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Doughnuts Near Me

There is no dignified way to eat a properly filled doughnut, and that is rather the point. Whether you prefer a sugar-rolled jam doughnut from a high-street baker, a glossy glazed ring or an overfilled brioche doughnut oozing vanilla custard, freshness is everything. A doughnut fried that morning is light and tender; one left until the evening, or kept in a fridge, becomes chewy and heavy.

That is why distance matters. Tap 'Find near me' and this page sorts doughnut shops, traditional bakers, vegan bakeries and other bakeries likely to fry their own by how close they are. You will find everything from bags of five for a couple of pounds to artisan doughnuts that cost as much as a sandwich – and the advice below explains what you are paying for.

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Where to get doughnuts near you

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Best places to look, by city

London1292Edinburgh125Glasgow96Birmingham80Sheffield79Leeds78Bristol76Manchester70Brighton67Newcastle upon Tyne64Cardiff58York54Cambridge51Bradford45Belfast44Plymouth43

Where your doughnut comes from

Doughnuts in Britain draw on several traditions at once. The sugared jam doughnut is a British bakery classic. The glazed ring arrived from America. Polish bakeries sell pączki, dense and rich, filled with rose jam; Portuguese ones have bolas de Berlim with egg custard; German bakers make Berliners for carnival; Italian ones bomboloni; and Caribbean shops sometimes fry spiced 'bakes'. Asian bakeries add red bean and matcha versions.

Sorting the good from the greasy

  • Fried at the right temperature, a good doughnut has a pale band around its middle and is not oily to touch
  • The dough springs back when pressed lightly
  • Fillings reach the centre rather than sitting in one corner
  • Sugar coating is fine and even, not clumped or damp
  • Glazes are shiny and set, not sticky or weeping

Bakeries most likely to sell doughnuts

Doughnut Shops165Traditional Bakers5366Vegan Bakeries193Polish Bakeries6Portuguese Bakeries22Artisan Bakeries1078Bakery Cafés1638German Bakeries12

What you'll pay for doughnuts

ItemTypical rangeNotes
Supermarket doughnuts (pack of 5)£1.00–£2.50Cheapest per doughnut
High-street bakery jam doughnut£1.00–£2.20Often multi-buy deals
Chain glazed ring£1.50–£3.20Dozen boxes discounted
Artisan brioche doughnut£3.00–£5.00Premium fillings at the top
Box of 6 artisan doughnuts£15–£28Pre-order for parties
Pączek or bola de Berlim£1.00–£3.20From Polish and Portuguese bakeries

Frequently asked questions

Where are the best doughnuts near me?

Sort doughnut shops and bakeries by distance with 'Find near me', then look for places that fry on the premises each morning. The best doughnut is usually the freshest one, so a good local bakery can beat a famous shop if you get there early. Artisan doughnut shops often sell out by mid-afternoon.

What time do bakeries make doughnuts?

Most bakeries fry doughnuts early in the morning, often before opening, so they are freshest between opening time and late morning. Some busy doughnut shops fry a second batch at lunchtime or at weekends. Ask the staff – they will usually tell you when the next batch is due.

Are there vegan doughnuts near me?

Yes – vegan doughnuts are now common at specialist doughnut shops and vegan bakeries, and some high-street chains offer them too. They are made with plant milk and plant-based fat instead of butter and eggs. Check whether they are fried in the same oil as non-vegan products if that matters to you.

How long do doughnuts last?

Doughnuts are best eaten on the day they are made. Plain or jam doughnuts can still be good the next day if kept in a paper bag at room temperature. Custard- and cream-filled doughnuts need refrigerating and should be eaten within 24 hours. Avoid storing in plastic, which makes them soggy.

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