Beyond the glazed windowpane, a kaleidoscope of confections entices with vibrant hues and irresistible shapes. The air is thick with the comforting aroma of yeast, cinnamon, and melted sugar—a promise of fresh-baked indulgence. Inside, the scene is a symphony of delightful excess. Piled high in glass cases are dozens of creations, each a testament to joyful decadence: classic rings with a perfect crackle of glaze, fluffy cream-filled pockets dusted with powdered sugar, and decadent chocolate-frosted rounds showered in colorful sprinkles. The warmth of the shop feels like a hug, a timeless quality enhanced by the gentle clatter of ceramic mugs and the low hum of friendly chatter. Regulars settle into mismatched chairs, savoring their morning coffee and classic old-fashioned donuts. The line of new customers stretches to the door, a testament to the irresistible pull of a perfectly crafted treat. Here, the simplicity of fried dough is elevated into an art form, with every bite delivering a taste of pure, sugary bliss. It's more than just a place to grab a pastry; it's a neighborhood institution, a place where simple, sweet pleasures bring...
Read moreStopped by here while on vacation to get a breakfast sandwich and donuts for my wife. I'm so glad I did. The sausage, egg and cheese on a Portuguese muffin was amazing. They do what most donut shops don't do when making a breakfast sandwich......use real eggs and actually season them. The bun was soft and pillowy and had such a great fresh baked taste to it. The sausage was a mild breakfast sausage that didn't overpower the rest of the ingredients.
Although I picked up several of their fine looking pastries and donuts I've only eaten a few as of this review and I'm impressed. The cookies n creme looked like it was going to be a sugar bomb but biting into it was biting into a pillow of heaven. The donut itself was as light as air. It had great chew and the glaze had the perfect amount of sweet but not so much that you'll go into a diabetic shock.
I will make the 2 hour trip from my home just to get one of their amazing breakfast sandwiches and I know I will sometime in the near future. Throwing in a dozen donuts and a bear claw or two or three will be a...
Read moreIt keeps getting worse.
The first time I went a couple years ago, I got one of the best donuts of my life, so much so that it was worth going out of my way to go back.
The second time I went, it was busy and they didn't have the donuts I wanted ready yet, but they eventually got some in stock after waiting awhile.
The third time I went, they had a much more limited selection and weren't in the process of making any more, I settled on a couple things that were mediocre. They've also discontinued a bunch of their drink choices.
Today, I was in the mood to give them another chance and drove the 20 minutes out of my way to try this place again. I verified ahead of time that they're open until 6, since it's a Sunday. I got there a little after 4:30 and while the Open sign is still up, the employees signaled they were closed.
Maybe I'll try them again someday if I'm already in the area, but I definitely won't drive out of my way to give them another chance after this...
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