Quality donuts

Classic glazed donuts

The baseline — light, yeast-raised rings with a thin, crackly glaze that signals freshness when done right

Old fashioned donut

Cake-style with a slightly crisp exterior and dense, tender crumb — a reliable test of a donut shop's fundamentals

Maple bar

The long john format with maple glaze — a California donut shop staple and a crowd favorite at neighborhood shops like this