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    Dan's Variety Bakery

    4.5 (51 reviews)
    InexpensiveDonuts, Bakeries
    Closed 1:00 am - 12:00 pm

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    Magical donuts
    Vanessa L.

    Okay, this used to be THE place when I was in high school at 1 am (hey, its better than going out and being a crazy teen, right?!) I was passing through my hometown of kokomo late at night, so I decided to stroll down memory lane. If you want to be there at 1 am, make sure you get in line, yes, IN LINE, by 1245 at least. We decided to get out of my warm jeep and get in line at 12:50. We waited almost a half hour in 24 degree weather. Was the wait worth it? ABSOLUTELY. These are hands down the best donuts in all of Indiana. Yes, better than Longs in Indy. You can't compete with Dans. Get the chocolate frosting donut with pudding filling and it will change your whole outlook on donuts.. The only thing I wish would change is that the employees were nicer, they always seem to have an attitude. This isn't a once in awhile occurrence, its every time I've been. But im willing to put up with attitude for magical donuts.

    Allison F.

    I did not wait in line at 12:30 AM but rather walked in at 9:00 AM. Surprisingly, the selection was slimmer than I had anticipated, but then again, Dirty Dan's had been open for eight hours already. (How many people make donut runs in the middle of the night?!) Still, I liked how any flavor came in multiple varieties: yeast long john, round yeast, and cake. My boyfriend and I ordered three donuts--strawberry long john, apple fritter, and maple cake--and just by picking them up I could tell that we were in for a sweet, pillowy treat. ...I love it when I'm right. Each donut melted in your mouth, which is a telltale sign of a damn good anything. They weren't too bread-y, greasy, or dry as some donuts can be...just some exceptional classic donuts. Although I would order any of them again, you can't walk out of Dan's without an apple fritter. Not only is it the largest donut in the case, but also this ginormous glazed yeasty beast is packed with cinnamon and chunks of apple. It's a winner for sure. With just one experience Dirty Dan's has crept towards the top of my Best Donut List. Perhaps next time I'll pop in at 1:00 AM for a hot one.

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    4 months ago

    Best donuts in town. We always get them there. We've tried other places in town, but they are not as good.

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    2 years ago

    These donuts are a Kokomo Classic! Best in town! For the most variety to chose one, hit the line at 1am!

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    2 years ago

    Waiting in line for the 1am open is a one of a kind experience. Would recommend the tiger tails. Bring cash!

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    2 years ago

    Old fashioned donut shop. Get there early for variety or call In the night before. They take cash only. Very good donuts.

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    3 years ago

    Donuts don't get any better than Dan's. That's all that needs saying. Closes at noon

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    4 years ago

    Best doughnuts in town! Always fresh and always good. Just remember, they are cash only.

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    4 years ago

    Best donuts we've ever had. Yummy. So fresh and delicious. So glad our town has this business.

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    5 years ago

    Love Dan's, for years and would give 5 if all the damn raspberry ones weren't gone by 3 am lol

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    Affectionately known as Dirty Dan's these are absolutely the best donuts you can get in the state of Indiana.

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