Oregon’s doughnut scene is as varied as its diverse landscapes. Across the state you’ll find old-fashioned rounds, yeasted pastries glazed with local marionberries, and playful creations that draw on nostalgia and international flavors. Whether you’re cruising the Coast or crossing the Cascades, there’s almost always a reason to pull over for a baker’s dozen. Here are some of our favorites.
Try These Classic Spots
Portland hasn’t had a Dunkin’ Donuts location in decades, but the city more than makes up for it with old-school shops that nail the basics, including Oregon’s favorite maple bar, glazed with maple frosting and often topped with bacon. At Annie’s Donuts in Northeast Portland, the unmistakable Barbie-pink awning signals frosted cake doughnuts, craggy glazed old-fashioneds and airy crullers. Also in Northeast, Heavenly Donuts keeps the lights on 24/7 at its Hazelwood location, turning out powdered-sugar rounds, strawberry-frosted favorites and an impressive lineup of fritters — from apple to blueberry and raspberry.
Near Portland, Joe’s Donuts has been serving no-nonsense classics in Sandy since 1974. With its charming red and white brick facade, this is the place for a sugar-fueled pit stop on the way to Mt. Hood. Also east of Portland, Grammy’s Old-Fashioned Donuts — a popular food truck that pops up in Estacada, in Boring and at the Gresham Farmers Market — specializes in large, handmade old-fashioneds with delightfully irregular shapes. And expect doughnuts in unexpected places, like the rack at Mediterranean Grill in Happy Valley, which serves Lebanese-inspired food at lunch and dinner and the sweet treats each morning.
On the Coast, Depoe Baykery, located across Highway 101 from Salishan Coastal Lodge in Gleneden Beach, serves classic cake doughnuts alongside turtle Bismarcks, topped with chocolate, caramel and plenty of pecans.
In the Willamette Valley, Daynight Donuts (with locations in Salem and Eugene) sticks to a traditional lineup but surprises with a standout banana fritter that’s crisp outside, tender inside. Apple-cider doughnuts have also earned a permanent place in Oregon’s canon. Near Salem, Bauman’s Farm & Garden is one of the best spots in the state for cider doughnuts — the cinnamon-and-sugar-dusted cake doughnuts that go perfectly with a warm mug of cider. On the Hood River Fruit Loop, Packer Orchards also draws crowds for cider doughnuts and baked goods sweetened with its own pear juice concentrate.
If you’re hankering for an old-fashioned treat on your high-desert road trip, Blue Mountain Donut Company in Joseph and Annie’s Bakery in Burns churn out the classics like maple-chocolate bars, cinnamon twists, bear claws, fritters, donut holes and more.
Go Beyond the Basics With Creative Flavors
One of Oregon’s most recognizable names, Voodoo Doughnut, helped usher in the era of wild toppings long before Froot Loop-covered doughnuts became commonplace. Arrive at Portland International Airport and you’ll also spot Blue Star Donuts, known for elevated flavor combinations like blueberry bourbon basil and orange olive oil. In Northeast Portland, Pip’s Original Doughnuts has earned a devoted following for made-to-order mini doughnuts, especially its signature sweet potato version, crispy-edged and warmly spiced.
For something entirely different, seek out curry pan — a Japanese specialty of fried dough filled with mild curry sauce. In the Portland region, you’ll find excellent versions at Tanaka — with locations in Gresham and Tigard — and at Oyatsupan Bakers in Beaverton, which also offers savory doughnuts stuffed with edamame curry.
Find more creativity across the state. In Medford, Donut Country pairs classic buttermilk and blueberry cake doughnuts with bacon-topped maple bars and caramel sea salt finishes — plus a drive-through for easy access. In Central Point, Mochi Donut House specializes in chewy rice-flour doughnuts with seasonal flavors like eggnog and churro, served with cream cheese frosting for dipping.
In Bend, The Dough Nut blends classic technique with seasonal inspiration for flavors like pumpkin chai and strawberry shortcake, plus year-round favorites like the PB&J or French toast doughnuts. The latter even doubles as a Monte Cristo casing, sliced and stuffed with ham and Swiss.
On the Central Coast, Lincoln City Donuts & Coffee is a reliable stop for jelly-filled doughnuts, but you can also indulge in specialties like tiramisu with an espresso glaze or the peanut butter and chocolate-filled Josephine. Fans of cryptids traveling on the South Coast should head to local favorite Sugar Shack Bakery in Reedsport for an oversize Bigfoot doughnut — these cream-filled pastries are frosted to look like pink feet.
Vegan, Gluten-Free and More
Everyone can have a doughnut in Oregon, no matter what your taste. Mochi doughnuts are naturally gluten-free, thanks to their rice-flour base. Mikiko Mochi Donuts, with locations in Portland and Beaverton, goes even further, offering doughnuts that are gluten-free, dairy-free and nut-free without sacrificing creativity. Flavors range from sticky toffee pear to Thai tea and horchata pudding.
For plant-based eaters, Doe Donuts in Northeast Portland has become a standout for vegan doughnuts. The rotating menu includes sweet specials like mango-lassi fritters and hojicha-strawberry rounds, as well as savory treats — sometimes even featuring fillings like spaghetti with garlic breadcrumbs.
In Forest Grove, Pacific Donuts is 100% vegan, turning out classics alongside cinnamon-sugar doughnuts spiked with árbol chile powder. Farther south, Salem offers inclusive options like Bigwig Donuts, an allergen-friendly shop specializing in doughnut holes in flavors like chocolate matcha and birthday cake, and Dough Hook, which provides a robust vegan lineup — proof that in Oregon, no one needs to miss out on a great doughnut run.
