Looking for a great doughnut? These 16 local bakeries and restaurants have survived the turf wars with Dunkin Donuts, many supported for decades by a fiercely loyal clientele. To compile this list, our readers nominated their favorites, and we asked around town before finally sampling. Each tasting day began with a different team to gain different perspectives. After all, some people like glazed, some people like plain.

Take a look at which doughnuts make Boston go 'round.

— Glenn Yoder, Boston.com Staff