People have strong opinions about donuts… baked, yeasted, filled, frosted. There are so many different options and we all have our favorite. The next time you’re visiting Green Bay and the craving for a donut hits you, we hope you’ll try one of the places on this list!
Uncle Mike’s Bake Shoppe
2999 East Mason Street, Green Bay/1840 Dickinson Rd, De Pere, WI 54115
Photo Courtesy of Uncle Mike's Bake Shoppe
Uncle Mike’s Bake Shoppe is going to be most people’s first choice when it’s time for a donut run. Why? Because they have SO many flavors of donuts, danish, and morning buns (and don’t even get us started on their award-winning kringle). But sticking with just the donut options, you can usually find frosted rings, glazed rings, filled long johns, bismarks, persians, and cronuts (a perfect marriage of donut and croissant). You’re really going to struggle to pick a favorite. Maybe just go ahead and buy two or three to be on the safe side. 😉
Neighborhood Nancy’s
1489 Fernando Drive, De Pere
Photo Courtesy of Neighborhood Nancy's
Sometimes, the best treats come from an “if you know you know” kind of situation, which is exactly how we would describe Neighborhood Nancy’s. In order to snag some of these delicious donuts, you have to wait for one of the “Driveway Donut Days” and place an order via the form on their Instagram page. The donuts are described as “darn good donuts with darn good ingredients” and her loyal customers would 100% agree with that statement!
Naturally Delightful
2331 Velp Avenue, Suite A, Green Bay
Next on our round-up is Naturally Delightful, a locally-owned bakery specializing in vegan, soy-free, and gluten-free goodies like cakes, pies, cookies, and of course, donuts. Their regular donut menu includes favorites like chocolate with ganache, cookies ‘n cream, lemon blueberry glazed, triple chocolate, and more. However, they’re always whipping up seasonal flavors for visitors to try, like their apple cider and pumpkin donuts!
Boba Bae
2321 South Oneida Street, Green Bay
Photo Courtesy of Boba Bae
Have you heard of mochi donuts? If not, you are in for a real treat… literally! Mochi donuts are made from glutinous rice flour (called mochico flour), which gives them a little extra chew and stretch. The dough is shaped into a bubble ring and then deep-fried until it’s crispy on the outside. Then, it gets glazed and topped! Boba Bae has a rotating mix of flavors to choose from, but some faves are White Chocolate Fruity Pebbles, Chocolate Oreo, and Brûlée.
Delilah’s
115 North Adams Street, Green Bay
This is a bit of a wildcard pick since Delilah’s is not a bakery but hear us out. Their Baby D’s mini donuts are singlehandedly worth a visit (and everything else on their menu is incredible, too). These little mini donuts are fried and dusted with a finger-licking good mix of cinnamon sugar. They’re served warm and technically, they’re designed for the entire table to share but you will probably end up fighting over them. Best to just order a few servings right away!
Webster Avenue Market
1220 South Webster Avenue, Green Bay
If you enjoy a classic Milwaukee-style cruller, you need to go to Webster Avenue Market (affectionately called “The WAM” by locals). If you aren’t familiar, Milwaukee-style crullers are based on a German and Dutch recipe that is heartier than the more traditional French-style cruller. Plus, you can feel good about getting them at Webster Avenue Market because they have been a family-owned neighborhood grocer for twenty years and they make all their own donuts fresh in their deli. That’s rare to see these days!
Seasonal Options
If you’re visiting Green Bay in the fall, you’re in luck. We have several apple orchards that offer freshly made cider donuts that you can enjoy while you hang out or you can take a bunch home with you (we recommend doing both).
Misty Ridge Orchard
N5126 Advent Road, De Pere
Misty Ridge is open Saturdays and Sundays from late August through the beginning of November (check their Facebook page for updates on when they’re open for the season). Inside the main building, you can find bagged apples, local goodies, and hot cider donuts. Pro tip: order the “Donut Supreme” and your donut will come topped with caramel and sprinkles or nuts. Their caramel is made from scratch in their bakery and it is delicious!
Blaser's Acres
2544 Lineville Road, Green Bay
Another great option for fall-flavored donuts is Blaser’s Acres in Suamico. They host a Fall Pumpkin Festival from mid-September through Halloween with a corn maze, hay rides, bounce houses, and lots of sweet treats! Their donuts are also made fresh on site, with several flavors to choose from. We recommend enjoying a “walking around” donut and then also taking a six pack home with you to nibble on later!
Is your mouth watering yet? We would love to know where you go when you have a donut craving in Green Bay. Let us know over on our Facebook page!
