Although we love experimental desserts, the donut is a mainstay for a reason. Sugary and fluffy, every bite of this classic American pastry satisfies. Whether filled with cream or jelly, glazed or chocolate, the one sure thing is that you’re in for a treat.
When life gives you lemons, swerve and get a donut instead. We’ve rounded up the best spots for donuts in the Hamptons to help curb your sweet tooth.
See also: The 5 Best Cupcakes in the Hamptons
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7 Main St., Sag Harbor / 631.808.3370 / Website
Buttery and gold-crusted, the donuts at Grindstone Coffee & Donuts have deservedly earned their title among the Hampton’s dessert elite. Some like it hot, and we think there’s nothing hotter than pairing a fresh donut and a cup of coffee from Grindstone. Take a walk on the wild side by trying one with lemon-poppy seed icing or Nutella.
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39 W. Montauk Hwy., Hampton Bays / 631.728.6524 / Website
When you visit Krieg’s Bakery, your delicious donut has been in the making for four generations. Jelly and custard donuts are just some of the offerings from the bakery, but they cannot be missed. If you ask us, this shop might do the Boston creme even better than our northern neighbors.
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17 Windmill Ln., Southampton / 631.283.6553
If you want to have your cake and eat a donut too, Ye Olde Bake Shoppe can fulfill your wildest fantasies with a terrific selection of fresh pastries and baked goods. Overflowing with scrumptious flavor, the donuts are guaranteed to make your heart swirl.
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43 N. Sea Rd., Southampton / 631.283.9830 / Website
Tate’s Bake Shop understands there’s nothing easier said than a donut is eaten. In addition to their famous cookies, the Southampton location offers a fantastic array of seasonal donuts to scarf down with relish. If you can’t choose between a donut or a cookie, avoid a messy love triangle and buy a donut with cookie crumbles. Of course, you could always try both.
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112 Main St., Westhampton Beach / 631.288.6552 / Website
Relax at this European-style Beach Bakery & Grand Cafe and eat a round donut, which ought to be heralded as the people’s princess for its sweetness. Surely there’s no need for crowns when these desserts are dusted with sugar and chocolate. The jelly and Boston creme donuts are rich and thick, making them perfect for sharing!
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1346 Montauk Hwy., Water Mill / 631.537.2565 / Website
If you’re looking to start another day in the sun with the perfect donut, the Milk Pail Fresh Market has one for your thoughts and taste buds. Among a sea of fresh produce and other tasty goods, relish the famous aroma of apple cider dough emanating from the stand. The market also has a cinnamon sugar variation, so you change up your rotation in the inevitable event that one donut leads to another.
If you want to put a ring on it, look no further than these perfectly shaped creations. Of course, the shape is beyond the point when the flavor is so delicious. After you try these six spots, you will enter a state of bliss just like dessert heaven.
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