Sweetness permeates across Butler County, Ohio, in the wee hours of the morning as bakers prepare to receive visitors seeking unique, tasty pastries at 13 locations that are part of the first Donut Trail in the United States.
The Butler County Donut Trail is all about following the path to the mom and pop shops that hold the sweet confections in this southwestern county of the Buckeye state, between Dayton and Cincinnati.
Download the passport and trail map at BCDonutTrail.com or pick one up at any of the participating shops. Trail followers who get the passport stamped at each of the 13 stops will receive the official Donut Trail T-shirt. Hit the trail early; be on the road by 7 or 7:30 a.m. Some shops run out of doughnuts and close early. Consider spending a night or two. A good central location to stay is the city of Hamilton.
It takes no special training to prepare to follow the trail — just map out the stops on the 80-mile loop and make sweet memories. There is no timeline to complete this sweet mission — do a couple shops and come back to do more another day, or go for the golden fried delicacies all at once.
Check out these specialties:
• Donut Spot, Fairfield: This shop opens at 3 a.m. and the cheesecake doughnut is what the early risers are looking for.
• Jupiter Coffee & Donuts, Fairfield: A great place to get a cup of coffee, they have their own brand. Alongside the selection of doughnuts are brownies, muffins, pastries and cookies. Try the Red Storm Roll, a signature doughnut — raspberry filled with cream cheese frosting.
• The Donut Hole by Milton’s Donuts, West Chester: Established in 1960 this shop has a specialty of fried cream cheese and blueberry- or strawberry-glazed donuts (flavors change). The kids will love the Fruity Pebbles doughnuts.
• Stan the Donut Man, West Chester: You will know that Stan is the man once you bite into the signature pineapple fritter loaded with big bites of the tasty fruit. Not a fan of pineapple? Check out the popular Davy Crockett, a cinnamon twist doughnut.
• Holtman’s Donuts, West Chester: A family-owned business using family recipes not written down but in the minds of the three generations of bakers. If you are early enough, watch the doughnuts being made. The Buckeye and maple bacon doughnuts are real hits.
• The Donut Dude, Liberty Township: The “dude” was in the woodworking business and decided he had a real interest in doughnuts. Who doesn’t? He left the wood world and became the Donut Dude. His specialties include the fried crispy apple fritter and, for the kids, a S’mores doughnut.
• Oxford Doughnut Shoppe: Close to Miami University sits this Oxford go-to for more than 50 years, where doughnut seekers will find the biggest round glazed creations. Also popular are the blueberry cake and red velvet doughnuts.
• Kelly’s Bakery, Hamilton: You might run into a line here, where glass cases are filled with a variety of sweet treats including pastries, cinnamon rolls, muffins, cookies, Danishes, doughnuts, fried croissants and apple fritters.
• Ross Bakery, Hamilton: Try the cheesecake doughnut topped with strawberries. Ross Bakery is known for cream horns, huge and delicious pretzel-shaped glazed doughnuts, and the Klunker.
• Mimi’s, Hamilton: Known for its peanut butter Reese’s cup doughnut, this shop was started by a retired police officer who knew her doughnuts. Try a PB&J or the small bite version of the peanut butter, a Mimi’s Bite.
• Martin’s Donuts, Trenton: Martin’s is home to the Twisted Sister, chocolate and regular doughnut dough twisted together and then glazed for a unique melt-in-the-mouth experience. Try the banana pudding, cronuts and apple fritters.
• Milton’s Donuts, Middletown: This family owned shop is a favorite of kids, as they love to sink their teeth into the Oreo doughnut — just one of Milton’s specialties. Don’t miss the fried cream cheese donuts; they sell out fast.
• Central Pastry Shop, Middletown: This 70-plus-year-old shop is known to keep sweets lovers coming back for more. It is home to the Ugly doughnut — glazed and crunchy on the outside, soft in the middle. The cinnamon squares are unique and delish.
In an effort to help travelers plan their adventure, the Butler County Donut Trail has added a “Donut Concierge” and the Extra Sweet Savings Pass to bring even more fun to the experience. Trained experts now staff the Donut Concierge Desk, to assist in planning routes, suggesting iconic doughnuts and answering trail-related questions. Call 888-410-6994 Mondays through Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern.
The Extra Sweet Savings Pass features more than 30 local businesses including attractions, restaurants, spas and hotels, offering discounts to customers wearing their Donut Trail T-shirt. The digital pass is complimentary to all and available at gettothebc.com/extra-sweet-savings-pass.
A “sweet” trip for all ages. Visit gettothebc.com for more information on places to stay, eat, trail tips and things to do.
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