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Do folks have local owned doughnut shops nearby? - mrbigstuff - 02-10-2021
The KK thread had me thinking that we are lucky (depending on one's health profile) to have so many independent shops and bakeries. The KK that opened here in the 90s went out of business after a few years.
Re: Do folks have local owned doughnut shops nearby? - Paul F. - 02-10-2021
We have several very good local doughnut shops, or bakeries that make good doughnuts and pasteries.
We can barely buy decent BREAD for love or money, but, junk food we have in abundance.
Re: Do folks have local owned doughnut shops nearby? - ztirffritz - 02-10-2021
Don's Donuts and Julie's Java were next door to each other. They merged and became Doolie's Kitchen. They've lasted longer than any chain donut shops around here.
Re: Do folks have local owned doughnut shops nearby? - stephen - 02-10-2021
Yes, Hero Doughnuts started in BHM and has expanded to Atlanta. Brioche-style.
Daylight Donuts in BHM (chain? not sure) and Sublime Donuts in ATL also rock.
Re: Do folks have local owned doughnut shops nearby? - Rick-o - 02-10-2021
We have one in Flint that's been around since '62. Donna's Doughnuts are the best IMO. https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/michigan/from-scratch-donuts-mi/
My sister always has a baker's dozen box in hand when she visits. It's about hundred miles from my residence, so it's always a big treat for me.
I always liked this challenge:
When you’re in the mood to test yourself, try the Nutty Challenge. If you can eat 13 nutty donuts in 45 minutes, claim a spot on the wall of fame - and your donuts are free!
Re: Do folks have local owned doughnut shops nearby? - Zoidberg - 02-10-2021
They opened a Krispy Kreme here in Little Rock (near a Heart Hospital, of all places) and it was immensely popular and always crowded and it lasted maybe two years. A Dunkin' Donuts down the street from it also went out of business (it's now a Starbucks).
We have a few locally-owned shops that are local chains (not one-offs) that are pretty good for the occasional donut.
Back in New Orleans, nothing beat Tastee for donuts (well, at least after McKenzie's Bakery shut down).
Never did like Krispy Kreme, and Dunkin Donuts are not good, IMO. YMMV.
Re: Do folks have local owned doughnut shops nearby? - JPK - 02-10-2021
We have an amazing new donut emporium called Stan's, but Dunkin is well entrenched here in the Chicago area. There are a handful of local shops, but they are slowly fading away.
They are great, but at $20/doz for basics or $30/doz for fancy donuts - it is not an regular purchase.
https://stansdonuts.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Stans-Takeout-Menu_12-2020-1.pdf
JPK
Re: Do folks have local owned doughnut shops nearby? - Schpark - 02-10-2021
Yep, Heights Bakery in Columbia Heights, MN. 60 years and 4 generations of family. Damn, now I have to go get some.....
Re: Do folks have local owned doughnut shops nearby? - rz - 02-10-2021
We have a few, but I haven't gone to any of them. I hate KK, but I do like DD.
Re: Do folks have local owned doughnut shops nearby? - NewtonMP2100 - 02-10-2021
......most guys love....double Ds........