Portland takes its doughnuts as seriously as its coffee, and for good reason. From mochi rings to vegan masterpieces, the city’s shops have turned fried dough into an art form that goes way beyond your average glazed circle.
Whether you’re chasing midnight sugar highs or hunting down the perfect sprinkle-to-dough ratio, these fourteen spots have earned their place on every serious doughnut lover’s map.
1. Voodoo Doughnut (Old Town + NE Davis)
Bright pink boxes and lines around the block have made Voodoo a Portland icon since day one. Neon icing, wild toppings, and doughnuts shaped like voodoo dolls turn every visit into a sugar-fueled adventure that feels more like performance art than breakfast.
The Old Town and NE Davis locations stay open late, so your 11 p.m. craving for a maple bacon bar is not only acceptable but encouraged…