The North Shore Sweet Tooth Series continues with Part 3: World’s Best Donuts
World’s Best Donuts is another Grand Marais staple that has been around for a long time. Owner Dee’s grandmother opened the donut shop in 1969 and ownership has been passed down from the women in the family ever since, with Dee being a third-generation owner. The cake donut recipe used is the same as the original 1969 recipe that Dee’s grandmother started with. Over the years, the offerings have expanded from the traditional cake donuts to about 30 varieties of donuts.
So, if fudge isn’t what you need to satisfy your sweet tooth, what about donuts? Whether you’re on the hunt for a traditional Glazed Cake Donut, a Chocolate-Dipped Cake Donut, or a Cinnamon Sugar Cake Donut, they have them all. There’s more than just the traditional donuts, however! Tubby Twist? They have them! Pull-Aparts? Yup, those, too. Skizzles? Ya betcha. Turn-Overs, Muffins, Bismarks, Long Johns? Yes, yes, yes, and yes!
With so many varieties of baked goods to choose from, you couldn’t possibly go and not find something that you love. I asked the Cascade Vacation Rentals staff to name their favorites, just to see if everyone could agree on one donut that is the best…. or even just pick ONE. (Spoiler alert: no two people picked the same one and many couldn’t pick just one.)
Kat: Chocolate Donuts! If they have sprinkles that is even better. (She’s referring to Chet’s Best.)
Rista: I like the plain glazed donuts.
Sarena: Long Johns! Chocolate Knots! Anything with cream in it! Anything made of donut!
Laura: Strawberry Cream Cheese Swirl
Andrew: Raspberry Filled Bismark
Bill: Skizzle
Tami: Anything caramel or maple frosting.
Augie: Chocolate Knots
Chili: Nothing with vegetables
And me? Well, I’d have to go with the Strawberry Cream Cheese Swirl. Or, maybe the Maple Long John. The Skizzle is pretty good, too. Oh! And the Strawberry Roly Poly.
You can visit World’s Best Donuts in the little red building with white shutters seasonally from May through October at the corner of Wisconsin Street and Broadway in downtown Grand Marais. The shop opens at 6:30 AM and closing times vary. When the donuts sell out, they close up for the day. This could be at 3 PM or 5 PM. You never know, so don’t wait until the last minute to pick up your favorite donut! Also, be sure to follow them on Facebook for news and updates.