Doughnut Plant — Restaurant in New York

I've always had my eye on Doughnut Plant. Every time I walk on 23rd Street, I always pass it but have never had the urge to actually stop by and check it out. However, one of these days, I had just finished up my workout at the gym, and what better way to top it off than a doughnut? Doughnut Plant itself isn't a big spot, but they do sure have a loyal following.

When I stopped by, 8pm on Sunday, it was pretty dead. That was quite pleasing because of the fact that this place is usually pretty hectic during the mornings. Unfortunately, the downside of coming late is that the popular doughnuts are sold out. That was alright with me because I just wanted a Blueberry Yeast Doughnut. Choice-wise, they have some serious flavors here. Broken down to either a yeast or cake doughnut, you can go with flavors such as: Creme Brulee, Tres Leches, and Blueberry. At $3 per doughnut, you really have to want these, because it's 3x the price of a regular doughnut at the corner deli.

I've had some crazy premium doughnuts before back in the West Coast at places like Psycho Donuts. I must say though, Doughnut Plant is pretty legit. First, the yeast doughnuts are soft and fluffy. Biting into them is effortless and they're pleasantly chewy as well. My blueberry doughnut was a little tangy, and I could definitely taste that fruit flavor. On top of that, I also got the Creme Brule doughseed. This guy comes filled with sweet goodness. This thing is epic. On top, you get that amazing creme brule crunchy glaze! Definitely an amazingly pleasant surprise. Next time, I really have to go early and try out some of the other flavors because these 2 doughnuts blew me away.

The staff here is nice, the shop itself is clean, and the doughnuts are amazingly tasty. Sure they're $3 each, but you're also in New York. Plus, you get what...

Stopped by on a Thursday night to satiate a doughnut craving. Found this place on Google maps and WOAH.

The store was quiet and chill at 9:30pm on a Thursday. Turning to the counter, my friend and I were overwhelmed with the drool-worthy and visually pleasing doughnut options.

We ordered 8 donuts to go: marcona almond, wild blueberry, mocha, black out, coconut, peanut butter and jelly, and vanilla bean. Total was ~$28. The young man behind the counter was super friendly and helpful in picking out which doughnuts we wanted.

The vanilla bean, though the simplest, was absolutely delicious. The dough was fresh and ripped apart nicely. Glaze wasn't too sweet. 10/10

Wild blueberry was super yummy. Glaze wasn't too sweet, and even the inside was blueberry!!! My blueberry-crazed friend was delighted. 10/10

Marcona almond was topped with chopped almonds. To my surprise, they were roasted and salted. Doughnut was a complete surprise. Not bad, but very different from your average doughnut experience. 6/10

Mocha: scrumptious. You could taste the coffee! And the chocolate! Not too sweet. 10/10

Blackout: sooooo chocolatey. Not terribly sweet. Topped with crumble. 9/10

Coconut: a square doughnut with coconut crème piped into the dough, glazed and topped with shredded coconut. I'm not the biggest coconut fan, but this was the crown jewel. Phenomenal. Got this for my picky coconut-loving mother and she adored it. Friend did too. 15/10

After sampling all these doughnuts, we were in a bit of a sugar coma, and called it a night. My friend took the PB&J one to work the next morning, so I didn't get to try it, but I bet it was fantastic.

Can't wait...

Doughnuts (a.k.a. donuts) can be average comfort food but in the right hands it can be transformed into creative pieces of art. Doughnut Plant. For 20 years, the doughnut plant team has been cranking out sweet doughnuts.

On entering their Chelsea location, there was not much of a line. We arrived at a small lull during a busy weekend day. The doughnuts are in a little jewelry box style that you can see what you will be ordering. There are a few types ; special doughnuts, yeast doughnuts, filled square donuts, cake doughnuts, doughseeds and etc. The types are relatively self-explanatory. The doughseed are a small doughnut filled with different crèmes. The classic favorite is crème brulee and the new special donut is the pokeseed filled pecha berry. Now, pecha berry is a pokemon special theme crème which exists in the pokemon universe.

For ordering these little sweets, it was difficult only because I wanted to order everything. We got a crème brulee ($3.80), pokeseed with pecha berry ($2.95), wild blueberry cake ($3.65) , peanut butter & blackberry jam ($4.00), peanut butter banana cream ($4.00) and White Out Cake ($3.85). We paired the doughnuts with Blackberry Lemonade ($4.00)

We only had the crème brulee in the store and took the rest home. I would say that the doughnuts are pricey but you are paying for quality not quantity at Doughnut Plant. I hope to come back soon or to their...