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The best apple cider doughnuts in New York City

Updated September 2026. 16 places.

New York City may not have the small-town charm of Vermont or Massachusetts, but that doesn’t mean it can’t deliver on flavor. If apple cider donuts in NYC. Speaking of which, apple cider donuts in NYC scratch that itch every fall for thousands of New Yorkers.

Trust me when I say you’ll be craving more than one. So put on your coziest sweater and get comfy because we have a lot of ground to cover.

Antonina PattizWriter and photographer · how I decide
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Best apple cider doughnuts in New York City, 2026

  1. DoughnutteryBakery · ChelseaDoughnuttery has mastered the art of mini donuts and the best part is they sell some of the best apple cider donuts in all of NYC, year-round.
  2. Jack’s Stir Brew CoffeeCafe · TribecaJack’s Stir Brew Coffee wins the prize for most surprising apple cider donut in NYC.
  3. Union Square Farmers MarketMarket · Union SquareMy personal favorite market for apple cider goodies is Union Square Farmers Market.
  4. Columbus Circle Holiday MarketMarket · Columbus CircleColumbus Circle Holiday Market (Columbus Circle) | Daily from November 23rd – December 31st, 2023.
  5. Dough DoughnutsBakery · MidtownIt’s a mouth-watering treat that’s perfect for sharing thanks to its generous size.
  6. Doughnut PlantBakery · Lower East Side
  7. Grand BazaarMarket · Upper West SideGrand Bazaar (Upper West Side) | Year-round every Sunday from 10AM – 5PM.
  8. Greenmarket at the OculusMarket · Financial DistrictGreenmarket at the Oculus (Financial District) | Tuesdays from 8AM – 5PM, June 6th to November 21st, 2023.
  9. Milk BarBakery · Multiple LocationsWhen it comes to creative apple cider donuts in New York City, Milk Bar comes out on top.
  10. Padoca BakeryBakery · Upper East SideChurning out some of the best apple cider donuts in NYC, the Upper East Side bakery scratches the autumnal itch many of us get.
  11. Peter Pan Donut & Pastry ShopBakery · Greenpoint, BrooklynServing one of the best classic apple cider donuts in NYC, Peter Pan has made an honest woman out of me.
  12. Super NiceBakery · Upper East SideThe bakery offers some of the best apple cider donuts in NYC and serves freshly prepared, hand-crafted yeast donuts daily.
  13. Tompkins SquareMarket · East VillageTompkins Square (East Village) | Year-round every Sunday from 9AM – 4PM.
  14. Trader Joe'sMarket · Upper West Side
  15. Tucker Square GreenmarketMarket · Upper West SideTucker Square Greenmarket (Upper West Side) | Year-round every Thursday from 8 AM – 3PM.
  16. Whole FoodsMarket · Bryant ParkWhenever I have out-of-town visitors, I make sure to swing by the Whole Foods near Bryant Park, grab a box and treat my guests to a donut in the park.

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13 neighborhoods, Upper West Side and Upper East Side most of all.

Upper West Side

Upper East Side

Bryant Park

Chelsea

Columbus Circle

East Village

Financial District

Greenpoint, Brooklyn

Lower East Side

Midtown

Multiple Locations

Tribeca

Union Square

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