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The Best: Donut Wars Long Island’s Top 10 Hidden Gem Donuts

February 21, 2024

Ah, the humble donut. A universal symbol of joy, comfort, and pure sugary bliss. Long Island, with its diverse culinary scene, boasts a treasure trove of donut shops, each vying for the title of “best on the island.” So, buckle up, sugar fiends, as we embark on a delectable journey through the top 10 donut shops Long Island has to offer!

1. Duck Donuts (Multiple Locations)

Claim to fame: Customizable, made-to-order donuts. Choose your cake donut base, glaze, topping, and drizzle for a truly unique creation. Perfect for the indecisive donut lover (or the one with very specific donut dreams!).

Reviews:

  • Yelp: 4.5 stars (1,155 reviews) – “Amazingly fresh and delicious donuts! Endless combinations possible with their toppings and glazes.”

  • TripAdvisor: 4.5 stars (441 reviews) – “The donuts are light and fluffy, the glazes are delicious, and the toppings are plentiful. You can’t go wrong here!”

2. North Fork Doughnut Company (Bay Shore & Mattituck)

Claim to fame: Small-batch, handcrafted donuts made with fresh, local ingredients. Unique seasonal flavors and classic favorites, plus donut walls and custom orders for special occasions.

Reviews:

  • Google: 4.8 stars (1,410 reviews) – “The best donuts I’ve ever had! Fresh, delicious, and huge variety of flavors.”

  • Facebook: 4.9 stars (3,269 reviews) – “Amazing donuts! Great variety, always fresh, and super friendly staff. A must-try for any donut lover!”

3. Doughology (Lynbrook & Babylon)

Claim to fame: Build-your-own donut experience! Choose your base, dip, and three toppings to create your dream donut. Fun, interactive, and perfect for indecisive donut enthusiasts.

Reviews:

  • Yelp: 4.5 stars (382 reviews) – “So many choices! The donuts are fresh, fluffy, and delicious. You can’t go wrong here.”

  • Google: 4.7 stars (340 reviews) – “This place is amazing! The donuts are fresh, unique, and huge. The staff is super friendly and helpful.”

4. House of Donuts (Hicksville)

Claim to fame: Classic, old-fashioned donuts made with the same recipe since 1943! Family-owned and operated, this Long Island staple offers comforting nostalgia in every bite.

Reviews:

  • Yelp: 4.6 stars (413 reviews) – “The best donuts on Long Island! Classic flavors, fresh ingredients, and friendly service. A true gem.”

  • Google: 4.8 stars (792 reviews) – “Amazing donuts! They’re always fresh and delicious. I love the classic flavors and the friendly service.”

5. Once Bitten Donuts (Massapequa Park)

Claim to fame: Artisanal donuts made with high-quality ingredients and unique flavor combinations. Think lavender glazed, rosewater pistachio, and salted pretzel caramel.

Reviews:

  • Yelp: 4.5 stars (226 reviews) – “Delicious and creative donuts! The flavors are amazing and the ingredients are top-notch.”

  • Google: 4.8 stars (205 reviews) – “These donuts are incredible! The flavors are unique and delicious, and the quality is amazing.”

6. Vice Dougnuts & Coffee (Massapequa)

Claim to fame: Gourmet donuts with bold, decadent flavors. Think Nutella Ferrero Rocher, strawberry cheesecake, and peanut butter bacon. Not for the faint of heart (or taste buds)!

Reviews:

  • Yelp: 4.5 stars (355 reviews) – “Amazing donuts! The flavors

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