Donna's Delicious Dozen

The Capital of Ohio Has a New Chocolate Treat Trail With 17 Stops

"From the name, it’s easy to guess what this small shop is all about – doughnuts. At Donna’s Delicious Dozen, each doughnut is made fresh to order, ensuring minimal waste and maximum flavor. You don’t have to arrive at the crack of dawn or stand in long lines to get a warm, moist doughnut with a slightly crunchy exterior. The PB Dream Cup doughnut, for instance, features a base of chocolate icing, topped with crushed peanut butter cups and a sweet peanut butter drizzle. For those craving more, the PB Dream S’more combines chocolate icing with toasted marshmallow and toasted Reese’s Pieces. Gluten-free options are available, prepared in a separate fryer with a dedicated topping station for safety. “We don’t have cases of doughnuts. You order, we fry it right on the spot,” says owner Traci Lukemire, who named the shop after her late grandmother, Donna Mitchell. Opened in June 2019 in a former swimsuit store, the shop faced the challenges of the pandemic but never closed. It recently expanded its operations to include a food truck, taking its fresh doughnuts on the road." - Wendy Pramik