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12 Must-Try Vegan Donut Shops in the US

Your morning is about to get much sweeter!

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Your morning is about to get much sweeter!

Whether you prefer your donuts gluten-free or gluten-filled, cake or raised, simple or extravagant, check out these must-try vegan donut shops in the US.

Dough Joy

Seattle, WA

LGBTQ-owned Dough Joy brings vibrant, decadent vegan donuts to the Seattle area. First-timers should try the Pride Donut, decked out with vanilla icing and edible rainbow glitter, or the Lemon Filled Donut, filled with a tangy lemon cream and topped in powdered sugar.

Dough Joy

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Cloudy Donut Co.

New York, NY

As the name suggests, Cloudy Donut Co. crafts the fluffiest vegan donuts you’ll ever try! Not only do these holey creations feature the most amazing texture and flavor, but each one tells a story. Stop by to experience the donut magic and support an amazing Black-owned business.

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Doe Donuts

Portland, OR

Portland hosts several fan-favorite vegan businesses, and Doe Donuts is no exception. This vegan donut shop specializes in epic raised donut concoctions. We’re talking about everything from savory donut breakfast sandwiches to cookie butter-filled donuts with cookie dough on top.

Doe Donuts

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Beacon Doughnut Co.

Chicago, IL

If you’re looking for vegan donuts in Chicago, follow the Beacon! This plant-based destination offers raised and cake donuts, donut holes, and even the occasional cronut (croissant-donut) to brighten your morning.

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Dottie’s Donuts

Philadelphia, PA

Dottie’s Donuts is a Philly foodie hotspot. The all-vegan bakery sells classic raised and cake donuts, fritters, cinnamon rolls, brownies, and the most epic selection of unique rotating donut flavors. Cherry Chocolate Buttercream, Kitchen Sink Cookie, Pickleback—no flavor is off limits.

Dottie’s Donuts

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Donut Friend

Los Angeles, CA

This iconic vegan donut shop should go on your bucket list for sure! Donut Friend got its claim to fame by making outrageously delicious plant-based holey creations with fillings and toppings like Bavarian cream, cookie butter, and sprinkles. Donut Friend offers both raised and cake donuts.

Donut Friend

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Dun-Well Doughnuts

Brooklyn, New York

In the mood for something sweeter than a bagel with vegan cream cheese? Stop by Dun-Well Doughnuts in Brooklyn for an artisan vegan donut and cup of Joe! Whatever you do, try the PB&J with Chocolate flavor. You’ll thank us later!

Dun-Well Doughnuts

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The Chocolate Chip Bakery

Miami, FL

Meet Miami’s premier destination for vegan, gluten-free, and kosher baked goods! The Chocolate Chip Bakery offers an array of handcrafted cake donuts in flavors such as Samoa, Cafe con Leche, Carrot Cake, and Chipy’s Cookie Crumb.

The Chocolate Chip Bakery

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Halelife Bakery

Tampa & Saint Petersburg, FL

Halelife Bakery is an allergen-free haven for donuts free from dairy, gluten, soy, and tree nuts. Butterscotch Churro, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, and Oreo Cheesecake are just a few of the droolworthy donut flavors available at Halelife Bakery right now.

Halelife Bakery

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Peaceful Provisions

Beacon, NY

Since 2015, women-owned Peaceful Provisions has been serving small-batch vegan donuts made from scratch. The shop meticulously sources their ingredients with an emphasis on organic, fair trade, non-GMO ingredients. Find a variety of styles ranging from filled and unfilled brioche style yeast-raised donuts to cake donuts and twists.

Peaceful Provisions

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Vegan Treats

Bethlehem, PA

Vegan Treats is on the forefront of the plant-based sweets scene with its cutting edge desserts! Aside from their stellar cakes, cookies, and truffles, Vegan Treats also offers donuts. Boston Cream, S’mores, and Banana Split are a few heavy hitters.

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Devi’s Donuts

Long Beach, CA

From pop-up to brick-and-mortar, this Black-owned vegan donut shop has your Sunday breakfast plans covered. Fill up a box with your picks of fruity or chocolaty donuts—and don’t forget to add a few cinnamon rolls!

Devi’s Donuts

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When Allie responded to an Instagram post on @vegoutlosangeles a few years ago, she had no idea she’d join the coolest vegan team on the planet. An Austin native, actress, yogi, and part-time sword fighter (don’t ask!), Allie is on a mission to live her best life and inspire others to do the same. She graduated from Hussian College In Studio with a B.F.A. in Contemporary Musical Theatre + Film and currently acts, writes, and eats her way through Los Angeles.

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