Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Lyndell's Bakery, Nine Winters and Downeast Cider, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find the best places for donuts in Boston. Curated list of top-rated restaurants serving exceptional donuts.
Boston's Premier Donuts Destinations
Boston’s donut scene offers a delightful mix of tradition and innovation, stretching from historic neighborhood favorites to modern international interpretations. You can indulge in classic American glazed rings at legendary spots like Lyndell's Bakery and Doughboy Donuts & Deli, or explore unique global flavors at Nine Winters and Mariposa Bakery. Whether you are craving a traditional cider donut or a creative Korean or Mexican-inspired treat, this curated selection highlights the very best fried dough the city has to offer.
8 restaurants in Best Donuts in Boston | Top Spots
- Lyndell's Bakery · rated 5/5: American.
- Nine Winters · rated 3/5: Korean.
- Downeast Cider · rated 3/5: American.
- Davis Square Donuts & Bagels · rated 3/5: American.
- Mariposa Bakery: Mexican.
- Doughboy Donuts & Deli: American.
- Steel & Rye: American.
- Clery's: American.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
