Want to know where the best donuts in New York City are? Donuts (or donuts) are one of the culinary symbols of the United States. New Yorkers love to drink coffee with them, so there are dozens of different donut stores in the city. And, of course, the selection is huge, from the simplest ones sold at food stands to the most exquisite ones in trendy bakeries. If you’re looking for the tastiest donuts in NYC, go to the chain donut stores, but I also recommend you check out local stores. Here’s a list of places where you can find the best donuts in NYC.
Donut Pub
The history of the Donut Pub store dates back to 1964. It makes both traditional donuts and unique ones, such as chocolate salt donuts, maple syrup and bacon donuts, and the famous Boston Kreme. The very first branch of the chain, located at 203 West 14th Street in the West Village, is open 24 hours a day. By the way, Donut Pub doesn’t use peanuts or tree nuts when baking donuts, so those with nut allergies can come here.
Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop
Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop is a place where you can go back in time. It first opened its doors in the 1950s, and not much has changed since then. The staff is dressed in retro costumes and the store itself is decorated in an old-school style. You may also recognize this place from its appearance in the movie Spider-Man: No Way Home. It also serves all sorts of delicious and, in my opinion, the best donuts in Brooklyn. You can find Peter Pan Donuts in Brooklyn at 727 Manhattan Avenue.
Krispy Kreme in Times Square
Krispy Kreme is a chain of stores in the United States known for their “original glazed donuts”. They have several locations in New York City, but the flagship store in Times Square certainly makes a lasting impression. There are lines here, but once inside, you’ll forget about all the inconvenience of waiting as you’ll be engrossed in the doughnut-making process. Be sure to try the exclusive Big Apple donut at Krispy Kreme in Times Square, which is sold in an elegant green box.
Dominique Ansel Bakery
The creator of the famous cronuts, Dominique Ansel was bound to be on this list. A cronut is a mixture of a croissant and a doughnut. Now the idea is being borrowed all over the world. The prices of the original cronuts are in line with the popularity of this establishment. In addition, cronuts often sell out very quickly. To try this treat, you have several options. For example, you can wait in line at the Soho store at 189 Spring Street, Soho (note that the line is usually already lined up an hour before opening). You can also order your cronuts online and choose a pick-up date.