The best donuts on Vancouver Island

Most of these shops bake in small batches and close early. Go before noon.

A box of sprinkled and chocolate donuts

South Island · Victoria & Saanich

Sidney Bakery

Sidney

Hours

Tue–Sat 8–5

What to order

What people say

“Legitimately one of the best donuts I've ever had in my life.”
“Feels like an old small town bakery and the prices are amazing.”

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A cinnamon sugar donut with a cup of coffee

Central Island · Cowichan to Coombs

Empire Doughnuts

Old Farm Market, Duncan

Hours

Wed–Sun 9–4

What to order

What people say

“Very airy, soft but not too fried or oily.”
“Donuts are amazing and everyone that works there is so friendly.”

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Milk Jam Donuts

Downtown Nanaimo

Hours

Wed–Sat 10–2

What to order

What people say

“Tart, smooth curd in a perfectly light brioche. Phenomenal donut”
“They have the coolest unique flavors”

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Billy G's Doughnut Shop

Coombs

Hours

Daily 10–5

What to order

What people say

“Fresh, have tasty toppings and very good value”
“An almost perfect balance of sweet to cake texture.”

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A bakery case full of donuts

Up Island · Alberni to Campbell River

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