Best Donuts in Rhode Island (2026 Guide)
Rhode Island may be tiny, but its donut game is mighty. Providence and surrounding communities pack an impressive concentration of quality donut shops, carrying on New England's proud baking tradition with local character and creative twists.
Top 15 Donut Shops in Rhode Island
Why it's notable: The top-rated donut shop in Rhode Island, known for Monthly rotating specialty flavors, Brioche doughnuts (signature), Cereal milk donut, with 4 awards, serving since 2016, featuring rotating monthly menu and brioche doughnuts.
Why it's notable: One of Rhode Island's highest-rated shops, known for Cranberry raspberry old fashioned, Brown butter pecan, Honey glazed, with 4 awards, serving since 2014, featuring vegan options and flourless/gluten-free options.
Why it's notable: One of Rhode Island's highest-rated shops, known for Cranberry raspberry old fashioned, Brown butter pecan, Honey glazed, with 4 awards, serving since 2014, featuring vegan options and flourless/gluten-free options.
Why it's notable: A standout North Kingstown favorite, known for Cake donuts with sprinkles (iconic), Donut cakes for celebrations, Glazed sticks, with 4 awards, serving since 1968, featuring cash only and donut cakes.
Why it's notable: A standout Johnston favorite, known for Glazed donut (won blind taste test), Creme brulee donut, Maple bacon, with 3 awards, serving since 2017, featuring locally sourced ingredients and creative flavors.
Why it's notable: A standout Providence favorite, known for Kouign Amann (Wed and Sun only — signature), Artisan breads, Croissants, with 2 awards, serving since 2001, featuring artisan bakery and Kouign Amann.
Why it's notable: A standout Providence favorite, known for Mochi donuts (signature), Ube mochi donut, Matcha flavored, with 1 award, serving since 2022, featuring mochi donuts and boba tea.
Why it's notable: A standout Providence favorite, known for Artisan brioche donuts, Seasonal pastries, Sourdough bread, with 1 award, serving since 2020, featuring artisan bakery and small batch.
Why it's notable: A standout Warren favorite, known for Handmade doughnut cakes (signature), Custom-designed doughnut cakes, Sprinkle doughnut cakes, with 1 award, serving since 2018, featuring doughnut cakes and custom designs.
Why it's notable: A standout West Warwick favorite, known for Homemade Glazed Donuts, Chocolate Frosted, Jelly-Filled, with 2 awards, serving since 2015, featuring Homemade fresh daily and Classic donut varieties.
Why it's notable: A standout West Warwick favorite, known for Classic glazed (homemade daily), Chocolate frosted, Jelly filled, with 2 awards, serving since 2005, featuring homemade daily and two locations.
Why it's notable: A standout Johnston favorite, known for Glazed donuts, Boston cream, Apple fritters, with 1 award, serving since 2008, featuring homemade donuts and Boston cream.
Why it's notable: A standout Cranston favorite, known for Fresh glazed donuts, Apple fritters, Boston cream, with 1 award, serving since 2019, featuring homemade donuts and apple fritters.
Why it's notable: A standout Cranston favorite, known for Chocolate frosted cake donuts, Powdered sugar donuts, Italian pastries, with 3 awards, serving since 1975, featuring Italian-American bakery and full bakery selection.
Why it's notable: A standout Providence favorite, known for Italian pastries, Glazed donuts, Cannoli, with 1 award, serving since 1960, featuring Italian-American bakery and cannoli.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best donut shop in Rhode Island?
PVDonuts in Providence is the top-rated donut shop in Rhode Island with a 4.5 rating.
How many donut shops are in Rhode Island?
We have 18 donut shops listed across 9 cities in Rhode Island on NearbyDonuts.com.
Which cities in Rhode Island have the best donuts?
The top cities for donuts in Rhode Island include Providence (7 shops), Johnston (2 shops), West Warwick (2 shops), Cranston (2 shops), East Greenwich (1 shops).