Monday, August 31, 2026

The Top 15 Dessert Shops in Washington

The best dessert shops in Washington, by the professional record: The Infatuation, Washingtonian, and The Rammys have all weighed in, and their honors are what rank this list. Donut Run comes out on top.

Rose Ave Bakery and Bread Furst hold the next two places. Washingtonian shows up on more of this list than any other guide, with Eater next.

  1. Rank 1. Donut Run

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