BETHALTO - Donut Express, a donut and coffee shop in Bethalto, has greatly expanded its menu since moving into its newest location at 204 W Bethalto Drive. Owner Rocky Patel said after 12 years at 113 W Bethalto Drive - and after COVID-19 brought new challenges for local businesses - Donut Express was looking for something different. “The reason for moving was just a better location. We were kind of tucked away, a lot of people didn’t realize we were even there,” Patel said. “Just looking for a change - after COVID, it really affected our business a lot and we moved to a better location.” Not only does the new location make the business easier to spot, but Patel said it’s also allowed Donut Express to offer a lot more than just donuts. “At the old location, all we had was basically donuts and coffee and some soda,” Patel said. “When we relocated, we were able to actually expand our menu to include a lot of hot foods, such
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