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The best doughnuts in New York City

Updated November 2026. 15 places.

The Big Apple is home to plenty of bakeries that have mastered the incredible fried treat. And all of the best donuts in New York City have something in common… they’ll have you crawling back for more. I’ve spent my fair share of mornings calling a box of donuts a well-balanced meal and have been able to create a list of the top spots in the city.

So enough of the chit-chat, let’s jump right into where you can find the best donuts in NYC.

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

  1. Balthazar’sBakery · SoHoThey make the BEST chocolate donuts in NYC – perfectly dense and chocolatey.
  2. Dominique AnselBakery · SoHoDominique Ansel Bakery is a must for NYC’s best donuts, especially the cult-favorite cronut, a incredible blend of croissant and donut.
  3. Dough DoughnutsBakery · MidtownThey now boast seven locations spread across three boroughs, each one making some of the best donuts in NYC.
  4. Doughnut PlantBakery · Lower East Side, Williamsburg, MidtownEvery great foodie city has their go-to spots for amazing fried treats and Doughnut Plant is at the top of our list for best donuts in New York City.
  5. DoughnutteryBakery · ChelseaThey sell some of the best donuts in all of NYC.
  6. Moe’s DoughsBakery · Greenpoint, BrooklynBut fair warning – this Greenpoint bakery is one of the most popular donut shops in NYC and they’re prone to running out.
  7. Peter PanBakery · Greenpoint, BrooklynLuckily they make some of the best donuts in Brooklyn.
  8. Super NiceBakery · Upper West SideBut even if you do, it moves quickly and waiting is well worth it for some of the best donuts in NYC.
  9. The Donut PubBakery · ChelseaThe overwhelming options help make the Donut Pub one of the best donut shops in NYC.
  10. Union Square Farmers MarketMarket · Union SquareMy personal favorite market for apple cider goodies is Union Square Farmers Market.
  11. Cloudy DonutBakery · Brooklyn Heights
  12. Daily ProvisionsBakery · West Village, Upper West Side, MidtownMost folks come to this charming bakery after catching wind that they sell some of the best donuts in NYC.
  13. Fan-Fan DoughnutsBakery · Bed-Stuy in BrooklynCrafted in small batches throughout the day, Fan-Fan produces some of the freshest donuts in NYC, often serving them warm for a really good softness.
  14. Orwasher’sBakery · Upper East SideWhile many come for the bagels, seasoned locals recognize the hand-filled jelly donuts as hidden gems, among the best in NYC.
  15. Supermoon BakehouseBakery · Lower East SideA crowd favorite is (and will always be) the curd filled donuts, they’re some of the best in NYC.

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Where they are

13 neighborhoods, SoHo and Chelsea most of all.

Chelsea

Greenpoint, Brooklyn

SoHo

Bed-Stuy in Brooklyn

Brooklyn Heights

Lower East Side

Lower East Side, Williamsburg, Midtown

Midtown

Union Square

Upper East Side

Upper West Side

West Village, Upper West Side, Midtown

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The full guide, with the ones that didn't make it and why: 15+ Best Doughnuts in New York City (Ranked).