Best Donuts in New York (2026 Guide)
New York is donut royalty, from NYC's world-famous shops drawing international tourists to charming upstate bakeries with loyal local followings. The Empire State's diversity fuels incredible variety — cronuts, mochi donuts, classic glazed, and everything in between.
Top 15 Donut Shops in New York
Why it's notable: The top-rated donut shop in New York, known for Ube Coconut, Calamansi Cream, Pandan, with 3 awards, serving since 2023, featuring Filipino-inspired and small batches.
Why it's notable: One of New York's highest-rated shops, known for Japanese-style soufflé donuts, Matcha Cream, Strawberry Shortcake, with 3 awards, serving since 2025, featuring Japanese-style and made-to-order.
Why it's notable: One of New York's highest-rated shops, known for Cake Donuts, Yeast-raised Donuts, Pink-striped Cookies, with 2 awards, serving since 1970, featuring Swedish Tradition and From Scratch.
Why it's notable: A standout Mattituck favorite, known for Black Raspberry Jelly Donuts, S'mores Donuts, Maple Bacon, with 2 awards, serving since 2012, featuring Monthly Forecast and Weekend Specials.
Why it's notable: A standout Bay Shore favorite, known for Black Raspberry Jelly Donuts, S'mores Donuts, Maple Bacon, with 2 awards, serving since 2012, featuring Monthly Forecast and Weekend Specials.
Why it's notable: A standout Massapequa Park favorite, known for Black Raspberry Jelly Donuts, S'mores Donuts, Maple Bacon, with 2 awards, serving since 2012, featuring Monthly Forecast and Weekend Specials.
Why it's notable: A standout Tonawanda favorite, known for Strawberry Shortcake Donut, Glazed Donuts, Apple Fritters, with 3 awards, serving since 1966, featuring Online Ordering and Catering.
Why it's notable: A standout Buffalo favorite, known for Strawberry Shortcake Donut, Glazed Donuts, Apple Fritters, with 3 awards, serving since 1966, featuring Online Ordering and Catering.
Why it's notable: A standout West Seneca favorite, known for Strawberry Shortcake Donut, Glazed Donuts, Apple Fritters, with 3 awards, serving since 1966, featuring Online Ordering and Catering.
Why it's notable: A standout Brooklyn favorite, known for 100% vegan donuts, Churro Cloud, Berry Lavender, with 3 awards, serving since 2022, featuring 100% vegan and Black-owned.
Why it's notable: A standout New York favorite, known for 100% vegan donuts, Boston Cream, Peanut Butter & Jelly, with 3 awards, serving since 2014, featuring 100% vegan and late hours.
Why it's notable: A standout New York favorite, known for Brioche donuts, Nutella, Salted Caramel, with 2 awards, serving since 2018, featuring small-batch and made-to-order.
Why it's notable: A standout Cooperstown favorite, known for Warm Glazed Donuts, Vanilla Cream-filled, Baseball-themed Donuts, with 2 awards, serving since 1887, featuring Historic Recipes and Tourist Destination.
Why it's notable: A standout New York favorite, known for Cronut (croissant-donut hybrid), DKA (Dominique's Kouign Amann), Cookie Shot, with 3 awards, serving since 2011, featuring Cronut inventor and world-renowned chef.
Why it's notable: A standout Lynbrook favorite, known for Snickers Donuts, Devil Dogs Donuts, Rainbow Cookie Donuts, with 2 awards, serving since 2015, featuring Creative Combos and Vegan Options.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best donut shop in New York?
Kora in New York is the top-rated donut shop in New York with a 4.9 rating.
How many donut shops are in New York?
We have 84 donut shops listed across 35 cities in New York on NearbyDonuts.com.
Which cities in New York have the best donuts?
The top cities for donuts in New York include New York (16 shops), Brooklyn (14 shops), Queens (10 shops), Buffalo (5 shops), Rochester (4 shops).