In 2012, we were obsessed with “Gangnam Style,” YOLO became the motto of the year, and a store called Rebel Donut opened in Albuquerque. Five years later, I still care about the donuts.

Rebel Donut isn’t just a place to grab a cup of coffee and a dozen glazed. Here, donuts are an art form, both in terms of appearance and taste.

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In fact, the treats are so good that they’ve been featured on both Food Network and the Cooking Channel.

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Rebel Donut has also been a Best of Burque winner and Best of the City Winner for several years.

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At least 30 flavors of donuts are handmade each day. These include some gluten free and vegan options.

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Popular flavors include the French toast donut, which is light as a cloud and just sweet enough to satisfy. The Fruity Pebble combines donuts with your favorite childhood breakfast cereal.

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The most infamous goodie is inspired by “Breaking Bad.” The “blue sky” is studded with blue rock candy.

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There is no limit to the creative combinations. Red chile chocolate bacon anyone?

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Rebel Donut has two locations. The East Side branch is the original location, where the donuts are crafted each day.

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The West Side location is at 9311 Coors Boulevard NW, Suite QA, Albuquerque.

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Inside, the store is as fun and funky as you’d expect from a business with a tattoo-style logo featuring a winged donut.

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Pair your donuts with locally roasted coffee. Chai, tea, and hot chocolate are also on the menu.

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Mini donuts are available. Then again, you could order this.

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Doesn’t the sight of these make you go all Homer Simpson?

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For something really unique, order the top shelf single. The glaze contains liquor and changes daily.

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Address: 2435 Wyoming Boulevard, NE Albuquerque

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