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9 Best Donut Shops in Philadelphia

Philadelphia may be known for their cheesesteaks, but it’s no secret that good food is everywhere in the city. That being said, donuts are no exception..

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We’ve compiled a list of all of the famous donut shops in the city, so that you can try the best donuts in Philly.

Whether you’re looking for gourmet flavors, or deep fried classics, Philadelphia has it all; from Reading Terminal Market (Beiler’s Donuts), to fried chicken and donuts (Federal Donuts), to vegan donuts (Dottie’s Donuts).

Beiler’s Doughnuts

Center City
51 N 12th Street

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Made fresh daily on location, Beiler’s Doughnuts has been serving donuts (or doughnuts?) in Reading Terminal Market for 30 years! Beiler’s is a family business and one of the original merchants to enter Reading Terminal Market.

Some specialty donuts that you mind not find elsewhere include the Fruity Pebbles chocolate donut and the caramel apple donut.

This family owned business makes some of the best donuts in Philadelphia. Aside from their Reading Terminal location, Beiler’s has one more location in Philadelphia, as well as a location in Lancaster.

Reading Terminal Market is an essential destination to visit while in Philadelphia. When you walk into the market, you’re surrounded by countless food stands and restaurants.

We recommend checking out Reading Terminal for dinner or lunch, and stopping at Beiler’s for dessert.


Dottie’s Donuts

West Philly, Queen Village
4529 Springfield Ave, 509 S. 6th St

dottie's donuts

The taste might fool you, but Dottie’s Donuts are a 100% vegan donut shop. Dottie’s Donuts is located in Cedar Park, West Philadelphia with a second location in South Philly.

Their menu of all vegan donuts include flavors such as Blueberry Maple, Almond Joy, Apple Fritter, Lemon Poppy, and many more. Their price point is shockingly low for such a high-quality vegan donut shop.

Follow Dottie’s Donuts on Instagram for a mouth-watering showcase of their donuts and baked goods. Whether or not you’re vegan, stop by Dottie’s Donuts next time you’re in West Philadelphia. You won’t regret it.


Frangelli’s Bakery

South Philadelphia
847 West Ritner Street

frangellis bakery

Frangelli’s is an old-school Italian bakery with excellent donuts that are made fresh daily. They pride themselves in their dedication to hand cutting every single donut.

This staple of south Philly has been open through two different locations since 1947.

Try their ice cream donut; ice cream of your choice between a sliced donut. The staff is welcoming and helpful, and they offer a signature pastry.

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The frannoli is a type of donut that has a cannoli cream filling. It’s their own invention and has been their signature for decades.


Federal Donuts

Multiple Locations
Philadelphia

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Federal Donuts have debatably the best donuts in Philadelphia, but they’re far from a traditional donut shop. In a flawless execution of mixing sweet and savory, Federal Donuts specializes in serving both donuts and fried chicken.

Federal Donuts is known for classic donuts in unexpected flavors. Their gourmet donuts come in flavors like Irish Potato, Grapefruit Brulee, and Blueberry Cheesecake.

They also serve fried chicken with a number of flavors of seasoning, and even serve breakfast sandwiches.

Federal Donuts are a staple in the Philadelphia donut market. Stop here when you want to bring the office something special. There are multiple locations from Fairmount to South Philly and more.


Okie Dokie Donuts

1439 Snyder Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19145
Phone: 267-237-3786
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the okie dokie donuts

Okie Dokie Donuts serves some of the best donuts in Philadelphia. This donut shop stands out by offering gluten-free donuts made with a mix of rice flour, tapioca, and potato starch.

This recipe gives the donuts a unique flavor while creating a dough that feels airy and lightweight.

Chef Carol Ha has been running Okie Dokie Donuts for more than a decade, and you can truly feel her passion and dedication to quality through the monthly menu that features flavors like tiramisu, blueberry lemon basil, or strawberry rhubarb.

This innovative donut shop is in South Philadelphia, near the intersection of Snyder Avenue and S 15th Street. The Guerin Recreation Center isn’t far.


Hello Donuts

East Kensington

2557 Amber St

hello donuts

Hello Donuts is a new donut shop in Philadelphia that was made by donut lovers, for donut lovers. Three coffee shop loving musicians had a dream to open one of their own, and it’s delicious.

Hello Donuts has catering available for all of your special events. Their specialty flavors include but are not limited to Milk & Cookies, Blueberry Filled, and Banana Pancake. They even have a selection of Vegan flavors, including Chocolate Tahini and Raspberry Rose.

If you’re looking for fresh donuts in the Kensington area we highly recommend this classic donut shop. Order on their website for delivery or pickup.


ChickCoDo

7114 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19135
Phone: 215-282-9666
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ChickCoDo offers classic and specialty donuts at affordable prices. It’s the best donut shop if you need a dozen donuts for an event or a group of friends. 

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I enjoyed the freshness of the ingredients and overall quality of the donuts. I like that ChickCoDo offers classic donuts everyone loves, as well as original creations like blueberry lemonade or maple bacon donuts.

I also recommend trying the banana split latte! You’ll find a ChickCoDo location in Mayfair, at the intersection of Frankford Avenue and Frie


Undrgrnd Donuts

Food Truck

Multiple Locations

undrgrnd donuts

Keep your eye out for Undrgrnd Donuts, a donut cart on wheels that shows up to various street festivals and other events around Philadelphia. Undrgrnd Donuts is always a special occasion because you can’t just go to their store and try it.

The least traditional donut they serve is the Homer. You’d think it’s a donut with pink frosting and sprinkles, but it’s even more unusual.

The Homer is covered with vanilla glaze, raw sugar, and chocolate covered bacon chunks.


Haegele’s Bakery

4164 Barnett St, Philadelphia, PA 19135
Phone: 215-624-0117
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Haegele’s Bakery is home to the best classic donuts in Philadelphia. This family business has been around since the 1930s and has been offering exceptional German cakes and confections.

You won’t find any fancy donut flavors at Haegele’s Bakery, but the original recipe feels like a trip back in time and an ode to finding joy in the simple things. 

If you’re celebrating a special occasion, the bakery has some amazing traditional cakes, including black forest cakes and sacher tortes. The jelly sticks are another popular item you don’t want to miss. 

Haegele’s Bakery is on Erdrick Street, between Barnett and Stirling Street in the Mayfair area.


Holmesburg Bakery

7935 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19136
Phone: 215-624-1091
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the Holmesburg Bakery

One of my favorite things to do in Philadelphia is grab a snack at the Holmesburg Bakery before heading to the nearby Philadelphia Insectarium and Butterfly Pavilion.

I love this small family-owned bakery. There is always something new to try thanks to the delicious seasonal creations, but you’ll also find staples like sticky buns and creamy donuts.

The creamy donuts are one of my favorite sweet treats. These donuts are the perfect combination of fluffy dough and rich cream filling. 

The Holmesburg Bakery is a few feet from the intersection between Frankford Avenue and Rhawn Street in the Holmesburg neighborhood.

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Written by Brian Nagele

Brian attended West Virginia University, then started his career in the IT industry before following his passion for marketing and hospitality. He has over 20 years experience in the restaurant and bar industry.

As a former restaurant owner, he knows about running a food business and loves to eat and enjoy cocktails on a regular basis. He constantly travels to new cities tasting and reviewing the most popular spots.

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