A prominent Portland-based donut chain with a cult-like following is heading to Dallas, and it is bringing along its signature blend of fried pastries.
Voodoo Doughnut is planning to open up a brand-new location in East Dallas at 1806 Greenville Ave. The shop is expected to open sometime in 2023 and will mark the donut chain’s 20th location nationwide, The Dallas Morning News reported. The new shop will likely be a welcomed addition to the Lower Greenville neighborhood, which is home to many of the city’s top-tier bars and restaurants.
Voodoo Doughnut already has a strong presence in Texas, with shops located in Austin, the greater Houston area, and San Antonio.
“Known for its diverse culture, from its restaurants, people, nightlife and more, we knew there was no better city for us to land for our 20th store than Dallas,” Voodoo Doughnut CEO Chris Schultz told The Dallas Express.
Some of the signature menu items at Voodoo Doughnut include the Bacon Maple Bar, a raised rectangular donut with maple frosting and bacon; the Chuckles, a raised ring with chocolate frosting, hot chocolate powder, peanuts, and chocolate drizzle; and the Voodoo Doll, a donut filled with raspberry jelly and topped with chocolate frosting and a pretzel stake.
Last year, the Bacon Maple Bar was added to the list of America’s Greatest Donuts by The Underground Donut Tour, which called it the “Greatest Maple Glazed Donut in America.” Voodoo Doughnut celebrated the honor by offering special pricing on the award-winning donut.
“We are grateful and humbled to be voted as America’s Greatest Doughnut. Often imitated, but never duplicated, the Bacon Maple Bar was where it all began for Voodoo Doughnut and has continued to set the bar for innovation and taste for every doughnut that followed,” Schultz said in a statement, per CBS 6 KOIN.
Besides its unique mix of flavorful donuts and kooky creations, Voodoo Doughnut also plans to sell more traditional pastries and old-fashioned donuts. In total, the store is expected to sell more than 50 donut varieties.
While few details are known about the new location, documents filed with the state show that construction is estimated to cost around $450,000. Once the restaurant-style donut shop is complete, the company plans to employ about 75 people, per DMN.
