Top 10 Doughnut Shops in the West

Best known for their glazed old-fashioned doughnuts, the bakers at Top Pot in Seattle pride themselves on baking the “old-fashioned” way by hand. Not an old-fashioned doughnut fan? Choose from one of their other 40 options!

Everyone in Scottsdale knows where to head to fulfill all their fancy doughnut cravings. The Local Donut offers a selection of unconventional options, of which the S’mores and Fruity Pebbles are regular favorites. Not into unusual flavors? Choose from the menu of classed-up classics, which includes a Boston cream or French cruller.

The family-run Colonial Donuts has been serving Oakland’s doughnut lovers since the early 1980’s. Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, Colonial will satisfy your cravings at all hours of the night, serving fresh cherry-filled and pumpkin-spice doughnuts, among other flavors.

With more than 12,000 followers on Instagram, this humble doughnut shop has made a name for itself in the competitive baker’s dozen world of Sacramento. Serving everything from mochi doughnuts to fresh malasadas to açai bowl vegan doughnuts, Sweet Dozen has a treat for all palates.

Located on the island of Oahu, Pipeline Bakeshop & Creamery has become something of a sensation on Instagram. Not only does the shop draw visitors and locals alike to devour their signature homemade malasadas and cake bombs, but also they serve classic treats like cakes and cookies. Consider it your post-surfing reward.

Whether it’s a cheeky breakfast treat or a happy hour snack, Habit Doughnut Dispensary has the city of Denver swooning over their boozy confections. Depending on the day, the fluffy treats can sport small shooters filled with spirits like whiskey, tequila, and flavored vodka. The shop offers non-alcoholic doughnuts, too, making it a must-stop when visiting the Mile High City.

Available to buy via bag, bucket, or tub, Trish’s Mini Doughnuts has been operating for over 20 years at San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf, satisfying tourists and locals alike one mini doughnut at a time.

Drawing from her experience in some of San Francisco’s top restaurants, Sara Spearin brings you Dynamo Donut and Coffee, offering unique but delicious flavor pairings. Best known for their Caramel de Sel, Chocolate Rose, and Spiced Chocolate doughnuts, Sara’s storefront in the Mission District and kiosk at Crissy Field have been local favorites since their inception.

The only hard decision at Donut Friend is deciding whether to build your own doughnut or choose from one of their mouth-watering limited edition series. Either way, L.A. locals know they can always count on a delectable treat here.

Founded in Portland by two best friends, Voodoo Doughnut continues to conquer the doughnut world with confections that are equally funky as they are delicious. With shops spreading from Oregon to California to Texas, Voodoo will satisfy all your sweet and savory needs.