Krispy Kreme is finally back in Phoenix. Today marks the opening of 3 new stores (other two are at 620 E. Roosevelt St and 12629 N Paradise Village Parkway West).
When I walked into the spanking new store today, one very important symbol was visibly missing - the "Hot Now" sign. To me the best part of KK, has always been a gooey warm original glazed right off the belt. It just melts in your mouth. Instead I received a slightly cold donut which did not even come close.
I was told by the numerous service people (some of whom were obviously still very much in training) that the donuts are made in their central facility in Mesa and transported several times a day to each of their 3 Phoenix "neighborhood" locations.
In this past month, we've been on a donut craze so I've eaten more than my decent share of Dunkin, Rainbow and now KK. My conclusion is that the independently run Rainbow Donuts near Cave Creek and Greenway is the best tasting of the lot.