Who doesn’t like the combination of a moist bun and glazed topping on a doughnut? Apart from a cappuccino, what I would love to grab from a gas station are doughnuts. They are available in so many varieties and options to choose from – such as honey-glazed, chocolate, vanilla, and you name it.
If you are also a fan of doughnuts like me and want to know about the best doughnut shops in every state, you are reading the right blog. I have gathered some of the best doughnuts shops that are universally beloved by locals and tourists alike. So, let’s get started!
Alabama
The Heavenly Donut Co. (Birmingham): They have a large variety of doughnuts, but two of my favorites are the Reese’s and M&M doughnut.
Donut King (Eufaula): If you don’t like anything fancy, I suggest trying their classic glazed doughnuts. You will see for yourself why basic is better. However, I love their strawberry glazed doughnut.
Alaska
Jason’s Donuts: Whenever you are in Fairbanks, Alaska, this is the shop you want to go to for hot, fresh doughnuts.
Dino’s Donuts (Anchorage): This shop makes good old-fashioned doughnuts fresh every day. Therefore, there is always something great to eat whenever you are nearby.
Arizona
BoSa Donuts: Having over 20 locations all over Arizona, BoSa Donuts offers more than 50 delicious options to choose from according to your taste.
Donut Parlor (Tempe): If you are looking for one of the best doughnut shops in Arizona, this is it. Moreover, they specialize in gourmet doughnuts that are sure to leave your taste buds craving for one more bite.
Arkansas
Mark’s Do-Nut Shop (North Little Rock): You will always see a line at Mark’s Do-Nut Shop. Although it is a small, family-owned business, they serve true classic doughnuts that are now quite rare to find.
California
Randy’s (Inglewood): They are known as one of the best doughnut shops in the country for around 60 years. They bring doughnut lovers together from all over the world.
Pecan Sticky Bun at BJ Cinnamon in Folsom: Must check out their pecan sticky bun and maple bars whenever you are around.
Primo’s Donuts: If you are around Primo’s Donuts, two items that you must try are their glazed doughnuts and buttermilk bar.
Colorado
Amy’s Donuts (Colorado Springs): They have five branches all over the country. However, this one located in Colorado Springs is the best one among them. And yes, don’t forget to try the combination of gourmet and classic doughnuts when you are there.
Sweet Coloradough (Glenwood Springs): They make doughnuts the size of your head. I am not joking; you can check it for yourself. Along with doughnuts, you can also eat delicious savory sandwiches.
Connecticut
Neil’s Donuts (Wallingford): You can find more than 30 varieties of doughnuts here, but the people’s favorite is the Boston Cream.
Jelly Doughnut at Brooklyn Baking in Waterbury: Apart from mouth-watering doughnuts, you can also taste their cannolis and cookies.
Delaware
Duck Donuts: They are best known for their customizable doughnuts. If you are in Delaware, this is the must-try doughnut shop there.
Florida
The Salty Donut: If you are traveling to Florida, don’t forget to pay a visit to the Salty Donut. It is one of the best doughnut shops around. When there, make sure to order yourself a Croughnut or the White Chocolate Tres Leches.
Mojo Donuts (Hollywood): The shop opened back in 2013. And since then they have never disappointed their customers when it comes to delicious, fresh doughnuts.
Donnie’s Donuts (Ormond Beach): According to several customer reviews, the best doughnut they make is the Fruity Pebbles.
Georgia
Sublime Doughnuts: Want to try out a unique doughnut? Check out their chicken and waffles doughnut. In addition to that, their most popular doughnut is the strawberries and cream flavor.
Ray’s Donuts (Lawrenceville): Cream-cheese-filled strawberry doughnut is their must-try.
Hawaii
Kamehameha Bakery: They have a good variety available in their shop, but the best ones include the poi-glazed doughnuts and malasadas (Portuguese doughnuts).
Leonard’s Bakery (Honolulu): This shop was opened by two Portuguese immigrants back in the 1950s. Their first ever doughnuts were the malasadas that got quite popular among locals.
PURVÉ Donut Shop (Honolulu): If you plan on visiting the island of Oahu, you must visit this amazing doughnut shop and give your taste buds a wonderful treat.
Idaho
Guru Donuts (Boise): It is one of the favorite doughnut shops of all the locals. Their best flavors include the Peanut Butter Jelly Time and Girl Scout.
Sweet Sensation Donuts (Meridian): Customers love their creativity that they put in their doughnuts. To experience, try their Pacman doughnut.
Illinois
Firecakes Donuts: Their best ones include the Birthday Cake doughnut and doughnut ice cream sandwich.
Dat Donut (Chicago): If your cravings for a doughnut don’t just end with one doughnut, try out their Big Dat, which is as big as your head.
Indiana
Long’s Bakery (Indianapolis)
Teejay’s Sweet Tooth (Indianapolis)
Iowa
Mahalo’s Coffee (West Des Moines)
Kansas
Hana’s Donuts (Kansas City)
Kentucky
Nord’s Bakery (Louisville)
Louisiana
Café du Monde (New Orleans)
District: Donuts. Sliders. Brew. (New Orleans)
Maine
The Holy Donut (Portland)
Maryland
Krumpe’s Do-Nuts
The Fractured Prune (Ocean City)
Carlson’s Donuts (Severn)
Massachusetts
Union Square Donuts
Donut King (Quincy)
Donut Shack (Lowell)
Michigan
New Palace Bakery
Sweetwater’s Donut Mill (Kalamazoo)
Avon Donuts Inc. (Pontiac)
Minnesota
Bogart’s Doughnut Co. (Minneapolis)
Heights Bakery (Columbia Heights)
Mississippi
Tatonut Donut Shop (Ocean Springs)
Fantasy Donuts (Biloxi)
Missouri
LaMar’s Donuts
The Donut Stop (St. Louis)
Pharaoh’s Donuts (St. Louis)
Montana
Granny’s Gourmet Donuts (Bozeman)
Nebraska
Olsen Bake Shop (Omaha)
Nevada
Pinkbox Doughnuts (Las Vegas)
Ronald’s Donuts (Las Vegas)
New Hampshire
Donut Love
Muriel’s Donuts (Lebanon)
Donut Love (North Hampton)
New Jersey
Broad Street Dough Co.
Uncle Dood’s Donuts (Toms River)
New Mexico
Rebel Donut (Albuquerque)
Rise+Roast (Albuquerque)
New York
Alimama
Doughnut Plant (New York City)
Lumber Jack’s Coffee and Snacks (Hoosick)
North Carolina
Hole Doughnuts
Britt’s Donut Shop (Carolina Beach)
Superior Donuts (Fayetteville)
North Dakota
Sandy’s Donuts (Fargo)
Ohio
Holtman’s Donuts
Buckeye Donuts (Columbus)
Cherbourg Bakery (Bexley)
Oklahoma
Polar Donuts (Oklahoma City)
Oregon
Blue Star Donuts
Pip’s Donut (Portland)
Pennsylvania
Beiler’s Bakery (Philadelphia)
Federal Donuts (Philadelphia)
Rhode Island
PVDonuts
Allie’s Donuts (North Kingstown)
Knead Doughnuts (Providence)
South Carolina
Glazed Gourmet Doughnuts (Charleston)
Sunny’s Doughnuts (Gaffney)
South Dakota
Jerry’s Cakes and Donuts (Rapid City)
Tennessee
Gibson’s Donuts (Memphis)
Ralph’s Donut Shop (Cookeville)
Texas
Round Rock Donuts (Round Rock)
Robin’s Snowflake Donuts and Cafe (Spring)
Utah
Fresh Donuts & Deli (Salt Lake City)
Donut Boy (Salt Lake City)
Vermont
Cold Hollow Cider Mill
Mrs. Murphy’s Donuts (Manchester)
Cold Hollow Cider Mill (Waterbury Center)
Virginia
Sugar Shack Donuts & Coffee
Carol Lee Donuts in Blacksburg
Washington
Top Pot Doughnuts
Daddy’s Donuts (Kenmore)
West Virginia
Peace, Love, and Little Donuts
JR’s Donut Castle (Parkersburg)
Spring Hill Pastry Shop (Charleston)
Wisconsin
Greenbush Bakery
Cranky Al’s (Wauwatosa)
Greenbush Bakery (Madison)
Wyoming
Cowboy Donuts (Rock Springs)
Delish Donuts & Coffee (Alpine)
Washington D.C.
Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken
District Doughnut (Georgetown)
Puerto Rico
Kudough’s Donuts & Coffee Bar
