The 5 Best Donut Shops in Royal Oak, MI

Last updated October 11, 2026 · ranked from 1,983 Google reviews · How we rank

For a look at donut shops in Royal Oak, MI, this list includes Main Donuts at No. 3 and Tim Hortons at No. 4. Both are within Royal Oak, MI, so neither requires a trip outside the city. Main Donuts has a 4.4 Google rating from 62 reviews, while Tim Hortons has a 3.5 Google rating from 962 reviews. Of these two entries, Main Donuts has the higher rating; Tim Hortons has the larger review count. Those figures offer two distinct points of comparison as you explore the list: the rating itself and the number of reviews behind it.

Top picks at a glance

  1. 1Donut CutterDonut Cutter holds a 4.7 Google rating across 826 reviews, listed on Google as donuts.
  2. 2Mochinut BerkleyMochinut Berkley holds a 4.7 Google rating across 103 reviews, listed on Google as donuts.
  3. 3Main DonutsMain Donuts holds a 4.4 Google rating across 62 reviews, listed on Google as donuts.
  1. Donut Cutter in Berkley1

    Donut Cutter

    4.7(838)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 838 reviews (Google rating)

    Donuts · $ · Berkley · 1.2 mi

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    Donut Cutter holds a 4.7 Google rating across 826 reviews, listed on Google as donuts.

    “The best around. Period. The owners out love and care into their donuts and they taste so good! The fritters are the best I’ve ever had!!!”
    — Robert Hart, 2026-09-10 · google

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  2. Mochinut Berkley in Berkley2

    Mochinut Berkley

    4.7(103)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 103 reviews (Google rating)

    Donuts · $ · Berkley · 1.7 mi

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    Mochinut Berkley holds a 4.7 Google rating across 103 reviews, listed on Google as donuts.

    “Great place my usual is the milk tea with boba BUT I ordered normally but then it tastes different there was not a lot of milk in it but great place anyway but there is AI pictures and they keep changing the cup design. The donuts are gr…”
    — Alfie, 2026-08-30 · google

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  3. Main Donuts in Royal Oak3

    Main Donuts

    4.4(62)· Google4.4 out of 5 from 62 reviews (Google rating)

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    Main Donuts holds a 4.4 Google rating across 62 reviews, listed on Google as donuts.

    “Yummy!!!!! I've not had a donut or fritter that wasn't phenomenal! Do it! You need more donuts in your life!”
    — Cathie Miller, 2026-09-17 · google

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  5. Tim Hortons in Royal Oak5

    Tim Hortons

    3.5(962)· Google3.5 out of 5 from 962 reviews (Google rating)

    Coffee shop · $

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    Tim Hortons holds a 3.5 Google rating across 962 reviews, listed on Google as coffee shop.

    “Friendly service. Quick in and out. Coffee was good.”
    — Don Current, 2026-09-24 · google

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Comparison of the best Donut Shops in Royal Oak, MI
#PlaceGoogle ratingPriceGoogle reviewsNeighborhoodPhoneOpen now
1Donut Cutter4.7(838)4.7 out of 5 from 838 reviews (Google rating)$838Berkley · 1.2 mi+1248-542-4653Closed
2Mochinut Berkley4.7(103)4.7 out of 5 from 103 reviews (Google rating)$103Berkley · 1.7 mi+1248-206-0777Open
3Main Donuts4.4(62)4.4 out of 5 from 62 reviews (Google rating)—62—+1248-399-4548—
4Kroger Bakery4.1(18)4.1 out of 5 from 18 reviews (Google rating)$$18—+1248-397-1520—
5Tim Hortons3.5(962)3.5 out of 5 from 962 reviews (Google rating)$962—+1248-548-3391Open

Ratings and review counts shown are Google ratings, displayed with attribution.

How we ranked this list

Each donut shop is scored on a Bayesian-weighted rating (its rating adjusted for how many reviews it has compared with the Royal Oak category average), how recently we verified its details, and how complete its listing is. Scores and ranks are stored, so the order only changes when the underlying data changes.

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Donut Shops in Royal Oak, MI: common questions

Which shop has the highest Google rating in this guide?
Apple Fritter Donut Shop in Ferndale has the highest rating: 4.8 stars from 844 reviews. Donut Cutter and Mochinut Berkley both have 4.7 stars, with 826 and 103 reviews respectively. Main Donuts in Royal Oak, MI has 4.4 stars from 62 reviews.
Where can I make an early-morning donut stop in Royal Oak, MI or the surrounding area?
Tim Hortons at 2214 E 11 Mile Rd in Royal Oak, MI opens at 4 a.m. every day. Donut Cutter in Berkley opens at 4 a.m. Monday through Saturday, and Dunkin’ at 28875 Dequindre Rd in Madison Heights opens at 4 a.m. daily. Apple Fritter Donut Shop in Ferndale opens at 5 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 6 a.m. Sunday.
Which shops are open in the evening?
Dunkin’ in Madison Heights stays open until midnight daily, while Mochinut Berkley at 28963 Woodward Ave closes at 9 p.m. daily. Tim Hortons in Royal Oak, MI closes at 7 p.m. every day.
Where do reviewers recommend fritters or coffee?
Donut Cutter reviewers specifically praise the apple fritters. Main Donuts reviewers in Royal Oak, MI praise fritters and repeatedly highlight Vietnamese iced coffee. An Apple Fritter Donut Shop reviewer also mentions its apple fritter and bowtie donut favorably.
Which locations offer drive-through service or delivery?
Tim Hortons in Royal Oak, MI and Dunkin’ in Madison Heights both offer drive-through service and curbside pickup. Dunkin’ also offers delivery. Kroger Bakery at 2200 E 12 Mile Rd in Royal Oak, MI offers delivery, in-store pickup, and takeout.

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