I used to love these donuts, esp. the plain ones. They were all-natural, unlike Entenmann's (whose ingredients require a PhD in chemsitry to understand). The only drawback was that they went stale quickly, so you had to eat them within a couple of days. Or maybe that was the advantage... :-)

I have been trying to find these donuts, they are a favorite of my entire family! I can't seem to find any information on the company, not sure if they went out of business.

I think they went out of business around the end of the century. Bought out by Hostess, and then discontinued. I agree that they were wonderful cake donuts, I've never found any others that even approached them in deliciousness.

Ed McDermott was one of the managers at Dutch Mill. He invented the "doughnut balls" with spinkles. He gave our school group a personal tour during a field trip. We then piged out on donut balls. AWESOME!! As far as the actual donuts are concerned, Dutch Mill made Entenmann's tast like dirt! And mjb42758 is correct! Their plain ones were top notch. And, "yes," you had to eat them fast since they used little to no artificial ingredients. To paraphrase Paul Simon: "Where have you gone Dutch Mill, our nation turns it's hungry hearts to you!" -Johnny C.

Right on, Johnny C., In Houston we had Christy's, Krispy and Shipley's (say that three times fast)donuts along with Simply Splendid and they were essentially low grade horse feed compared to good 'ol Dutch Mill! I used to down 'em with a cold glass of Pantry Pride organe soda. -Bill Faucher (USTA Director)

OMG! Ed McDermott allowed me to take my class on a field trip to Dutch Mill! I no longer teach, but that was great. All the kids got doughnuts after the mini tour and we ate the on the way home. I was wondering why I haven't seem them around any more. Too bad, they were the best doughnuts and cakes. We miss you Dutch Mill and thanks again Mr. McDermott. jlm

They were sublime. Yes, the chocolate covered were great, and they made a whole wheat donut that was delicious - made you feel like you were eating a health food, so you could have an extra one.

Dutch Mill Donuts was purchased in the early 90's by Tasty. They were my absolute favorite!

"Sublime" is 100% correct! And I think they were everyones favorite. As a kid back in the '80s I had it especially good. My Aunt worked at Dutch Mill and she would get to bring a box home once in a while! She always shared them with my sister and me. Great memories. It's funny the things you remember. This terrific woman has since passed on, but I'll never forget those good times. By the way, she did mention Ed McDermott often and called him the best mamager she'd ever known. Great people and great donuts! That was Dutch Mill.

Didn't know there was a "Dutch Mill Donut" fan club. But I'm not surprised at the intelligence of the folks on this page! Coffee and donut people are true conversationalists! Great page everyone! From what I came accross Dutch Mill was indeed sold to Tasty Cake; or someone of that nature. Don't know why. I beieve they grossed over $7 million their last year of operation and had an excellent management team. Not just Mr. McDermott, but the entire staff. Great management AND a hard work force! The owner was also a friendly sort, too. My dad was on the Chamber of Commerce and told me how nice a fellow he was, albeit a tad excentric. But here's my question ... WHY DID THEY SELL THIS COMPANY?! Indeed the best prepacked donut of all time! Susan's comment from April 8th 2008 is right on the money: "I've never found any others that even approach them in deliciousness." Where HAVE you gone Dutch Mill Donuts?! By the way, who is this clown from one of the previous entries that liked Pantry Pride orange soda?! That stuff was rat (fill in the blank). But I do remember Pantry Pride. I think they went the way of Two Guys (The department store). Anyone remember them? There was one in Wayne, New Jersey near the old Ice World Hockey Rink. They had that "Skeet ball game" or what every they called it. Like the ones "down the shore." Darn, am I getting old. But GREAT page everyone!!! Big Paulie

WOW! Great site, indeed! mjb42758 from July 18th 2007 is right on the money, The Plain Dutch Mill Donuts were the absoulute best! Why remake the wheel when this donut beat everything else out there!? So sorry to see that this great bakery is no longer around. Very sad indeed. Just like Eileen from February 27, 2008, I've been looking for them, as well with obviously no success. They are/were the favorite of my family too, Eileen. As 'ol Bill Clinton would say, "I feel your pain." And what's this deal with Two Guys department store?! Haven't heard of them for a while either. I checked Wiki and didn't know there were actually over 100 Two Guys Department stores at one time. And does anyone know that Ice World in Totawa New Jersey is where Lou Duva got his start in promoting fights? AND PANRY PRIDE?! Haven't heard of them since circa 1975! GREAT SIGE EVERYONE!!! You really brought back some great memories! Consider me a regualar of this site from this point on. Andrew H.

i don't get it. are you guys like a chat room? i just wanted to find out what happened to my favorite donut.

Don't ask me, Karen. I am just as new as you on this site. But I'm a Dutch Mill Donut fan and miss them very much. I guess we're all a little odd, but cool when it comes to this page. In fact, I even remember that "skeet-ball" game that "PmR Guy" talks about!

i get it. And the game is called skee-ball. there are over 70,000 of them on the jersey shore. p.s. miss you dutch mill (mydm)

Thank you, Karen. And a "mydm" to you.

you're welcome, andrew. and right back at you with the (mydm)

Jeez you two, get a room. Or better yet just get married. You can tie the knot at the old Dutch Mill Donut Factory and have their old manager, Ed McDermott, perform the cerimony.

interesting! but before such a commitment two people should first meet. you know where "Bourbon BBQ" is on Goofle, andrew? just for kicks you want to meet me there saturday at noon? (mydm)

I'm there

Today ... June 5th is "National Doughnut Day. No joke. It's always the first Friday of June. The day honors the Salvation Army "Lassies" from Would War I. Theses brave ladies went to the front lines where they served doughnuts to our fighting boys. They cooked these treats using the metal helmets as pots. How cool is that? This day brings back some great memories of Dutch Mill Donuts. They were absolutely the best store doughnuts ever! I wish they were still here so I could celebrate this day with a big 'ol box.

4th of July and it's our annual baby back rib, clam bake and "keger" and guess what? My wife called me to the phone where my brother Mark informed me he couldn't find our favorite Dutch Mill Donuts anywhere. Guess he should have tried Pantry Pride. Brother Mark was in Oregon for the last ten years and it was always his job to bring these edible wonders to our fest. Upon viewing this sight I see they are no more. What a shame! Next thing they'll no longer have The Twilight Zone marathon on during The 4th of July weedend. Times, they are ah changing ... and not for the better. And I agree with that mjb42758 guy when it comes to the plains. They were my favorite, too. And all you other Dutch Mill nuts out there ... great comments! Looks as if we've even got some skee-ball fans and love birds on this sight. What's with Karen "Sabo" and Andrew87450? I will be back but first there's a keg of beer that needs drinking! I've got to drowned my sorrows ...

I was just day dreaming about Dutch Mill Whole Wheat Donuts and wanted to find out where I could get some since I was planing a trip to the Jersey Shore. How sorry I am to find they no longer make them...Nothing else even comes close....The apple cider ones in Lancaster County are way to greasy, Dutch Mill's were light and still full of flavor....does anyone know if any other good companies in PA or NJ for great cake donuts (not the airy nothing kind)? Thanks!

I tried to track these down a few years ago and found out that the company was bought out by tastycake. I called tastycake and they said they have no plans to make the dutch mill donuts, sigh.....

Welcome to the site, Nick! There is a great doughnut place down the Jersey Shore. It's a little place north of Seaside Hieghts (about 15 minutes north) and they make them fresh. I forgot the name, but will be down there the last week of August and will find out. Carolyn has a great idea, too. We should all write, call or contact Tastycake by any means possible and let them know just how many people miss the old Dutchmill style cake doughnuts! How the heck is it nobody, and I mean NOBODY, comes close anymore?! Anyone else out there have any places for Nick that might come close to our old favorites?

Hey everyone! "Subline!" Just got back from the Jersey Shore and think I've got not "the," but "an" answer for (Nick from August 05, 2009!) I believe "Doughboy" is talking about the donut place on 35N in Lavallette. DARN, I forgot their name, but it's easy to find as it's in the heart of Lavallette. My sister called them "The Big Donut Logo Guys." I don't know if they beat "Dutch Mill," but they make theirs fresh. Get there early as they do run out. Ahh, who am I kidding ... no one beat Dutch Mill, but these guys (Darn I forgot their name) are VERY good! Also try Obco's Donuts Shop accross the bridge in Toms River. Had them once. Very good, but get there early, too. Peace out, One Adam 12

"Donuts Plus" is the name of this fine donut shop in Lavallette. At least that was their name for the last 25 years according to the owner. Before that, or at some time during the '70s, they were called Hank's Donuts. And Carolyn from August 17, 2009 had a great idea. Calling "Tastyfake" and asking them to make real donuts in the tradition of Dutch Mill is a terrific concept!

What about Cape May? Try {Donut Connection} on 10 Court House South Dennis. And Carolyn is on point! To bring back the best store bought donuts of all time call Taskycake! And where are those "love birds" from May of 2009? Darn great web page everyone!

BRING BACK DUTCH MILL!!!

The truly sad part is these remarkable treats represented more than just a box of doughnuts. Dutch Mill was one of the little things that made life just a little more worth living.

I've been thinking about and looking for these donuts for years. Back in the 80's I worked part time at Waldbaum's to put myself through college. I think I basically survived on these donuts! They were the best. It's pretty sad how the best items are the first to go when company's put profits ahead of quality. Every time I walk into an A&P or Waldbaums(hardly any left anymore) I take a look around for them. But alas - the previous contributors were correct; Tastykake purchased the company. I found a footnote in one of Tastykake's annual reports which indicated that the company discontinued the product in 2001. http://www.tastykake.com/RelatedFiles/2002AnnualReport.pdf. I think they made a huge error with this quality product. Who know's - some day maybe we'll see thier return!

Dutch Mill donuts.. I would go miles just to find the whole wheat and the chocolate. Please bring these out-of-this world donuts back.

I DON'T BELIEVE THIS!! I was on that field trip to the Dutch Mill company! In regards to the (jlm8319) E-mail on this page dated March 08, 2009, may I give your name? I was one of your students! (I don't want to expose anyone's name without concent) but I WAS A STUDENT. I even remember the nice manager named Ed McDermott! AND I CAN'T BELIEVE THEY TOOK OUR DONUTS OFF THE MARKET! What a bitter shame. They were the number one item in our house after that field trip. What a great memory and what a fantastic donut!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

how can we get them to begin making these donuts again?!

This is the single most cool/bizare/surreal experience I've had since 1983. Dutchmill is no more, and I just found that out, but that's OK. I still thought these donuts were around and checked "the web." Last night was "trick-or-treat" and I was motavated to check up on Dutchmill becasue when I was a kid I got AN ENTIRE BOX of cinnamon donuts from a 425 pound dude by my house in Wayne because he swore off sweets. It was AWESOME!!! Unfortunately he got hit by a bus and killed once he got down to 218 pounds. Boy do I miss those donuts.