Indiana’s most famous donuts are located in an area of the state that is very overlooked and underrated. The town of Kokomo is located about 40 miles east of Lafayette, and there’s a tiny donut shop there that has gained more popularity than any other.

Good prices and unique hours are what keep locals coming to this place. Scroll on to find out why people line up down the street before the sun even rises.

Believe it or not, Dan's Variety Bakery opens at 1 a.m. every morning and every Hoosier wants to be first in line. The place originally opened in 1975, but the owner began working in bakeries when he was 15 years old before opening his own 20 years later.
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This tiny donut shop is family-run, and it started off in a small shack (not far from the current location) where the business thrived for 10 years before moving to its Union Street spot in 1985. Hard work, good prices, and a great product have kept this place alive for more than four decades.
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When Dan's first opened, donuts were 10 cents a piece, and the price has not risen much since.

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There wasn't always a line out the door, though. It gained fame as a place to go late at night for donuts due to the unique time that it opens and the increasing trend of people wanting a place to go after the bars or as a way to extend the night.
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People love to come out to this place for a budget-friendly donut that tastes like heaven. The recipe for these delicious pastries is so secret that it's locked away in a safe. The bakery sells about 200 donuts on a slow night and three times as many on the weekends.
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Locals are known to bring lawn chairs and basically tailgate on the busiest nights, when people start lining up about 90 minutes before the doors open. The steady stream of customers often does not end until noon when it closes for the day.
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Dan’s Variety Bakery is located at 1800 S Union St., Kokomo, IN 46902, and you can keep up with it on its Facebook page.

For more great sweets, check out these 10 unique desserts found in Indiana that are like nothing you’ve ever tasted.

If you’ve ever been to this tiny donut shop, we’d love to hear from you. How long did you have to wait in line? Share your experiences with us below in the comments.

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