The Local Donut
Known for: Crème brûlée, salted caramel and PB&J donuts; croissant donuts on weekends
3213 Hayden Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Monday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM; Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM; Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM; Thursday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM; Friday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Saturday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Sunday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
A small independent bakery on Hayden Road opened around 2016 by Daniel Tes, holding its own against the regional chains that dominate Arizona and landing on Phoenix-area best-of lists for its creme brulee, mochi and 'Classy, Fancy and Schmancy' donuts without expanding. When a slow summer left it unable to make payroll in July 2026, Tes asked for help on social media and customers packed the shop the next day.
Open since 2016
Owned by Daniel Tes per FOX 10 Phoenix and Fox News (July/August 2026).
Last checked 9/25/2026

