The first thing that pops into my head when I think about doughnuts is American cops stuffing their face while on a stakeout (not that I don’t want to do that at least once in my life).

But what doesn’t usually come to mind is little independents in Manchester, upping the game on the doughnut culture and producing something that is more of an actual course in a meal rather than a small snack – cue the gourmet doughnut company Yes Doughnuts.

Opening just over a year ago, you can find them regularly at GRUB at Fairfield Social Club, and they are going strong.

I popped to see them on Saturday afternoon having already got my coffee hit at Just Between Friends coffee but fancied something sweet. With six flavours for the day, it was a tough choice. Offering boxes of four, I was able to pick a couple and try a few…