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| - I have to admit I was a little hesitant going to the donut bar.
After all, imho it had a large shoes to fill because of the prior tenant O Face Donuts.
Sure, O face is now gone and one should not compare a defunct business to the next. But I cannot help it and I feel if you take the time to read what I mean, you may just end up agreeing.
There is only one single difference between the two shops yet the difference is such a critical element. Creative originality.
The Donut bar attempts to dazzle you with concoctions that are really just kids play.
The creme brulee is creative in thought yet executed with no afterthought.
Yea, the sugar is cool however only after one bite.
Attempting to get through the constant crunch soon became annoying.
I found myself trying to taste the center cream however once the sugar coating finally dissolved and my taste buds came to I found it to be just commercial custard filling.
Very disappointing.
The maple...
O face had was one step ahead of everyone on this.
When you go to a donut shop,no matter what part of the U.S. you go, you know what a maple bar taste like. It doesn't change and when you have one, you have had them all.
O face however took the time to develop their own maple glaze which complemented the bacon. Donut bar..the same usual maple.
The oreo cookie
Jeez...how much sugar can you give?
People, this is a regular glazed stuffed with an oreo cookie.
mmmm Lard
O face made donuts that were not only creative but containing other unique flavors.
Mexican chocolate with horchata creme...yea, their own homemade horchata,not a tub filled with flavored gelatin goo
Apple fritter.
Dark. Happen to notice this to as the tray containing the fritters all looked the same,over done.
To their credit, the inside was not overdone and actually the best of the group of donuts I had.
In a nutshell, this is no O Face and probably never will be. I suppose this means I need to find something more on the level of my expectations. Which leads me to a final thought.
Donuts that cost 2-4$ per should be on the level of artisanal. Otherwise, what am I paying for that I couldn't already get at Von's?
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