In the religion that is Portland, Oregon, Voodoo Doughnut is the chapel.
Now with seven locations, the doughnuts at Voodoo — featuring bacon, Cap'n Crunch cereal, and formerly a Nyquil glaze— are more punk rock than artisanal.
They've been called some of the best doughnuts in America by Food & Wine, Fodor's, and Delish.
We wanted to find out why.
The sign for Voodoo Doughnut is, well, a Voodoo Doughnut — a little jelly-filled doughnut man that has a pretzel stuck in his chest.
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The interior has all sorts of zany art from local artists. People line up around the corner, especially in the summer, but on this rainy December day there was just a gaggle or two of tourists.
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Stained glass abounds.
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