Does anyone really know how to spell donuts? Or is it doughnuts? Let’s be honest, regardless of how the word is spelled, the taste is what *truly* matters! Donuts found at your local drive-thru have probably solved the occasional fried-cake craving but the doughnuts we are talking about here are next level. These freshly made, unique ingredient combo treats are out of this world and worth the drive to get a half-dozen or so.

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Donuts / Doughnuts in Metro Vancouver:

Coquitlam

Cartems Donuts
Donuts are made fresh every day which means sometimes your favourite treat may not be available. All donuts are made from scratch every day. Cartems offers vegan and gluten-free options as well as the provision of 0% trans-fat and not stabilizers or pre-mixes (clearly that’s donut-speak for super tasty and not full of utter garbage). Check out their yeast, cake, and specialty donuts. The London Fog and Blueberry Mint look mighty appealing!
Address: #4-91 Golden Drive, Coquitlam
Website: cartems.com

Doughnut Love
Handcrafted donuts with flavours that change each month to reflect the season make this spot a must-visit! They offer Gluten-Free and Vegan options, and a wide range of delicious beverages in-store as well. With so many delicious flavours, it’s no wonder that they occasionally sell out by midday. But, good news! You can order your doughnuts ahead of time to ensure they are ready for pickup when you arrive.
Address: 1655 Como Lake Ave. Unit #107, Coquitlam
Website: doughnutlove.ca

Delta

Boca Grande Donut Shop *Temporarily Closed while they relocate*
Open only Wednesday – Sunday (and only remaining open until they sell out) Boca Grande Donut Shop offers up some seriously memorable donuts. Check out the Brownie Batter, Cereal Killa, and Netflix and Chill.
Address: 106 – 4841 Delta Street, Delta
Website: www.bocagrandedonuts.com

Langley

Gourmet Donuts & Coffee
The outside of this establishment certainly doesn’t scream gourmet baked goods. But don’t let looks deceive you. Hidden inside the glass doors are goodies packed full of flavour and taste. Their treats are made fresh every day and there are oodles of choices.
Address: 20999 88 Avenue, Langley
Phone: 778-298-5566
Website: www.facebook.com/pages

North Vancouver

Harmony Donut Shop
The decor and ambiance of Harmony Donut may be unconventional but the taste of their creations is right on the money. Made fresh, every day. Delicious old-fashioned cake donuts are frequently served warm from the fryer. With 30+ years in business, Harmony clearly knows how to make a good donut.
Address: 2945 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver
Website: www.facebook.com

Honey Doughnuts & Goodies
An institution in North Vancouver, Honey’s has been serving families in Deep Cove since 1996. Lines have been known to form outside the shop with people eager to try their one-of-a-kind donuts.
Address: 4373 Gallant Avenue, North Vancouver
Website: honeydoughnuts.com

Richmond

Outpost Mini Donut Company
Made fresh daily, the Outpost has become a destination spot for gourmet doughnut seekers. The classic flavours – cinnamon sugar, powdered sugar, chocolate with sprinkles, vanilla with sprinkles, and Canadian maple with sprinkles – are always available. But you really want to check out their rotation of seasonal favourites which might include Boston Cream, cheesecake, salted caramel, and more.
Address: #110, 12240 Second Avenue, Richmond
Website: outpostminidonutco.com

Surrey

Black Tiger Coffee
Talk about a hidden secret! Black Tiger Coffee is known for their cuppa joe but insiders know they are worth visiting for their donuts too! Flavours change all the time but you can sometimes catch a glimpse of maple brownie, peanut butter and jelly, cookie monster, and the FAVOURITE Homer Donut.
Address: #110, 19255 Fraser Hwy, Surrey
Website: blacktigercoffee.com

Vancouver

Cartems Donuts
Donuts are made fresh every day which means sometimes your favourite treat may not be available. All donuts are made from scratch every day. Cartems offers vegan and gluten-free options as well as the provision of 0% trans-fat and not stabilizers or pre-mixes (clearly that’s donut-speak for super tasty and not full of utter garbage). Check out their yeast, cake, and specialty donuts. The London Fog and Blueberry Mint look mighty appealing!
Address: 2190 Main Street, Vancouver
Website: cartems.com

Duffin’s Donuts
Since 1987 Duffin’s – a family business – has been serving donuts to Vancouver families. Their menu is basic – fitters, apple turnovers, and regular donuts – but the taste has people coming back for more! They are also one of the few places you can satisfy your donut craving at both 6am and 11:55pm, 7 days a week.
Address: 1391 E 41st Avenue, Vancouver
Website: www.duffinsdonuts.ca

Lee’s Donuts
Serving handmade classic donuts since 1979! The donuts available every day vary, but all donuts are made fresh, from scratch, in this mom and pop shop. Lee’s offers up yeast, vanilla cake, and chocolate cake donuts in a wide variety of flavours.
Address: 1689 Johnston Street, Vancouver (inside Granville Island Public Market)
Address: 19705 Fraser Highway (Willowbrook Mall)
Address: 199 Water Street, Vancouver (Gastown)
Address: 1055 Dunsmuir Street (Bentall Centre)
Website: www.leesdonuts.ca

Lucky’s Doughnuts
Made fresh daily, the doughnuts are crafted from scratch with no frozen products. Check out the Early Grey Lavender Bismark, the Mulberry Old Fashioned, and for those with food sensitivities, you may appreciate the vegan-gluten-friendly baker’s dozen.
Address: 2902 Main Street, Vancouver
Address: 2198 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver
Address: 689 Thurlow Street, Vancouver
Website: luckysdoughnuts.com

Mello Donuts
Brioche donuts, dipped donuts, old-fashioned donuts… all in amazing flavours. I’m pretty sure I hear the Dark Chocolate Pudding brioche donut calling my name!
Address: 223 E Pender Street, Vancouver
Website: www.facebook.com/mellovancouver

Swiss Bakery
Established in 1993 Swiss Bakery is celebrated for its creation of the frissant – a cross between a fritter and a croissant. But don’t worry if you are looking for straight-ahead donuts, Swiss Bakery has those available for consumption as well.
Address: 143 E 3rd Avenue, Vancouver
Website: swissbakery.ca

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