Best Donuts in New Hampshire (2026 Guide)
New Hampshire's donut tradition is quintessential New England. From cider donuts at fall orchards to year-round bakeries in Manchester and Concord, the Granite State's shops deliver honest, fresh-made donuts with that unmistakable Yankee quality.
Top 15 Donut Shops in New Hampshire
Why it's notable: The top-rated donut shop in New Hampshire, known for Craft vegan yeast-raised donuts, Cake donuts, Organic fair trade coffee, with 2 awards, serving since 2017, featuring Vegan and Organic coffee.
Why it's notable: One of New Hampshire's highest-rated shops, known for Handmade donuts fresh to order, Kettle-fried donuts, Classic cake donuts, with 1 award, serving since 2015, featuring Made to order and Kettle-fried.
Why it's notable: One of New Hampshire's highest-rated shops, known for Classic glazed donuts, Old-fashioned cake donuts, Fresh daily varieties, with 2 awards, serving since 2017, featuring Early morning hours and Handmade.
Why it's notable: A standout Nashua favorite, known for Apple cider donuts, Made-from-scratch pastries, Custom cakes, with 2 awards, serving since 1947, featuring Made from scratch and Full bakery.
Why it's notable: A standout North Hampton favorite, known for Homemade Donuts, Breakfast Menu, Chef-Driven Pastries, with 1 award, serving since 2018, featuring Full breakfast menu and Lunch service (Wed-Fri).
Why it's notable: A standout Conway favorite, known for Hand-Cut Donuts, Apple Cider Donuts, Maple Frosted, with 3 awards, serving since 1975, featuring Opens at 4am and Full bakery.
Why it's notable: A standout Franklin favorite, known for Hand-Cut Fresh Donuts, Jelly/Cream Filled, Glazed, with 3 awards, serving since 1982, featuring Opens at 3am and Hand-cut donuts.
Why it's notable: A standout Bedford favorite, known for Made-to-Order Custom Doughnuts, Classic Cake Doughnuts, Rotating Creative Flavors, with 2 awards, serving since 2020, featuring Made-to-order customization and Gluten-free options.
Why it's notable: A standout Manchester favorite, known for Creative Stuffed Donuts, Specialty Glazes, Rotating Flavors, with 2 awards, serving since 2024, featuring Creative stuffed donuts and DoorDash delivery.
Why it's notable: A standout Meredith favorite, known for Apple cider doughnuts, Fudge, Seasonal flavors, with 2 awards, serving since 2013, featuring Farm setting and Seasonal.
Why it's notable: A standout Windham favorite, known for Over 40 daily donut varieties, Muffins, Danish pastries, with 1 award, serving since 1980, featuring 40+ donut varieties daily and Full bakery.
Why it's notable: A standout Londonderry favorite, known for Apple cider doughnuts, Fresh apple cider, Farm market goods, with 2 awards, serving since 1732, featuring Apple orchard and Pick your own.
Why it's notable: A standout Milford favorite, known for Hand-cut donuts, Ceremony Coffee, Weekend specials, serving since 2021, featuring Hand-cut donuts and Specialty coffee.
Why it's notable: A standout Littleton favorite, known for Artisan doughnuts, Small-batch varieties, serving since 2019, featuring Small batch and Artisan.
Why it's notable: A standout Amherst favorite, known for Cronuts, Maple bacon donuts, European-style pastries, with 1 award, serving since 2004, featuring Full marketplace and European-style pastries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best donut shop in New Hampshire?
Lovebirds Donuts in Portsmouth is the top-rated donut shop in New Hampshire with a 4.5 rating.
How many donut shops are in New Hampshire?
We have 24 donut shops listed across 20 cities in New Hampshire on NearbyDonuts.com.
Which cities in New Hampshire have the best donuts?
The top cities for donuts in New Hampshire include Portsmouth (2 shops), Nashua (2 shops), Manchester (2 shops), Milford (2 shops), Lebanon (1 shops).