Best Donuts in Wisconsin (2026 Guide)
Wisconsin's donut tradition runs as deep as its dairy heritage. Milwaukee's craft bakeries and Madison's creative shops use the state's famous butter and cream to produce rich, indulgent donuts that are worth every calorie.
Top 15 Donut Shops in Wisconsin
Why it's notable: The top-rated donut shop in Wisconsin, known for Old Fashioned Donuts, Gourmet Flavors, Breakfast Sandwiches, with 2 awards, featuring multiple locations and sandwiches.
Why it's notable: One of Wisconsin's highest-rated shops, known for Old Fashioned Donuts, Gourmet Flavors, Breakfast Sandwiches, with 2 awards, featuring multiple locations and sandwiches.
Why it's notable: One of Wisconsin's highest-rated shops, known for Old Fashioned Donuts, Gourmet Flavors, Breakfast Sandwiches, with 2 awards, featuring multiple locations and sandwiches.
Why it's notable: A standout Wauwatosa favorite, known for Cruellers, Hoytie Toyties, Sprinkly Dinklies, with 2 awards, serving since 2006, featuring craft coffee and pizza.
Why it's notable: A standout Madison favorite, known for Old Fashioned Sour Cream Donut, Giant Apple Fritters, Cherry and Blueberry Fritters, with 4 awards, serving since 1996, featuring certified Kosher and Madison institution since 1996.
Why it's notable: A standout Madison favorite, known for 100% vegan donuts, Apple Cider Donuts (seasonal), Rotating creative flavors, with 3 awards, serving since 2019, featuring 100% vegan and food truck origins.
Why it's notable: A standout Milwaukee favorite, known for Artisan small-batch donuts, Creative rotating flavors, Brioche-style donuts, with 2 awards, serving since 2021, featuring artisan small-batch and brioche-style.
Why it's notable: A standout Madison favorite, known for Fresh donuts, Fried chicken, Coffee, with 2 awards, serving since 2021, featuring Fried chicken and donuts and Refurbished auto shop.
Why it's notable: A standout Milwaukee favorite, known for Artisan Doughnuts, Specialty Coffee, Creative Seasonal Flavors, featuring artisan and specialty coffee.
Why it's notable: A standout Milwaukee favorite, known for French Pastries, Beignets, Croissants, featuring French bakery and beignets.
Why it's notable: A standout Mequon favorite, known for Fully loaded mini doughnuts, Sour Patch Special, Puppy Chow Pow Wow, with 2 awards, serving since 2019, featuring loaded mini donuts and nostalgic candy toppings.
Why it's notable: A standout Wauwatosa favorite, known for Gourmet donuts, Mac and cheese varieties, Sweet and savory pairings, with 1 award, serving since 2020, featuring donuts + mac and cheese concept and sweet and savory.
Why it's notable: A standout Cedarburg favorite, known for European-style artisan donuts, Croissants, French pastries, with 2 awards, serving since 2013, featuring European-style and Artisan methods.
Why it's notable: A standout Milwaukee favorite, known for Classic Donuts, Seasonal Specials, Apple Fritters, featuring seasonal specials and Washington Heights.
Why it's notable: A standout Milwaukee favorite, known for Artisan Donuts, Seasonal Flavors, Vegan Options, featuring artisan and seasonal flavors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best donut shop in Wisconsin?
Donut Monster in Milwaukee is the top-rated donut shop in Wisconsin with a 4.6 rating.
How many donut shops are in Wisconsin?
We have 32 donut shops listed across 9 cities in Wisconsin on NearbyDonuts.com.
Which cities in Wisconsin have the best donuts?
The top cities for donuts in Wisconsin include Milwaukee (15 shops), Madison (5 shops), Wauwatosa (3 shops), West Allis (3 shops), Cedarburg (2 shops).