You’re either a yeast donut person or you’re not.
If you are, you’re chasing that light, airy bite that practically melts under a thin glaze.
If you’re not, you want something with more heft, a cake donut that holds its crumb.
In Palm Beach County, both styles show up in force, from longtime counters to trend-driven newcomers.
Using Yelp’s top local donut picks as a guide, here are some of the spots worth your time June 5 for celebrating National Donut Day.
My pick is still Jupiter Donuts, but depending on what you crave, there’s a place here that gets it right.
Dixie Highway Donuts, West Palm Beach
This year-old shop took Yelp’s top slot by focusing on classic yeast donuts made with a decades-old dough recipe. Expect traditional glazed, filled and frosted options done right, plus breakfast staples for a quick morning stop.
Via Yelp, Julie F in Pompano Beach wrote, “After seeing a bunch of droolworthy pictures online, we knew we had to come here and check them out.”
Details: 6108 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, dixiehighwaydonuts.com
Luke’s Donuts & Fried Chicken, Jupiter
Luke’s leans big on everything, from the oversized yeast-raised donuts to the lineup of crowd-pleasing flavors like maple bacon and banana pudding. Made fresh daily, the donuts hit that sweet spot between pillowy and indulgent. Bonus: There’s fried chicken if you want to justify it as a full meal.
Via Yelp, Melissa C in Palm Beach Gardens recently posted, “Was skeptical at first, why chicken and donuts?? But the chicken is quality, made to order and delicious.”
Details: 1695 W. Indiantown Road, Jupiter, lukesdixiedonuts.com
The Salty at CityPlace, West Palm Beach
For a more modern take, this Wynwood import leans into inventive toppings and chef-driven combinations, from white chocolate tres leches to seasonal flavors. It’s a go-to if you want something beyond the traditional glazed.
Yelper Patricia H from Delray Beach had this to say: “The West Palm Beach location is on another level. The vibe, the freshness, the flavors… everything is just unmatched.”
Details: 460 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach, saltydonut.com
Duck Donuts, Royal Palm Beach
Nationally known for its build-your-own concept, Duck Donuts serves warm donuts made to order, then finished with your choice of coatings, toppings and drizzles. It’s a crowd-pleaser if you want customization.
Elite-status Yelper Renee R from Wellington said, “I saw her hand dipping each donut and my mind was blown. I had no idea how they were created…Such a nice surprise.”
Details: 11051 Southern Blvd., Royal Palm Beach, duckdonuts.com
Jupiter Donuts in Royal Palm Beach
A local staple with a loyal following, Jupiter Donuts delivers oversized, yeast-raised classics alongside rotating specialty options like maple bacon bars and cronuts. Expect big, fluffy textures and a wide variety made fresh daily. Among its five Palm Beach County locations, Royal Palm Beach scored Yelp’s shout out.
Elite Yelper Jeffrey B in Wellington said, “Wow, what an eclectic variety of the craziest donuts I’ve ever seen. Delicious, dangerous they are so good. I recommend run there. You’ll need to burn the calories.”
Details: Multiple locations, jupiterdonuts.com
Dixie Cream Donuts, West Palm Beach
Dixie Cream Donuts leans into old-school comfort with a deep bench of yeast-raised classics and over-the-top specialties, from maple bacon to banana pudding. Everything is made fresh daily, with that soft, airy texture that practically melts. It’s a new West Palm location with a nearly century-old donut pedigree behind it.
Lake Worth Elite Yelper Trami N visited late May and said, “Holy holy cow. This place has the most buttery soft donuts you can have, like a crisp outside to soft inside.”
Details: 4833 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, dixiecreamdonut.com
Diana Biederman is the Palm Beach Post’s food and dining reporter. Connect via dbiederman@pbpost.com. Subscribe today and sign up for our free At the Table weekly newsletter.
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