Better-Maid Donuts Reopen in Scott Township

Pittsburgh's favorite donuts are back with long lines and the same great taste.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 3:22pm

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A high-contrast, silkscreen-style illustration of a single, iconic Better-Maid donut repeated in a grid pattern, rendered in a bold, neon color palette that captures the celebratory energy of the donut shop's long-awaited return.The vibrant reopening of Pittsburgh's beloved Better-Maid Donuts brings a sweet burst of community spirit to the Greentree Road neighborhood.Philadelphia Today

After a property dispute forced Better-Maid Donut Company to relocate from its longtime Crafton Heights location, the popular Pittsburgh donut shop has reopened in Scott Township on Greentree Road. Customers have been lining up for hours to get their hands on the beloved donuts, with the shop opening at 7 a.m. on Friday and selling out each day.

Why it matters

Better-Maid Donuts has been a Pittsburgh institution for decades, known for its delicious and unique donut flavors. The reopening in a new location is exciting news for donut lovers in the area who were worried the shop might not return after the property dispute.

The details

Better-Maid Donut Company announced earlier this year that it would be relocating following a dispute with the landlord at its longtime Steuben Street location in Crafton Heights. The shop has now reopened at 2101 Greentree Road in Scott Township, the former home of the restaurant Albero Verde. Customers have been lining up for hours, with some waiting up to two hours on the first two days, to get their hands on the beloved donuts. The shop is open from 7 a.m. until everything is sold out, and will reopen on Saturday at 8 a.m. They are closed on Easter Sunday.

  • Better-Maid Donut Company announced the relocation earlier this year.
  • The shop reopened at its new Greentree Road location on Friday, April 3, 2026.
  • The shop will be open on Saturday, April 4, 2026 from 8 a.m. until sold out.
  • The shop will be closed on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026.

The players

Better-Maid Donut Company

A popular Pittsburgh donut shop that has been a local institution for decades, known for its delicious and unique donut flavors.

Ken

The donut maker who is moving with Better-Maid Donut Company to the new Greentree Road location, ensuring the same great taste.

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The takeaway

The reopening of Better-Maid Donuts in a new location is a testament to the enduring popularity of this Pittsburgh institution. Customers have shown their dedication by lining up for hours, proving that the shop's unique and delicious donuts are worth the wait.