Batten's Donuts and Bakery
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Known for: Oversized glazed rings, Bavarian cream Long Johns, fried cinnamon rolls, apple fritters and fried pies
1735 Paragould Plz
Paragould, AR 72450
Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 5:30 AM – 12:00 PM; Wednesday: 5:30 AM – 12:00 PM; Thursday: 5:30 AM – 12:00 PM; Friday: 5:30 AM – 12:00 PM; Saturday: 6:00 – 11:00 AM; Sunday: Closed
Albert Batten started the bakery in 1954, first selling doughnuts on weekend mornings. Longtime employee Bonnie Abbott bought it around 1980, and after a brief interim owner Mike and Bridgette Batten took over in 2004.
Open since 1954
Mike and Bridgette Batten, owners since 2004 (Tie Dye Travels, 2014).
Last checked 9/25/2026