What to Order at Voodoo Doughnut in Dallas | Eater Dallas

"A Portland-born, over-the-top doughnut shop that recently opened its first Dallas outpost in Lower Greenville drew long opening-day lines and still attracts crowds; there’s a to-go counter for advance orders to skip the queue. Open until midnight, freshness can vary—counter staff assemble orders from trays, so you might get a warm, oven-fresh item or something that’s been sitting for a while depending on timing. A half-dozen tasting included an apple fritter, classic glazed, maple bacon bar (named “Greatest Yeast Donut in America” by the Underground Donut Tour), Portland cream (Bavarian-cream filled with chocolate icing and decorative “eyes”), vicious hibiscus (hibiscus frosting with chocolate sprinkles), and a chocolate coconut cake. Standouts were the warm apple fritter (possibly one of the best) and the maple bacon bar; the cake doughnut also held up well the next day, while the classic glazed was a solid baseline. Downsides: many doughnuts are heavily iced—hibiscus lost its delicate flavor under sweet, heavy icing and sprinkles, and the Portland cream had too much icing on top—so expect bold sweetness and varying freshness. Note also the company’s recent labor controversies: Portland workers unionized in September 2022 after pandemic organizing, and the National Labor Relations Board found prior 2021 firings during a heat-wave walkout to be unlawful. Verdict: would gladly return for the apple fritter; otherwise a special-occasion stop." - Courtney E. Smith