This morning I woke up on a mission. After my 2 current trips to Tucson and being highly disappointed in there lack of Kwalifying Donuts for this Donut Kween I knew I absolutely could not give up on the State of Arizona. I pulled out my handy-dandy Galaxy and searched Yelp!! My life-saver in times of need. Yelpers in Phoenix have not let me down!
The first donut shop that popped up was Northern Perks Doughnuts & Coffee. Before I read reviews I look at photos because I'm such a visual person. I didn't even get to the reviews I immediately clicked on "get directions" because I couldn't wait to get here.
Luckily it's very close to the resort I'm staying at.
I walked in and was greeted with a sweet and smiley Good Morning! Already I'm off to a good start.
Next I see a cronut ("KRONUT!!!", says the Donut Kween)
That is my first choice... filled with Kreme, light and fluffy looking and topped with a strawberry! aaahhh... heaven!!!
I pick an assorted dozen to take back to my Duckie Krew... everything from basic Vanilla glazed to Chocolate Kovered Kruller...to.. a Fruit Loopy raised donut... Whoa they are in for a treat!
Now if you've read my other reviews ya'all (there goes my Memphis accent again) know I'm not a coffee person but I do rather enjoy trying coffee drinks that stand out to me. Looking over their drink menu I asked about their Cafe Du Monde Iced Coffee.
Question:
Me: Can you make this blended like a smoothie?
Gentleman: we haven't before so you'll be the first.
Now, where is my blender? **lol**
warning label: Very Strong.(no lie!)
me: *Big Smile* giggles!
thoughts: I love that I'm the first!
Result: One amazing drink!!!!!!! (pictures included)
This staff is very accommodating. I truly love that.
With the amount of caffeine running through my bloodstream at the moment I'm sure I can write....and write and write...and not run out of great compliments for this donut shop. From the greeting to the choice of donuts and drinks to sitting here and watching the interaction between staff and patrons this is the kinda place that I'd love to visit time and time again.
Where everyone knows your name: (Norm!!!!)
I don't think I can top this place!!! Shall I even continue my Donut Tour in Phoenix? Hmmmm....
My 4-Traveling duckies say Yesssss...
I am now torn....lol...**walking up to donut counter to have another Kronut!!!*
(wired & sugared out!)
*leaving with a big smile*