Here in our city we have a delightful collection of old school and new school shops, so here are the best donuts in Columbus, Ohio!
Pssst… This is just a sampling of our city’s great donuts! For the full list, read my Complete Guide to Columbus Donut Shops or try 13 Donuts to Celebrate National Donut Day.
DK Diner
DK Diner is a Grandview favorite that’s known for crafting some of the best donuts in Columbus. It’s a fully-fledged diner, too, so you can feast on biscuits and gravy, pancakes, and scrambles, and then stop by the donut counter for giant fritters, cream-filled longjohns, and their sour cream old fashioneds.
Address: 1715 W. Third Ave., Grandview
Read more: What’s Better at DK Diner: The Breakfast or the Donuts?
Buckeye Donuts (Campus)
Open since 1969, Buckeye Donuts is a local institution. Generations have visited the Barouxis family for freshly made donuts at the shop that’s open 24/7, 365 days a year. So any time of day you can try their greatest hits, from the signature buckeye donut to the custard-filled goodies, the maple bacon longjohn to red velvet with cream cheese frosting.
Address: 1998 N. High St., Campus
Read more: The Best Way to Celebrate the Buckeyes is with Buckeye Donuts
Resch’s Bakery
With over a century in business, Resch’s must be doing something right! Started in 1912, Resch’s is now run by the sixth generation of the family. They craft all sorts of breads and cakes and cookies, but the donuts are the real highlight: soft glazed donuts or bowties, cinnamon rolls, sticks, apple fritters.
Address: 4061 E. Livingston Ave., East Side
Read more: Resch’s Bakery
The Original Goodie Shop
The Original Goodie Shop, aka the Tremont Goodie Shop, has been an Upper Arlington staple for nearly 70 years. The hidden gem tucked into the Tremont Shopping Center features delights like frosted cake donuts, cinnamon twists, yeast-raised donuts, and longjohns.
Address: 2116 Tremont Center, Upper Arlington
Read more: The Original Goodie Shop
Destination Donuts
After years as a North Market stall, Destination Donuts settled into its own Clintonville storefront in 2022. They specialize in giant, yeast-raised donuts with flavors like Dueling Vanilla or Red Raspberry Hibiscus. They’re also one of the only spots in town to get vegan donuts!
Address: 3519 N. High St., Clintonville
Read more: Indulge in the Sweetest Treats at Destination Donuts’ Clintonville Shop
Rose Dough Donuts
While Rose Dough Donuts doesn’t have its own storefront, you can pre-order and pick up from 1400 Food Lab or catch them at a variety of local markets or events. They specialize in scratch-made brioche donuts, old fashioneds, and crullers – often with an enticing rotation of seasonal flavors.
Address: Out of 1400 Food Lab + various markets
Read more: Rose Dough Donuts
Schneider’s Bakery
It seems like every neighborhood has its own old school donut shop, and Schneider’s has been the mainstay for Westerville since 1954. The Uptown institution produces a variety of cake and yeast-raised donuts; favorites include the nut topper and the Davy Crockett, a maple-glazed cinnamon fry.
Address: 6 S. State St., Westerville
Read more: Schneider’s Bakery
Donna’s Delicious Dozen
The family-owned Donna’s crafts one type of soft, freshly fried cake donuts that you can top with all sorts of frostings, sprinkles, nuts, cereals, you name it. You’ll find all sorts of goodies to love, including loads of seasonal or specialty flavors.
Address: 5322 N. Hamilton Rd., Gahanna
Read more: Donna’s Delicious Dozen
HoneyDip Donuts & Diner
HoneyDip offers the best of both worlds: classic diner fare and old school donuts. Can’t decide whether you want a savory breakfast or a sweet donut? Never fear: just order the over-the-top breakfast sandwich with donuts as the bun!
Address: 4480 Kenny Rd., Northwest
Read more: HoneyDip Donuts & Diner
Lil Donut Factory
Lil Donut Factory is a true hidden gem, tucked into a small storefront with a gas station and convenience store. They produce a wide variety of donuts; regulars know to get there early because they sell out quickly!
Address: 4543 Scioto Darby Rd., Hilliard
Read more: Lil Donut Factory
Auddino’s Bakery
Another long-time, family-run institution, Auddino’s has been crafting breads, pizza crusts, pastries, rolls, and more – both for themselves and for many area restaurants. They’ve scaled back some of their donut production in recent months, but their signature doughssant – a fried, glazed croissant – is still available.
Address: 1490 Clara Ave., Fairgrounds
Read more: Auddino’s Bakery
Buckeye Donuts (South Side)
The two Buckeye Donuts are under separate ownership, but the South Side location is also open 24/7, serving all the old school favorites: glazed twists, longjohns, cake donuts. This location of Buckeye Donuts also added a stall in the North Market downtown in 2023.
Address: 1363 S. High St., South Side
Read more: Buckeye Donuts (South Side)
