Where to get the best doughnuts in Melbourne

The Dough Truck

A cold winter's night at the footy calls for a hot doughnut after the game. Make a beeline to The Dough Truck for a jam-filled bundle of goodness. You'll find this old-school van popping up at Melbourne events but our favourite spot to visit is right out the front of the MCG. Grab a bag of classic cinnamon-coated jam doughnuts. Or branch out with churros and a coffee.

Bottari

We think we’ve found the only cafe in Melbourne that serves kkwabagi – Korea’s twisted donut. A little bit fluffy, a little bit crispy. Pick up this nostalgic treat at Bottari. This charming spot down the far end of Elizabeth Street is inspired by Seoul’s trendy cafe scene.

Hector's Kiosk

This cult-status lunch spot isn't only known for its sandwiches. Melbourne icon Hector's now has a cute kiosk dedicated entirely to doughnuts. One of the menu all-stars is the maple glazed doughnut. The glossy, square-shaped treats are baked fresh every day and sell out quickly. If you miss out, don't fret! There's also apple fritters, rum and raisin, and strawberry milkshake goodies.

Demochi

Starting out as the passion project of a husband and wife duo, Demochi serves up doughnuts with a twist. The bubbly treat mixes the fluffy texture of a doughnut with the perfect chew of Japanese mochi. Order a dozen and try flavours like Milo, Biscoff or strawberry pistachio.

Doh

Another Korean doughnut shop has landed in Melbourne. Doh is dishing up viral cream-filled doughnuts down Dhanga Djeembana Walk at Queen Vic Market. While the name sounds like a nod to doughnut-loving Homer Simpson, it actually stands for Daily Oven Heaven. And the result is indeed heavenly. Try cookies and cream, matcha or black sesame. The filling is light, creamy and overflowing.

CBD Bakery

Find CBD Bakery in-between city skyscrapers on Bourke Street. It's not modern or trendy, and that's why we love it. Old school, country-style doughnuts are what you'll find here. Expect traditional flavours like chocolate, strawberry and more. Open on weekdays, they're perfect for that pre-meeting sweet treat.

American Doughnut Kitchen at QVM

This family business has been around for decades. It does iconic, nostalgic, hot jam doughnuts exactly the way they should be. Follow the queue at the Queen Victoria Market to the original 1950s American Doughnut Kitchen van. Order up a bag of freshly cooked, sugar dusted beauties, piped full of hot raspberry and plum jam.

Baker D. Chirico

Baker D. Chirico is a Melbourne favourite. For their take on a doughnut, try the bomboloni. These fat, round pastries are filled with speckled vanilla custard and flecked with subtle citrus. They’re sugar-dusted and garnished with tendrils of lemon zest. Perfectly enjoyed with your favourite coffee on the weekend.

Joey's Doughies

From toasties to doughies, the minds behind Sloppy Joe's Deli have opened up a new store in QV. The specialty doughnut shop has a menu packed with indulgent flavours. Dig into the delicious custard filling of the viral crème brûlée doughnut. Then treat yourself to a Biscoff shake.

Shortstop Coffee and Donuts

Laneway staple Shortstop Coffee and Donuts is the perfect quick hit. Their doughnuts come in cake, raised and cruller varieties. Order a classic vanilla bean, New Orleans iced coffee or Earl Grey and rose doughnut. You can also pre-order to avoid disappointment (they do sell out). No one wants to miss out on a honey and sea salt cruller, right?

Doughboys Doughnuts

Need coffee? Need a doughnut? Doughboys Doughnuts on Bourke Street is the perfect quick bite for city workers. Choose from a mouth-watering menu of fluffy yeast-raised doughnuts. Grab something simple like a raspberry crumb or chocolate sprinkle. Past flavours include butterscotch and creamed banana, mulled wine and strawberry miso!

Lukumades

It started as a Greek doughnut truck. Now Lukumades has graduated to a permanent shop in Carlton. Go for the classic honey and cinnamon, or try new takes on an old favourite, like Nutella or crushed Oreo cookies. The white chocolate and matcha is also pretty special.

Brioche by Philip

At renowned French bakery, Brioche by Philip, the doughnuts are something special. In fact, they’re bronuts. Brioche doughnuts. You can get these soft, sweet wonders in simple flavours like cinnamon or dark chocolate. Or you can go next level with lamington, coffee almond or matcha glaze.