Best Doughnut in Manhattan

Based on 0 critic and audience reviews analyzed across Manhattan

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#1
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Comfortland

92 Rivington St, New York, NY, 10002
SAVOR'S SUMMARY

A Lower East Side bakery producing inventive, glazed doughnuts with a pillowy crumb and creative toppings — the maple bacon and birthday cake flavors have earned a cult following.

2026 SAVOR SCORE
86%
15 reviews analyzed
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#2
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Super Nice Coffee and Bakery

196 W 108th St, New York, NY, 10025
SAVOR'S SUMMARY

An Upper West Side bakery whose handmade doughnuts are light, airy, and perfectly glazed, served alongside their acclaimed coffee in a warm neighborhood setting.

2026 SAVOR SCORE
86%
65 reviews analyzed
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#3
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Doughnut Plant

89 E 42nd St, New York, NY, 10017
SAVOR'S SUMMARY

The original gourmet doughnut shop of New York, serving inventive flavors like crème brûlée and tres leches in square and round shapes with a tender, yeasted crumb since 1994.

2026 SAVOR SCORE
83%
308 reviews analyzed
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#4
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Win Son Bakery

23 2nd Ave, New York, NY, 10003
SAVOR'S SUMMARY

An East Village Taiwanese-American bakery whose mochi doughnuts have a uniquely chewy, stretchy texture with creative glazes that bridge Asian and American baking traditions.

2026 SAVOR SCORE
81%
136 reviews analyzed
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#5
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The Donut Pub

203 W 14th St, New York, NY, 10011
SAVOR'S SUMMARY

A West 14th Street institution open since 1964, where the old-fashioned cake doughnuts and crullers come fried to a perfect golden crunch — a no-frills classic that never wavers.

2026 SAVOR SCORE
80%
1222 reviews analyzed
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#6
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Doughnuttery

425 W 15th St, New York, NY, 10011
SAVOR'S SUMMARY

A Chelsea Market mini-doughnut shop frying tiny, hot-to-order doughnuts tossed in sugar and spice — they're addictive, fun, and best eaten by the bag while walking the market.

2026 SAVOR SCORE
70%
609 reviews analyzed
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Full Rankings at a Glance

#RestaurantNeighborhoodPriceScoreKnown For
1ComfortlandLower East Side86%A Lower East Side bakery producing inventive, glazed doughnuts with a pillowy...
2Super Nice Coffee and BakeryNew York86%An Upper West Side bakery whose handmade doughnuts are light, airy, and perfe...
3Doughnut PlantNew York$$83%The original gourmet doughnut shop of New York, serving inventive flavors lik...
4Win Son BakeryNew York$$81%An East Village Taiwanese-American bakery whose mochi doughnuts have a unique...
5The Donut PubNew York$$80%A West 14th Street institution open since 1964, where the old-fashioned cake ...
6DoughnutteryNew York$70%A Chelsea Market mini-doughnut shop frying tiny, hot-to-order doughnuts tosse...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best doughnut in Manhattan?+
According to Savor's aggregated critic and diner reviews, Comfortland ranks #1 for best doughnut in Manhattan with a Savor Score of 86%.
How does Savor rank doughnut?+
Savor aggregates reviews from professional food critics, major publications, and audience platforms to calculate a Savor Score (0–100%) for each restaurant's doughnut. The score weights critic mentions, sentiment analysis, and diner ratings to produce a single, comparable ranking.
How many doughnut spots are ranked in Manhattan?+
Savor currently ranks 6 doughnut spots in Manhattan. Rankings are updated regularly as new reviews are published.

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