Doughnut worry! We’ve rounded up some of the best places in Canberra for you to get delicious doughnuts from.
I still remember when Geoff from Bombolini Doughnuts delivered a box of his amazing creations to me before he launched. Since then, Canberrans have gone crazy for Geoff’s creations and he often sells out. Flavours regularly change but can include lime and white choc, blueberry cheesecake, vanilla and wild flowers and more. Bombolini also have vegan and gluten free options! You can get Bombolini Doughnuts from the Capital Region Farmers Market at Epic on Saturdays and Southside Farmers Markets on Sundays. Bombolini Doughnuts also pop up at different events including The Forage and they’re stocked in some supermarkets in Canberra. Follow them on Facebook or Instagram to see their weekly flavours and to find out where else you can find them.
Doughnut Department is a stylish café at No Name Lane in the City and has a selection of delicious yeast raised, hand-cut doughnuts. Their doughnuts are made daily with love! Think chocolate cacao nibs with sea salt, matcha and lemon + basil. They also have some vegan options. Their doughnuts look just as gorgeous as the interior of the café and they use Six8 Coffee so you can enjoy an equally amazing coffee with your doughnut.
These European artisan doughnuts come in two flavours – filled nutella or filled jam. They can be found at local markets including the Old Bus Depot Markets on Sundays. Not only are the doughnuts delicious, Krofne is also a social enterprise that provides employment to teenagers and young adults with special needs. It’s an amazing business and when you buy their doughnuts you know that it’s making a difference. They will also be at Belconnen Fresh Food Markets on various dates from 26th November until Christmas. Eve. Find out more on their Facebook page.
You can now get a bunch of doughnuts delivered to your door or spoil a loved one with a special delivery! The Bunched Co is a new Canberra-based business in that delivers bunches of Nutella-filled donuts, glazed doughnuts or sprinkled ones. The Nutella bunch comes with a personalised syringe that’s filled with Nutella and they also deliver choc-coated strawberry bunches. I’ve tried the strawberries and recently ordered a bunch of Nutella doughnuts for my sister-in-law to congratulate her for finishing her Masters. She absolutely loved them! Apparently they’re also really good warmed up with some ice cream and a glass of whiskey 😉 You can email The Bunched Co. at thebunchedco@gmail.com or check them out on Facebook or Instagram.
These cute baby doughnuts otherwise known as Ciambelle Bambino, can be ordered off the menu at Capitol Bar and Grill, located at QT Canberra. They’re covered in cinnamon sugar and you get syringes filled with delicious flavours, including vanilla custard and strawberry jam so you can fill them yourself! You also get a little bowl of honey from their very own rooftop beehive.
This pop up doughnut stand appears in different shopping centres around Canberra but has recently secured a long-term pop up at Westfield Belconnen! You can find them outside Liquorland near the Fresh Produce Precinct. They have a range of filled and glazed donuts for you to choose from and you can order the glazed ones online for delivery. They have flavours like Golden Gaytime, salted caramel and apple and cinnamon.
Veganarchy supplies their vegan treats to various cafes in Canberra and can be found at a range of markets on the weekend, including The Old Bus Depot Markets. They have a range of delicious looking glazed and filled vegan doughnuts for you to choose from!
Some of the doughnuts listed can also found in cafes and grocery stores in Canberra so contact the businesses to find out if they are stocked at a location near you!
Have we missed your favourite doughnuts? Let us know in the comments.
Amelia Bidgood
Amelia is the Founder and Editor of Eat Canberra and the Founder and Managing Director of Eat Canberra Food Tours. She's a qualified journalist, presenter, freelance writer and also runs a boutique communications agency working with small business owners on all things social media, content creation and marketing. She's taught cheesemaking classes, judged hospitality and tourism awards, completed the WSET Level 1 Award In Wines, loves to cook and has travelled to 23 countries. She's also passionate about mental health and has recently started studying to become a Counsellor.