Don't Back Down

You just have to love a place that features "dough" right there in their name like that. I mean what more could you ask for than that? It's going to be a good time. While most other people are trying to hide their past (see KFC), Krispy Kreme is holding it out there for all to see. If you don't have a Krispy Kreme nearby, I'm sorry that you're missing out. These aren't just donuts. And they aren't really doughnuts either.

Sure, they do have cake-like confection concoctions that most of the world eats, but those aren't why you'll want to visit a Krispy Kreme. No, you'll want to go for the special. Wait until that red neon light comes on, because when it is on, you know they are making their doughnuts fresh. That's right, they are coming off of an assembly line right there in front of you. Those are the ones you want. They will literally melt in your mouth. The only problem is restraining yourself and not eating too many of them.

This isn't to say that the rest of the selection is bad. It isn't. In fact, probably the single best doughnut that I have ever eaten is a blueberry cake beauty that came off of the line at a Krispy Kreme one afternoon. I just happened to be in the right place at the right time, however - they didn't have the red neon on, because that only signals that their trademark doughnuts are rolling down the line. For the other ones, you just have to catch it right (and this usually means off-hours).

At rush hour and peak doughnut-eating times, you'll more than likely only see the standard-variety coming down the treadmill getting a coat of glaze, though sometimes you may see a bit of variety. Perhaps they will be getting placed on trays for cooling, later to receive a filling of raspberry or kreme. It's hard to say. Regardless, you haven't had a real doughnut until you've had one of these babies. Or maybe two.

The staff here is usually fairly friendly, but you have to catch them when they aren't too busy, and that can be a daunting task. If the line is long, they can be a bit harried. But if there's no one there, they can't be beat.

For instance, right now they have a special where you get a pack of Valentine's cars with a dozen doughnuts. We decided this would be a great thing for our kids, so we asked if we might be able to buy some more cards (having already consumed a dozen). Since no one was looking, we managed to score three more packs of cards, without having to buy so much as another doughnut. Sweet!

Krispy Kreme also participates in National Doughnut Day, which last year was on June 2nd. They don't advertise heavily, but if you come in on that day, everyone in your party can get a free doughnut - only singles, though (no dozens). Keep your eye out for this year's celebration!