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| - Last June, I was looking to purchase several dozen donuts for my students on the last day of school. However, I was stuck! I could not think of a single donut shop between my home in central Phoenix and my school on 91st Avenue. Then I remembered driving by a Rainbow Donuts before on McDowell, closer to central Phoenix. After doing some research online, I discovered this location in the heart of Maryvale.
Before arriving at the donut shop, I called to place an order. I arrived and the order was not ready, but I was not upset because I had gotten there well before my stated pick-up time. Nevertheless, everyone at the shop apologized and got my large (something like four or five dozen) order ready in no time!
The shop, while located in a strip mall that has clearly seen better days, was bright and clean inside. I was impressed that a number of locals were "dining in" and enjoying donuts and good conversation in the small shop. It bothered me somewhat that there is a fee for using a credit card, but then again I can understand that for smaller businesses, transaction fees can really eat into the profit margin if you have people buying a single donut on their Visa.
The donuts were excellent! They tasted "homemade" and are much better than the donuts available at the Valley's two mega chains (Krispy Kreme and Dunkin' Donuts). In particular, I enjoyed the bear claws included in my mixed dozens. If I ever want to treat my students (or myself) again, I will be sure to do so at Rainbow Donuts.
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