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🍩 Delicious Delights: Our Favorite Donut Shops in Northern AA County

Celebrate Donut Day on Friday June 2 by visiting one of these small locally owned shops!

By Laura McElwain Colquhoun, Publisher Mom, Macaroni KID Pasadena-Severna Park-Glen Burnie May 31, 2023

Donut Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than by indulging in the divine delectable donuts offered by locally-owned donut shops in Pasadena, Severna Park, Glen Burnie and surrounding areas? 

Have you been to all of the locally owned donut shops in our area? Join us on a delightful donut journey through Pasadena, Severna Park, Glen Burnie and surrounding towns... plus we brought the jokes!



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Why did the donut go to the dentist? 
(Answer below!)

3B's Bakery

8711 Fort Smallwood Rd, Pasadena

3B's is a family favorite! Locally and family-owned, I love its old school donut shop feel. Donuts are soft and fresh, and the glazed donuts melt in your mouth.

Note: they only make donuts on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and is cash only. 


Arundel Donuts

7958 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd, Glen Burnie

Arundel Donuts has seriously one of the best pastries I've ever eaten -- their cronuts (donuts made with croissant dough) are out-of-this-world delicious. They are small family-owned and make you feel welcomed.

Note: because their donuts are so popular, they often sell out. You need to get there early for the best selection! It's also a bit hard to find and it takeout only.



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How do you know if a donut is feeling sad or tired? 
(Answer below!)

Carlsons Donuts 

7846 Telegraph Rd, Severn

A local favorite since 1981, Carlsons Donuts is known for the apple fritters and marshmallow filled donuts. Get there early to get the best choice, though, as they can often sell out.  

Note: It's cash only.




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What happened to the donut who played golf?

(Answer below!)

Donut Shack

497 Ritchie Hwy, Severna Park

My family and I love going to this Severna Park institution for their great variety of delicious donuts! We love supporting Donut Shack not only because their donuts are amazing, but it's owned by local couple, who are active in the community and support a lot of local organizations. 

Order online, and get your donut fix in person or delivery. Or when you walk in and order, get 50 cents off any donut or coffee purchased in store. Also, unlike many donuts shops they are open all afternoon. Hours are from 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Donut Day Special: order a dozen donuts and get a single donut free!


Quad Donuts & Deli

401 Headquarters Dr # 108, Millersville

I love the no-frills charm of this small 35 year-old staple in Millersville! Wonderful fresh donuts and other pastries are made daily. If you go during breakfast time, there is also a nice breakfast menu of hot selections. 

Quad Donuts & Deli is open until late afternoon for lunch, so grab a donut then too, if they're still available, that is!


Is anyone's stomach growling yet? Just me? 

Support our area's one-of-a-kind locally-owned donut shops on Donut Day — they not only will fill that "hole" you've had in your stomach, but you can also feel good about supporting small businesses that make our area in northern Anne Arundel County so special.

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Happy Donut Day from Macaroni KID Pasadena-Severna Park-Glen Burnie!

Joke answers: 

Why did the donut go to the dentist? Because it needed a chocolate filling! How do you know if a donut is feeling sad or tired? Its eyes glaze over.  What happened to the donut who played golf? He got a hole-in-one!