Best Donuts in Louisiana (2026 Guide)
Louisiana is beignet country, but its donut game extends far beyond the French Quarter. New Orleans and Baton Rouge feature shops blending Creole and Cajun influences with donut tradition — think king cake donuts, praline glazes, and café au lait pairings.
Top 15 Donut Shops in Louisiana
Why it's notable: The top-rated donut shop in Louisiana, known for Creative themed donuts (superhero shapes), Sweet and salty caramel pretzel donut, Classic glazed and filled donuts, with 4 awards, serving since 1993, featuring Budget-friendly pricing and Creative themed shapes.
Why it's notable: One of Louisiana's highest-rated shops, known for Old fashioned strawberry glazed doughnuts, Crullers, Sugared brioche with passionfruit cream, with 2 awards, serving since 2018, featuring Weekend-only doughnuts and Wine bar and jam shop.
Why it's notable: One of Louisiana's highest-rated shops, known for Buttermilk drops (dense, holeless Southern staple), Red velvet buttermilk drops, Griddled glazed doughnuts, with 5 awards, serving since 2013, featuring Soul food menu and Breakfast cafe.
Why it's notable: A standout Baton Rouge favorite, known for Fresh glazed donuts, Filled donuts and eclairs, Apple fritters, with 3 awards, serving since 2015, featuring Top-rated on review sites and Fresh daily production.
Why it's notable: A standout New Orleans favorite, known for Artisan donuts, Breakfast tacos, Creative seasonal flavors, featuring artisan donuts and breakfast tacos.
Why it's notable: A standout New Orleans favorite, known for Bacon-maple frosted bars, Apple fritters, Classic glazed donuts, with 2 awards, serving since 2005, featuring Family-run operation and Early morning hours.
Why it's notable: A standout New Orleans favorite, known for Rotating creative gourmet donuts (100+ flavors), Sliders and craft burgers, Craft coffee and espresso drinks, with 5 awards, serving since 2013, featuring Multiple locations and Full coffee bar.
Why it's notable: A standout Baton Rouge favorite, known for Deep-fried king cakes (year-round), Bananas Foster rum king cake, Baked boudin king cake, with 5 awards, serving since 2000, featuring Two Baton Rouge locations and Year-round king cakes.
Why it's notable: A standout New Orleans favorite, known for Buttermilk drops, Red velvet buttermilk drops, Griddled glazed doughnuts, with 3 awards, featuring buttermilk drops and Southern specialty.
Why it's notable: A standout New Orleans favorite, known for Stuffed donuts, Creative specialty flavors, Classic glazed varieties, with 2 awards, serving since 2022, featuring Stuffed donuts specialty and Instagram-friendly decor.
Why it's notable: A standout Metairie favorite, known for King cakes (seasonal and year-round), Buttermilk drops, Eclairs and petit fours, with 3 awards, serving since 1975, featuring Multi-generational following and Traditional NOLA pastries.
Why it's notable: A standout New Orleans favorite, known for Beignets, Café au lait, Chicory coffee, with 2 awards, serving since 1862, featuring 24-hour service and historic landmark.
Why it's notable: A standout New Orleans favorite, known for Vegan donuts (by Homegrown NOLA), Gluten-free donut options, Specialty coffee and espresso, with 2 awards, serving since 2015, featuring Vegan donuts and Gluten-free options.
Why it's notable: A standout New Orleans favorite, known for Cookie dough donut, Fruity Pebbles donut, Oreo overload donut, with 3 awards, serving since 2022, featuring Open late until 10pm and Near Superdome.
Why it's notable: A standout Port Allen favorite, known for King cakes (available year-round), Fresh donuts and pastries, Beignets, with 3 awards, serving since 1995, featuring Year-round king cakes and Beignets and kolaches.
Donut Shops by City in Louisiana
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best donut shop in Louisiana?
Baker's Dozen in Jefferson is the top-rated donut shop in Louisiana with a 4.8 rating.
How many donut shops are in Louisiana?
We have 24 donut shops listed across 5 cities in Louisiana on NearbyDonuts.com.
Which cities in Louisiana have the best donuts?
The top cities for donuts in Louisiana include New Orleans (14 shops), Baton Rouge (5 shops), Metairie (3 shops), Jefferson (1 shops), Port Allen (1 shops).