These Are the Best Doughnut Shops in the US — No Arguments, Please

POPSUGAR Photography | Hedy Phillips
POPSUGAR Photography | Hedy Phillips

Sure, you can bake your own doughnuts, but why do that when there are so many good doughnut shops out there in the world? Everyone will always have their small-town favorites, but this mix of giant chains and smaller shops is what I believe to be the absolute best doughnut selection the United States has to offer. They're in no particular order, because they're all just that damn good.

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Shipley Do-Nuts
Flickr user stevensnodgrass

Shipley Do-Nuts

Southern staple Shipley Do-Nuts has been cranking out simply delicious doughnuts for decades. Do yourself a favor and grab one that's filled with appley goodness. You won't be sorry.

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Dunkin' Donuts
POPSUGAR Photography | Madison Meltzer

Dunkin' Donuts

One of the most fun parts of Dunkin' Donuts is its ever-changing doughnut menu for the seasons and holidays. The well-known chain is constantly rolling out new doughnuts to try, and each one is better than the last.

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Top Pot Doughnuts
Flickr user arndog

Top Pot Doughnuts

Top Pot Doughnuts in Seattle has simple doughnuts down to a science. The chain's offerings stay true to the morning treat we all know and love, and each one is scrumptious.

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Voodoo Doughnut
Flickr user ex_magician

Voodoo Doughnut

If crazy-cool doughnuts are what you seek, Voodoo Doughnut is the place to go. While all the options are pretty amazing, the bacon maple bar stands out above the rest.

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Randy's Donuts
Flickr user johnmueller

Randy's Donuts

There's a good chance you recognize the Randy's Donuts facade. The Southern California fixture has all the classic doughnuts you could ever want.

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Doughnut Plant
Flickr user veritatem

Doughnut Plant

New York's Doughnut Plant has your standards, of course, but it also offers some really unique flavors like matcha and carrot cake.

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Revolution Doughnuts & Coffee
Flickr user atlantaeats

Revolution Doughnuts & Coffee

Georgia's Revolution Doughnuts & Coffee opened just a few short years ago to really hone in on classic doughnuts, and that's exactly what it's done. The simple cinnamon sugar doughnut is not to be missed.

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Glam Doll Donuts
Flickr user diversey

Glam Doll Donuts

Glam Doll's doughnuts are as tasty as they are beautiful. The doughnuts also have fun names like Femme Fatale and Bombshell — and some even come in vegan varieties.

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Krispy Kreme
POPSUGAR Photography | Hedy Phillips

Krispy Kreme

Krispy Kreme's doughnuts practically melt in your mouth, which is why they've long been some of my favorites. The range of flavors is massive, but you can't go wrong with the classic glazed — or a seasonal glazed.