Get Free Donuts in New Orleans for National Donut Day

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Keisha Smith is a Contributing Writer who attended college at Southern University A&M College in Baton Rouge. She is currently writing a book on south Louisiana culture.

Check Out These Donut Deals in New Orleans

From classic glazed gems to inventive local twists, here’s where to score the best deals in town before they vanish like powdered sugar in the wind.Krispy Kreme is leading the charge nationwide with nine tantalizing new flavors debuting exclusively for this fall edition of the holiday, including New York Cheesecake, OREO Cookies and Kreme, and Original Glazed Pumpkin Spice Cake Doughnut.

Though freebies are lighter than in June’s summer bash, participating locations still offer a free Original Glazed with any dozen purchase — perfect for stocking up on those seasonal stunners.Local favorites aren’t holding back either.

Drawing from tried-and-true Crescent City traditions, several bakeries are dishing out specials that blend Southern charm with donut devotion.

We’ve rounded up the top spots, complete with addresses and details to help you navigate the beignet-adjacent bliss.

Bakery	Deal	Location	Notes
Hurts Donut	10% of all sales donated to military charities	501 Loyola Ave., New Orleans	Honoring the original “Donut Dollies” — grab a quirky flavor like the “Dizzy Pig” while supporting a cause.
Baker’s Dozen	Free gift bag of candy for first 50 customers	3305 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson	Willy Wonka vibes await; follow their Instagram for extra surprises throughout the day.
Joe’s Cafe	Free donut hole with each “holey donut” purchase	3616 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie	Simple, satisfying, and a nod to the shop’s homemade recipe that’s been a local secret for years.
Little J’s Donuts	Free donut with any purchase (while supplies last); bulk dozen discounts	1301 Hickory Ave., Harahan	Open from 5 a.m. — call ahead at 504-470-2623 for advance orders to beat the rush.
Shipley Do-Nuts	Free glazed donut with each purchase	2561 Metairie Road, Metairie	“Crave the date” is their motto; pair it with kolaches for a savory-sweet combo.
Dunkin’	Free classic donut with any beverage purchase	Multiple locations, including 4300 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie and 31 McAlister Drive, New Orleans	Fifteenth year running the promo, plus limited-edition merch like tumblers for the true fans.
Krispy Kreme	Free donut of choice; $2 dozen glazed with any dozen purchase	825 Clearview Parkway, Metairie	Dive into those new November flavors — the Cinnamon Apple Filled is a fall must-try.

Beyond these heavy hitters, keep an eye on up-and-comers like District Donuts Sliders Brew (829 St. Charles Ave.), where gourmet twists such as crawfish boils or praline bacon donuts might snag a flash BOGO on select items, and Voodoo Doughnut (multiple spots in the French Quarter), rumored to offer a free “Voodoo Doll” with app orders today. For a beignet detour, Café du Monde’s always-open counters are buzzing, though no formal deal — just the timeless joy of chicory coffee and powdered perfection.

Final Word

Whether you’re dodging tourists on Bourbon Street or chilling in the Garden District, these deals remind us why New Orleans does indulgence like nowhere else: with a side of history, heart, and just enough jazz. Happy munching, NOLA — may your day be as hole-y as it is wholly delicious. Got a deal we missed? Drop it in the comments below!

When New Orleans’ food is mentioned on a national level, it somehow always reverts back to gumbo, which is the best around, although the city’s eateries certainly represent those dishes well, there’s so much more.

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Keisha Smith

Keisha Smith is a Contributing Writer who attended college at Southern University A&M College in Baton Rouge. She is currently writing a book on south Louisiana culture.