Here are the best donuts in Columbus

Every year, (614) Magazine collects nearly 500,000 votes from readers to determine its annual ColumBEST list, which names the city’s top, well, everything, from BBQ to bars, local bands, bowling alleys, and everything else in between. 

You can find the full results here, which are 100 percent determined by (614) Magazine readers.

According to ColumBEST 2026, here are the city’s best donuts:

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1. Buckeye Donuts 

Open 24/7, there’s a reason this donut shop was voted best in Columbus. The timeless classic and OSU campus staple features an extensive menu of more donuts than you could possibly imagine—including the year round available fall favorite Apple Spice Filled.

2. Resch’s Bakery

In its sixth generation of Resch bakers, this hometown favorite features a classic pumpkin flavored donuts during the crisp fall season.

3. DK Diner

While this family-owned spot offers the classic array of donuts, this year DK introduced Columbus to the Donut Parfait—a cup of layered whipped icing, cake donut pieces, and a variety of toppings. 

You can read the entire 2026 ColumBEST results as they appeared in (614) Magazine below:

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