Best Donut Shops in Detroit (2026)

The top-rated donut shops across the Detroit metro area, ranked by rating and local reputation. Featuring 20 shops from 8 neighborhoods and cities.

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Total Shops
4.3
Avg Rating
11
Top Rated
17
Offer Delivery

Top 15 Donut Shops in Detroit

#1
Warren4.5$

Why we picked it: The top-rated donut shop in the area, known for Coconut Custard, Strawberry Moon Rock, Michigan Cherry, with 2 awards, serving since 1985, featuring Family-owned and Made fresh daily.

Coconut CustardStrawberry Moon RockMichigan CherryDutch Crumb
#2
Royal Oak4.5$

Why we picked it: One of the highest-rated shops in the metro, known for Coconut Custard, Strawberry Moon Rock, Michigan Cherry, with 2 awards, serving since 1985, featuring Family-owned and Made fresh daily.

Coconut CustardStrawberry Moon RockMichigan CherryDutch Crumb
#3
Palmer Park, Detroit4.5$

Why we picked it: One of the highest-rated shops in the metro, known for Glazed donuts, Old fashioned donuts, Custom coffee blend, with 3 awards, serving since 1947, featuring 24-hour service (Tue-Sat) and Historic landmark.

Glazed donutsOld fashioned donutsCustom coffee blendJelly-filled donuts
#4
Donut CastleTop Rated
Warren4.5$

Why we picked it: A standout local favorite, known for Classic Glazed, Cream-Filled Donuts, Apple Fritters, with 1 award, featuring Handmade donuts and Old-school charm.

Classic GlazedCream-Filled DonutsApple FrittersCinnamon Rolls
#5
Royal Oak4.5$

Why we picked it: A standout local favorite, known for Glazed Donuts, Cream-Filled Donuts, Apple Fritters, with 1 award, featuring Made fresh daily and Classic donuts.

Glazed DonutsCream-Filled DonutsApple FrittersBagels
#6
Jefferson-Chalmers, Detroit4.5$$

Why we picked it: A standout local favorite, known for Vanilla-glazed oatmeal donuts, Faygo Red Pop-glazed donuts, Pineapple passion fruit donuts, with 3 awards, serving since 2020, featuring Drive-thru and House-roasted coffee.

Vanilla-glazed oatmeal donutsFaygo Red Pop-glazed donutsPineapple passion fruit donutsDouble chocolate sprinkle donuts
#7
DJ's BakeryTop Rated
Packard Road Corridor, Ann Arbor4.5$

Why we picked it: A standout local favorite, known for Melt-in-your-mouth glazed donuts, German Christmas cookies (seasonal), Apple fritters, with 2 awards, serving since 1985, featuring #1 on Yelp Ann Arbor and Lines out the door.

Melt-in-your-mouth glazed donutsGerman Christmas cookies (seasonal)Apple frittersCream-filled long johns
#8
West Side, Grand Rapids4.5$

Why we picked it: A standout local favorite, known for PB&J long johns, Blueberry pancake donuts, Dirt cup donuts, with 3 awards, serving since 1986, featuring Double festival winner and Made from scratch.

PB&J long johnsBlueberry pancake donutsDirt cup donutsCaramel coconut delite
#9
Bro's DoughsSpecialty
Knapp Corner, Grand Rapids4.5$$

Why we picked it: A standout local favorite, known for Made-to-order mini donuts, 50+ flavor options, Seasonal donut flavors, with 2 awards, serving since 2018, featuring Made-to-order and 50+ flavors.

Made-to-order mini donuts50+ flavor optionsSeasonal donut flavorsCatering packages
#10
New Center, Detroit4.5$$

Why we picked it: A standout local favorite, known for Italian bomboloni (cream-filled), Bicho-bicho (Filipino twist donut), Calamansi olive oil cake, with 3 awards, serving since 2024, featuring Filipino-inspired and Food Network featured.

Italian bomboloni (cream-filled)Bicho-bicho (Filipino twist donut)Calamansi olive oil cakePan de coco
#11
Rochester Road Corridor, Troy4.5$

Why we picked it: A standout local favorite, known for Raised glazed donuts, Buttermilk cake donuts, Blueberry cake donuts, with 1 award, serving since 1990, featuring Two locations and Vote 4 The Best #3.

Raised glazed donutsButtermilk cake donutsBlueberry cake donutsApple fritters
#12
Stadium Boulevard, Ann Arbor4.5$$

Why we picked it: A standout local favorite, known for Fresh donuts, Deli sandwiches, Coffee, with 2 awards, serving since 1990, featuring Deli + donut combo and 98% Facebook recommendation.

Fresh donutsDeli sandwichesCoffeeBreakfast specials
#13
Downtown Ferndale, Ferndale4.4$

Why we picked it: A standout local favorite, known for Apple fritters, Walnut-topped fritters, Nutty glazed donuts, with 2 awards, serving since 1988, featuring Family-owned and Fritter specialists.

Apple frittersWalnut-topped frittersNutty glazed donutsCake donuts
#14
Creston, Grand Rapids4.0$

Why we picked it: A standout local favorite, known for Cronuts, Apple fritters, Cherry chocolate donuts, with 2 awards, serving since 2014, featuring 6+ locations and Eco-friendly products.

CronutsApple frittersCherry chocolate donutsBismarck (blueberry/lemon/raspberry)
#15
Downtown Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor4.0$$

Why we picked it: A standout local favorite, known for Artisanal donuts, Cupcakes, Gluten-free donuts, with 2 awards, serving since 2016, featuring Gluten-free options and Downtown location.

Artisanal donutsCupcakesGluten-free donutsBreakfast items

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best donut shop in Detroit?

Daily Dozen Doughnuts is the top-rated donut shop in the Detroit metro area with a 4.5 rating.

How many donut shops are in the Detroit area?

We have 20 donut shops listed across the Detroit metro area on NearbyDonuts.com.

Do donut shops in Detroit offer delivery?

Yes, 17 donut shops in the Detroit area offer delivery options.