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 [1] as well as 50 states of ice cream [2], 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.
The Shop: The Heavenly Donut Co. [5] in Birmingham, AL
The Doughnut to Order: M&M
Alaska: Dino's Donuts
The Shop: Dino's Donuts [6] in Anchorage, AK
The Doughnut to Order: Bacon maple
Arizona: Young Donuts
The Shop: Young Donuts [7] in Tucson, AZ
The Doughnut to Order: Buttermilk
Arkansas: Mark's Do-Nut Shop
The Shop: Mark's Do-Nut Shop [8] in North Little Rock, AR
The Doughnut to Order: Plain glazed
California: The Donut Man
The Shop: The Donut Man [9] in Glendora, CA
The Doughnut to Order: Fresh strawberry-stuffed
Colorado: The Donut House
The Shop: The Donut House [10] in Aurora, CO
The Doughnut to Order: Plain glazed or square croissant-doughnut
Connecticut: Luke's Donut Shop
The Shop: Luke's Donut Shop [11] in Avon, CT
The Doughnut to Order: Chocolate
Delaware: Sweeney's Bakery
The Shop: Sweeney's Bakery [12] in Wilmington, DE
The Doughnut to Order: Pumpkin
Florida: Donut Divas
The Shop: Donut Divas [13] in Miami, FL
The Doughnut to Order: Mini
Georgia: Revolution Doughnuts
The Shop: Revolution Doughnuts [14] in Decatur, GA
The Doughnut to Order: Raspberry sprinkle
Hawaii: Leonard's Bakery
The Shop: Leonard's Bakery [15] in Honolulu, HI
The Doughnut to Order: Original malasada (Portuguese doughnut)
Idaho: Country Donuts
The Shop: Country Donuts [16] in Boise, ID
The Doughnut to Order: Buttermilk bar
Illinois: Do-Rite Donuts & Coffee
The Shop: Do-Rite Donuts & Coffee [17] in Chicago, IL
The Doughnut to Order: Chocolate-glazed old-fashioned
Indiana: Long's Bakery
The Shop: Long's Bakery [18] in Indianapolis, IN
The Doughnut to Order: Yeasted glazed
Iowa: Hiland Bakery
The Shop: Hiland Bakery [19] in Des Moines, IA
The Doughnut to Order: Powdered sugar with cream cheese filling
Kansas: Fluffy Fresh Donuts
The Shop: Fluffy Fresh Donuts [20] in Mission, KS
The Doughnut to Order: Cinnamon twist
Kentucky: Nord's Bakery
The Shop: Nord's Bakery [21] in Louisville, KY
The Doughnut to Order: Bacon or chocolate glazed with peanuts
Louisiana: District Donuts
The Shop: District Donuts [22] in New Orleans, LA
The Doughnut to Order: Flavors change every day!
Maine: The Holy Donut
The Shop: The Holy Donut [23] in Portland, ME
The Doughnut to Order: Sweet potato
Maryland: The Fractured Prune
The Shop: The Fractured Prune [24] in Parkville, MD
The Doughnut to Order: Customize your own!
Massachusetts: Linda's Donuts
The Shop: Linda's Donuts [25] in Belmont, MA
The Doughnut to Order: Anything honey-dipped
Michigan: New Palace Bakery
The Shop: New Palace Bakery [26] in Hamtramck, MI
The Doughnut to Order: Paczkis on Fat Tuesday
Minnesota: Glam Doll Donuts
The Shop: Glam Doll Donuts [27] in Minneapolis, MN
The Doughnut to Order: Calendar Girl (salted caramel and chocolate)
Mississippi: Pillow Donuts
The Shop: Pillow Donuts [28] in Ridgeland, MS
The Doughnut to Order: Plain glazed
Missouri: LaMar's Donuts
The Shop: LaMar's Donuts [29] in Kansas City, MO
The Doughnut to Order: Long John's
Montana: Log Cabin Bakery
The Shop: Log Cabin Bakery [30] in Billings, MT
The Doughnut to Order: Buttermilk bar
Nebraska: Olsen Bake Shop
The Shop: Olsen Bake Shop [31] in Omaha, NE
The Doughnut to Order: Glazed croissant
Nevada: Ronald's Donuts
The Shop: Ronald's Donuts [32] in Las Vegas, NV
The Doughnut to Order: Cinnamon twist
New Hampshire: Muriel's Donuts
The Shop: Muriel's Donuts [33] in Lebanon, NH
The Doughnut to Order: Plain
New Jersey: Broad Street Dough Co.
The Shop: Broad Street Dough Co. [34] in Oakhurst, NJ
The Doughnut to Order: Breakfast cereal-topped
New Mexico: Duke City Donuts
The Shop: Duke City Donuts [35] in Albuquerque, NM
The Doughnut to Order: Maple (or maple bacon)
New York: Dough
The Shop: Dough [36] in Brooklyn, NY
The Doughnut to Order: Hibiscus
North Carolina: Duck Donuts
The Shop: Duck Donuts [37] in Duck, NC
The Doughnut to Order: Customize your own!
North Dakota: Sandy's Donuts
The Shop: Sandy's Donuts [38] in Fargo, ND
The Doughnut to Order: Cookie monster
Ohio: Schneiders Bakery
The Shop: Schneiders Bakery [39] in Westerville, OH
The Doughnut to Order: Davy Crockett (cinnamon twist with maple frosting)
Oklahoma: Polar Donuts
The Shop: Polar Donuts [40] in Oklahoma City, OK
The Doughnut to Order: Strong Pimp Hands (bear claws)
Oregon: Blue Star Donuts
The Shop: Blue Star Donuts [41] in Portland, OR
The Doughnut to Order: Blueberry bourbon basil
Pennsylvania: Federal Donuts
The Shop: Federal Donuts [42] in Philadelphia, PA
The Doughnut to Order: Strawberry lavender sugar-coated
Rhode Island: Allie's Donuts
The Shop: Allie's Donuts [43] in North Kingstown, RI
The Doughnut to Order: Plain with white glaze and sprinkles
South Carolina: Glazed Gourmet Doughnuts
The Shop: Glazed Gourmet Doughnuts [44] in Charleston, SC
The Doughnut to Order: Iced dark chocolate with sprinkles
South Dakota: Flyboy Donuts
The Shop: Flyboy Donuts [45] in Sioux Falls, SD
The Doughnut to Order: Texas (giant-size)
Tennessee: Gibson's Donuts
The Shop: Gibson's Donuts [46] in Memphis, TN
The Doughnut to Order: Red velvet cake
Texas: Shipley Do-Nuts
The Shop: Shipley Do-Nuts [47] in Houston, TX
The Doughnut to Order: Strawberry glazed with sprinkles
Utah: Fresh Donut & Deli
The Shop: Fresh Donut & Deli [48] in Salt Lake City, UT
The Doughnut to Order: Black and white
Vermont: The Doughnut Dilemma!
The Shop: The Doughnut Dilemma! [49] in Burlington, VT
The Doughnut to Order: Maple glazed
Virginia: Dough Joes
The Shop: Dough Joes [50] in Virginia Beach, VA
The Doughnut to Order: Samoa
Washington: Top Pot Doughnuts
The Shop: Top Pot Doughnuts [51] in Seattle, WA
The Doughnut to Order: Anything cake
Washington DC: Astro Doughnuts
The Shop: Astro Doughnuts [52] in Washington DC
The Doughnut to Order: Maple bacon
West Virginia: Donut Connection
The Shop: Donut Connection [53] in Charleston, WV
The Doughnut to Order: Blueberry
Wisconsin: Holey Moley Coffee + Doughnuts
The Shop: Holey Moley Coffee + Doughnuts [54] in Milwaukee, WI
The Doughnut to Order: Frozen custard doughnut sandwich
Wyoming: Daylight Donuts
The Shop: Daylight Donuts [55] in Cheyenne, WY
The Doughnut to Order: White glazed with sprinkles