Baker's Dozen in Jefferson has set itself apart with creatively themed doughnuts — munch on your favorite super hero for $1.50 — as well as delicious combinations like its sweet and salty caramel pretzel doughnut (pictured). All up, a nice neighborhood spot with lots of regulars.

New Orleans is lucky to have a plethora of family-owned grocery stores, and Dorignac’s is the cream of the crop — great liquor prices, helpful staff, and amazing doughnuts. Afficiandos rave about the plain glaze and chocolate-covered sprinkle, but the chocolate glaze is tough to beat.

A New Orleans childhood favorite from back in the day, Tastee is well known for king cakes, buttermilk drops, and doughnuts, not necessarily in that order, but some folks swear by the apple fritters. There are two locations to satisfy.

This Claiborne Avenue shop is super-friendly, with fresh doughnuts made daily — and day-olds offered at a discount. It is open 24/7 and serves breakfast, sandwiches, and specialties like a fried seafood platter. Try the eclairs, but the honey buns are great, too.

District provides an ever-changing selection of innovative, creative, and most importantly, delicious doughnuts to its adoring public. They look as great as they taste, and that's saying something. The locally owned biz now has four locations in the New Orleans area and an all-day cafe downtown, District All Day Delicious.

The eponymous buttermilk drop is a Southern staple and lacks the doughnut's usual hole in the middle. It's dense and delish. The Buttermilk Drop in the Seventh Ward makes a great one, of course, and also takes it a step further in creating the red velvet buttermilk drop. Customers also love the griddled glazed doughnuts, and what’s not to like about that?

This family-run Gentilly fave fries up some mean dough: Bacon-maple frosted bars are a belly-busting case in point. Set back in a small shopping center, Daddy’s isn’t fancy but the sweets are divine. If you’re an apple fritter lover, get there early, since they always sell out.

Not a doughnut shop, but rather, this charming St. Claude Avenue spot wears several hats — jam shop, wine bar, and weekend brunch spot. Come most Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Jamboree Jams sells doughnuts, from old fashioned strawberry glazed to crullers to sugared brioche filled with passionfruit cream, chocolate cream, or Boston cream. They are some of the best (and prettiest) you’ll ever eat, just be sure to call or check the Instagram page to make sure they’re selling that day.

This longtime doughnut hub in New Orleans East is a childhood memory for many, a warm gathering place that satisfies all breakfast, lunch, and doughnut needs, 24/7. A dozen hot doughnuts for under $12 can’t be beat, with a classic glazed that steals the show. Non-doughtnut favorites include the cinnamon roll and apple fritters.

With two locations in St. Bernard Parish —  Arabi and in Chalmette — there's no excuse to not to stop by for a doughnut when out in da’ Parish. Do it any time: Gerald’s is open 24 hours and has a drive-thru window. (The burgers are great, too.)