Arizona mornings hit different when you start them right, especially if you’re chasing something warm, flaky, and fresh from the oven.
There’s nothing quite like the smell of just-baked bread, sugar-glazed donuts, or pastries so good they’ll make you forget you pressed snooze three times. Ask any local and they’ll tell you: the best bakeries in the state are worth waking up early for.
These eleven spots don’t just serve breakfast, they bribe you out of bed, turn you into a morning person, and might even have you setting your alarm a little earlier tomorrow.
1. The Local Donut
The Local Donut isn’t just a neighborhood favorite—it’s a Scottsdale morning ritual. This shop is famous for its artisan donuts that blend classic comfort with creative flair. Early birds flock here for their signature brioche-style donuts and rotating specialty flavors like crème brûlée, lemon blueberry, and their cult-favorite croissant donut hybrid that regularly sells out before mid-morning…