McGaugh’s was formerly known as Madison’s Shipley outpost, but people say the quality of both the cake and yeast doughnuts remains the same despite the name change. The no-frills dining room is open daily beginning at 4 a.m. with a drive-thru window for convenient distribution of its glazed, coconut iced, and cinnamon sugar doughnuts.

The family-owned spot in Mt. Juliet offers fritters, giant cinnamon rolls, and pillowy soft, fresh doughnuts — from old fashioned classics to eye-catching varieties adorned with vibrant frosting and sprinkles. Open every day from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Serving both yeast and cake doughnuts plus a croissant-doughnut hybrid they call the “doughssant” (not a cronut, they say), this Hermitage shop is a go-to for many locals. Other popular offerings include espresso eclairs and lemon twists.

Download the East Park app for pick-up or order online from the new-ish doughnut and coffee shop, specializing in brioche and cake donuts, while also conveniently serving good espresso and coffee. Several unique flavors await — like margarita brioche or an everything doughnut with cream cheese icing and everything bagel seasoning.

Texans in Tennessee know well regional chain Shipley Do-Nuts — they’ve been around since the 1930s, when they first opened in Houston selling a dozen doughnuts for just five cents. Now with over 300 franchised stores in the south, the chain is best known for its yeast doughnuts, cake doughnuts, filled doughnuts, and kolaches.

Fox’s Donut Den in Green Hills has been the OG go-to for doughnuts in Nashville for well over 30 years. Offering all the classics, they open early (5 a.m. during the week and 6 a.m. on weekends) and close late, making it a great place to grab a quick breakfast or tasty dessert on the go.