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Picture this:

A neon sign hanging in the window reads “fresh donuts” or “hot coffee.”

It’s probably open 24 hours.

It serves four or five generic types of donuts.

The coffee is the simple drip kind that you drink out of white mugs.

That type of donut shop has been around forever.

It’s your grandparent's coffee shop. There is nothing wrong with them, they get the job done. But times are changing. Donut shops are evolving.

Here are three Henderson donut shops changing the game with their creativity.

Yonutz

Yonutz donuts serve “smashed” donuts. What is that you might ask?

The process of making a smashed donut is simple.

1. Slice it
2. Fill it (this is where they get really creative)
3. Smash it
4. Top it
5. Eat it

What can you get in your smashed donut? Lots of things, including:

• Birthday Cake
• Chocolate Brownie
• Biscoff Cookie Butter
• Cookie Dough
• Cookies N Cream
• French Toast
• Kinder
• Nutella Crunch
• S’moreo
• Strawberry Shortcake

In addition to the smashed donuts, they also serve:

Smashed Milkshakes

• A Smashed milkshake is a delightful swirl of creamy milkshake topped with a donut, delivering a double dose of dessert bliss.

Ice Cream

• Many different flavors to satisfy your craving.

“Regular” Donuts

• Big donuts offer fluffy, sweet indulgence, while mini donuts provide delightful, bite-sized satisfaction, perfect for any craving.

Hours: Sunday — Thursday: 7 am — 9 pm
Friday — Saturday: 7 am — 10 pm

Address: 334 W Lake Mead Pkwy Ste 100, Henderson, NV 89015

Phone: (725) 204–8829

Website: https://yonutz.com/

Carl’s Donuts

Photo byCarl's Donuts

Unlike most places nowadays, Carl’s Donuts has been family-owned and operated since 1966. They are currently on their 3rd generation of owners.

The new generation’s leadership is best described by their motto, “tradition with a twist.”

They make classic flavors and creative creations.

They offer classics such as:

• Maple Bars
• Sugar
• Plain
• Pink Sprinkle
• Chocolate Sprincke
• Classic Glazed

As well as more creative flavors like:

• Chocolate Popper
• Glazed Tiger Tail
• Bavarian Cream Filled

Their croissants are also high-quality and creative.

• Chicken Pesto
• Nutella Cruffin
• Ham & Cheese
• Garlic Parmesan
• Turkey Jalapeno

Hours: Monday — Friday: 6 am — 2 pm
Saturday — Sunday: 7 am — 2 pm

Address: 3170 E. Sunset Road Suite F, Las Vegas, Nevada 89120

Website: https://carlsdonuts.com/

Pinkbox

Pinkbox is about as far as you can get from traditional.

Their stores are a literal pink box. If Willy Wonka made donuts, his factory would look like a Pinkbox store.

Some of their more off-the-wall creations include:

• Tutti Frutti (topped with Fruity Pebbles)
• Gimme S’more
• Love My PB&J
• Cherry Bomb
• Have a Snickers

But don’t worry, they also serve the classics such as Apple Fritters, Old Fashioned, Glazed Twists, Cinnamon Rolls, Maple Bars, and OG Glazed Rings.

Pinkbox understands that no matter their creativity, every good donut shop should have good coffee.

They serve the classics like espressos, lattes, and Americano’s. But they also put creative twists on the classics. You can check out their full coffee menu here.

Note: Pinkbox is one of the few donut places around that offers delivery.

Hours: Sunday — Saturday: 5 am — 1 am (Or until they run out.)

Address: 10510 S. Eastern Ave., Henderson, NV 89052

Website: www.pinkboxdoughnuts.com