The Best Donuts Available in Lahore – Ultimate Top 5
There’s a saying about donuts, that you can’t buy happiness but you can buy donuts and honestly, we believe they’re kinda the same thing. Donuts have been around for quite a while and their origins date back to the 1800s. In fact, Dutch settlers in New York are said to have brought the delicacy to America when it was known as the olykoek (oily cake).
Hanson Gregory, has been attributed as the inventor of the ring-shaped doughnut in 1847 and that too when he was only 16 years old. It is said that he was dissatisfied with the raw center of the doughnut and punched a hole in the middle to make it less greasy and easier to fully cook. Doughnuts are primarily made using flour dough, sugar and oil. If you’d like to try making a couple at home, try the following recipe:
Ever since Dunkin Donuts made its way to Pakistan in 2000, we Lahoris have caught up to the trend of cherishing donuts like the rest of the world. There’s just something so oddly satisfying about their soft chewy and fluffy texture that makes them so irresistible to eat. On top of being easy to mass produce, donuts can easily be customized into different flavors with additions such as cream, custard or jam filling on top of toppings like jellies, chocolate or marshmallows. You name it, there is a donut flavor for every problem in the world to fix.
However, with time all fads fade away and Dunkin Donuts just doesn’t seem to cut the mustard anymore. Their donuts aren’t fresh half of the time, and personally we’re a little tired of the Bavarian cream filling. So, to make our lives a little easier, we at Hifny Tifny have researched our arms and legs of to finalize the top 5 ultimate donut places in Lahore:
- Bon Ton
- Gustoso
- Just Doughnuts
- Iqwee’s Bakery
- Kyle’s Coffee
Bonus: Hifny Tifny (The Best Icecream in Lahore)
Best Donuts Available in Lahore: #5 Bon Ton
The name Bon Ton has a nice ring to it and despite being a donut shop’s name, it actually means fashionable. That would lead us to believe that they serve model donuts and let’s be honest, if you’ve ever visited the place, you’ll fall head over heels for their offerings. At the moment, Bon Ton offers a variety of sweet treats including brownies, shakes, coffee and cakes as well.
Talking about the main appeal, their donuts are freshly made, hot and highly delectable. They have a wide variety of flavors including lotus, Boston cream, white fudge and very strawberry to name a few. They have a solid 4.6 rating on google (anything above 4 is good nowadays) and reviews really do justice to their focus on quality and premium service. Here is what people have to say about this donut dream shop:
“Tried the donuts from pakages mall today.... really really fresh and delicious. so light... have had such a good donut after a long time” – Marriam Aziz
“Their molten lava cake was so yummy and their prices are economical too” – Seher Elahi
In our opinion, what gives Bon Ton an edge over others is their commitment to diversifying their flavors and in maintaining a certain threshold of quality that we expect out of a premium donut shop. Its cons however include being a little on the pricier side however, honestly its not that big of a deal when you’re getting value for money. As per the reviews, the staff is friendly and professional and the ambiance is great to our liking. If we had to pick favorites, we would easily recommend their lotus royal donut (It’s a steal I tell ya!).
At the moment, Bon Ton is open in three locations:
- Model Town (Bank square market)
- Emporium Mall
- Packages Mall
If you live nearby, their offerings are a must try. They are also available on Foodpanda and offer food delivery services as well. Want to make the experience even more enjoyable? Try ordering our premium icecreams at Hifny Tifny and pairing it with their hot donuts to make the perfect mouthwatering duo. Luckily, Hifny Tifny offers free home delivery all over Lahore, right at your doorstep!
Best Donuts Available in Lahore: #4 Gustoso
It’s very hard to score a 5 star rating on facebook nowadays however, Gustoso makes it sound like it’s childsplay! Gustoso took the donut scene in Lahore by storm in 2017 and for a moment, we thought Dunkin Donut might just bite the dust. Co founded by Rehan Tahir, this passion project was born out of the love for providing the fluffiest premium donuts in Lahore. Their about section mentions that they promise to provide fresh, soft and flavorful donuts right from the outlet to your palates everyday!
We often consider gustoso the true competitors to Dunkin Donuts because unlike other brands on this list, Gustoso only sells donuts, and hence have a deeper focus on the product. With a modest rating of 4.3 on google, Gustoso is currently open in:
- Model Town (Bank square market)
- Emporium mall
- Packages mall
Talk about choosing the same place, Gustoso and Bon Ton seem to be nieghbors through and through.
We’ve visited a few of their outlets and the ambaince is quite laid back and nice. Nothing out of the world but what can you expect out of a donut place, best to believe in a get in, get out policy 😉 Since recently, they have started serving coffee to compliment with their donuts aswell. What about the taste? Well… we’ve got mixed reviews here but the following two comments summarize the whole scenario quite well:
”Love their Lotus donut. Gustoso's Boston Cream donuts are amazing as well but I wish they didn't have the chocolate glaze. I'd like to see sugar dusted variants of Boston Cream again. If you like Nutella, try their Nutella donuts as well. Their coffee and donut deals are very reasonably priced and are good for a quick breakfast or afternoon snack” – Nada Z
“Are their donuts good? Yes. Definitely. They're a local brand and we should totally support them. One can ask: Are their donuts better than Dunkin Donuts? Well, not really. But they're good enough. Just for a change and for slightly different taste, one can go here. The staff is very professional and helpful - so that's a plus. Finally, good location. Easy to access even though it might be a little difficult to find. Anyway, kudos!” – Behzad Taimur
Personally, we feel that their donuts do give you the bang for the buck, however it seems that due to rising competition and more and more options, gustoso is bound to get irrelevant if they don’t up their game. Speaking of upping the game, why not try pairing their donuts with our premium icecream to create the perfect icecream sandwich. Order from us here and enjoy the best premium icecream in Lahore today!
Best Donuts Available in Lahore: #3 Just Doughnuts
Diversity is the name of the game & “Just Doughnuts” strongly relies on this business principle. Not much is known about the place, but after reading the reviews and trying some ourselves, the position on this list is well deserved. They don’t have an outlet in Lahore, however they deliver all over Lahore within a day or less.
Despite being a lesser known brand, their donuts seem to be the finest in town. Their ultra soft, have ample filling and are topped with a variety of available options. Each donut is a masterpiece on it’s own and we highly appreciate the detail put into each donut.
Need we say more, we might just have found the best donut in Lahore! What sets them apart from the rest is their focus on each and every donut. The passion and love with how each donut is made shows in how they’ve scored a perfect 5 star rating on Facebook on top of amassing a decent following of 6000. Let’s have a look at what the customer’s have to say:
“I enjoyed every bite of each donut. Highly recommend. This is the must try for dessert lovers like me. I wish I could tell which one was the best flavor because all of them were so yummiest. 😍😋 Great job” – Hameera Zaka
“Excellent soft donuts! THE Best in Lahore. All varieties are great specially the Nutella Curl and Lotus. Wish you guys lots of success!!! LOL ate the donut before the pic” – Amal Butt
If you’re looking for a fail safe donut and have some time on your hands, order from “Just Doughnuts” today and thank us later. As the name suggest, they only serve donuts however nothing is stopping you from ordering our fresh, cold and ultra premium icecream to make the combo truly insta-worthy!
Best Donuts Available in Lahore: #2 Iqwee’s Bakery
We stumbled upon Iqwee’s while scrolling on Facebook and boy were we impressed. This homebased bakery utilizes stunning visuals and creates equally amazing quality desserts for us to enjoy. Their mission states that they aim to reach and serve all those with a weak spot for home baked cookies & cakes. Talk about transparency, watch out if you have a sweet tooth because the people at Iqwee’s have got you on their radar.
And let’s be honest, after checking out their donut offerings, we really would want to be a part of the Iqwee experience. Take a look at some of their custom premium donut flavors:
At first glance, it’s evident that their donuts are a class apart. On top of that, they have a rating of 4.5 stars, which is more than satisfactory. Moreover, their reputation for quick, clean and efficient service make them a fierce competitor in the market. While on the pricier side, the fact that they utilize expensive ingredients and their commitment to providing equally aesthetic donuts really justify their prices.
Other than donuts, Iqwee’s also offers cruffins, cinnamon rolls, mini cakes as well as savory items like lasagna. They truly make Lahore sweeter with their delicious tasting desserts and even provide donut bouquets for special events. At the moment, Iqwee’s offers both takeaway and home delivery services from Valencia, block A1. With a perfect rating of 5 on Facebook, let’s take a peak at what people think about their service:
“I ordered Mother's day Box from them and it was a wonderfull experience. They are very cooperative and replied to all my messages, they made my Mother's day special!!! Keep it up Iqra and team... Lots Of Love And Duas From me!!!!! I highly recommend them as they use quality products too.” – Abeera Khurram Khan
“The donuts were mind blowing they were fresh and yummiest. The sandwich and tres cake was mouth watering” – Ayesha Irfan
If you’re one of those people that are tired of the standard donut and want to mix it up, then there probably isn’t anything better than Iwee’s. As we’ve mentioned before, nothing is better than a combination of icecream and donuts. So for that purpose, order our premium icecream at www.hifnytifny.com and thank us later for making your day 😊.
Best Donuts Available in Lahore: #1 Kyle’s Coffee
Nothing beats true artisan donuts like Kyle’s coffee. Hands down, no outlet or bakery beats kyle’s when it comes to donuts. One donut can cost around 300 rps or more since they charge premium for the premium quality they deliver. Established in Lahore by Hassan Aziz, their first branch is open in Jubilee town and by the looks of it, is doing well. They have temporarily closed due to unknown reasons however, and will be back probably as soon as this covid situation is wrapped up
With a rating of 4.6 on google and a 5 star rating on Facebook, the future for Kyle’s coffee looks promising. Also for good reason, since their donuts are known for being super soft, moist and having an originality to them that even most foreign brands cannot compete with. They’ve created a funky and creativity inspiring environment that you’ll surely enjoy; giving you all the cozy coffee and company vibes. While its obvious, yes they serve coffee as well as top of the line artisan pizzas. We couldn’t have asked for a better combo and here is what their fans have to say about the place:
“Hands down the best donuts in Lahore, their donuts are amazing all the flavours are great and these are a must try. The coffee was also good. Couldn’t try their gelato this time but definitely next time” – Abdul Ahad
“What a pleasant surprise this place is. Their doughnuts are out of this world. This is no exaggeration. First bite and memories of crispy cream start flooding your mind. It's something worth trying. I never gave 5 stars to any restaurant but they truly deserve it. I hope they maintain their quality. Well done Kyle's Coffee” – Nadeem Malik
Best Donuts Available in Lahore: Bonus Hifny Tifny Icecream
We truly believe that there is nothing better than munching on a scoop of icecream sandwiched between two hot donut rings. Hence we’d recommend trying out Hifny Tifny’s super premium icecreams for a chance to enter icecream and donut heaven.
We here at Hifny Tifny, offer the best icecream in Lahore made with premium and natural ingredients such as butter, cream, milk and import grade cocoa. Not only this, we offer free home delivery all over Lahore right to your doorstep. Our icecreams are always fresh, rock solid cold and guaranteed to make your taste buds tango! Take an upclose look at two of our premium flavors:
To order simply mention your address, contact details and the flavors you like. To place an order visit www.hifnytifny.com (It’s simple and we deliver the same day 😊)