The Best Donut Shops In Portland Oregon

While nothing is more representative of Portlandia’s kooky culture than cult donut shop and iconic institution Voodoo Donuts, sifting through the tourist-filled, disgruntled crowds for a taste of fried dough is hardly worth it (unless it’s your first time). In a city characterized by an eccentric donut-loving culture, there are plenty of spots to take advantage of the craft; for the best donut shops in Portland, read on.

1. Coco Donuts & Coffee

Dessert Shop, American, Pastries, Coffee

Coco Donuts & Coffee are doing just that: drool-worthy donuts and handcrafted coffee perfectly paired with each bite of fried dough. The donuts here are made fresh daily from a secret family recipe handed down over 30 years; and the coffee, that’s roasted here too, using some of the best coffee beans in the world. Coco Donuts is the first donut shop of its kind, roasting its own coffee alongside house-made donuts, and they’re doing it well. With four locations across the city, you’ll never be without. Favorites include the chocolate-glazed cake with coconut, the signature coco, the lavender glazed, and the apple fritter.

2. Annie's Donut Shop

Dessert Shop, Coffee, Dessert, American

Kick it old school, and head to the unassuming Annie’s Donut Shop for some real good, old-fashioned-style donuts. Set in a diner-style space with booths, Annie’s is always filled with little kids and police officers (which you know is a tell-tale sign of this spot’s donut craft). They keep it simple with classic flavors like chocolate with sprinkles, simple glazed, and maple bar; except here, they’re done right, crispy outer crust with a light, sugary glaze. Even the cake-style donuts are light and airy, a nice change to the heavier dough found at most other donut shops. Plus, these babies cost less than a dollar each, making a dozen well worth it.