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Bill's Donut Shop

4.5 (853 reviews)
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Moderate noise
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Dogs allowed
Good for kids

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Christopher F.

Although things look a little different, some things stay the same. The selection is outstanding, the service is friendly and knowledgeable and now with many updates in the building, everything is nice and clean and in good repair. I had a couple donuts and a delicious cup of coffee and was able to catch up with an old friend.

Paul W.

So much goodness in one place. Fresh donuts throughout the day. Must stop here. If in the area

Julia B.

Bill's Donuts has always been a huge go-to for me! It's open 24/7 and has the best donuts in the area (dare I say world?!... they are very very good!). Prices are super reasonable and the staff are always kind. You can't go wrong with any donut selection and it's a nice place to sit down with friends and family and eat your donuts. I 100% recommend coming to Bill's any chance you get!! You'll fall in love immediately.

Sean S.

Came into Bill's Donuts today for a sweet treat and ended up leaving with more donuts than I planned... There are so many delicious options that I had a hard time choosing just a couple! Donuts are always fresh and tasty. Staff is always nice. Always look forward to going to Bill's Donuts!

Eloy Y.

Since 1979, this establishment founded by Bill and Faye Elam has been located on N Main Street in Centerville. But one might be surprised to know that Phil Donahue, who used to live in the area, visited quite often before he became a talk show host in the 1970s. This doughnut shop has embraced its 1960s diner feel with a few booths and barstool-style chairs; mainly takeout is open 24 hours. We've heard about this place, and some of us are first-timers. Upon entering, there was a line, but it moved at a decent pace. They offered a wide variety of cake donuts, filled donuts, pastries, muffins, and more! My partner, his family, and I decided on a dozen mixed with Boston Crème, Jelly, Sour Cream, and Chocolate Donuts. The quality and taste were excellent, and one could tell they were freshly made. The price was reasonable for the area. The staff was great with helping us make our decisions. A must-visit if one's in the area, which we can recommend.

Amber D.

This has always been my very favorite donuts shop from my home town I moved away in 1993 to AZ but whenever im in town its a must stop. I have even got my grown kids hooked I go in the night before I leave to fly back to AZ grab a dozen to bring back with me...

Two dozen assorted donuts
Crabby A.

Love Bill's. They have a wide variety of donuts and pastries. The staff are always super friendly. Hometown staple!

Ron H.

Bill's Donuts Yes to Online Take Away 'Tis a glorious sunny Friday at 10:20 AM as I arrive at Bill's Donuts. There is no traffic on the roads of Centerville. As I enter Bill's parking lot, there is only one parking space. Why are so many folks at Bill's? The human line extends from the long counter to the parking lot. Clearly Bill's Donuts is arguably the "best" donut shop in Ohio, or at least SW Ohio, or Centerville. Bill's has recently remodeled and added an Interior take away counter apart from the scurry of the long line. The Online process is "bugy." I recommend a jpg of the donuts to be ordered. The confirmation of the order is missing. Nevertheless, my wife has several favorites including the Cruller. A cruller (/krlr/) is a deep-fried pastry popular in parts of Europe and North America. In Europe it is typically either made of a string of dough that is folded over and twisted twice to create its signature shape or is formed from a rectangle of dough with a cut in the center allowing it to be pulled over and through itself to produce distinctive twists in the sides of the pastry. In North America, it is typically a form of cake doughnut made in a small loaf or simple stick shape or, in the case of the "French cruller", extruded in a ring from choux pastry. Bill's does not identify a Cruller donut; thus, I must guess at to identity, and I get it right. Next is a chocolate iced donut; there are several choices, and fortunately I recall that my wife prefers custard to crème - this is the Chocolate Iced Custard Long John. Of course I rearrange fridge to accommodate this order. The clerk at take-away is very busy, and a bit annoyed to sort out my take away order; perhaps, customer training is in order. The very small parking lot precludes a take away window. Perhaps, I should have done Take Away at 2:36 AM. All in all, I survived rudimentary On Line instructions and an annoyed clerk at Bill's.

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Al A.

I believe that beloved establishments like Bill's Donut Shop are defined not only by their delicious offerings, but also by the people who serve them. My friends and family have been loyal customers of Bill's for years. Whenever we need pastries for special occasions--graduations, birthdays, or simply to satisfy a midnight craving--we know we can count on Bill's for treats that are always fresh and flavorful. The custard-filled chocolate Long Johns are our absolute favorite; if you haven't tried them yet, I highly recommend you do. Recently, however, I had a disappointing experience. I ordered 3 chocolate custard Long Johns, a chocolate muffin, a strawberry muffin, a cinnamon sugar muffin, a blackberry turnover, and two chocolate milks. What I received, instead, was 1 chocolate Long John, 1 and 3/4 eaten chocolate muffins, 1 strawberry muffin, the blackberry turnover, and the two milks. Concerned, I took photos and reported this to the third-party delivery company, who confirmed the food safety sticker was misplaced--raising the possibility that the order could have been tampered with. In addition, the order was obviously incomplete and incorrect, which indicated carelessness from the store staff. While the third-party company accepted responsibility for the delivery, I felt it was important to also alert Bill's staff to these issues for the sake of future customers and food safety. Having spent over 13 years in Corporate Management overseeing Customer relations, I understand the importance of clear communication and corrective action when mistakes happen. Unfortunately, when I called the store to share my concerns, I was deeply disappointed by the response I received from the manager, Niki. Rather than listening or addressing the issue, she seemed dismissive and told me to resolve everything with the delivery service, disregarding my concerns about the order accuracy and food safety. When I reiterated that I wasn't asking for a refund, but wanted to bring this to her attention for quality control, she responded curtly, insinuating that I was just calling to "whine and complain." I ended the call, feeling upset and disrespected. I truly love Bill's--your pastries have always been a highlight for me and my loved ones. But to be met with this level of rudeness from a manager was both surprising and disheartening, especially given how much your bakery means to our family. I recognize that late hours and long shifts are challenging, but basic courtesy and accountability go a long way--even when mistakes happen. I hope this feedback encourages your team to take future concerns seriously and to uphold the quality of service that has made Bill's so special to so many.

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Han L.

Highlight: Sour Cream Cake ($1.25) Bill's offers a lot of variety in their baked goods. The taste of the donuts themselves is good, but it's more on the dry to crumbly side for me, rather than a soft, airy texture. Hospitality: Always at least 3 people at the counter, so the service is fast. Honorable Mention: They remodeled recently, so there's limited seating inside. Very convenient that they are open 24/7 because not a lot of places open late.

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Cheryl B.

Service was wonderful very friendly staff. Bill,s Donut has the delicious donuts, pastries, muffins that I've ever had. If you haven't tried this place you need to take a trip .

Pretzel donut and red velvet cake donut
Megan H.

My boyfriend is from Dayton and said Bill's donuts were a must try. We came by pretty late at night (they're open 24/7) and got their pretzel donut and a red velvet cake donut. Their pretzel donut was the best glazed donut i've ever had! The way that it was made makes it perfectly airy inside. The red velvet donut was good as well, though perhaps a bit too sweet. It would've been perfect if it was cream cheese frosting on top instead!

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3 years ago

Very good I go pretty often gets pretty crowded but line moves fast. I recommend the jelly filled.

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3 years ago

Best. Tasting. Donuts. Ever. Open 24 hours and always a line. You will not be disappointed.

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6 years ago

Persian Nut Donut calls to me at night. "Door Dash and it's yours in 20min. You have the milk. Come on pal. Let's do it."

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4 years ago

Super yummy!! Fresh and warm when arrived...Best donuts I've ever had. Will order again!

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6 years ago

Good donuts but make sure you don't buy donuts for the next day because they will be hard as rocks!

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4 years ago

Bill's donuts are the best around. There is always a line, but they get you in and out quickly. Thanks!

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5 years ago

So good!! Love Bill's, a family favorite. Love to get their their big donuts for our birthdays.

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4 years ago

Great donuts and fast service. They have always been open when we have gone there...a great snack any time.

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5 years ago

Love Bills! A local landmark. Love the great quality and location close to the heart of Centerville

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8 years ago

The smell hits you right as you walk in! Great variety of donuts and other treats available for a very fair price.

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4 years ago

Yum. Bbbbbbbn. Bhhbbbb bccc nmkf church day rn to us do all NBC Fr v de am XS can and found smack bc

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5 years ago

They are always fresh and never disappoint! The best around for sure. Also open 24 hours for those midnight cravings

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4 years ago

Best donut shop in the area specially the pretzel donut. So if you're in the area, it's a must visit!

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4 years ago

Best Donuts in the Dayton Area. Flavor is amazing. Just perfect donuts , consistently.

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4 years ago

These are the best donuts I have ever had and the selection is great. My favorite is the sour cream cake donuts

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Bills is Bills best donuts until you have had a Bills donut you are missing one of the best

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