Meet your guide at the shop in the literal centre of Portland’s craft coffee roasting icons. Begin with coffee, tea, or hot cocoa at a shop that roasts its own beans, and sample some single-origin coffee so you’re ready for the sweets to come.

The itinerary will vary based on doughnut shop hours. Typically, you’ll first be introduced to a hidden gem of a shop — the one locals prefer — then head to another favourite shop (famous for their apple fritters).

Portland’s doughnut scene isn’t just about eating pastries; it’s also about the culture that makes it possible. Did you know the doughnut-loving Homer Simpson was based off a Portlander? Which came first, the Homer doughnut or the city’s doughnut boom?