Dough

Gigantic donuts, though for 4 people. Nice people, seating all through the city Kitchen area. Nice people. Lots of people since it is a hipster fancy type food court.

If you are in the area, don’t miss this spot. Doughnuts are huge and soft, best I have had. I had the chocolate cocoa nib doughnut on the recommendation of the friendly staff. It was amazing

I was eating my Dulce de Leche+Honey Toasted Almond behemoth of a donut when I began to think about what Elon Musk recently said about our world most likely being a Matrix style simulation created by our far future descendants. If that’s the case, I’m glad my donut tasted far beyond my expectations of what a donut could be… and that chicken tastes like everything the machines didn’t get right.
The Nutella filled donut was slightly sweeter than mine because of the granulated/​powdered sugar combo, but had a little more tangy-​ness.
The Iced Ginger Plum Tea, with added Honey tasted like Hibiscus.
Also, there was Drum N Bass playing over the speakers. I left very happy.

Had a donut on national donut day. The donut didn’t taste that fresh, they don’t make the donuts on premise. I guess the time between donut made time and delivery time does make a huge difference since the donuts need to transported via the crazy traffic in the city, not even the Transporter can get there fast enough, need a drone. And what the heck is up with «closed due to shift change» took at least half hour, making people wait… I did discover some interesting things that happened during that process along with losing my patience.
I would stick to the made on premise joint.

Great little outpost of the bakery with the same name near Union Square. This is really more of a counter in the city kitchen food court at Row NYC.
They get their donuts from the downtown bakery so selection may vary. The donuts are all great! Larger than the average donut and gooey sweet and full of flavor. We tried the salted caramel dark chocolate that was decadent and rich, and the nutella stuffed donut that was oozing with delicious nutella sauce. Both were amazing!
Call ahead if you’re looking for something specific, or just walk in and get whatever looks good.

The first time I had a Dough Doughnut was when my coworker brought a box into the office, and the second time was at this location, in City Kitchen.
The Doughnuts are larger and lighter than I expected (or as compared to Dunkin Donuts), and completely heavenly. Now that I’ve experienced what a real donut should taste like, there is no chance I would go back (*ahem DD I’m lookin’ at you).

Dough is one of the eateries inside City Kitchen, and is my number 2 doughnut after Doughnut Plant.
When I want a rich tasting or unusual and different flavored doughnut and Doughnut Plant is not in the cards I may opt for a Dough doughnut. And then other times since I maybe picking up Lobster Rolls from Luke’s Lobster at City Kitchen or something from one of the other vendors, and Dough’s is there with there colorful doughnuts, I just can’t pass them up, ending with buying one or more.
Dough boasts numerous doughnuts like Cinnamon Sugar, Dulce De Leche, Mocha Almond Crunch, Hibiscus, and the Passion Fruit with what Dough calls with cocoa nibs on top, which are tiny bits of cocoa. Dough doughnuts are big and dense and should fill you up in the morning with your coffee, or tea. You need to be careful with the doughnut icing like the Hibiscus which faked off and stained my shirt when I tried to brush it off.
Now Dough at the City Kitchen is just an outlet, the doughnuts are not made there but carted in so you don’t get the bakery dough aroma here and I can’t tell if that 7:00 PM doughnut is a new batch when compared to the 7:00 AM one so I only go for the ones that are in groups and leave the one-​z and two-​z alone.

This place is a joke:
1. They told me it is their policy not to give out cups of water to drink alongside your donut and coffee, which seems pretty outrageous.
2. Coffee was bitter and overpriced– a 6oz latte was $ 4 after tax.
3. Donuts were not stored in a sanitary matter. A cart of them was placed under the counter when I was there and I watched one of the workers walk by, swinging a cleaning rag, surely getting droplets on the donuts.
4. Donuts themselves are okay but pretty dense– nothing to write how about.
5. Service is rude.
TL/​RD: just go to Dunkin if you want a donut.

I recently tried Dough Doughnuts in City Kitchen in Row NYC during a long-​weekend trip to Manhattan. My cousin and I were looking for a quick breakfast before catching a taxi to the airport, and this place fit the bill perfectly. City Kitchen is great, because it’s a cute little restaurant hub that offers numerous quick options, so I definitely recommend it for any meal of the day if you’re looking for a quick/​reasonably priced spot to grab a bite.
Dough Doughnuts was shining like a beacon of light as soon as we entered City Kitchen. The glass display case of beautiful doughnuts was calling to me. I made my way over and immediately realized I would be faced with a couple of very tough decisions that morning. How many doughnuts could I reasonably eat; and, which ones would I choose from the absolutely delectable-​looking 10+ options they had on display.
I decided I could only actually eat two doughnuts (I know, I know. it’s a shame!) so I opted for the Cinnamon Sugar and the Nutella. Let me tell ya, I didn’t choose unwisely. The cinnamon Sugar doughnut was very good, with a nice chewy consistency. But, the Nutella doughnut was heaven. Perfectly cooked and filled with Nutella. The dough/​filling ratio was perfection. Every single bite was perfect.
My cousin also opted for the Cinnamon Sugar and the Passion Fruit with Cocoa Nibs. I tried one bite of the Passion Fruit, and while it was interesting, and objectively good, it wasn’t for me. I don’t want my doughnuts fruity. I want them sugary, sticky, chocolatey, and oozing delicious fillings. the way the doughnut gods intended!
Dough boasts numerous other doughnuts that I didn’t have the opportunity to try, but I hope to make it back one of these days, and when I do I plan to get a half dozen in order to try some more. They also have a nice menu of hot/​coffee drinks, but I wasn’t in the market for those during my visit either, so unfortunately I can’t offer any feedback for now.
I definitely recommend checking out one of the Dough locations if you’re in Manhattan. And my one major piece of advice. If you go to Dough, get the Nutella!

My first time at a really good doughnut place in NYC and it went great! I was walking to dinner and passed City Kitchen which I remember (from Instagram) has a Dough in it, and surprisingly at 5pm had nearly every single flavor available! had the Café au lait, dulce de leche, salted chocolate caramel, and of course a traditional glazed and the popular hibiscus! All of them were phenomenal! these doughnuts are big too, like really big! Also had a cortado coffee too which was perfect! will def be back after I try other places like the doughnut plant, the doughnut project, and dominique ansel. (for da cronut)

Well having to find this place was confusing as all get out if you aren’t from NYC.
After walking up and down the block, (and burning off some of the calories we were about to ingest) we found a door that led to the «Kitchen».
Then. it happened.
We found ourselves with these delicious donuts in our pie holes and it was glorious. These were designed to melt in your mouth as soon as it touches your lips. And boy is it worth it! and we got an extra one because I’d like to assume these people want to share this doughy goodness! Can’t wait to taste DOUGH again.

DOUGH IS AMAZING! Me and my friend took a trip here because we were craving sweets. There was an adventure inside City Kitchen (that’s where Dough is located) We saw a performance by a guy in a bright orange body suit! He was singing «shut up and dance with me» LOL. Anyways so we had to go up the stairs which was by the stage where the man was singing. awkward. once we get to the top we spotted the doughnuts *heavy drooling* my friend wanted some almond glazed donut and the café worker was putting them all In a box and other donuts. I asked if there were more and she said no. I go to towards the counter and she motions for me to get the box of donuts. I say what? she said here. take them. I said whaaaat! she said go.
I DIEDDDDDD!!! best donut worker everrrrr.
the donuts were SOO SOFTTTT and just the right amount of flavor. not overbearingly sweet!

Dough is located in City Kitchen which is next to The Row Hotel.
I made it a point to stop here at least one during my stay because getting a fancy anything is fun when traveling.
I ordered a passion fruit donut with cocoa nibs. Probably not the best choice for breakfast but it was pretty good. The yeast base of the donut was okay in taste. I think I’ve had better on the west coast but hey, it was still a fun experience.
Coffee service was excellent.

Even though I don’t love doughnuts, I still think the ones from Dough are fluffy, moist, and large, and not too dense.
They didn’t seem to have many flavors. The Café Au Lait ($ 3) tasted like a coffee cake in doughnut form. The Cold Brew coffee was delicious too, but kind of pricey. Nevertheless, grab a doughnut, sit by the window, and watch the traffic roll by from the world below.

Having high hopes to really love Doughs donuts I made it to City Kitchen for their pop up location there. The space itself with various food vendors to choose from was very nice and plenty of room to sit and enjoy your food. Windows add a nice touch with views of nearby Times Square.
Now the donuts… just meh. It was fresh but the flavors were rather muted. Reminds me of 2 steps up version of dunkin donut. The flavors were many to choose from and seemed indulgent. I tried the hibiscus, chocolate salted caramel and café au lait. A dunkin donut strawberry frosted was comparable to the hibiscus, the chocolate salted caramel had no caramel flavor and it was literally chocolate frosting sprinkled with sea salt and the café Au lait was the only one I liked.
Being a fan of Donut Plant, these can’t even compete! They are big in size and cost less but it’s not worth it if the flavor isn’t there. Maybe some of the other flavors taste better. Overall I give it ³⁄₅ rating.
Onto to my next trek to better donut shops.

Tucked away in the City Kitchen food hall, Dough offers a variety of yeast donuts.
1. What are the most popular donuts?
According to the staff member, classic flavors like original glazed and cinnamon sugar are frequently ordered. The hibiscus and passion fruit are also great options for those seeking a fruity and unique twist to the classic breakfast treat.
We ordered:
Dulce de leche — Almonds: We usually steer clear of dulce de leche anything for fear of sugar overload. Surprisingly, however, this donut was not excessively sweet. We enjoyed the added crunch from the almonds.
Hibiscus: The hibiscus glaze elicits a fruity, though not overpowering flavor. Overall, the donut was refreshing and light.
2. How does Dough compare to other gourmet donuts?
Unlike Doughnut Plant, which offers both cake and yeast donuts, Dough offers only yeast donuts. The two donuts we tried from Dough had just the right amount of sweetness, in contrast to the donuts from Doughnut Plant which are definitely sweeter. We also prefer Dough to Sidecar Doughnuts and Donut Bar in California. In particular, Sidecar Doughnuts are heavy in contrast to Dough’s light and fluffy texture. Donut Bar is our least favorite gourmet shop, offering nothing more than unreasonably priced, mediocre donuts. Dough clearly takes the cake (or the yeast, in this case).
The next time we’re back in New York, Dough will be on our list of must-​eats.

I usually do not eat donuts. When I saw Dough at City Kitchen I changed my ways!
These donuts are huge. They are made fresh on the spot. There are so many to choose from I knew I would find something I would enjoy. Most important point, the price can’t be beat!
If you are a big donut junkie, this is the donut place for you! Blame me if you’re disappointed!

I’ve eaten from Dough twice now and have been underwhelmed by the donuts. I was hoping the first time was just a bad day but after a more recent try, I find that I am unimpressed with their donuts. As beautiful as they look and huge as they are, the taste falls flat compared to other gourmet donut shops.
I’ve tried their hibiscus twice, the salted chocolate caramel, and the chocolate-​cocoa nib and all were just fine. As much as I love yeast donuts, creating such a chewy yet soft donut, these donuts were too much dough and not enough flavor. The donuts are huge so I think the flavor of just dough overpowers any of the flavors they are presenting. I take one bite and am hit with the frosting/​flavor but as I continue to chew the same bite, it all dissipates into just the dough. Then, as I continue with the rest of the donut, I have lost the flavor almost all together as my palate is overwhelmed by the dough taste. I am disappointed because I’ve had other donuts equally big but packed with more flavor.
Is this better than dunkin donuts? YES. Is it a good donut? Meh. As a donut lover, I would give it a try but not worth further wasting precious calories on.

Awesome donuts! Tried three and altogether this was a great snack.
Nutella-​filled donut, which was a pillowy dough base rolled in fine sugar, with a small squirt of Nutella in the center. Could do with more Nutella filling (more Nutella is always the answer!). $ 3.50 for filled donuts.
Almond mocha donut — our favorite. Crunchy topping and a solid dough base. Hit the spot!
Salted chocolate caramel — chocolate caramel drizzled on a solid dough base. Sort of a letdown and our least favorite of the three. Tasted pretty much like just a chocolate covered donut, couldn’t get the salted or caramel flavors as much. Still tasty though!

Café au lait ($ 3) is tall, dense and sweet. The toppings do fall off and can get messy. Good coffee and sweet flavor. I couldn’t just take one bite, or two, or three. Before I knew it the doughnut was gone.
Mocha almond crunch ($ 3) was recommended by the staff as one of the most popular. I went with it and after the first bite I felt underwhelmed. It’s just a $ 3 chocolate covered doughnut with crushed almonds. Not impressed to say the least.