Whether you call them doughnuts or donuts, like them jelly-filled or straight-up glazed, it’s always time for these fried bits of heaven. But wasting calories on a day-old mess isn’t worth it. Sonoma County boasts over a baker’s dozen doughnut shops, so locals are never far from a fresh, fried delight.
Here are some of our favorite doughnuts in Sonoma County to enjoy on National Doughnut Day (June 5) or any day of the year.
New: SoCo Dough Co.
SoCo Dough Co., one of three recent additions to Graton Casino’s expanded nonsmoking wing, leans into Vegas-style excess. Doughnuts come stuffed with banana pudding, lacquered in espresso glaze, or topped with candied bacon, honeycomb streusel and li hing mui. There’s also the Millionaire’s Doughnut, the most expensive piece of fried dough in the county, but hardly the strangest item at SoCo Dough Co. That honor goes to the everything bagel doughnut filled with cream cheese. “Abomination” feels harsh but not entirely inaccurate.
Even in an era of over-the-top pastries, the lineup of 15 buttermilk doughnuts inspires childlike awe. There’s the Vietnamese Coffee Time, glazed with espresso and drizzled with condensed milk; the Rap Berry, with raspberry icing and white chocolate; and the Wake ’N Bacon, sticky with maple glaze and strips of candied pork. Tropic Like It’s Hot, mango-glazed, coconut-drizzled, and flecked with lemon zest, serves as a gateway to Matcha Made in Heaven, coated in green tea glaze and shredded coconut.
288 Golf Course Drive W., Rohnert Park, graton.com
Special Doughnut Day Deals
Krispy Kreme, Rohnert Park: Krispy Kreme offers a free doughnut on National Doughnut Day — no purchase necessary. The chain also typically offers a $2 Original Glazed dozen with the purchase of any dozen at regular price. This year, Krispy Kreme teams up with DoorDash to offer $7 off orders of $25 or more from June 4-18 (redeemable via the DoorDash app). “Hot Light” hours, when doughnuts are freshest, are 7-9 a.m. and 5-7 p.m. daily.
5090 Redwood Drive, Rohnert Park, 707-521-9154. krispykreme.com
Dunkin’, multiple locations: Customers get a free doughnut with a beverage purchase on June 5. The first Sonoma County outpost of this East Coast and Midwest favorite arrived in Petaluma to the delight of transplants. It now also has locations in Santa Rosa and Windsor. In addition to their legendary coffee, they have doughnuts in every flavor of the rainbow. Because that’s what doughnuts are made of: rainbows and love.
435 N. McDowell Blvd., Suite 50, Petaluma; 2739 Santa Rosa Ave., Santa Rosa; 6650 Hembree Lane, Windsor. dunkindonuts.com
Best Doughnuts in Sonoma County
Santa Rosa
Johnny Doughnuts: The successor to the much-loved City Garden Doughnuts excels with Crodoughs (a take on Cronuts, or croissant doughnuts), Bismarks (jelly doughnuts), cinnamon rolls, wheat-free doughnuts, vegan doughnuts, and all the sprinkles you want.
1200 Fourth St., 707-308-4836, johnnydoughnuts.com
Donut City: Fancy doughnuts with sprinkles, sugar and plenty of pizzazz are best bets here. Check out the Tiger Tail, a braided doughnut with chocolate swirls.
1331 Guerneville Road, 707-541-6141
Donut Bagel Cafe: Food-choosy friends swear this is the best doughnut cafe in town. Always packed. Jelly doughnuts are a favorite. Doughnut holes are also great. Takeout only.
750 Stony Point Road, 707-284-1012
Tan’s Donut: A go-to for straight-up office-worthy doughnuts. Don’t miss the buttermilk doughnut, a denser version of the glazed. The Guerneville Road location also serves up Cambodian cuisine.
1074 Fourth St., 707-568-3988; 2550 Guerneville Road, Suite E, 707-528-1567
The Jelly Donut: Our favorite raspberry jelly doughnut. Open daily from 3:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. the next day. Plus, get a dozen doughnut holes for only $2.75. Enough said. Takeout only.
443 Dutton Ave., Suite 10, 707-544-8494, instagram.com/thejellydonutsr
Andy’s Donuts & Bagels: Doughnuts that can turn a rough morning around. “This has been my favorite donut store for years. I lived in that neighborhood over 10 years ago and still come here,” wrote Shannen R. on Yelp. “Staff are always friendly, donuts are always tasty, can’t go wrong,” added Nick. O, whose Yelp profile photo is, fittingly, Homer Simpson.
1784 Piner Road, 707-541-0877
Sonoma
Danish & Donuts: Crullers are a specialty at Sonoma’s Danish & Donuts, along with yeasty doughnuts with sprinkles and maybe a Danish or two if you get there early. Takeout and delivery available. Boston cremes get top billing.
18580 Sonoma Highway, 707-938-1333
Petaluma
Donut Den: Nestled in an unassuming strip mall on the corner of North McDowell and Old Redwood Highway, the Donut Den has earned a devout following on Petaluma’s east side. The shop makes creatively designed doughnuts, including holiday-themed treats. Custom doughnuts and apple fritters are best bets.
1390 N. McDowell Blvd., 707-792-1312, instagram.com/the_donut_den
Keny’s Donuts: This doughnut shop has been around since 1984 and has been a favorite among Petaluma high schoolers for decades. “This is not the hipster, organic doughnuts place … this is Sunday morning I want a good donut!” wrote Dara Krahne Peloquin on the Save Sonoma County Restaurants page.
202 Douglas St., 707-765-3961. Find on Facebook.
Sunrise Donuts: Chocolate cake and blueberry doughnuts are favorites at this neighborhood spot. “Boy, it’s safe to say it would take a lot to make me get emotional about donuts, but Sunrise Donuts made it happen!” said one enthusiastic reviewer. Takeout. 68 E. Washington St., 707-762-6601. Find on Facebook.
Rohnert Park
Kailey’s Donuts: A cute doughnut shop with even cuter doughnuts. Raised or filled, glazed or sprinkled, it’s hard to go wrong with the assortment of sweet offerings.
931 Golf Course Drive, 707-971-5974
Windsor
BurtoNZ Bakery: You can thank the Kiwis for coming up with a cream and raspberry-filled doughnut that’s about the best thing since sliced bread. This New Zealand specialty is a not-too-sweet fried torpedo rolled in sugar, split down the middle and stuffed with whipped cream and a schmear of seedless raspberry jam. Oh, so good with morning coffee, an evening dessert or any time in between.
9076 Brooks Road S., 707-687-5455, burtonzbakery.com
Happy Donuts: Solid raised and glazed doughnuts, plus delightful apple fritters and maple bars. Find a second outpost in Cloverdale (1117 S. Cloverdale Blvd., Suite C).
8962 Brooks Road S., 707-838-3526, happydonuts.me
Healdsburg
Flakey Cream Do-Nuts & Coffee Shop: A favorite since the 1960s, this classic coffee shop offers a full breakfast and lunch menu. But it’s the doughnuts in the window every morning that have been drawing kids and hungry grown-ups to this spot for more than 50 years. They even have a “buy five, get one free” deal for their doughnuts. Amazing glazed doughnuts.
441 Center St., 707-433-3895, flakeycreamcoffee.com
Ready to explore Sonoma County one doughnut at a time? Whether you're celebrating National Doughnut Day or simply satisfying a sweet tooth, these local favorites offer plenty of reasons to treat yourself. And if you're looking for more insider tips on the best places to eat, sip, and explore in Sonoma County, feel free to reach out—we'd love to help you discover your next favorite spot.
