Apr 25, 2025 - News

Axios Des Moines donut fans crown their favorites

Jason Clayworth,
Linh Ta

A photo of a glazed cronut from ChuChu Donuts. — ChuChu Donuts' glazed cronuts, like this one that Linh recently devoured, were among Axios Des Moines' readers' favorites. Photo: Linh Ta/Axios

ChuChu Donuts was the runaway favorite among Axios DSM readers to our question from Monday, with its maple and glazed cronuts earning rave reviews.

Why it matters: The Des Moines metro's donut scene is fiercely loved — and highly local. Readers shouted out more than a dozen shops.

📊 By the numbers: Of 49 responses, these received multiple reader accolades.

ChuChu Donuts (DSM)– 13
Donut Hut (DSM) – 9
Hurts Donuts (WDM) – 3
Cha-Cha's Hiland Bakery (DSM) – 3
Ambrosia Donuts (Ankeny) – 2
Linda Donuts (Ankeny) – 2
Duck Donuts (Polk City) – 2

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