Best doughnuts
Dutch Monkey Doughnuts in Cumming was your pick for best doughnuts in and around Atlanta. Photo: Becky Stein / Special
YOUR PICKS
1. Dutch Monkey
You say, “I drive 30 min every Saturday for their AMAZING treats! My 4 year old loves to watch the donuts being made while I order our breakfast” and “The best doughnuts and great for our community! Keylime pie doughnuts, blueberry cake doughnuts, cinnamon rolls, strawberry bars, lemon meringue, boston cream pie… all awesome!”
2. Krispy Kreme
3. Sublime
4. Dough in the Box
5. Revolution
Who can resist that circle of glazed goodness? The Krispy Kreme doughnut is among our picks for best doughnut in and around Atlanta. Staff photo.
OUR PICKS
We’re doing something a little different with this week’s topic. Since we all had different takes on the best doughnut, we thought we’d offer up four different choices.
Krispy Kreme
Chief Dining Critic John Kessler says, “While I appreciate the care and artistry of the doughnuts prepared by small, local bakeries, the only doughnut I truly crave is hot now: Krispy Kreme.”
Dough in the Box
The AJC dining team’s specialist in Southern and Neighborhood Fare Jenny Turknett says, “I’ve tried all the doughnuts in town and Dough in the Box remains my favorite. The shop’s yeast dough contains no sugar and is fried in soybean oil, resulting in a doughnut with a big yeasty flavor without the cloying sweetness. The light and exceedingly tender doughnuts come in traditional flavors, with old-fashioned sour cream, apple fritters and simple glazed among the top sellers.”
Sublime Doughnuts
The AJC dining team’s Popular Eats specialist Jon Watson says, “The grandaddy of gourmet donuts in Atlanta, Sublime Doughnuts (in the photo on the left) in Atlanta remains my go-to for the best doughnuts in town. For my money, it is tough to beat the Fresh Strawberries and Cream or Maple Bacon Cheddar.”
German Cafe and Bakery
Keeper of Best of the Big A Shane Harrison says, “I find myself drawn again and again to the simple, bronzed perfection of the apple fritters at the German Cafe and Bakery in Decatur. These heavenly nuggets have a crisp exterior that doesn’t wilt under the sweet glaze and a doughy interior with just the right amount of chew.”
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208 comments Add your comment
kelly
September 25th, 2012
4:11 pm
Revolution is amazing. Sublime is great, too. However, I was not at all impressed by Dutch Monkey the two times we went. Their doughnuts were just odd tasting, not very sweet. The consistency was unappetizing as well.
Brenton
September 25th, 2012
4:17 pm
Not NEARLY enough votes for Revolution in Decatur! Best I’ve ever had.
Annette L.
September 25th, 2012
4:19 pm
The perfect, most amazing doughnuts ever are made at Revolution Doughnuts in Decatur. Best of all? They’re honest, made with real ingredients, including local whenever possible. The salted caramel bacon, blueberry, and apple fritters may possibly change your life.
Bruce
September 25th, 2012
4:19 pm
It’s a long drive to get to Decatur – but let me tell you…. Revolution Donuts are SOOOOOO worth it. Sliders (of all kinds) ROCK !
gr8ful
September 25th, 2012
4:21 pm
Revolution Doughnuts in Decatur os amazing and the staff rocks. I love the regular selections and the very creative seasonal items. Multiple visits each week!
amanda
September 25th, 2012
4:21 pm
Revolution Doughnuts causes me to break my no eating in the car rule. I’m totally fine cleaning sugar off the steering wheel when I get home for that salted caramel bacon doughnut.
pastrygal
September 25th, 2012
5:00 pm
My vote goes to revolution doughnuts! everything tastes natural and great there. it reminds me of the doughnut plant in nyc.
Laura H
September 25th, 2012
5:10 pm
Dutch Monkey in Cumming hands down gets my vote every day. I drive 30 min every Saturday for their AMAZING treats! My 4 year old loves to watch the donuts being made while I order our breakfast
Trina
September 25th, 2012
5:11 pm
Dutch Monkey Doughnuts for sure!
doughlover
September 25th, 2012
5:14 pm
Dutch Monkey Doughnuts in Cumming, GA is the best!
Jean
September 25th, 2012
5:15 pm
Have tried others, but Sara Donuts on Medlock THE best! They are always fresh and more flavor…not like eating a yeast roll with topping on it.
Aaron
September 25th, 2012
5:16 pm
Dutch Monkey in Cumming. Hands down.
Justine
September 25th, 2012
5:16 pm
I’ve been to Subline and Sara’s Doughnuts and Dutch Monkey blows them away!
Valerie
September 25th, 2012
5:18 pm
If you didn’t list Dutch Monkey Donuts….well then, I’m sad for you because you are missing out on the very BEST donuts, not only in the state of Georgia, but the best donuts in the world!!! Dutch monkey makes the most “sublime” donuts that are truly “revolutionary” so stop wasting your $$ at those other donut shops and go to Dutch monkey!
Kimberly M
September 25th, 2012
5:20 pm
Dutch Monkey all the way!!! ALWAYS on the list when we get back home to visit. Great Doughnuts and Great People!!!
Kristi
September 25th, 2012
5:22 pm
Hands down, it’s…BEST COUNTRY DONUTS in Forest Park!!! Not at all fancy…Just a tiny little throwback of a place (authentically retro little building)…Mom and Pop-style, shop, but truly the best old fashioned donuts in this entire world…unbeliveably fresh and moist. The blueberry cake and the cherry cake are to die for…and they freeze beautifully (in case you want to buy an extra dozen!)…Worth the drive and calories! : )
Nicole
September 25th, 2012
5:23 pm
Dutch Monkey, there is NO place like it!!
Mickey
September 25th, 2012
5:26 pm
Dutch Monkey Rocks! Maple Bacon, Key Lime Pie, The Dutch Monkey, Salted Carmel, I know Sublime makes a good doughnut, but Dutch Monkey is better!
Rob
September 25th, 2012
5:28 pm
While Revolution doughnuts are good and I like what they are doing, if we are talking about the best….DUTCH MONKEY DOUGHNUTS is it! Prepared fresh from scratch daily, these are culinary masterpieces, not just some sugar laden breakfast item. If it’s a bacon wrapped, house-made jelly filled, fresh berry topped or simply chocolate sour-cream cake, Dutch Monkey is the place to be. The trip OTP is worth it!
Heather
September 25th, 2012
5:28 pm
Dutch Monkey in Cumming serves the best doughnuts I’ve ever eaten in my life. We wake up on Saturday mornings craving them.
Amy Churchill
September 25th, 2012
5:33 pm
Dutch Monkey in Cumming – END OF STORY by a very satisfied customer! Just imagine reals strawberries in the strawberry bars and real coffee in the Coffee Bismarks? Not only do they have the freshest and most delicious doughtnuts, their coffee blows all the other coffee beans out of the water – oh and did I mention the Take and Bake Cinnamon Rolls? And so I repeat – END OF STORY!
Chris R-S
September 25th, 2012
5:33 pm
Dutch Monkey is the best. They are always fresh and the customer service is the best!
Jessica
September 25th, 2012
5:37 pm
Dutch Monkey in Cumming wins my vote as the best. These are not your average doughnuts. They are made by esteemed chefs that worked at some of the top restaurants in the country. They are scratch fresh daily, use no preservatives and use a lot of local ingredients (in season) when available. Really, of all the places in Atlanta to eat, it is SUCH a treat to go there
Even the basic donuts there are the best I’ve ever tasted.
Caryn Frey
September 25th, 2012
5:44 pm
Dutch Monkey…hands down!
Missy D
September 25th, 2012
5:50 pm
Dutch Monkey is putting Cumming on the map!! Yummy Yummy!
Liz
September 25th, 2012
5:53 pm
Dutch Monkey in Cumming. Best doughnuts and customer service EVER.
Tieros
September 25th, 2012
6:02 pm
Dutch Monkey in Cumming wins the gold, silver, and bronze, followed very closely by Sara’s, and then everyone else ties for 5th. Their Maple Bacon, Salted Caramel bars, and signature Dutch Monkey are probably my three favorites, but I think I need to try all of them again at least five more times before jumping to any conclusions
Patricia
September 25th, 2012
6:02 pm
Dutch Monkey!
Kim Ottesen
September 25th, 2012
6:08 pm
Dutch Monkey Doughnuts! I love their Tiger Tails and Cinnamon Rolls, but everything there is made from scratch and delicious!
Moni Moni
September 25th, 2012
6:10 pm
Dutch Monkey Doughnuts! The best doughnuts and great for our community! Keylime pie doughnuts, blueberry cake doughnuts, cinnamon rolls, strawberry bars, lemon meringue, boston cream pie… all awesome!
“No way on Dutch Monkey…commenter”… awww, does someone need a hug? Keep eating all the chemicals… it just makes you want more!
Shubie
September 25th, 2012
6:22 pm
Dutch Monkey in Cumming! AWESOME – HEAVEN! Nutella twists and apple cider cake…YUM!
DoNuts
September 25th, 2012
6:22 pm
Dutch Monkey Doughnuts – Why? Awesome staff, fresh ingredients, and give a lot of time and money to charities that matter.
Erika
September 25th, 2012
6:30 pm
Dutch Monkey Donuts, Cumming, GA by far make the best from scratch!! Unique flavors, too!
Doug Nuhtz
September 25th, 2012
6:44 pm
Dutch Monkey Donuts is the crystal meth of doughnuts.
Tracy
September 25th, 2012
6:53 pm
DUTCH MONKEY DOUGHNUTS in little ol’ Cumming, GA!
Holley
September 25th, 2012
7:20 pm
Dutch Monkey in Cumming
kaydee
September 25th, 2012
7:23 pm
Revolution – omg, caramel bacon and toasted almond !! Dough in a Box for an all-around great doughnut or fritter !! Being a doughnut missionary I need to go try Sara’s, Sublimes and Dutch Monkey and report back
Marcia
September 25th, 2012
7:33 pm
Dutch Monkey in Cumming – worth the drive for those of you unlucky enough not to live around the corner from this place… as I do!
Gary
September 25th, 2012
7:41 pm
Dutch monkey in cumming near 400@ 141
Best ever
Rixie
September 25th, 2012
7:42 pm
Dutch Monkey is fabulous. Their blueberry is probably the best I have ever had. They take donuts up a level, and stock the best tasting root beer. It is just off exit 13 up GA 400.
Kate
September 25th, 2012
8:27 pm
Oh man, just moved to another state and missing Dutch Monkey already!!!
Ross
September 25th, 2012
8:29 pm
Dutch Monkey is where it’s at. They have Counter Culture coffee too, so it’s a no-brainer. Best doughnuts + amazing coffee = Yes please, may I have another?
Momof3
September 25th, 2012
10:25 pm
Love Dutch Monkey Doughnuts! Totally worth the trip up 400 to Cumming!
Laura
September 26th, 2012
12:13 am
Dutch monkey got me through my pregnancy!
nothing else would have sufficed!
Laura
September 26th, 2012
12:14 am
DMD also does great social marketing. I love seeing pictures of their specials in my newsfeed each morning!
Michael
September 26th, 2012
1:06 am
No questions asked, Dutch Monkey Doughnuts!!!
kris landt
September 26th, 2012
7:29 am
Revolution Doughnuts (on College Ave, Decatur)…their salted caramel cake doughnuts and figgy creme filled sliders are heavenly. I love that they use organic and local ingredients, and that there is something new every day. Absolute genius! This place easily rivals Chicago’s famed Doughnut Vault.
Ed
September 26th, 2012
9:55 am
Donut King in Snellville – the best…plus the Pigs in a Blanket are amazing!
Amy
September 26th, 2012
10:04 am
I agree with Donut King in Snellville! Amazing
Morris
September 26th, 2012
10:43 am
Hands down Dutch Monkey in Cumming, GA. Right of ga400 at 141. These are amazing and such a special treat.