There are your regular, everyday donuts, and then there are special donuts—donuts that go above and beyond a consumer’s expectations of what a donut should look like, and how they should taste. Glazed & Confused in Syracuse firmly falls within the latter category. For over five years, it has been serving artisan donuts that are so good that visitors might never want to go to Dunkin’ Donuts again. They might just make the best donut in Syracuse. To learn more about the best donut in Syracuse, New York, keep reading, below.

Glazed & Confused was opened in the fall of 2017 and created by the husband and wife duo of Paul and Sarah Valenti.

The shop found instant success. On its opening day, it sold over 1,000 donuts within its first hour!

Donut flavors at the shop have included such out-of-the-box delicacies as Sea Salt Caramel Apple and a cereal donut that is comprised of vanilla cake, honey glaze, and fruity pebbles.

Glazed & Confused also has up for offer both vegan and gluten-free donuts. There’s something for everyone here!

The store is open from seven in the morning to two in the afternoon on Tuesdays through Fridays, and from eight in the morning to one in the afternoon on Saturday and Sundays.

With all of that said, the shop shuts its doors after it sells out of donuts, so it’s better to get there on the earlier side!

For a truly special, bespoke donut experience, it's worth traveling near or far to Glazed & Confused in Syracuse. Trust us, visitors will not be disappointed - there's a reason it's considered the best donut in Syracuse, New York. It might just change the way many think about what is even possible to do with the humble donut. While in the Syracuse area, why not also check out Green Lakes State Park, which we think has the best events of any state park in New York. And for those looking for a place to stay in Syracuse, we recommend Marriott Syracuse Downtown.