The Best Doughnut Shops in Every State

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