Our Story
Five decades of 5am mornings.
The Original Donut Palace has been serving up the freshest donuts in the Dayton, Ohio region for over 50 years. Family-owned and locally operated in Trotwood and Huber Heights, we pride ourselves on making our customer's day just a little more joyous with our classic-style donuts, including our signature Glazed Twist. You'll also find a rotating menu of unusual but delicious donut varieties. Come taste the joy of our sweet treats and bring some golden-glazed warmth to your family, friends, or office. Oh yeah — our coffee is amazing too.
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1971
The first batch
A young Dayton family opens a tiny shop on Brandt Pike. One fryer, one rolling pin, one promise: hand-glaze every donut.
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1984
Word gets around
Saturday lines stretch out the door. Kids press their noses to the glass case.
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1996
A second shop
We open a second neighborhood shop. Same recipe. Same family. Same 5am alarm.
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2008
The next generation
The founders' kids take over the rolling pin. Nothing changes — that's the point.
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2024
Two shops, one family
Trotwood and Huber Heights. Still hand-glazed. Still ours.
Same recipe. Same welcome.
Pop in any morning. We saved you a glazed.