Homer’s fave, and ours as well – New York City is basically the home of the doughnut. Glazed, filled, iced, cream covered…there’s a flavour out there for everyone!
Whether you’re after a classic cronut or something a bit special, no visit to the Big Apple should be without a visit to one of these top notch dough spots.
1. Donut Pub
• 203 W 14th St, NY 10011
Doughnuts for breakfast? Only in New York City – this spot’s open 24/7! Tuck into a Maple Bacon delight at Donut Pub, or for the more traditional, enjoy a classic Glazed or Salted Caramel. Donut Pub is also completely peanut and tree nut free – so our nut allergy mates can get in on the dough!
2. The Doughnut Project
• 10 Morton St, NY 10014
Well, they DO proclaim that they’re the best in their window display! Thankfully, the Doughnut Project lives up to the self-proclaimed heights, offering sweet-savoury doughnuts ranging from the classic (Pb&J) and the classy (Chandon Rose) to the more innovative (Bone Marrow Chocolate, anyone??)
3. Supermoon Bakehouse
• 120 Rivington St, NY 10002
Okay, so the magical pastries that line the marbled counter might draw your eye at first – but Supermoon Bakery are responsible for some hella good doughy orbs, with inventive flavours such as Lavender & Honey, and Blueberry & Caramel Pie. The aesthetic? So Instagram it hurts.
4. Dun-Well Doughnuts
• Manhattan: 102 St Marks Pl, NY 10009
• Brooklyn: 222 Montrose Ave, NY 11206
Dun-Well are all about artisan, handcrafted doughnuts – and vegans can rejoice, as every ring is completely free of animal products! Flavours on offer change daily, but a few favourites include Toasted Coconut and Matcha Raspberry Pie.
5. Du’s Doughnuts
• 107 N 12th St, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Perfectly placed in super-cool Williamsburg, these cakey delights will give you a real sugar fix. Flavours include brown butter key lime and blueberry crumble. Us grown ups can also enjoy a beer or wine from the bar here too…
6. Doughnuttery
• Chelsea Market: 425 West 15th Street, NY 10011
• Hell’s Kitchen: 1000 8th Ave, NY 10019
Eaten too much pizza and you’ve run out of room for dessert? Yup, we’ve all been there. Doughnuttery’s bite-sized mini doughnuts are the perfect nibble for smaller appetites. Having a sweet tooth moment? Mix and match your miniatures with around 20 quirkily named flavours on offer, including the Coco Mint Paddy, Purple Pig and Spicy Rooster.
7. Dough
• Manhattan: 14 W 19th St, NY 10011
Brooklyn: 448 Lafayette Ave, NY 11205
More of a ‘go big or go home’ kinda eater? Dough’s offerings are bigger than your average doughnut, topped with gloriously cheek-smudging sticky icing.
If you go to New York City and visit any of the places on our list, you really will get the best tasting donuts! Don’t believe us? Visit for yourself. If you need more tips for the Big Apple, view our first timers guide to NYC. You might also like to view our recommendations for the most fun dining experiences in New York.
