Who doesn’t love a donut?! Keep reading to find the best donut shop in Minnesota! Make sure you join Twin Cities Kids Club
for free, too, so you’ll receive discounts to many local family-friendly businesses!
A Bakers Wife
– Minneapolis
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4200 S 28th Ave
Minneapolis MN 55406
This lovely shop isn’t first on our list simply by starting with the letter A. Facebook reviews alone will have you running to be first in line for a hot cake donut!
Rumor has it that your nose will lead you as soon as you hit the block. Try A Bakers Wife for “easily the best donut in the city” – Facebook reviewer.
Bogart’s Doughnut Co.
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904 West 36th Street
Minneapolis MN 55408
Bogart’s Doughnut Co. will have everyone smiling and gabbing about their unique brioche dough recipe with two locations to serve you. If you feel truly adventurous, try one of their from-scratch cake doughnuts like Lavender Cake. It has tiny bits of dried lavender inside and has a vanilla bean glaze!
Cafe Donuts Champlin
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11175 Commerce Dr. N
Champlin MN 55316
Cafe Donuts is your one-stop-shop for a rich red velvet donut and a steaming cup of coffee. Or how about a donut bar for your next birthday party?!
For a real twist on tradition, check them out for your wedding! Your family and friends will go crazy over the uniqueness, and you’re sure to find flavors to please anyone.
Cardigan Donuts
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40 South 7th St. #207
Minneapolis MN 55402
The word Cardigan implies comfort and warmth. It is apropos when surrounded by Chef Crafted pastries like the Boston Cream Bismark.
You can visit their website to check out new items or to see when a Hazelnut Latte might show up on the exciting menu.
By their own words, the chefs at Cardigan Donuts “set out each morning to sweeten life for all.” What’s even better? You can have them delivered!
Denny’s 5th Avenue Bakery
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7840 5th Ave S
Bloomington MN 55420
Since 1969, Denny’s has been the place to stop for a mouthwatering selection of old fashioned donuts like glazed, chocolate, or blueberry. Pssst, in the Twin Cities area, they also service hundreds of the best hotels and restaurants!
Donut Hut
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31 Little Canada Rd E
Little Canada, MN 55117
We all know donuts are delicious comfort food. Donut Hut opens at 5 am, and according to Life Hacker, they’re there to give your brain the go juice.
This little jewel has a wide variety of all your faves. They’re also known for their fun signs like Glazed and Confused!
Donut Star
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2901 Cliff Rd E
Burnsville MN 55337
Here is another small, family-owned bakery. Donut Star favorites include glazed, old-fashioned, apple fritters, and blueberry cake.
On weekends, kids will LOVE the Rob Specials! You must check out Fruity Pebbles or Cocoa Crisp raised. Yabba Dabba Do!
Emily’s Bakery & Deli
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1212 Vermillion St
Hastings MN 55033
For over 100 years, Emily’s has brought you delectable bread, cookies, cakes, and YES, donuts! Two of their most popular ones are the glazed and raised.
Stop in for a coffee and favorite for yourself, and treat the littlest ones to squeals of delight with donut holes!
Glam Doll Donuts
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The Original
2605 Nicollet Ave S
Minneapolis MN 55408
The Fresh
519 Central Ave NE
Minneapolis MN 55413
The name is a foreshadowing because these are not your granny’s donuts.
The foundation started with a handful of co-owner Teresa Fox’s grandma’s recipes. Artist Arwyn Birch brings her creative background.
The two create unforgettable flavors like Cloud Nine. This delectable gooey wonder includes a dark chocolate bourbon filling and a chocolate fudge brownie icing.
Plus, the Original location features a photo booth, a patio, and area artists can display their work in a rotating collection. Shakes and malts round out the sweet and delicious on this tour.
The Grind Bakery & Specialty DoNat’s
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6551 Magda Dr.
Maple Grove MN 55369
“As Tasty As They Are Pretty” is this locally owned bakery’s motto. The Grind is open seven days a week to satisfy all of your sweet cravings!
One specialty item turned menu option is a Donat Cake. Imagine a rich Devil’s food cake donut with your choice of decorative icing. Yeah!
Hans’ Bakery
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1423 5th Ave
Anoka MN 55303
Hans’ is a place where placing an order might be your best option. You can pull up their menu in a snap on their easy-to-navigate website.
At the top of the best-seller list, you will find chocolate, chocolate sprinkle, and glazed. Don’t fret. There are at least a dozen other options to make your mouth water.
Heights Bakery Inc.
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4925 Central Ave NE
Columbia Heights MN 55421
Heights Bakery is another family-owned community staple. Four generations have kept this machine pumping out deliciousness for over 60 years. Guest reviews say everything is great!
Hi Quality Bakery
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121 4th St N
Cannon Falls, MN 55009
Hi Quality is your go-to if you’re in the Cannon Falls area. You can order online or pick them up in person.
Make sure to go on a Tuesday through Saturday as they close Sunday and Monday. Online orders will get an extra 10% discount on donuts worthy of the Sun Media 2019 Readers’ Choice Award!
Mel-O-Glaze Bakery
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4800 28th Ave S
Minneapolis MN 55417
Mel O Glaze is famous for their over the top lemony glaze. Another claim to fame is their take on gluten-free donuts. According to customer reviews, you may not notice the gluten is missing!
Moon Donuts and Cafe
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