The Best Donuts in Sydney for the Ultimate Sweet Treat

Are you partial to an iced, glazed, or sprinkled donut? Perhaps an understated cinnamon sugar coating is your vice? Regardless of your flavour preference, we all agree that donuts are deserving of their time in the limelight – to be honest, it’s the only dessert we can forgive for having a giant hole through its centre! With plenty of demand comes plenty of supply, so we’ve narrowed down the best donuts in Sydney (some of whom offer same-day delivery) to pick up a delicious ring of sugared joy…

Dr Dough Donuts

For the days when leaving the couch simply isn’t an option, Dr Dough Donuts will deliver the goods straight to your door. Boxing up some of the best donuts in Sydney, these candy-coloured creations cover all bases, from the classic glaze and Nutella to the legendary Golden Gaytime. The team isn’t afraid to get festive either, opting in for special events like Christmas or Valentine’s Day offering limited edition flavours to get you into the holiday spirit.

Browse menu here

Same-day delivery across Sydney

Grumpy Donuts

Acclaimed first and foremost as deliverers of delectable desserts, Grumpy Donuts serve the good people of Sydney with their daily dose of sugar. Making it easier than ever to get your hands on one of the best donuts in Sydney, you can also order online and let them do the hard work for you! The buttered toast donut with brown butter frosting and a sweet crumb of toasted brioche is other-worldly, and the apple fritter number is chockers with apple, cinnamon and caramel pieces – a match made in heaven.

St Peters, Camperdown & Marrickville 

The Pig & Pastry

A corner café serving up café classics and excellent coffee day in and day out, The Pig & Pastry is also renowned for the scrumptious array of in-house made donuts and their ever-changing flavours. Popular favourites are the berry jam, fruit and custard, Malteser, snickers and salted caramel and popcorn combos that make it impossible to order a healthy bircher brekkie without a sweet treat to follow it up.

1 Station Street, Petersham

Sweet Belem 

Known for their incredible Portuguese tarts, Sweet Belem isn't a one-trick pony. As well as an incredible array of pastries (the vanilla slice must be tasted to be believed) they also serve up freshly made Portuguese donuts filled with either vanilla, Nutella, Dulce de leche or a traditional Bola de Berlim (egg custard). Do yourself a favour and order one of each. 

35B New Canterbury Road, Petersham 

Shortstop Coffee & Donuts

When the classic cinnamon donut is infused with cardamom you know you’re onto a good thing. Bringing excellent coffee to the table, a cold brew or a cappuccino always makes a good partner in donut crime at Shortstop. The Australian Honey & Sea Salt Cruller is otherworldly. Jump on their online store and pre-order a box of 12 if you really don't want to miss out! 

3/23 Barangaroo Avenue, Sydney

15 Little Hay Street, Haymarket 

Donut Papi

Equal parts sweet and sassy, Donut Papi’s debaucherous desserts are consistently hailed as some of the best in town. Loaded with all manner of weird and wonderful fillings and toppings, Sydney’s self-proclaimed donut daddy doesn’t mess around when it comes to rolling out his elite fusion flavours. You could play it safe with a classic Ceylon cinnamon sugar or dive in headfirst with the likes of Pandan coconut glaze or Thai milk tea. Either way, you’re not walking out with just one.

Closing at the end of July (be sure to pop in beforehand for your chance to try some of the greatest hits!)

139 Marrickville Road, Marrickville 

Two Chaps

This ‘from-scratch’ café bakery on Marrickville’s Chapel Street is revered by locals for its handmade bread and pastries that even angels would fight over. Forever rotating their donut selection, be sure to follow Two Chaps on Instagram to make sure you’re up to speed on what’s on offer each day. Previous selections have included lemon curd, violet meringue and salted caramel cream cheese with crispy caramelised popcorn. Too much? Definitely not.

122 Chapel Street, Marrickville

Lukumades

Greek doughnuts covered in crushed Oreo, matcha, honey or cinnamon, yes, please! Taking over the world one sugar-crusted dough ball at a time, these bite-size beauties are heaven on a plate. Crunchy and golden on the outside with a light fluffy dough on the inside, Lukumades' evolving selection of delicious sauces and tasty toppings guarantee to satisfy every craving. We recommend topping these off with a scoop of your favourite ice cream to sweeten the deal. 

Shop 2, Central Park Avenue, Chippendale

Kürtösh

Perhaps not exactly a donut in the typical sense of the word, we’re adding Kürtösh to the list for your own benefit. A traditional Hungarian pastry – sometimes referred to as chimney cake – kürtösh is a cylindrical donut baked until it reaches a golden, crispy state before it is topped with chocolate, nuts, spices or sugar for an incredibly indulgent take on the donut. Add some chocolate brandy balls and biscotti and you have the perfect recipe for your next day-date.

Multiple locations across Sydney 

Brewtown

Artisan bakery and coffee roaster, Brewtown works hand in hand with Sydney’s much-loved Loaded Bakehouse to deliver one of the best coffee and cake line-ups in town. While full meals are available, peeling your eyes away from the tart, cruffin, slice, and pastry-lined counters of the bakery is a tall order. Try a chocolate marshmallow ring or the Crème Brule donut - both are heavenly creations that have a tendency to run out quickly.

6-8 O’Connell Street, Newtown

Mochi Donuts 

If you haven't yet tried this chewy Japanese iteration of the donut, you're in for a treat. These beauties are incredibly light and fluffy with a texture that we can't get enough of. Plus, the flavours are always something special. Shifting with the seasons you can expect the likes of black sesame, matcha and pandan. 

Locations across Sydney 

G-Free Donuts 

Stay with us! Gluten-free and non-gluten-free folk alike will adore these piping hot dough rings. The pinnacle of cinnamon donut perfection, G-Free keep it fresh and they keep it simple - the secret to their success. You can find them at multiple markets around NSW of a weekend and as pop-ups in plenty of shopping malls. Whilst we can't go past the classic cinnamon ourselves, you've also got the option of caramel, custard, jam, lemon and Nutella-centred doughies. 

Multiple locations across NSW 

Comeco Foods Cafe

Master producers of vegan, gluten and dairy-free baked goods, Comeco Foods Café is also renowned for its scrumptious ‘sourdoughnuts’. The standout here is the dough which has been fermented for 48 hours using gluten-free sourdough born from organic brown rice. Naturally moreish and easier on the stomach, these healthier-than-your-average confections come in an array of tantalizing flavours such as passion fruit custard, mocha coffee, stewed apple cinnamon, adzuki red beans, organic matcha, salted caramel, and chocolate.

524A King Street, Newtown

Nútie Donuts

Set in a non-descript bakery, look out for the pink neon 'donuts' sign in the window to discover Nútie Donuts. Fun, colourful and gluten-free, their baked donuts are equal parts delicious and healthy. Almost too pretty to eat (we said almost), you’ll find quintessential Australian flavours like fairy bread, lamington and iced Vovo sitting alongside zesty favourites and decadent chocolatey delights. Created using premium products, they also have dairy-free options.

496 Marrickville Road, Dulwich Hill

Loving our pick of the best donuts in Sydney and looking for more baked delicacies? Check out our article on the best desserts in Sydney worth saving room for and the best cake shops in Sydney.