Dough Hook - Salem

They have always had at least 2 vegan doughnuts when I’ve visited, sometimes as many as 6. Never had one I didn’t like. These are all raised doughnuts, very fluffy, great flavor. I would give this 5 stars if Happy Cow would let me but they only allow 5 stars to vegan places only which is unfortunate. Great places w vegan options need to be rewarded!

Very friendly. They had three vegan doughnut options the day I was there. The doughnuts were solidly legit.

Dough Hook makes the best vegan doughnuts, and the owner Lupe is happy to do so. They make their vegan doughnuts first, then their regular doughnuts as not to cross contaminate, or mix ingredients. She offers three flavors (and is always trying more), Marionberry Hibiscus, Peanut Butter, a new flavor and my favorite, Chocolate Habanero with sea salt. Get there early, the vegan doughnuts sell out fast! And they’re the same price as regular doughnuts, not the usual vegan upcharge. On occasion they bake vegan Conchas, but I have yet to be lucky enough to catch them on Concha Day. Lupe is so friendly, always smiling, and happy to chat. She even gave me bread baking tips during my last visit. I believe they are also at the Farmer’s Market downtown, and Broadway Coffeehouse now offers Dough Hook baked goods as well It is great to finally find a big, fluffy, vegan doughnut that’s not a gluten free cake doughnut. (Vegan does not equal gluten free, and vice versa).

I really enjoy these vegan doughnuts. The only downside is that they tend to sell out early in the morning, so I sometimes miss out on certain flavors or end up empty-handed as they don't restock until the next day. So far, I've been fortunate enough to try their hot cocoa, maple, and toasted coconut flavors, as well as their vegan conchas.

Everything was delicious. The apple fritters were a crowd favorite. I will definitely be returning. The other items all had a similar texture and recipe, with different flavors on top. My favorite of those was the maple.