Lukes Doughnut Shop - Avon

This pains me to write. I grew up going to Luke's Donuts. I played on the Luke's little league team back in the 80's, and we won a few championships as I recall. It was an honor to play for Luke's because it was undoubtedly an institution in Avon. After about 25 years I returned to Avon and the first thing i wanted to do was go to Luke's. I figured that even with all the changes in the world, Luke's would be the same. I mean, why mess with perfection? Why change a place that was beloved by a community? Well, I was wrong. Lukes has changed and not for the better. I'll spare you every detail but the changes are obvious. Lukes is dirty. The donut racks have tons of crumbs, old donuts are stacked to the side waiting to be thrown away, and there are stacks of soda/iced tea in cans around the counters. From a taste perspective the glazed is still great, but Lukes used to have fresh bread and fresh coffee cake. It was incredible. Now the items look smaller, and drier, and frankly, cheap. It appears the owners decided to try to sell pizza and other items. Maybe they lost their focus? I don't know. It's always sad to watch an institution on its last legs. It would not be hard to bring this place back to its glory. Just clean the place up, stick to what you know (donuts and bakery items), and take it seriously. The young guy behind the counter couldn't make change for a $5 and looked like he was dressed for school, not working at a bakery. Too bad.

Luke's is truly an Avon local classic and staple. Like others have said, it's been around forever with every middle schooler venturing over to buy a donut before going to the library, and has stayed old school. It's not a flashy or trendy place bc it's a hardworking family owned business that you know is reliable. Main points about Luke's: simple, classic, and CHEAP! But pretty good quality. Homemade right on the spot sandwiches for $6, a dozen of made that day sweet with a lil crunch donuts for $12, and delicious and filling sandwiches for $6-8. The family that runs the place are all so incredibly friendly, and will always have a smile on their face.

I feel like Luke's is definitely an institution people kept coming in, knowing exactly what they wanted or just wanted donuts. They only have chocolate donut holes? Great, box them up, it's all good for the customer in question! A couple craving milkshakes knew they were going to get exactly what they wanted, and what flavor to order a friend. There's even a cute little counter to sit at, you can't get more classic as an institution! This, however, was my first time to Luke's. I ordered a cheeseburger and fries, which actually worked out really well because they were not heavily seasoned and my poor stomach was craving such food. However, on a normal day the fries would have been undercooked to me. The donuts were fun there must be a mob in the morning, because the pickings were sparse. There was but one cereal donut left! They were a little dry, possibly because the room they were stored in had no AC and just a box fan. But they weren't greasy or overly sweet, and the men in charge (possibly father and son) were friendly and accommodating. Great service!

I stop in weekly . I love their donut holes . It's a friendly , welcoming place . There are usually regulars sitting at the stools . Last week I came in later in the evening . And Luke's was still open .

Stopped in today for donuts and by far the best I've had in a long time! Not heavy or greasy! Will be back!