Bogart's Doughnut Co. - Minneapolis

Bogart’s is fantastic! We took some visitors to Bogart’s for a morning donut outing, and it was a great choice. The coffee was robust and delightful. We opted for the sampler box, which had seven donuts to share among four people—a perfect amount. If you enjoy something indulgent, the vanilla custard donut is absolutely divine. For those who prefer a milder sweetness, the brown butter donut is light, chewy, and not overly sweet. Their yeast donuts have a texture reminiscent of brioche or croissants. I was also a big fan of how rich and chocolatey the chocolate cake donut was. I truly love this place!

If you’re planning to visit, I recommend taking the doughnuts to go since this is a tiny shop that isn't admitting customers inside at the moment. The doughnuts we tried—vanilla bean cream and Nutella—were quite large and had a bread-like texture. The vanilla cream filling was light and delightful, but the Nutella filling felt like it came straight from the jar, making the already dense doughnut feel even heavier. Next time, I think I’ll opt for a glazed doughnut instead.

After living in Minneapolis for many years, I finally visited Bogart's in person, and I have a feeling this could become a frequent stop for me. I really appreciate the simple, clean, and vintage decor of this cozy shop. The staff were all wonderful—efficient but also very friendly. And of course, the donuts are simply incredible. I can't get enough of the chewy, eggy texture of the yeast donuts; it's almost like a cross between a crepe and a donut. There's a reason why the brown butter frosting donuts are so well-known—they add just the right amount of sweet richness to the more savory base of the donut. I also found the coffee to be quite enjoyable; it's probably better than it needs to be, but I certainly appreciated it!

Cute little shop. No table or chairs so you take them to go. I tried the cinnamon roll which was very delicious. It was more of an airy bread cinnamon roll and very large.

Good: The fillings/frostings use high quality ingredients (vanilla beans vs. vanilla extract). The dough was just right slightly crisp exterior, not too airy, not too dense. Needs improvement: Dough proof times. The dough was definitely proofed for 30 45 minutes too long prior to frying and has a distinct yeasty taste and smell. This was only an issue in the filled donuts. Overall good donuts that use high quality ingredients, but has (addressable) flaws. I will be coming back.