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Doughnut Plant Coffee

IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level

TagsDoughnut Plant Coffee New York coffee roasters Kenya Ethiopia Honduras Rwanda Guatemala Mexico Independent Origin / region level Roasts in-house

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Doughnut Plant is a renowned New York City-based bakery that has been crafting artisanal, all-natural doughnuts since 1994. Beyond their signature yeast and cake doughnuts, they operate a dedicated coffee program featuring small-batch, house-roasted beans designed to complement their pastry offerings. The company maintains a commitment to scratch-made ingredients and innovative recipes across all their locations.

Ownership

Doughnut Plant is an independent, family-owned business founded by Mark Isreal in 1994.

Founded

1994

Roasting

Reported to roast in-house.

What it's known for

Pioneering artisanal, gourmet doughnuts in New York City using all-natural ingredients and scratch-made glazes. They are also recognized for their dedicated small-batch coffee program that emphasizes quality pairings with their doughnut menu.

Sourcing countries

Kenya · Ethiopia · Honduras · Rwanda · Guatemala · Mexico

Farm-level sourcing

The brand sources coffee from various countries and regions, often utilizing blends for their espresso and house offerings. They do not publicly disclose specific farm or producer names for their coffee beans, though they do emphasize small-batch roasting.

Notable coffees

— House Blend (Kenya and Ethiopia)
— 379 Espresso (Honduras and Ethiopia)
— Kinni Village (Rwanda)
— Limmu Kossa (Ethiopia)

In the news

Recent news and media coverage about Doughnut Plant Coffee, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.

2026-09-15 · Hoodline

Doughnut Plant Opening New Lenox Hill Shop in Manhattan

Doughnut Plant is preparing to open a new storefront in the Lenox Hill neighborhood of Manhattan. The expansion adds to the brand's existing network of shops across New York City.

2026-08-26 · iLovetheUpperWestSide.com

A Doughnut Shop Credited With Starting NYC's Artisanal Craze Is Coming to the UWS

Doughnut Plant is expanding its Manhattan footprint with two new locations, including a shop on Broadway in the Upper West Side. These openings continue the brand's growth strategy, which relies on its Long Island City headquarters for daily production.

2026-08-14 · East Side Feed

One of New York's Most Famous Doughnut Makers Is Opening Its First Upper East Side Shop

Doughnut Plant announced plans to open its first location on the Upper East Side at 1285 First Avenue. The new shop is part of the brand's ongoing expansion within Manhattan.

2026-05-27 · Time Out New York

Doughnut Plant Named Top Local Donut Shops in the U.S. by DoorDash

Doughnut Plant was recognized as one of the top-rated local doughnut shops in the United States by DoorDash. The brand was the only New York-based entry on the list, which was compiled based on customer reviews.

Sources used in this deep dive

Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-11-03. This company overview is not a tasting review. Original tasting reviews are labeled separately when they exist. Ownership, roasting and sourcing details are attributed to documented sources. While the brand confirms they roast their own coffee in small batches in New York City, they do not provide detailed information regarding their specific green coffee sourcing partners or farm-level transparency.

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