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Ray's Donuts Menu & Prices 2026: Full List & Best Value

Ray's Donuts is a beloved neighborhood donut shop in Kansas City's Northland, turning out fresh yeast-raised, cake, and specialty bismark donuts every morning from 5:30 AM. With individual donuts starting at just $1.20, it's one of the most affordable and consistent donut destinations in the metro area.

Kansas City classicFresh dailyFrom $1.20 each
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Signature items

Glazed Donut$1.20
Bismark Donut$2.49
Cinnamon Twist$2.49
Manager's Special$23.90
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Quick answers

What to order — at a glance

Cheapest item
Glazed Donut $1.20
Most popular
Long John (Chocolate)

Consistently top-ordered per delivery platforms

Best value deal
Manager's Special $23.90
Best specialty donut
Bismark – Bavarian Filled $2.49
Combo meals

Ray's Donuts combo and meal deals

Manager's Special$23.90

  • Any 6 small donuts (yeast raised or cake)
  • Any 7 specialty donuts

Best-value box; mix and match from standard and specialty selections

Dozen Yeast Raised$12.00

  • 12 yeast-raised donuts of your choice

Glazed, sugar, or chocolate iced — pick any combination

Dozen Specialty$24.90

  • 12 specialty donuts of your choice

Choose from bismarks (lemon, blueberry, raspberry, bavarian) or cinnamon twists

Full menu with prices

Ray's Donuts full menu and current prices

Prices sourced from SinglePlatform and delivery platforms as of May 2026. Some specialty items may lack per-item prices; verify current pricing at the location.
Yeast Raised Donuts6 itemsSpecialty Donuts8 itemsCake Donuts4 itemsDonut Holes1 itemManager's Special1 itemBeverages2 items
Budget picks

Cheapest items on the Ray's Donuts menu

  1. 1Glazed DonutSingle; $12.00/dozen$1.20
  2. 2Sugar Raised DonutSingle; $12.00/dozen$1.20
  3. 3Chocolate Iced Raised DonutSingle; $12.00/dozen$1.20
  4. 4Lemon Iced Cake DonutSingle; $12.00/dozen$1.20
  5. 5Maple Iced Cake DonutSingle; $12.00/dozen$1.20
  6. 6Bismark – Lemon FilledSpecialty; $24.90/dozen$2.49
  7. 7Bismark – Blueberry FilledSpecialty; $24.90/dozen$2.49
  8. 8Cinnamon TwistSpecialty; $24.90/dozen$2.49
  9. 9Bottled Pop (20 oz.)$2.09
Single vs. Dozen pricing

Ray's Donuts: single price vs. dozen price

Ray's Donuts sells by the single or by the dozen, with significant savings when buying a full box.

ItemSingleDozen
Glazed Donut$1.20$12.00
Sugar Raised Donut$1.20$12.00
Chocolate Iced Raised Donut$1.20$12.00
Lemon Iced Cake Donut$1.20$12.00
Maple Iced Cake Donut$1.20$12.00
Bismark – Any Filling$2.49$24.90
Cinnamon Twist$2.49$24.90
Price comparison

How Ray's Donuts prices compare to competitors

Like-for-like comparison of glazed donut and specialty donut pricing across Kansas City and national donut chains.

CategoryRay's DonutsDuck DonutsShipley Do-NutsRandy's Donuts
Single glazed donut$1.20~$2.50~$1.25~$1.50
Specialty / filled donut$2.49~$3.50~$1.75~$2.25
Dozen standard donuts$12.00~$25.00~$13.00~$15.00
Dozen specialty donuts$24.90~$35.00~$18.00~$22.00
Coffee (to-go box 96 oz.)$16.99N/AN/AN/A
About

About Ray's Donuts

Ray's Donuts has been a fixture in Kansas City's Northland for decades, operating out of its original location at 315 NE Vivion Road. The shop opens before sunrise — doors swing open at 5:30 AM Tuesday through Sunday — catering to early risers who want fresh donuts before the morning rush. The shop closes by early afternoon when the day's batches are sold out, a hallmark of genuine from-scratch donut making.

The menu is a study in donut fundamentals: yeast-raised rings glazed, sugared, or chocolate-iced; dense cake donuts in lemon and maple; and a full lineup of bismark-style filled donuts in lemon, blueberry, raspberry, and Bavarian cream. Long johns are a top seller, as is the apple fritter — the kind of chunky, irregular fritter that's become harder to find as chain shops homogenize the category. Cinnamon twists and specialty cream-filled bismarks round out the specialty tier at $2.49 each.

Ray's operates as a cash-friendly neighborhood shop without a drive-thru. It's wheelchair accessible and offers delivery through third-party platforms, but the real experience is walking in, picking from the case, and leaving with a warm box. Customers consistently note that Ray's offers quality comparable to — or better than — better-known Kansas City donut shops at a price point that makes buying by the dozen an easy call.

1Kansas City location
5:30 AMopens daily (Tue–Sun)
$1.20starting price per donut

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What are Ray's Donuts' hours?

Ray's Donuts is open Tuesday through Sunday from 5:30 AM to 1:00 PM. The shop is closed on Mondays. Because donuts are made fresh each day, the shop may sell out before closing time — arriving early gives you the best selection.

Where is Ray's Donuts located?

Ray's Donuts is located at 315 NE Vivion Rd, Kansas City, MO 64118 in the Northland area. You can reach them by phone at 816-455-7888.

How much does a donut cost at Ray's Donuts?

Standard yeast-raised and cake donuts (glazed, sugar raised, chocolate iced, lemon iced, maple iced) are $1.20 each or $12.00 per dozen. Specialty donuts including bismarks (lemon, blueberry, raspberry, bavarian) and cinnamon twists are $2.49 each or $24.90 per dozen as of May 2026.

What is the Manager's Special at Ray's Donuts?

The Manager's Special is Ray's best-value mixed box: any 6 small donuts (from the yeast raised or cake selections) plus any 7 specialty donuts for $23.90. It's the top-ordered item on delivery platforms and the most economical way to sample across the menu.

Does Ray's Donuts have a drive-thru?

No, Ray's Donuts does not have a drive-thru. It is a walk-in shop. The location is wheelchair accessible, and delivery is available through third-party platforms including Uber Eats and DoorDash for those who can't visit in person.

What are the most popular donuts at Ray's?

According to delivery platform data and customer reviews, the most popular items are the Manager's Special box, Long Johns (chocolate-iced bar-style donuts), and the classic Glazed Donut. The Apple Fritter and Bavarian cream bismarks are also frequently praised in customer reviews.

Does Ray's Donuts have filled donuts?

Yes. Ray's offers bismark-style filled donuts in five varieties: lemon filled, blueberry filled, raspberry filled, Bavarian cream with chocolate icing, and Bavarian cream with glaze. All bismarks are priced at $2.49 each or $24.90 per dozen.

Can I order Ray's Donuts for delivery?

Yes, Ray's Donuts is available on Uber Eats, DoorDash, Grubhub, and Postmates from their Kansas City location. Delivery fees and availability vary by platform and distance. Note that the shop closes around 1:00 PM daily, so place orders early.

How does Ray's Donuts compare to Lamar's or other KC donut shops?

Ray's Donuts is frequently compared to Lamar's Donuts — another well-known Kansas City donut chain. Customers who have tried both often describe Ray's as comparably fresh and flavorful, with standard donuts priced at $1.20 versus Lamar's slightly higher price points. Ray's has one location versus Lamar's multi-location footprint, giving it a neighborhood-shop character many locals prefer.