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Realising the impact that social media has on the younger generation, doughnut specialty stores are starting to create limited edition ‘specials’ that are intended to go viral on Instagram and Facebook, thanks to their visual appeal and innovative decadence. Following the success of our first video, Hidden Ice Cream Gems in Melbourne’s CBD, the Test The Trend team decided to embark on another adventure. This time, seeking out the latest social media-worthy doughnut trends around Melbourne.

Bistro Morgan

Starting a doughnut ‘empire’ at the tender age of 15 years, Bistro Morgan has continued to grow as an incredibly successful business, with no end in sight (thank goodness). Over one thousand doughnuts are made fresh daily, to be sold in their permanent Windsor location, as well as distributed across the numerous cafes to which they wholesale across Melbourne. Boasting the use of high quality and natural ingredients in their doughnuts, the incredible lightness and fluffiness of a freshly made Bistro Morgan doughnut is unrivalled. Tapping onto the social media trend, Bistro Morgan has come up with ‘Doughnut Swords’, essentially consisting of the customer’s flavour choice of four mini doughnuts, skewered onto a stick, making the convenience of take-away even easier. A fun way to eat doughnuts whilst walking the street, or having sword fights with your mates…

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Bistro Morgan 190 High Street Prahran, VIC 3181 Ph: (+61) 434 111 246 Email: [email protected] Hours: Tues-Thurs & Sun 10am-5pm, Fri-Sat 10am-9pm.

*Note: Doughnut Swords no longer available at Bistro Morgan, as they were a limited edition item.

Goldelucks Bakeshop

An unassuming local bakery in Croydon, there is nothing spectacular about its appearance. But delve deeper, and you will discover some of the most impressive pastries in Australia. Originally put on the map thanks to their dossants (a croissant-doughnut hybrid), their latest offering is the D.S.P. (Doughnut Snack Pack), inspired by the savoury H.S.P. (Halal Snack Packs). With Nutella and vegan Oreo D.S.P.’s currently available at Goldelucks Bakeshop, these are the perfect snack or dessert to share. They plan to rotate their flavours, so stay tuned to see what they will come up with next!

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Goldelucks Bakeshop 15 The Mall Croydon South, VIC 3136 Ph: (03) 9723 6122 Hours: Mon-Fri 5:30am-5pm, Sat 5:30am-4pm, Sun 5:30am-2pm.

Daniel’s Donuts

What started as a simple concept to satisfy sweet cravings 24-hours a day has grown to become one of the most popular doughnut bakeries in Melbourne. Churning out thousands of doughnuts a day, Daniel’s Donuts operates all day and night, offering an impressive variety of filled and unfilled doughnuts. Choose from flavours including Nutella Ferrero Rocher, Blue Heaven Milkshake Custard and their most popular flavour, New Zealand Style Fresh Cream and Jam. More recently, their newest creation is the New York Cheesecake, whose incredibly light and sweet filling tastes just like a cheesecake… stuffed inside a doughnut. This is what sweet dreams are made of. But best visit during off-peak times, as it is common to find a queue going out the door of this small venue!

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Daniel’s Donuts 819 Princes Highway Springvale, VIC 3171 Ph: (03) 9547 9590 Hours: Daily 24hrs.

A special thank you to Goldelucks Bakeshop, Daniel’s Donuts and Bistro Morgan for accommodating us during filming, and for taking the time to make these creations on the day of filming.