What started as a traditional pairing with your morning coffee can now be used as hamburger buns. Yes, I am talking about the iconic doughnut. Whether you like them pillowy or cakey, doughnuts are a delicious treat any time of day. We've rounded up the best spots for doughnuts in NYC to help curb your sweet tooth.
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With multiple locations around New York, Dough Doughnuts is a must-try place to satisfy your sweet tooth. Offering year-round and seasonal menus, with vegan options, these oversize and unique donuts are handmade in small batches to ensure ultimate freshness throughout the day. Decorated with cocoa nibs, coconut flakes or crunchy oats, their unique selections will satisfy any sweet tooth. Bite into a comforting Café Au Lait doughnut covered in pecan crumbs, or embrace your sophisticated side with a Lemon Poppy from the special orders.
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727 Manhattan Ave / 718.389.3676 / Website
Peter Pan swears never to grow up, and this family-rooted donut shop is all about preserving traditions and sticking to their original recipes from the 1950s. Offering Honey Dip, Chocolate Frosted with Sprinkles and a flurry of other flavors, loyal customers flock to Greenpoint to explore the options or sink their teeth into a personal favorite. As playful with its name as with its colorful confections, this spot shines with consistently exquisite creations.
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Multiple locations / 212.505.3700 / Website
Who said doughnuts have to be unhealthy? This environmentally-friendly spot is among the trendiest in town, boasting a Pistacchio Sourdoughnut, a Chocolate Chip Cookie doughnut and other creative takes. Their signature is the Crème Brulée doughnut, beloved for being crispy on the outside and filled with a creamy vanilla cream custard. They even have vegan and gluten-free options.
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448 Lafayette Ave / 347.533.7544 / Website
One bite of one of these masterpieces and you will be a “fan-fan.” Woman and Latina-owned, Fan Fan Doughnuts is celebrating diversity by taking inspiration from flavor combinations and traditions around the world. Be sure to try the Guava & Cheese Fan-Fan, an eclair-inspired doughnut filled with a cream cheese frosting, guava glaze & brown butter walnut cookie crumble. With frequent local collaborations, the menu often rotates but always makes a delicious doughnut.
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Feast your eyes on the fluffiest and freshest donuts that will have you going back for more any time of the day. Brooklyn native Buzzy Geduld and his brother opened The Donut Pub in 1964 and now offer a wide array of tasty pastries open 24/7 that are peanut and tree-nut-free. Whether you are craving that comforting chocolate iced doughnut or the modern maple bacon croissant doughnut, there are dozens of options to choose from that will fit any dietary restrictions.
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40 W 31st St. / 646.476.5199 / Website
Brionut, Mochi Donut, Doffle… yes, these are real things you can order at Bear Donut. This reimagined retro NYC doughnut shop is redefining the dictionary definition of the doughnut with both sweet and savory options. Their legendary cream-filled Brionuts come in flavors like scallion cream cheese, double milk tea, or tiramisu. These doughnuts are served fresh daily, and customers can opt to get their doughnuts topped with soft-serve ice cream for that extra sweet treat.
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Multiple locations / 212.633.4359 / Website
Doughnuttery is bringing bite-sized goodies to a new level. Despite the small size, these mini doughnuts do not skimp out on flavor and are made with high-quality local ingredients to create traditional and nontraditional combinations. With decadent house favorites like the Purple Pig, which comes with maple, purple potatoes and bacon, or the exotic Spicy Rooster topped with sriracha, maple and lime, these doughnuts prove that everything is cuter when tiny. For that extra punch, try out one of their dipping sauces like raspberry balsamic or beer caramel!
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These hidden gem bakeries throughout New York bring the timeless Italian bakery to your neighborhood. Born in Palermo, Italy, pastry chef Tony Park is paying homage to his “nonna” through his extensive menu of eats. The bombolones, otherwise known as the light and fluffy Italian doughnut, are a must-have dessert coming in multiple flavors, as well as the perfectly crispy croissants. Angelina Bakery also serves homemade focaccia, pizza and pasta that pair perfectly with their pastries.
"Do-nut" be afraid to check out these recommendations and discover the unique flavor combinations each shop offers.
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