If we were up to keep just one characteristic to describe the city of Paris, it would be its gastronomy. Bistros, simple and refined cuisine, but also pastries. It’s not for nothing that the “baguette” and the “croissant” are the preferred emblems to represent France. And yet, a newcomer from Uncle Sam’s land has managed to carve out a place in our landscape: the donut. This American donut gains more and more fans, and has won over big foodies with a sweet tooth. If you also are a devotee and you want to taste the best donuts in Paris, you are in the right place. Get ready for the must-visit addresses throughout the capital (and from the members of the Colivys team)! Follow the guide!
Randy’s Donuts
When it comes to succumbing to sweet temptation, Natalia, our favorite architect, swears only by this brand: Randy’s Donuts.
Nestled in the heart of Paris, this donut temple has managed to make a name for itself thanks to a reputation acquired by a famous donut eater (or “doughnuts”). Have you recognized him? Yes, it’s rumored that this is where Homer Simpson would come to devour his famous donuts, if he were not confined to the television screen.
Randy’s Donuts is a true American institution that has crossed the Channel so that we, the French and Parisians, come to taste an impressive variety of donuts, made with love, and especially, with greediness. The only European store is located on the Faubourg Montmartre stress. We are therefore lucky to be able to enjoy the warm atmosphere and the sweet fragrance that floats in the air, which takes us directly to seventh heaven. And what about the donuts themselves? Golden, soft and beautifully decorated, they are prepared with a secret recipe that makes all the difference.
Whether these donuts are topped with a glaze delicately flavored with vanilla, filled with a creamy custard, or sprinkled with icing sugar that melts delicately on the tongue, each bite is a real explosion of flavors. Nearly 60 different varieties are available to you. Vanilla, candy pink glaze, sprinkled with colored sprinkles, with maple syrup… it’s up to you to choose the one that will make you succumb. Their secret? A meticulously studied cooking method and carefully selected ingredients for unmatched quality. It’s a real taste adventure that awaits food lovers at Randy’s Donuts.
Our ❤️ donut : the “rose confetti”, Homer Simpson’s favorite
📍21, Rue du Faubourg Montmartre, 75009 Paris
💶 from €2,50 for a traditional donut to €3,80, for a cheddar/onion donut
The French Donuts
This time, we are heading to a French donut brand. Pauline, our communication manager’s favorite. It has existed since 2013, but she only discovered it last week.
If you’re also looking for French donuts of quality, made with fresh and natural products, you are in the right place. With a shop in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, and several in Ile-de-France, The French Donuts offers comforting and well-sourced treats. A small range of high quality is made every morning to guarantee traceability and freshness to its customers.
The classic vanilla and Nutella glazes, the gourmet popcorn and Oreo, or the light and fruity apple or strawberry/basil donuts: 10 flavors of artisanal donuts are offered to you. Classic and well-mastered, The French Donuts offers 6 new seasonal additions each month to keep the pleasure and gluttony going.
Guaranteed without artificial flavors or colorants (except for special occasions and glazes), a bite of these French donuts and your taste buds will taste this explosion of unique flavors. We are sure that you will succumb, like all of us here, to the richness of these donuts!
Our ❤️ donut : the “beignet aux pommes”, a well-done classic
📍58, Rue la Bruyère, 75009 Paris
Also in Cergy, Levallois-Perret, Lieusaint, Antony
💶 from €2,90 for a Iranian pistachio donut, to €5,90 for its only salty recipe: a tomato/mozzarella/pesto ciabatta bread donut
Besties Bakery
To discover our third favorite donut shop, head to Besties Bakery. This pastry shop specialized in donuts and other cakes was founded by two travel and sweets enthusiasts who regretted the lack of creamy and greedy pastries. It was a revelation for Adeline, our customer service manager, who swears by them for a successful snack.
If you are also looking for irresistible donuts, rich in cream and flavors, then you are exactly where you need to be. With a single girly Parisian shop, with touches of pink and flowers, hidden not far away from the Paris Opera, Besties Bakery concocts a meticulous selection of treats that will seduce the biggest foodies among you.
On the menu, there is a range of tempting flavors awaits you: the classic chocolate and vanilla, the delicacy of rose taste, the comforting Kinder chocolate, the refreshing peach, the bold passion fruit flavor, and even a regressive salted butter caramel one. In total, 25 flavors of donuts are wooing you. So good luck choosing the one you will try first! If you can’t manage, boxes are available. This is, in fact, the signature of Besties Bakery.
If you want to discover something else, know that the place also specializes in the making of creamy message cakes. Perfect for birthdays or special events.
Our ❤️ donut : the Kit Kat donut, deliciously tasty
📍11, Rue Auber, 75009 Paris
💶 from €3,50 for one donut to €40 for a personalised box of 12 donuts
Mamiche
Mamiche, this small neighborhood bakery that has become a staple of the Parisian landscape in just a few years. It has gone from a small shop to two small shops from which all the smells of the quintessential French bakery escape.
We had already mentioned it in our article on the best Parisian bakeries, so why bring it up again? Because we didn’t talk enough about their donut: a must. So yes, it’s not a strictly speaking donut as you can see in the other mentioned brands or in the Simpsons tv-show. It’s a pure delight that has its place here because let’s remember that “donut” means “beignet” in English.
Creamy, tasty, full of generousness: here are a few words to express everything that these donuts evoke. Plain, filled with chocolate, vanilla or the flavor of the moment, they will certainly fulfill one of your sugar cravings. A soft and perfectly fried dough. You will see, these delicious beignets have nothing to envy to American donuts. Artisanal and homemade, it’s a must-visit address.
Our ❤️ donut : the chocolate one, a must-eat
📍45, Rue Condorcet, 75009 Paris and 32, Rue du Château d’Eau, 75010 Paris
💶 €2,50
At your place (or at your friends)
Finally, what better place to eat donuts than at your home or at your cook friends’ place!? We won’t say it enough, but homemade is often better than buying something ready-made. Beyond the taste, there’s this sense of accomplishment, of surpassing oneself, especially if you are not a great cook and you are venturing into this for the first time.
So, we won’t leave you alone in the jungle of donut recipes. We are going to reveal to you the favorite recipe of our personal chef, our Business Development manager! A little tip: for them to be even better and not lose their flavor, enjoy them the same day 😉
You won’t have more excuses not to enjoy the best donuts in Paris! So, which establishment will you rush to first? Which donuts are you most tempted by? Will you take up the challenge to make these treats yourself?
