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21 Top Minnesota Donut Stops: Your Ultimate Road Trip Guide

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Melissa Campbell
March 16, 2025

Minnesota is home to some of the best donut shops in the Midwest! Whether you love classic glazed donuts or gourmet creations, this road trip will take you to the must-visit spots across the state.

Twin Cities Metro

  1. Glam Doll Donuts (Minneapolis) – Funky flavors, vintage vibes.

  2. Cardigan Donuts (Minneapolis) – Artisan-quality donuts downtown.

  3. A Baker’s Wife’s Pastry Shop (Minneapolis) – Legendary cinnamon-sugar donuts.

  4. Angel Food Bakery (Minneapolis & St. Louis Park) – Gourmet donuts with unique toppings.

  5. YoYo Donuts (Minnetonka) – Famous for maple bacon long johns.

  6. Mojo Monkey Donuts (St. Paul) – Handmade, creative flavors like banana cream pie.

  7. Bogart’s Doughnut Co. (Minneapolis & St. Paul) – Known for their brown butter-glazed donut.

  8. Hans’ Bakery (Anoka & Blaine) – Home of the massive Texas donut.

Southern Minnesota

  1. Bloedow’s Bakery (Winona) – "King of Donuts" in Southern Minnesota since 1924.

  2. Revolver Roasters (Rochester) – Amazing donuts paired with craft coffee.

  3. Hi Quality Bakery (Cannon Falls) – Famous for classic, no-frills donuts.

  4. Daube’s Bakery (Rochester) – Signature Bismarcks you don’t want to miss.

Central & Northern Minnesota

  1. Silo’s Bakery (Winsted) – An underrated gem with homemade donuts.

  2. Cold Spring Bakery (Cold Spring) – A local favorite with fresh-baked goodness.

  3. Rapidan Dam Store (Mankato Area) – Famous for old-fashioned donuts and pie.

  4. Jubilee Foods Bakery (Mound) – A hidden gem with the best cake donuts.

  5. World’s Best Donuts (Grand Marais) – Iconic North Shore bakery, a must-stop.

  6. Tobies Restaurant & Bakery (Hinckley) – A road trip classic with oversized cinnamon rolls and donuts.

  7. Duluth’s Best Bread (Duluth) – They make a mean cronut!

  8. Johnson’s Bakery (Duluth & Lakeside) – Classic donuts done right.

  9. Paul Bunyan’s Cook Shanty (Brainerd) – Legendary sugar-dusted Paul Bunyan donuts.

Road Trip Tips

  • Start early – The best donuts sell out fast!

  • Share the love – Bring friends or family to help sample all the flavors.

  • Pack a cooler – If you plan on taking some home, keep them fresh!

Ready to hit the road? Which of these donut shops is calling your name? 🍩🚗