6 Best Donuts near Des Moines

ChuChu Donuts Bakery • $
580 SW 9th St Unit 116, Des Moines

Customers` Favorites

Jalapeño Cheddar Smoked Sausage
Jalapeo Cheddar Smoked Sausage
Glazed Old Fashioned Doughnut
Old Fashioned Doughnuts
Apple Fritter Bear Claw
Raised and Cake Donuts
Croissant Donut Bites
Maple Bacon Long John
Jumbo Croissant Roll
Royal Cinnamon Roll

“I love this place--especially love their savory cronuts. I'm not a huge sweets girly but I've gotten boxes of doughnuts here for my co-workers and everyone raves about them. They have both cake and risen doughnuts that are more airy. Personally, I obsess over their jalapeno, meat, and cheese cronuts! These are in a separate warmer by the register and run out pretty quickly so go early if you want one! The staff here is always amazing and very accommodating! I look forward to coming here whenever possible!“

4.9 Superb285 Reviews
Donut Hut Donut Shops • $
4941 Douglas Ave, Des Moines

Customers` Favorites

Chocolate Sprinkle Donut
Chocolate Long John
Maple Cream Donut
Filled Long John
Long John Donut
Sprinkled Donut
Sprinkle Donuts
Assorted Donuts
Apple Fritter
Bismark Donut

“Tasty donuts and the staff is always so sweet to my three year old!“

4.8 Superb302 Reviews
Dunkin' Coffee Shops • $
2610 E University Ave, Des Moines

Customers` Favorites

Bagels with Cream Cheese Spread
Avocado Toast Everything Bagel
Wake-Up Wrap - Egg and Cheese
Munchkins Donut Hole Treats
Chocolate Donut and Coffee
Sausage Egg and Cheese
Bacon Egg and Cheese
Hazelnut Iced Coffee
Assorted Doughnuts
Iced Dunkalatte

“My children and I recently visited this Dunkin’ after completing a homeschool science project, which served as their reward. Part of our lesson included practicing real-world skills like ordering, using manners, and managing money, as each child had a $10 gift card.

The gentleman working the evening shift on Saturday 18 April 2026, was outstanding! He was incredibly patient, kind, and respectful toward my children as they worked through their orders and budgets. He even helped them make the best choices for what they wanted within their limits, which made the experience both educational and enjoyable.

Although the drive-thru became busy and some customers were less than kind, he remained calm, professional, and courteous throughout. That level of composure and customer service truly stood out.

We appreciated not only the service but the genuine kindness he showed our family. It made the entire visit a positive and memorable experience. This will definitely be our go-to location moving forward.“

3.4 Good204 Reviews
Scooter's Coffee Coffee & Tea • $
102 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines

“Dirty tables Couldn’t get girl to wait on us Ordered blueberry muffin and caramelicious one. Got one blueberry. Told her we ordered another one so she gave us blueberry instead of caramelicous“

3.2 Average59 Reviews
Dunkin' Coffee Shops • $
3809 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines

Customers` Favorites

Turkey Sausage Egg and Cheese
Dunkin' Lemonade Refreshers
Avocado Toast
Iced Latte
Donuts

“I admit it's the first time I have ever had a Dunkin donut, it was a life changing experience for me! It was ? I don't think there is a word that describes a fresh donut from Dunkin other than freaking awesome super fantabulous deliciousness. And there expresso is underrated and I always order a widow-maker which is my name for a triple shot and they always give me extra! So they are getting a 5 star review“

3.2 Average79 Reviews
Dunkin' Coffee Shops • $
1220 E 14th St, Des Moines

Customers` Favorites

Wake-Up Wrap - Egg and Cheese
Sourdough Breakfast Sandwich
Munchkins Donut Hole Treats
Caramel Iced Macchiato
Bottled Water
Donut Holes
Hash Browns
Doughnut
Donuts
Bagels

“I tried many local coffee shops and got tired of long lines and overpriced coffee. The afternoon .99 iced coffee deal is pretty amazing. I don't pay for internet, so do my internetting here and it's nice they are actually the closest coffee shop to my house. The guys who work there remember what I drink and are super friendly.“

3.3 Good233 Reviews

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