15. Mrs. Johnson's Bakery
in Austin, Texas
Mrs. Johnson's Bakery has been cranking out deep-fried magic in Texas' capital since 1948 and they still turn on the signs when the doughnuts are at their hottest and freshest and goo-iest. Find the sign, find nirvana.

14. Daylight Donuts (pictured)
in Nashville, Tenn.
Daylight is a quiet international powerhouse. Started as a mom and pop outfit in 1954, Tommy and Lucille Day have opened 900 stores worldwide. But they don't grab headlines; they just focus on perfecting the doughnut.

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