Donut Wheel

Donut Wheel owner Sam Phetdara puts chocolate-topped donuts on a rack at his shop, 4801 S. Campbell Ave. He will close the doors Oct. 28 after 34 years.

Sam Phetdara, owner, puts finished chocolate topped filling donuts on a rack at Donut Wheel, 4801 S Campbell Ave. in Tucson, Ariz. on Oct. 11, 2022. Donut Wheel is closing its doors after 34 years.

Donut Wheel at 4801 S. Campbell Ave. closed its doors Oct. 28.

“It’s time,” said Sam Phetdara, who has operated the doughnut shop at Campbell Avenue and Irvington Road for 34 years. “Our customers are sad and say they are going to miss us.”

Baker Josh Gonzalez puts sprinkles on chocolate and pink frosted donuts at Donut Wheel.


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