Doughnut Prices for Hanukkah 2026 Vary Widely Across Israeli Bakeries
Translated & summarized from Hamal by baba
A survey of Israeli bakeries for Hanukkah 2026 shows doughnut prices ranging from 6 to 20 shekels. Some chains, like Ma'afe Neeman and Roladin, are maintaining last year's prices despite rising ingredient costs. Others have increased prices, particularly for specialty flavors. Ma'afe Neeman offers the cheapest jelly doughnut at 6 shekels.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Doughnut prices for Hanukkah 2026 in Israel range from 6 to 20 shekels.
- Ma'afe Neeman offers the lowest-priced jelly doughnut at 6 shekels.
- Some chains like Roladin and Lehemim are maintaining last year's prices.
- Specialty doughnuts see price increases at bakeries like Biscotti and Shemo.
- Ingredient cost increases are impacting pricing strategies for some bakeries.
As Hanukkah approaches, a survey of doughnut prices at leading Israeli bakeries and patisseries for Hanukkah 2026 reveals significant price disparities. A basic sufganiyah (jelly doughnut) starts at 6 shekels, while specialty versions can cost up to 20 shekels. Some chains have maintained last year's prices, particularly for classic doughnuts, despite rising ingredient costs. Others have adjusted prices, mainly for premium flavors.
Ma'afe Neeman, for instance, is keeping prices from Hanukkah 2025. A traditional jelly sufganiyah will sell for 6 shekels, a dulce de leche for 8 shekels, and specialty doughnuts for 13 to 14 shekels. Yimi Neeman, a co-owner, stated the decision to absorb rising flour and raw material costs was made to allow customers to enjoy doughnuts at accessible prices during the festive period.
Roladin is also holding prices steady, with strawberry and dulce de leche doughnuts at 8 shekels, and specialty options ranging from 16 to 20 shekels. Lehemim has kept prices unchanged, with a jelly doughnut at 9 shekels and a plain one at 8 shekels.
Biscotti's jelly doughnut remains 8 shekels, but some specialty doughnuts have increased by 2 shekels to a range of 16 to 18 shekels. Shemo's jelly doughnut is 7 shekels and dulce de leche is 8 shekels, but specialty doughnuts rose by 1 shekel to 15 shekels, a roughly 7.2% increase. The Maritozzo will cost 16 shekels.
Biga's sufganiyah is priced at 11 shekels, a slight decrease from last year's 11.25 shekels. Nono and Mimi's jelly doughnut is 8 shekels, with caramel and chocolate flavors increasing to 14 shekels, while a gluten-free chocolate option remains 15 shekels. Matuka kept its jelly and tiramisu doughnuts at 8 and 16 shekels respectively, but the pistachio specialty doughnut rose by 2 shekels to 18 shekels.
Overall, the survey highlights that doughnut prices are not uniform, with the gap between basic and specialty doughnuts reaching significant percentages. While some chains absorb cost increases, others have updated prices, especially for unique flavors. Ma'afe Neeman offers the lowest-priced jelly doughnut at 6 shekels.
