Franklin, Tennessee Five Daughters Bakery
A family bakery rooted in Franklin and famous for its 100 Layer Donut, a croissant-style pastry that takes days to make.
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Souvenir entry
Why it’s a Souvenir Eat
The 100 Layer Donut is a portable food memory, rich enough to feel excessive and specific enough to justify the detour.
What to order
Vanilla cream 100 Layer Donut
Chocolate sea salt 100 Layer Donut
Maple glazed 100 Layer Donut
Mini donuts
Memory factor
Pastry Detour
This pick earns its place because Five Daughters feels engineered for a travel ritual: a pretty box, big flavors, flaky layers, and a stop at The Factory before the rest of Franklin wakes up.
Before you go
Use the Franklin Factory location as the original-region anchor.
Go early if you care about flavor selection.
Nearby
The Factory at Franklin, Historic Downtown Franklin, Main Street
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