De Doughnut Dickson

De Doughnut Dickson is a doughnut and cookie shop in Dickson, ACT, and it's the kind of bakery that wins over people who say they don't usually bother with doughnuts. The talk around the area is that these ones are lighter and fluffier than the usual, and less sweet, so you can finish a whole one without feeling weighed down. One local described the dough as having an old-fashioned feel with modern toppings, and the icing and fillings are generous.

The flavour list is long, and a few names come up again and again. The tiramisu doughnut is a clear favourite, along with the matcha, and others who've been rate the Earl Grey, maple walnut, apple, Boston and Nutella. We've heard the creme brulee can be hit and miss, with the toffee top going soft, and the cookies split opinion: some love them, others find them too sweet or on the dry side. Cookies run on the pricier side, so it helps to know that going in. A tiramisu slice and a red velvet cookie have also earned praise, and there's coffee and iced matcha on the menu if you want a drink alongside.

Staff are regularly described as warm and welcoming, and the doughnuts come across as fresh from the oven. People also say the prices for the flavoured doughnuts feel reasonable, and there's a good chance of picking some up cheaper late in the day. One local mentioned the products are halal and made without animal fat or gelatine.

You can order online for takeaway or delivery, and there's a bit of space to sit in if you'd rather stay. Parking is easy enough, with free street parking and a free car park nearby, and the car park is wheelchair-accessible. They take cards and tap-and-go payments. Not every flavour is always in stock, so one visitor was handed a different doughnut than the one they'd asked for, which is worth knowing if you've got your heart set on something specific. Check the hours before you head in, as they differ a little over the weekend.