Week #9, Jack’s Donuts Independence, MO
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Earlier this week I attempted to find a locally-owned donut shop in the suburbs of Chicago. Unable to make it across town to Dat Donut, I hoped to find a mom-and-pop donut shop, but it was a fruitless trek. In the area where I was, all of the shops recommended by the hotel staff, listed…
Week #8, Fluffy Fresh
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This morning John and I headed to a donut shop reputed to have the best glazed donut in Kansas City, Fluffy Fresh at 5729 Johnson Drive in Mission, Kansas. As we parked in front, John pointed out a little something seemed awry with their storefront window (see pic). Not only was the brick crumbling, insulation…
Week #7, Oz’s Maq Donuts House
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I met Em mid-morning today to try Oz’s Maq Donuts House in Leawood, KS. We guessed it used to be a Winchell’s, based on the left over signage on the door and bakery case, plus the vivid yellow color of the counter. I don’t have a clear recollection of Winchell’s donuts, but can’t imagine they…
Week #6.5, Dee’s Donuts L.A.
While my goal is one sweet a week, you’ve probably figured out by now I usually indulge in two donuts, albeit at the same donut shop. By my math, two donuts are equal to one dessert, my measure of an average sweet. As I mentioned in the previous post, I had the opportunity to snag…
Week #6, Randy’s Donuts Los Angeles
This week’s donut adventure took me to the Left Coast. While in L.A. I had the opportunity to take in two donut bakeries, both on my wish list. Here’s the first… Randy’s Donuts is one of the last remaining locations of the “Big Donut Drive In” chain opened in the early 1950’s. I believe there…
Week #5, John’s Space Age Donuts
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After last week’s hum-drum donut experience, I knew it was time to visit a sure thing from the list. I had hoped to make it several months into the 52 Donut project before checking out the donut shops that come with the highest recommendations, but realized it was important to get back on track, to…