A Denver donut shop that became a community favorite during the pandemic is closing its doors at the end of the month.

Pandemic Donuts, started in 2021, quickly grew in popularity for its colorful, decorated donuts. Owners Gabrielle Henning and Michael Milton said the decision to close is bittersweet.

The two launched the shop after losing their jobs in the food service industry during the pandemic. What began as a necessity soon became a passion project, but the financial strain of the past year has made it difficult to continue.

"There's a bit of sadness, for sure, but we've had a pretty rough year running the company financially, and we're tired, so it's also a bit of a celebration," Milton said.

Rising costs played a big role in the decision. At one point, the price of eggs jumped

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