Local Donuts 'n' Coffee

RE: Local Donuts 'n' Coffee (CajunKing)

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:16:31 GMT

DanD Donuts in Panama City, Fl (located on Harrison Ave, across from Bay county HS)

Oh man these gems have been a PC tradition for years, and man o man are they good.

RE: Local Donuts 'n' Coffee (jvsmom)

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 19:56:56 GMT

The Coffee Shack in Pembroke, MA has donuts to die for. My favorite is the whoopie pie donut, but the double chocolate is heavenly too. Also, the coconut jelly stick, and now they have mint oreo donuts.

I would drive the 40 minutes there and back any day of the week and twice on Sunday before I would ever buy another Dunkin' Donut.

RE: Local Donuts 'n' Coffee (wanderingjew)

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 19:24:37 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by nanarosiew

You haven't had a REAL donut until you visit Allie's Donuts in North Kingstown R I. This is a mom & pop shop where all the donuts are home made on the premises fresh daily. Lines can be out the door at times, but it's worth the wait. Why you can even buy a bag of "brokens" at a reduced rate. The heck with the donut chain stores. Allie's is the best.

Totally agree!!

RE: Local Donuts 'n' Coffee (nanarosiew)

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 19:14:52 GMT

You haven't had a REAL donut until you visit Allie's Donuts in North Kingstown R I. This is a mom & pop shop where all the donuts are home made on the premises fresh daily. Lines can be out the door at times, but it's worth the wait. Why you can even buy a bag of "brokens" at a reduced rate. The heck with the donut chain stores. Allie's is the best.

RE: Local Donuts 'n' Coffee (nanarosiew)

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 19:08:48 GMT

RE: Local Donuts 'n' Coffee (cecif)

Fri, 09 May 2008 22:54:53 GMT

I have no idea whether this thread has Kane's Donuts of Saugus MA in it... if not, then y'all are so sadly missing out. I seriously believe it is the best donut in the world. Join us on June 1st for a Boston Area Meet & Eat to find out...

Interesting how it always seems the newbies are continually resurrecting old threads... hey more power to ya folks! Welcome!

RE: Local Donuts 'n' Coffee (danimal15)

Fri, 09 May 2008 22:29:43 GMT

I see someone here mentioned a place in Joliet, Ill. I'm in Highland Park. No good donuts anywhere around here that I've found. Seems like DD has a monopoly. Can anyone tell me I'm wrong and recommend a place? I love the old-fashioned cake donuts that are crisp on the outside, soft on the inside - like the ones Yum Yum used to make (it's long gone - I noticed I mentioned it in an 11/19/03 message I wrote on this thread.)

RE: Local Donuts 'n' Coffee (ajp1111)

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 22:53:24 GMT

Krispy Kreme's aren't real donuts. For the real thing try Dale's Donuts in Stevensville, MI. Two of these with a cup of joe will stay with you through the morning. The best? Apple cinnamon!

RE: Local Donuts 'n' Coffee (mantaraya1)

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 15:23:28 GMT

I have tried KK ,DNonuts, but it does not even come close to Spudnuts Donuts in Panama City, FL it is located in the panhandle of Fl. I think the secret is probably the patatoe flour, I love their Huge Apple Fritters, warm cinn twist,Honey buns, and the toasty choc. Long Johns with the cool baberian filled; out of this world.

Typing this message it made me hungry. I will stop by before they close at noon.

RE: Local Donuts 'n' Coffee (LoveMyLab)

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 11:47:18 GMT

If you are in the Portland, Oregon area and heading up to Mt. Hood then you must stop at Joe's Donuts in Sandy, Oregon. It is recognizable by the line out the door. Fresh made daily with a extensive variety. Perfect combination of sweet, crust, and soft chewy center. The staff appears genuinely happy to be working there. I think these are the best donuts in the Northwest. I do admit to never have eaten at Krispy Kreme. When they opened here there was so much hype and not so favorable reviews.

RE: Local Donuts 'n' Coffee (rhoges6)

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 22:54:26 GMT

There's a little place in Ellington, CT called Gerry's Donuts. I had a teacher in high school who used to bring in a couple dozen of their donuts for us when we had tests. I seem to remember that they have pretty good Boston Cream, but their chocolate glazed were my favorites.
http://local.yahoo.com/details?id=10502932&fr=ypsrp

RE: Local Donuts 'n' Coffee (jettababs)

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 11:17:26 GMT

I'm hesitant to mention it, since it's already so crowded, but Titus Donuts in Lebanon, Indiana makes the lightest, most ethereal donuts ever. Even several hours old, they're delicate and crisp around the edges, and never greasy. Fresh out of the fryer, they are absolutely imcomparable. The Pershing--a sort of cinnamon donut with caramel frosting, is heavenly. It's not unusual to see people staggering out with several dozen donuts for jury duty, morning meetings, etc.

RE: Local Donuts 'n' Coffee (Skipcanavan)

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 11:04:39 GMT

I also grew up in southern Massachusetts, in Taunton. We have/had (not sure if they are still around) 2 great local favorites. Art's International Bakery and Colonial Donuts. As a kid on those cold snowy mornings the donuts and coffee were a nice warm up!

RE: Local Donuts 'n' Coffee (jailguard)

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 15:25:48 GMT

Home Cut Donuts in Joliet, Illinois will blow the doors off any chain store. Their absolute best donut is the glazed chocolate cake. YUM!!

RE: Local Donuts 'n' Coffee (eatingteam)

Sat, 22 Sep 2007 23:56:48 GMT

Daryl's Pastries in Glenside, PA. These DOughnuts are unbeliveable and there cookies are a close second.

Britton's Wildwood NJ - Apple Fritters / coffee

Something about waking up early at the beach sitting on your deck eating great pastry...

Tony

RE: Local Donuts 'n' Coffee (Scott C)

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 17:48:30 GMT

K9 Thanks for the kind words on the Donut Bank. I will be sure to pass them on to my wife as she is a baker there.

Thanks
Scott C
Evansville IN

RE: Local Donuts 'n' Coffee (ayersian)

Sat, 15 Sep 2007 19:31:58 GMT

My absolute favorite donuts are from Earl's in Chatsworth, CA, which we reviewed on this site -- and which was also quoted last year by another food site as being reviewed by the Sterns, though I wonder if Jane and Michael ever visited there. Living in CT, however, I must get a box from Neil's in Yalesville on my way to and from New Haven. Closer to home, there is Gerry's in Ellington, and in the Bay area there is King Pin in Berkeley, and All Star in SF's Marina district.

And this may be a comletely different topic, but my favorite cider donuts can be found at Atkins Farm in South Hadley, MA -- better than any other cider donut I've had in VT, ME, NH, or CT.

RE: Local Donuts 'n' Coffee (k9hckmac)

Sat, 15 Sep 2007 18:56:28 GMT

The Donut Bank in Evansville In has great donuts and pastries. They are locally owned and have 6 stores that do a great business. KK opened here about 5 years ago with much fanfare, didn't hurt their business at all. They are about the best in this area.

RE: Local Donuts 'n' Coffee (Tfshaw)

Sat, 15 Sep 2007 16:46:12 GMT

My favorite donuts have to be from the Homestead in Unity, ME. Good old fashioned cakey donuts, just the perfect amount of crispness on the outside. The chocolate or molasses ones are worth the drive if you're in the Mid-Maine area, just get there early so you get them fresh.

RE: Local Donuts 'n' Coffee (DavidEMartin)

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 11:24:34 GMT

Grebe's Bakery in Milwaukee WI has incredibly good danish and a nice selection of donuts. The long johns have a sensual feel, the crispy crust over the softly yielding interior. The glazed croissants are possibly the lightest donuts I've ever tasted. The fist-sized apple fritters are the most substantial I've ever had; just one is a meal.

Favorite childhood donut shop, probably long closed-- A1 Pizzeria and Donut Shop in Wickcliff OH. Their choclate frosted/coconut covered donut was perfection.

RE: Local Donuts 'n' Coffee (SRB)

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 21:41:55 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by RockyF

I prefer a cakier, less sweet and greasy doughnut. When I lived in Boston, I bought cider doughnuts in season, I believe from the aforementioned Atkins Farm, on Tuesdays and Fridays at the Copley Square Farmers' Market. I still try to pick some up when I'm back visiting. I regret being unable to find anything like them here in Santa Fe, but there are certainly more choices here for breakfast burritos (oops, wrong topic).

Mike's in Everett did always have a good reputation, but I never tried them, even when I would go by while taking the back route between Cambridge/Somerville and the airport.

Russell (formerly Goodale) Orchards in Ipswich makes an excellent cider donut, and fans of Mikes should check out Marty's in the same town.

I recently moved from the North Shore of MA to Central CT. So far I've been pretty impressed with the offerings from the Whole Donut chain.

And as far as KK goes, I haven't had them hot, but they weren't any worse cold than what DD puts out. I think New Englanders are just too parochial to allow themselves to like anything made by a Southern chain!

RE: Local Donuts 'n' Coffee (CajunKing)

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 20:57:43 GMT

Leon's Donuts, Tyndall Parkway, Parker, FL

Not the prettiest building to look at, but some REALLY good donuts.
That long john weighed about 12 oz, and was filled when I ordered it.
The sour cream donuts were, dense and perfect for the next morning to dunkin my coffee

WARNING: GO EARLY

RE: Local Donuts 'n' Coffee (chickenwingking)

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 19:20:12 GMT

Does anyone remember a Mr. Donut at Roosevelt Field Mall - this would have been in the early '60s when it was still open air.

RE: Local Donuts 'n' Coffee (Nancypalooza)

Thu, 16 Aug 2007 18:59:38 GMT

I've talked up World's Best Donuts in Grand Marais, MN elsewhere and I just got back from a pilgrimage, so I thought I'd show what I was talking about. Cute little shop:

where three shelves of mug racks hold locals' cups (I was there for a local coming in for an order and forgetting they don't take debit, so the lady wrote down his tab and said come back later):

and the goodies themselves. The bags are day-old cinnamon cake, which I still aim to try to make bread pudding out of one of these days.

RE: Local Donuts 'n' Coffee (VMC)

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 02:50:08 GMT

In the Hendersonville, NC area-try Doughboy's for fresh,home made donuts..............especially the "sour cream" ones!!

RE: Local Donuts 'n' Coffee (vetroader)

Thu, 10 May 2007 21:37:47 GMT

Anyone know any good local shops in Philadelphia?

RE: Local Donuts 'n' Coffee (iqdiva)

Thu, 05 Apr 2007 13:23:53 GMT

Here in the "Wiregrass" area in southeast Alabama,LOYLESS DOUGHNUTS rule ! I adore Krispy Kreme doughnuts,but,LOYLESS is a locally owned delicacy that is beyond compare in the Dothan,AL. doughnut world.

RE: Local Donuts 'n' Coffee (oscar5933)

Thu, 05 Apr 2007 11:42:27 GMT

We have a spot in St. Cloud, Fl called the Sip n Dip. Nothing fancy about it, I have passed it several times. I need to stop in and see if they are any good. Anyone else ever tried them?

RE: Local Donuts 'n' Coffee (angeltearsmc)

Tue, 03 Apr 2007 16:00:12 GMT

Johnson City, TN has a Daylight Donuts that blows KK out of the water.

RE: Local Donuts 'n' Coffee (Anthony341)

Mon, 02 Apr 2007 05:45:24 GMT

I think thats a tough competition indeed....

Well there will be as such the products are

in demand too

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