Hampden took a hit when B. Doughnut left its space on Chestnut Avenue last month. But gourmet doughnut lovers will rejoice to learn that a new doughnut shop is taking over and planning to blaze its own trail in the same space starting later this week.

As first reported by Josh Gordon at the BBJ, Center Cut Doughnuts is set to open its doors to customers on Thursday, Jan. 12. Speaking at his new location at 3528 Chestnut Avenue today, owner Josh Kowitz said he had been selling his doughnuts two blocks away for two seasons at the Hampden Farmers Market, but decided to take the opportunity to operate a permanent outpost in the neighborhood upon hearing that the owners of B. Doughnut were moving.

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