When it comes to donuts, Staten Islanders know exactly where to go.
We recently asked members of the Staten Island Neighbors community one simple question:
Who has the best donuts on Staten Island?
Hundreds of residents joined the conversation, sharing their favorite bakeries, neighborhood shops, and longtime local traditions. While everyone has their own personal favorite, several businesses stood out with repeated recommendations from community members.
Whether you’re craving a classic glazed donut, a jelly-filled favorite, or a specialty creation, these are some of the donut shops Staten Islanders recommended most.
Community Favorites
🍩 Country Donuts
Country Donuts emerged as the community’s most frequently mentioned recommendation. Residents consistently praised its fresh donuts, longtime reputation, and consistently high quality, making it one of Staten Island’s favorite destinations for donuts.
🍩 Holtermann’s Bakery
A Staten Island institution for generations, Holtermann’s Bakery earned numerous recommendations for its classic baked goods and continues to be a favorite among local residents.
🍩 Sal’s Bakery
Sal’s Bakery received widespread praise throughout the discussion, with many residents specifically recommending its generously filled jelly donuts and specialty flavors.
🍩 Annadale Bakery
Known for its fresh selection and loyal customer base, Annadale Bakery was another bakery frequently recommended by the community. Several residents noted that some of its most popular varieties often sell out early.
🍩 Mark’s Bake Shoppe
Mark’s Bake Shoppe earned repeated recommendations, particularly for its crumb donuts and famous jelly rings.
🍩 Donut World
Donut World was another favorite among residents looking for classic donuts and a wide variety of flavors.
🍩 Bella Baci
Bella Baci received multiple recommendations from community members and continues to be a popular local bakery.
🍩 Piece A Cake
Piece A Cake earned praise from residents for its desserts and donut offerings, making it another community favorite.
🍩 Alfonso’s Pastry Shoppe
A longtime Staten Island favorite, Alfonso’s was recommended by several community members as one of the borough’s best bakeries for donuts and pastries.
🍩 Heartland Bagels
While best known for bagels, Heartland Bagels also received recommendations from residents for its donuts.
Honorable Mentions
Several additional businesses also received recommendations from community members, including Krispy Kreme, Tim Hortons, Dunkin’, and other neighborhood bakeries that continue to have loyal followings throughout Staten Island.
Something for Every Sweet Tooth
One thing became clear from the discussion: there isn’t a single “best” donut on Staten Island.
Some residents prefer a classic glazed donut, while others look for jelly-filled favorites, crumb donuts, cake donuts, or specialty creations. That’s part of what makes Staten Island’s bakery scene so unique—there’s something for everyone.
If you’ve never visited one of the bakeries on this list, consider stopping in. You may just discover your new favorite donut.
About Community Favorites
Community Favorites is a Staten Island Neighbors series highlighting the restaurants, businesses, services, and places most recommended by our community.
Rather than relying on critics or paid rankings, these articles are built from recommendations shared by Staten Island residents to help others discover trusted local businesses and make informed decisions.
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