Best Doughnut Shops in Hendricks County Indiana

As a kid, it was always a treat to get doughnuts. We'd usually get them at the local grocery store bakery, or, on rare occasions, my mom would make them at home. Nothing fancy, but delicious. 

There are so many varieties of doughnuts today, but my kids still gravitate toward the basic frosted or sprinkled doughnuts. While any sprinkle doughnut feels like a special treat for our kids, we have found some great places in Hendricks County, Indiana, to grab doughnuts!

Carl's Donuts in Avon, IN

Carl's Donuts and Bakery is a locally owned bakery and restaurant in Avon offering a wide variety of doughnuts, doughnut holes and baked goods. The maple bacon doughnut is their most popular.

Carl's also boasts a full breakfast menu that includes biscuits and gravy, which looked amazing. Fat Guys Pizza and Chicken, located in the same building, also serves lunch, featuring pizza, wings and sandwiches throughout the day. One of their most popular entrees is the tenderloin.

Hilligoss Bakery in Brownsburg, IN

Hilligoss Bakery is a locally owned, full-service bakery in Brownsburg that has been open since 1974! For more than 50 years, they have made delicious doughnuts as well as other baked goods. 

It's more of a grab-and-go spot. There is no seating inside, but tables are available outside. Hilligoss Bakery is open seven days a week, but you'll need to arrive early, as they often sell out quickly.

Al's Donuts in Plainfield, IN

Al's Donuts has remained a staple in the Plainfield community since the 1960s. Located in historic downtown along Main Street, Plainfield, or U.S. 40, you can find this small shop just east of the Oasis Diner. 

They open at 4:30 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Their menu consists of cake and yeast donuts, bismarks, pecan rolls, long johns and more. They also offer drip coffee and a limited selection of drinks.

Tea Moon in Brownsburg, IN

Tea Moon recently opened in Brownsburg, offering a variety of milk teas and boba teas.

Their drink list is extensive, but they also sell the most beautiful Mochi donuts as well as other pastries. 

Other Doughnut Stops

There are a few doughnut shops that aren't local to Hendricks County, but they are some of our favorites, including: 

• Rise'n Roll Bakery in Avon offers fresh donuts daily as well as pies, cookies and other baked goods.
• Pana Donuts in Avon serves coffee and boba tea, a fun addition to a donut outing.
• Mochinut in Plainfield serves mochi doughnuts, a unique combination of American doughnuts and Japanese mochi that originated in Hawaii. 
• Jack's Donuts is a local franchise with locations in Brownsburg and Plainfield. They offer a large selection of doughnuts and nice touches inside for kids.
• Parlor Doughnuts provides a craft doughnut and coffee shop experience in Avon. Originating in Evansville, this shop is known for its famous layered doughnuts.

You can't go wrong at any of these Hendricks County donut shops! Just make sure to arrive early!