Mmm, donuts! It sounds like something Homer Simpson would say, doesn't it? Yelp has ranked one of Washington's bakeries as the top 50 best donut shops in America!

Get ready to yell out, "Mmm, donuts!" as you drive to this tiny, but highly recommended doughnut shop in the town of Poulsbo.

A marina bay at dawn or dusk overlooking the water, with a giant donut with pink icing and a pink arrow pointing to the donut.
Poulsbo, Washington is home to some 12,000 people. Perry Kibler on Unsplash/Canva
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Where Is Poulsbo, Washington?

The Suquamish people call this their homeland. The land was claimed by colonizers in 1855 with the Treaty of Point Elliott.

Did You Know: One of the signers of the Treaty of Point Elliott was Chief Seattle.

Today, you can catch the Bainbridge Island ferry to visit the city of Poulsbo or take I-5 South to WA-16 West.

A topographical map of the city of Poulsbo, WA
Poulsbo, WA Google Maps
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Poulsbo's Sweetest Hidden Gem: The Town Bakery

Yelp recently named Sluys Poulsbo Bakery in their top 50 list of the best donut shops in the USA. The "Yelp Elites" determined which donut shops made the cut.

Sluys Poulsbo Bakery nabbed the #46 spot on the list, with fans raving about their Danish Donut.

Danish Donut at Sluys Poulsbo Bakery
Danish Donuts from Sluys Poulsbo Bakery are a hit with Yelp Elites in their Top 50 Best Donut Shops list for 2025. SluysPoulsboBakery.com
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Fans eat 'em up!

A lady with a large wide headband is chomping on a chocolate glazed donut from Sluys Poulsbo Bakery
Fans Eat 'em UP at Sluys Poulsbo Bakery! Sluys Poulsbo Bakery via Facebook
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Prepare for long lines at Sluys Poulsbo Bakery just in case!

Prepare for Long Lines Just in Case at Sluys Poulsbo Bakery
Sluys Poulsbo Bakery Facebook
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Some fans stop by just to get the Sluys Poulsbo Bakery merch.

A blue, red, white, and black striped winter hat from Sluys Poulsbo Bakery
Sluys Poulsbo Bakery via Facebook
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Directions:

How to get to Sluys Poulsbo Bakery: If you're coming from the 305, hang a right at NE Hostmark Street, then keep on going until it becomes Front St NE. You'll see Sluys Poulsbo Bakery on the right.

 

Other Delicious Bakeries to Visit in Poulsbo

Just because they weren't ranked by Yelp Elites doesn't mean these other bakeries aren't worth the visit!

Cake Studio Panaderia Mexicana, 20149 Viking Ave NW suite#151, Poulsbo, WA 98370

storefront of Cake Studio Panaderia Mexicana in Poulsbo WA
Cake Studio Panaderia Mexicana 20149 Viking Ave NW Poulsbo WA in Poulsbo, WA Google Street View
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