Adhering to the doughnut expert’s golden rule — Only Eat When Hot — this simple shop will hand roll and fry each order on demand to ensure that doughnuts are the optimum temperature and texture when entering your mouth. The ingredients and ethos are simple and fresh: The flour is stone-ground, the oil is non-GMO, the workers are paid a living wage. Order a half or whole dozen and they’ll throw in an extra ring.

Photo courtesy of Hole Doughnuts.