Looking for the best doughnuts in Riyadh? Prepare to have that craving sorted. A popular go-to sweet treat for an office get-together or fun-filled family occasion, artisan doughnuts in Riyadh are even giving celebratory cakes some major competition.
Promising a variety of bursting flavours with just the right amount of sugary goodness, the best doughnuts in Riyadh will likely have you salivating from first sight. Piled high with candy floss, delicately topped with pretzels or generously piped with a filling of choice, you likely won’t be able to stop at one bite… or one doughnut. Here are the top places to get doughnuts in Riyadh.
Captain Hanson
Named after the man who invented the hole in doughnuts, Captain Hanson is a trendy spot giving doughnuts an upgrade worthy of some Insta double-taps. Bite into crazy concoctions including cotton candy doughnuts decorated with a lolly and heaps of candy floss or bite into a fluffy crunch-filled KitKat and Lotus doughnut with a balancing chocolate act on top. Feeling even more adventurous? Try the candy rush box with Willy Wonka-inspired doughnuts complete with jelly babies and more fun toppings.
Open Sat-Thu noon-1am. Fri 1pm-1am. 4140 Prince Muqrin Ibn Abdulaziz Street, Al Nuzha District, instagram.com/capt.hanson.
Glaze Donut Boutique
Did someone say doughnut boutique? Glaze Donut Boutique was one of the first artisan doughnut venues to open in Riyadh. Introducing a more upmarket take on the classic doughnut, this hip joint has developed a loyal fan base. Popular
must-try’s on the menu include a doughnut with a lemon and rosewater-infused custard filling with a torched sugar crust. You can also choose from daring toppings like popcorn, chocolate pearls and turkey bacon. For special occasions, get a name emblazoned on the top of a doughnut along with some candles. Cake, who?
Open 10am-midnight. Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Road, Seetah Center, Al Mathar Ash Shamali, Riyadh 12312 instagram.com/glazedonuts.sa (011 214 9994).
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Say hi to another popular doughnut shop in Riyadh. Offering a selection of seasonal doughnuts (lemon and mango in summer), hi. is one of the go-to spots for artisan doughnuts in Riyadh. Try all-star flavours like kunafah, Lotus hypnosis and pretzel. You can also beat the heat with an ice cream doughnut sandwich.
Open daily 24 hours. Al Mohammadiyyah, instagram.com/hi.saudi (055 222 7423).
Randy’s Doughnuts
Randy’s Doughnuts was founded in 1952 in Los Angeles, and opened its doors in Riyadh in 2021 at Boulevard Riyadh City. Take a bite out of the classic maple, glazed or chocolate flavours. Randy’s Doughnuts also serves two Saudi-exclusive flavours: halawa bagara (cream fudge) or halawa tahinia (tahini). Head here for some top doughnuts in Riyadh.
Open daily 4pm-1am. Prince Turki Ibn Abdulaziz Al Awwal Road, Hittin, instagram.com/randysdonuts_sa.
Uptown Donuts
Looking for a cool spot to hang out? Uptown Donuts takes the cake (or rather the doughnut). Serving up everything, glazed rings, orange-flavoured treats and cinnamon twist doughnuts, perfectly paired with a signature drink. You likely don’t want to miss out on taking a bite into one of the best artisan doughnuts in Riyadh.
Open Sun-Wed 7am-11.30pm. Thu 7am-12.30am. Fri 4pm-12.30am. Sat 8am-12.30pm. Prince Nasir Bin Saud Bin Farhan Al Saud Street, instagram.com/uptowndonutsksa.
Doka Bakery House
Doka Bakery House serves mini doughnuts in a variety of flavours including pistachio, cheese, raspberry, lemon, Nutella and if you’re craving something savoury, za’atar. They might be small, but they promises to back a big flavour bunch. Beyond, some of the best doughnuts in Riyadh, you can head down for pastries, cakes and coffee.
Open Sat-Thu 7am-12.30am. Fri 10am-12.30am. Uthman Ibn Affan Road, Al Mughrizat, instagram.com/dokabakeryhouse.
Glaze Craze
Glaze Craze is a popular spot for artisan doughnuts in Riyadh. Serving doughnuts for every season, Glaze Craze offers summer options like peach beach and pineapple coconut. Have a soft spot for the classics? The eatery also has favourites like glazed chocolate, cinnamon and Lotus.
Open Mon-Wed 6.30am-12.30am. Thu-Fri 6.30am-1.30am. Sat 6.30am-12.30am. Sun 4.30pm-12.30am. 7089 Abi Bakr As Siddiq Rd, An Nada, glazecrazedonut.com (050 366 8032).
Doughnut Plant
New York’s popular doughnut spot is also a winner amongst the Riyadh crowd. Categories include yeast, gluten-free, cake, filled squares and dough seeds. Try the Valrhona chocolate, tres leches, coconut cream, crème brûlée and more of the tasty treats.
Open daily, 7am-11.45pm. Al Urubah Road, Ar Rahmaniyyah, doughnutplant.com.
DOH
Kuwait-based Doh has opened its doors in Riyadh. Dig into the cleverly named doughnuts like Kinder Crush, Big Mess, Tough Love and After Dark. The bright pink spot seems to be a hit among locals so get your cameras ready for the doughnuts and the vibrant interiors.
Open daily 6pm-midnight. Al Harith Ibn Zayd, Al Aqiq, instagram.com/doh.sa.
Donut Factory
Donut Factory serves delicious doughnuts in minimal, pastel pink minimalistic. You can taste a way through a range of flavours like pecan, chocolate hazelnut, crocan (a cream cheese mousse-filled doughnut) and more.
Open Sat-Wed 8am-midnight. Thu 8am-2am. Fri 12.45pm-2am. Prince Muhammad Ibn Saad Ibn Abdulaziz Road, instagram.com/donutsfactoryofficial.
Duck Donuts
Founded on the sandy beaches of the Outer Banks in Duck, North Carolina, Duck Doughnuts was the first fresh doughnut establishment in the area. Fast forward to 2022, the brand has more than 100 locations in the US and one lucky duckling in Saudi Arabia (sorry, not sorry). With a unique build-your-own-doughnut concept, you get to pick what topping, coating and drizzle to go on your freshly baked bare doughnut. The customisation makes it one of the best doughnuts in Riyadh.
Open Sat-Thu 7am-midnight. Fri 3pm-midnight. Centro An Nakhil, duckdonuts.com.
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