Doughnut Stand Draws Hours-Long Lines Weeks Before Hanukkah
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
A doughnut stand in Or Yehuda is experiencing queues of up to two hours, weeks before the Hanukkah holiday. The stand, which gained viral fame on social media, offers large, fresh doughnuts with various fillings for about 7-8 shekels. Ownership changed in 2025, but the stand continues its seasonal operation, attracting customers with its popular treats and preparation process.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- A doughnut stand in Or Yehuda is drawing crowds and two-hour waits weeks before Hanukkah.
- Viral videos on TikTok and Instagram have significantly boosted the stand's popularity.
- Doughnuts are large, fresh, and cost approximately 7-8 shekels with various fillings.
- The stand changed ownership in 2025 but maintains its seasonal operation and appeal.
- The stand operates from Sunday to Thursday, opening at 4:00 PM daily.
Weeks before the Hanukkah holiday, a small doughnut stand in Or Yehuda has become a major attraction, with customers reportedly waiting up to two hours for the popular treat. The stand, located in the old commercial center on HaHatzav Street, has been a seasonal fixture for years, but has recently gained wider fame through viral videos on TikTok and Instagram. These videos showcase the large, freshly fried doughnuts, generous fillings, and the preparation process.
Despite the long waits, the doughnuts are described as relatively inexpensive, costing around 7-8 shekels each. They are noted for their size, fresh preparation, and variety of fillings, including classic jam, dulce de leche, chocolate, and Kinder. The preparation itself, with dough being fried golden brown and then filled with creams and jams before the customer's eyes, is part of the appeal.
In 2025, the family that established the stand transferred ownership to new entrepreneurs. However, the stand continues to operate on HaHatzav Street, maintaining its seasonal format and popularity. Food blogger May Ben Hakon has also featured the stand, contributing to its online exposure.
Customers are advised that the stand opens at 4:00 PM and operates from Sunday to Thursday, closing on Fridays and Saturdays. While arriving before opening might reduce wait times, it does not guarantee a shorter queue. The intense popularity indicates that for many in Or Yehuda, the doughnut season has already begun, well ahead of the official Hanukkah holiday.