15 Best Donut Shops in NYC (Neighborhood Guide)

New York City's donut scene mirrors the city itself: diverse, competitive, constantly evolving, and absolutely relentless. From a cash-only Greenpoint institution that has not changed since 1953 to a viral Japanese soufflé donut shop with two-hour lines, NYC offers more donut variety per square mile than anywhere else on Earth.

Here are the 15 best, organized by neighborhood so you can plan your route like a true New Yorker.

Manhattan

1. I'm donut? — East Village

Address: 123 St Marks Place

Hours: Daily 8am-10pm

Price: $5-7 per donut

NYC's biggest donut story of 2025 is this Japanese-style soufflé donut shop that routinely draws hour-plus wait times. The donuts are incredibly light and fluffy with a mochi-like texture that defies description — you have to experience it. Flavors lean into Asian-inspired territory with matcha cream, black sesame, and strawberry shortcake options.

What to order: The matcha cream is the signature. The strawberry shortcake is a close second. Order multiples — you will regret not doing so.

Pro tip: Arrive early. Wait times of 1-2 hours are common and they cannot be avoided. In-person only — no delivery due to freshness requirements.

2. Dominique Ansel Bakery — SoHo

Address: 189 Spring Street

Hours: Mon-Sat 8am-7pm, Sun 9am-7pm

Price: $6-7 per Cronut

The inventor of the Cronut — the croissant-donut hybrid that broke the internet in 2013 and earned Time Magazine's "Best Inventions" designation. Chef Dominique Ansel was named World's Best Pastry Chef in 2017. The Cronut remains a bucket-list NYC food experience.

What to order: The Cronut, obviously. Flavors rotate monthly. The DKA (Dominique's Kouign Amann) is also exceptional.

Pro tip: Pre-order Cronuts two weeks in advance through their website. Walk-in quantities are limited and sell out fast. No parking — take the subway.

3. The Doughnut Project — West Village

Address: 10 Morton Street

Hours: Daily 8am-10pm

Price: $4-5 per donut

Founded by a former Momofuku pastry chef, The Doughnut Project is an experimental donut lab with rotating flavors inspired by cocktails, global cuisines, and NYC street food. The Everything Donut — topped with everything bagel seasoning and cream cheese glaze — is genius. Weekly specials keep regulars guessing.

What to order: The Everything Donut is a must-try. The Beet Tahini is surprisingly delicious. Check Instagram for the current weekly rotation.

Pro tip: Open until 10 PM — one of the few quality donut spots for late-night cravings. Delivery available through Seamless and UberEats.

4. Doughnut Plant — Lower East Side

Address: 379 Grand Street

Hours: Daily 7am-8pm

Price: $4-6 per donut

Mark Isreal pioneered the gourmet donut movement in 1994 — decades before artisan donuts became a trend. Everything is made with organic ingredients, fresh fruit purees, and no preservatives. The square donut is their signature shape, and flavors like Blackout Cake, Crème Brûlée, and PB&J with homemade jam remain benchmarks for the industry.

What to order: The Blackout Cake donut is the stuff of legend. Crème Brûlée is exceptional. The PB&J uses real homemade jam that sets it apart.

Pro tip: The Grand Street location is the original. A Brooklyn outpost at 245 Flatbush Avenue offers shorter lines. Vegan options available.

5. Underwest Donuts — Hell's Kitchen

Address: 614 W 47th Street (inside a car wash)

Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-7pm, Sat 9am-7pm, Sun 9am-6pm

Price: $4-5 per donut

Yes, it is actually inside a car wash. This kosher-certified shop specializes in Middle Eastern-inspired flavors using brioche dough made fresh daily. The halva, tahini chocolate, and pistachio donuts draw from a flavor tradition you will not find anywhere else in the city.

What to order: The halva donut is unique to NYC. Pistachio and dulce de leche are also excellent. Get your car washed while you wait.

Pro tip: Car wash parking available — a rare luxury in Manhattan. Kosher certified.

Brooklyn

6. Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop — Greenpoint

Address: 727 Manhattan Avenue

Hours: Daily 4:30am-9pm

Price: $2-3 per donut

Family-owned since 1953 with its original pink neon sign and vintage decor completely intact. This is what a donut shop looked like before Instagram existed, and it has not changed one bit. Cash only, no fancy flavors, just perfectly executed classic donuts at prices that feel like a time warp.

What to order: The bow tie donut is legendary. Classic glazed is perfection. Boston cream and jelly-filled are exactly what they should be.

Pro tip: Cash only. Opens at 4:30 AM for early birds. No frills, no pretension, just great donuts at honest prices. A Greenpoint institution.

7. Cloudy Donut Co. — Bushwick

Address: 131 Wyckoff Avenue

Hours: Fri-Sun 9am-3pm (or until sold out)

Price: $4-5 per donut

This Black-owned, 100% vegan donut shop creates incredibly light and fluffy donuts that rival any traditional recipe. Operating as a weekend pop-up with online pre-orders, Cloudy is committed to sustainability in every aspect.

What to order: The churro cloud is outstanding. Berry lavender is elegant. The vegan maple bacon defies expectations.

Pro tip: Pre-order online Wednesday through Thursday for Friday-Sunday pickup. Sells out fast. Weekend hours only.

8. Dough Doughnuts — Bed-Stuy

Address: 448 Lafayette Avenue

Hours: Daily 7am-8pm

Price: $4-5 per donut

Known for massive brioche-style donuts with bold fruit-forward flavors. These are HUGE — one donut is arguably a full meal. Made fresh daily with natural ingredients. The Bed-Stuy location is the original; a Flatiron outpost at 14 W 19th Street serves Manhattan.

What to order: Hibiscus and blood orange are signatures. Passion fruit is tropical perfection. Come hungry — these donuts are legitimately massive.

Pro tip: Donuts are huge — consider sharing or coming very hungry. The Flatiron location (14 W 19th St) is more convenient for Midtown visitors.

9. Moe's Doughs — Williamsburg

Address: 120 Bedford Avenue

Hours: Wed-Sun 10am-6pm

Price: $5-6 per donut

NYC's only alcohol-infused donut shop. These donuts are made with real liquor — not just flavoring. Maple Bourbon Bacon, Champagne Strawberry, Espresso Martini, and Irish Coffee. You must be 21+ with valid ID. It is a party in donut form.

What to order: Maple Bourbon Bacon is the signature. Espresso Martini is perfect for the brunch crowd. Champagne Strawberry for celebrations.

Pro tip: Must be 21+ with valid ID. Contains real alcohol. No delivery — in-person only. Wednesday through Sunday.

Lower East Side

10. Kora — Lower East Side

Address: 200 Clinton Street

Hours: Wed-Sun 8am-3pm (or until sold out)

Price: $5-6 per donut

Filipino-American donut shop that generated a 10,000+ person waitlist when it opened. Yeast-raised donuts with creative Filipino flavors made fresh daily in small batches. The ube coconut captures Filipino baking traditions; the calamansi cream offers bright citrus; the champorado (chocolate rice) is deeply unique.

What to order: Ube coconut is the must-order. Calamansi cream is refreshing and unusual. Pandan for something tropical. Try everything — the menu is small and curated.

Pro tip: Arrive early — usually sells out by noon. Open Wednesday through Sunday only. No pre-orders.

11. Supermoon Bakehouse — Lower East Side

Address: 120A Rivington Street

Hours: Wed-Sun 9am-6pm (or until sold out)

Price: $5-7 per item

Known for stunning croissant-donut hybrids with mirror glazes and artistic designs that belong in a museum. Every donut is a work of art, with galaxy-inspired glazes, matcha pistachio swirls, and ube taro combinations.

What to order: Whatever looks most impossible on the display. The Galaxy Glaze is their signature. Matcha pistachio is excellent.

Pro tip: Long lines on weekends. Limited daily production. Follow their Instagram for the current menu — it rotates constantly.

East Village

12. Dunwell Doughnuts — East Village

Address: 102 St Marks Place

Hours: Daily 10am-10pm

Price: $4-5 per donut

All-vegan donut shop that proves plant-based can be genuinely delicious. Both yeast-raised and cake donuts that fool even committed non-vegans. Open until 10 PM for late-night dessert runs with eco-friendly packaging throughout.

What to order: The vegan Boston cream is remarkably close to the original. Cookies and cream is a crowd-pleaser. Peanut butter and jelly is nostalgic perfection.

Pro tip: Open until 10 PM — one of the best late-night donut options in the city. Delivery available through Seamless and Postmates.

The Bronx

13. Loeser's Bakery — Pelham Bay

Address: 2927 Middletown Road

Hours: Tue-Sat 7am-6pm, Sun 7am-2pm, Closed Monday

Price: $2-3 per donut

Family-owned since 1960, Loeser's is a Bronx institution that has been serving classic old-school donuts and Italian pastries for over 60 years. No fancy flavors — just consistent quality that has earned fierce neighborhood loyalty.

What to order: Classic crullers, jelly donuts, and old-fashioned cake donuts. Pair with a black and white cookie.

Pro tip: Cash preferred. Closed Mondays. Worth the trip to the Bronx for authentic, unpretentious donuts.

Flatiron / Midtown

14. Dough Doughnuts — Flatiron

Address: 14 W 19th Street

Hours: Daily 7am-9pm

Price: $4-5 per donut

The Manhattan outpost of the Brooklyn original. Same massive brioche-style donuts, same bold flavors, but more accessible for Midtown visitors and tourists. Open later than many donut shops.

What to order: Same menu as Bed-Stuy. Chocolate salted caramel and lemon poppyseed are Flatiron favorites.

15. Doughnut Plant — Multiple Locations

Their Chelsea Market and other Manhattan locations make the original LES quality accessible across the borough. The square donuts and seasonal specials keep the menu fresh year-round.

Planning Your NYC Donut Crawl

For the ultimate donut crawl, start in the Lower East Side (Doughnut Plant, Kora, Supermoon), walk to the East Village (I'm donut?, Dunwell), head to the West Village (The Doughnut Project), then subway to Brooklyn for Peter Pan in Greenpoint. Budget a full day and bring stretchy pants.

Use NearbyDonuts.com to map all NYC donut shops and check current hours before heading out — these shops frequently sell out early or have seasonal schedule changes.