If you've ever looked closely around Toronto, chances are you've noticed we like our doughnuts. Whether they’re pre-made at a chain that sells at gas stations or handmade by a local patisserie chef, those deep fried, sugary balls of dough have captured our taste buds. Look no further than this list for some of the best high-end doughnuts in the city.
Von Doughnuts has the Danforth covered, with some innovative and delicious flavours worth trying such as the Crème Brûlée and the Cap'n Jack . Von also makes a few savory doughnuts, like Jalapeño Cheddar, that are popular. This place opened in the dead of winter but still managed to sell out its doughnuts regularly even in the first few weeks.
Sanremo Bakery Cafe is a bakery in south Etobicoke that is good at a lot of things, but its doughnuts? Wow. They're not the fancy pants, bacon-crusted sort, but the kind that will take you back to your youth (well, maybe only if you're over 30) to a time when doughnuts were baked in the store where they were being sold..
Glory Hole Doughnuts in Parkdale continues to bring its A game, after several years of leading the pack. Chef Ashley has been coming up with new and unique flavours that make this place worth a spontaneous visit. Nutella Puff and Bread & Butter doughnuts are ridiculous but so good.
Paulette’s Original Donuts are something to behold. They are available online by special order, or at Delica Kitchen at either the Queen East or St. Clair & Yonge locations. Taste combinations range from Blueberry Balsamic to Garam Masala Sugar, with everything in between.
Emma’s Country Kitchen deserves a special mention here, due to the extreme popularity of its weekend-only doughnut offerings. The rotating menu of doughnuts sells out regularly, so arrive early if you need your fix!