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Best Doughnut Shops on Long Island for Families

1. Donuts4Days  — Islip

This trendy doughnut shop will delight kids and adults with unique treat creations, and it offers families fun Instagram-worthy photos to post from your sweet visit. From cotton candy cloud doughnuts to cinnamon toast crunch creations, the offerings are always changing to keep folks coming back to try the next delicious bite. 

Why It's on the List: This spot really goes all out with its doughnut flavors and toppings. Kids will flip for the unique recipes.
Must-Try Doughnuts: The brownie doughnut is decadent and delicious with real brownie topping. The Oreo donut has an actual cookie on top! Call ahead or check social media for the latest doughnut creations.
Bonus Points/Special Features: These doughnuts are on the larger size, so buy a bunch, sample, and share! 

2. House of Donuts— Hicksville

This spot has an old-fashioned, charming feel to it, with freshly baked doughnuts daily. House of Donuts carries all the classics and some specialty recipes that kids will love. The seasonal doughnuts are very cute and include Super Bowl-style football doughnuts and spooky Halloween treats. 

Why It's on the List: This classic doughnut shop not only specializes in doughy treats of all kinds but also serves up breakfast and lunch. 
Must-Try Doughnuts: The sugar jelly donuts are oozing with filling, and the decked out cereal donuts will satisfy any sweet tooth. 
Bonus Points/Special Features: The birthday cake donut is covered with icing, sprinkles, and super cute for a birthday celebration. 

3. Tulip Bake Shop — Floral Park

Treat the family to memorable, homemade doughnuts at this adorable local favorite. The delicious baked goods are made on the premises, and the bakery setting has tables to sit, relax, and enjoy the delectable desserts with the whole family. The bakery offers a variety of doughnuts, pastries, fresh bread, and more. 

Why It's on the List: The Tulip Bake Shop is a community staple, being the oldest continuous small business in Floral Park. It accepts custom orders. 
Must-Try Doughnuts: The decadent French cruller and sugared doughnuts are old-fashioned perfection at this bakery. 
Bonus Points/Special Features: This bakery features gluten-free baked goods in a separate showcase as well as gelato if you want to add a cool treat to your donut tasting! 

4. Glenn Wayne Bakery — Bohemia

This family-owned and operated business, dating back to 1990, runs a bakery outlet as well as a wholesale spot that provides doughnuts and baked goods all over the area. The doughnuts are sold by the dozen, and the unique toppings range from classic sprinkles to M&Ms to Oreo's to a savory everything doughnut with cream cheese icing and everything seasoning. The menu also features cake doughnuts and filled doughnuts. Check ahead for special occasion doughnuts decorated for specific holidays. 

Why It's on the List: This is an ideal place to pick up a dozen doughnuts or more in bulk for the family, a school event, or a party.
Must-Try Doughnuts: The specialty filled options are plentiful, some popular ones include a peanut butter and jelly, creme brulee, and cinnamon sugar filled with apples and caramel. 
Bonus Points/Special Features: A great bonus is that this bakery also offers gluten-free baked goods daily. 

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At North Fork Doughnut Co., the doughnuts are freshly baked every day. Photo courtesy of the shop

5. North Fork Doughnut Co — Mattituck, Bay Shore, Massapequa Park

This doughnut shop started with the Mattituck location and has become a must-stop for desserts. The black raspberry jelly-filled doughnut is a unique twist on the classic that kids will love, and the caramel coffee cake doughnut will pair well with an iced coffee for the adults. 

Why It's on the List: This doughnut shop posts a monthly flavor forecast beyond the daily doughnut offerings, with wild recipes that families will love to try!
Must-Try Doughnuts: Try the s'mores combo piled high with tiny, gooey marshmallows when it's on the menu. The sweet and savory combo of the maple bacon-topped doughnut will become a new favorite. 
Bonus Points/Special Features: Specialty weekend doughnuts make this a destination-worthy treat spot to revisit often. 

6. Doughology Donuts — Lynbrook, Babylon

This family-owned doughnut shop offers the classics and signature treats around themes like Snickers, Devil Dogs, churros, French toast, and more. Sit and enjoy your snack with the kids and think about which doughnut you will try the next time! 

Why It's on the List: This doughnut shop offers an amazing array of unique and wild combos you have never had before. 
Must-Try Doughnuts: The decadent rainbow cookie doughnuts are available on certain dates and are worth seeking out for the kids. If you love doughnuts and cheesecake, the strawberry cheesecake combo with homemade filling and strawberry drizzle will blow you away. 
Bonus Points/Special Features: Vegan doughnuts are available as well as specialty orders. 

7. Dough Hut — Long Beach

This small local doughnut shop is a gem in the community and sure to delight with big flavors. Any doughnut-loving kid will love choosing from the classics or picking from one of the super creative combinations made from bold breakfast flavors, cereals, or even candy! 

Why It's on the List: This spot specializes in cake donuts and offers a big variety of classic and unique creations. 
Must-Try Doughnuts: Some stand-out doughnut flavors to try are the Snickers, holy cannoli, and cookies n' cream. Always check ahead of your visit if you are looking for a specific doughnut.
Bonus Points/Special Features: Dough Hut features vegan doughnuts as an option. 

8. Beach Bakery — Westhampton Beach

This East End spot offers a delicious variety of classic doughnuts sure to delight the kids. The bakery is right on Main Street in the heart of the village. Stay to eat your doughnuts and treats at the tables or booths, or grab them to go and take a leisurely walk through the village.  

Why It's on the List: This bakery is a great destination when visiting the Hamptons to sit and enjoy a doughnut treat with the kids any time of year. 
Must-Try Doughnuts: The Boston cream with mouth-watering vanilla custard filling and the French cruller are must-try treats at this bakery.
Bonus Points/Special Features: This spot also offers savory breakfast and lunch foods, baked goods, cookies, homemade breads, and great iced coffee! 

9. Grindstone Coffee & Donuts — Sag Harbor

This charming place, located in the beach town of Sag Harbor, opened in 2016 and has been an incredible place for delicious doughnuts, specialty coffee, and flavored lattes ever since. Grindstone is unique in that it makes brioche and cake donuts daily. The fillings are also cooked with local ingredients and seasonal fruits. 

Why It's on the List: The unique flavor profiles put these buttery and golden-crusted doughnuts at the top of the Long Island list. 
Must-Try Doughnuts: Pancake fans will love the unique maple sea salt, and kids will have a new favorite with the signature summer recipe of Nutella s'mores stuffed with toasted marshmallows.
Bonus Points/Special Features: This coffee and doughnut shop features some flavors that are a little more savory, like the delicious lemon poppyseed with lemon zest that's made with lemon oil. 

10. Duck Donuts — Various Locations on LI

This popular, sweet spot has several locations across Long Island. It offers a massive choice of doughnuts to satisfy whatever your favorite flavor choices may be. From bacon in the sun to blueberry lemonade to coconut island bliss topped with chocolate icing, nuts, and toasted coconut, the recipes are very creative. 

Why It's on the List: These doughnut shops are great to visit daily for a snack or take the kids to place an order for their doughnut creations by choosing a coating, topping, and drizzle. 
Must-Try Doughnuts: The seasonal recipes are always fun to try, including cookie butter cream, thin mint crunch, and the decked-out vanilla-coconut caramel delight. 
Bonus Points/Special Features: We just attended a birthday party with mini duck donuts piled up as the adorable cake, and the kids could not get enough!