Posted in Delaware
March 19, 2017
There’s Nothing Better Than This Mouthwatering Donut Trail In Delaware
I love breakfast and I love dessert, so it isn’t a surprise that I absolutely love donuts! I think most people are with me on that, too – it’s hard to find someone who doesn’t appreciate a fresh donut right from the oven or fryer, frosted or plain, served up with a good cup of coffee. There are great donut shops all over the state, so check out our Delaware Donut Trail and spend a day or two deciding which Delaware donut shop is your absolute favorite.
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It'll take you from Elsmere down to Selbyville, before ending in the great town of Milton.


Serpe & Sons reopened after a fire destroyed much of the historic bakery in 2015, and they're right back to serving up some of the best donuts in the state. Start your donut trail trip off right at this landmark and grab yourself one of their famous cream donuts.
Serpe & Sons Bakery, 1411 Kirkwood Hwy, Elsmere, DE 19805
Serpe & Sons Bakery, 1411 Kirkwood Hwy, Elsmere, DE 19805


Duck Donuts is relatively new to Main St. The Donut Shop is originally from Duck, North Carolina, hence the name. They are popular with the college crowd and serve up fresh, hot sugary donuts every day. They're well known for their bacon donut, so be sure to try that!
Duck Donuts, 145 E Main St, Newark, DE 19711
Duck Donuts, 145 E Main St, Newark, DE 19711


The Cider donuts here are my favorite, but the fresh chocolate frosted ones are amazing, too! This donut shop is in the New Castle Farmers Market and is one of my favorites in the state!
New Castle Farmers Market, 110 N Dupont Hwy, New Castle, DE 19720
New Castle Farmers Market, 110 N Dupont Hwy, New Castle, DE 19720


The Drunk'n Baker is on Main St in Smyrna and has been drawing people into the bakery with the smells of fresh coffee and hot donuts for years. This is one donut shop that you really cannot skip.
The Drunk'n Baker, 1 N Main St, Smyrna, DE 19977
The Drunk'n Baker, 1 N Main St, Smyrna, DE 19977


It's worth a trip into Spence's to try some of the Amish donuts (or the mini donuts!) that are made fresh daily. Do some shopping while you're here, too - Spence's has everything you could be looking for!
Spence's Bazaar & Auction, 550 S New St, Dover, DE 19904
Spence's Bazaar & Auction, 550 S New St, Dover, DE 19904


You will find a mix of classic and creative donuts at Laurel Coffee Shop, where they make them fresh every morning. Try something new or enjoy an old favorite - no matter which donuts you try here, you will be well on your way to sugary, fluffy heaven.
Laurel Coffee Shop, 215 E Market St, Laurel, DE 19956
Laurel Coffee Shop, 215 E Market St, Laurel, DE 19956


The Selbyville Location is the newest spot where you can grab Fractured Prune donuts. The small chain has been spreading throughout the DelMarVa region for a few years, and they keep on growing because they serve up absolutely amazing donuts. Try them out in Selbyville!
Fractured Prune, 36666 W Bluewater Run, Selbyville, DE 19975
Fractured Prune, 36666 W Bluewater Run, Selbyville, DE 19975


Dorman's Donut Shop in Lewes is a great place to grab breakfast, because in addition to fresh and hot donuts, you can get a breakfast sandwich piled high in a glazed donut bun. Talk about indulgent! Try this donut shop out next time you're on your way to the beaches.
Dorman's Donut Shoppe, 33247 Fairfield Rd, Lewes, DE 19958
Dorman's Donut Shoppe, 33247 Fairfield Rd, Lewes, DE 19958


Not only does Gooey Donuts serve up amazing, hot, fresh and delicious donuts every single day, they also run so many community-centric programs it's hard to keep track. From their "Milton Gift Box" outside the store to the Fireman Board where patrons can buy a donut for a local firefighter, plus all of the food drives they host, a trip to Gooey Donuts supports not just local business, but helps improve the charming town of Milton. Stop by and see what they have going on!
Gooey Donuts, 108 Broadkill Rd, Milton, DE 19968
Gooey Donuts, 108 Broadkill Rd, Milton, DE 19968
Well – I know what my next road trip is! If you mix these places into our Delaware Foodie Road Trip, you’ll have one satisfying weekend!