More than 40 yrs soon after it opened, DK Diner has altered names and expanded its choices, but it continues to be a Grandview Heights establishment. 

Anthony Teny was 11 yrs old in 1991 when his father, Stacey Miller, purchased the Donut Kitchen area at 1715 W. 3rd Ave. from Fred Weir.

By that time, Teny recognized it as a distinctive place with loyal buyers who had been on a first-name basis with the staff members.  

Then soon after his father took possession, Teny recalls remaining amused and entertained by Donut Kitchen’s regulars, which includes a group of about eight men who held court almost day by day. 

“They would just drink their coffee, take in their donuts and argue about politics,” Teny explained.

“It is humorous. It still what happens now.” 

Espresso and handmade donuts were what Donut Kitchen was acknowledged for when it opened in 1978, due to the fact that was the entire menu.

4 a long time following buying the business enterprise, Miller extra lunch and adjusted the title to DK Diner to replicate the modify. 

About 2001, DK Diner yet again expanded the menu to consist of breakfast offerings these types of as omelets, French toast and biscuits and gravy. Evening meal and alcoholic beverages had been added in 2013.

But by the changes, Teney, DK Diner’s general supervisor, stated his spouse and children has managed the top quality food stuff, friendly provider and community environment that appealed to him when he was a boy. 

“I believe we’ve normally been a staple in the local community,” Teny stated. “When we purchased it, I was 11 and we might occur two times a week.