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Need more doughnuts in your life, but don't want to break the bank?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the most excellent affordable doughnut sources in Aurora, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fulfill your cravings on a budget.

Mr. Donuts

Topping the list is Mr. Donuts. Located at 13110 E. Mississippi in Utah Park, the doughnut shop is the highest-rated inexpensive destination for doughnuts in Aurora, boasting 4.5 stars out of 29 reviews on Yelp.

Yelper Lewis B., who reviewed Mr. Donuts on Aug. 10, wrote, "This place is awesome. Come early. ... If you come in the evening, you will find the selection small, that's because people buy them all."

And Ezekiel K. said, "Fantastic quality and selection. Very nice owner [and] operator [who] made our most recent visit special."

Winchell's Donut House

Meadow Wood's outpost of the well-known chain Winchell's Donut House, located at 15195 E. Hampden Ave., is another superior choice, with Yelpers giving the economical breakfast and brunch cafe, which is known for its doughnuts, four stars out of 66 reviews.

Yelper Jonathan W., who reviewed Winchell's Donut House on Dec. 31, wrote, "This will always be my favorite donut shop! ... The donuts are always fresh, delicious and inexpensive."

Iliana A. noted, "This is one of the best places to get donuts in Aurora. They are always fresh, and pretty inexpensive for those of us with a sweet tooth and a tight budget. Every time that I've been here, the service has been very friendly and helpful."

The Donut House

The Donut House, a doughnut establishment in Centretech, is another much-loved, low-cost go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 27 Yelp reviews. Head over to 360 S. Chambers Road to give it a try for yourself.

In regards to what the business is known for, "Fresh donuts [that include] yeast-raised, old fashioned, sour cream donuts, fritters, bear claws, long johns, maple bars, sprinkle donuts [and] chocolate bars," as written on Yelp in the section explaining specialties.

City Donuts

Last but not least, check out City Donuts over in Lynn Knoll, which has earned four stars out of 45 reviews on Yelp. You'll find the outlet known for its doughnuts, sandwiches, coffee and tea by heading over to 746 Peoria St.

Curious about who's behind the business?

"Sam has been mad about donuts for decades, and in 2015, he and his wife decided to open their own donut shop," states the bio section of the business' Yelp profile. "Every day, Sam and his team of bakers love creating truly special donuts to share with their community."

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