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Looking for some of the city's other great donut shops? Here are some of our favorites.

Daily Donuts

1513 Park Ave., Orange Park 

The Donut Shoppe

1535 University Blvd. N. 

Apple fritters, or "Uglies," are one of the most popular offerings at The Donut Shoppe in Arlington.
Apple fritters, or "Uglies," are one of the most popular offerings at The Donut Shoppe in Arlington.

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Good Dough

1636 Hendricks Ave. 

Good Dough's brioche and old-fashioned doughnuts.
Good Dough's brioche and old-fashioned doughnuts.

Island Donuts

363 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach; 400 A1A Blvd., St. Augustine Beach 

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Strawberry lemonade donuts sit on a cooling rack at Island Donuts in Atlantic Beach, Fla.
Strawberry lemonade donuts sit on a cooling rack at Island Donuts in Atlantic Beach, Fla.

Parlor Doughnuts

528 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach; 585 SR 13 N., St. Johns 

Parlor Doughnuts is known nationwide for its unique layered doughnuts.
Parlor Doughnuts is known nationwide for its unique layered doughnuts.

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Shipley Do-Nuts

12667 Beach Blvd. 

Classic glazed doughnuts are among the more than 60 varieties of doughnuts, kolaches, and other pastries on the menu of the Shipley's Do-Nuts shop coming soon to 12667 Beach Blvd., at Tamaya Market shopping center in Jacksonville.
Classic glazed doughnuts are among the more than 60 varieties of doughnuts, kolaches, and other pastries on the menu of the Shipley's Do-Nuts shop coming soon to 12667 Beach Blvd., at Tamaya Market shopping center in Jacksonville.

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