Grand Marais<\/a> is a Northern Minnesota resort town. It\u2019s known for some of the best foods, mostly because it\u2019s the first town most people visit right after they come off the trail. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The term trail refers to camping in the BWCA<\/a>, backpacking the Superior Hiking Trail<\/a>, or even just spending a week on the lakes fishing. Grand Marais is the first bit of civilization you see again with freshly made foods. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Everything always tastes better. At least that’s what I thought was the reason for the great food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The doughnut shop was easy to find on the main drag. Getting into the store was a different story. Word had gotten out about their doughnuts and the door was already being blocked by customers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Inside freshly made donuts filled their display cases, and they were flying off the shelves as fast as they were being made. <\/p>\n\n\n\n I had to make a split-second decision on what to get for the family since they were all waiting outside with the puppies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n I opted for a Maple Bacon Glazed raise donut for my husband, and two donut kabobs for the kids. Always best to give the kids the same thing to avoid any arguments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It was colorful so I knew it would be well received. I selected my favorite type of donut, a Bismarck, but instead of it being filled with a traditional custard, it was filled with a banana-flavored custard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I had a hunch they may not take American Express cards so I made sure I had a Visa on my just in case. My hunch was right. I was so excited to share my find with everyone we all dug right in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n My husband loved the bacon and maple donut. It ranked in the top 5 donut experiences he\u2019s had. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The kids loved the fact they had a donut on a stick, not just one, but individual ones all lined up and ready to be pulled off and eaten one by one, covered in fun sprinkles and colors.<\/p>\n\n\n My donut, on the other hand, was disappointing. The texture and donut themselves were good, but the banana flavoring was artificial. It didn’t live up to the title of “Worlds Best”. <\/p>\n\n\n\n After discussing my disappointment with my husband, he said well \u201cYou should get another one!\u201d. The sign sitting behind him on the walk-up window said, \u201cif you are not a fan\u00a0of cake donuts, you haven\u2019t tried ours.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n After a little nudge, I was on board. I walked up to the window to avoid the line inside. This time, I asked the question \u201cWhat the best cake donut you have?\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The cinnamon sugar is their top seller, so I took one to try.\u00a0 I’m so glad I went for it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n I went from disappointed, to a believer. It was a lighter cake doughnut, with a crunchier exterior similar to an old-fashioned, bathed in a coating of cinnamon and sugar just like a Tom Thumb mini donut. <\/p>\n\n\n\n I\u2019m probably not doing it justice, but when they say World’s Best, they mean it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n After our experience, we tooled around Grand Marais for a little longer before going out hiking to Devils Kettle<\/a>. On the way, I started to question what I did with Visa card I paid with. <\/p>\n\n\n\n After hiking, I gave them a quick call and confirmed I left it on the counter. I guess I was so excited to eat donuts I completely forgot to grab my credit card. <\/p>\n\n\n\n I think my subconscious just needed an excuse to go back. This time I grabbed a dozen more of those cinnamon sugar cake donuts to last us the rest of the trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Who can blame me! After all, they are the World’s Best Donuts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After falling in love with the Worlds Best Donuts in the previous year, we decided to stop back on our way up to the BWCA<\/a>. We figured it would be the perfect breakfast before we hit the trail the next morning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n We enjoyed a nice leisurely stroll through the town, got a late lunch, and swung by the World’s Best Donuts before heading out of town. COVID protocols had everyone using the outdoor window. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Unfortunately, they were running out of donuts. If you plan on going, make it a priority. Thankfully we were able to pick some up, but my favorite cinnamon sugar donut was gone. <\/p>\n\n\n\nWorld’s Best Donuts Grand Marais<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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