Curiosity Doughnuts — Restaurant in Doylestown Township

If you're curious about Curiosity Doughnuts, then hopefully you've had the opportunity to try their fantastic creations (doughnuts, yes; but also espressos, egg creams, breakfast and lunch items).

I first tried Curiosity Doughnuts when they were in Stockton Market years ago, and have been a huge fan ever since. They eat like a true delicacy and the attention to flavoring is evidenced in every bite.

When I first heard that Curiosity was opening a store around the corner from me, I was elated! And I remain elated that in their first few days of being open (which is when this review is being written), they sell out each day. Even though I can get Curiosity's doughnuts whenever I want them, and am no stranger to their creations, I decided to "endure" the true experience of standing in line (for an hour) and witness the eagnerness and delight with which people got and enjoyed their treats. To me, part of the experience of trying a Curiosity Doughnut is to get out there with the rest of the community, and try and to get one (or, let's be honest, a dozen). I enjoyed the conversations I heard while waiting in line... most people excited about waiting their turn, and others reminiscing about when it was that they had their very first Curiosity Doughnut.

Something to keep in mind is that with any coveted item, there is a sell-out point. It shouldn't take an economist to tell you that if the demand exceeds the supply, you might not get your doughnut on the day you want it. Or perhaps you have to stand in line longer than you would like to get one. For anyone giving a poor review to this amazing team of hard-working and creative individuals who have poured blood, sweat, and tears into this endeavor... do better. A goal of any bakery or establishment that does not mass produce in a factory setting is to sell out of their product. Just like if you don't buy your plane or concert ticket fast enough; or make it to the fish market in time, you might not get what you want. And you try again tomorrow.

I know that Curiosity Doughnuts will have amazing success in the community, and we as part of that community can help and encourage them in ways that are meaningful- that go beyond, "I want to give feedback- I'm annoyed that you didn't have a powdered doughnut on the menu today."

So stand in line. Enjoy every bite (even if it takes a few days to get one) And...

We visited curiosity Doughnuts yesterday, Sun morning 10:45a and found ourselves in a short line. We were warned by staff that they were down to their last dozen doughnuts and that we might not get any. What? The store just opened 2-3h ago. We came because the store was newly opened and when it existed inside whole foods we had gotten delicious passionfruit doughnuts that were very good. We wanted a repeat experience with an unusual flavor doughnut. There was no posting of doughnut flavors until we were at the front of the line and needed to order. At the front was a paper sign with a doughnut price of $3.75 each and $45/dz (do the math, it's still $3.75 each). I had to wait for staff to ramble off flavors on 3 trays. Wow yeah I can see why that line doesn't move fast. There were several chocolate, several cinnamon, and one unknown flavor that looked kind of like cinnamon. No unique flavors here. We got one of each that was available and paid $12 for three donuts that we took home to cut and share. That's pretty steep. Chocolate was good. Cinnamon was nice however there seems to be some kind of bitter finish and it's not buttermilk. The unknown cinnamon donut seems to have been something like coffee cake donut with cinnamon crumb topping. The coffee cake donut was good but still the same finish of bitterness. I was really disappointed that there were no unique flavors. What kind of business model is it when you plan to hold up the line by having staff repeatedly describe donuts in front of them for sale, instead of posting a flavor sign? What kind of business model is it for a donut shop to run out of donuts within 3hrs of opening? Maybe it's just opening recently and still working out their business model. Customers will very quickly decide that they're not going to wait in a line to find out that there's no donut left or only chocolate ones and then walk away...

PLEASE read this review because if you try this place, you will Never want Federal Doughnuts again!

Just to hopefully give a little more validity to what I’m about to say, I’ve been a professional chef and pastry chef going on 7 years now, have worked at Michelin Star establishments in NYC, and have eaten at all the marquee bakeries; Dominique Ansel, Jacques Torres, etc.

These donuts are the BEST I’ve ever had and the best in the greater Philly area by a country mile. They are technically flawless pastries. To put it another way these doughnuts are so good, that it literally does not matter what flavor you choose. They could take any of their base doughs, put ANY flavor imaginable on it, and it will be delicious. And they do have a lot of flavors which can be overwhelming, especially if they’re busy. But if that’s the case, I’m telling you, close your eyes, point, and buy. Everything tastes spectacular.

Some people might not think too highly at first only because they are judging Curiosity’s doughnuts based on what they think a doughnut should be, rather than what a doughnut CAN be. They are not dry, chalky, and overly sweet like Crispy Cream. They’re moist, crisp, and flavorful. Anyone that says they’re “undercooked” is just used to dry doughnuts 😂

Folks I promise you this is not hyperbole. And if anyone wants to knock them for being pricier than other doughnut shops, that’s only because these doughnuts taste like it. You taste the high quality butter, the vanilla, the chocolate, the fruit, and the Love!

And considering how much the famous Cronut costs ($6.50+) relative to how good it actually tastes (meh), $3-4 dolls for one of these heavily sugar pillows is a STEAL.

Oh and just in case anyone wants to think I’m in cahoots with them, I have my own baking business. If anything, I’m a competitor.

Please buy from them, you...