Learn more about this business on Yelp.
“Delicious Donuts”
Merieta Altrichter started the Donut Shop in 1969. She made all the donuts by hand, mixing dough in a plastic bowl. In 1978, after moving to the present location, she changed the name to World's Best Donuts. People come from all over the world to eat our donuts. Customers have their pictures taken with their Donut Shop coffee mugs and then we put the pictures up on the walls and on the tables. We have pictures of our cup from almost every state and many foreign countries. Our Donut Shop cup has even flown on the Concord and has also been to Harvard!Become a registered donut eater simply by signing your name on the wall. Remember the number you sign next to, come back the following year and you win a free donut.Cake donuts are the staple of our business and our customers say they are the World's Best.We are a 4-generation donut family. We look forward to your visit!
On a trip up north we knew World's Best Donuts was on the list of stops. We visited in a Saturday morning before heading out for the day and although there was a bit of a line, it was totally... Read more
World's Best, and living up to its name! This is a Grand Marais staple and everyone knows it - so expect major lines in the morning. If you want to beat the line, go for a little sweet treat... Read more
Now this place is awesome. I didn't actually go inside or eat here, but am excited for the worlds BEST. Are you kidding me, it HAS to be 5 stars if it is the best. So give it up because this is... Read more
World's Best Donuts
Hours
- Sun, Mon, Thu - Sat: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Problem with this listing? Let us know.
Has RV parking changed? Let us know.
-
Parking
-
Pets Allowed
-
Restrooms
-
Wifi
-
Wheelchair Accessible
-
Credit Cards Accepted
- Reservations
- Does not take
-
Takeout
-
Breakfast
-
Outdoor Seating
Parking, Dining
Nearby Hotels
Related Trip Guides
The Great Northern is a 3,600 mile, cross-country odyssey
- 57 Places
- 69:15
- 3,565 mi
A road trip along the Great River Road
- 35 Places
- 37:29
- 1,907 mi