Founded by long-time doughnut-lover Kenneth Rodrigueza, this sweet little doughnut store specialises in small-batch, handmade doughnuts, spiked with creative Asian flavours. 

After reaching cult-like status in Melbourne, Shortstop opened the doors of its Sydney outpost in Barangaroo in early 2016 to much fanfare. The success of this Sydney doughnut shop can be boiled down to its unique flavour combos like.

Feeling a little dusty on Sunday morning? Two words: Grumpy Donuts. There’s no headache these spectacular conglomerations of perfect dough and sugary brilliance cannot handle. 

Okay, okay — these technically aren’t doughnuts. But these sweet, spicy doughy swirls are so delicious you’ll barely notice. Originally, this was a Lebanese pizza store — but boredom led to sugar cravings, so the owner started making his favourite sweet. 

Raw warehouse setting, house-roasted coffee and hearty vegetarian breakfast and dinner menus. When there is so much to love about Two Chaps, it could be easy to overlook the tasty treats that are baked on-site.

While this Hungarian bakery — with outposts in Randwick, Darlinghurst, Haymarket, Crows Nest and Surry Hills — boasts all manner of gluttonous treats, its namesake is why you visit. 

Duo Duo is probably best known for its deep-fried ice cream and generally being one of the best places to pick up some of the best ice cream and gelato in Sydney. 

Gluten-conscious and cruelty-free foodies, we bring you tidings of great joy. Thanks to the good folks at Nutie, no longer will you be deprived of doughnuts. Nutie Donuts bakes its goods daily in an open kitchen using premium gluten-free ingredients.

This is one for the south Sydney dwellers. Nestled in the industrial area of Kirrawee, this family-run business is the type of Sydnye doughnut shop every suburb wishes it had. Baked Patisserie was an early adopter of the ‘cronut’ craze. 

There’s a relatively new doughnut queen in town. After developing a gluten and dairy allergy, Yu Ozone refused to give up on her love of food. Instead, she created Comeco, which is serving up gluten (and dairy) free sourdough doughnuts.

There has to be something magical about Sweet Belem’s Portuguese tarts that keeps people coming back. Maybe it’s because it strays from tradition and serves them warm and a little bit singed, with gooey, slightly caramelised custard.

Butter is best known as the home of fried chicken, champagne and sneakers — a combo we doubt you’ll find anywhere else in Sydney. But it also slings some of the best doughnuts in Sydney.