Glazed & Confused: Where to Get the Best Doughnuts in Newcastle

Krispy Kreme, Eldon Square

You can’t beat Krispy Kreme when it comes to sweet, doughy delights. Renowned across the globe for their iconic selection of sweet treats and their beloved feast boxes, this lovely little kiosk inside Eldon Square is the perfect place to chow down on some seriously tasty stuff. Whether you’re after strawberry sprinkles, cinnamon swirls or original glazed rings, you’ll find it all at this doughnut mecca.

Sweet Dreams Dessert Café, St. Andrew’s Street

Sweet Dreams certainly lives up to its name with a huge menu of sweet treats including – of course – doughnuts. There are nine different doughnut varieties to choose from – including salted caramel, white choc sprinkles and Aero mint – and their Nutella-filled mini doughnuts are perfect for sharing… or not!

Deep North, Dean Street

Tynemouth-born bakery set up a second shop on Dean Street in 2023 and we’ve been raving about their delicious doughnuts ever since. The Simpsons-inspired Homer doughnut topped with pink icing and sprinkles is a must-try but we’re big fans of the simple yet delicious brown butter and salt doughnut. They’ve even got a range of doughnut-scented candles crafted by local candlemakers Hot Wax!

Kaspa’s, Clayton Street

With sundaes, cakes and crepes galore, retro dessert parlour Kaspa’s is heaven for those with a sweet tooth, but we’re hear to shout about its doughnuts! There’s lots of flavours to try – from banoffee to Jammie Dodger – and they do a great line of plant-based cronuts for vegan diners too (we’re crazy about the pistachio cronut!).

Batch’d, Eldon Square

Ideal for a mid-shopping snack, Batch’d serve up all kinds of tempting doughnut varieties from the classic sprinkles to the indulgent Kinder Bueno, plus seasonal specials like their popular Eastertime Cream Egg doughnut. Why not get one of their four-doughnut boxes and try a few?

Greggs, Multiple Locations

The doughnuts of champions! It wouldn't be a sweet treat list without mentioning one of the city's most famous exports and Greggs have an incredible 12 stores in Newcastle city centre alone, so you’re never too far away from their pillowy-soft doughnuts. Their glazed ring doughnut is simple but delicious and if the sound of a hand-dipped caramel custard doesn’t get your taste buds going, then there’s definitely something wrong! You simply can’t knock Greggs’ trusty jam doughnuts though – pair with a lovely flat white and you’re on to a winner.

Whether you’re after a classic jam doughnut or something a little more indulgent, you’re bound to find a sweet treat to suit at one of the Newcastle doughnut hotspots above. Happy Doughnut Week!

Main image: Deep North