Is the donut the perfect snack? When freshly made and fried just right, it’s hard to go wrong with these golden rings of joy and their endless flavor possibilities. Whether you’re craving something sweet and simple or wildly inventive, donuts deliver. They're easy to grab on the go and even easier to love.
On June 6th, many donut shops are celebrating National Donut Day. While you can always count on crowd favorites like Dunkin’, Krispy Kreme, or J.CO, now’s the perfect time to explore beyond the usual. Here are five standout local and artisanal donut shops that deserve a spot on your list.
Whether you’re in the mood for glazed, filled, or a totally unique kind of flavor, here are five local donut shops you should try:
1. Founders Donuts
Rich and buttery donuts made from brioche dough await at Founders Donuts. Their donuts are light but filling. While they offer nostalgic classics like chocolate frosted and strawberry, they also serve up inventive creations like the Cereal Donut (topped with fruity cereal) and the Avo Donut (filled with avocado cream). Keep an eye out for their limited-edition collaborations with brands like Ovomaltine and Philadelphia Cream Cheese.
Locations: Makati, Pasay, San Juan, Bacoor, Parañaque
2. Baker on East
What started as a home-based baking business has turned into Makati’s newest hotspot for donut lovers. It takes a bit of luck and dedication to snag different donuts, as only a limited batch is made every day (they go quickly!) and menu items are ever-changing and evolving. The donuts here are soft and pillowy, and filled with unique flavors that have made the pastry shop and café so popular. Some of the special flavors they’ve had include Smoky Chai, Apple & Miso Caramel, and Peach Mango Chrysanthemum.
Location: Makati
3. Bungalow Café
Bungalow Café serves everything from breakfast fare to hearty entrees but their weekly rotating donut menu steals the show. They have a wide variety of filled donuts that change weekly, including flavors like Espresso Milk and Sticky Mango Rice. For something fun and familiar, try their Homer Doughnut, based on the iconic pink frosting doughnuts that Homer Simpson loves.
Location: Muntinlupa
4. Sweet Spot Bakeshop
This Pasig favorite specializes in “Milky Donuts,” freshly fried donuts coated in milk powder for a soft, sugary finish. Choose from fillings like dulce de leche and Bavarian or take it up a sweet notch with their heavily glazed offerings.
Location: Pasig
5. Chido PH
If you’re in the mood for something different, mochi donuts might just be your next favorite treat. Made with sweet rice flour and formed by linking eight dough balls into a ring, these donuts are delightfully chewy and fun to eat. Chido PH specializes in Hawaiian-inspired mochi donuts that are not only delicious but also Instagram-ready. Their lineup includes classic flavors like poi (taro) and churro, alongside premium options like matcha, s’mores, and mixed berries. Occasionally, they’ll even surprise you with a savory flavor for a truly unexpected twist.
Location: Marikina
Whether it’s strawberry-frosted or matcha-filled, there’s a donut out there to brighten your day. Run, “donut” walk to these donut shops and celebrate National Donut Day with a box of your favorite circular pastries!