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    For years, the Jewish Cultural Festivals sold breads and sweets made at Evans Bakery by Temple Israel volunteers.

    I shed more than a few tears when Bill told me that Evans Bakery would no longer be a fixture in Old North Dayton. I will miss his dinner rolls and strawberry cream cake the most. However, I will miss Bill's baking classes and professional baking wisdom more than the sweets. Kudos to Jennifer Evans for taking on the business and making people happy for sooo many years! I wish her all the best. And best wishes to Bill, whose servant leadership and passion for helping people led to the creation of some of the most successful nonprofits in the Dayton area. May your light continue to shine. Thank you, Bill, Rosemary, Jennifer, and the entire Evans Bakery family.

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    Dominic D.

    Small mom and pop shop. Parking can be a little challenging. Otherwise, the bakery has a little of everything, all of which looked very traditional. The staff was very accommodating, even offering to make a blackberry filled donut on the spot. (Thus it is no Dunkin' Donuts, thankfully. ) My first bite was like being transported back to grandma's kitchen. Definitely with the stop. Why not 5 stars, if the fillings were homemade this place would be a wonder of the world.

    The best donuts I have EVER had.
    Stephanie C.

    I adore this bakery. Not only are the donuts THE BEST I have ever tasted, but the bakery itself is wonderful. My mother ordered pies and I do not like pie. HOWEVER I LOVED the sweet potato pie. It's the absolute BEST. Next bread. Again, my mom decided she wanted Milk bread. Never heard of it? Me neither. I go to Jennifer, the owner, and she just whips out the recipe. Not only that, she asked for feedback to make it better (it was perfect the way it was). Then today as I get my donuts, I see bread samples. It's her newest bread to try. It was HEAVENLY. And lastly, I bought donuts once and they did not taste like normal. So I call the shop and Jennifer answers. I talk with her and told her I didn't really like what was done. No problem. She let me know she was stretching mix til her new shipment and that her donuts would not change. THEN she said she would give me a free dozen since I wasn't happy. I forgot about the free but I remembered the mix part. Next time I'm there I made the inquiry if the mix was the same. Jennifer REMEMBERED and gave me a free dozen donuts. BEST PLACE EVER!

    Enjoying the orange cream filled donut with a hot cup of coffee
    Amanda N.

    Since, I moved to Ohio, I was worried on not finding the food places I enjoy. When I looked up this place for donuts, the reviews people wrote about Evans, weren't kidding. I felt comfortable knowing that the staff were friendly and knowledgeable about donuts, cakes, and breads. Their apricot danish brought me back home and the orange cream filled donut made my morning with a hot cup of coffee ^_^

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    Decided to stop by and it was amazing! We got a bunch of pastries for the holiday weekend, including colaches. HIGHLY recommended!

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    Friendly service and amazing baked items. Bought a cake and it was delicious. They have so many order ahead options.

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    Delicious cookies and donuts in Old North Dayton. I sampled them at the National Night Out.

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    I Love there Donuts,Pastries & Cakes. I'm telling you they got the SWEETS DOWN PAT!!!

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    Some of the best doughnuts in town! I would compare them to Bills in Centerville. If you are gonna get doughnuts this is the place to do it!

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    These are the best donuts in Dayton. The staff is very friendly and the prices are great. I only bring these donuts to customers.

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