There is something to be said about a place serving up fresh donuts every day since the 1960s. Turner’s Donuts in Bradenton, Florida, is a tried-and-true place to get coffee and donuts with a little bit of nostalgia thrown in the mix, too. With a classic diner-style setting, fresh donuts baking every day, and piping hot coffee, this is the perfect place to kick off your day. Check out this old-school donut shop in Bradenton and see why it’s withstood the test of time.
Back in the 1940s, two brothers, Al and Bob Pelton, started working at a potato-flour donut shop called Spudnuts. After aiming to find a lighter, less greasy way to make delicious donuts, a new recipe was born with over 200 franchised locations.
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One of those locations was opened by Carl Turner, and Turner’s Donuts quickly became a staple of the Bradenton community for over 50 years.
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Today, Turner’s Donuts retains much of the same charm and nostalgia as the 1960s, thanks to new owners Thang and Yee Chau, who have owned Turner’s since 1998.
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The recipes are still time-tested, with favorites like apple fritters, creme-filled Long Johns, sugar-coated, and sweet glazed.
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With around 2,000 donuts made every day, you can snag a few sweet treats from the shop, or at various gas stations and convenience stores within Manatee County.
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If sweets aren’t your thing, don’t worry. There are breakfast sandwiches, too, with eggs, cheese, and fresh-baked bagels or croissants.
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Pair that all with a diner-style cup of coffee, and you can see why Turner’s Donuts remains an American icon.
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But we guarantee that with one visit and one taste of these fresh-made donuts, you’ll make Turner’s your go-to spot.
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Have you ever had a donut from Turner’s Donuts before? What do you think about this old-school donut shop in Bradenton? Share with us your thoughts in the comments section!
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Meanwhile, when you’re visiting the Bradenton area, maybe make a whole overnight trip out of your experience! You can spend the night in a 1971 vintage Airstream for the ultimate overnight getaway.
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Address: Turner Donut Shop, 902 9th Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205, USA
