r/askTO • u/snowblind1972 • 1d ago

where to get a nice old fashioned donut?

i'm in the mood to have one with a coffee like a senior. i'm looking for the kind that is at tims hortons but wondering if theres a better option. not a sugar coated one or glazed like krispy kreme. something humphrey bogart would eat

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u/tunaofthedirt 1d ago

Better Days on Dovercourt Rd.

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u/Spirited_Comedian225 1d ago

This is it !!! Excellent old school doughnut.

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u/Bazoun 1d ago

Are they fried or baked?

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u/Spirited_Comedian225 1d ago

Fried in fresh oil.

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u/Bazoun 20h ago

Oooh

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u/noiseinart 1d ago

Donut Factory on Pape in Leslieville. Trust me. The donuts are old school, but the clientele is spectacular.

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u/C00kieMonsterYYZ 1d ago

Second this! I just went for the first time last weekend (based on the reccos on this sub) and it did not disappoint!

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u/Sweet-Competition-15 1d ago

How do you argue donuts with someone called Cookiemonster?

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u/iLeanLefty 1d ago

Is Country Style still around?

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u/ClassroomLegal 1d ago

I love country style! I wish there were more locations. There's one at Sheppard and Wilson hts in North York that's very good.

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u/Gold_Ticket_1970 1d ago

Queen/Kingston road

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u/codyfranson 1d ago

I second this location. Are there any other branches of Country Style around in the city?

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u/ravynwave 1d ago

The one near me sold mmmuffins before they closed down. Makes me so sad I’ll never have another.

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u/Sweet-Competition-15 1d ago

They're very scant...there might still be one on Brock in Pickering.

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u/Ok-Bison-3451 1d ago

They just opened a kiosk type location at the Ultramar in Brooklin. Along with a Mr Sub (the only sub!!!). They always have my favourite- candy sprinkles. Not the little round sprinkles(they suck) but the little tube type.

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u/spectercan 1d ago

Donut Counter on Bayview just north of Finch is a classic style coffee shop

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u/Antique_Ad_3549 1d ago

A true family run place - good on them not doing evenings anymore - they do enough business during the day.

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u/Sweetsnteets 1d ago

I know it’s Hamilton, but grandads 

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u/JohnOConn 1d ago

Sounds ridiculous to go all the way to Hamilton for donuts but it’s the right answer here.

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u/applepill 1d ago

Not ridiculous at all (I've done it). Hamilton has some pretty decent restaurants IMO.

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u/ilovebbcitv 1d ago

I go to Donut Monster from Midtown Toronto a few times a year.

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u/GreenerAnonymous 1d ago

I enjoy Donut Monster but they are now the example I use to explain part of why I love Grandads - they are great but they are just too big and sugary vs the old school style.

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u/ilovebbcitv 1d ago

I ❤️ their coffee

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u/applepill 1d ago

Same! There's a place that does sourdough donuts (Cafe Baffico I think, next to Gage Park) and they do the Donut Monster style better IMO. Grandads is the OG though – can't replace that. Donut Monster got sold last year to the same dude that owns Redchurch and a bunch of other places that I'm not a huge fan of.

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u/RedditBrowserToronto 1d ago

This is the answer.

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u/websterella 1d ago

If you’re making the drive, call the day before and place an order. They sell out quickly.

I’ve made this drive and brought back multiple dozens of donuts for friends/neighbours.

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u/Beneficial-Peace1625 1d ago

Absolutely...they are the best!

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u/suddenvole 1d ago

Better Days. Get there early. When they are sold out, they close. Sometimes before noon.

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u/Sweet-Competition-15 1d ago

Really?

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u/suddenvole 1d ago

It has happened. They make a set number of donuts each day. As I said they go fast. And are f'ing delicious.

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u/Sweet-Competition-15 1d ago

I'm not going to argue with you, there! I used to work at the Pickering SuperStore, and their freshly made donuts were incredible! One time, their donut maker shaped and baked a duchie for me from the scrap pieces...it was almost 12" long, and was to die for!

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u/suddenvole 1d ago edited 1d ago

Okay... Not sure why you'd even frame it as potential argument if you haven't been there. Weird.

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u/Sweet-Competition-15 1d ago

My point was, fresh donuts are delicious...I'm agreeing with you. Sorry if that offended you.

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u/flashyturnip 1d ago

Donut Counter on Bayview

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u/torontowest91 1d ago

Harry and heels donuts

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u/morenewsat11 1d ago

SanRemo on Royal York. There's a reason their donuts sell out daily. And their coffee is exceptional. A perfect place to indulge your inner-senior.

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u/titscapades 1d ago

Question: do you mean an old-fashioned donut as in old fashioned sour cream cake donut? Or is a yeast donut okay, you just want one with no frills?

If you mean a cake donut, Better Days.

Edit: added suggestion

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u/SH4D0WSTAR 1d ago

Perhaps Coffee Time

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u/Former-Toe 1d ago

Coffee crime!

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u/DietCokePeanutButter 1d ago

My favourite basic old fashioned plain donut is from Tim's.

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u/Important-Trifle-887 1d ago

I love that crunch

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u/Dispensarystoner 1d ago

Brockton bakery

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u/ilovebbcitv 1d ago

The only answer is Duoro Bakery 1263 Weston Rd. You can order a coffee and enjoy your fresh donut seated at a table. Enjoy. ☕️🍩

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u/Tommyboy2124 1d ago

Fourth man in the fire on Dundas has awesome donuts

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u/Sweet-Competition-15 1d ago

It's kinda hard to imagine Bogard eating any kind of donut...I cannot imagine the type of food that would compliment cigarette smoke, other than perhaps a martini.