Eat · Desserts · 2026
The best doughnuts in New York.
Every one from my own visits, updated September 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.
- Balthazar’sBakeryThey make the BEST chocolate donuts in NYC – perfectly dense and chocolatey.
- Cloudy DonutBakery · Brooklyn Heights
- 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.
- 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.
- Dough DoughnutsBakery · MidtownThey now boast seven locations spread across three boroughs, each one making some of the best donuts in NYC.
- 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.
- DoughnutteryBakery · ChelseaThey sell some of the best donuts in all of NYC.
- 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.
- Mah-Ze-DahrBakery · West Village & Financial DistrictYou’ll find folks (at least the smart ones) ordering two or more donuts at a time since they know they’re some of the best in NYC.
- 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.
- Peter PanBakery · Greenpoint, BrooklynLuckily they make some of the best donuts in Brooklyn.
- 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.
- Supermoon BakehouseBakery · Lower East SideA crowd favorite is (and will always be) the curd filled donuts, they’re some of the best in NYC.
- The Donut PubBakery · ChelseaThe overwhelming options help make the Donut Pub one of the best donut shops in NYC.
- Union Square Farmers MarketMarket · Union SquareMy personal favorite market for apple cider goodies is Union Square Farmers Market.
Balthazar’s
Bakery
They make the BEST chocolate donuts in NYC – perfectly dense and chocolatey.
Daily Provisions
Bakery · West Village, Upper West Side, Midtown
Most folks come to this charming bakery after catching wind that they sell some of the best donuts in NYC.
Dominique Ansel
Bakery · SoHo · 189 Spring St, New York, NY 10012
Dominique Ansel Bakery is a must for NYC’s best donuts, especially the cult-favorite cronut, a incredible blend of croissant and donut.
Dough Doughnuts
Bakery · Midtown · 14 West 19th Street at, 5th Ave, New York, 10011
They now boast seven locations spread across three boroughs, each one making some of the best donuts in NYC.
Doughnut Plant
Bakery · Lower East Side, Williamsburg, Midtown
Every 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.
Doughnuttery
Bakery · Chelsea · 425 W 15th St, New York, NY 10011
They sell some of the best donuts in all of NYC.
Fan-Fan Doughnuts
Bakery · Bed-Stuy in Brooklyn · 448 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205
Crafted 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.
Mah-Ze-Dahr
Bakery · West Village & Financial District
You’ll find folks (at least the smart ones) ordering two or more donuts at a time since they know they’re some of the best in NYC.
Moe’s Doughs
Bakery · Greenpoint, Brooklyn · 126 Nassau Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222
But fair warning – this Greenpoint bakery is one of the most popular donut shops in NYC and they’re prone to running out.
Peter Pan
Bakery · Greenpoint, Brooklyn · 727 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222
Luckily they make some of the best donuts in Brooklyn.
Super Nice
Bakery · Upper West Side · 196 W 108th St, New York, NY 10025
But even if you do, it moves quickly and waiting is well worth it for some of the best donuts in NYC.
Supermoon Bakehouse
Bakery · Lower East Side · 120 Rivington St, New York, NY 10002
A crowd favorite is (and will always be) the curd filled donuts, they’re some of the best in NYC.
The Donut Pub
Bakery · Chelsea · 740 Broadway, New York, NY 10003
The overwhelming options help make the Donut Pub one of the best donut shops in NYC.
Union Square Farmers Market
Market · Union Square
My personal favorite market for apple cider goodies is Union Square Farmers Market.
Best doughnuts in New York, 2026
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