The 5 Best Doughnuts Around Wheeling

For a morning treat or a perfect dessert, nothing beats a fresh doughnut. The Best of the Ohio Valley Readers' Choice 2025 recognizes these five local businesses—from grocery store bakeries to specialty mobile units—for serving the region's top-rated rings of fried dough.

Riesbeck’s Food Markets

Riesbeck’s Food Markets earns high praise for its in-house Bakery, which consistently delivers fresh, ready-to-eat doughnuts. The convenience of a full-service supermarket combined with a focus on fresh daily baking makes it a staple stop for many local families. Their selection typically includes classic Yeast Raised Doughnuts in iced varieties, glazed rings, and perhaps unique seasonal flavors, offering reliable quality and value.

Fat Apple Bakery

While the Fat Apple Bakery is renowned for its wide array of sweets and pastries, its inclusion on the doughnut list confirms the popularity of its fried treats. Customers often find traditional, scratch-made cake and raised doughnuts alongside their famous gourmet caramel apples and pies. This Bridgeport bakery is a local favorite for high-quality, comforting baked goods that deliver on classic flavor.

So Nuts 4 Donuts

So Nuts 4 Donuts is a locally owned and operated donut truck that brings delicious, specialized doughnuts directly to the Ohio Valley. They are unique for serving mini-doughnuts, hot and made-to-order, often utilizing an automated donut robot for perfect consistency. Their menu features fun coatings and toppings like Cinnamon and Brown Sugar, Cookies and Cream, and Fruity Pebble, offering a delightful and fresh twist on the classic treat.

Euphoric Doughnuts

Euphoric Doughnuts has quickly established itself as a luxury doughnut brand, offering an elevated and artisanal take on the classic dessert. They intentionally avoid the basics, focusing instead on unique, gourmet, and often complex flavor combinations that rotate monthly. Known for their high-quality ingredients and culinary creativity, Euphoric Doughnuts offers a superior flavor experience, blending delicious doughnuts with craft coffee in a modern, bright atmosphere.

Yorkville Bakery

Yorkville Bakery is a traditional neighborhood bakery celebrated for its classic baked goods, including a strong showing in the doughnut category. Patrons can order items like Specialty Doughnuts and filled varieties like Cream Sticks, all crafted with the care of a classic small-town bakery. The quality of their traditional recipes and commitment to local service makes them a highly valued stop for fresh, comforting treats.

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