Castles are a bit hard to come by in the Mountain State. It’s not impossible to track one down, mind you. Berkeley Springs has a castle. There’s a castle for rent on Airbnb. There’s a castle-like ruin in Wheeling.
And then there’s the castle in Parkersburg, West Virginia. Yes, really, Parkersburg. JR’s Donut Castle, that is.
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JR’s Donut Castle, perched regally at 3318 Emerson Avenue, is a true donut kingdom.
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Their original glaze donut is phenomenal, and the most popular item on the JR’s Donut Castle Menu.
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But don’t let the name fool you; while this restaurant is, indeed, inside of an actual castle, the menu here includes far more than just donuts.
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For the past five decades, JR’s Donut Castle has been baking up the freshest, most delicious variety of donuts, breads, pepperoni rolls, cakes, pies, and pastries the Parkersburg area has ever known.
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In fact, JR’s Donut Castle was named best bakery in the entire state of West Virginia by West Virginia Living Magazine. It’s that good.
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All the items in the bakery case at JR’s are made fresh from scratch every single day.
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What’s more, all the recipes are the same original ones you remember from way back the first time you ever visited this store, two generations of family owners ago.
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Don’t miss the chance to try a slice of pie. Or a cannoli. Or a massive cinnamon roll.
JR’s Donut Castle / Facebook As you can see from these pictures, this little sweets shop is obviously worth a drive from any corner of the state!
To learn more about the bakery in a castle in West Virginia that is JR’s Donut Castle, including the most current menu options and operating hours, head to the castle’s website or Facebook page. Have you ever snagged a pastry from JR’s Donut Castle in Parkersburg, West Virginia? Which of their delicious baked goods is your favorite?
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As you can see from these pictures, this little sweets shop is obviously worth a drive from any corner of the state!
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Address: JR’s Donut Castle, 3318 Emerson Ave, Parkersburg, WV 26104, USA
