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Homer Simpson Would Endorse These Local Favorite Donut Shops

Homer Simpson Would Endorse These Local Favorite Donut Shops

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Alabama: The Heavenly Donut Company

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Alaska: Brothers' Café

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Arizona: LaMar's Donuts and Coffee

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Arkansas: Mark's Do-Nut Shop

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California: Donut Bar

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Colorado: Amy's Donuts

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Connecticut: Donut Crazy

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Delaware: Fractured Prune

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Florida: The Salty Donut

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Georgia: Revolution Doughnuts

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Hawaii: Purvé Donut Stop

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Idaho: Guru Donuts

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Illinois: Doughnut Vault

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Indiana: Long's Bakery

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Iowa: Ambrosia Donuts

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Kansas: The Donut Whole

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Kentucky: King Donuts

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Louisiana: DISTRICT: Donuts. Sliders. Brew.

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Maine: The Holy Donut

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Maryland: Krumpe's DO-nuts

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Massachusetts: Union Square Donuts

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Michigan: Avon Donuts

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Minnesota: Cardigan Donuts

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Mississippi: The TatoNut Shop

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Missouri: Pharaoh's Donuts

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Montana: Granny's Gourmet Donuts

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Nebraska: Olsen's Bake Shop

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Nevada: Pinkbox Doughnuts

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New Hampshire: Tori's Homestead Doughnuts in Colebrook

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New Jersey: Uncle Dood's Donuts

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New Mexico: Whoo's Donuts

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New York: Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop

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North Carolina: MJ Donuts

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North Dakota: Bearscat Bakehouse

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Ohio: Bill's Donut Shop

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Oklahoma: Polar Donuts

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Oregon: Pip's Original Doughnuts & Chai

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Pennsylvania: Federal Donuts

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Rhode Island: PVDonuts

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South Carolina: Sunny's Donuts

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South Dakota: Jerry's Cakes & Donuts

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Tennessee: Gibson's Donuts

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Texas: Round Rock Donuts

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Utah: Fresh Donut & Deli

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Vermont: Willoughby's Depot Eatery

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Virginia: Sugar Shack Donuts & Coffee

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Washington: Top Pot Doughnuts

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Wisconsin: Greenbush Bakery

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Wyoming: Cowboy Donuts

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Alabama: The Heavenly Donut Company
Alaska: Brothers' Café
Arizona: LaMar's Donuts and Coffee
Arkansas: Mark's Do-Nut Shop
California: Donut Bar
Colorado: Amy's Donuts
Connecticut: Donut Crazy
Delaware: Fractured Prune
Florida: The Salty Donut
Georgia: Revolution Doughnuts
Hawaii: Purvé Donut Stop
Idaho: Guru Donuts
Illinois: Doughnut Vault
Indiana: Long's Bakery
Iowa: Ambrosia Donuts
Kansas: The Donut Whole
Kentucky: King Donuts
Louisiana: DISTRICT: Donuts. Sliders. Brew.
Maine: The Holy Donut
Maryland: Krumpe's DO-nuts
Massachusetts: Union Square Donuts
Michigan: Avon Donuts
Minnesota: Cardigan Donuts
Mississippi: The TatoNut Shop
Missouri: Pharaoh's Donuts
Montana: Granny's Gourmet Donuts
Nebraska: Olsen's Bake Shop
Nevada: Pinkbox Doughnuts
New Hampshire: Tori's Homestead Doughnuts in Colebrook
New Jersey: Uncle Dood's Donuts
New Mexico: Whoo's Donuts
New York: Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop
North Carolina: MJ Donuts
North Dakota: Bearscat Bakehouse
Ohio: Bill's Donut Shop
Oklahoma: Polar Donuts
Oregon: Pip's Original Doughnuts & Chai
Pennsylvania: Federal Donuts
Rhode Island: PVDonuts
South Carolina: Sunny's Donuts
South Dakota: Jerry's Cakes & Donuts
Tennessee: Gibson's Donuts
Texas: Round Rock Donuts
Utah: Fresh Donut & Deli
Vermont: Willoughby's Depot Eatery
Virginia: Sugar Shack Donuts & Coffee
Washington: Top Pot Doughnuts
Wisconsin: Greenbush Bakery
Wyoming: Cowboy Donuts

Among all the baked goods out there, donuts remain an American favorite. Take it from Homer Simpson: donuts are one of the best treats on the planet. Regardless of what state you live in, there's a favorite donut shop near you. That's why it can be helpful to have a guide to the best donut shops across the country so you can live like a local whenever you travel.

Donut shops are popping up almost everywhere, and bakeries have an incredible array of donuts added to their already delicious offerings. Ingredients range from savory bacon to spicy jalapeños to indulgent foie gras. The creative possibilities seem endless; it's all up to you how you choose to consume these delights.

This post was updated May 20, 2025 to reflect recent donut shop openings.

Here is a state-by-state guide to the best donuts.

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