The Salty Donut
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The Salty Donut

Miami, Florida

Photo: David B

A gourmet donut shop in Wynwood that started as a pop-up and became a destination. The flavors rotate monthly and lean ambitious — brown butter and salt, guava and cheese, maple bacon. The dough is brioche-based and made from scratch daily. It's the rare sweet spot where Instagram-worthy appearance meets actual substance.

Insider tip

The traditional glazed is the test of any donut shop, and this one passes. Then try whatever monthly special involves tropical fruit.

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