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In a country with a sweet tooth, you’re never far from a gooddonut.

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Across the U.S.,donut chainsare prolific, and many aregrowing.

Other flavors, like white chocolate lemon pistachio and blue corn blueberry lavender, are just as original.

They also offer mini donuts, which are great for those looking for a smaller snack.

Ema in Houston, Texas

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Lovebirds in Kittery, Maine

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Whoo’s Donuts in Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Surf Rat Donuts in Cayucos, California

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Good Dough in Jacksonville, Florida

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Guru Donuts

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General Porpoise in Seattle, Washington

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Wall Drug in Wall, South Dakota

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Cherbourg Cyprus in Cincinnati, Ohio

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Five Daughters Bakery

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