Doughnotts

You'll find yourself on Cheapside watching through the window as they fry batches in real time—it's hypnotic. Doughnotts does what it says: exceptional donuts with proper technique, whether you're after the classics (glazed, chocolate) or their rotating specials that actually taste interesting rather than gimmicky. The shop's compact, unapologetically focused space means you're not paying for fancy interiors, just genuinely good fried dough. Locals queue here properly, especially weekends, which tells you everything you need to know about whether they're doing something right.