Metro Detroit has some really great donut spots for families to try. If you’re looking for a place to satisfy your sweet tooth, check out these donut shops that are sure to do the trick.
A lot of these places have unique flavors using cereal or other sweet treats. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can create your own donuts at home.
For now, here’s what we think are some of the best donuts shops in Metro Detroit.
This article was written on May 3, 2024, by Metro Parent’s Audience Development Manager, Katina Beniaris. Her work included checking if the information provided on local donut shops is up to date. Questions? Please reach out to katina@metroparent.com.
Donut Shops in Macomb County
Bayview Bakery
This bakery sells freshly baked goods, donuts, croissants, cookies, cakes, cannolis, cheesecakes, pies and more.
Blake Farms
- Address: Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill, 17985 Armada Center Road, Armada; Blake’s Big Apple, 71485 North Ave., Armada
Blake Farms donuts are great, but their seasonal donut flavors are even better. Make sure to try their strawberry, cherry, lemon, blueberry and lavender donuts, which are all available at different times throughout the summer.
Daily Dozen
This donut shop was started in 1985 in Warren. They offer over 45 varieties of donuts, so there is something everyone will love.
Delightful Donuts & Cupcakes
- Address: 58 Cherry St., Mount Clemens
This donut shop is a favorite in downtown Mount Clemens. They sell a variety of donut flavors, cookies, cinnamon rolls and more. Be sure to keep an eye out for their seasonal events and kid’s donut decorating classes.
Detroit Donuts
- Address: 11660 E. 11 Mile Road, Warren
Stop by for fresh donuts and coffee at this donut shop. They also serve muffins and breakfast sandwiches.
Donut Castle
- Address: 11831 E. 13 Mile Road, Warren
Giant donuts are their specialty at this donut and coffee shop. They also serve regular sized donuts, donut holes, bagels, sandwiches and drinks.
Donut Chef
- Address: 49664 Van Dyke Ave., Shelby Township
This donut shop features some unique donut options including Toasted Coconut, Fruity Pebbles, Butterfinger, Nutella, Caramel Apple, Strawberry Cheesecake, Oreo and more. Be sure to come around the holidays for other specialty flavors.
East Detroit Bakery & Deli
- Address: 17530 E. Nine Mile Road, Eastpointe
This bakery and deli sells some amazing donuts and fritters. They also serve cakes, breads and other bakery items.
Golden Donuts
- Address: 34155 Harper Ave., Clinton Township
This donut shop was established in 1989. It features over 50 donut varieties every day. They also offer freshly made cannolis, cheesecakes, cookies and more.
Mannino’s Bakery
This classic Italian bakery is a must-visit destination. It provides a range of treats including donuts, cakes, cupcakes and cannolis.
Militello’s Bakery
- Address: 52950 Van Dyke Ave., Shelby Township
This family-owned bakery and deli has been around for over 40 years. They serve amazing cakes, pies, bread, donuts and other bakery items.
Palm Sweets
Discover a diverse selection of baked goods at this authentic Middle Eastern bakery. It features Mediterranean delicacies, as well as donuts, ice cream, smoothies and coffee. They also offer sugar-free treats, including Baklava, along with online ordering for the visitors who are on the go.
Shelby Donuts
Established in 1992, Shelby Donuts presents its clientele with a variety of donuts, ranging from raised and cake donuts to filled, apple, and cherry fritters. In addition to their diverse donut selection, they offer muffins and homemade flavored breads.
Street Sweets Bakery
- Address: 2237 18 Mile Road, Sterling Heights
At this family-owned bakery, you can be sure that your visit will result in freshly prepared donuts or other delectable sweets. The donuts boast a rich and delightful flavor, and you also have the option to complement your experience with a cup of coffee.
Vasi’s Cafe and Bake Shop
- Address: 23000 Harper Ave., St. Clair Shores
This family-owned and operated shop serves donuts and other baked goods, as well as handcrafted coffee. They also have a patio that is open when the weather permits.
Vito’s Bakery
This authentic Italian bakery has been around for over 50 years. Their menu features many Italian pastries, including Cartocci, which is a sugar doughnut cone filled with ricotta cream or cannoli cream. It also offers cookies, coffeecakes, bread, pies and more.
Willie’s Donuts
- Address: 23055 21 Mile Road, Macomb
Stop by this donut shop in Macomb that features plenty of donut flavors, cookies, cakes, pies and more.
Zerilli’s Bakery
Zerilli’s Bakery has some amazing donut flavors, including their custard-filled crullers.
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Donut Shops in Oakland County
Apple Fritter Donut Shop
- Address: 741 E. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale
Although this spot is known for its fritters, it offers a variety of donuts, muffins and pastries to try, too. Get there early because there tends to be a line.
Avon Donuts
- Address: 45324 Woodward Ave., Pontiac
This family-owned business has been around for over 30 years. They make their donuts the old-fashioned way and fry them in vegetable oil.
Bakehouse 46
Whether you crave a steaming cup of morning coffee or a delectable donut, consider adding this place to your list of favorite local spots. You can indulge in cider mill donuts, gourmet donuts or one of their unique cupcake flavors.
Blake Farms
- Address: Blake’s Lyon Township, 61475 Silver Lake Road, South Lyon
Blake Farm donuts are great, but their seasonal donut flavors are even better. Make sure to try their strawberry, cherry, lemon, blueberry and lavender donuts, which are all available at different times throughout the summer.
Bober Tea & Mochi Dough 👑 (Our Readers’ Favorite!)
- Address: 856 E. Big Beaver Road, Troy
This donut shop and boba tea spot offers unique, Japanese mochi donuts and high-end bubble teas. Some of the donut flavors include strawberry chocolate, fruity pebble, black sesame, raspberry vanilla, churro and funnel cake. They have nearly 50 drinks to try on their menu including teas, iced coffees, lattes, milk teas and more.
Daily Dozen
- Address: 32701 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak
This donut shop was started in 1985 in Warren. They offer over 45 varieties of donuts, so there is something everyone will love.
Donut Bar + Coffee 👑 (Our Readers’ Favorite!)
- Address: 29039 Southfield Road, Southfield
This donut and coffee shop features over 50 unique flavored donuts that rotate daily. Some of the flavors include cookies and cream, fruity pebbles, salted caramel, vanilla bean glaze, chocolate dipped and raspberry cream cheese. They even have shakes and ice cream donut cones based on the donut flavors. Pair your sweet treat with a coffee, tea, latte, frappuccino, cappuccino, cold brew or smoothie.
Donut Cutter
- Address: 28173 Woodward Ave., Berkley
Try their famous, old-school classic glaze or sprinkled donuts, a crueler or an apple fritter while you’re there.
High Octane Cafe & Bakery
This bakery offers bagels made from scratch daily, donuts fried fresh every morning, muffins, regular cookies and stuffed cookies.
Knapp’s Donut Shop 👑 (Our Readers’ Favorite!)
This donut shop boasts a wide array of freshly made donuts available every day. Explore the delightful offerings at this corner bakery, where the aroma of freshly baked treats welcomes customers to indulge in a diverse selection of delicious donuts. They also serve coffee, teas, hot chocolates, cappuccinos and juice.
Paris Baguette
- Address: 183 N. Old Woodward Ave., Birmingham
Try this spot’s new croissant donut made with Nutella and the chocolate hazelnut latte made with Nutella. They also have a sweet rice donut, twisted donut, cream cheese donut, sugar mochi donut, king cream donut, matcha mochi donut, strawberry mochi donut, croissant donut, jumbo twisted donut and plenty of other pastries to choose from.
Pete’s Oven Bakery
This Oakland County bakery serves cookies, turnovers, cinnamon rolls, fritters, donuts, muffins and more.
P’s & Q’s Bakery and Cafe
- Address: 526 N. Telegraph, Pontiac
This sandwich house and bakery features donuts, cupcakes, coffee and sandwiches. The donut flavors are glazed, chocolate glaze, cinnamon sugar, cinnamon roll, apple fritter, sprinkle and maple beef bacon.
Find the most scrumptious donuts in Oakland County.
Donut Shops in Washtenaw County
Bakehouse 46
- Address: 116 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor
Whether you crave a steaming cup of morning coffee or a delectable donut, consider adding this place to your list of favorite local spots. You can indulge in cider mill donuts, gourmet donuts or one of their unique cupcake flavors.
Benny’s Bakery 👑 (Our Readers’ Favorite!)
- Address: 111 W. Michigan Ave., Saline
This bakery in downtown Saline is most well-known for its cakes, cookies, breads, bagels and pies, but they have some great donut options as well. They have plenty of cake donut and yeast donut flavors to choose from.
- Address: 117 S. Main St., Chelsea
This bakery offers cookies, pretzels, donuts and pastries.
Dimo’s Deli & Donuts
- Address: 2030 W. Stadium Blvd., Ann Arbor
Dimo’s offers a choice of regular donuts and specialty donuts, along with breakfast, burgers, sandwiches, Mediterranean specialties and more.
DJ’s Bakery
- Address: 3031 Packard Street, Ann Arbor
This bakery offers customers a diverse selection of donuts, ranging from classic old-fashioned and glazed to chocolate and sprinkled varieties. Additionally, the menu includes tempting options like brownies and muffins.
Dom Bakeries
- Address: 1305 Washtenaw Ave., Ypsilanti
Donut varieties here range from cake donuts to filled, raised, cinnamon rolls and apple fritters. Other baked goods they offer are cookies, bagels, brownies, croissants, danishes and muffins.
Dozer Coffee
- Address: 112 Jackson Plaza, Ann Arbor
Try their house-roasted coffee along with a donut from Dooped Donuts or other fresh pastry.
Mochinut Ann Arbor
- Address:1771 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor
This establishment boasts an array of the trendiest mochi donuts, available in a variety of flavors such as yogurt, churro, coffee, matcha, peanut butter and more. Additionally, the bakery offers delightful soft-serve ice cream options, including original, melon, strawberry lemon and honey butter. For added convenience, customers can place orders online.
Peace, Love and Little Donuts of Ann Arbor
- Address: 341 E. Huron St., Ann Arbor
This charming little donut shop is a must-visit for anyone with a sweet tooth and offers a vibrant and inviting atmosphere. The retro-themed decor, complete with tie-dye colors and groovy music, creates a fun and laid-back vibe. It’s the perfect spot to unwind, catch up with friends or simply enjoy some delicious donuts. Their menu has a variety of donuts from blueberry pancakes and apple pie to maple bacon.
The Dexter Bakery
- Address: 8101 Main St., Dexter
This independently owned donut shop sells delicious donuts, bagels, cookies, danishes, cakes, muffins and breads.
Washtenaw Dairy
- Address: 602 S. Ashley St., Ann Arbor
Whether you’re a fan of Maize and Blue or prefer the classic Black and White, Washtenaw Dairy caters to all color combinations to suit every occasion imaginable. They offer a variety of donuts including Chocolate Glazed, Vanilla Glazed, Maple Glazed, Cinnamon Sugar, Plain, Vanilla with Coconut, Maple with Peanuts, and Vanilla with Sprinkles.
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Donut Shops in Wayne County
Bakehouse 46
Whether you crave a steaming cup of morning coffee or a delectable donut, consider adding this place to your list of favorite local spots. You can indulge in cider mill donuts, gourmet donuts or one of their unique cupcake flavors.
Bartz Bakery
- Address: 1532 N. Telegraph Road, Dearborn
Enter this bakery and savor the delightful chewiness of not only tasty donuts, but also cakes, chocolate mousse cups or a cheese Danish. Single donuts are priced at $1.25 each, while a dozen can be purchased for $14. Additionally, indulge in Paczkis, available in flavors starting at $3. Whether you’re seeking a morning treat or planning an evening out with the kids, this bakery is a must-visit destination.
Cheat Treats
- Address: 5838 Schaefer Road, Dearborn
This dessert place features cookies, cake, donuts, cheesecake, cake pops and more. Some of their donut flavors include Cookie Monster, Fruit Loops, Homer Simpson, Reese’s Pieces and Cotton Candy.
Detroit Donuts
- Addresses: 645 Griswold St., Suite 127, Detroit; 3031 W. Grand Blvd., Suite 204, Detroit; 9101 Joseph Campau Ave., Hamtramck
Stop by for fresh donuts and coffee at this donut shop. They also serve muffins and breakfast sandwiches.
Donutown
This family-owned and operated bakery and coffee shop has been in Redford since 1988. They offer raised donuts in flavors such as honey dip, strawberry icing and apple fritter or cake donuts in flavors such as white coconut, jelly stick, chocolate cake, sour cream and peanut.
Donutville U.S.A.
- Address: 14829 Ford Road, Dearborn
Since 1966, this establishment has been providing its customers with freshly made and delicious donuts. Operating daily from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., it’s no surprise that this venue earned the title of “Best Donut Shop” for years in WDIV’s “4 the Best” contest. They offer an array of flavors, including chocolate, cherry cake, red velvet and even peanut donuts for those seeking a more adventurous donut experience.
Dooped Donuts
- Address: 1555 Broadway St., Detroit
This donut shop features handmade, 100% vegan donuts. They have glazed, cinnamon and chocolate sprinkle for the classics and The Homer, Cinnamon Swirl and Masala Chai for the signature flavors.
Heritage Bakery
- Address: 7458 Five Mile Road, Livonia
This family-owned bakery has been in business for over 40 years. It features cakes, breads, donuts, paczkis, pastries, cookies and more.
Holy Moly Donut Shop
This donut shop sells unique donut flavors such as Froot Loops, Fruity Pebbles, maple bacon, s’mores and more.
Mochi Dough and Bober Tea
- Address: 22370 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn
Treat yourself to a box of six assorted mochi donuts, featuring each mouthwatering flavor. This place goes beyond the scrumptious donuts and teas — its inviting ambiance also sets it apart. From the vibrant pink florals suspended from the ceiling to the grass wall illuminated with LED lighting, the interior creates a captivating and Instagram-worthy atmosphere for a donut shop.
The Donut Shoppe
Ready for a unique cereal-inspired donut experience? Look no more — The Donuts Shoppe offers an extensive range of gourmet donuts, including All Berries Crunch, Froot Loops, Fruity Pebbles and even Cocoa Pebbles. Indulge in flavors like banana pudding and Nutella at this delightful, sweet treat destination.
The Looney Bakery
- Address: 13931 Farmington Road, Livonia
This bakery has been serving donuts since 1986. Not only do they have delicious donuts, but they also have donut cakes, too.
Yum Yum Donuts
This donut shop sells fancy donuts, filled donuts, regular donuts, danishes, muffins, hot coffee and cappuccinos.
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