The BayBuzz team have been munching on donuts – yes, it’s a hard job, but we’ve taken the hit in order to make our list of ten best donuts in the Bay. In no particular order, here are our picks:
1 Churros from Mamacita. Whether you’re at the Napier or Havelock North Mexican restaurant, save some space for dipping these goodies in gooey chocolate sauce at the end of the meal.
2 Follow your nose (honestly, the aroma lingers up and down the block) and support a new local business by popping into Stuffed next time you’re on Hastings Street. The Banoffee filled donut is big, bold and beautiful.
3 Napier icon Donut Robot is a must-visit. Grab a generous BAG of hot ‘nuts from Steve the Donut Man, and enjoy a side serving of his signature charm.
4 We’re not recommending you do all the Tennyson Street delicacies in a single mission. But you’re going to need to tick off a classic chocolate injectable from Mr D.
5 There’s usually a fruit-filled option at Little Black Bird in Hastings’ Market street too. Snug on the corner couch, icing sugar all over your grinning face. How good.
6 Or, if you’re feeling adventurous, Mr D’s new ‘Vaccinator’ – coconut, lime and palm sugar might be the one. Plus the fruit makes it healthy.
7 Hastings donut-lovers rightfully rave about Mama’s on Omahu Road. Our favourite: Choc-Cherry.
8 Another Hawke’s Bay classic, Ya Bon’s custard-filled donuts. Find them all around the region, from Cupple in Hastings to Tenku in Waipukurau, Ajuna in Napier and loads of spots in between.
9 Little Frimley Kitchen’s donuts are sensational. Hard to pick, but we’re in agreement here on the raspberry white chocolate.
10 And finally, we’ve gobbled a few versions of the old-school long cream donut from bakeries about the place. Te Mata Bakehouse takes the cake.
Can’t go past Lil’ Orbits Napier, as good as they come.
You should hook up with an instagrammed donutsdownunder. They have just started a donut blog!..yum!
What about sweet flamingo!!