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The Best Donuts in Phoenix

Phoenix is a donut lover’s paradise, from classic glazed treats to trendy mochi and gourmet varieties. Just in time for National Donut Day, here’s your ultimate guide to the best donut spots around the Valley. Grab a friend, a coffee, and indulge in the Valley’s best donuts for a day of sweet bliss.

Creampuff Donuts

From the team behind Wren & Wolf, Creampuff Donuts is the newest addition to Phoenix’s donut scene, specializing in indulgent, creme-filled pastries with a gourmet twist. Just a short walk from Wren & Wolf, it’s perfect for downtown explorers looking for a sweet treat.

What to Try: Bavarian Creme Puff, Chocolate Long John, or classic Glazed Donut

Chin Up Donuts

Chin Up Donuts is a woman-owned donut shop known for its unique sweet treats. Specializing in pairings of spicy and savory flavors, unexpected glazes, and non-traditional toppings, their mission is to bring more positivity and optimism to the world, one ring of dough at a time. 

What to Try: Brown Butter + Sea Salt, Everything Bagel, or Lavender Fields

Duck Donuts

Duck Donuts invites donut-lovers to create their own doughnut combinations, with over 15 varieties of coatings, toppings, and drizzles. 

What to Try: Bacon in the Sun, Sunrise, or Chocolate Caramel Crunch

The Local Donut

This Scottsdale favorite offers inventive flavors like pistachio, plus their famous cronut. It’s a must for anyone looking for a mix of classic and creative.

What to Try: Maple Bacon Bar, Fruity Pebbles Donut, or Pistachio Old-Fashioned

Rainbow Donuts

A Phoenix staple, Rainbow Donuts serves up quality classics at an affordable price, from pillowy glazed donuts to decadent fritters.

What to Try: Bavarian Cream, Apple Fritter, or Glazed Donut

Outcast Donuts

Outcast Donuts brings bold, artisan flavors to the table, with toppings like hibiscus glaze and spicy mango that push the boundaries of traditional donuts.

What to Try: Hibiscus Glazed, Cereal Crunch, or Spicy Mango

Little O’s

Little O’s in Arcadia has a cozy donut selection with flavors that pack a big punch. Enjoy their mini donuts paired with coffee for a laid-back vibe in a vibrant part of town.

What to Try: Classic Glazed, Cinnamon Sugar, or mini-donut flight

Nami

A vegan go-to, Nami’s donuts are full of flavor and made with plant-based ingredients. Their unique offerings make it easy to enjoy a guilt-free treat.

What to Try: Vegan Chocolate Old-Fashioned, Cinnamon Roll Donut, or seasonal specials

Hurts Donut Company

Hurts Donut offers a massive variety with flavors that range from candy-topped creations to classic glazed donuts. If you love wild flavors, this spot’s for you.

What to Try: Cotton Candy, Andes Mint, or Red Velvet

Donut Parlor

Known for gourmet flavors like Nutella and cookies-and-cream, Donut Parlor keeps donut lovers happy with rotating seasonal flavors and fresh-made favorites.

What to Try: Nutella Donut, Cookies & Cream, or Buttermilk Bar

BoSa Donuts

BoSa Donuts is a Valley classic, open 24/7 and perfect for satisfying those early-morning or late-night cravings with their traditional lineup of glazed, cake, and filled donuts.

What to Try: Classic Glazed, Blueberry Cake Donut, or Donut Holes

Voodoo Doughnut

The funky flavors at Voodoo Doughnut, like the Bacon Maple Bar and iconic Voodoo Doll, make it an exciting spot to try something unique and fun.

What to Try: Voodoo Doll Donut, Bacon Maple Bar, or the “Homer” Donut

Mochinut Phoenix

Mochinut brings the chewy, delightful texture of mochi to donuts, featuring flavors like matcha and black sesame for a new take on classic treats.

What to Try: Matcha Mochi Donut, Black Sesame, or Ube

Randy's Donut

Randy’s Donuts is arguably the most recognizable donut shop in the world. Fans come for the giant rooftop donut photo-op, but stay for the fluffy, fresh donuts. 

What to Try: Lemon Old Fashioned, Matcha Tea Raised, or Maple Raised w/ Churros