Best Donuts in Evanston, IL
The 11 top-rated donuts in Evanston, IL, ranked by flavor score.
The top choice is donuts (all varieties) at Backlot Coffee (2006 Central St), with a flavor score of 89 out of 100 from 48 diner ratings. Flavor scores come from what real diners say in their reviews. Last updated August 27, 2026. How flavor scores work →
- Ranked #1At Backlot Coffee2006 Central St
Old fashioned donuts are praised for their excellent taste and texture, making them a must-try for visitors.
- Ranked #2At Tag's Bakery - Evanston2010 Central St
The donuts are praised for their freshness and variety, with favorites including chocolate glazed and sugar donuts.
- Ranked #3At Bennison's Bakery1000 Davis St
- Ranked #4At Bennison's Bakery1000 Davis St
The donuts are praised for their delicious flavors, including chocolate glazed and red velvet, with a perfect texture and cream cheese frosting.
- Ranked #5At Backlot Coffee2006 Central St
- Ranked #6At Bennison's Bakery1000 Davis St
- Ranked #7At The Brothers K Coffeehouse500 Main St
Donuts are praised for their taste and variety, but some found them overpriced or lacking in freshness.
- Ranked #8At Bennison's Bakery1000 Davis St
The red velvet donuts are praised for their flavor and cream cheese frosting, though some found them dry and lacking moisture.
- Ranked #9At Bennison's Bakery1000 Davis St
- Ranked #10At Baskin-Robbins782 N Laramie Ave