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!
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Donut Hut
A Des Moines classic that's home to quality donuts, people, and store signs.
(4941 Douglas Ave, Des Moines) - Chu Chu Donuts
Chugga, chugga the coffee. Chu, chu the donuts. This shop is quite the ride.
(106 SW State St, Ankeny)
- 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)
- 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)
- Hurts Donuts
The trusty 24-hour hero that will conquer your late-night donut craving.
( 5513 Mills Civic Pkwy #105, West Des Moines)
- Topped Doughnuts
Wednesday through Sunday only—come and get them while they're hot.
(129 North Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny)
- Daylight Donuts
Wake up and smell the sugared carbs.
(Kimberley Plaza, 502 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny)
- Van Hemert's Dutch Oven Bakery
As Dutch as a donut can get.
(219 Duff Ave, Ames)
- Jaarsma Bakery
Or, are these as Dutch as a donut can get?
(727 Franklin St, Pella)
- Korner Bakery
They're krazy good.
(122 1st Ave NW, Hampton)
- Main Street Donuts & Cafe
Not your mainstream baked goods. The perfect combo of normal (lesser) food and donuts.
(606 W Main St, Ottumwa)
- Donutland
The (second) happiest place on earth. Where donut dreams really do come true. (4307 Center Point Rd NE, Cedar Rapids)