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    Al's Donuts

    4.1 (39 reviews)
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    Open 5:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Cameron A.

    We were on our way out of town & decided to stop at Al's! I had never heard of this shop & was excited as soon as we pulled up. This place looks like a scene out of an old movie. It was absolutely adorable. I did not expect them to have seating, but they did! We were helped by a gentleman that had been there all night preparing donuts & he was so kind! (We were there at 6 am) We grabbed a dozen donuts & I will say I cannot recall the exact donut I tried, but I remember it being delicious. Everyone was impressed by the texture & flavors of the donuts. If you're ever in Plainfield or passing through, this shop is worth a stop!

    Shantel J.

    Under New Management but still handmade and homemade with love! Open Thursday thru Sunday from 3am-11am

    Al's favorite donut !
    Brian M.

    Wednesday morning, I was driving in Plainfield in the wee hours of the morning and saw a sign for "Al's Donuts." Being a donut fanatic, what was I to do other than stop in. I rustled up some cash and walked in with enough to get three donuts. I ordered the glazed yeast - as it is the one donut I use to compare all donut shops. For the next two I grabbed the seasonal "Apple Cinnamon" and asked Al to pick my final one - he picked cake with chocolate icing. Glazed seemed okay, but not the best. The Apple Cinnamon was much better and the chocolate cake was out of this world good! For the first time I am ranking a donut shop on a cake donut. So so good that my mouth is still watering :) Notes: I don't think they accept credit cards There is parking in the back There are seats inside if you want to sit

    Cinnamon roll and coffee
    Erin K.

    Al's is a staple is Plainfield. Every time we are there the service is great and the donuts are even better! The same guy is there every time we've been there and he is always so kind. The cinnamon roll is huge and just as delicious! This is definitely a place to visit! We

    The only thing lit on Main Street you can't miss it!
    JR F.

    First time trying Al's Donuts and it will not be my last! This hidden gem on main street in Plainfield is must try if you love doughnuts! The parking lot is a little scary because it is not well lit, but the second you open your car door you're welcomed by the heavenly smell of fresh baked doughnuts. I tried the Bismarck (their best seller) as well as many other types of doughnuts. All of them were absolutely delicious and had the fresh baked softness! Definitely recommend their jelly doughnut. It was by far my favorite one of what I tried from here. The only reason I gave it 4 stars and not 5 is because it is only open from 230-930 or until they run out of doughnuts. I went around 4am and they were about half out. Another reason for 4 stars is because it is CASH ONLY!! Also: The parking lot is located behind the building, I found it easy to access by turning in at the Dairy Queen next door.

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    Small "mom & pop" store with a really nice staff and the best apple fritter I've ever had.

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    Cinnamon crumble donut was very good , quick service and very freshly made you can tell.

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    The doughnuts were old and hard, probably won't be back, threw half a dozen away not what I expected from a donut shop

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    I really had high hopes for this donut store but the donuts were very stale. Had to throw most of them away.

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    Awesome donut shop! I love that they open super early. The gentleman that works in there is great, and he's also a veteran.

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    Great place of you are up after 2am but before 9 am. I find the best doughnut around.

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    Cash only, quick service, and if you're lucky enough to be there when a hot batch comes out- oh man.

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    I must admit that despite my reporting on the apparent donut wars in Avon Indiana, with no less…read morethan five different donut shops in the growing town, I'd completely forgotten about the presence of Rise n' Roll Bakery until I happened to be on my way out to Putnam County and happened to look over and see the shop in a relatively small strip center. Rise n' Roll was founded in Middlebury, Indiana by an Amish family as an offshoot of the family's selling of donuts from the porch of their Shipshewana home. Established a Rise n' Roll in 2004, it stayed relatively small for years. The original bakery didn't use electricity, refrigeration, or modern tech. Everything was by hand. In 2009, the Amish owner sold the company to a non-Amish family. It was moved to a larger facility - the original owner stayed employed by the company and the small bakery began to expand including franchising. In recent years, the Central Indiana presence has grown. Rise n' Roll offers donuts, pastries, Amish goods, deli, and other items. While I was sad to see Rise n' Roll leave their Broad Ripple spot, truthfully I tend to resonate more with its simpler locations (there's now a smaller shop in Nora). This spot in Avon reminds me of Nora. I believe the Indiana-based chain has 16 locations statewide. I'm a definite fan of the chain and have never had a bad experience at any location in terms of product or people. I primarily stick to donuts when coming here, however, I'll occasionally deviate. While I'd say that Rise n' Roll is decked out a bit nicer than Carl's, I felt a similar vibe here. In a town that has multiple options, it's really important to distinguish yourself and Rise n' Roll does that nicely. The cinnamon caramel donut is perhaps its most widely known and beloved option, however, I'm a fan of chocolate frosted (yeast or cake). Donut offerings can vary between locations. Employees here are friendly. The strip center has accessible parking with appropriate curb cuts. The single glass door was pretty manageable. I get the sense they'd easily help if help was needed, though it's obvious that most folks with disabilities prefer independence. Overall, I'd easily claim Rise n' Roll as one of my Avon favorites. I won't dare rank the five, though a quick read of my reviews would likely make it obvious. For a more natural option in a pleasing, welcoming setting it doesn't get much better than Rise n' Roll.

    Amish baked goods and coffee and boba and other things!! This place is bigger than I thought. Be…read moresure to check out the entire store. There are more things in the back and even an extensive boba drink menu. There are restrooms here. The service was good. The donuts are delicious. There are some really nice unique flavors. The coffee menu is extensive. I didn't see coffee on the menu online. I got the Bismark crunch. This was good but the crunch pieces on top just sank to the bottom because of how heavy it was. I thought it was going to be smaller pieces in the coffee. I got the lemon Blueberry and cinnamon caramel with Bavarian filling. Will def be back to try more flavors

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