Milwaukee/ Food & Drinks
Published on February 13, 2020
Milwaukee's 3 favorite spots for affordable doughnutsPhoto: Holey Moley Coffee + Doughnuts/Yelp

Got a hankering for doughnuts?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable doughnut sources in Milwaukee, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fulfill your urges.

1. Holey Moley Coffee + Doughnuts

Photo: holey moley coffee + doughnuts/Yelp

Topping the list is Holey Moley Coffee + Doughnuts. Located at 316 N. Milwaukee St. in the Historic Third Ward, the coffee shop and bakery is the highest-rated cheap doughnut spot in Milwaukee, boasting four stars out of 263 reviews on Yelp.

The history section of the business's Yelp profile states, "Downtown Milwaukee's first craft doughnut shop. Everything we do is from scratch." Check out the menu, which features locally roasted coffees as well as cake and yeast-raised doughnuts, fritters and doughnut holes (including gluten-friendly and vegan options) and daily specials here

2. Donut Squad

PHOTO: kyle l./YELP

Next up is Northpoint's Donut Squad, situated at 2264 N. Prospect Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 60 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score doughnuts has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a cheap option.

Aside from traditional doughnuts, the shop offers gourmet, specialty doughnuts that have inventive toppings and fillings, as well as Colectivo coffee, fruit juice, sodas and Nesquick to drink.

3. Honeydip Donuts

Photo: honeydip donuts/Yelp

Clayton Crest's Honeydip Donuts, located at 5306 S. 27th St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the inexpensive spot to score freshly made (every day) doughnuts 4.5 stars out of 46 reviews.

"For more than 40 years, Milwaukee families have been trusting Honeydip Donuts for all their breakfast and sweets needs," states the eatery's Yelp profile. Coffee drinks and ice cream are also available.   


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