The Best Donut Shop In Every State

Ah, the donut. Alternately humble or gourmet, it can be simple and modest, or loaded with fine toppings, artisanal fillings, and more. As someone who once owned a donut business, I can attest to how creativity can really flow when it comes to crafting these pillowy treats.

Whether you're a person who prefers cake donuts or one who's committed to the raised yeast variety, a fan of filled ones or an aficionado of fritters, there's no wrong way to enjoy a donut. Of course, if you're shelling out the money (and the calories) for this deep-fried delight, it's best if you're getting the good stuff. We're talking cream of the crop, top of the heap.

For that reason, we've set out to determine the best donuts in every state, through an exhaustive look at reviews across multiple platforms, local and national coverage, and awards and accolades. So get ready to add these donut shops to your must-visit list.

If your appetite is on the smaller side, perhaps you'll take a liking to Bigfoot's Little Donuts, which churns out miniature versions of the sweet treat. The family-operated business opened in 2014 and fries donuts to order for the best experience. Voted the best donut shop in Alabama by Yelp in 2024, the shop offers over 60 flavors of its mini donuts daily.

www.bigfootslittledonuts.com

256-348-2500

7914 Memorial Pkwy SW Suite A5, Huntsville, AL 35802

Jason's Donuts in Alaska are not only considered the best in the state but have also been deemed the second-best in the entire country in a 2025 national competition. The family-owned and -operated shop offers a variety of supersized donuts that are hand-cut and glazed. But don't dawdle. The shop quickly sells out, and even if you stop by for a sweet treat before work, you might be out of luck.

www.jasonsdonuts.com

907-726-0419

12801 Old Glenn Hwy, Eagle River, AK 99577

Sedonuts & Coffee is a locally-owned shop that proudly offers all of its gourmet-style donuts made fresh daily. The store is consistently highly rated across multiple platforms, and, while the business does classic donut flavors well, it's the unique flavor combinations that stand out the most. We're dying to try the Trail Mix and Cookie Monster donuts in particular.

www.instagram.com/sedonutsandcoffee

928-282-2013

2370 W State Rte 89A #6, Sedona, AZ 86336

Donuts like to get dressed up fancy, but sometimes a mom-and-pop operation that crafts simple, timeless treats is best. That's Mark's Do-Nut Shop, which has been in business since 1978. With its small menu, the simple walk-up shop is humble, but it serves up delicious and incredibly cheap fare. For those who don't want to mess with a classic, it's the store's glazed donut that deserves all the glory.

www.facebook.com/marksdonutshop

501-753-2017

4015 Camp Robinson Rd, North Little Rock, AR 72118

From modest to magnificent, next we have California Donuts. The family-run business began in 1982 in Koreatown and has been open for 24 hours ever since. The artistic renderings on the donuts have led the business to collaborate with some big names, including Rhode Beauty and Disney/Pixar. The legendary shop has been featured countless times in local and international news, and with donuts that are as tasty as they are beautiful, we can see why.

www.cadonuts.com

213-385-3318

3540 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90020

Some donut shops stick to only the sweet side of things, but Sweet Coloradough also offers savory items, including sandwiches and bagels. The family-run spot hand-makes each and every donut fresh daily. Having landed in the top 10 for Yelp's best donut shops 2022, the donut offerings range from simple to complex, the latter of which includes its 8-Hour Fritters and 11-Layer Croughnuts.

www.sweetcoloradough.com/

970-230-9056

2430 S Glen Ave, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601

Opened in 2001, Neil's Donuts was inspired by owner Neil Bukowski, who was fed up with the subpar donuts he had at business meetings. Now, the careful attention to perfecting the donut has resulted in the shop receiving recognition from Yelp as one of the country's best coffee shops –– although the fresh donuts (in varieties like Glazed Cruller, Key Lime, and Raspberry Vanilla Cream) are what have our attention.

www.neilsdonuts.com

The love of food runs deep for husband and wife duo Leigh Ann Tona and Zach DeLong –– the owners of Sleeping Bird Doughnuts first met when operating separate food trucks. Opened in 2021, the shop first focused on handmade brioche donuts before branching out into classic cake and old fashioned donuts. The store's donut flavors change every two weeks, with some mouthwatering options like Cookie Butter Cheesecake, Tres Leches, and Cannoli Cream on offer at the time of writing.

www.sleepingbirddoughnuts.com

4001 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803

The name of DG Doughnuts should tell you a little something about the quality: the "DG" stands for "damn good"! Beginning out of a home kitchen, DG Doughnuts evolved into a unique space in a gas station before finally getting its own brick-and-mortar store. The shop offers what it calls "fancy donuts" (like Chantilly and Lemon Curd & Shortbread) as well as classics, unicorn horns, and fritters.

www.dgdoughnuts.com

407-614-8609

29 W McKey St Suite 200, Ocoee, FL 34761

Some donuts are too delicious to stick to a one-day-only operation. That was the case for Dulce Dough Donuts, which first began operating only on Sundays inside a burger shop. Now, the boutique operation is open Wednesday to Sunday, churning out fresh donuts made with local ingredients. The donuts are brioche, which means that, compared to your standard yeast donut, they're lighter, fluffier, and have a naturally sweet flavor that pairs perfectly with the round pastry.

www.dulcedoughbakeryanddonuts.square

912-771-8487

1624 Frederica Rd Unit 1, St Simons Island, GA 31522

Purvé Donuts in Honolulu proudly proclaims that it offers "life changing donuts made fresh to order", which feels like a pretty lofty claim. However, a quick look at the rave reviews across Google, Yelp, Uber, and TripAdvisor made us believers. The funky shop has a good time with its donut names, too, which include "Unicorn Butt Sneeze," "Sunburnt Haole," and "O Face," among others. Flavors rotate regularly, which just gives customers another excuse to keep coming back.

www.purvehawaii.com

808-762-8351

4210 Waialae Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816

A family outfit, Amazing Glaze returns to its Idahoan roots by crafting its donuts with real Idaho potatoes. That means the donuts at the extremely popular shops (there are two locations, as of this writing) are moist and fluffy. While baked potatoes taste better at restaurants, we think the best way to have potatoes may be in donut form. Amazing Glaze offers customers twists, bars, cake donuts, fritters, bismarks, and ring donuts, so you have plenty to sample.

www.amazingglazedonut.com

(208) 317-3751

Since 1972, Old Fashioned Donuts in Chicago has been helmed by owner Burritt Bulloch. The hand-cut donuts regularly sell out at the Chicago institution, proof that it deserves its title as the best donuts in the city. The shop continues as a family operation, with multiple generations cranking out the delicious donuts. With a texture that melts in your mouth, we're definitely adding a stop at Old Fashioned Donuts to our Windy City bucket list.

www.facebook.com/oldfashioneddonuts

773-995-7420

11248 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60628

Long's Bakery in Indiana doesn't just have the best donuts in the state –– the Indianapolis institution also made our list of the best bakeries in the country. Since 1955, the cash-only spot has been crafting fresh pastries, including donuts, to the delight of generations of customers. Yeast donuts, cake donuts, and filled donuts are all on the menu, and for an incredibly reasonable price, too. Having been featured by Martha Stewart, Food & Wine, and other culinary notables, you can bet Long's will be slinging donuts for a long time to come.

www.longsbakery.com

317-632-3741

1453 N Tremont St, Indianapolis, IN 46222

Formerly known as ChuChu Donuts, the original owners sold the business to new operators who renamed it Ambrosia Donuts and cemented the shop's status as the best donut purveyor in the state. The donuts at Ambrosia are soft, fluffy, and can even be filled upon request. Plenty of classics, like long johns, fritters, and bear claws are stacked in the pastry case, but the shop also makes seasonal shapes like hearts, pumpkins, and more.

www.facebook.com/LocallyMadeFresh

515-965-0915

106 SW State St, Ankeny, IA 50023

Opening in 2012 and baking everything from scratch, a visit to Hana's Donuts is a must for anyone in Kansas. Available in flavors like Orange Zest, Forest Berry, and Red Velvet, plenty of fans say the cake donuts are where the shop shines. In addition to the donuts, the shop also bakes up gorgeous pastries. And don't worry about food waste –– anything that isn't sold by the end of the day gets donated rather than tossed.

www.hanasdonuts.co

913-362-0244

2131 S 34th St, Kansas City, KS 66106

Ranked in the Top 10 of the best donuts in the country by Yelp reviewers, Nord's Bakery has been slinging fried dough since 2002. The homey shop also offers pies and cookies, but it's the donuts that have set the Louisville spot apart. The donuts come from recipes owner Mike Nord inherited back when the store was known as Klein's Bakery. With a crispier exterior and soft interior, they're a world apart from the mass-produced puffballs you might find elsewhere.

www.nordsbakery.biz

502-634-0931

2118 S Preston St, Louisville, KY 40217

The local chain originated in New Orleans, where it whips up small-batch doughnuts as well as burgers, breakfast, and more. When it comes to donuts, the DICTRICT's multiple locations offer plenty of different flavors that regularly rotate in and out, depending on the season. Some notable creations we'd like to sink our teeth into include flavors like root beer float, strawberry shortcake, peach crumble, and many, many more.

www.districtdonuts.com

Proudly stated on its website as being "Maine's Favorite Doughnut", Congdon's Doughnuts is an institution that's been in operation since 1955. Since then, the shop has endured many hardships, but through it all, it's managed to continually bring hungry customers the sweet treats for which it's earned its reputation. There's nothing fancy in this 70-plus-year-old shop; only the classics are available, but all are done exceptionally well.

www.congdons.com

207-646-4219

1090 Post Rd, Wells, ME 04090

Krumpe's Do-Nut Shop has been a staple of Maryland's culinary scene since 1934. The family business is unique in a few ways, one of them being that, unlike most donut shops, it doesn't open in the morning. In fact, Krumpe's is the place to visit if you are having a late-night craving for something sweet –– its hours are from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Situated in an area locally known as "Donut Alley," the smell of freshly frying donuts is sure to entice more than a few passersby.

www.krumpesdonuts.com

301-733-6103

912 Maryland Ave, Hagerstown, MD 21740

Boston (and Ben Affleck) may love Dunkin', but the best donuts in Massachusetts come from Kane's Donuts. The mom-and-pop shop opened in 1955 and now has three locations under its belt. It's been praised by multiple publications, both national and local, for seriously luscious donuts, including a wide variety of gluten-free options. The experience is clear from the craft at first bite.

www.kanesdonuts.com

Avon is calling –– Avon Donuts, that is. The Michigan establishment was ranked one of the best donut shops in the United States by Yelp as well as TIME magazine. It's a small operation with only a few seats, but that just means the family-owned business can focus on creating mouthwatering donuts. The shop is open from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or until it (inevitably) sells out, so be sure to set your alarm!

www.facebook.com/avondonuts

248-333-2121

5324 Woodward Ave, Pontiac, MI 48341

If you prefer your donuts classic, you'll want to hit up Donut Hut. The modest shop opens early at 5:00 a.m. and continues until 2:00 p.m., or it sells out. Anything leftover gets donated, according to the Facebook page. Always made fresh and priced well, the old school joint includes standouts like the twists and apple fritters (which happen to freeze and reheat well, if you feel like stocking up).

www.facebook.com/Donut-Hut

651-481-0079

31 Little Canada Rd E, Little Canada, MN 55117

While Idaho already has its potato donut shop, so does Mississippi, in the form of TatoNut Donut Shop. Opened in 1960, the store offers donuts made with potato flour, which creates a light, fresh texture and fluffy, airy bite. Since then, the shop has passed through multiple generations who continue to provide some seriously delectable goodies. (The shop offers custom orders for events, too!)

www.facebook.com/TheTatoNutDonutShop

228-872-2076

1114 Government St, Ocean Springs, MS 39564

Satisfy your craving for sweetness at any time at Old Town Donuts –– the award-winning shop is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. With two locations in Missouri, the family-owned business prides itself on serving up some the best donuts in America, as voted by customers in an online competition. Classics are the name of the game here, with crescents, long johns, and cake donuts as the standouts.

www.oldtowndonuts.com

Not all grandmothers are culinary masters, but you'll certainly discover some delicious donut wizardry at Granny's Gourmet Donuts in Bozeman. The cabin-esque shop was opened in 2001 by owner Robert McWilliams, who still slings dough behind the counter today. Located near Montana State University, the shop is a hit with students for its flavors as well as its prices (the shop is currently cash-only).

www.facebook.com/grannysgourmetdonuts

406-922-0022

3 Tai Ln, Bozeman, MT 59715

This family-owned bakery has gone through a few names over the years. First known as Holzapfel Bakery back in 1925, it moved and was renamed to Olsen Bake Shop in 1967. The donut spot regularly has a line down the block. The shop is a beloved Omaha institution, with its classic, handmade donuts earning raves among fans, who are particularly enamored of its cake donuts and crullers.

www.facebook.com/Olsen-Bake-Shop

402-341-1145

1708 S 10th St, Omaha, NE 68108

Dulce Donuts (not to be confused with Dulce Dough Donuts mentioned above) is a 24-hour shop offering freshly-made donuts throughout the day. The shop is admittedly "nothing fancy," and cake donuts, jelly-filled, glazed rings, long johns, and old-fashioned varieties abound on the menu. In a city that is very "more is more", Dulce Donuts stands out for doing the classics exceptionally well.

www.dulcedonuts.com

702-822-4493

701 N Decatur Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89108

Often described as one of the best donut shops in the state, Brothers Donuts & Deli is an old-school spot that's been slinging donuts for over 40 years. Multiple reviews say the shop lives up to the hype, with large-sized treats that are always fresh and flavorful. The store offers a nice mix of classic and gourmet flavors, with glazed and cinnamon sugar varieties nestled up next to banana cream pie, Fruity Pebbles, and maple bacon.

www.facebook.com/brothersdonuts

603-934-6678

426 Central St, Franklin, NH 03235

There are fresh donuts and then there are donuts made to order, which is how Uncle Dood's Donuts does things. Made fresh all day long, the donuts are topped and decorated to customers' specifications. Uncle Dood's rotates its offerings seasonally, which means the menu – and the donuts –– never get stale. A cash-only shop, its standout features include the "Vermont Swine" (maple bacon), but we're equally intrigued by the "Butta Beer", which features a cream cheese butterscotch icing.

www.facebook.com/UncleDoodsDonuts

609-462-3517

4 Robbins St, Toms River, NJ 08753

In Santa Fe, donut connoisseurs will want to stop by Craft Donuts and Coffee to get their fix. The shop began as a food truck in 2020 and expanded into a brick-and-mortar spot, although the truck is still in operation. The recipient of multiple local awards, we're most interested in its specialty line, which has flavors like Funnel Cake, Cardamom Pistachio, and Andes Mint, to name a few.

www.craftdonutsf.com

505-490-9171

502 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87505

In a state that's as stocked with donut shop options as New York, we certainly had our work cut out for us. Ultimately, we opted for Brooklyn icon Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop. Serving the community since 1950, the vintage-style shop still remains a family affair. The mix of old and new extends to the menu, which offers traditional favorites as well as more eclectic fare that caters to Brooklyn's diverse customer base.

www.peterpandonuts.com

718-389-3676

727 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222

Served fresh from the fryer and glazed to order, Hole Doughnuts serves up what may just be the platonic ideal of a donut. As they're hand-shaped, no two donuts are alike, though all are delicately crisp on the outside while fluffy on the inside. The shop has been written up in numerous publications, including the Huffington Post, Zagat, and Bon Appétit. Its fruity glazes shine, with options like blackberry, mango, peach, and more served up daily.

www.hole-doughnuts.com

828-774-5667

168 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806

Sandy's Donuts has been operating for over 40 years and counts more than 75 different flavors among its roster. Now spread across three locations in the state, the business is a family affair involving multiple generations dedicated to bringing sweetness to the people of North Dakota. Community is at the heart of Sandy's Donuts, where employees box up leftovers and donate them to shelters and non-profits. From classic fritters to cronuts, mochi donuts, and more, there's plenty to try at Sandy's.

www.sandysdonuts.com

701-281-0430

Since 1960, Bill's Donut Shop has been serving the people of Centerville hot, fresh donuts 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Written up in multiple local and national publications, the shop is open every day to benefit shift workers (or just those with a hankering for something delicious at two in the morning). Sidle up to the counter and snag something quintessentially Ohio: a buckeye donut.

www.billsdonuts.us

937-433-0002

268 N Main St, Centerville, OH 45459

The locally-owned and -operated 5 Star Donuts crafts fried pastries that are as beautiful to view as they are to eat. Customized designs and shapes like flowers, letters, hearts, and more win all the aesthetic points, but the friendly service and top-notch flavors make them a top choice. The bacon and jalapeño kolache is a standout that you likely won't find elsewhere (and satisfies that savory donut desire).

www.facebook.com/5stardonutsokc

405-691-2445

11807 S Western Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73170

Travelling through Oregon and in desperate need of a donut? Visit either of the locations of Dough Hook Bake Shop, a family-run joint that's dedicated to providing customers with top-notch baked goods. Described by one Redditor as "hearty, chewy pillows of love," the larger size means there's plenty to share. And we mean "large" –– these can be up to 14 inches! Dough Hook recommends the marionberry with lemon drizzle flavor, which highlights the state's famous berry.

www.doughhookbakeshop.com

While a bakery in Texas has a supersized cinnamon roll for the taking, it's Oram's Donut Shop in Pennsylvania that offers a cinnamon roll –– its best-selling item –– at about twice the size of the competition. The shop has been around since 1938 and uses original recipes used from its inception. Repeatedly ranked as the best in the state, the soft, flavorful donuts usually come with a generous swipe of frosting or scratch-made fillings.

www.orams.com

724-846-1504

1406 7th Ave, Beaver Falls, PA 15010

For donuts that go hard on toppings, few are as noteworthy as Glaze n' Daze Donuts in Rhode Island. The simple, unpretentious shop has eye-catching creations like the Strawberry Krunch (a donut inspired by the Strawberry Shortcake ice cream bar), a crème brȗlée donut, and a supersized apple fritter. Cereals like Fruity Pebbles and Cinnamon Toast Crunch also make frequent appearances on the menu.

www.facebook.com/GlazenDazeDonuts

401-270-5757

39 Greenville Ave, Johnston, RI 02919

The line is usually long and the place is often busy, but for the tastiest donuts in South Carolina, MoMo Donuts is worth the wait. Soft and tender, these are ideal for those who like a pillowy bite to their donuts (don't worry, filling fiends, MoMo Donuts doesn't skimp on that aspect, either). The perfectly-fried rings are mouthwatering to look at and, judging by the frequent updates of selling out, even more yummy to taste.

www.facebook.com/Momodonut

803-980-4455

636 Crown Pointe Ln Site 101, Rock Hill, SC 29730

No frills, no fuss, right down to the name: The Donut Shop is a takeaway window-only joint that specializes in handmade cake and raised donuts, as well as filled donut holes. Freshly made with a melt-in-your-mouth quality, the shop is only open from 6:00 a.m. until noon, or whenever it sells out. The iconic shop has been around since the 1970s, moving through a handful of owners, but the quality (and the prices) have remained steady.

www.facebook.com/The-Donut-Shop

605-224-7491

1120 N Euclid Ave, Pierre, SD 57501

Since 1962, Ralph's Donut Shop has operated out of an old bus station in Cookeville, Tennessee. About 5,000 donuts are made every day, with the exception of Sundays –– the only day the shop is closed. Voted by readers of the Herald-Citizen as the best donuts for the past two years, the spot has also been featured in Southern Living and Travel + Leisure. While there's plenty to sample, we suggest the shop's famous butter twist or its gargantuan apple fritter.

www.ralphsdonutshop.com

931-526-4231

59 S Cedar Ave, Cookeville, TN 38501

Everything is bigger in Texas, and that includes the donuts! The legendary Round Rock Donuts first began in 1926 as Lone Star Bakery. By 1965, the Round Rock Donut was considered the best in the state. A recipe from then is still used to churn out 500 dozen donuts a day, sporting a unique orange-yellow color from its fresh eggs, customers can try a variety of glazed and cake donuts –– or go big with the Texas-sized option.

www.roundrockdonuts.com

512-255-3629

106 W Liberty Ave, Round Rock, TX 78664

Utah might be renowned for its cookie scene, but its donuts aren't too shabby. The best in the state comes from Fresh Donuts & Deli. The highlight of the shop is its glazed donuts, which some fans say are the lightest in Utah. Others point to the fritters as the standout sweet, with a taste that doesn't lean heavy or greasy.

www.instagram.com/donutanddeli

801-467-8322

2699 S State St, South Salt Lake, UT 84115

From dough to fillings and everything in between, each donut at North Country Donuts is made from scratch, with special attention paid to locally-sourced ingredients. The menu rotates seasonally, keeping customers coming back for more. Some seriously drool-worthy varieties on offer at the time of writing are lemon lavender sugar, mango lime fritter, and salted caramel brownie s'more.

www.northcountrydonuts.com

802-851-8258

73 Lower Main St, Morrisville, VT 05661

While it's perhaps not a showstopper on the outside, the old-school charm of Country Style Donuts' two locations in Richmond, Virginia is undeniable. Plenty of Redditors (as well as online reviewers) extoll the virtues of these humble donuts, describing the donuts as "perfection". Plus, for such a humble shop, the variety impresses those who are passing through.

www.facebook.com/Country-Style-Donuts

Serving donuts since 1976, the old school, family-owned Donut Nook in Vancouver, Washington has the distinction of being crowned the best donuts in the state by Food & Wine. Made daily in the wee hours of the morning, each donut is fresh, delicious, and worth the positive reviews. Our recommendation? Any of the fritters, which come in a variety of fruity flavors.

www.facebook.com/donutnookvanwa

360-695-5775

4403 NE St Johns Rd, Vancouver, WA 98661

This is no fly-by-night operation: Byrd's House of Donuts has been dishing out the good stuff since 2016. Tommy Byrd and his son took a chance on revamping an old donut shop and history was made. The shop was a hit, and bestsellers on the menu now include the Original Glazed, Boston Cream, Coconut Cream Pie, and German Chocolate Cake.

www.facebook.com/byrdshouseofdonuts

681-298-5009

224 Davis Ave, Elkins, WV 26241

You certainly won't be cranky after a bite (or three) of one of the donuts at Cranky Al's! The shop began in 2006 as a strictly donut-and-coffee spot, but later expanded into pizzas. (Two of our favorite foods? We're there.) Made by hand with fresh, local ingredients, each donut goes through a rigorous process to ensure its quality. Cake donuts, raised donuts, filled donuts, crullers, and more beg for a taste.

www.crankyals.com

414-258-5282

6901 W North Ave, Wauwatosa, WI 53213

Painted a hot pink with a donut mural on the outside, the simple name "The Donut Shop on Central" (or "The Galaxy Donut Shop on Central" or "Galaxy Donuts") belies the deliciousness inside. Food & Wine touted the store as the best in the state, with special accolades for the fritters and Bavarian cream.

www.facebook.com/thedonutshoponcentral

307-426-4013

416 Central Ave #1306, Cheyenne, WY 82007

Determining the best donut shop in every state is a daunting task. Rather than do a cross-country trek of trying every shop (although that sounds like a fun time), I relied on reviews and rankings across multiple platforms, local and national coverage, and any awards the shops received. National chains were omitted, although some shops do have multiple locations across the state.