3 Best Donut Shops in Washington, DC

Expert-recommended Top 3 Donuts in Washington, District of Columbia. All of our donut shops actually face a rigorous 50-Point Inspection, which includes customer reviews, history, complaints, ratings, satisfaction, trust, cost and general excellence. You deserve only the best!

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ASTRO DOUGHNUTS & FRIED CHICKEN

1308 G Street, Northwest,
Washington, DC 20005 Directions

Since 2013

Specialty:

Vanilla Chocolate Glazed Cinnamon Roll Red Velvet Cake Caramel Macchiato Apple Cake Blueberry Muffin Donut Fried Chicken Honey Double Chocolate Chip Chocolate Peanut Butter Maple Bacon Doughnuts PB and J Doughnuts Astro Dozen Doughnuts Cake Batter Funfetti Snickerdoodle Cookie Crème Brûlée Doughnuts

"Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken provides high-quality donuts to customers. The team offers the perfect baked donuts every day with 100% quality ingredients. Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken serves modern and classic interpretations of 2 distinct, equally comforting all-American doughnuts and fried chicken. Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken also provides catering options for parties, weddings, events, and office meetings. They also serve in Falls Church, VA. They offer delivery, take-out, wheelchair accessible, outdoor seating, good for kids, dogs allowed, bike parking, and plastic-free packaging. They accept credit cards for payment.

2026 Update: Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken is a celebration of 2 beloved comfort foods, which are handcrafted with a creative spirit and nostalgic flavors. The shop is a hidden gem that has been serving for 14 years."

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Price:

Doughnuts:
Vanilla Glazed $4.75
Maple Bacon $5.25
Pb&J $5.25
CrèMe
ûLéE $5.25
Build Your Own Dozen (½ Dozen) $27.00
Build Your Own Dozen (Dozen) $49.00
Astro Monthly Specials:
Strawberries & Cream $5.25
Chocolate Birthday Cake $5.25
Cherry Blossom $5.50
Samoas $5.25
Astro Dozen $49.00
Satellite Cookies:
Double Chocolate Chip $5.00
Dark Chocolate Salted Caramel $5.00
Cake Batter Funfetti $5.00
Chocolate Peanut Butter $5.00
S'Mores $5.00
Snickerdoodle Cookie $5.00

Contact:

(202) 809-5565 (703) 356-0800

Mon-Fri: 7:30am - 5:30pm
Sat: 8am - 5pm
Sun: 8am - 3pm

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KRISPY KREME

1350 Connecticut Avenue Northwest,
Washington, DC 20036 Directions

Since 1937

Specialty:

Original Glazed Doughnut Raspberry Coffee Apple Fritter Chocolate Cake Glazed Lemon Filled Chocolate Iced Custard Blueberry Cake Cinnamon Apple Filled New York Cheesecake Strawberry Iced Caramel Dulce Doughnut Strawberry Iced Doughnut with Sprinkles Oreo® Cookies and Kreme™ Filled Doughnut Mini Chocolate Iced Doughnut with Sprinkles

"Krispy Kreme Washington is the leading donut shop located in Washington. Their mission is to make amazing doughnuts every day. They have a variety of donut flavors and shapes, plus coffee and frozen drinks. The team at Krispy Kreme serves its customers with friendly service in a peaceful environment. Customers can try their Doughnuts Holes, Blueberry Cake, Mini Chocolate, Strawberry Shortcake Éclair, Double Chocolate Éclair, and Mini Chocolate Iced Sprinkles. Krispy Kreme also serves multiple locations all over the country. They offer take-out, delivery, catering, street parking, dogs allowed, bike parking, good for kids, free Wi-Fi, and accept credit cards.

2026 Update: Krispy Kreme offers unique themed doughnuts, such as Batman-inspired treats or seasonal specials, which include the Boston Crème and Pumpkin Spice Frappe doughnut. They provide a free doughnut just for signing up. The shop posts and labels the allergen details in the meal you order, so check the post and place an order for your convenience and allergy-free food."

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Price:

Doughnut Dots:
10 Count Assorted Doughnut Dots $6.69
Build Your Own:
Build Your Own Dozen $26.29
6 Count Build Your Own Doughnuts $19.19
3 Count Build Your Own Doughnuts $10.19
Dozens:
Original Glazed® Dozen $23.59
6 Count:
6 Count Original Glazed® Doughnuts $16.69
6 Count Classic Assorted Doughnuts $19.19
3 Count:
3 Count Original Glazed® Doughnuts $8.79

Contact:

(202) 463-0414

Mon-Thu & Sun: 6am - 10pm
Fri & Sat: 6am-11pm

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DONUT RUN

6904 4th Street NorthWest,
Washington, DC 20012 Directions

Since 2018

Specialty:

Ring Doughnuts Blueberry Lemon Apple-Crumble Jelly Donuts Cinnamon-Sugar Donuts Birria Grilled Cheese Chocolate Croissant Death By Chocolate Blueberry Crumble Cider Doughnut Baby Cakes Dozen Doughnuts

"Donut Run offers a diverse menu of flavors, and there are always rotating specials throughout the year. They do have nut-free flavors, and while they do their best to avoid the spread of germs, they are currently taking larger orders for pick-up. Donut Run provides a variety of donuts, such as ring doughnuts, blueberry donuts, apple-crumb donuts, jelly donuts, cinnamon-sugar donuts, and strawberry-frosted donuts. Their staff is friendly and engaging with customer needs. Donut Run provides quality donuts at a reasonable price. Gift cards are also available at Donut Run. They offer takeout and also accept credit card payments.

2026 Update: All of Donut Run's donuts are handmade every day by using 100% vegan ingredients, even sugar and sprinkles."

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Price:

Donuts:
Classic $3.50
Deluxe $4
Dozen $40
Drinks:
Drip Coffee $3.50
Cold Brew $5.50
All American Vegan:
Breakfast Croissant $12
Birria Grilled Cheese $12
Signature Buffalo Chicken Sauce-To-Go $8
Baby Cakes $12
Chocolate Croissant $6

Contact:

(202) 506-3264 (301) 910-8667

Mon-sun: 7am - 2pm

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