Where to get the best doughnuts in Melbourne

From a simple cinnamon ring to an artisanal sourdough doughnut, our love of this humble pastry runs deep. Here’s where to find the tastiest doughnuts in town.

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 pandan coconut and strawberry pistachio.

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.

Pecks Road Artisan Doughnuts

Enjoy handcrafted, freshly made doughnuts at this new hidden gem. Nestled near Manchester Lane, the bakers at Pecks Road are serving up all sorts of doughie delights. Think choux pastry crullers drizzled in Caramilk or coated with juniper berries. A must-try is the signature Filipino-style doughnut filled with ube whipped cream.

Hector's Deli

This cult-status lunch spot isn't only known for the sandwiches. One of the menu all-stars is the maple glazed doughnut. The glossy, square-shaped doughnuts are baked fresh in-house every day. Head in early morning before they sell out!

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.

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.

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?

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.

Lukumades

It started as a Greek doughnut truck. Then Lukumades graduated to a permanent shop opposite the Queen Victoria Market. 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.

Daniel's Donuts

The gleaming pink neon sign says ‘Eat, sleep, Daniel’s, repeat’. This is a mantra we can get on board with! There’s over 50 fantastical flavours to choose from. That includes vegan and gluten-free options. The most popular is the New Zealand-style fresh cream and jam. It's sliced down the middle and piped with luscious cream filling and a dollop of jam.

CBD Bakery

Find CBD Bakery in-between city skyscrapers on Bourke Street. Old school, country-style doughnuts are what you'll find here. With traditional flavours like chocolate, strawberry and more. Open on weekdays, they're perfect for that pre-meeting sweet treat.

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!