Opened in 2011 by three NOPD officers, this bright blue building on Canal Street sells out more days than not, thanks in no small part to its signature maple bacon long john doughnut. Get there early, and on the weekends, expect a line.

A New Orleans childhood favorite from back in the day, this spot does king cakes, buttermilk drops, and doughnuts in Lakeview.

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 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.

Another source for buttermilk drops (try the chocolate dipped-nut covered one), doughnuts, and other bakery confections from beloved baker and actor Dwight Henry. Right in the Quarter, so you can skip the line at Cafe du Monde.

This breakfast spot has confections galore including doughnuts, buttermilk drops, and apple fritters. All gorgeous, all delicious.

Baker's Dozen in Jefferson has set itself apart with creatively themed doughnuts that kids and adults love, and delicious combinations like its sweet and salty caramel pretzel doughnut.

This 24-hour neighborhood bakery on the Westbank rules when it comes to glazed doughnuts and apple fritters. The Times-Pic crowned this spot as home of New Orleans' best doughnut and the best value in 2015.

This Uptown doughnut spot (formerly Blue Dot) reopened under new ownership in December 2015 after a brief shutter. An array of classic doughnut options, including a maple bacon variation (pictured).