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What we know about donuts, kolaches, dirty soda and feeding people early in the morning. Written by the people who do it.
Custom Donuts in Utah: Birthday Boxes, Holiday Orders and Office Mornings
Custom decorated donuts made to order in Spanish Fork, Ogden and St. George. $3.00 each, $36.00 a dozen. How much notice we need, what we can decorate, and how to order.
What Is a Cronut? Utah's Croissant-Donut Hybrid, Explained
A cronut is croissant dough — laminated, layered with butter — fried like a donut. Crisp outside, flaky inside. $3.99 at The Donut Run in Spanish Fork, Ogden and St. George.
What Is a Kolache? A Utah Guide to the Best Breakfast You've Probably Never Had
A kolache is a soft roll baked around a savoury filling — sausage, cheese, bacon, egg. Here's what they are, where they came from, and where to find them in Utah.
Donut Trends in 2026: What's Actually Happening in Bakeries Right Now
Filled donuts, savoury breakfast pastries, smaller batch sizes and the return of the old fashioned — an honest look at where donuts are going in 2026.
Leaving St. George Before Sunrise? Here's Where to Get Breakfast on the Way to Zion
Most of St. George opens at 6am. If you're driving to Zion for sunrise you're leaving at five. Here's how to actually eat before you go.
What Is Dirty Soda? Utah's Strangest, Best Drink Order, Explained
Soda, cream, syrup and a squeeze of lime or coconut. Dirty soda is a Utah invention and it makes more sense than it sounds. Here's what to order.
How Many Donuts Do I Need? An Honest Guide to Ordering for a Group
Ordering for an office, a classroom, a team or a ward? Here's how many donuts people actually eat, and how to work out the right number.
The Best Donuts for a Road Trip (And the Ones That Will Make a Mess)
Not every donut survives a car. Here's which ones travel well, which ones don't, and how to pack a box so it arrives intact.
What's Open at 5am in Ogden? Breakfast for People Who Start Early
Shift workers, early crews and anyone up before dawn in Ogden — here's what's actually open at five in the morning, and what to get.
Donuts or Kolaches? How to Decide What to Actually Order
Sweet or savoury, one or the other, or both — a straightforward guide to choosing between donuts and kolaches depending on why you're eating.
Why Your Favourite Donut Is Gone by 10am (And How to Not Miss It)
Donut shops bake to a guess, and the guess is deliberately conservative. Here's why things sell out, and the simplest ways to get what you came for.
Our Three Shops: Spanish Fork, Ogden and St. George, and What's Different About Each
Same recipes, three different mornings. What to expect at each Donut Run location, including which one has The Soda Run and which one has specialty coffee.