Alabama donut shop named 2nd best in the country by USA Today

For the second straight year, City Donut in Orange Beach has been named to USA Today’s 10Best donut shops across the country.

And while it was dethroned from the top spot, City Donut still finished No. 2 on the reader’s choice list, just behind Donald’s Donuts from Ohio.

“Your mouth will water as soon as you see City Donut’s fresh offerings. Choose from traditional yeast or cake donuts that come in a variety of flavors such as Key lime-filled, Oreo-topped, and maple iced. To up the decadence, grab a milkshake or boba drink to go with your sweet treat.”

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Keep reading to learn more about the local donut shop + see what other donut shops made USA Today’s 10Best list.

City Donut in Orange Beach

Here’s what you need to know before visiting:

• Location: 25751 Perdido Beach Blvd. A-5, Orange Beach, AL 36561
• Hours: 6AM-9PM, daily
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The donuts will often sell out quickly so make sure to get there early to try out your favorites. But don’t worry, they’re open all day with a wide variety of sweet treats.

City Donut’s menu includes:

• Classic glazed donuts
• Cake donuts
• Cinnamon rolls
• Glazed croissants
• Apple fritters
• 20 flavors of ice cream
• Milkshakes
• Boba drinks
• Donut split (with ice cream!)
• Sundaes

And the team will certainly get creative with their toppings for both your ice cream + your donuts. From flavorful icings to nerds + gummies to Oreos + butterfingers, each day will look just a little bit different at City Donut.

USA Today 10Best Donut Shops

The national publication’s annual readers’ choice awards allow anyone to vote on 10Best lists from donuts to hikes and everything in between.

A panel of experts select 20+ locations from around the country then let the readers decide who takes the top spot.

Here’s the 10Best Donut Shops in the U.S. according to the USA Today poll:

1. Donald’s Donuts | Zanesville, OH
2. City Donut | Orange Beach, AL
3. The Bakery Unlimited | Winterset, IA
4. Darling Doughnuts | Saratoga Springs, NY
5. Back Door Donuts | Oak Bluffs, MA
6. SK Donuts & Croissant | Los Angeles, CA
7. Benny’s Donuts | Corvallis, OR
8. Donnie’s Donuts | Atlanta, GA
9. Blue Star Donuts | Portland, OR
10. Long’s Bakery | Indianapolis, IN

“These 10 donut shops across the U.S. offer a unique charm and personal touch that large chains often can’t match. Nominated by an expert panel and voted by readers as the best, these spots serve up an array of flavors that cater to every palate — from classic glazed favorites to avant-garde gourmet varieties — and every bite feels like a special treat.”

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