Washington, DC
For Donuts in Washington, the local food press points to Little Coco's, Donut Run, and Rose Ave Bakery. Picks from The Infatuation, updated July 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in The Infatuation. Updated July 2026.
Little Coco's · Columbia Heights
A Columbia Heights Italian restaurant that fries donuts to order and sends them out light and airy under raspberry or chocolate sauce. They show up on both the brunch and dinner menus, so there is no sold-out-for-the-day disappointment.
Donut Run · Takoma
A fully vegan shop in Takoma where the classic glazed gives Krispy Kreme real competition. French toast and death-by-chocolate flavors keep people coming back, and orders arrive in an oversized pink box.
Rose Ave Bakery · Woodley Park
Asian-inspired flavors set this Woodley Park bakery apart, black sesame, ube, and pandan coconut among them. The donuts are fluffy and fresh, but the shop sells out fast, so an early stop is worth it.
Sweet Crimes Gluten-Free Bakery · Hill East
A gluten-free Hill East bakery turning out generously sized, deliberately greasy donuts. The chai-spiced version, finished with a sweet, spicy glaze, is the one to seek out.
Donisima Downtown · West End
Latin American flavors run through this West End shop's lineup, including an arequipe cheese-crumble version. Mini donuts come four for ten dollars, an easy way to sample the range in one visit.
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