Doughnut bakery12 South$$$$
Five Daughters Bakery
The 100 Layer Donut, a croissant-doughnut hybrid, is the draw at this family-run 12 South shop. Readers' favorite doughnut in 2025.
#3 in Bakeries + sweets
What to get
- 100 Layer Donut (croissant-doughnut hybrid)
- Vegan or paleo doughnuts
Insider tip
Family-owned, founded in 2015 by Isaac and Stephanie Meek. The vegan and paleo doughnuts come out of a shared kitchen, so treat them as a preference, not allergy-safe (official site).
Heads up
Shop hours weren't readable on the official site; check Google.
Find it
- Phone
- (615) 490-6554
- Website
- fivedaughtersbakery.com
- Reservations
- walk-in only
Recognition
Checked Oct. 1, 2026. Ratings are a snapshot from Google and Yelp; ranks are ours (how we rank). Something out of date? Tell us.
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