(NEXSTAR) – Doughnuts are one of the few items that people often purchase by the dozen. And, as such, they’re 12 times more disappointing when they’re not quite as fresh as they should be.
Knowing this, Yelp’s team of analysts have attempted to steer us away from any regrettable crullers, jelly sticks or Boston crème doughnuts by compiling a list of the “best” doughnut shops in every state.
The list, released just ahead of National Doughnut Day on June 7, was also determined using data submitted by Yelp’s “Elite Squad” team — a group which Yelp chose for their passionate, detailed reviews. And don’t worry: These “Elites” can’t be swayed with some of the bells and whistles often seen at flashier doughnut shops, according to Yelp.
“While trendy flavors and toppings are always popular, Yelp Elites know that top donuts are made from well-tested dough recipes, sometimes perfected over generations,” the site says.
Ready to grab a box of fresh, peer-reviewed doughnuts? Have a look at the list below for some of the top-rated treats in each state, as determined by Yelp’s Elites.
Alabama — Bigfoot’s Little Donuts, in Huntsville
Alaska — Jason’s Donuts, in Eagle River
Arizona — Hot N Sweet Coffee and Donut Shop, in Page
Arkansas — Mark’s DO-Nut Shop, in Little Rock
California — JD Flannel Donuts and Coffee, in San Juan Capistrano
Colorado — Nok’s Donuts, in Lafayette
Connecticut — Brooklyn Baking, in Waterbury
Delaware — Sandy Pony Donuts, in Bethany Beach
D.C. — Donut Run, in Washington, D.C.
Florida — Donnie’s Donuts, in Daytona Beach
Georgia — Sweet Apple Donut & Coffee, in Alpharetta
Hawaii — Island Glazed, in Aiea, Oahu
Idaho — Mojo’s Donuts & Ice Cream, in Boise
Illinois — Old Fashioned Donuts, in Chicago
Indiana — Long’s Bakery, in Indianapolis
Iowa — Ambrosia Donuts, in Ankeny
Kansas — Hana’s Donuts, in Kansas City
Kentucky — Nord’s Bakery, in Louisville
Louisiana — Baker’s Dozen, in Jefferson
Maine — Congdon’s Doughnuts Family Restaurant & Bakery, in Wells
Maryland — Carlson’s Donuts, in Severn
Massachusetts — Ruby Donut, in Ayer
Michigan — Avon Donuts Inc., in Pontiac
Minnesota — Heights Bakery, in Columbia Heights
Mississippi — Fantasy Donuts, in Biloxi
Missouri — Fresh Donuts, in Kansas City
Montana — Granny’s Gourmet Donuts, in Bozeman
Nebraska — Olsen Bake Shop, in Omaha
Nevada — Yo Mochi Café, in Henderson
New Hampshire —New Hampshire Donut Co., in Concord
New Jersey — Uncle Dood’s Donuts, in Toms River
New Mexico — Yummy Mini Donuts and Ice Cream, in Albuquerque
New York — Peaceful Provisions, in Beacon
North Carolina —Superior Bakery, in Fayetteville
North Dakota — Sandy’s Donuts & Coffee Shop, in West Fargo
Ohio — Donna’s Delicious Dozen, in Columbus
Oklahoma —Polar Donuts, in Oklahoma City
Oregon — Pip’s Original Doughnuts & Chai, in Portland
Pennsylvania — Oram’s Donut Shop, in Beaver Falls
Rhode Island — Glaze’n Daze Donuts, in Johnston
South Carolina — Sunny’s Donuts, in Gaffney
South Dakota — Jerry’s Cakes & Donuts, in Rapid City
Tennessee — McGaugh’s Donuts, in Madison
Texas — Robin’s Snowflake Donuts & Café, in Spring
Utah — Fresh Donut & Deli, in Salt Lake City
Vermont — North Country Donuts, in Morristown
Virginia — Carol Lee Donuts, in Blacksburg
Washington — Happy Donuts, in Puyallup
West Virginia — Jolly Pirate Doughnuts, in Huntington
Wisconsin — Greenbush Bakery, in Madison
Wyoming — Cowboy Donuts, in Rock Springs
More information, including links to each shop’s Yelp page and a handy map of all 51 entries, can be found at Yelp.com.
