Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Agi's Counter, Caroline's Donuts and Dunkin', ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find the best places for donuts in New York City. Curated list of top-rated restaurants serving exceptional donuts.
New York City's Premier Donuts Destinations
New York City offers a world-class selection of fried dough, ranging from nostalgic neighborhood staples to innovative international treats. This collection highlights the city's diverse pastry scene, featuring everything from classic American glazed rings and Italian bomboloni to unique Hungarian specialties and Japanese-inspired creations. Whether you are seeking a quick morning coffee pairing or a gourmet dessert experience, these top-tier shops across the five boroughs provide the perfect sweet fix for every palate.
16 restaurants in Best Donuts in New York City | Top Spots
- Agi's Counter · rated 5/5: Hungarian.
- Caroline's Donuts · rated 5/5: American.
- Dunkin' · rated 4/5: American.
- Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop · rated 4/5: American.
- Orwashers Bakery · rated 3/5: American.
- Holey Cream · rated 3/5: American.
- Happy Zoe Vegan Bakery · rated 3/5: American.
- I'm donut ? · rated 3/5: Japanese.
- Angelina Bakery Times Square · rated 3/5: Italian.
- Dunkin' Donuts/Baskin Robbins · rated 2/5: American.
- Mark's Off Madison: Italian.
- Pelicana: Korean.
- Pelicana Chicken: Korean.
- The Donut Pub: American.
- Le Pain Quotidien: French.
- And: Vietnamese.
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.
