Ah, the doughnut. A delectable sweet taste sensation that all of us Londoners have well and truly fallen in love with. From classic varieties to mash-up creations, here’s our roundup of where to get the best doughnuts in London. Happy eating!
1. Donutelier
Donutelier takes inspiration from the intricate craftsmanship of the world’s greatest fashion ateliers to craft the most luxurious doughnuts London has ever seen. An incredible amount of consideration and care goes into each product they put out. With only the finest ingredients, each expertly hand-crafted doughnut from Donutelier is a piece of edible art.
In the London store, you’ll find an array of flavours that speak to both luxury and pure decadence. While it’s all absolutely delicious and stunning, we’d recommend going straight for the ‘Pistachio’, which features Chantilly cream and pistachio varigato, almond sable, pistachio nibs and crispy raspberry. But be sure not to miss the ‘Fraisier’ either, which resembles the ever-popular Korean Milk doughnuts with its fresh strawberry slices and a mountain of Chantilly cream.
📍You’ll find Donutelier at 48-50, Charing Cross Road, London, WC2H 0BB.
🚇 Nearest station is Leicester Square.
2. Greedy Cow Bakes
Speaking of Korean Milk Doughnuts, this London spot is THE place to go for the cream-filled delights – as well as a smorgasbord of other sweet treats. You’ll find Greedy Cow Bakes in East London, mere steps away from Cambridge Heath Station. It’s already a legend of the London bakery scene and commands down-the-block lines for its viral Korean milk doughnuts and other decadent baked goodies.
The small, family-run bakery makes every single one of their doughnuts fresh each day, and the flavours range from ‘Triple Chocolate Brownie’ to ‘Strawberry Trifle’, ‘Tres Leches’, ‘Banoffee’, and beyond. They’re always changing up the menu, though, and adding new delights. You won’t be able to choose!
📍 You’ll find Greedy Cow Bakes at 395 Hackney Road, London, E2 8PP.
🚇 Nearest station is Cambridge Heath.
3. doh’hut
This award-winning London doughnut spot is so popular that they even recommend pre-ordering your doughnuts the day before you want them – lest you miss out! They started out from underneath a gazebo and have expanded to locations in Leeds and London, and they show no signs of slowing down anytime soon. They hand-make their doughnuts fresh every day, and want to give their guests “the most high-quality donuts [they’ve] ever tasted”.
Their flavours are constantly changing, but you can always expect to see their ‘OG’ – an unfilled doughnut that highlights the impressively fluffy base product – as well as the ‘Raspberry Jam’ and ‘Chocolate Ganache’ flavours. They also arguably originated the savoury doughnut in London with their bagel/doughnut mash-up: the ‘Dagel’.
📍 You’ll find doh’hut at 30 Exmouth Market, EC1R 4QE and Spitalfields Market, 7 Lamb Street, E1 6EA.
🚇 Nearest stations are Angel and Farringdon & Liverpool Street Station.
4. Bread Ahead
When it comes to delicious baking, an obvious London pick is Bread Ahead. Getting your hands on a Bread Ahead doughnut can admittedly be something of a quest. They’ve got eight locations dotted around town, including a Tea House but the original site in Borough Market is a must-visit. Be warned: those doughnuts tend to disappear quickly so you’ll need to be quick to get them!
While all the flavours sold here are out of this world, their crème brûlée doughnuts have taken London by storm. Don’t miss out on trying the viral treats! They’ve also got doughnut-making workshops here, where you can learn all the tips and tricks for yourself.
📍 You’ll find Bread Ahead at various locations in London. You can find out more here.
5. Crosstown Doughnuts
If you’re looking for the best doughnuts in London, you can’t go wrong with this cult bakery turned London phenomenon. Since creating the world’s first sourdough doughnuts in 2014, they’ve been perfecting their craft, striving to make “the most delicious, luxury doughnuts in the whole of the capital and around the world”.
Classic flavours include the ‘Cinnamon Scroll’, the ‘Dark Chocolate Truffle’, and the ‘Tongan Vanilla Bean Glaze’. but don’t miss out on their specials either. The shops recently dropped their first ever savoury doughnut, with a ‘Double Cheese and Sundried Tomato’ flavoured affair. Are you brave enough to give it a try?
📍 You’ll find Crosstown Doughnuts at various locations in London. You can find out more here.
6. Treats Club
Want to know how good the treats from Treats Club are? They were ordered to the set of the Barbie movie during filming. When it comes to sweet treats, does it get any better than the Barbie seal of approval?
Treats Club makes a variety of baked goods (including their viral banana pudding), but it’s their filled doughnuts that got them a spot on this list of the best doughnuts in London. And once you’ve tasted them, it’s easy to see why. Flavours range from the ‘Ube Filled Donut’ to the ‘Burnt Basque Cheesecake Crème Brûlée’, and beyond. They also have a new flavour every month – so you’ll need to keep coming back for more.
📍 You’ll find Treats Club at 8 Hackney Road, E2 7NS.
🚇 Nearest stations are Hoxton and Shoreditch High Street.
7. St. JOHN Bakery
When you think of St. JOHN, you likely first think of the vaunted nose-to-tail eatery that has come to define contemporary British dining. It’s widely praised for catapulting oft-ignored dishes back into the limelight and leading the charge with a more sustainable approach to cooking. But they’ve also got a selection of bakeries scattered around London that knock out some stunning doughnuts.
Flavours here are relatively simple – such as your classic raspberry jam and chocolate fillings – but boy are they good! Sometimes you just need to try out a classic, done impeccably, to remember what makes doughnuts so wonderful.
📍 You’ll find St JOHN Bakery at various locations in London. You can find out more here.
8. Longboys
A bit of a different one here. Longboys is all about loooooong doughnuts and patisseries with some surprisingly-flavoured twists. Handmade with love, their finger doughnuts are made with a lighter brioche base and fresh fillings too. They’re not too sweet here – which is always a winner in our books – and they’ve also got an array of vegan, dairy-free, and nut-free options.
As well as their brick-and-mortar shops, you’ll find Longboys popping up at all manner of festivals and events around London and the UK. So keep your eyes peeled!
📍 You’ll find Longboys at various locations in London. You can find out more here.
9. Rinkoff Bakery
Rounding off this list of the best places for doughnuts in London is Rinkoff Bakery – a fantastic London bakery that specialises in ‘crodoughs’ – a croissant-doughnut hybrid which is quite frankly bloody delicious.
The flavours here include ‘Custard’, ‘Salted Caramel & Pistachio’, the Nutella and Marshmallow ‘S’more’ and more. The croissant pastry is “fried like a donut to give extra height and a layered effect”. Trust us – you’ll want to try one of these. (Or nine – good thing they offer up a mini box selection!)
📍 You’ll find Rinkoff Bakery at 224 Jubilee Street, London, E1 3BS and at 79 Vallance Road, London, E1 5BS.
🚇 Nearest stations are Stepney Green and Whitechapel.
10. Doughnut Time
These bad boys first burst onto the scene back in Australia, where they garnered a significant fan base. They then moved to Blighty with their first outpost in Shaftesbury Avenue, and have since opened numerous more.
They’ve got everything here from gluten-free goodies to all sorts of confectionary-inspired flavours. Name your favourite chocolate bar or cookie and they’ve probably got a corresponding doughnut flavour!
📍 You’ll find Doughnut Time at various locations in London. You can find out more here.
So there you have it – a roundup of the best places to get doughnuts in London. So when you’re looking for that real fix of all these delightful goodies, you know exactly where to head!