The DC Traveler

I love donuts. I think it’s a genetic thing. I try to avoid them, but I have a weakness for them, a BIG weakness.

My father would start his day picking up fresh donuts just about every morning. If for some reason the shop was closed, or had run out of his favorites, his day was pretty much ruined.

Unlike most donut shops, the Fractured Prune Donut Shoppe lets you create your own.

You can select from 14 donut glazes including classics such as chocolate and maple, but some unique ones as well - banana, orange, raspberry, peanut butter, blueberry, mocha, and even mint (mint? a mint donut? That might be sacrilege).

There’s also 7 toppings to add on top of your glaze, making your donut even more calorie laden and satisfying, such as Oreo cookie and chocolate chips. And if that’s not enough, try adding one of the classic donuts sugars - powdered, granulated or cinnamon.

After watching the donuts cook in the fryer, select your glaze and toppings and eat.

They also serve bagels and sandwiches, but go for the donuts.

Fractured Prune Donut Shoppe

Area Locations

• Maryland - Halethorpe, south of Baltimore, Cloverly, College Park, Columbia, Ellicott City, Frederick, Rockville and Towson.
• Virginia - Fairfax, with new shops in Dulles and Leesburg coming soon.

Dates and Times - Hours vary, but most are open 7 days-a-week, by 7:00 a.m. and remain open until at least 7:00 p.m.

Cost - Single donuts cost under $2.00, and a dozen runs around $10.50.

Images - box, variety - once again, from Scott Ableman (dude, you have so many great DC photos - thanks again!) __________________________________________________

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