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Indianapolis' 4 top spots to score doughnuts on the cheap

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Published on March 04, 2020
Indianapolis' 4 top spots to score doughnuts on the cheapJack's Donuts | Photo: Niki B./Yelp

Need more doughnuts in your life?

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

1. Long's Bakery

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Topping the list is Long's Bakery. Located at 1453 N. Tremont St. in Near Westside, the bakery is the highest-rated affordable doughnut spot in Indianapolis, boasting 4.5 stars out of 448 Yelp reviews.

Yelper Kevin N., who reviewed Long's Bakery on Feb. 26, wrote, "The absolute best doughnuts the Circle City has to offer," and Yelper Tiffany J. wrote, "If you are in Indy and looking for doughnuts, this is the place." Aside from fresh doughnuts, cookies, strudels, pies and other pastries are also available. 

2. Teejay's Sweet Tooth

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Next up is College Park's TeeJay's Sweet Tooth, situated at 8660 Purdue Road, Suite 600. "Home of Indy’s only doughnut ice cream sandwich," it states on Yelp in the section explaining specialties.

The menu also features 16 flavors of ice cream, milkshakes and other homemade treats. With five stars out of 94 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score doughnuts and other desserts has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a low-priced option. 

3. The Donut Shop

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The Donut Shop, a breakfast and brunch spot that offers doughnuts and more in Millersville, is another cheap go-to, with four stars out of 156 Yelp reviews.

For instance, Yelper Brendan H., who reviewed The Donut Shop on Jan. 7, wrote, "This place has been my go-to doughnut place for as long as I can remember. The doughnuts are great with a wide variety of options." Head over to 5527 N. Keystone Ave. to see for yourself, or check out the full menu here.

4. Jack's Donuts

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Downtown, check out Jack's Donuts, which has earned four stars out of 97 reviews on Yelp.

"Our doughnuts are handmade daily and some of the largest you have ever seen," it writes on Yelp in the section about specialties. "Our coffee is specially roasted for Jack's Donuts by a local roaster." The franchise also has its own clothing and coffee accessories. Dig in at the spot to score doughnuts, coffee and tea by heading over to 135 W. Market St.


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