The Beloved Evansville Windmill Bakery Donuts Are Back, And The Hype Is Real

This is not a drill. Windmill donuts are back, and IYKYK. And if you don't know, allow me to explain how awesome this is.

This is my all-time favorite: Chocolate Covered Glazed Cinnamon Roll.

When you pass a gas station, you probably don't feel the need to stop in and see if they have fresh bakery donuts. That is, of course, unless you are familiar with The Windmill Bakery, which was a hidden treasure inside a gas station.

Where Did the Donuts Go?

It was a cold day in 2015 when regular customers of the Circle K on Highway 41 North discovered that the donuts were not the same. The Windmill Bakery closed, and the new owners had donuts delivered from a bakery in Kentucky. This was a dark day for me. When I moved out of the Tri-State for a few years, we had to stop there anytime we were in town for a visit.

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Yes, the Bigfoot is back! Iced or glazed, they are $6.99 each and worth every penny.

The OG Windmill is Back

Well, friends, I am super excited to share this donut gospel with you: The Windmill Bakery is back! They are just getting things going, so be patient. There is a new bakery staff, and they are learning the ropes from the original owners. I happened to stop in on Saturday morning, and word was already spreading quickly on social media.

'We are operating off of the original recipes from the 80s and 90s. The new owner is the same baker/family that started the Windmill Bakery back in the 80s.'

The Windmill Marathon & Bakery
6801 U.S. 41 N, Evansville, IN 47711