Daniel's Donuts Springvale

If you're after a donut at an odd hour, Daniel's Donuts in Springvale is open 24/7. It runs 24/7, which makes it a handy stop for a late-night sweet craving or an early start. You can dine in, take away, pick up in-store or have an order delivered.

The donut range is wide, with plenty of flavours to choose from. It isn't only donuts, either. Pies, cookies and milkshakes sit alongside them, and there are vegan options for those who need them. One local reckons the curry pie has good pastry and proper mince with no gristle, and finds it a little cheaper than the bakeries nearby, though not their favourite pie in the area.

Coffee and breakfast are part of the offer too. One regular calls the Biscoff Latte the drink that keeps them coming back, and speaks warmly of the family running the store, naming Linda and Leash as always welcoming. There's seating inside, a wheelchair-accessible entrance and car park, and card and tap payments.

To be fair, opinion is a little split. Some customers call the donuts soft and fresh with friendly service. Others have found the donuts and pies drier than they'd like, and a couple of long-time fans feel standards have slipped from the early days. Coffee strength has also drawn the odd grumble, and so has the occasional delivery order that arrived short. If you're picking up, freshness tends to be best when the trays are well stocked, so it's worth looking over what's on display before you choose.

As a bakery in Springvale, Victoria, it earns its keep on convenience and variety. It suits a quick sweet fix, a hot drink with a pie, or a late-night run when most other shops are shut. It's worth confirming delivery details directly with the shop if you're ordering for a group.