Best Donuts Restaurants in Lower West Side
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Panadería Nuevo Leon
Massive pan dulce variety with proven, repeatable freshness at scale.
Notable Picks
8.4
A high-volume Pilsen panadería where the case runs deep with fresh pan dulce, and the move is building a mixed tray of conchas, empanadas, and cookies that still taste right hours later. It’s a grab-a-tray, grab-the-tongs kind of place—fast, efficient, and built for repeat visits and weekend rituals.
Must-Try Dishes:
Conchas (including vegan options), Rosca de Reyes (seasonal), Marranitos (molasses pig cookies)
What Makes it Special: Massive pan dulce variety with proven, repeatable freshness at scale.
Worthy Picks
7.9
A long-running neighborhood bakery that still earns stops for classic cake donuts and seasonal paczki—more old-school case than trend bakery. It’s best when you go early, pick one donut style plus one filled treat, and let simplicity do the work.
Must-Try Dishes:
Old-fashioned cake donut, Paczki, Cheese Danish
What Makes it Special: A classic bakery stop for cake donuts and paczki runs.