7 places for free doughnuts for National Doughnut Day in metro Phoenix

Is it possible to look at a doughnut and not think, "Mmmm?"

On Friday, June 5 during National Doughnut Day, the fried cakes of tastiness are at their most scrumptious because they're free at a handful of restaurants.

Established in 1938, National Doughnut Day was started by the Chicago Salvation Army to honor women who served doughnuts to soldiers during World War I.

Here's a round-up of magnanimous retailers giving away doughnuts:

Jewel's Bakery and Cafe

Doughnuts are buy-one-get-one at this gluten-free bakery in Phoenix. Flavors include strawberry with Fruity Pebbles, banana creme brulee, lemon pistachio, chocolate ganache, and vanilla sprinkles.

Details: 4041 E. Thomas Road, Phoenix. 602-714-5243, jewelsbakeryandcafe.com.

The Refuge

From 7-11 a.m., get a free sconut (a hybrid scone and doughnut) with purchase of any coffee. This coffee shop and wine bar is a social enterprise of Catholic Charities Community Services.

Details: 4727 N. Seventh Ave., Phoenix. 602-265-1725, therefugeaz.com.

Bashas'

Purchase a dozen donuts and get six free. Bashas' will donate 10 percent of its donut sales to the Salvation Army on National Doughnut Day.

Details: Valley-wide locations at bashas.com.

Krispy Kreme

Get a free doughnut of your choice.

Details: Valley-wide locations. krispykreme.com/NationalDoughnutDay.

Dunkin' Donuts

Get a free doughnut of your choice with purchase of a beverage. Excludes Croissant Donuts and Cheesecake Squares.

Details: Valley-wide locations. dunkindonuts.com.

Fractured Prune Doughnuts

Buy a drink and get one free doughnut, and get a free two pack of doughnuts with the purchase of a dozen doughnuts. Excludes US Airways Center location.

Details: Cityscape, First and Washington streets in Phoenix. 602-795-3004; University House, 521 S. College Ave., Tempe. 480-556-1090; Westgate Entertainment District, Loop 101 and Glendale Avenue in Glendale. 623-872-0008; Chandler, 4910 W. Ray Road, Chandler. 480-820-5438. fracturedprune.com.

LaMar's Donuts

Guests can choose any regular doughnut for free. LaMar's Bars, Bizmarks, fritters and other products made without a center hole are exempted.

Details: 2340 W. Bell Road, Phoenix. 602-896-1171, lamars.com.