The Best Donuts in Adelaide for a Sweet Treat

Are you all about the sprinkles or hopelessly devoted to a creamy filling? Whatever your donut persuasion, Adelaide has you well and truly covered. Our bakers have mastered the art of the soft, pillowy, perfectly glazed indulgence—each bite a little moment of joy.

The humble donut is the hero we never knew we needed: the perfect companion to your morning coffee, a birthday showstopper in place of cake, or simply a sweet Sunday pick-me-up.

Here’s where to find the best donuts in Adelaide—prepare to be tempted.

Dough

Located inside the Adelaide Central Market, Dough is a sourdough bakery crafting deliciously comforting sourdough donuts. Here, you'll find donuts filled with cream, jam, Nutella, and so much more. Pick up a sweet treat during your weekly shop or seek one out of you need a pick-me-up for your 3pm slump. 

Stall 45 Central Markets , Adelaide

OMG! Decadent Donuts

OMG! Decadent Donuts is the go-to spot for those with allergies and intolerances who often miss out, with the team dedicated to crafting donuts for everyone! You can satisfy your sweet cravings at their permanent Port Adelaide location or check their website and socials for updated van locations. The crew is always on the move, popping up around town to serve their treats. Choose from cinnamon, berry, lemon, coffee, choc mint, and even a beetroot-flavoured donut for those feeling adventurous.

200-220 Commercial Road, Port Adelaide

CJ's Bakery

Head down south to Christie's Beach and pop into CJ's Bakery for some mouthwatering sweet goodness. These donuts mean business, taking out several awards in the National Donut Competition in 2022, including Best Iced Donut (chocolate iced), 2nd Best Gourmet Donut (vanilla slice donut) and 2nd Best Jam Donut! There's 'Donut of the Month' varieties to keep things interesting, and even donut cakes on offer for birthdays or celebrations.

If you need a little savoury to your sweet you're in luck, with this humble bakery also serving up sausage rolls, pies, pasties and fresh loaves of sourdough.

39c Beach Road, Christie's Beach

Doughnut World

Are your dreams filled with jam and topped with sprinkles? Doughnut World serves up some of the best donuts in Adelaide, freshly made in-house every day. Their donuts are stuffed with mouthwatering fillings like caramel Gaytime with salted caramel custard and peanut butter custard. Ring donuts are crowned with toppings like choc M&Ms, original glaze, and the Homer—a tribute to The Simpsons with strawberry icing and sprinkles. Treat yourself to a single donut for $5.90, or order a mixed 6-pack for $33. Available in-store or delivered via Uber Eats.

1/474 Payneham Road, Glynde

39 Woodville Road, Woodville

Butter and Toast

Get your donut fix from the delectable Butter and Toast, purveyors of sourdough donuts. These plump little sweet treats pack a punch with their light, fluffy texture. You may struggle to choose a flavour, with fillings ranging from Thai milk tea, Nutella, passionfruit, salted caramel, and Vietnamese coffee. Don’t miss out on their cream buns, the donut's humble sister, bursting with sweet whipped cream in a variety of flavours. Find them in North Adelaide Thursday to Sunday or at their regular market appearances, including the Adelaide Farmers Market and Gilles at the Grounds.

100 Melbourne Street, North Adelaide

Browns Barossa

Next time you’re in the Barossa Valley sampling some fine reds you absolutely have to make a pit stop at Browns Barossa for one of their plump donuts. Their fluffy brioche dough is crafted with local free-range eggs and as much local produce as they can source and stuffed with a range of mouth-watering fillings including classic favourite custard and of course, the humble jam donut.

5/46 Murray Street, Tanunda

Cakeboy

Nothing says “I love you” like a box of donuts... that spell out “I love you.” Check out the beautiful range of 100% vegan sweet treats that Cakeboy offers at Plant 4 – they’re some of the best donuts in Adelaide. From brightly coloured iced rings and jam-filled delights to custom letter shapes for a bit of extra fun, there’s something for everyone. Each month, Cakeboy creates a new range of specials, so there’s always something exciting on offer.

Plant 4, 5 Third Street, Bowden

Port Elliot Bakery

We couldn’t round up the best donuts in Adelaide without including Port Elliot Bakery. A trip to the Fleurieu Peninsula wouldn’t be complete without visiting the bakery known for being the best in South Australia — and that’s saying something, given the many delicious options on offer. Those with a sweet tooth will adore their iconic donut of the month, which keeps things exciting with flavours like Milo Malteser or a cheeky Baileys cookies and cream creation. Be prepared for a wait over the busy summer months, as there’s often a queue down the road, but trust us — it’s worth it.

North Terrace, Port Elliot

Bakery on O’Connell

If you’re a Nutella fan, Bakery on O’Connell is a must-visit. This North Adelaide icon is beloved for serving some of the best donuts in the city. Family-owned and operated, they bake over 200 products daily, including a variety of irresistible donuts. Whether you're craving classic chocolate rings, mini donuts, or their famous donut bombs, they’ve got it all. And if the craving strikes at night, fear not—they’re open 24/7. Don’t miss their Nutella Heart, a delicious creation that’s truly one of a kind.

128-130 O'Connell Street, North Adelaide

Cherry Darlings

Cherry Darlings are the cream of the crop when it comes to vegan baking, serving up thick, fluffy donuts every day—no dairy or eggs in sight. Dripping with caramel glaze, drizzled with lamington coconut, or delicately sugared with strawberry jam oozing out, their donuts never compromise on flavour. Cherry Darlings offers catering and special orders, and is open daily for a quick treat. Can’t make it in? Get your donuts delivered via DoorDash. Always tasty, always vegan.

Shop 6, 200 Richmond Road Richmond Village, Marleston

Lobethal Bakery

If Lobethal Bakery is famous for one thing, it’s their absolutely ginormous ring donuts. Whether you go for classic chocolate, strawberry, or sprinkles, or opt for a Berliner filled with jam, custard, or cream, every bite is perfection. Founder Helmut Trinkle brought his German baking expertise to Australia in the ‘70s, and now his three sons carry on the legacy. For the biggest—and arguably best—donut in Adelaide, your search ends here.

80 Main Street, Lobethal

Other locations in Woodside, Mount Barker, Stirling & Balhannah

Jenny’s Bakery

When you can’t choose between a donut and a croissant, Jenny’s Bakery has the perfect solution: their famous Cronuts. Flaky, golden layers that melt in your mouth, stuffed with a new flavour of the fortnight, keeping you on your toes—and your taste buds tingling. Past flavours like campfire s’more Danish, Kinder Bueno, and Caramilk have set the bar high. For those who crave the classic, Jenny’s fluffy donuts, filled with vanilla bean pastry cream and dipped in toffee for a crème brûlée experience, are a moment worth savouring.

81 Glen Osmond Road, Eastwood

Shop 20/166 The Parade, Norwood

Banana Boogie

If you like your Berliners big, Banana Boogie Bakery won’t disappoint. Recently crowned Australia’s Best Hot Cross Bun, these donuts are truly something special and might even top the charts as Adelaide’s best. From sugary sweet varieties to melt-in-the-mouth fillings, their famed Berliners and classic icing-topped ring donuts are sure to satisfy. Located in the picturesque Belair, the bakery is the perfect stop before a picnic in the nearby Belair National Park.

Shop 4/10 Main Road, Belair

If your sweet tooth is wanting more after checking out our favourite spots for donuts in Adelaide, then continue the sugar-filled love with a spot of dessert! From the best bakeries in town, to a fabulous high tea affair, or maybe a spot of brunch with the girls, the city is brimming with spectacular treats.