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The votes are in, and with 41% of the votes Bill's Donut Shop in Centerville has the best doughnuts in Dayton.
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Comments
By bobby c
September 14, 2009 12:38 PM | Link to this
abbey’s donuts have the best apple fritters ever try one see what you think
By JW
August 8, 2009 7:54 PM | Link to this
The best dounuts are Abbeys in Fairborn . They are very fresh. The cream filled dounuts are the best.
By Anti-Bill's
July 5, 2009 10:46 AM | Link to this
Bill’s Doughnuts are completely yucky. Their votes are for their place in Centerville tradtion, I’m thinking, which is an understandable thing, but if the Bill’s loyal customers traveled around and open-mindedly TRIED other doughnuts, they’d figure this out.
By HoneyBun
June 23, 2009 6:40 AM | Link to this
Everybody knows the best donuts in the world come from Schuler’s Bakery in Springfield!
By mike
June 7, 2009 6:02 PM | Link to this
Stan the Donut Man used ot be the best in the biz, but once the store was sold, and DESC turned into whatever it is now, the quality, variety, and service has gone down quite a bit. still worth going to though.
By A&J
June 7, 2009 4:58 PM | Link to this
my husband saw a worker at Stan the Donut Man accidentally drop a donut, pick it up off the floor, and put it back on the tray.
By ashley
April 27, 2009 12:47 PM | Link to this
i never even liked donuts till i had some from jims donut shop. unbelievable. it’s basically like having a party in your mouth
By Bruce
April 27, 2009 5:48 AM | Link to this
Jim’s Donuts In Vandalia Has To Be The Institution Of Donuts. I Grew Up With Jim’s And I Always Love Coming Back!!!
By Billy
April 27, 2009 12:44 AM | Link to this
Donut Shoppe in Lebanon is the best. Donut Haus shorted me a PB&J donut once. You never do that to a fat guy. Dunkin Donuts closes @ 11, and still charge fuull-price for hard/stale donuts @10:59. That’s not good business.
By Kimmy
April 25, 2009 12:16 AM | Link to this
I love Jims doughnuts myself!! They are the fluffiest, sweetest, most delicable doughnuts that anyone could ever put their lips on, and the best part is that they are open 24 hours a day. Truly these doughnuts are something to consider when starting your tedious day.
By Connie Weber
April 24, 2009 9:03 PM | Link to this
Has anyone tried Abbey’s Donuts in Fairborn at 344 W.Garland Ave? They are the freshest, filled to the max and best tasting I have ever had. Too bad they weren’t on the list. Try them. You won’t be disappointed. Every donut I have tasted from there, was A - One.
By Bonnie
April 24, 2009 7:03 PM | Link to this
Krispy Kreme, you have GOT to try them! They are simply delicious and melt in your Mouth! A couple times a day, they sell them hot, and mmmm are they ever good, with that delicious tasting icing on them! Man! They are fresh and soft every day! YOU must try them! They are located on Dorthy Lane Highway….stop by and try! you’ll be glad you did!
By donna
April 24, 2009 6:16 PM | Link to this
Jim’s is by far the best donut shop around. The donuts and fritters are ALWAYS FRESH and very tasty. For me it is worth the drive.
By Heather
April 24, 2009 3:55 PM | Link to this
Jim’s donuts are the BEST! Always fresh. The Apple Fritters are so large they can be shared at the office with several coworkers and the cake donuts with chocolate icing are my favorite!
By Patti
April 24, 2009 3:42 PM | Link to this
No one can top Jim’s Donuts in Vandalia…They are so Fresh and Delicious. We won’t buy donuts from anyone else….!!!!
By Joe
April 24, 2009 1:50 PM | Link to this
Where was everyone mentioning these places not on the abllot when it was time for nominations. You folks have nobody to blame but yourselves if your place doesn’t win. Jim’s wasn’t on the initial ballot but I nominated it and it’s doing well. I always have wanted to stop at the Donut Palace. Guess I’ll have to next time I’m driving up Salem. This suburbanite isn’t scared.
By Abbyzmom
April 24, 2009 11:58 AM | Link to this
DONUT PALACE is the WINNER hands down-if you haven’t had them you really don’t know what your missing. I live in Cincinnati and everytime we head north to visit we stop-my husband who is from KY even says they are the best…we don’t by any other brand!!!
By dani
April 24, 2009 11:33 AM | Link to this
Donut Palace is the best overall. Why is that not on the list?
By Laura
April 24, 2009 10:52 AM | Link to this
Donut Palace by far. But then again when your Aunt owns the place and you get them for free they even taste better. But seriously they are the best donuts out there and try there coffee it’s great to!
By MIST
April 24, 2009 10:30 AM | Link to this
How about PattyCakes donuts in Huber Heights………????mmmGood
By North Miami Valley
April 24, 2009 9:52 AM | Link to this
You forget about those of us up north!! Eikenberry’s in Greenville has and will always have the best donuts.
By BIG Dave
April 24, 2009 9:49 AM | Link to this
Der Dutchman in Waynesville has the BEST Baked goods anywhere. The donuts are tops and the cakes and cookies are out of this world. Worth the drive. Woody Bowman started the restaurant and the baking still follows in his footsteps.
By scott
April 24, 2009 7:57 AM | Link to this
Jim’s Doughnuts in Vandalia are excellent. I’ve had Bill’s and they’re pretty good, but usually a little dry/hard.
By kontender
April 24, 2009 7:56 AM | Link to this
donut palace has the best donuts around hands down and the area is alil shaky but them donuts is the truth. the people making them don’t look all that clean but as long as i see some gloves i am cool.
By mary lee
April 24, 2009 2:51 AM | Link to this
i think MVH has the freshest, and tasty donuts in town. best since Jung’s
By bc
April 23, 2009 8:43 PM | Link to this
Please include the BEST in your “vote for” list…Donut Palace! Cinnamon Twists, Glazed, Pretzels, and so on.
By ep
April 23, 2009 8:24 PM | Link to this
none of the above!!! gotta rock donut palace!!! not the safest location but willing to risk it for their donuts!!!
By Donut Lover
April 23, 2009 7:36 PM | Link to this
I love those glazed pretzel-shaped donuts at The Donut Haus. They are awesome!
By Jacquie
April 23, 2009 4:52 PM | Link to this
I have a special place in my heart for Bill’s. It is by FAR the best donut shop, with friendly service, a great selection and prices, and a super comfortable atmosphere…
By Loop Rd
April 23, 2009 2:56 PM | Link to this
Bill’s is the best: the best service, best taste and owners with big hearts!
By pip538pec
April 23, 2009 1:27 PM | Link to this
There are no bad donut places. But Bill’s in Centerville is the best, with Jim’s in Vandalia a very close second.
By james w
April 23, 2009 11:57 AM | Link to this
I freaking love the donut haus! the employees are really friendly =)
By JAC
April 22, 2009 9:03 PM | Link to this
Go Donut Haus!
By Jane
April 22, 2009 3:51 PM | Link to this
Dout Haus has the yummiest donuts! I wouldn’t buy them anywhere else!
By Alan
April 22, 2009 3:14 PM | Link to this
The Donut Haus in Springboro is the best in town!
By Scott
April 22, 2009 3:07 PM | Link to this
Best Apple Fritters in the land!
By Sandi
April 22, 2009 3:03 PM | Link to this
Donut Haus apple fritter are THE best! Their chocolate frosted donuts melt in your mouth!
By jeff
April 22, 2009 2:26 PM | Link to this
The DONUT HAUS BAKERY in SPRINGBORO has the best! Their donuts are delivered to many locations in and around the Dayton area as well.
Their Apple Fritters, Glazed Donuts and Persian Rolls are to die for!
By cheryl
April 20, 2009 8:07 PM | Link to this
The Donut Haus in Springboro has the BEST jelly and crem filled sweet rolls and donuts anywhere . We just love them…
By D
April 20, 2009 4:01 PM | Link to this
Stan the Donut Man has great donuts. I live in Miamisburg and will drive the twenty min. to get them….