Best Donut Shops

Tier Explanations

Great - The best of the best. I would go out of my way to grab a donut from these places. Little to nothing to complain about.

Good - I would happily buy a donut from any of these places if I were in the mood and a location was nearby. Good donuts but not worth inconveniencing myself. These shops often do at least one thing great, but just are not great across the board.

Okay - Average donuts. If a coworker brought these in to the office I would still eat them. Not bad, but probably not donut shops I would go back to given the many other superior options.

Poor - Donuts that I did not finish eating. Would not go back and might actively discourage others from visiting.

Upcoming - Places that I've heard of or that were recommended to me that I have yet to try.

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Great

  • Mr. D's Donuts

    11222 W 75th St, Shawnee, KS 66214

    Fluffy donuts with crisp exterior

    Friendly staff


  • Fluffy Fresh Donuts

    5729 Johnson Dr, Mission, KS 66202

    Fluffy, fresh donuts of all kinds

    Cheap

    Cash only

    Sells out early


Good

  • Lamar's Donuts

    Big, pillowy glazed donuts

    Great variety

    Lacking texture

    Donuts err on the side of being undercooked


  • Hana's Donuts

    2131 S 34th St, Kansas City, KS 66106

    Variety of non-standard flavors

    Beautiful presentation

    Great citrus flavors


  • Walmart Bakery

    Soft, dense donuts

    Cheap

    Quality/availability varies wildly based on location


  • Duck Donuts

    Fun flavors that rotate seasonally

    Warm donuts

    Only cake donuts

    Slow since they are made (iced) to order


  • Donut King

    2320 Armour Rd, North Kansas City, MO 64116

    Big, moist cake donuts

    Great website

    Can order ahead by phone


  • Krispy Kreme

    Hot, melt in your mouth glazed donuts


Okay

  • Holt's Donuts

    1325 Main St, Grandview, MO 64030

    Soft icing that is spread on, not dipped

    Yeasty donuts


  • YOS Donut

    7170 Renner Rd, Shawnee, KS 66217

    Good maple-iced cinnamon rolls

    Chewy donuts


  • Daylight Donuts

    Great website

    Can order ahead online

    Flat donuts


  • Dunkin'

    Fun seasonal flavors

    Bread-like donuts


  • Hurts Donut Company

    Open 24/7

    Stale donuts

    Limited selection during off hours


Poor

  • DOP Donuts

    7512 W 80th St, Overland Park, KS 66204

    Cute outdoor decor

    Expensive

    Limited selection

    Flavorless icing



    Upcoming

  • Johnny's Donuts
  • Donutology
  • Ray's Donuts
  • Ridgewood Donuts