New Gourmet Doughnut Bakery Offers Gluten-Free, Vegan Options

AURORA, IL — Aurora is home to a new bakery, and it's one that specializes in gourmet donuts with a variety of flavors to suit all dietary needs.

Petit Three Doughnut and Coffee Shop calls the space at 3015 E. New York St., in the Mariano's shopping plaza on Aurora's far east side, home.

Owned by husband-and-wife duo Paul and Bilin Bancherau, the doughnut shop celebrated its grand opening with a standing-room-only ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring a host of city officials, including Mayor Richard Irvin who was photographed seeming to enjoy one of the bakery's offerings.

Petit Three offers handmade, three-inch donuts in twelve decadent flavors. Plus, gluten-free and vegan varieties are available.

Available flavor combos include Blueberry Basil, Burnt and Salty, Cacao on Choc, Campfire Party, Celebration Cake, Cinnamon Coffee Cake, Dreamy Matcha, Jalapeno Cornbread, Maple Bacon, Olive Pistachio, Orange Burst, and Strawberry Shortbread.

The varieties are inspired by flavors worldwide. With the shop, the Banchareaus hope to bring people together through tastes from different cultures and traditions, according to Chief Communications Officer Clayton Muhammad.

Doughnuts and coffee go together hand in hand, so Petit Three also offers several coffee blends, specialty tees, espressos and other cold brew options.