Take The New Mexico Donut Trail For A Delightfully Delicious Day Trip
By Courtnie Erickson|Published March 22, 2021
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Courtnie Erickson
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From Southern Utah to the Panhandle in Idaho, Courtnie Erickson has lived in what she believes are the best (and the most beautiful!) areas in the country. She graduated with a journalism degree from Utah State University and has more than 15 years of professional writing experience. You’ll likely see her with a Dr. Pepper in her hand and a pair of running shoes on her feet. Courtnie is a writer and editor at OnlyInYourState.
There is nothing like a warm, fresh donut to satisfy your taste buds. New Mexico is home to some of the best donut shops that will satisfy your cravings any time of the day. Hop in your car and take this delicious road trip around the state to enjoy some of the best small fried cakes around.
Lovin Oven Bakery provides a wide assortment of homemade, fresh donuts. This is a family-owned and operated bakery and you will not leave disappointed. If you are looking for a few other baked goods to enjoy as you drive, grab a slice of pie, a roll, bizcochito, and empanadas from this bakery.
If you are looking for donuts with unique flavors and only the best ingredients, Whoo’s Donuts in Santa Fe will not disappoint. Each donut is packed with rich flavors and there is a long list of donuts to choose from each day. Try the most popular flavor at this donut shop — blue corn blueberry lavender.
Not only will you find traditional flavors such as maple and chocolate at Rebel Donut, but you will also find donuts with a bit of a surprise. If you are truly feeling like a rebel, you may want to try a radical donut, which are special edition donuts that are only available for a limited time. Rebel Donut has two locations in Albuquerque and this bakery offers vegan, gluten-free, and custom donut options.
Satisfy your sweet tooth at Bristol Doughnut Company in Albuquerque. It doesn’t matter if you are looking for sweet, savory, or spicy, you’ll find the perfect donut at this shop. After just one bite into your donut, you may find yourself heading back for seconds. You can find vegan, gluten-free donuts on this donut shop’s menu.
You may find a new favorite donut at La Fiesta Bakery in Las Cruces. Since 2007, this bakery has won several awards and after just one bite, you will quickly see why. For a heavenly treat, try both the yeast-raised donut and a cake donut.
You may have a difficult time choosing the perfect donut at Bosa Donuts in Las Cruces. Each donut is made to perfection. You will find a variety of donut types including donut holes, bear claws, traditional yeast-raised donuts, and much more.
The minute you walk into Roswell Donuts Shop, the smell will make your mouth water. This donut shop specializes in both cake and yeast-raised donuts and you will find a delicious assortment that will make it hard to choose the donut you want to devour. As you plan this stop on your trip, make sure to pay attention to the time, as this donut shop closes at noon each day.
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If you are looking for a full entrée as you enjoy this donut trail, here are 11 restaurants in New Mexico you won’t want to miss.
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