50 States of Doughnuts: The Best Shops in America

Doughnuts, whether cake or yeasted, iced or sugar-coated, make up a huge part of America's food culture. We've tackled 50 iconic foods from every state as well as 50 states of ice cream, so it is only natural that doughnuts from every US state is next up. Consider this to be your bucket list of every doughnut shop and flavor to try in your lifetime.

Alabama: The Heavenly Donut Co.
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Alabama: The Heavenly Donut Co.

The Shop: The Heavenly Donut Co. in Birmingham, AL

The Doughnut to Order: M&M

Alaska: Dino's Donuts
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Alaska: Dino's Donuts

The Shop: Dino's Donuts in Anchorage, AK

The Doughnut to Order: Bacon maple

Arizona: Young Donuts
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Arizona: Young Donuts

The Shop: Young Donuts in Tucson, AZ

The Doughnut to Order: Buttermilk

Arkansas: Mark's Do-Nut Shop
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Arkansas: Mark's Do-Nut Shop

The Shop: Mark's Do-Nut Shop in North Little Rock, AR

The Doughnut to Order: Plain glazed

California: The Donut Man
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California: The Donut Man

The Shop: The Donut Man in Glendora, CA

The Doughnut to Order: Fresh strawberry-stuffed

Colorado: The Donut House
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Colorado: The Donut House

The Shop: The Donut House in Aurora, CO

The Doughnut to Order: Plain glazed or square croissant-doughnut

Connecticut: Luke's Donut Shop
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Connecticut: Luke's Donut Shop

The Shop: Luke's Donut Shop in Avon, CT

The Doughnut to Order: Chocolate

Delaware: Sweeney's Bakery
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Delaware: Sweeney's Bakery

The Shop: Sweeney's Bakery in Wilmington, DE

The Doughnut to Order: Pumpkin

Florida: Donut Divas
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Florida: Donut Divas

The Shop: Donut Divas in Miami, FL

The Doughnut to Order: Mini

Georgia: Revolution Doughnuts
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Georgia: Revolution Doughnuts

The Shop: Revolution Doughnuts in Decatur, GA

The Doughnut to Order: Raspberry sprinkle

Hawaii: Leonard's Bakery
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Hawaii: Leonard's Bakery

The Shop: Leonard's Bakery in Honolulu, HI

The Doughnut to Order: Original malasada (Portuguese doughnut)

Idaho: Country Donuts
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Idaho: Country Donuts

The Shop: Country Donuts in Boise, ID

The Doughnut to Order: Buttermilk bar

Illinois: Do-Rite Donuts & Coffee
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Illinois: Do-Rite Donuts & Coffee

The Shop: Do-Rite Donuts & Coffee in Chicago, IL

The Doughnut to Order: Chocolate-glazed old-fashioned

Iowa: Hiland Bakery
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Iowa: Hiland Bakery

The Shop: Hiland Bakery in Des Moines, IA

The Doughnut to Order: Powdered sugar with cream cheese filling

Kansas: Fluffy Fresh Donuts
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Kansas: Fluffy Fresh Donuts

The Shop: Fluffy Fresh Donuts in Mission, KS

The Doughnut to Order: Cinnamon twist

Kentucky: Nord's Bakery
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Kentucky: Nord's Bakery

The Shop: Nord's Bakery in Louisville, KY

The Doughnut to Order: Bacon or chocolate glazed with peanuts

Louisiana: District Donuts
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Louisiana: District Donuts

The Shop: District Donuts in New Orleans, LA

The Doughnut to Order: Flavors change every day!

Maine: The Holy Donut
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Maine: The Holy Donut

The Shop: The Holy Donut in Portland, ME

The Doughnut to Order: Sweet potato

Maryland: The Fractured Prune
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Maryland: The Fractured Prune

The Shop: The Fractured Prune in Parkville, MD

The Doughnut to Order: Customize your own!

Michigan: New Palace Bakery
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Michigan: New Palace Bakery

The Shop: New Palace Bakery in Hamtramck, MI

The Doughnut to Order: Paczkis on Fat Tuesday

Minnesota: Glam Doll Donuts
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Minnesota: Glam Doll Donuts

The Shop: Glam Doll Donuts in Minneapolis, MN

The Doughnut to Order: Calendar Girl (salted caramel and chocolate)

Mississippi: Pillow Donuts
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Mississippi: Pillow Donuts

The Shop: Pillow Donuts in Ridgeland, MS

The Doughnut to Order: Plain glazed

Missouri: LaMar's Donuts
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Missouri: LaMar's Donuts

The Shop: LaMar's Donuts in Kansas City, MO

The Doughnut to Order: Long John's

Montana: Log Cabin Bakery
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Montana: Log Cabin Bakery

The Shop: Log Cabin Bakery in Billings, MT

The Doughnut to Order: Buttermilk bar

Nebraska: Olsen Bake Shop
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Nebraska: Olsen Bake Shop

The Shop: Olsen Bake Shop in Omaha, NE

The Doughnut to Order: Glazed croissant

New Hampshire: Muriel's Donuts
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New Hampshire: Muriel's Donuts

The Shop: Muriel's Donuts in Lebanon, NH

The Doughnut to Order: Plain

New Jersey: Broad Street Dough Co.
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New Jersey: Broad Street Dough Co.

The Shop: Broad Street Dough Co. in Oakhurst, NJ

The Doughnut to Order: Breakfast cereal-topped

New Mexico: Duke City Donuts
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New Mexico: Duke City Donuts

The Shop: Duke City Donuts in Albuquerque, NM

The Doughnut to Order: Maple (or maple bacon)

New York: Dough
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New York: Dough

The Shop: Dough in Brooklyn, NY

The Doughnut to Order: Hibiscus

North Carolina: Duck Donuts
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North Carolina: Duck Donuts

The Shop: Duck Donuts in Duck, NC

The Doughnut to Order: Customize your own!

North Dakota: Sandy's Donuts
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North Dakota: Sandy's Donuts

The Shop: Sandy's Donuts in Fargo, ND

The Doughnut to Order: Cookie monster

Oklahoma: Polar Donuts
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Oklahoma: Polar Donuts

The Shop: Polar Donuts in Oklahoma City, OK

The Doughnut to Order: Strong Pimp Hands (bear claws)

Oregon: Blue Star Donuts
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Oregon: Blue Star Donuts

The Shop: Blue Star Donuts in Portland, OR

The Doughnut to Order: Blueberry bourbon basil

Pennsylvania: Federal Donuts
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Pennsylvania: Federal Donuts

The Shop: Federal Donuts in Philadelphia, PA

The Doughnut to Order: Strawberry lavender sugar-coated

Rhode Island: Allie's Donuts
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Rhode Island: Allie's Donuts

The Shop: Allie's Donuts in North Kingstown, RI

The Doughnut to Order: Plain with white glaze and sprinkles

South Carolina: Glazed Gourmet Doughnuts
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South Carolina: Glazed Gourmet Doughnuts

The Shop: Glazed Gourmet Doughnuts in Charleston, SC

The Doughnut to Order: Iced dark chocolate with sprinkles

South Dakota: Flyboy Donuts
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South Dakota: Flyboy Donuts

The Shop: Flyboy Donuts in Sioux Falls, SD

The Doughnut to Order: Texas (giant-size)

Texas: Shipley Do-Nuts
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Texas: Shipley Do-Nuts

The Shop: Shipley Do-Nuts in Houston, TX

The Doughnut to Order: Strawberry glazed with sprinkles

Utah: Fresh Donut & Deli
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Utah: Fresh Donut & Deli

The Shop: Fresh Donut & Deli in Salt Lake City, UT

The Doughnut to Order: Black and white

Vermont: The Doughnut Dilemma!
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Vermont: The Doughnut Dilemma!

The Shop: The Doughnut Dilemma! in Burlington, VT

The Doughnut to Order: Maple glazed

Virginia: Dough Joes
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Virginia: Dough Joes

The Shop: Dough Joes in Virginia Beach, VA

The Doughnut to Order: Samoa

Washington: Top Pot Doughnuts
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Washington: Top Pot Doughnuts

The Shop: Top Pot Doughnuts in Seattle, WA

The Doughnut to Order: Anything cake

Washington DC: Astro Doughnuts
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Washington DC: Astro Doughnuts

The Shop: Astro Doughnuts in Washington DC

The Doughnut to Order: Maple bacon

Wisconsin: Holey Moley Coffee + Doughnuts
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Wisconsin: Holey Moley Coffee + Doughnuts

The Shop: Holey Moley Coffee + Doughnuts in Milwaukee, WI

The Doughnut to Order: Frozen custard doughnut sandwich

Wyoming: Daylight Donuts
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Wyoming: Daylight Donuts

The Shop: Daylight Donuts in Cheyenne, WY

The Doughnut to Order: White glazed with sprinkles