Take The Iowa Donut Trail For A Delightfully Delicious Day Trip
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so why not make a day out of tracking down the best breakfast sweets in Iowa? This Iowa Donut Trail will take you to some legendary bakeries in the Hawkeye State that are known for kicking off the day in the sweetest way.

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Daylight Donuts is a counter-serve bakery where you can grab a cup of coffee and a homemade donut to start your adventure along our Iowa donut trail. Try one of their strawberry frosted donuts to kick off your day.
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Hurts Donut Co is known for making gigantic, sugary, sweet donuts. Try one of their featured flavors and you'll be impressed with their fluffy texture and fresh frosting.


This La Porte City bakery has been around forever, and even though it's changed hands a few times, the quality of their baked breakfast treats has never waivered. Try a donut alongside a hearty breakfast, or treat yourself to a cinnamon twist.

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Icon Donuts is truly a Waterloo legend! They're famous for their outrageous toppings and overloaded donuts, like the bacon topped treat or a death-by-chocolate dark donut. These are so rich and flavorful that you'll be tempted to eat enough to make you sick!


Customize you box of mini donuts at this adorable little bakery in Ames. Whether you're looking for a candy-coated treat or a classic old fashioned style donut, you'll find endless options here.


Since the 1940s, families have been making the trek to Hiland Bakery for their famous old fashioned glazed donuts. Forget the fancy toppings and go for the original here.
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Main Street Donuts is slowly becoming a legendary Iowa bakery, with a couple of locations popping up across the state. This successful donut shop is known for making tasty classics and over-the-top originals, and you'll want to take a box home to share with everyone.
If you’re giddy just thinking about a food-themed road trip, consider adding This Mouthwatering Taco Trail In Iowa to your agenda for this year, too!
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