Five Daughters Bakery | 12th South

The Best Doughnuts in Nashville | Eater Nashville

"Franklin-based Five Daughters Bakery opened its standalone counter-service store in 12 South a few years back and since then crowds have gone absolutely wild for a taste of its famous 100-layer doughnuts — a croissant hybrid in flavors like chocolate sea salt and maple glaze. You can also get vegan and paleo doughnuts free of common allergens like gluten. Isaac and Stephanie Meek’s company has since added a shop in East Nashville and a counter in Sylvan Park’s L&L Market." - Eater Staff

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"Five Daughters Bakery now has several locations across the South offering the fried treats that put this Franklin-based business on the map — namely the 100-layer doughnut, a croissant hybrid that can take several days to create and comes in flavors like chocolate sea salt and maple glaze. The simple but cute counter-service 12 South location also offers yeasted doughnuts, seasonal flavors, and vegan and paleo doughnuts free of many allergens including gluten." - Kellie Walton, Alex Hendrickson

"Between raising a family (they actually do have five daughters) and growing their small business, Five Daughters owners Isaac and Stephanie Meek definitely have their hands full. Isaac comes from a family of bakers—his grandfather baked cakes and his father owned a pizza shop—and he's made this fledgling bakery famous for a 100-layer donut, which tastes like an overly decadent cronut and takes three days to make. Between those magnificent creations and their sister sweets, like paleo donuts (grain, dairy, and sugar-free) and arguably the best cupcakes in town, it's no surprise that they sell out both here and at their Franklin and East Nashville locations, every day."

12 South Restaurants Currently Offering Takeout and Delivery | Eater Nashville

"Order online for same day pick-up, or hit up Delivery Dudes or Uber Eats for delivery of the popular 100-layer doughnuts, biscuits, and beverages." - Delia Jo Ramsey

10 Savory Biscuit Sandwiches to Eat in Nashville - Eater Nashville

"The main affair at Five Daughters Bakery is the 100-Layer-Doughnut of course, but don't overlook the breakfast biscuits served at the Franklin location. Choose from local bacon or sausage, then they add an Amish egg and aged cheddar atop a homemade buttermilk biscuit." - Kristy Lucero, Delia Jo Ramsey