Hole is definitely the most unique donut place I've been to recently. There are plenty that now frost it fresh when you order, but this was the first where they fry it right in front of you! They had the rings made up ahead of time, raising in the warmer. It was also interesting to see the rings because it was obvious they did them by hand instead of using a donut cutter and ending up with donut holes. They were made like little rings of dough.
But on to the donuts! We got the standard glazed, and then I figured if they combined almond, sesame seeds and cinnamon on the regular, it was probably a pretty good flavor combo. I'm really glad I trusted them because it was amazing. We almost got more donuts to go after eating ours while watching them make more. I'd give both donuts 5/5 for great flavor without being too much like some of the hipper donut places. Also, the woman running the cash register was quite possibly the happiest woman I've ever come across in a store. Welcoming everyone, getting excited about everyone's order, saying good bye to you when you left. She definitely made you feel welcome in the bakery.
One of the days hubby and I were running errands in Florida, I took him to Donuts to Go. I had been once a pretty long time ago, so it was nice to go again. They were pretty busy but we got some nice looking donuts. Even looking at them know makes me want more!
The donuts themselves were good, but the frosting on both of the frosted ones were very hard and flaked off as soon as we cut (or bit) into them. They still tasted good, but were quite messy to eat. Does anyone else cut donuts up into a bunch of different bites so that everyone can share and try all the different donuts? That isn't weird, right?
This isn't actually a donut, I know. But it was delicious and I wanted to post about it anyways. While we were in Tennessee, we had a day of rain and errands. So much rain. Spring has been pretty rainy for us recently. So we spent a nice day inside our camper and had this lovely treat before heading out in the rain.
Gatlinburg is a little overwhelming. Especially if you have no ideas about it before you arrive and see all the people and all the stores and all the general hubub. But it was fun. I thought I'd hate it, but it kind of reminded me of what a family friendly Vegas would be. Although, I've never been to Vegas so if anyone has been to both, how's my analogy?
While walking around after breakfast one morning, we saw a sign for The Donut Frier in a shopping area slightly off the main drag. Figured we'd check it out. It was a tiny store where you could see them baking in the back and we got in line behind some ladies that had on matching shirts. I couldn't read the shirts.
The slider was amazing, nice warm donuts and good bbq. The glazed donuts were also amazing, but I couldn't really tell the differences between the flavorings in the glaze. You could also get it with brisket as a topping which one of my friends did. 5/5, you have to try them!
The unfrosted ones on the right were also a nice break from toppings overload. I'd give them a 4/5 as a bakery. If you prefer cake donuts to raised, you'd probably give them a 5/5 so make sure you try some if you're ever on the Florida coast!
