As Chanukah approaches, the hunt for the best sufganiyot, donuts, and sfinj takes center stage in the kosher culinary world. These deep-fried treats, synonymous with the festival of lights, symbolize the miracle of oil that lasted eight days. Across the United States, kosher bakeries and eateries have elevated these traditional sweets into gourmet creations, offering a diverse array of flavors and fillings that cater to both traditionalists and adventurous foodies alike.
In recent years, Chanukah donuts have become an art form, with chefs experimenting with unique fillings, colorful glazes, and unexpected toppings to create eye-catching and mouthwatering masterpieces. From rich chocolate drizzles to fruity jams and nutty pralines, these treats embrace the spirit of indulgence and joy that defines the holiday. They’re more than just desserts; they’re edible celebrations of tradition and innovation, connecting communities through shared flavors and festive spirit.
Learn more about the history and cultural significance of Chanukah donuts, Sufganiyot, and Sfinj
NYC / NJ area:
- Cafe Chocolat (5 Towns) – special limited-edition, handmade cronuts with various toppings
- Dough Doughnuts (Manhattan, multiple locations) – likely the best yeast-based donuts on the market, lots of options
- Patis Bakery (Multiple locations in NYC / NJ area) – new donuts being added to the permanent menu
- I&D Supermarket (Brooklyn & Long Island) – one of the best traditional sufganiyot, especially when fresh
- Queens Pita Bakery (Kew Gardens Hills) – Israeli-style traditional sufganiyot
- Paprika (Great Neck) – this meat restaurant is one of the very few to offer pareve sfinj daily on their menu
- Brooklyn Artisan Bakehouse (Crown Heights) – excellent pastries and donuts regularly
- Cafe Motek Bakery (Queens) – lots of unique donut flavors
- Modern Bread & Bagel (numerous Manhattan locations) – offering several fully gluten-free kosher donuts
- Cookie Corner (Brooklyn & Lakewood) – dairy & pareve donuts + cronuts; has gluten-free options
- Cafe DeMi (Teaneck) – special “maritozzi” Italian cream buns, DeMi’s take on the sufganiyah
- Michaeli Bakery (Manhattan) – fancy Pistachio and Hazelnut donuts
South Florida:
- Florentin Bakery & Cafe (Hollywood) – traditional Israeli-style sufganiyot
- Zak the Baker (Wynwood) – some of the best pastries in the US
- Moran Patisserie (Hollywood) – multiple fancy sufganiyot and other awesome pastries
Los Angeles:
- Delice Bakery – they offer a gift box of a dozen fancy donuts for Chanukah
- Mensch Bakery – traditional sufganiyot flavors
- Modern Bread & Bagel (numerous LA area locations) – offering several fully gluten-free kosher donuts
- Bo-re-kas (multiple locations in the Valley) – unique boreka/sufganiyah combo
Baltimore:
- Croustille Cafe – delicious traditional sufganiyot
- Parisers Bakery – peanut-free donuts and pastries
Chicago:
- Sarah’s Tent – broadest selection of sufganiyot flavors in town
Israel:
- Kadosh (Jerusalem) – some of the best donut dough and fillings
- Roladin (multiple locations) – huge of menu of fancy sufganiyot
Canada:
- Beyond Delish (North York) – Limited Dubai Chocolate donuts
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