Upstate New York mornings practically beg for a warm, homemade doughnut alongside your first cup of coffee. While we are famous nationwide for our autumnal blessing called a “cider doughnut,” there’s no shortage of other irresistible varieties.

Here’s a short list of some of the most mouthwatering doughnut shops in Upstate New York. Go ahead and try them all.

Serres Donut Shop

Family-owned and operated in Central New York since 1981. Very creative in their doughnut inventions. Locals favor the marble donut and the peanut doughnut. Also try the Kiggly, an elongated iced donut akin to the famous Long Johns found in the Lancaster area of the Pennsylvania Dutch country.

Address: 135 W. Manlius St., East Syracuse

Ecklof Bakery

An original Swedish “by scratch” bakery, now more than 50 y

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