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America's Best Donut Shops
Dough is one of America's Best Donut Shops.

1. Dough

305 Franklin Ave (at Lafayette Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Donut Shop · Bedford-Stuyvesant · 376 tips and reviews

Phil M.Phil Maves: Get the blood orange, then the coconut, then the hibiscus, then the lemon poppyseed, then the doughnut holes, then die and get reincarnated as Homer Simpson. Repeat.

Bill's Donut Shop is one of America's Best Donut Shops.

2. Bill's Donut Shop

9.4
268 N Main St, Centerville, OH
Donut Shop · 75 tips and reviews

Tonya A.Tonya Ankeney: Braided and pretzel glazed donuts are AWESOME!

Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop is one of America's Best Donut Shops.

3. Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop

9.2
727 Manhattan Ave (btwn Norman & Meserole Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Donut Shop · Greenpoint · 320 tips and reviews

SkeeterNYCSkeeterNYC: When you buy your first coconut crusted donut at Peter Pan's, you'll think to yourself: Wow. I truly haven't lived.

4. Doughnut Plant

9.1
379 Grand St (at Norfolk St), New York, NY
Donut Shop · Lower East Side · 428 tips and reviews

Kushal D.Kushal Dave: Tres leches, chocolate and yeast donuts (especially with seasonal fruit!) are all the best doughnuts you will ever have in your life, and I doughnut tolerate any disagreement.

Firecakes Donuts is one of America's Best Donut Shops.

5. Firecakes Donuts

9.1
68 W Hubbard St (at N Clark St), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · Near North Side · 164 tips and reviews

Mohammed K.Mohammed Kheyami: Enjoy brief time in heaven while eating a donut icecream sandwich 😍

Sublime Doughnuts is one of America's Best Donut Shops.

6. Sublime Doughnuts

8.9
535 10th St NW (Hemphill Ave NW), Atlanta, GA
Donut Shop · 155 tips and reviews

James H.James Hsiao: Breathe out before eating a powdered doughnut, like the Raspberry-filled Heart or the Strawberries and Cream, or you'll spew powdered sugar all over yourself.

Pip's Original is one of America's Best Donut Shops.

7. Pip's Original

9.2
4759 NE Fremont St (at NE 48th Ave), Portland, OR
Donut Shop · 81 tips and reviews

JackieJackie: Smokey chai is wonderful. Try every donut. Share with a friend.

Sweetwater's Donut Mill is one of America's Best Donut Shops.

8. Sweetwater's Donut Mill

9.2
3333 Stadium Dr (btw Drake Rd & Rambling Rd), Kalamazoo, MI
Donut Shop · Oakland-Winchell · 52 tips and reviews

John W.John Wheeler: Legitimately the best donuts I have ever had. I'm all about the blueberry cheesecake donut... Can't get enough of it!

DISTRICT. Donuts. Sliders. Brew. is one of America's Best Donut Shops.

9. DISTRICT. Donuts. Sliders. Brew.

8.9
2209 Magazine St (Jackson), New Orleans, LA
Donut Shop · Irish Channel · 198 tips and reviews

AshlinAshlin: Try the Croque Monsieur: griddled donut, ham, gruyere cheese & bechamel sauce. Available all day.

Round Rock Donuts is one of America's Best Donut Shops.

10. Round Rock Donuts

9.2
106 W Liberty St, Round Rock, TX
Donut Shop · 188 tips and reviews

USA TODAYUSA TODAY: For something different, try the Texas-sized offering that's the size of a dozen regular doughnuts. Read more.

Kane's Donuts is one of America's Best Donut Shops.

11. Kane's Donuts

9.2
120 Lincoln Ave (at Dudley St), Saugus, MA
Donut Shop · Cliftondale · 54 tips and reviews

Emily S.Emily Sampson: Creme Brule donuts and bizmarks are out of this world.

Donut King is one of America's Best Donut Shops.

12. Donut King

9.1
208 S Highway 27, Minneola, FL
Donut Shop · 96 tips and reviews

Lisa S.Lisa Sosa: Maple bacon donut is a must! Red velvet and grasshopper are also delicious.

Mr. T's Delicate Donut Shop is one of America's Best Donut Shops.

13. Mr. T's Delicate Donut Shop

9.2
3507 Tully Rd (at Standiford Ave), Modesto, CA
Donut Shop · 38 tips and reviews

Anthony C.Anthony Caudillo: Blueberry donuts are bomb with chocolate milk...but make sure you bring cash.

The Holy Donut is one of America's Best Donut Shops.

14. The Holy Donut

8.7
7 Exchange St, Portland, ME
Donut Shop · Downtown Portland · 109 tips and reviews

Daniel F.Daniel Fernandez: Mojito donut has refreshingly awesome lime/mint infused frosting that will change your perspective on what a donut should be. The texture is dense yet light on your stomach thanks to the potato mix.

Sugar Shack Donuts is one of America's Best Donut Shops.

15. Sugar Shack Donuts

9.1
1001 N Lombardy St (at W Leigh St), Richmond, VA
Donut Shop · Carver · 84 tips and reviews

Krista L.Krista Lew: I'm not a chocolate type of person. The Samoa changed me.

The Donut Man is one of America's Best Donut Shops.

16. The Donut Man

9.1
915 E Route 66, Glendora, CA
Donut Shop · 146 tips and reviews

Arjuna R.Arjuna Rice: Always get the seasonal fruit (strawberry or peach), then try the Bavarian cream, and there's always room for a cruller. It melts in your mouth like a canelé!

Mojo Donuts is one of America's Best Donut Shops.

17. Mojo Donuts

8.9
7906 Pembroke Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines, FL
Donut Shop · North Perry Airport · 68 tips and reviews

Austin A.Austin Anderson: So many delicious donuts, you'll seriously consider what's the point of ever having a diet.

The Salty Donut is one of America's Best Donut Shops.

18. The Salty Donut

9.1
50 NW 23rd Ave #112, Miami, FL
Donut Shop · Wynwood Arts District · 101 tips and reviews

Victoria U.Victoria U.: Get here early but definitely worth the wait. All of the donuts are amazing- the chocolate and brown butter ones are some of my favorites.

Donut King is one of America's Best Donut Shops.

19. Donut King

9.1
208 S Highway 27, Minneola, FL
Donut Shop · 96 tips and reviews

Joe R.Joe Romero: Best donuts around. Sliders are white castle worthy and cooked to order. Hidden gem of Clermont area.

Federal Donuts is one of America's Best Donut Shops.

20. Federal Donuts

1632 Sansom St (btwn S 16th & 17th St), Philadelphia, PA
Donut Shop · Center City West · 167 tips and reviews

Larisa G.Larisa Grollemond: Always get the special donuts, plus some hot and fresh lavender ones for good measure. This location has limited seating, but you won't need much time to put away several donuts.

Bob's Donuts is one of America's Best Donut Shops.

21. Bob's Donuts

9.0
1621 Polk St (btwn Clay & Sacramento St), San Francisco, CA
Donut Shop · Polk Gulch · 266 tips and reviews

ali b.ali berman: Go to Bob's Donuts after the bars close and get a glazed donut FRESH OFF THE HOPPER!

California Donuts is one of America's Best Donut Shops.

22. California Donuts

8.6
3540 W 3rd St (at S New Hampshire Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Donut Shop · Wilshire Center - Koreatown · 98 tips and reviews

AMWAMW: 24-hour donut shop with all the classics plus specialties, like maple bacon and blueberry toast crunch.

Yum Yum Bake Shops is one of America's Best Donut Shops.

23. Yum Yum Bake Shops

9.2
100 Bethlehem Pike (Bethlehem Pike & Broad St), Colmar, PA
Donut Shop · 30 tips and reviews

Will S.Will Scholl: You can smell the delicious scent of doughnuts from before you even step inside. The doughnuts are inexpensive and delicious.

General Porpoise Coffee & Doughnuts is one of America's Best Donut Shops.

24. General Porpoise Coffee & Doughnuts

9.1
1060 E Union St (11th Ave), Seattle, WA
Donut Shop · Capitol Hill · 71 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: The sugar-dusted cloud puffs called yeasted doughnuts, piped with not-too-sweet fillings like lemon curd and honey yogurt, left us in a state of speechless euphoria. Read more.

Stan's Donuts & Coffee is one of America's Best Donut Shops.

25. Stan's Donuts & Coffee

8.9
3300 N Broadway St (at W Aldine Ave), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · Lake View East · 17 tips and reviews

Eduardo S.Eduardo Salinas: The Lemon Curd Bismarck w/coffee is simple and delicious.

Do-Rite Donuts & Coffee is one of America's Best Donut Shops.

26. Do-Rite Donuts & Coffee

50 W Randolph St (at N Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · The Loop · 112 tips and reviews

Chris S.Chris Steele: Get here early, spoil yourself a little and bring back extras for your coworkers. Consider it your good deed for the day.

Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee is one of America's Best Donut Shops.

27. Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee

9.1
270 E 17th St (btwn Westminster & Santa Ana Avenue), Costa Mesa, CA
Donut Shop · Eastside Costa Mesa · 89 tips and reviews

Lucia A.Lucia Avila: Peanut butter donut with banana in the middle and more peanuts on top! 10/10

Country Donuts is one of America's Best Donut Shops.

28. Country Donuts

9.3
181 W Virginia St, Crystal Lake, IL
Donut Shop · 24 tips and reviews

Lena D.Lena Duda: Some of the greatest, if not the best, apple cider donuts you could ever get. Got two kinds: glazed (Apple Crisp) or or cinnamon sugar (Cider and Spice). Both are epic (but I prefer Cider and Spice)

Duck Donuts is one of America's Best Donut Shops.

29. Duck Donuts

8.8
603D Currituck Clubhouse Drive, Corolla, NC
Donut Shop · 29 tips and reviews

GinaGina: Cinnamon sugar was absolutely excellent. The experience of watching the fresh donuts being made and customizing each one was fun, too.

The Donuttery is one of America's Best Donut Shops.

30. The Donuttery

9.2
17420 Beach Blvd (btwn Holland Dr & Slater Ave), Huntington Beach, CA
Donut Shop · 75 tips and reviews

Luke W.Luke Wang: Huge amount of donuts to select from traditional to yeasted to jelly filled to vegan ones. You will find one for you. Love the yeasted bars and carrot cake one. Soft and flavorful.

Union Square Donuts is one of America's Best Donut Shops.

31. Union Square Donuts

8.8
20 Bow St, Somerville, MA
Donut Shop · Cambridge · 101 tips and reviews

Margaret W.Margaret Wang: Maple bacon donut is to die for. Also love the sea salt bourbon donut! The special cake donut is delicious too. It's all great!

Britt's Donut Shop is one of America's Best Donut Shops.

32. Britt's Donut Shop

8.8
11 Carolina Beach Ave. North, Carolina Beach, NC
Donut Shop · 92 tips and reviews

LeahLeah: The most amazing donuts you'll ever have! Cash only, glazed only. (Don't worry, you won't miss the sprinkles!)

Purple Glaze is one of America's Best Donut Shops.

33. Purple Glaze

8.9
516 Summerfield Ave, Asbury Park, NJ
Donut Shop · 15 tips and reviews

Joe M.Joe Montes: The blueberry compote and Bavarian cream donut was perfect. The compote and cream was fresh and was a great combination! The cinnamon and powdered sugar gave the donut the extra sweetness it needed.

The Donut Hole is one of America's Best Donut Shops.

34. The Donut Hole

8.9
6745 U.S. 98, Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Donut Shop · 71 tips and reviews

Angela V.Angela Vaughn: Every type of donut you'd ever imagine, go early in the morning for freshest and best selection. I love the red velvet, ultra spice, pumpkin, and blueberry cake if you are looking for one to try.

35. Dat Donut

8.3
8249 S Cottage Grove Ave (at E. 83rd St.), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · East Chatham · 47 tips and reviews

Time Out Chicago KidsTime Out Chicago Kids: Our favorite donut is of the buttermilk persuasion. These lightly glazed, slightly tangy cake doughnuts achieve what few of their kind can—an airiness resembling that of their yeast-risen brethren. Read more.

Blue Star Donuts is one of America's Best Donut Shops.

36. Blue Star Donuts

1155 SW Morrison St (at SW 12th Ave), Portland, OR
Donut Shop · 227 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Creative flavors like Blueberry Bourbon Basil, Hazelnut Dulce de Leche, and Passionfruit Poppyseed make this doughnut shop one of the very best spots for sweets in Portland.

Gibson's Donuts is one of America's Best Donut Shops.

37. Gibson's Donuts

9.0
760 Mount Moriah Rd, Memphis, TN
Donut Shop · 104 tips and reviews

Drew W.Drew Walker: The crullers are the best. Hell, everything is good. Oreo donuts are another favorite! Only wish they had strawberry iced donuts on a regular basis.

Beiler's Doughnuts is one of America's Best Donut Shops.

38. Beiler's Doughnuts

8.9
51 N 12th St (at Reading Terminal Market), Philadelphia, PA
Donut Shop · Chinatown · 53 tips and reviews

Andrew M.Andrew Moore: Oh Wow! Amazing donuts. Get a half or full dozen and try the various kinds. The Elvis, and The Key Lime are top notch but the Salted Caramel is divine! It is the Creme de le Creme!

Paula's Donuts is one of America's Best Donut Shops.

39. Paula's Donuts

8.8
2319 Sheridan Dr, Tonawanda, NY
Donut Shop · 67 tips and reviews

Buffalo E.Buffalo Eats: The best donuts in WNY, without a doubt. Jelly filled Peanut and Red Velvet are fantastic.

Dynamo Donut & Coffee is one of America's Best Donut Shops.

40. Dynamo Donut & Coffee

8.9
2760 24th St (at Hampshire St), San Francisco, CA
Donut Shop · Mission District · 191 tips and reviews
Donut Friar is one of America's Best Donut Shops.

41. Donut Friar

9.0
634 Parkway Ste 15 (The Village), Gatlinburg, TN
Donut Shop · 54 tips and reviews

Ross L.Ross Leikvoll: I can't recommend this place enough! Definitely get the chocolate glazed cake donut. It is one of the best things you could put in your mouth!!

Fractured Prune is one of America's Best Donut Shops.

42. Fractured Prune

9.2
20214 Coastal Hwy (at Rehoboth Ave), Rehoboth Beach, DE
Donut Shop · 34 tips and reviews

Elise R.Elise Reeder: I love all the specialty doughnuts, especially the prunella, pebble beach, and chocolate covered cherry are my personal favorites

The TatoNut Shop is one of America's Best Donut Shops.

43. The TatoNut Shop

9.2
1114 Government St, Ocean Springs, MS
Donut Shop · 31 tips and reviews

Ben L.Ben Lee: Get the Katrina pieces and maple iced doughnuts. They are the best.

Revolution Doughnuts & Coffee is one of America's Best Donut Shops.

44. Revolution Doughnuts & Coffee

8.9
908 W College Ave, Decatur, GA
Donut Shop · 81 tips and reviews

AtlantaAtlanta: Variety is the name of the game here with toppings including coconut, bacon and fresh fruit.

Top Pot Doughnuts is one of America's Best Donut Shops.

45. Top Pot Doughnuts

8.8
609 Summit Ave E (btwn Mercer & Roy), Seattle, WA
Donut Shop · Capitol Hill · 58 tips and reviews

Sugar D.Sugar Dandy: Doughnuts are of course best paired with coffee. Get that pink feather boa doughnut! Frilly and delicious!

Hypnotic Donuts is one of America's Best Donut Shops.

46. Hypnotic Donuts

8.8
9007 Garland Rd (at Emerald Isle Dr & Gaston Pky), Dallas, TX
Donut Shop · 88 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: So, take a normal Sin'namon roll (which's a yeast dough "specially prepared" for extra cinnamon storage) and top it with a ton of A) maple icing, and B) bacon, and you'll get C) this. D) Awesome. Read more.

Gourdough's is one of America's Best Donut Shops.

47. Gourdough's

8.5
1503 S 1st St (at Monroe), Austin, TX
Donut Shop · Bouldin Creek · 219 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Gordough’s offers handmade donuts fried to order and smothered with funky toppings. Try a Mother clucker – a massive donut topped with Cajun coated chicken strips and honey butter.

Dutch Monkey Doughnuts is one of America's Best Donut Shops.

48. Dutch Monkey Doughnuts

8.9
3075 Ronald Reagan Blvd #502 (at Peachtree Parkway (SR 141)), Cumming, GA
Donut Shop · 53 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Fritters, twists, bars, and filled options can all be found here, but OTP-ers shouldn't miss the Dutch Monkey, stuffed with dulce de leche and topped with bananas and chocolate. Read more.

Congdon's Doughnuts is one of America's Best Donut Shops.

49. Congdon's Doughnuts

9.0
1090 Post Rd (Chapel Rd), Wells, ME
Donut Shop · 49 tips and reviews

Volker F.Volker Fränkle: If you want to taste something special: try one slice of bacon with chocolate frosting. A great experience for your taste buds. 😁

Dun-Well Doughnuts is one of America's Best Donut Shops.

50. Dun-Well Doughnuts

8.8
222 Montrose Ave (btwn Bushwick Ave & Humboldt St), Brooklyn, NY
Donut Shop · East Williamsburg · 182 tips and reviews

VegNews MagazineVegNews Magazine: The flavors change every day, but Lemon Poppyseed and French Toast are must-try if they're available.