Need more doughnuts in your life?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top doughnut shops in Cleveland, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture when cravings strike.
1. Jack Frost Donuts
Topping the list is Jack Frost Donuts, a family-owned shop that's been a Cleveland staple since 1937. Made daily from scratch, the more than 200 doughnut flavors include maple bacon, Apple Jacks (white icing, white cream, and Apple Jacks) and caramel apple cinnamon. Coffee and cakes are also available.
Located at 4960 Pearl Road in Old Brooklyn, this is the highest rated doughnut spot in Cleveland, boasting 4.5 stars out of 271 reviews on Yelp.
2. Brewnuts
Next up is Detroit-Shoreway's Brewnuts, situated at 6501 Detroit Ave. Yelp reviewer Duke E. described the atmosphere as "1950s soda shop, meets corner sports bar, meets Rust Belt revival."
There is not only craft beer available (16 local beers on tap, plus bottles and cans) to pair with your doughnut, but beer is also used as an ingredient. Doughnuts come in flavors like Cinnamon Toast Crunch, lemoncello and maple bacon. With 4.5 stars out of 129 reviews on Yelp, Brewnuts has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Peace, Love and Little Donuts
Kamm's Corner's Peace, Love and Little Donuts, located at 3786 Rocky River Drive, is another top choice. This Pittsburgh-originated chain makes mini-doughnuts in fun flavors and with generous toppings. Look for offerings like raspberry lemonade, strawberry French toast, Butterfinger and peanut butter and jelly doughnuts. Yelpers give this bakery four stars out of 89 reviews.
4. Yum Yum's of Cleveland
Finally, Yum Yum's of Cleveland is a downtown go-to, with four stars out of 32 Yelp reviews. It's a breakfast spot with croissants, muffins and the like. But the large case of doughnuts dominates, inviting a choice between vanilla cream and Boston cream, blueberry cake or cherry, or coconut and sprinkles. Head over to 512 Euclid Ave. to try one for yourself.
