Ok, so I'm originally from the midwest, which, (I believe), is the home of the famous Krispy Kreme donut. But while on business in Seoul, I finally tried one for the first time in my life. Am now considering eating them continuously until I get so fat my lungs can no longer expand under the weight of my body. yeah, they're THAT good.
Posts: 16 | Location: Japan | Registered: 23 November 2007
yeah....those things are pure evil. they actually started in winston-salem, NC sometime in the 30's. there is not much on this earth that touches one that is hot out of the oven..... that's the real deal. yummmmmmmm! peace, b
Krispy Kreme is struggling with hard competition from Dunkin Donuts. Before the one in my hometown closed, they tried to introduce some breakfast sandwiches, but it never caught.
Well if you really like them and find yourself in the middle east, stop by Qatar. They just opened one store with another to follow soon. They always have a very long line. Qataris really love their donuts! Luckily for us Americans they put it right next to Macaroni Grill! Makes for a nice dessert after dinner!
A few years ago, Kripsy Kreme opened several shops in Tucson. For several months, a line of cars would wind around the building as soon as that neon red 'Hot Fresh Donuts' sign would illuminate. Being a traditional donut shop kind of fan, I gave them a try and just didn't get it. Those donuts were balls of grease that instantly gave me a stomach ache.
I tried them a few more times, just to make certain that I was not missing something -- especially since everyone I knew *raved* about them. Constantly. I just never liked them as much as I love donuts from Dunkin Donuts. Oohh -- now those are some donuts -- I have yet to find a chocolate glazed cake donut from any other place than even comes close to the glory that is produced by Dunkin Donuts.
Interestingly, after the hype died down, so did all of the Krispy Kremes. They have all closed. I swear, it wasn't my fault.
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Posts: 2454 | Location: On the road..... | Registered: 23 September 2005
there is NOTHING better than a krispy kreme right off the conveyor belt...hmmm we cant find any in NY
India, UAE, Africa next, follow me! I'm 24, why isn't 100 countries and 7 continents realistic in a lifetime...33 and 4 down...39 or 40 and 5 by end of year
Posts: 1473 | Location: I am from the neck | Registered: 20 June 2005
A few years ago, Kripsy Kreme opened several shops in Tucson. For several months, a line of cars would wind around the building as soon as that neon red 'Hot Fresh Donuts' sign would illuminate.
We had the same thing happen here in Portland. People were waiting for over 60 minutes, which begs the question:
Is even the best donut in the world so significantly better than the absolute worst one that you'd devote an entire hour of your day to waiting for it?
I'll agree with AJV - Krispy Kreme's are way too sweet for my taste (that sounds odd to say about a donut). That whole double waterfall of glaze thing that they do is just over the top. I'll take one from DD, or even the Safeway/Albertson's/local bakery way before hitting up KK.
Cambodian donuts are best! Besides, you're supporting a family, not a corporation (except the suppliers, of course).
Most can't afford to open a Krispy Kreme. You need something like $10,000,000 working capital and a plan for 5 stores. Hardly the "family business" concept.
I am pleased that they make so many folks happy. I am glad that they are popular in the States....
IMHO......
They are very very very shitty donuts.(IMHO) They suck.(IMHO)
We had them here in Canada. There were lineups in the two locations that they had in Vancouver for a week....After a week everyone had tried them
And found that they suck(IMHO)
It is an all sugar bland piece of yitz(IMHO)....and Canada is a land of the Tim Horton's donut. A real decent actual product donut...So everyone went back to what they knew was good. Krispy Kreme lasted six months.
Now, the movie stars I worked with were all excited when we brought KK in, because they had been carping about the "real Donut" and ate them up like nothing for a while...But Timmy Ho's were right beside...YOu look at one...(a hemorroid pillow of a donut) (IMHO) and then look at the other(A firm and glorious taste sensation) (IMHO) and sooner or later, everyone stopped eating these pieces of sod(IMHO).
So, really, KK lovers....Try to find a donut shop that is different from this place and try a real donut and allow this lousy chain to die an ignominious death that it deserves...(IMHO)
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PS Made every effort to show that it was only my thinking...Now I can say. What the hell is wrong with you? Find a real donut you melonheads!(IMNSHO)
Posts: 3697 | Location: canada | Registered: 11 September 2003
Is even the best donut in the world so significantly better than the absolute worst one that you'd devote an entire hour of your day to waiting for it?
Well, maybe if those were really the only two options, or no donut at all. The worst donuts really are bad. Best donut vs average donut, though, is a different story.
I've only had one KK donut in my life (never been to the shop, one of my roomates picked up a box in Toronto, and it was still hot when I ran into him at the bus station). Damn good stuff...it's really a different food product than the traditional donut. But yeah, not worth an hour wait. I'll stop by Tim's, where they can serve a lineup around the block in about 20 minutes flat.
There isn't on in SF; the closest is in South SF or Colma or something, which means you have to drive. Some of the supermarkets used to have them...but I only allow myself donuts on limited occasion, so don't usually buy them.
I also love jelly-filled from the shop down the street. Donuts are just yummers.
Originally posted by AmazingJulesVerne:Being a traditional donut shop kind of fan, I gave them a try and just didn't get it.
As a teacher, you of all people should have room in your heart for all donuts. Great and small. Thin and thick. Dry and greasy. Plain and cream-filled. Holy and hole-less.
Why can't Dunkin Donut devourers and Krispy Kreme eaters (and, yes, even Canadian Horton hoarders) live in harmony?
Donuts are as donuts do.
Besides, every one knows that churros are where it's at.
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