‘Excited’ fans celebrate as beloved chef opens new doughnut shop at familiar spot in Alabama

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Full Circle Doughnuts opened to the public on May 14, 2026, in Homewood, Alabama. Founder Wil Drake rebooted the concept of his previous restaurant, Hero Diner, in this location and gave it a new name.

A cereal milk doughnut from Full Circle Doughnuts in Homewood, Alabama.

Full Circle Doughnuts opened to the public on May 14, 2026, in Homewood, Alabama. Founder Wil Drake rebooted the concept of his previous restaurant, Hero Diner, in this location and gave it a new name.

Addie Jennings, left, and Allison Hill had lunch at Full Circle Doughnuts in Homewood, Alabama on May 14, 2026. Founder Wil Drake rebooted the concept of his previous restaurant, Hero Diner, in this location and gave it a new name. The women were regular diners at Hero, and continued the tradition by visiting the new incarnation of the restaurant on its opening day.

Full Circle Doughnuts opened to the public on May 14, 2026, in Homewood, Alabama. Founder Wil Drake rebooted the concept of his previous restaurant, Hero Diner, in this location and gave it a new name.

Merchandise for sale at Full Circle Doughnuts in Homewood, Alabama. The restaurant opened to the public on May 14, 2026. Founder Wil Drake rebooted the concept of his previous restaurant, Hero Diner, in this location, and gave it a new name.

Full Circle Doughnuts opened to the public on May 14, 2026, in Homewood, Alabama. Founder Wil Drake rebooted the concept of his previous restaurant, Hero Diner, in this location and gave it a new name.

The Homewood, cereal milk, chocolate sprinkle.

Full Circle Doughnuts opened to the public on May 14, 2026, in Homewood, Alabama. Founder Wil Drake rebooted the concept of his previous restaurant, Hero Diner, in this location and gave it a new name.

Two varieties of doughnuts from Full Circle Doughnuts in Homewood, Alabama. Chocolate sprinkle, left, and cereal milk are favorites with customers.

Full Circle Doughnuts opened to the public on May 14, 2026, in Homewood, Alabama. Founder Wil Drake rebooted the concept of his previous restaurant, Hero Diner, in this location and gave it a new name.

Full Circle Doughnuts opened to the public on May 14, 2026, in Homewood, Alabama. Founder Wil Drake rebooted the concept of his previous restaurant, Hero Diner, in this location and gave it a new name.

Doughnuts for sale at Full Circle Doughnuts in Homewood, Alabama. The restaurant opened on May 14, 2026. Founder Wil Drake rebooted the concept of his previous restaurant, Hero Diner, in this location and gave it a new name.

A sign with prices at Full Circle Doughnuts in Homewood, Alabama.

Full Circle Doughnuts opened to the public on May 14, 2026, in Homewood, Alabama. Founder Wil Drake rebooted the concept of his previous restaurant, Hero Diner, in this location and gave it a new name.

Doughnuts for sale at Full Circle Doughnuts in Homewood, Alabama. The restaurant opened on May 14, 2026. Founder Wil Drake rebooted the concept of his previous restaurant, Hero Diner, in this location and gave it a new name.

The Homewood from Full Circle Doughnuts has strawberries and cream on a brioche-style doughnut.

Full Circle Doughnuts opened to the public on May 14, 2026, in Homewood, Alabama. Founder Wil Drake rebooted the concept of his previous restaurant, Hero Diner, in this location and gave it a new name.

Full Circle Doughnuts opened its doors on Thursday in Alabama, serving rich, fluffy brioche-style doughnuts in flavors such as maple sea salt, cereal milk, chocolate sprinkle and OG vanilla.

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