50 States of Doughnuts: The Best Shops in America
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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.
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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
The Shop: Dino's Donuts in Anchorage, AK
The Doughnut to Order: Bacon maple
Arizona: Young Donuts
The Shop: Young Donuts in Tucson, AZ
The Doughnut to Order: Buttermilk
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
The Shop: The Donut Man in Glendora, CA
The Doughnut to Order: Fresh strawberry-stuffed
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
The Shop: Luke's Donut Shop in Avon, CT
The Doughnut to Order: Chocolate
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Delaware: Sweeney's Bakery
The Shop: Sweeney's Bakery in Wilmington, DE
The Doughnut to Order: Pumpkin
Florida: Donut Divas
The Shop: Donut Divas in Miami, FL
The Doughnut to Order: Mini
Georgia: Revolution Doughnuts
The Shop: Revolution Doughnuts in Decatur, GA
The Doughnut to Order: Raspberry sprinkle
Hawaii: Leonard's Bakery
The Shop: Leonard's Bakery in Honolulu, HI
The Doughnut to Order: Original malasada (Portuguese doughnut)
Idaho: Country Donuts
The Shop: Country Donuts in Boise, ID
The Doughnut to Order: Buttermilk bar
Illinois: Do-Rite Donuts & Coffee
The Shop: Do-Rite Donuts & Coffee in Chicago, IL
The Doughnut to Order: Chocolate-glazed old-fashioned
Indiana: Long's Bakery
The Shop: Long's Bakery in Indianapolis, IN
The Doughnut to Order: Yeasted glazed
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
The Shop: Fluffy Fresh Donuts in Mission, KS
The Doughnut to Order: Cinnamon twist
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
The Shop: District Donuts in New Orleans, LA
The Doughnut to Order: Flavors change every day!
Maine: The Holy Donut
The Shop: The Holy Donut in Portland, ME
The Doughnut to Order: Sweet potato
Maryland: The Fractured Prune
The Shop: The Fractured Prune in Parkville, MD
The Doughnut to Order: Customize your own!
Massachusetts: Linda's Donuts
The Shop: Linda's Donuts in Belmont, MA
The Doughnut to Order: Anything honey-dipped
Michigan: New Palace Bakery
The Shop: New Palace Bakery in Hamtramck, MI
The Doughnut to Order: Paczkis on Fat Tuesday
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
The Shop: Pillow Donuts in Ridgeland, MS
The Doughnut to Order: Plain glazed
Missouri: LaMar's Donuts
The Shop: LaMar's Donuts in Kansas City, MO
The Doughnut to Order: Long John's
Montana: Log Cabin Bakery
The Shop: Log Cabin Bakery in Billings, MT
The Doughnut to Order: Buttermilk bar
Nebraska: Olsen Bake Shop
The Shop: Olsen Bake Shop in Omaha, NE
The Doughnut to Order: Glazed croissant
Nevada: Ronald's Donuts
The Shop: Ronald's Donuts in Las Vegas, NV
The Doughnut to Order: Cinnamon twist
New Hampshire: Muriel's Donuts
The Shop: Muriel's Donuts in Lebanon, NH
The Doughnut to Order: Plain
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
The Shop: Duke City Donuts in Albuquerque, NM
The Doughnut to Order: Maple (or maple bacon)
North Carolina: Duck Donuts
The Shop: Duck Donuts in Duck, NC
The Doughnut to Order: Customize your own!
North Dakota: Sandy's Donuts
The Shop: Sandy's Donuts in Fargo, ND
The Doughnut to Order: Cookie monster
Ohio: Schneiders Bakery
The Shop: Schneiders Bakery in Westerville, OH
The Doughnut to Order: Davy Crockett (cinnamon twist with maple frosting)
Oklahoma: Polar Donuts
The Shop: Polar Donuts in Oklahoma City, OK
The Doughnut to Order: Strong Pimp Hands (bear claws)
Oregon: Blue Star Donuts
The Shop: Blue Star Donuts in Portland, OR
The Doughnut to Order: Blueberry bourbon basil
Pennsylvania: Federal Donuts
The Shop: Federal Donuts in Philadelphia, PA
The Doughnut to Order: Strawberry lavender sugar-coated
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
The Shop: Glazed Gourmet Doughnuts in Charleston, SC
The Doughnut to Order: Iced dark chocolate with sprinkles
South Dakota: Flyboy Donuts
The Shop: Flyboy Donuts in Sioux Falls, SD
The Doughnut to Order: Texas (giant-size)
Tennessee: Gibson's Donuts
The Shop: Gibson's Donuts in Memphis, TN
The Doughnut to Order: Red velvet cake
Texas: Shipley Do-Nuts
The Shop: Shipley Do-Nuts in Houston, TX
The Doughnut to Order: Strawberry glazed with sprinkles
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!
The Shop: The Doughnut Dilemma! in Burlington, VT
The Doughnut to Order: Maple glazed
Virginia: Dough Joes
The Shop: Dough Joes in Virginia Beach, VA
The Doughnut to Order: Samoa
Washington: Top Pot Doughnuts
The Shop: Top Pot Doughnuts in Seattle, WA
The Doughnut to Order: Anything cake
Washington DC: Astro Doughnuts
The Shop: Astro Doughnuts in Washington DC
The Doughnut to Order: Maple bacon
West Virginia: Donut Connection
The Shop: Donut Connection in Charleston, WV
The Doughnut to Order: Blueberry
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
The Shop: Daylight Donuts in Cheyenne, WY
The Doughnut to Order: White glazed with sprinkles