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Top Dozen Donut Shops

A life-changing list of the top dozen donut shops in Des Moines and around the state.
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Photo: Zach Miles

Donuts—the scrumptious symbol of eternal love that isn't meant to last forever. I'm no donut expert, but I do know a quality carb when I taste one. Okay, maybe that means I'm a donut expert. So why not share the love? Here's a life-changing list of the top dozen donut shops in Des Moines and around the state. You dough-not want to miss this!

  1. Donut Hut
    A Des Moines classic that's home to quality donuts, people, and store signs.
    (4941 Douglas Ave, Des Moines)

  2. Chu Chu Donuts
    Chugga, chugga the coffee. Chu, chu the donuts. This shop is quite the ride.
    (106 SW State St, Ankeny)
     
  3. Mahalo's Coffee & Mini Donuts
    Taking mini donuts to a whole new level. Who doesn't want a birthday cake made of donuts?
    (4800 Mills Civic Pkwy #105, West Des Moines)
     
  4. Hiland Bakery
    A sure cure for your sweet tooth. But go early. Half of the goods are gone by 7am. 
    (3615 6th Ave, Des Moines)
     
  5. Hurts Donuts 
     The trusty 24-hour hero that will conquer your late-night donut craving.
    ( 5513 Mills Civic Pkwy #105, West Des Moines)
     
  6. Topped Doughnuts
    Wednesday through Sunday only—come and get them while they're hot.
    (129 North Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny)
     
  7. Daylight Donuts
    Wake up and smell the sugared carbs.
    (Kimberley Plaza, 502 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny)
     
  8. Van Hemert's Dutch Oven Bakery
    As Dutch as a donut can get.  
    (219 Duff Ave, Ames)
     
  9. Jaarsma Bakery
    Or, are these as Dutch as a donut can get?  
    (727 Franklin St, Pella)
     
  10. Korner Bakery
    They're krazy good.
    (122 1st Ave NW, Hampton)
     
  11. Main Street Donuts & Cafe
    Not your mainstream baked goods. The perfect combo of normal (lesser) food and donuts.
    (606 W Main St, Ottumwa)
     
  12. Donutland
    The (second) happiest place on earth. Where donut dreams really do come true.  (4307 Center Point Rd NE, Cedar Rapids)