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Doughnut Guide 2023
Doughnut shops around Heights, River Oaks and Montrose
1 Awesome Bites Co. On the menu: gluten-free doughnuts made Wednesdays with rotating avors Nondoughnut options: mu ns, beanie bars, ice cream and granola, with rotating cookies and cupcakes made on Thursdays and Fridays, respectively 2313 Edwards St., Ste. 185, Houston 832 582 0118 www.awesomebitesco.com Hours: Wed.-Thu. 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 9 a.m.- 9 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.-6 p.m., closed Mon.-Tue. 2 Bakery Donuts On the menu: glazed, lled, cake and dough- nut holes Nondoughnut options: mu ns, kolaches, croissants, biscuits, eclairs, apple fritters and cinnamon rolls 1203 W. 11th St., Houston 713 802 1935 Hours: 5 a.m.-3 p.m. daily 3 Christy’s On the menu: glazed, iced, cake, lled and doughnut holes Nondoughnut options: cinnamon rolls, bear claws, kolaches, croissants and apple fritters 1103 W. Gray St., Houston 713 524 4005 www.instagram.com/christysdonutshop.com Hours: Mon.-Sat. 4:30 a.m.-2 p.m, Sun. 5 a.m.-2 p.m.
4 Queen Donut Shop On the menu: glazed, iced, cake, sprinkles, jelly- lled and doughnut holes Nondoughnut options: cinnamon twists and rolls, long johns, apple fritters, croissants, biscuits and kolaches 1806 W. 18th St., Houston 713 869 2335 www.facebook.com/donutqueenhouston Hours: Mon.-Tue., Thu.-Sat. 6 a.m.-8 p.m.; Wed. 6 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun. 6 a.m.-1 p.m. 5 Tiny’s Milk & Cookies On the menu: doughnuts and doughnut holes, which are served until 2 p.m. Nondoughnut options: cookies, scones and seasonal breads, pantry staples, and ice creams 2809 Saint St., Houston 713 222 7474 www.tinysmilkandcookies.com On the menu: raised, iced, lled and cake doughnuts in traditional and specialty avors, including gluten-free mini doughnuts and vegan options Nondoughnut options: cinnamon twists and rolls, apple fritters, long johns, and kolaches 3601 Westheimer Road, Houston 713 961 9458 • www.riveroaksdonuts.com Hours: Mon.-Thu. 6 a.m.-noon, Fri.-Sun. 6 a.m.-1 p.m. Hours: 7 a.m.-9 p.m. daily 6 River Oaks Donuts
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20TH ST.
W. 18TH ST.
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T. C. JESTER BLVD. T. C. JESTER BLVD.
WHITE OAK PARK
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ELLA BLVD.
W. 11TH ST.
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Guide Whether it is a creative combination of unexpected avors or the classic, reliable glazed version, doughnuts are o ered at a number of shops in the Heights, River Oaks and Montrose area. Some shops, like Tiny’s Milk & Cookies, o er doughnuts among a wide variety of other baked goods. Others focus primarily on doughnuts themselves, with a list of co ees and kolaches to round out the menu. This guide provides a noncomprehensive list of places to grab a local doughnut, whether it is to go with co ee to start the morning or to satisfy a sweet tooth after a long day. COMPILED BY SHAWN ARRAJJ & LEAH FOREMAN 2023
WHITE OAK DR.
WASHINGTON AVE.
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Awesome Bites Co.
Queen Donut Shop
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SHAWN ARRAJJ COMMUNITY IMPACT
EDWARDS ST.
MEMORIAL PARK
SAWYER ST.
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FEATURED SHOP The DoughCone food truck
BUFFALO BAYOU PARK
The traveling food truck makes stops around Houston, including at Hermann Park and in the
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Heights, River Oaks and Montrose areas. Founded by Avneesh Oberoi, the concept centers on a made-from-scratch cinnamon sugar dough cone lled with organic milk ice cream and toppings of the customer’s choice. The truck also o ers water and orange juice, and can make a Mexican Coke oat.
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Co ee is slated to be added to the menu this summer. Locations and hours updated daily on social media 832-863-5224 www.thedoughcone.com
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SAINT ST.
W. ALABAMA ST.
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WESLAYAN ST.
HOUSTON SUPERSTORE 2410 Smith Street (713) 526-8787
WESTCOTT AND MEMORIAL 5818 Memorial Dr (713) 861-4161
SHEPHERD 1900 S Shepherd (713) 529-4849
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HEIGHTS RIVER OAKS MONTROSE EDITION • FEBRUARY 2023
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