Tucked away in Danville, Illinois is a donut shop that only the locals know about. Since 1973, residents have been keeping this place to themselves, but the cat’s finally out of the bag. Check it out:

In business for nearly 50 years, Royal Donut in east-central Illinois is a popular shop for sweets of all sorts but especially those morning pastries that everyone loves so much.

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Open daily, this bakery makes a wide variety of baked goods that are always fresh. The casual, family-owned shop is a local favorite that can’t be beat.

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From classics to unique wonders, this shop is much more than your run-of-the-mill bakery. In addition to pastries, it is also known for its award-winning coffee.

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You’ll find donuts of all shapes and sizes and flavors at this classic donut shop. Whether you like them simple with glaze or filled with cream and drizzled with chocolate, this place has it all.

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Seasonal goodies are often available here as well. No matter the holiday, you’ll find festive treats to make the occasion even more fun.

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Royal Donut keeps up with trends and comes up with new creations all the time, so there is always something new to try and a reason to stop back.

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In addition to donuts, the store also makes cookies, cinnamon rolls, brownies, cakes, and much more. It’s worth a trip from any corner of the state to try the sweets here.

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Royal Donut is open daily between 5 a.m. and 10 p.m., and you can learn more about it on its website or Facebook page.

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Address: 911 N Vermilion St, Danville, IL 61832, USA