A Donut Lovers Guide to Calgary

From the classic glazed to the indulgent filled varieties, Calgary’s doughnut scene is bursting with flavour and creativity. Whether you’re a fan of traditional yeast doughnuts or prefer the airy texture of cake doughnuts, there’s a local spot that will satisfy all your cravings.

Savour a sprinkle-covered delight, a decadent cream-filled treat, or a unique flavour combination that will leave you raving about it on the local Facebook YYC Food Group.

Here are some of the city’s must-visit local doughnut shops:

Greedy Donut
If you like your doughnuts filled with cream, visit Greedy Donut. Located on Macleod Trail close to Chinook Centre, their doughnut selection is vast, and includes stuffed favourites like Blueberry Lemon Curd, Tiramisu and Peanut Butter.

Doughnut Party
New to the Calgary scene, you can find Doughnut Party in Inglewood. Originally from Edmonton, they are known for their creative monthly flavours and the size of the doughnuts. Be sure to check out their fritters!

Hey Sugar Bakery
Craving a photo-worthy backdrop for your doughnut pics? Check out Hey Sugar Bakery on Macleod Trail. They offer a variety of treats, including fluffy yeast doughnuts filled with delicious fillings like Nutella and a decadent Millionaire’s Bar.

Pâte Sucrée YYC
Discover the delectable flavours of Pâte Sucrée YYC’s brioche donuts and Maritozzi. These fluffy treats are filled with a variety of delicious fillings, including classic favourites and unique creations. From their signature cream cheese and raspberry to decadent chocolate ganache, there’s something for everyone in the family. This small shop requires pre-ordering with pick up and delivery available.

Jelly Modern
Jelly Modern has high quality, handcrafted doughnuts that are made fresh daily. They have three locations to help with your doughnut cravings with so many flavours to choose from, both in regular sizes and in three-bite versions. Check out their Maple Bacon, Salted Caramel, or surprise yourself with their Doughnut of the Month. Or treat someone with the doughnut cake-to-go.

Beebop 
Head on over to 4th Street to check out Beebop Doughnuts. They have fresh unique flavours, handmade every day. Dawn is their signature doughnut with purple yam dough and purple yam glaze. If you’re looking for a savoury twist, try Sunshine made with buttercream and aged white cheddar.

Dough Boy
Dough Boy has quickly become a beloved institution in Calgary, renowned for its delightful dough ball doughnuts that satisfy cravings both sweet and savory. Tucked in next to Doughlicious, their unwavering commitment to using high-quality ingredients and artisanal techniques makes these tasty one bite treasures exceptional.

Amato Gelato
Amato Gelato offers a tasty of Italy, right in Calgary. Enjoy the perfect blend of Italian flavours with their delectable bombolonis. These fluffy, fried dough balls are filled with Italian pastry cream, offering a delightful and satisfying treat. Go above and beyond and try the bomboloni gelato panino is stuffed with your choice of gelato.

Hoopla
Indulge in the perfect pairing of coffee and doughnuts from Phil and Sebastian. With nine locations across Calgary, they offer unique flavours like Root Beer Float and Guava Cheesecake, or try our favourite, the London Fog. Don’t miss their Friday-only Passionfruit Kruller.

Glamorgan Bakery
Glamorgan has been serving Calgary since the seventies, and while they are famous for cheese buns, their doughnuts are also a fan favourite. They’re made fresh every morning and come in a variety of flavours; jelly-filled, sprinkled or glazed, traditional or Long Johns. Check out their giant Texas donuts available in three flavours!