FAQ | Daddy O Doughnuts (2024)

Q: What are your Hours of Operation?

We are open Tuesday to Friday 10am-7pm, Saturday & Sunday 10am to 6pm. We are closed on Mondays.

Q: How much is a Doughnut?

A: Regular doughnuts are $4 each, Premium Doughnuts are $5 each. Vegan Doughnuts are $4.50 each Premium Vegan doughnuts are $5-$5.50 each. Vegan Fritters are $5.75 each. Dots are $1 each.

Q: Is there a discount if I buy a dozen?

A: No, we do not offer a discount for purchases of a dozen. However. there is no tax charged on doughnuts if you purchase 6 or more.

Q: Do you have Vegan Options?

A: Yes, we make a small selection of vegan doughnuts that are dairy free. If you have a dairy allergy, we do not recommend consuming our products. Our facility is NOT a Nut/Tree Nut/Wheat/Dairy/Eggs/Citric Acid free environment, and we cannot guarantee that there has not been any cross contamination.

Q: Do you have Gluten Free Products?

A: No, we do not make any Gluten Free products. If you have a Wheat allergy, we do not recommend consuming our products. Our facility is NOT a Nut/Tree Nut/Wheat/Dairy/Eggs/Citric Acid free environment, and we cannot guarantee that there has not been any cross contamination.

Q: Are you Peanut/Tree Nut Free?

A: No, we are not a Nut Free Facility. If you have a Peanut or Tree Nut allergy, we do not recommend consuming our products. Our facility is NOT a Nut/Tree Nut/Wheat/Dairy/Eggs/Citric Acid free environment, and we cannot guarantee that there has not been any cross contamination.

Q: Do you have diabetic options?

A: Sorry, no we do not.

Q: Can doughnuts be put aside for later pick up? Can we hold doughnuts to be picked up later? Can I place an order for today?

A: No sorry we do not take orders or hold doughnuts on the same day, even with payment. Doughnuts are available for walk-in purchases. To place an order for doughnuts please send an email request to [emailprotected] or click on the “Contact Us” section to send a request through the website. Please include the following information:

  1. Requested order date
  2. Preferred pick-up time (12pm-5pm)
  3. Number of Doughnuts/British Items required
  4. Doughnut flavour selections
  5. Any additional information requests

Order spaces are limited and must be prepaid in advance via e-transfer to receive confirmation.

Q: How can I place an order?

A: To place an order for doughnuts please send an email request to [emailprotected] or visit our website at www.daddyodoughnuts.com

Please include the following information:

  1. Requested order date
  2. Preferred pick-up time (12pm-5pm)
  3. Number of Doughnuts/British Items required
  4. Doughnut flavour selections
  5. Any additional information requests

Order spaces are limited and must be prepaid in advance via e-transfer to receive confirmation.

Q: Do you make Custom or Mini doughnuts?

Custom doughnuts range in price from $4.50 to $10 each depending on the details and prep work involved. We do make mini doughnuts for custom orders. Mini doughnuts are $3.00(Reg) $3.75(Vegan); premium flavours would be $3.50 each, premium vegan $3.75 each for flavours from the menu. Unfortunately, Stuffed doughnuts, Fritters and Bob Marley’s are not available in the mini size. Any requests for flavours that are not on the menu are considered custom. Custom orders require a minimum of 1 week’s notice. Order spaces are limited and must be prepaid in advance via e-transfer to receive confirmation.

Q: Do you cater doughnuts for weddings/Corporations or large orders?

A: Yes, we do! Large volume/corporate or wedding orders a week minimum notice is require but is subject to availability.A deposit of $50 is required to secure larger volume/corporate/wedding orders. A deposit may also be required for some custom orders. Placing a deposit in advance will ensure the order date is confirmed.

Q: Do you offer delivery?

A: No we do not offer delivery. We are open for walk-in service daily.

Q: Where are you located?

A: We are located at 5-589 North Service Road in Mississauga near the QEW and Cawthra Road.

Q: Do you have a menu, does it change? What is on the menu?

A: Our menu changes every month. Some doughnuts are always on the menu: Homer Simpson, Maple Bacon, Plain Jane, Strawberry Bob Marley, Lemon/or Lime Bob Marley and Carrot Cake.

Q: What is a Bob Marley?

A: A Bob Marley is a round traditional English Jam doughnut (usually Strawberry filled) we call them Bob Marley’s cause “they be jam-in” 😉

Q: Do you make your doughnuts fresh every day? Do you sell day-old doughnuts?

A: Our doughnuts are made fresh everyday. We make our dough 24 hours in advance for a slow cold proof rise. We do not sell day old doughnuts.

Q: When did you open?

A: Daddy O was established in 2013 by Sarah and Aaron Harris with a small booth at the Port Credit Farmer’s Market. We slowly built up our clientele and opened our first location at 5-589 North Service Road on July 9, 2016.

We offer a variety of gourmet handmade doughnuts and British Baked goods made fresh daily. We also offer a small variety of vegan doughnuts. We also sell British imported good including a variety of chocolates, crisps, drinks, cookies, and other British items.

Q: Are all your doughnuts filled/stuffed?

A: Some of our doughnuts are filled with jams, curds, whipped cream, chocolate bars etc. Some of them are just ring doughnuts topped with delicious goodness! Some people like their doughnuts filled some people do not. Some people like their doughnuts with crazy or inventive toppings, some just prefer the simplicity of the Plain Jane doughnut.

Q: Are your doughnuts Baked or Fried?

A: Our doughnuts are always fried! In our opinion ALL doughnuts are fried…baked doughnuts are not doughnuts they are cupcakes shaped like doughnuts! ☺

Q: What’s the most popular doughnut?

A: Our most popular doughnut is the Homer Simpson, which is a Pink Vanilla Dip. Simple but amazing!

FAQ | Daddy O Doughnuts (2024)

FAQs

Who ate the first donut? ›

While food resembling doughnuts has been found at many ancient sites, the earliest origins to the modern doughnuts are generally traced back to the olykoek (“oil(y) cake”) Dutch settlers brought with them to early New York (or New Amsterdam).

How many donuts does the average person eat? ›

I wouldn't be surprised. There are roughly 300 million Americans. For us to consume 10 billion doughnuts, that would mean each of us consumes about 33 a year on average.

Why were donuts called oily cakes? ›

They Were Originally Called "Oily Cakes"

The first donuts were made in the early 1800s. They were called "oily cakes" because they were deep-fried and covered in oil. The donuts were meant to be a treat for those who couldn't afford luxuries like sugar and flour.

Why was it named donuts? ›

Why are donuts called donuts and not toruses? The name came from dough +‎ nut (c. 1809) because they were originally small, nut-sized balls of fried dough (the word “nu*t” also had an earlier sense of a “small rounded cake or cookie”). The toroidal shape only became common in the 20th Century.

Who eats the most doughnuts? ›

Per capita, Canadians eat the most doughnuts compared to all world countries. The large number of Tim Hortons restaurants in Canada (over 4,600) significantly contributes to this consumption rate.

What is a donut without a hole called? ›

Jelly Doughnut

These classic doughnuts are typically round without a hole in the middle, and generally leavened with yeast. The center is stuffed with jelly, jam, or preserves (and sometimes chocolate!), giving you a burst of flavor with each bite.

What is the oldest type of donut? ›

Dutch settlers brought olykoek ("oil(y) cake") to New York (or New Amsterdam) in the early 18th century. These doughnuts closely resembled later ones but did not yet have their current ring shape.

Which states eat the most donuts? ›

Wyomingites eat the most doughnuts

It's closely followed by North Dakota, Oklahoma, Missouri, and Utah.

What did Dunkin donuts used to be called? ›

Bill Rosenberg opened Open Kettle in 1948, a restaurant selling donuts and coffee in Quincy, Massachusetts (a suburb of Boston), but he changed the name in 1950 to Dunkin' Donuts after discussing with company executives.

How unhealthy is a donut? ›

The sugars in donuts can become a risk factor for gum inflammation and cavities. And keep in mind that one donut can contain as much sugar as a chocolate chip cookie, or even more. The amount of sugar and cream in your coffee can likewise increase cavity-causing bacteria.

What are some fun facts about donuts? ›

16 Delicious and Fun Facts You Didn't Know About Donuts
  • Americans Consume Over 10 Billion Donuts Every Year. ...
  • Cops Do Love Donuts. ...
  • Donuts Were Declared the “Hit Food of the Century” ...
  • A Ship Captain Invented the Holes in Donuts. ...
  • Donuts Were Served as Comfort Food During World Wars. ...
  • Donuts Can Help You Get in Character.
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What does the 🍩 mean? ›

The Doughnut emoji 🍩 depicts a doughnut, a commonly eaten baked good. It is commonly used to represent real and metaphorical doughnuts, breakfast, bakeries and baked foods, snacks, coffee breaks, The Simpsons, and negative stereotypes of police officers.

Why do donuts have holes? ›

To fully cook the insides of the dough, the dough would have to stay in the oil for a longer time, which would lead to the outsides becoming burnt. Punching a hole in the middle of the dough, however, allows the insides and the outsides to cook evenly, creating a perfect donut.

What is special about doughnut? ›

To start with the basics, a doughnut is a sweet pastry that is usually ring-shaped—with a hole in the middle—and deep-fried to golden perfection. Some professional bakers will intentionally design them into oval shapes and fill them with light fruit fillings or custards.

What are some health facts about doughnuts? ›

Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned), 1 doughnut, medium (3-1/4" dia)
Protein (g)2.35
Energy (kcal)197.87
Sugars, total (g)10.58
Fiber, total dietary (g)0.7
Calcium, Ca (mg)20.68
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What are some interesting facts about Krispy Kreme? ›

11 Things You Didn't Know About Krispy Kreme
  • Krispy Kreme has been making donuts for almost 80 years. ...
  • The Original Glazed are the top sellers. ...
  • The recipe is a Southern secret. ...
  • The donuts taste best at a very specific temperature. ...
  • Krispy Kreme is big on coffee, too. ...
  • The lines can get insane.
May 11, 2016

What is a fun fact about Donut King? ›

The first Donut King store opened in Sydney in 1981 and ever since, Donut King has continued to grow, making us the biggest and best donut empire the country has ever seen! Sharing our passion for all things donuts throughout Australia and around the globe is one of our main goals.

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