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The 15 Best Doughnut Shops in Washington

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The best doughnut shops in Washington, according to the experts: The Infatuation, Washingtonian, and The Rammys have all weighed in, and their honors are what rank this list. Donut Run comes out on top.

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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.

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  1. Rank 1. Donut Run

    Vegan Dessert


    Address
    6904 Fourth St NW, Washington, DC · Washington
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Wed 7 AM

    Tuesday 7 AM–2 PM

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  2. Mochi crullers coated in coconut caramel and purple ube brioche doughnuts tell you quickly what kind of bakery this is. Rosie Nguyen draws on Vietnamese heritage and a restless pastry imagination to fill the Woodley Park counter with things you won't find anywhere obvious nearby. The space is roomier than you might expect, and weekend slots go fast enough that advance ordering is the move.


    Address
    4465 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC · Washington
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Wed 8 AM

    Tuesday 8 AM–4 PM

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  3. Address
    4434 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC · Washington
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Wed 7 AM

    Tuesday 7 AM–7 PM

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  4. Address
    4001 Campbell Ave, Arlington, VA · Arlington
    Hours

    Open now, until 2 AM

    Tuesday 11 AM–2 AM

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  5. Address
    6700 Crain Hwy, Unit 102, La Plata, MD · La Plata
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Wed 6 AM

    Tuesday 6 AM–3 PM

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  6. Address
    2150 N Culpeper St, Arlington, VA · Arlington
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Wed 6:30 AM

    Tuesday 6:30 AM–5 PM

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