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    The glazed donuts here come out warm if you time the drive to east Mesa right, and that detail explains most of what you need to know about this family-owned donut shop. The menu stays classic on purpose: pillowy raised donuts, apple fritters, old-fashioned buttermilk bars. No novelty toppings, no Instagram bait. Phoenix New Times named it Best Doughnuts in 2024, and the regulars in line at opening would find that completely unsurprising.

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    • Raised doughnuts

      “With beautiful, pillowy raised doughnuts, expertly fried apple fritters and moist, tangy old-fashioned buttermilk bars, there’s no need to add unnecessary frills.”

      Phoenix New Times
    • Apple fritters

      “With beautiful, pillowy raised doughnuts, expertly fried apple fritters and moist, tangy old-fashioned buttermilk bars, there’s no need to add unnecessary frills.”

      Phoenix New Times
    • Buttermilk bars

      “With beautiful, pillowy raised doughnuts, expertly fried apple fritters and moist, tangy old-fashioned buttermilk bars, there’s no need to add unnecessary frills.”

      Phoenix New Times

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    1152 N Power Rd, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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    Closed now, opens 5 AM

    • Monday 5 AM to 6 PM
    • Tuesday 5 AM to 6 PM
    • Wednesday Today 5 AM to 6 PM
    • Thursday 5 AM to 6 PM
    • Friday 5 AM to 6:30 PM
    • Saturday 5 AM to 6:30 PM
    • Sunday 5:30 AM to 5 PM
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