Long Island, NY – May 31, 2018 – It’s the day that those of us with a sweet tooth note on our calendars every single year- June 1 marks the return of National Doughnut Day, the eponymous annual event that pays homage to everyone’s favorite circular, frosted, and jelly-or-cream-filled treat: the doughnut.
The event that finds its roots in the 1930’s, when the Chicago branch of The Salvation Army started it to honor members who had braved the frontlines of World War 1 while serving doughnut to our soldiers. National Doughnut Day has since endured and evolved over the years, attracting the attention of the general populace and eventually becoming a national phenomenon. And why not? After all, considering the vast number of varieties that this tasty treat comes in – limited only by the imaginations of bakers everywhere – doughnuts are one of the most popular snack items going nationwide, and as National Doughnut Day continuously gained traction over the years, more and more doughnut stores started offering free doughnuts, eventually cementing the tradition in the public consciousness.
Of course, you’re not reading this article for a history lesson, and you’re certainly not here to be told that doughnuts taste good; you most likely are already well aware of that! No, you’re here because the headline promised the locations of free doughnuts being offered to Long Island residents, and it’s time to deliver. There are a number of merchants who will be participating in National Doughnut Day giveaways this Friday, June 2, and LongIsland.com is here to offer a comprehensive list of where you can get your hands on these doughy discs of delight.
- Dunkin’ – Participating Dunkin’ locations nationwide are offering guests a free classic donut of their choice with the purchase of any beverage, while supplies last, on Friday, June 2. To find the Dunkin’ nearest you, just click here.
- Krispy Kreme – On Friday, get a free doughnut of any kind, no purchase necessary. Also, if you buy any dozen donuts, you get a dozen original glazed donuts for $2. If you’re not sure where to look, here’s a handy link to their store locator.
- Duck Donuts – Get a free cinnamon sugar donut on Friday, June 2, at Duck Donuts shops. No purchase necessary. To find the Duck Donuts nearest you, here’s a link to their store finder.
- Taco Bell – The Mexican-style fast food chain has a National Donut Day deal on DoorDash, GrubHub, other delivery services. Get free Cinnabon Delights with any order of $20 or more.
- Tim Hortons – It’s not for free, but to celebrate National Doughnut Day Tim Hortons is bringing back their Walnut Crunch and Cherry Stick doughnuts for a limited time. Click here to find the Tim Horton’s nearest to you.
Of course, there may be other local, independently-owned bakeries and doughnut shops getting in on the National Doughnut Day action; if there’s one such establishment near you, we’d appreciate you sharing below in the comments so that others will be aware of where the delicious goods are. From all of us at LongIsland.com, enjoy your doughnuts…but try not to overdo it!
