Best Donuts in Washington DC

"Every morning, these unique and gourmet doughnuts are hanD.C.rafted right in District Doughnut’s very own kitchen. These donuts are one-of-a-kind, with a weekly menu of around 10 flavors. They also have a rotating variety of seasonal flavors, with everything from cookies and cream doughnuts to chocolate cake doughnuts with a decadent vanilla bean glaze."

"I have pre ordered mine before to make sure I get the certain flavors. With a rotating seasonal menu I always recommend trying those items. But a classic browned butter or vanilla glaze are always some of my favorites as well."

"This regional chain recently expanded to Shaw, bringing with it superior cake and yeast doughnuts that range from simple to seasonal to nostalgic interpretations of beloved candies and cookies. For those who prefer their sugar in liquid form, the shop houses a subterranean cocktail bar called Nocturne."

"We have only visited late at night when their menu is limited and I look forward to an early morning coffee and doughnut experience. Salted Caramel, Peppermint, Chocolate Chocolate. I wish my stomach/appetite was bigger for the ongoing list of new places I’m eager to try."

"I’m not normally in the market for vegan food but this place is amazing vegan or no. The coffee is great, donut selection is amazing and everything taste..."

"The sweet and salty combo at Astro Donuts and Fried Chicken is sure to fix any hangover or sweet craving. If you are just looking for donuts, they have those too. Check the seasonal selection, especially during the Cherry Blossom Festival, but the creme brûlée is always our favorite."

"Locations: Metro Center area, Falls Church, VA, and a food truckPrice: $2.60-$3.60Favorite Flavors: Key Lime Pie, Creme Brulee, Mudslide. Another amazing donut spot in D.C. is Astro Doughnuts, mainly because it has delicious donuts as well as fried chicken."

"I make it a habit to try donuts in every country and city I visit. Astro is by far my favorite donut shop worldwide!"

"Location: TakomaPrice: $3-4 per donutFavorite Flavors: Strawberry, Cookies and Cream. The newest donut shop in D.C., Donut Run easily makes my top 5 list, despite all the donuts being vegan!. I am not vegan, but I honestly could not tell the difference."

"Twelve donut flavors – both yeast and cake – offered daily along with Brewing Good Coffee Company coffee. Note that they sometimes sell out early!. Open daily for breakfast and lunch Take-out vegan options take-out VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $"

"I lived in the area back in (2016)-(2019) is when I did move. I really love “Donut Run”, is exactly what I do on Thursday morning I run ?"

"America’s favorite all-day, everyday stop for coffee, espresso, breakfast sandwiches and donuts. Order your Dunkin’ faves ahead of time with the Dunkin’ mobile app for a fast grab and go experience."

"A must-stop for doughnut lovers, Good Company Doughnuts & Cafe boasts an extensive rotating menu of yeast and cake doughnuts that in specialty flavors such as blueberry buttercream, Nutella toffee, and cherry vanilla bomb, as well as staples like cinnamon sugar and chocolate cake. In addition to doughnuts, Good Company has an all-day menu with other breakfast options, sandwiches, and booze. Online ordering and outdoor seating are available."

"Locations: Arlington, VAPrice: $15 for a half dozenFavorite Flavors: Nutella & Toffee, anything Blueberry flavored, mini doughnuts. Good Company is only located in Arlington, VA, but I’m including it on my list since there are delivery options and the doughnuts are just that good. The thing that sets them apart is that they have a full menu as well as doughnuts and coffee."

"There's hardly a better pair than doughnuts and coffee, score both at the new Good Company Doughnuts and Cafe. This fast-casual cafe specializes in gourmet doughnuts (in all sorts of delicious varieties), rustic pastries, coffee and light fare."

"This venue at 551 10th street had been open for less than two years when it was the scene of Abraham Lincoln’s assassination by actor John Wilkes Booth on April 14, 1865. Lincoln had been attending a production of Our American Cousin when he was shot in the head in the presidential box by Booth at close range. He was then lifted across the street to the Petersen House, also now part of the Ford’s Theatre National Historic Site, where he died the following morning."

"A tour of a lower level museum examines Lincoln's early political career and presidency, as well as the many attempts on his life. See where history changed course there and in the theatre, where a local actor will perform a period monologue detailing the evening of Lincoln's assassination. (In the evening, you can take in a world class play on the same stage.)"

"Located across the street from the White House, Occidental Grill & Seafood has been serving the famous and the powerful for over 110 years. Patrons over the years are a who’s who of American political and social celebrity, with names like Winston Churchill, Sandra Day O’Connor, Steven Spielberg, and Katie Couric. This is the place to come for culinary classics like grilled filet mignon with glazed baby carrots and pan-roasted yellowfin tuna with black trumpet mushrooms."

"The signature restaurant at the intimate Rosewood Washington, D.C is an elegant dining experience overlooking the quaint C&O Canal. The Italian-inspired American cuisine features inventive dishes such as potato and nettle gnocchi and classic favorites like the Nova Scotia halibut."

"A local landmark for high-end American meals served in a posh space lined with portraits of statesmen. Open for lunch and dinnerDress code: Casual"

"A must-stop for doughnut lovers, Good Company Doughnuts & Cafe boasts an extensive rotating menu of yeast and cake doughnuts that in specialty flavors such as blueberry buttercream, Nutella toffee, and cherry vanilla bomb, as well as staples like cinnamon sugar and chocolate cake. In addition to doughnuts, Good Company has an all-day menu with other breakfast options, sandwiches, and booze. Online ordering and outdoor seating are available."

"Locations: Arlington, VAPrice: $15 for a half dozenFavorite Flavors: Nutella & Toffee, anything Blueberry flavored, mini doughnuts. Good Company is only located in Arlington, VA, but I’m including it on my list since there are delivery options and the doughnuts are just that good. The thing that sets them apart is that they have a full menu as well as doughnuts and coffee."

"There's hardly a better pair than doughnuts and coffee, score both at the new Good Company Doughnuts and Cafe. This fast-casual cafe specializes in gourmet doughnuts (in all sorts of delicious varieties), rustic pastries, coffee and light fare."

"Right across from the National Zoo, Baked by Yael is serving up nut-free and kosher pastries and breads, with multiple vegan and gluten-free options also available. When they opened in 2011, this small brick-and-mortar spot was pronounced DC’s first ‘cakepoppery’, although the menu goes way beyond cake pops. The rare find gluten-free black and white cookie is worth an order purely to satisfy a nostalgic New York cookie craving."

"That’s exactly what you’ll get when you get a cake pop from Baked by Yael. In addition to their location by the National Zoo, Baked by Yael is a staple at several local farmers’ markets. Now that’s my kind of locally-sourced food!"

"The Calabash Teahouse & Café is a charming café-style eatery that serves tea, coffee, and kombucha on tap alongside a vegan menu of freshly baked pastries and healthy snacks. Set in a bright and sunny spot on 7th Street, Calabash Teahouse & Café boasts a tranquil ambiance in which to enjoy a freshly brewed cup of coffee to start the morning or a welcome pot of tea at the end of the day. Choose from a range of fresh pastries, cakes, and other sweet treats or enjoy a selection of healthy snacks and small plates along with other beverages such as kombucha."

"There’s no better spot in DC for a soul-warming tea than Calabash. In addition to family recipes for medicinal teas and elixirs, this holistic veggie joint also serves an array of Jamaican-inspired vegan dishes including chickpea curry, faux BLT sandwiches, patties, and delicious baked goods such as pies, breads and cookies. The original location is in Shaw but don’t miss the new Brookland location for its beautiful ambience created with furnishings from across the African diaspora."

"Calabash Tea Bar & Cafe is located in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington, D.C., and serves tasty, homemade baked vegan treats using handcrafted spices, served with a variety of aromatic teas and tonics, on tap kombucha and the best, fair trade coffee."