Louisville/ Food & Drinks
Published on October 24, 2019
5 top spots for doughnuts in LouisvilleClifton Donut Shop | Photo: Ellyse L./Yelp

Craving doughnuts?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top doughnut sources in Louisville, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture next time you're on the hunt.

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1. Nord's Bakery

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First on the list is Nord's Bakery. Located at 2118 S. Preston St. in Saint Joseph, the bakery, which offers doughnuts, cupcakes and more, is the highest-rated doughnut spot in Louisville, boasting 4.5 stars out of 303 reviews on Yelp.

2. North Lime Coffee & Donuts

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Next up is Limerick's North Lime Coffee & Donuts, situated at 1228 S. Seventh St. With 4.5 stars out of 108 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score doughnuts and coffee and tea has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Sugar & Spice Donut Shop

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Sugar & Spice Donut Shop, a bakery that offers doughnuts and more in Fern Creek, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 66 Yelp reviews. Head over to 5613 Bardstown Road to see for yourself.

4. Clifton Donut Shop

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Over in Clifton Heights, check out Clifton Donut Shop, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 69 reviews on Yelp. You can find the spot to score doughnuts and more at 2317 Brownsboro Ave.

5. King Donuts

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Last but not least, there's King Donuts, an Okolona favorite with five stars out of 10 reviews. Stop by 8683 Preston Highway to hit up the spot to score doughnuts and more next time the urge strikes.


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