The Best Little Donut Shop In Cincinnati You Have Yet To Try

Discovering "new to you" places in a city you're already familiar with is always an exciting experience. Whether you travel to a new part of town, or hear about a certain spot and seek it out, Cincinnati is filled with these hidden gems that house something delicious. Located on the east side of town, Marcella's Doughnuts & Bakery may not be on your radar yet, but it should be. This is the best little donut shop in Cincinnati you have yet to try, and if you have tried it, you know that it truly is a sweet gem in our city.

Marcella's is a delicious, family-owned bakery with three east side locations in Amelia, Eastgate, and Mt. Carmel.

Known for their fresh, homemade donuts made the old-fashioned way, Marcella's fries about 4,000 donuts a day to please their hungry customers. They offer all of the classic favorites, and also one-of-a-kind creations you'll definitely want to try.

When you walk into the donut shop, you'll first smell the sugary sweetness, and then notice the variety of donuts in the case before you.

Definitely don't go in expecting your choice to be an easy one. No matter your preference or craving, Marcella's has you covered. Go with a classic glazed, or try something more inventive like the bacon-topped donut, shown above.

Another bakery specialty is something you can't find everywhere - the melt-in-your-mouth cronut.

The cronut is a wonderful combination of a donut and a croissant, with layers of flaky dough, sweet cream, and perfect sweetness in every bite. If you have a sweet tooth, one bite and you'll be in heaven.

You're welcome to walk into Marcella's for just one donut, but chances are you'll walk out with a box stuffed with one of everything.

The good thing is, it's always easy to find someone to share with, and you can't go wrong with any of the sweet donut options. Marcella's is open for individual donut needs, boxes for a work meeting or classroom, and even catering. If you haven't visited this east side donut destination, plan on trying it soon.

The sweet treats from Marcella's are some of the best in Cincinnati and if you have yet to taste them for yourself, it's time to add this little donut shop and bakery to your list of must-tries. Are you already familiar with this east side shop? What's your favorite donut? Let us know in the comments!

Marcella's Doughnuts & Bakery has three locations in Amelia, Mt. Carmel, and Eastgate, and their hours vary. For exact addresses, hours, and more information on the bakery, visit its website here and follow along on Facebook here.

And if you need even more donuts in your life, be sure to check out the donut trail near Cincinnati, featured in a previous article here.