10 NYC Donut Shops, From Retro Counters to Crackle Glaze

4.6 (3,212)

Mon – Wed, 04:30 – 18:00; Thu – Fri, 04:30 – 19:00; Sat, 05:00 – 19:00; Sun, 05:30 – 18:00

727 Manhattan Ave

This family-owned Brooklyn shop has operated for over 60 years. I'd compare a honey-dipped yeast donut with an old-fashioned cake donut over iced coffee. Reviewers praise the fresh, affordable pastries and retro charm. Bring cash to the counter, and expect limited seating.

4.6 (2,640)

Mon – Sun, Open 24 hours

203 W 14th St

This Manhattan counter has served classic donuts and coffee since 1964, staying open 24 hours a day. Pastries and sandwiches make it a broader stop than a donut run. I'd bookmark 203 W 14th St for a late-night sweet stop. Customers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 2,640 ratings.

4.6 (1,327)

Mon – Sun, 08:00 – 18:00

222 Montrose Avenue

Dun-Well Doughnuts uses animal-free recipes for soft doughs, silken custards and delicate chocolate crusts. Pistachio and French toast feature among the Brooklyn bakery's flavors. My breakfast pick would be a coffee cake doughnut with a specialty espresso. Reviewers praise the fresh textures and creative flavor variety.

4.7 (924)

Mon – Sun, 08:00 – 18:00

448 Lafayette Ave

Fan-Fan Doughnuts makes small-batch, globally inspired doughnuts at its Latina- and family-owned Brooklyn bakery. Mango lassi and calamansi feature among the flavors. I'd start with La Donna, the raspberry and black currant combination, when it appears among the rotating specials. Reviewers praise the distinctive flavors, friendly staff and colorful atmosphere.

4.4 (1,387)

Mon – Sun, Open 24 hours

324 7th Ave

Homemade donuts share the menu with omelettes and fruit-topped French toast at 7th Avenue Donuts & Diner. I'd pair a donut with an omelette and the popular fried potatoes. This Brooklyn diner serves around the clock. Bring cash. Customers rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 1,387 ratings.

4.6 (800)

Mon – Sun, 07:00 – 20:00

126 Nassau Ave

Moe's Doughs serves generous portions at its Brooklyn bakery. Honey-dipped classics and apple fritters share the counter with inventive flavors such as the Samoan. Baked goods stay fresh later in the day. I'd try the Samoan on an afternoon donut run. Reviewers praise the soft, fresh dough and reasonable prices.

4.6 (400)

Mon – Sun, 05:00 – 17:00

6822 5th Ave

Mike's Donuts is a long-running, family-owned Brooklyn bakery with a wide selection of classic donuts, plus bagels and muffins. It opens daily at 5 AM and closes at 5 PM, making it useful for an early breakfast or later bakery stop. I'd choose a donut first, then browse the bagel case. Reviewers give it 4.6 stars across 400 ratings.

4.3 (526)

Mon – Sat, 07:00 – 22:30; Sun, 07:00 – 21:00

89 EAST 42 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017

A vegan pistachio doughnut topped with real chopped nuts would be my first order at Doughnut Plant inside Grand Central. The shop makes its jams, fillings and toppings from scratch. Its entire selection is certified Kosher and vegetarian. Reviewers generally praise the fresh doughnuts, distinctive varieties and vegan options.

4.5 (392)

Mon – Fri, 08:00 – 16:00; Sat – Sun, 09:00 – 17:00

50 Malcolm X Blvd

The glaze cracks cleanly on Fat Doughnut's fluffy donuts without overwhelming sweetness. Maple glazed would be my pick with coffee in the calm Brooklyn cafe. For a savory meal, the counter serves crispy chicken sandwiches with crunchy coleslaw. Customers rate the shop 4.5 out of 5 across 392 ratings.

4.6 (409)

Wed, 09:00 – 15:00; Thu – Sat, 09:00 – 18:00; Sun, 09:00 – 17:00

11A Holden Boulevard

Behind glass at Donut World, staff assemble custom cake donuts on old fashioned or devil food cake bases. Maple bacon would be my pick from the combinations. Star Wars memorabilia fills this Staten Island shop. Reviewers praise the fresh custom donuts and friendly staff.