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Bill's Donut Shop

4.5 (853 reviews)
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Moderate noise
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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What's all the Hype about? It was ok. Dunkin Donuts just as good and cake donuts don't taste greasy. I mean it was just ok. Will return.

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5 years ago

Nice customer service, delicious product, always seem to be helping others during times of need.

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7 years ago

Best Doughnuts in the Country! I have been all over and these really are the best hands down! I highly recommend,

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5 years ago

Some of the best pastries I have ever had. Excellent donuts. Also try the fruit sticks. Best blueberry and apple donuts as well.

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8 years ago

Amazing donuts!! Amazing service! Definitely a favorite! Have not had one that we didn't like. We loved the cherry flavored by far!

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7 years ago

Just a phenomenal selection of donuts and they're open 24/7/365 you can't beat that! The best donuts in the Dayton area.

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7 years ago

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5 years ago

Best donuts anywhere! Cream horns are amazing and everything is reasonably priced as well.

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7 years ago

Bill's is a staple in Dayton. Great donuts that are extremely cheap and they're open 24/7. It's a great place to hangout at night too.

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8 years ago

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5 years ago

Best donuts a person can have, plus fast and friendly staff. Wish they had a maple glazed donut though

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7 years ago

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5 years ago

I have lived in Dayton my whole life and Bill's has always been a classic. Best donuts I have ever had!

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5 years ago

You can't spell Dayton without "bills". Not only is it iconic but it's a great vibe and the donuts are honestly second to none.

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13 years ago

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12 years ago

Best donuts I've ever had !!!! Love this place. And staff is super friendly! Definitely recommend

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8 years ago

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5 years ago

Love their donuts. The Honey Wheat is sooooo good and the customer service matches the product.

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8 years ago

Bit late on my review but this place was great! If you're in the area 100% worth the stop for a donut or two ;)

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We stop in here and service is always quick and friendly. Obviously their donuts are best in town! Also great booths for kids

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Milton's Donuts (Carlisle, OH)…read more I am not a big breakfast or donut person, but I found myself craving donuts early in the morning and thought I would give Milton's a try! I'll start with the good. The cream horns, are to die for! It's like biting into a cloud. It just flakes off into your mouth so perfectly, that you question if you even actually took a bite. The apple fritter. The perfect little crunch on the outside, and delicious apple and cinnamon on the inside. Their yeast donuts are huge! You can tell by the photos the clear size difference between the yeast and the cake. The cake donuts were also delicious! The fried sour cream donut was amazing! The not so good. Their glaze is a little heavy for my liking. I can't do the super sweet stuff, and this is a bit much for me. But that is completely personal preference. The fruity pebbles donut was a bit out of my wheelhouse, but I wanted to try it. Not good. The fruity pebbles are soggy, and somehow completely lost their taste. The glazed croissant was a bit of a letdown. It's one menu item that people rave about, and I thought it was just okay. Again, strictly personal preference. The really not so good. I like my cookies crunchy on the outside and gooey on the inside. But these cookies are hardly baked at all. I'm not a fan. I also ordered one each of M&Ms, Reese's, triple chocolate and oatmeal raisin. I requested a refund if any of these weren't available, (DoorDash order). Instead, they gave me two Reese's, and something that looks like a blueberry white chocolate chip. One of my donuts was completely smashed. I ordered a glazed twist, and was given an original glazed ring. I requested on DoorDash for them to contact me if anything was unavailable. Of course, they did not. Finally, I was charged additional $5.25 extra for the $18.50 dozen. I contacted the restaurant directly, and the woman who answered the phone explained to me that it was because I chose three specialty donuts, and I could only get two. I advised her that that's not what the menu says, and I read the menu directly to her. She then said that she just checked the menu herself, and I was wrong. So she puts me on hold and I hear her in the background talking to someone else. When she comes back to the phone, she then tells me that it's because I got filled donuts and they are also considered specialty donuts. That is not what the menu says at all. Neither the DoorDash menu, nor their website menu. I suggested that they look into that if they can, and she got snappy with me and said she would let her manager know. She told me that they were unable to adjust the price, and, of course, DoorDash wouldn't fix it either. My overall issue with this experience, is the poor customer service. Not calling me with changes to my order as I requested, and arguing with me over what the menu says, and then changing the story when they realized that I was right. I'm not writing this place off by any means, but I definitely won't be spending 40 bucks there again!

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