The maple bacon doughnuts, peach and crispy apple fritters put this Birmingham favorite on the map. Read more.
This Anchorage spot may look like any old coffee shop, but don’t be fooled: The Kobuk bakes the best old-fashioned doughnuts around. Read more.
With 12 locations around the state and more to come, this no-frills joint--minus the sprinkles--sells simple, delicious doughnuts across the Valley. Read more.
Located in North Little Rock, this humble storefront makes a not so humble doughnut. Follow the whiff of sweet, fried dough into the small shop and order a plain, glazed. Read more.
Sorry, L.A. and San Francisco, you’ll have to go to San Diego for the best doughnuts in the state. The best things in life are worth the wait, like the Donut Bar’s strawberry split doughnut. Read more.
Glazed & Confuzed is a state-loved establishment. The pastries here go beyond baking--it’s art, and our favorite exhibit is the the root-beer-glazed doughnut stuffed with Bavarian cream. Read more.
This retro diner serves a solid breakfast, but the doughnuts are the main attraction at Dottie’s. Order a classic glazed, powdered or jelly-filled doughnut. Then order another. Read more.
Duck Donuts quickly became a favorite in Delaware. If you’re feeling ambitious, opt for a doughnut sundae--freshly baked dough topped with ice cream and the works. Your diet can start tomorrow. Read more.
Warning: These doughnuts are not for the faint of heart. With flavors like butterfinger cheesecake and the famous maple bacon bar, you have to be a warrior. Read more.
Get the peach slider: A sugar-coated doughnut filled with fresh, juicy peaches. This is Georgia, after all.
You may think you traveled to Hawaii for the beach and palm trees, but you’re really there for the doughnuts. In particular, the malasadas, Portuguese-style fried dough coated with cinnamon. Read more.
If only every doughnut shop could make Samoa-inspired treats like this Boise staple’s Girl Scout cookie-inspired creation. Read more.
It’s small. It’s hipster. It’s cash only, and you will wait in a line that tests your doughnut-loving patience only to be re-affirmed with your first bite of chocolate glaze. Read more.
Long’s Bakery is an Indianapolis institution. The yeast doughnuts are a popular favorite, but at $10 a dozen, you might as well try every flavor. Read more.
We’re considering buying a vacation home in Ankeny for easy access to five daily gourmet concoctions like red-velvet cake with cream-cheese frosting. Read more.
This Kansas City joint is a hidden gem among the city’s larger franchises. Try one of Hana’s cream-cheese-filled doughnuts and you may never go back to eating bagels. Read more.
Nord’s Bakery makes doughnuts that are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Get the signature maple bacon: a long yeast pastry with a thick coat of maple frosting and a strip of bacon. Read more.
Come for the doughnuts, stay for the cheeseburger sliders. District’s menu offers seven flavors that rotate daily, but it always offers the classics like chocolate glazed and cinnamon sugar. Read more.
These doughnuts are made from roasted, hand-peeled sweet potatoes. They’re both quirky and delicious, which is exactly what you should expect when in Portland. Read more.
Fractured Prune has many locations, but the most notable is its Ocean City spot. The signature flavor, O.C. Sand, is a simple yet perfectly executed cinnamon sugar and honey glazed doughnut. Read more.
Drive into the town of Oak Bluffs any summer night and you’ll see at least 100 people waiting for hot apple fritters at the back door of this speakeasy-style doughnut joint. Read more.
Artisanal doughnuts at their best, every treat at Propaganda is handcrafted and made from scratch with real ingredients. The “breakfast in bed”--French toast, bacon and pecans--is a must-try. Read more.
The doughnuts at this Minneapolis spot are almost too pretty to eat. Glam Doll is also a perfectly acceptable brunch option, thanks to its eggs Benedict and breakfast doughnut sandwich offerings. Read more.
With four locations in Jackson, Monroe’s is a local favorite. Don’t expect crazy flavors; rather, you’ll find solid takes on classic French crullers and Bavarian creams. Read more.
The must-try item at this St. Louis institution is the cinnamon glob: a giant, dense ball of fried dough loaded with buttery cinnamon. Read more.
The kitschy decor, homey vibe and sweet smell of the fryer will take you back to grandma’s house as you bite into a strawberry-glazed doughnut finished with a dollop of jam. Read more.
Olsen bakery has been around since 1942, and (thankfully) not much has changed. Stroll in to enjoy a hot cup of coffee and a glazed cake doughnut to start your day. Read more.
Remember: What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. So go for a specialty creation like “The Fat Elvis,” a chocolate-covered, peanut-butter-filled doughnut topped off with caramelized banana. Read more.
A quintessential mom-and-pop shop, Muriel’s offers a small and simple yet consistently delicious selection of doughnuts including crullers, cinnamon, sugar and jelly-filled. Read more.
Go for the unusual flavors like the “Bed-Rockin,” with vanilla frosting and Fruity Pebbles or the “Twixxed,” covered with chocolate glaze, Nila wafers and caramel. Read more.
Should you find yourself in Santa Fe, run to Whoo’s for a lemon pistachio white chocolate doughnut. It’ll blow your damn mind. Read more.
We have no problem paying $27 for a dozen artisanal doughnuts when they come in flavors like dulce de leche with toasted almonds, hibiscus and chocolate chipotle. You know what, make that two dozen. Read more.
The menu here consists of three items: Glazed doughnuts, coffee and milk. Don’t ask for sprinkles. Read more.
Play it safe with a delicious old-fashioned doughnut or try a more inventive flavor like double chocolate peanut butter or caramel with pecans. Read more.
A Centerville staple since 1967, Bill’s exterior is is easy to miss. But inside it’s a classic place that’s friendly and inviting. The old-fashioned sour-cream-filled doughnut is a crowd favorite. Read more.
You might blush while asking for the cherry jelly-filled “Camel Toe” or apple-filled fritter “Strong Pimp Hand,” but try not to overthink the names. Read more.
Get the “The Old Dirty Bastard,” a cholesterol-raising, decadent combination of chocolate, peanut butter and Oreos. Read more.
Three words: Fried Chicken Doughnut. Philly chef Michael Solomonov has perfected the art of sweet and savory with these legendary honey doughnuts served with crispy twice fried, chicken. Read more.
People frequently drive over the Connecticut or Massachusetts border to snag one of Allie’s legendary doughnuts. The shop also makes massive doughnut cakes to feed a crowd. Read more.
The Glazed Gourmet, seated on Upper King St., is the real deal. Pay attention to the eccentric flavors like orange pistachio and the lavender-flavored “Purple Goat.” Read more.
This Rapid City shop has a loyal clientele that keeps coming back for the maple bacon pastries. The doughnuts are good enough for Hillary Clinton, who stopped for a bite when she was in town. Read more.
Since 1977, this shop has been deep-frying apple fritters and chocolate old-fashioneds that draw in crowds. But you must try the famous Kolache--a sweet pastry filled with savory sausage and cheddar. Read more.
This Austin-based food truck sells its top-notch treats from a vintage trailer. The toppings include everything from jalapeño and grilled strawberries to fried chicken strips. Read more.
Across the state, people recognize the iconic yellow box with a red rocking horse logo. The classic glazeds may be simple, but they’re the best quality doughnuts around. Read more.
Think: cake and yeast doughnuts in flavors like S’mores and Lucky Charms. You can also snag one on Saturdays at the Burlington Farmers' Market. Read more.
Get adventurous with the famous chicken doughnut, a mouthwatering combo of fried chicken on a maple glazed pastry. Read more.
The menu always features the classics with a rotating list of seasonal specialties like the cherry blossom and pumpkin old-fashioned.
Is there anything better in life than a crème brûlée doughnut served with a fried chicken wing? The answer is no. Why don’t you just head to the nation’s capital and try it for yourself. Read more.
The recipes at this West Virginia mainstay haven’t changed in over 30 years and the giant glazed doughnuts are a sight to see…and eat. Read more.
Take a break from the cheese and bratwurst and go for something sweet. With three locations in the Fox Valley area, Manderfield’s has been serving top-notch doughnuts for over 70 years. Read more.
This Wild West-themed shop offers about 40 rotating flavors on any given day. Order something out-of-the-box, like a turtle doughnut made with chocolate icing, drizzled caramel and candied pecans. Read more.
