It's National Donut Day, and what better way to celebrate than with a definitive ranking of America's best morning pastries?
We couldn't personally taste donuts from every beloved pastry shop in the country, so we scoured blogs and online reviews to come up with 20 bakeries known for their rave-worthy donuts.
The we ranked the donuts based on availability, originality, and price, in addition to how they tasted.
Keep reading to see the definitive list for the 11 best donuts across the nation. Did we miss your favorite? Let us know in the comments.
#11 The Foie Gras Doughnut at Do or Dine in Brooklyn, NY makes the list for originality alone. But its $11 price tag is really a drag.
Originality: 10
Taste: 8
Price: 1
Availability: 5
TOTAL: 24
Availability was based on store hours and how quickly the establishment sold out of donuts. Originality reflected how common the customers' favorite flavor was at other donut shops, and price took into account both the actual price as well as if the store was cash only.
#10 Diners rave about the Chocolate Glazed donuts at Do-Rite Donuts in Chicago, IL. Though not the most original flavor, the extra dollop of chocolate is always welcome.
Originality: 2
Taste: 10
Price: 7
Availability: 6
TOTAL: 25
Availability was based on store hours and how quickly the establishment sold out of donuts. Originality reflected how common the customers' favorite flavor was at other donut shops, and price took into account both the actual price as well as if the store was cash only.
#9 Though this picture doesn't do it justice, everyone loves the classic Tres Leche donut at the Doughnut Plant in New York, NY. It tastes just like a slice of "three milks" cake.
Originality: 4
Taste: 9
Price: 7
Availability: 8
TOTAL: 28
Availability was based on store hours and how quickly the establishment sold out of donuts. Originality reflected how common the customers' favorite flavor was at other donut shops, and price took into account both the actual price as well as if the store was cash only.
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