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Is Doughnut Plant Still Open? Food Paradise Update (New York, NY)

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As of September 2026, Doughnut Plant is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

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What the source shows: Doughnut Plant's official website, checked 2026-09-08, offered live same-day delivery, pickup, and nationwide shipping ordering, and Google Places listed the Grand Central-area location as operational the same day.

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What happened after Food Paradise?

"Donut Paradise" (S1E5) featured Doughnut Plant, spotlighting its artisanal doughnut flavors at the shop's Grand Central Terminal-area location in New York City. Doughnut Plant operates multiple New York City locations, including Brooklyn, Long Island City, the Lower East Side, and Williamsburg, according to the business's own website. That website, checked 2026-09-08, offered same-day delivery and pickup ordering plus nationwide shipping, and listed a catering menu and gift-card program. Google Places, checked the same day, listed the 89 E 42nd St location's business status as operational. The site's navigation also pointed to an "All Locations" page and a rewards program, indicating the chain continues operating multiple New York City shops beyond the original Grand Central-area storefront, alongside its nationwide online shipping business.

Featured on Food Paradise

Season / episode
Season 1, Episode 5
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Donut Paradise
What was featured
Doughnut Plant's artisanal doughnuts and Grand Central Terminal location
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Doughnut Plant

Frequently asked questions

Is Doughnut Plant still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Doughnut Plant is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

What happened to Doughnut Plant after Food Paradise?

"Donut Paradise" (S1E5) featured Doughnut Plant, spotlighting its artisanal doughnut flavors at the shop's Grand Central Terminal-area location in New York City. As of September 2026, Doughnut Plant is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

Where is Doughnut Plant located?

89 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Food Paradise featured Doughnut Plant?

Season 1, Episode 5 of Food Paradise. The episode is titled “Donut Paradise”.

Is Doughnut Plant still using the Food Paradise menu or branding?

That website, checked 2026-09-08, offered same-day delivery and pickup ordering plus nationwide shipping, and listed a catering menu and gift-card program. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Visit info

Address
89 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017
Venue type
bakery
Official website
doughnutplant.com

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