Calling all donut lovers! We’ve put together a sweet road trip for you. Visit all of the local hotspots for these delicious treats on the Connecticut Donut Trail. Grab some friends and get ready for a sugar rush as you make your way around the state.
Google Maps Grab the interactive map for the Connecticut Donut Trail here. You can make changes to the route or add additional stops right on the map!
- Flander’s Donut, Bagel & Bake Shop, East Lyme
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Google Images/Jack Bunce The early bird gets the donuts at Flander’s Donut, Bagel & Bake Shop. This sweet spot opens at 4 a.m. every day except for Sunday. The maple bacon donut is a real treat. Find the shop at 327 Flanders Rd., East Lyme, CT 06333.
- Beach Donut Shop, Clinton
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Facebook/Beach Donut Shop Beach Donut shop has been hand making fresh donuts daily since 1950. Grab a dozen to go and you’ll never make it home with a full box. Find this shoreline bake shop at 344 E Main St., Clinton, CT 06413.
- Donut Crazy, New Haven
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Google Images/Emily Wilson Stop at the New Haven location of Donut Crazy for this foodie trail. Expect over-the-top creations in delicious flavor combinations. These popular donuts look as wonderful as they taste and we bet you can’t eat just one. Find Donut Crazy at 290 York St., New Haven, CT 06511.
- Dottie’s Diner, Woodbury
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Facebook/Dotties Stop in for a donut and stay for a meal at this long-standing diner. Enjoy the retro vibe along with one of the famous cream-filled donuts at Dottie’s Diner. Find the iconic restaurant at 787 Main St. S, Woodbury, CT 06798.
- Neil’s Donuts, Wallingford
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Google Images/Noel Paul Find lines out the door on weekend mornings at Neil’s Donuts. Filled donuts are sliced and filled for maximum flavor. The Bavarian creme is the bomb. Visit Neil’s Donuts at 83 N. Turnpike Rd., Wallingford, CT 06492.
- Elmwood Pastry Shop, West Hartford
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Google Images/Justin Clark Discover a tasty array of fresh donuts at Elmwood Pastry Shop. Sprinkled, glazed, powdered, and more await at this shop that specializes in baking pastries from scratch. Find Elmwood Pastry Shop at 1136 New Britain Ave., West Hartford, CT 06110.
- Tastease, West Hartford
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Facebook/Tastease If you have donut indecision and find it impossible to choose just one, Tastease is the place to go. Colorful mini donuts mean you can sample a bunch without filling up. Find Tastease at 70 New Park Ave., Hartford, CT 06106.
- King Donuts, Manchester
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King Donuts Explore what seems like an endless list of donut choices at King Donuts. Every donut lover will find a new favorite flavor at this spot where the donuts are king. Visit this cozy coffee shop at 467 Hartford Rd., Manchester, CT 06040.
- Dixie Donuts, Norwich
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Facebook/Dixie Donuts, LLC Tempt yourself with new daily flavor creations at Dixie Donuts. Whether you’re looking for a morning munchie or an afternoon snack, there’s no shortage of delicious donuts here. Visit Dixie Donuts at 275 W. Town, Norwich, CT 06360.
So who is heading out on the Connecticut Donut Trail with you? If you’re still adding to your restaurant bucket list, check out these colorful cafes that specialize in an amazing lunch.
Google Maps
Grab the interactive map for the Connecticut Donut Trail here. You can make changes to the route or add additional stops right on the map!
TripAdvisor/management
Google Images/Jack Bunce
The early bird gets the donuts at Flander’s Donut, Bagel & Bake Shop. This sweet spot opens at 4 a.m. every day except for Sunday. The maple bacon donut is a real treat. Find the shop at 327 Flanders Rd., East Lyme, CT 06333.
Facebook/Beach Donut Shop
Beach Donut shop has been hand making fresh donuts daily since 1950. Grab a dozen to go and you’ll never make it home with a full box. Find this shoreline bake shop at 344 E Main St., Clinton, CT 06413.
Google Images/Shawn Kelly
Google Images/Emily Wilson
Stop at the New Haven location of Donut Crazy for this foodie trail. Expect over-the-top creations in delicious flavor combinations. These popular donuts look as wonderful as they taste and we bet you can’t eat just one. Find Donut Crazy at 290 York St., New Haven, CT 06511.
Google Images/George Loose
Facebook/Dotties
Stop in for a donut and stay for a meal at this long-standing diner. Enjoy the retro vibe along with one of the famous cream-filled donuts at Dottie’s Diner. Find the iconic restaurant at 787 Main St. S, Woodbury, CT 06798.
Google Images/TIffany Lufkin
Google Images/Noel Paul
Find lines out the door on weekend mornings at Neil’s Donuts. Filled donuts are sliced and filled for maximum flavor. The Bavarian creme is the bomb. Visit Neil’s Donuts at 83 N. Turnpike Rd., Wallingford, CT 06492.
Google Images/Justin Clark
Discover a tasty array of fresh donuts at Elmwood Pastry Shop. Sprinkled, glazed, powdered, and more await at this shop that specializes in baking pastries from scratch. Find Elmwood Pastry Shop at 1136 New Britain Ave., West Hartford, CT 06110.
Facebook/Tastease
If you have donut indecision and find it impossible to choose just one, Tastease is the place to go. Colorful mini donuts mean you can sample a bunch without filling up. Find Tastease at 70 New Park Ave., Hartford, CT 06106.
Google Images/Nancy Colon
King Donuts
Explore what seems like an endless list of donut choices at King Donuts. Every donut lover will find a new favorite flavor at this spot where the donuts are king. Visit this cozy coffee shop at 467 Hartford Rd., Manchester, CT 06040.
Facebook/Dixie Donuts, LLC
Tempt yourself with new daily flavor creations at Dixie Donuts. Whether you’re looking for a morning munchie or an afternoon snack, there’s no shortage of delicious donuts here. Visit Dixie Donuts at 275 W. Town, Norwich, CT 06360.
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