The Motherlode Winter 2025

Who Has the Best Donuts in Anne Arundel County

by Sandy Biello

Doughnuts or is it, donuts? Annapolis Moms Media quickly learned that these tasty treats are highly debated. What is the best flavor? What’s the difference between Bavarian and Boston cream? And most importantly, where can you find the best donut? We invited some local taste testers to find out!

Contestants BLONDIE'S Mayo Rd. Edgewater, MD 21037 Open Thursday - Sunday at 7 am CARLSON'S 1022 West St. Annapolis, MD 21401 Open Tuesday-Sunday at 5:30 am DONUT SHACK 497 Ritchie Hwy Severna Park, MD 21146 Open Daily at 5 am

Honorable Mention SANDY PONY 2444 Solomons Island Rd., Suite D1 Annapolis, MD 21401 Open daily at 7 am Sandy Pony elected to not participate in the Donut War this year due to the limited shelf life of their made-to-order donuts. Donuts made here should be eaten immediately! We recommend you pop by their store to try them nice and hot!

SHIPLEY DO-NUTS 1099 Annapolis Rd. Odenton, MD 21113 Open daily at 5 am KRISPY KREME 1149 State Route 3 N Gambrills, MD 21054 Open daily at 6 am Visit during “hotlight hours:” 7-9 am and 5-7 pm daily

Donut War Judges (L to R): Jeff Peri, Joe Addivinola , Natalie Franke, Kristin Gulitz, Monica Alvarado, Tosin Aje-Adegbite, Erin Favazza, Joe Toolan, and Vincent Moulden. Photo by Sandy Biello

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