Detroit, MIDonuts

Dutch Girl Donuts is a Woodward Avenue institution restored by new stewards without abandoning its familiar recipes. The compact shop turns out airy glazed rings, apple fritters, long johns, and cake donuts throughout the day, preserving the direct counter service and neighborhood rhythm regulars remember.

Donut Villa keeps a traditional Vernor Highway counter stocked with glazed twists, filled long johns, fritters, and cake donuts. The no frills shop opens early and pairs its broad pastry selection with coffee and breakfast service, making it a familiar start to the day in Southwest Detroit.

Apple Fritter Donut Shop lives up to its name with craggy, generously glazed fritters, while maintaining a full case of classic rings, twists, and filled donuts. The small Ferndale counter emphasizes freshness and quick service, with enough variety to assemble a mixed dozen.

Donut Cutter is a tiny Woodward Avenue shop with an old school display of glazed, powdered, filled, and cake donuts. Its straightforward approach favors familiar styles executed consistently, and the convenient Berkley counter remains a dependable place for an early coffee and a mixed box.

Elias Donuts serves Grand River Avenue with a deep daily assortment that includes raised rings, crullers, fritters, and cream filled varieties. The family run shop has the feel of a neighborhood morning stop, with fresh trays, friendly counter service, and plenty of classic choices.