Crispie Creme Donut Shop
Known for: The last surviving Crispie Creme, the 1929 Kansas brand whose recipes inspired Krispy Kreme; fresh glazed and filled doughnuts made from the original recipes, never sold a day old.
47 N Bridge St
Chillicothe, OH 45601
Monday: 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Thursday: 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Friday: 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Saturday: 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Sunday: Closed
Jack Renison founded Crispie Creme in Kansas in 1929; his son Jim opened the Chillicothe shop in 1954 (current building 1964). A Paducah, Ky. Crispie Creme sold in the 1930s became the seed of Krispy Kreme. The Chillicothe shop is the only one left and remains in the Renison family.
Open since 1954
Renison family, fourth generation; Hallie Renison co-manages.
Last checked 9/25/2026

