Longtime Bloomington donut shop on South Adams Street, open since 1961, known for glazed yeast donuts, filled bismarks and Sour Cream Old Fashioneds.
About Cresent Donut
Cresent Donut is a Bloomington donut shop at 231 S. Adams St., open since 1961. Its Facebook page lists hours of 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hours can change, and the shop has been known to run out of donuts, so go early.
The case is mostly classics. Bloom Magazine reported in 2014 that glazed yeast donuts are the top seller, followed by filled bismarks (the Boston cream or long john), with yeast donuts outnumbering cake donuts about ten to one. You will also find rainbow sprinkle donuts, iced and nut-topped long johns, and twists. A 2023 IU Kelley School blog ranked it first among Bloomington donut shops and singled out the Sour Cream Old Fashioned and the one-dollar donut holes. Coffee, milk and juice round out the menu.
The unusual spelling is on purpose. The name refers to the crescent-shaped donut the original owner made. Peter Sharpe bought the shop in 2002, and it has had four owners in all. Follow Cresent Donut on TikTok or Facebook for photos, news and seasonal coloring sheets.
Photos
The Cresent Donut storefront at 231 S. Adams St. 
A full display case: glazed, frosted, nut-topped and maple-iced donuts 
Rainbow sprinkle donuts on the rack 
The Cresent Donut shop on South Adams Street 
Owner Peter Sharpe with a baker's dozen of classic donuts (2014)
