The best donuts in the Dayton region: Where to find them for National Donut Day

Are you looking for the best donut in the Dayton region for National Donut Day?

Here’s a look at the winners of Best Donut in the 2024 Best of Dayton contest:

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• First Place: Bill’s Donut Shop (268 N. Main St. in Centerville)

• Finalist: Stan the Donut Man (1441 Wilmington Ave. in Dayton)

• Finalist: Jim’s Donut Shop (122 E. National Road in Vandalia)

The winners of our 2025 Best of Dayton contest will be announced June 27. A special section will be published in the paper on June 29.

The first-ever National Donut Day was celebrated in Chicago in 1938 by The Salvation Army as a fundraiser to help those in need during The Great Depression.

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According to the organization’s website, The Salvation Army has a long history with donuts. In 1917, The Salvation Army’s Donut Lassies were sent to France to bring a light of hope and happiness to soldiers on the battlefield. Soldiers would stock up on essential goods and grab a sweet treat (donuts) baked by the Lassies, the website stated.

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Natalie Jones

Natalie Jones is an All Media Journalist with Dayton.com focusing on food and dining, pop culture and lifestyle. She is a Wright State University graduate with over seven years of experience in the media field.