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| - Time to check out some bookmarked spots and Von Doughnuts was at the top of my list. Went in at 9am on a Saturday and there was only one person ahead of me. The place is modern and clean with a few tables at the front. The display shelves were beautifully filled with fresh doughnuts and the gentleman at the counter was very patient and helpful.
All the doughnuts available that day were the raise/yeast kind. I got 18 pieces to share with family and friends and I was able to try the majority of the flavours available. My top picks:
- One Night Stand, not overly sweet, you get the hint of tequila
- Creme Brulee, this is very popular. Luckily, I was the only one in the shop and a fresh batch just came out. You can see the vanilla specs in the custard and get a good crunch from the torched sugar on top
- Caramel Salt & Pepa, had a good balance of salt and sweet
- Pucker Up Sucker, everyone that go to try it liked it. Good tang from the glazing, meringue and lemon curd.
- Heart shaped doughnut filled with mascarpone & strawberry, this was a valentine's day special. It would be nice to add this to the regular menu. It was set up similar to the creme brulee but with the strawberry mascarpone filling. it wasn't too sweet and the filling was heavenly.
Other flavours were good, but most were too sweet for me.
- Von Kebobs, Madagascar Vanilla and French Toast
- Cap N Jack
- Greek Town
- Blueberry dipped (valentine's day special)
- Strawberry dipped (valentine's day special)
- Hear shaped filled with chocolate (valentine's day special)
Bonus points for being so close to Pape station, so much easier to get to than Glory Hole.
Von Doughnuts is a must if you're in the area!
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