City Donuts of Orange Beach Ranks Second Best in the USA

OBA Staff • June 22, 2025

City Donuts stands out for fresh, handmade quality

City Donuts of Orange Beach Ranks Second Best in the USA

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — City Donuts in Orange Beach has been named the second-best donut shop in the United States. The honor came from USA Today’s 2024 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, which recognize top food spots across the country.

The local favorite placed just behind Donald’s Donuts of Zanesville, Ohio. USA Today’s travel experts selected 20 nominees, and the public voted to choose the top 10. Winners were announced earlier this month.

City Donuts opened in 2013 and has built a strong reputation for fresh, handmade donuts, ice cream, and boba drinks. It is known for its wide selection, friendly staff, and late-night hours during tourist season.

The shop has become a must-stop for vacationers along the Alabama Gulf Coast. Many visitors say they return year after year for their favorite donuts. Locals love the quality and convenience of having the shop close to home.

Here is the full list of the top 10 winners in the USA Today’s 2024 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards Best Donut Shop category:

Donald’s Donuts – Zanesville, Ohio
City Donuts – Orange Beach, Alabama
Back Door Donuts – Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts
Round Rock Donuts – Round Rock, Texas
Duck Donuts – Multiple locations
Cardigan Donuts – Minneapolis, Minnesota
Benny’s Donuts – Corvallis, Oregon
Stan’s Donuts & Coffee – Chicago, Illinois
Amy’s Donuts – Colorado Springs, Colorado
Mama Crockett’s Cider Donuts – Lynchburg, Virginia

Each shop was praised for its creativity, taste, and quality. Voters picked places that offered something unique, from secret recipes to regional flavors.

City Donuts is located at the Publix Shopping Center at 26651 Perdido Beach Boulevard, at the corner of Orange Beach Blvd. The shop is open daily, and hours may vary during the off-season.

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