Looking for the best donuts in the U.S.? Turns out, Los Angeles and Orange County have 'em

Call it - or spell it - whatever and however you'd like, nothing beats a donut (doughnut).

National donut day (yes, of course that's a thing!) is Friday and to celebrate, Yelp has released their 2nd annual guide to the top 100 donut shops in the country. While we didn't fare very well last year, Los Angeles and Orange Counties have turned it around for 2023, with three of the top 10 in our backyard - and another three located in California.

How did they rank the sugary rings of deliciousness? According to Yelp!:
We identified businesses in the donuts category, then ranked those spots using a number of factors, including the total volume and ratings of reviews between January 1st, 2022 and March 31st, 2023. 

3. JD Flannel Donuts and Coffee

31878 Del Obispo St Ste 122
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675  

Among the varieties of donuts you know and love, JD Flannel offers gluten-free donuts as well as gourmet flavors like festive vanilla. boysenberry, cookies & cream and caramel apple fritter.

Sue L. says: "Absolutely fabulous! One of a kind donut shop. We tried the brown butter sea salt and glazed buttermilk old-fashioned, both were still warm and to die for. Many Gluten free options."

Jordan A. says: "We got to try the smoked apple fritter, blueberry strudel, and strawberry donuts tonight and I AM BLOWN AWAY! Best donuts in SoCal."

4. Munchkins Donuts

902 N Citrus Ave
Covina, CA 91722  

It's not just donuts that are getting customers talking at Munchkins. Yelp! says the cinnamon buns and croissants are just as popular.

Stephanie E. says: "We went with the jalapeño, ham & cheese and ham & cheese croissant, they were so good and the cheese just oozes out."

Nick T. says: "Great croissants and donuts and even better service. Ham and cheese and jalapeño and strawberry cream cheese are my favorites there."

9. Simone's Donuts

6400 E Stearns St Ste A
Long Beach, CA 90815  

In addition to all the regulars you'd expect, Simone's makes custom donuts for birthdays graduations, etc.

Emalyn B says: "HIGHLY RECOMMEND to make any occasion extra special.  Thank you Melissa!!!"

Melody C. says: "This is THE BEST donut place in Long Beach"

Here's the complete list, with California spots in bold:

1. Rocklin Donuts & Cinnamon – Rocklin, California
2. HOLE – Asheville, NC
3. JD Flannel Donuts and Coffee – San Juan Capistrano, CA
4. Munchkins Donuts Shop – Covina, California
5. Hot N. Sweet Coffee and Donut Shop – Page, Arizona
6. Round Rock Donuts – Round Rock, Texas 
7. The Jelly Donut – San Francisco, California
8. Stan's Donut Shop – Santa Clara, California
9. Simone's Donuts – Long Beach, California
10. Purvé Donut Stop – Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii 
11. Brooklyn Baking – Waterbury, Connecticut
12. Happy Donuts – Puyallup, Washington
13. Superior Bakery – Fayetteville, North Carolina 
14. Steve's Donuts – Riverside, California
15. Pip's Original Doughnuts & Chai – Portland, Oregon 
16. Old Fashioned Donuts – Chicago, Illinois 
17. Marie's Donuts – Sacramento, California 
18. Glee Donuts & Burgers – Anaheim, California
19. Diablo Doughnuts – Baltimore, Maryland
20. Milkbomb Ice Cream – San Francisco, California
21. Sweethearts Gourmet Donuts – Anthem, Arizona
22. Sweet Coloradough – Glenwood Springs, Colorado
23. Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop – Brooklyn, New York 
24. Donuts To Go – Sanford, Florida
25. Nord's Bakery – Louisville, Kentucky
26. Fresh Donut & Deli – Salt Lake City, Utah
27. Chuck's Donut Shop – Renton, Washington
28. Ruby Donut – Ayer, Massachusetts
29. Biagio's Donut Shop & Pizzeria – Eastlake, Ohio
30. Twinkle Donuts – The Colony, Texas
31. Robin's Snowflake Donuts & Cafe – Spring, Texas
32. Texas Donuts – Lorton, Virginia
33. Beiler's Bakery – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
34. Avon Donuts – Pontiac, Michigan
35. Home Cut Donuts – Joliet, Illinois
36. Yum Yum Bake Shops – Colmar, Pennsylvania
37. Bill's Donut Shop – Centerville, Ohio
38. Sedonuts – Sedona, Arizona
39. Gäbi Boutique Donut & Pastry – Henderson, Nevada
40. Bake Shack – Dania Beach, Florida
41. Beacon Doughnuts – Chicago, Illinois
42. S-H Donuts – Austin, Texas
43. Ray's Donuts – Marietta, Georgia
44. Maui Ono Donuts – Kihei, Maui, Hawaii
45. Sweet Spot Cafe – St. Ann, Missouri
46. Granny's Gourmet Donuts – Bozeman, Montana
47. Sunrise Donuts – Phoenix, Arizona
48. Holey Grail Donuts – Hanalei, Kauai, Hawaii
49. Family Donut Shop – Seattle, Washington
50. Pink Love Donuts & More – Oakland Park, Florida
51. The Local Donut – Scottsdale, Arizona
52. Paula's Donuts – Tonawanda, New York
53. Thomas Donut & Snack Shop – Panama City Beach, Florida
54. Gurnee Donuts – Gurnee, Illinois
55. Long's Bakery – Indianapolis, Indiana
56. PANA Donuts Coffee & Boba Tea – Indianapolis, Indiana
57. Baker's Dozen – Raleigh, North Carolina
58. Ronald's Donuts – Las Vegas, Nevada
59. Urban Cookies Bake Shop – Phoenix, Arizona
60. Hole in One Donut – Tampa, Florida
61. Glazed Doughnuts – Hampton, Virginia
62. OMG Donuts & Bakery – Concord, North Carolina
63. Donnie's Donuts – Ormond Beach, Florida
64. Desert Donuts – Phoenix, Arizona
65. Sluys Poulsbo Bakery – Poulsbo, Washington
66. Donut King Hawaii – Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
67. Friendly Donut House – Henderson, Nevada
68. Dough in the Box Donuts – Marietta, Georgia
69. The Hollywood Donut Factory – Hollywood, Florida
70. Mr. Donuts – Lone Tree, Colorado
71. DG Doughnuts – Ocoee, Florida
72. Dom Bakeries – Ypsilanti, Michigan
73. Donut Day – Aloha, Oregon
74. Carol Lee Donuts – Blacksburg, Virginia
75. A & H Donuts – Fort Worth, Texas
76. Heights Bakery – Columbia Heights, Minnesota
77. The Tatonut Shop – Ocean Springs, Mississippi
78. Doe Donuts – Portland, Oregon
79. Dulce Donuts – Las Vegas, Nevada
80. Valkyrie Doughnuts – Orlando, Florida
81. Dan-D-Donuts & Deli – Panama City, Florida
82. Dev's Donuts – Marietta, Georgia
83. Hell Yeah Gluten Free – Atlanta, Georgia
84. Glazed Over Donuts – Beacon, New York
85. Aware Coffee – Las Vegas, Nevada
86. Kane's Donuts – Boston, Massachusetts (downtown location)
87. The Doughnut Vault – Chicago, Illinois
88. Angelina Bakery – New York, New York
89. Carl's Donuts – Las Vegas, Nevada
90. The Flour Box – Seattle, Washington
91. Marietta Donuts – Marietta, Georgia
92. Gibson's Donuts – Memphis, Tennessee
93. Kamehameha Bakery – Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
94. Mikiko Mochi Donuts – Portland, Oregon
95. Grand Donuts – San Antonio, Texas
96. Donut Run – Washington, D.C.
97. HenDough – Hendersonville, North Carolina
98. Titus Bakery – Lebanon, Indiana
99. Croffle House – Flushing, New York
100. Donut Den – Joliet, Illinois