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I had been hoping to try this specialty doughnut shop for several months, but it seemed that every time I was in Calgary, the rainy, yucky weather always kept me from leaving the hotel. Yesterday, I was lucky enough to have great weather and some willing, sugar-eating companions!
Between us, we tried the regular carrot cake, regular maple bacon, and then the 3 bite versions of lemon curd, bourbon vanilla, peanut butter and jelly, and coconut. There was not a bad doughnut in the group!
My favorite was the lemon curd with the vanilla and pb&j as close seconds. The flavors of everything were right on, each doughnut was moist and the presentation was very appetizing. My only complaint with the edibles is that I don't think the vanilla doughnut needed that thick thick layer of pink sugar. It hurt my teeth to eat it!
Service was great! The younger guy working behind the counter was great. When the milk my friend ordered was sour, he was really apologetic and replaced the milk. He later brought her out a coupon for a free doughnut. The design of the eating area was modern and stylish, but could have been a bit more functional. The round white tables around which all of the seating was centered were VERY short! You were leaning down to eat.
The only thing I really didn't understand or like was the strange counter set up. You've got your giant doughnut case in the center with registers on either side. You place your order at the one on the left and do the pay & pick up thing at on the one on the right. A little awkward and really unnecessary.
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