Best Hanukkah Donuts & Sufganiyot in NYC (2026)
Classic sufganiyot, creative boxes, neighborhood bakeries and gluten-free options worth seeking out.
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A good Hanukkah donut doesn't need much decoration. Give us tender dough, a generous pocket of jam and enough powdered sugar to make eating it in a dark coat a questionable decision. There's still room on the table for pistachio cream, chocolate and a box of flavors everyone insists on cutting in half.
This guide covers Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens, from classic sufganiyot and creative boxes to gluten-free and pareve options. We didn't find a Bronx pick we could stand behind yet.
Hanukkah 2026 begins at sundown on Friday, December 4, and ends after nightfall on Saturday, December 12. That Friday start matters. Bakeries that close for Shabbat shut early on December 4 and stay closed on December 5 and 12, so get your first-night box in the morning.
All 15 Bakeries at a Glance
| Bakery | Area | Kosher | How to order |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michaeli Bakery | Lower East Side, Upper East Side | Certified (IKC) | Walk in early |
| Breads Bakery | Six Manhattan and Brooklyn locations | Not certified | In store or holiday preorder |
| Orwashers | Upper East Side, Upper West Side | Not certified | Preorder now, pickup from December 3 |
| William Greenberg Desserts | Upper East Side, Upper West Side | Certified (NKS) | Order once the holiday window opens |
| Queens Pita Bakery | Kew Gardens Hills | Certified (Vaad Harabonim of Queens) | Call or walk in |
| Sababa Bakery | Gravesend | Kosher | Order online or walk in |
| Fan-Fan Doughnuts | Bedford-Stuyvesant, Manhattan pickup at Mijo | Not certified | Preorder |
| Sesame | Borough Park, Flatbush | Certified (NKS) | Walk in, and go early |
| Doughnut Plant | Lower East Side, Upper East Side, Prospect Heights, Long Island City | Certified (IKC), dairy | Preorder recommended |
| Dough Doughnuts | Flatiron, Upper West Side, Astoria | Certified (IKC), dairy | Check your branch |
| Taste of Israel | Midwood | Certified (Chizuk Hadas) | Call 347-554-8133 |
| Modern Bread & Bagel | Upper West Side, Upper East Side, Midtown East, Chelsea | Certified (IKC) | Preorder or walk in |
| By the Way Bakery | Upper West Side, Upper East Side | OK-certified in sealed packaging only | Preorder 24 hours ahead |
| My Most Favorite Food | Long Island City | Certified (OK), pareve | Preorder required |
| Daily Provisions | Union Square, Upper West Side | Not certified | Check for its return |
Best Hanukkah Donuts in NYC
Classic jelly and mixed boxes come first, followed by the more creative options.
Michaeli Bakery
115A Division St, New York, NY 10002, USA
Michaeli's strawberry jam sufganiyah is the one to beat: light, traditional and not buried under toppings. Last year's richer fillings included dulce de leche, halva and pistachio, plus sfenj, the Maghrebi-style donut. Details: Lower East Side and Upper East Side. Walk in early, since sales have been first-come, first-served. Both shops are closed Saturdays.
Breads Bakery
18 E 16th St, New York, NY 10003, USA
Breads is the easy one-stop box for a gathering. Strawberry is the bestseller, and last year's lineup added chocolate, vanilla, mango and pistachio at every location. Details: Union Square, Lincoln Square, Upper East Side, Rockefeller Center, Bryant Park and Brooklyn Bridge Park. Buy in store or use the holiday preorder page when it opens. Breads isn't kosher certified.
Orwashers
308 E 78th St, New York, NY 10075, USA
Orwashers is for anyone who hears "Hanukkah donut" and pictures raspberry jelly under powdered sugar. Its hand-filled donuts are there if someone wants chocolate or a different jam. Details: Upper East Side and Upper West Side. Preorders are open now, with pickup starting Thursday, December 3.
William Greenberg Desserts
1100 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10028, USA
This is the host gift that doesn't need explaining: a box of 12 with housemade raspberry jam and powdered sugar. It's one flavor, done well, from a kosher bakery that's been around since 1946. Details: Upper East Side and Upper West Side. It's a Hanukkah-only item, so order once the holiday window opens.
Queens Pita Bakery
68-34 Main St, Kew Gardens Hills, NY 11367, USA
If you're in central Queens, start here before planning a trip into Manhattan. Past selections have mixed jelly and cream with halva and caramel, which makes for an easy family box. Details: Kew Gardens Hills. Call 718-263-8000 for larger orders. It's closed Saturdays, so check Friday hours for December 4.
Sababa Bakery
540 Kings Hwy, Brooklyn, NY 11223, USA
Sababa is the value pick, with minis at $2.50 and full-size donuts at $3.50 last year. Strawberry jelly, custard and dulce de leche keep the box familiar, and minis are great after a big dinner. Details: Gravesend. Order online or call 718-382-1100. It closes at 3 p.m. on Fridays and is closed Saturdays.
Fan-Fan Doughnuts
448 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238, USA
Fan-Fan makes the most inventive holiday box in the city, and last year's included strawberry-sumac jam and labneh cheesecake with baklava crunch. There was also a box of classics for traditionalists. Details: Bedford-Stuyvesant. Preorder ahead. Last year, Manhattan pickup at Mijo at Pier 57 needed two days' notice. The kitchen handles nuts.
Sesame
5024 13th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11219, USA
Sesame has a huge following among Brooklyn's kosher bakery regulars, and a Hanukkah run here is a real event. The range goes from raspberry and caramel to lemon meringue and pistachio. Details: Borough Park and Flatbush. Walk in early, since the full menu has only run for about two weeks. Both shops are closed Saturdays.
Doughnut Plant
379 Grand St, New York, NY 10002, USA
Doughnut Plant's sufganiyot aren't the powdered kind. Last year's were blackberry jam-filled with vanilla bean, marzipan or pistachio glaze, plus a $55 menorah-shaped donut. Details: Lower East Side, Upper East Side, Prospect Heights and Long Island City. Preorder and confirm your shop has them. The regular range is kosher dairy and egg-free.
Dough Doughnuts
14 West 19th Street at, 5th Ave, New York, NY 10011, USA
Dough's big brioche donuts suit anyone who'd rather have chocolate than jelly. Its Hanukkah boxes change each year, but they've included berry jam alongside chocolate halva and Nutella. Details: Flatiron, Upper West Side and Astoria. Check your branch for this year's box. Regular donuts are kosher dairy.
Taste of Israel
1322 Avenue M, Brooklyn, NY 11230, USA
This kosher candy, nut and dried fruit shop isn't a donut cafe, but its owner has made sufganiyot by hand. Last year's fillings ran from jelly and custard to Dubai chocolate, Lotus and Oreo. Details: Midwood. Call 347-554-8133 to ask which fillings are running and how far ahead to order.
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Gluten-Free, Pareve and Alternatives
Gluten-free, dairy-free and pareve are different requirements, so match the bakery to the guest and check the exact product if someone has an allergy.
Modern Bread & Bagel
472 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10024, USA
This is our first stop for gluten-free sufganiyot, with a whole menu that's gluten-free and nut-free. Last year's brioche donuts came filled with raspberry jam or chocolate ganache. Details: Upper West Side, Upper East Side, Midtown East and Chelsea. Preorder online or check your branch, and ask about dairy if that matters.
By the Way Bakery
2440 Broadway, New York, NY 10024, USA
By the Way's small raspberry jam donuts are baked, not fried, so treat them as an alternative to a classic sufganiyah. Everything's gluten-free and dairy-free, but it isn't vegan, since the bakery uses eggs. Details: Upper West Side and Upper East Side. Preorder 24 hours ahead. If you need OK certification, ask for sealed packaging when you order.
My Most Favorite Food
37-22 13th St, Long Island City, NY 11101, USA
This is the pick for planned gatherings that need pareve sufganiyot, in raspberry or apricot, full size or mini. They contain eggs, so they aren't vegan. Details: Long Island City. Preorder online for pickup or delivery. Last year's order window ran only through the holiday itself.
Daily Provisions
103 E 19th St, New York, NY 10003, USA
Daily Provisions stretches the definition of a Hanukkah donut, and that's the appeal. Its holiday cruller is jam-filled and rolled in lemon-infused sugar. Details: Union Square and Upper West Side. Look for its return, since regular crullers on the menu don't mean the Hanukkah version is back.
Good to Know
- Keep at least half the box classic. A few richer fillings go a long way after dinner.
- Plan on one donut per person. Add a few extras, or buy minis if there's other dessert. For a tasting, cut several flavors into quarters.
- Pair nearby shops. Michaeli and Doughnut Plant make an easy Lower East Side run. On the Upper West Side, try Orwashers against a Daily Provisions cruller if it's back.
- Go to Doughnuts Go Global. Fany Gerson and Caroline Schiff give live demonstrations at the Marlene Meyerson JCC on Sunday, December 6, from 7–8:30 p.m., with Pati Jinich moderating. Registration is through the JCC.
Baking more for the season? See our guide to the best NYC bakeries for holiday desserts.
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