Colorado's Top Doughnut Shops Battle For Best In Grand Junction

Where will you find the best doughnut shop in Grand Junction, Colorado? This question made the rounds, and here's a look at the results.

It was the ultimate battle of the champions, a real clash of the titans. Over the last three weeks, Be Sweet Bakery has gone nose to nose with Daylight Donuts. City Market has gone toe to toe with Safeway. Let's face it, they all make a pretty good doughnut.

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Doughnut Vs. Donut

Once more, is it a doughnut or a donut? According to www.grammarist.com, the dictionary-approved spelling for these rings dipped in fat is "Doughnut." So, then, where did "donuts" come from? It seems we have Dunkin' Donuts to thank for that. They're responsible for the popularization of the abbreviated form.

Grand Junction, Colorado Celebrates National Doughnut Day

Do people celebrate "National Doughnut Day"? You betcha. According to Holiday Insights, National Doughnut Day (in this case, they go with the 'doughnut' spelling) is always celebrated on the first Friday in June.

This sign was on display this morning, Friday, June 7, 2024, at Homestyle Bakery in Grand Junction.

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And The Winner Is...

Well, after three weeks of intense voting, the results are in. You stepped up to the donut in a big way. Tons of votes came in. These are the results.

NOTE: This survey was originally conducted in June 2022.

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Congratulations to Home Style Bakery. They won by a landslide. Daylight Donuts had strong showings, too.

Home Style has been popular in the valley for years. I remember in English class at Grand Junction High School back in 1988 when our teacher would let us sneak out for a donut run. Home Style Bakery was only two blocks away, making it the most likely candidate. They were awesome back in 87-88, and are equally awesome in 2020.

Thank you to all who voted. Visit any Grand Junction business offering donuts, and you'll probably find they are all great. At the end of the day, though, it appears Home Style Bakery is your overall favorite.

Grand Junction Area Restaurants Our Parents Used To Take Us To

If you grew up in Grand Junction, Colorado, you probably visited Talley's, Sambo's Western Sizzliln', or possibly even the Oasis Restaurant. Most of these places are long gone. Dig deep into your memories and you may remember some of these Grand Junction area restaurants where our parents used to take us.

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Grand Junction Colorado Wants to Eat at These Restaurants for the Rest of Our Lives

Grand Junction, Colorado residents are unbelievably loyal to their favorite restaurants. Yesterday I asked, "If you could eat at only one Grand Junction restaurant for the rest of your life, what would it be?" Here's what you had to say.

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Grand Junction Restaurants We Wish We Could Bring Back

We asked our audience about restaurants they loved in Grand Junction that are no longer in business. Here comes the top answers of places we all miss in the Grand Valley.