Best Donuts in Pennsylvania (2026 Guide)
Pennsylvania's donut tradition spans from Philadelphia's iconic bakeries to Pittsburgh's beloved local shops and Lancaster County's legendary Amish-style donuts. The Keystone State offers remarkable depth and variety across its diverse regions.
Top 15 Donut Shops in Pennsylvania
Why it's notable: The top-rated donut shop in Pennsylvania, known for 40+ daily varieties, Crispy Creme style, Fresh daily production, with 2 awards, serving since 2018, featuring 40+ varieties and Fresh daily.
Why it's notable: One of Pennsylvania's highest-rated shops, known for Create-your-own donuts, Fresh daily donuts, Custom cupcakes, with 2 awards, serving since 2015, featuring Create-your-own donuts and Daily specials.
Why it's notable: One of Pennsylvania's highest-rated shops, known for Hand-made cake donuts, Raised donuts, Filled donuts, with 4 awards, serving since 1987, featuring hand-made donuts and cash only.
Why it's notable: A standout New Wilmington favorite, known for Apple spice donuts (old-fashioned glazed, chocolate, maple, vanilla), Apple cider donuts, Apple fritters, with 3 awards, serving since 1975, featuring farm market and U-pick apples.
Why it's notable: A standout Akron favorite, known for Classic yeast raised donuts, Cream-filled varieties, Chocolate-frosted, with 1 award, serving since 2023, featuring Classic recipes and Community traditions.
Why it's notable: A standout Nazareth favorite, known for Giant donut cakes, Fresh daily donuts, Classic varieties, with 2 awards, serving since 1995, featuring Giant donut cakes and Early sellouts.
Why it's notable: A standout Lancaster favorite, known for Hand-rolled Amish donuts, Cream-filled varieties, Glazed rings, with 2 awards, serving since 1992, featuring Hand-rolled daily and Family recipe.
Why it's notable: A standout Allentown favorite, known for 20+ unique varieties, Vanilla iced with pastry cream, Maple bacon, with 2 awards, serving since 1959, featuring Since 1959 and 20+ varieties.
Why it's notable: A standout Beaver Falls favorite, known for Original Creme donuts, Cinnamon rolls, Giant-sized donuts (twice normal size), with 4 awards, serving since 1938, featuring since 1938 and giant-sized donuts.
Why it's notable: A standout Lebanon favorite, known for Soft and fluffy donuts, Fresh daily production, Classic varieties, with 2 awards, serving since 1987, featuring Soft and fluffy and Fresh daily.
Why it's notable: A standout Pittsburgh favorite, known for Glazed donuts, Cream-filled long johns, Blueberry cake donuts, with 1 award, serving since 2015, featuring classic donuts and sells out early.
Why it's notable: A standout Pittsburgh favorite, known for Simple glazed donuts, Strawberry-topped donuts, Blueberry jam donuts, with 2 awards, serving since 2020, featuring historic bakery location and classic donuts.
Why it's notable: A standout Bethlehem favorite, known for Italian-American donuts, Traditional pastries, Custom cakes, with 2 awards, serving since 1952, featuring Family recipes and Italian-American.
Why it's notable: A standout Philadelphia favorite, known for Hand-rolled Pennsylvania Dutch doughnuts, 40+ varieties daily, Blueberry fritters, with 2 awards, serving since 1993, featuring Amish/Pennsylvania Dutch tradition and Hand-rolled daily.
Why it's notable: A standout Philadelphia favorite, known for 100% vegan donuts, Apple fritters, Glazed gingerbread with chocolate-apple spiced cake, with 2 awards, serving since 2018, featuring 100% vegan and Daily rotating flavors.
Donut Shops by City in Pennsylvania
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best donut shop in Pennsylvania?
Dough N Joe in Mechanicsburg is the top-rated donut shop in Pennsylvania with a 4.8 rating.
How many donut shops are in Pennsylvania?
We have 64 donut shops listed across 30 cities in Pennsylvania on NearbyDonuts.com.
Which cities in Pennsylvania have the best donuts?
The top cities for donuts in Pennsylvania include Philadelphia (17 shops), Pittsburgh (11 shops), Lancaster (4 shops), Mechanicsburg (2 shops), Bethlehem (2 shops).