Eat · Desserts · 2026
The best apple cider doughnuts in New York.
Every one from my own visits, 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.
- Columbus Circle Holiday MarketMarket · Columbus CircleColumbus Circle Holiday Market (Columbus Circle) | Daily from November 23rd – December 31st, 2023.
- Dough DoughnutsBakeryIt’s a mouth-watering treat that’s perfect for sharing thanks to its generous size.
- Doughnut PlantBakery
- 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.
- Grand BazaarMarket · Upper West SideGrand Bazaar (Upper West Side) | Year-round every Sunday from 10AM – 5PM.
- Greenmarket at the OculusMarket · Financial DistrictGreenmarket at the Oculus (Financial District) | Tuesdays from 8AM – 5PM, June 6th to November 21st, 2023.
- Jack’s Stir Brew CoffeeCafeJack’s Stir Brew Coffee wins the prize for most surprising apple cider donut in NYC.
- Milk BarBakeryWhen it comes to creative apple cider donuts in New York City, Milk Bar comes out on top.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Tompkins SquareMarket · East VillageTompkins Square (East Village) | Year-round every Sunday from 9AM – 4PM.
- Trader Joe'sMarket
- Tucker Square GreenmarketMarket · Upper West SideTucker Square Greenmarket (Upper West Side) | Year-round every Thursday from 8 AM – 3PM.
- Union Square Farmers MarketMarket · Union SquareMy personal favorite market for apple cider goodies is Union Square Farmers Market.
- 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.
Columbus Circle Holiday Market
Market · Columbus Circle
Columbus Circle Holiday Market (Columbus Circle) | Daily from November 23rd – December 31st, 2023.
Dough Doughnuts
Bakery · Multiple locations in New York City
It’s a mouth-watering treat that’s perfect for sharing thanks to its generous size.
Doughnuttery
Bakery · Chelsea · 425 W 15th St, New York, NY 10011
Doughnuttery 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.
Grand Bazaar
Market · Upper West Side
Grand Bazaar (Upper West Side) | Year-round every Sunday from 10AM – 5PM.
Greenmarket at the Oculus
Market · Financial District
Greenmarket at the Oculus (Financial District) | Tuesdays from 8AM – 5PM, June 6th to November 21st, 2023.
Jack’s Stir Brew Coffee
Cafe · Many Locations in New York City
Jack’s Stir Brew Coffee wins the prize for most surprising apple cider donut in NYC.
Milk Bar
Bakery · Many Locations in New York City
When it comes to creative apple cider donuts in New York City, Milk Bar comes out on top.
Padoca Bakery
Bakery · Upper East Side · 210 E 67th St, New York, NY 10065
Churning out some of the best apple cider donuts in NYC, the Upper East Side bakery scratches the autumnal itch many of us get.
Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop
Bakery · Greenpoint, Brooklyn · 727 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222
Serving one of the best classic apple cider donuts in NYC, Peter Pan has made an honest woman out of me.
Super Nice
Bakery · Upper East Side · 156 E 117th St, New York, NY 10035
The bakery offers some of the best apple cider donuts in NYC and serves freshly prepared, hand-crafted yeast donuts daily.
Tompkins Square
Market · East Village
Tompkins Square (East Village) | Year-round every Sunday from 9AM – 4PM.
Tucker Square Greenmarket
Market · Upper West Side
Tucker Square Greenmarket (Upper West Side) | Year-round every Thursday from 8 AM – 3PM.
Union Square Farmers Market
Market · Union Square
My personal favorite market for apple cider goodies is Union Square Farmers Market.
Whole Foods
Market · Bryant Park
Whenever 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.
Best apple cider doughnuts in New York, 2026
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