Daylight Donuts Columbus, NE

Daylight Donuts Columbus, NE Daylight Donuts - BEST donuts in town!!! The Day’s light donut recipe became Daylight Donuts.

In 1954, Tommy and Lucille Day set out to create a new kind of donut mix — one with a distinctively light texture and flavor. And over the years, their Tulsa-based enterprise grew into a worldwide network of independently owned retail outlets numbering 900 strong… and growing. Daylight Donuts History

Timeline.

1954
Tommy and Lucille Day started their Daylight Donut Flour business in Tulsa, Oklahoma. They produced their famous light donut mix each morning and sold it to shops in the afternoon... most often from the trunk of their car.

1960
By the end of the fifth year, sales had increased so much that two additional employees had to be hired and a 20,000 square foot facility was constructed.

1977
The Days retired, selling their company to Jerry and Linda Hull. The company consisted of 200 shops and a fleet of Daylight Donut trucks were soon added.

2002
John and Sheila Bond purchased the company from the Hulls. The Bonds continue to offer new products and ideas in the now 65,000 square foot state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. Today
After celebrating the 50th Anniversary, Daylight is on a record pace with nearly 1,000 retail outlets worldwide.

Fresh Donuts just hit the case!
09/12/2026

Fresh Donuts just hit the case!

Good Saturday Morning! Husker Volleyball this afternoon and Husker Football tonight. Go Big Red!Donut forget to stop in ...
09/12/2026

Good Saturday Morning! Husker Volleyball this afternoon and Husker Football tonight. Go Big Red!
Donut forget to stop in and grab some Daylight Donuts while out and about this morning.

In remembrance of 9/11/2001. All first responders will be treated to donuts free till 11:00 am today.Thank You for Your ...
09/11/2026

In remembrance of 9/11/2001. All first responders will be treated to donuts free till 11:00 am today.
Thank You for Your Service!

Happy Thursday Morning! We are going to start Happy Hour now. Buy a Dozen get a Dozen Free today till 11:00 am or a sell...
09/10/2026

Happy Thursday Morning!
We are going to start Happy Hour now. Buy a Dozen get a Dozen Free today till 11:00 am or a sell out today.
Call 402-563-2011 and we will get em started.

Did you know? September is National Su***de Awareness Month. Starting tomorrow we will donate a $1.00 for each purchase ...
09/09/2026

Did you know?
September is National Su***de Awareness Month.
Starting tomorrow we will donate a $1.00 for each purchase of a dozen Glazed Donuts, a Dozen House Assorted Donuts, or a Dozen Donut Holes. We will continue this through the end of September.
Please if you or anyone you know who is struggling the National Su***de number is 988.
Please Stay!

Happy Hour is on now till 11:00 am today!
09/09/2026

Happy Hour is on now till 11:00 am today!

Hope everyone had a wonderful Labor Day Weekend! Our back to the routine Special Tuesday is a Bottle of Milk and a Dozen...
09/07/2026

Hope everyone had a wonderful Labor Day Weekend!
Our back to the routine Special Tuesday is a Bottle of Milk and a Dozen Donut Holes for $3.00
Tuesday Cake Donut flavor: Blueberry
$1.50 for a Bottle of Milk.

Yep its that time of year again! Footballs, "N's", Red, Black and White sprinkled donuts. Must be Husker Football time t...
09/04/2026

Yep its that time of year again! Footballs, "N's", Red, Black and White sprinkled donuts. Must be Husker Football time tomorrow. 11:00 a.m. game means early travels and tailgating.
Donut forget to take some delicious fresh made Daylight Donuts to Lincoln.
Pre-order so we can have them ready for you to swing in grab and hit the road. Pre-orders can be placed by calling 402-563-2011.
We have awesome hot breakfast sandwiches to go as well!
Let us know your score predictions.
OHIO 16 HUSKERS 42!
GOOOOO BIGGGG REDDDDD!

Good Wednesday Morning! Husker Volleyball tonight! GOOOOO BIGGGG REDDDDD!Donut forget to grab some freshly made deliciou...
09/02/2026

Good Wednesday Morning!
Husker Volleyball tonight! GOOOOO BIGGGG REDDDDD!
Donut forget to grab some freshly made delicious Daylight Donuts on your way to school or work this morning!

Wednesday cake donut flavors, Chocolate and Sour Cream. Bottle of Milk $1.75.2 Cake or 2 Raised Donuts and a Bottle of M...
09/02/2026

Wednesday cake donut flavors, Chocolate and Sour Cream.
Bottle of Milk $1.75.
2 Cake or 2 Raised Donuts and a Bottle of Milk for $5.25.

Address

1266 27th Avenue
Columbus, NE
68601

Opening Hours

Tuesday 4:30am - 11am
Wednesday 4:30am - 11am
Thursday 4:30am - 11am
Friday 4:30am - 11am
Saturday 4:30am - 11am

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