A north Scottsdale favorite has expanded its footprint with a new Old Town store, a beloved chain is finally opening its first Arizona location, and a sister duo are selling a sweet, stretchy twist on classic doughnuts in uptown Phoenix. In Mesa, a new doughnut shop is pairing sweet treats with boozy beverages and a national chain will soon land at Desert Ridge.
Here are five new doughnut shops taking the Valley by storm.
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Outcast Doughnuts
104 W. Main St. #105, MesaThe co-owners of Gilbert's Level 1 Arcade Bar have brought another fun concept to the East Valley. Located on Main Street in downtown Mesa, Outcast Doughnuts opened in early June and serves flaky, layered doughnuts, ice cream Doughcones, coffee and sandwiches made with doughnut buns. For those looking to dial up their doughnut experience, the new shop also serves craft beer and cocktails. Customers can stop in and grab some treats to-go, or sit and enjoy their drink and dessert in the black and hot pink-decorated shop.
Chin Up Donuts
7021 East Main Street, Scottsdale
7325 East Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard, #103, Scottsdale One of the bright spots of the dark days of the pandemic was hand-delivered doughnuts from Alex McEntire. Customers could order online or message Chin Up Donuts on social media, and a few hours later she'd pull up outside with a cheery orange and pink box filled with sweet goodness. She's a little busy for personal deliveries these days. McEntire opened the second location of her doughnut shop in Old Town Scottsdale. Much like the first, the shop features bright decor and a few tables to sit and enjoy your order. Pick from sweet treats like the Lavender Fields or the rainbow-sprinkles-topped Birthday Suit or flirt with the savory side of things with the Mac and Cheese Fritter or the Pizza Party, which is topped with pepperoni and melted cheese.
The doughnuts come in the shape of eight interconnected dough balls and contain a blend of fried mochi, glaze, and different toppings.
MochiDot Donuts
MochiDot Donuts
914 East Camelback Road, #4A
Located along Camelback Road next door to Cherry Blossom Noodle Cafe sits a new doughnut shop with a twist. Sisters Nichole Williscroft and Rebeckah Lee partnered to bring one of their favorite snacks to uptown Phoenix with their new concept MochiDot Donuts. Mochi doughnuts are made with rice flour which creates their signature bouncy, slightly stretchy texture and satisfying bite. Flavors range from simple to unique with many inspired by the owners' families, which have Korean, Japanese, and Filipino heritage. Some of the rotating options include Cocoa Crunch, Strawberry Pocky, bright-purple ube, and Injeolmi, a slightly-sweet peanut butter flavor. The shop celebrated its grand opening in late March.
