Gigi's Doughnuts

Gigi's Doughnuts - Review - East Harlem - New York - The Infatuation

"The donuts inside the wood-framed pastry case at this turquoise blue East Harlem shop look simple and homemade, dripping casually with glazes in colors that can all be found in nature (no highlighter pinks or yellows here). Take one bite and you’ll realize that each springy circle is actually a marvel of yeasty dough construction—with that chewy-yet-light, bouncy, small-batch quality that’s elusive enough in regular donuts, let alone vegan ones like these. The glazes are generous but not excessive, and sweet, but not tooth-achingly so. Gigi’s selection is small and changes with the season—pick up whatever catches your eye and walk your order to nearby Marcus Garvey Park. photo credit: Sonal Shah Food Rundown Drinks Gigi’s strong cold brew is a perfect bitter match to all the sugar, and the gingery ice chai—sweetened to your liking—is great, too. Seasonal Donuts Vanilla glazed donuts and donut holes are always available, but you might find mojito donuts, or strawberry ones depending on the season. Besides the glaze, the taste of the dough varies in some donuts, too. For example, a lemon-glazed donut, garnished with a barrette-like citrus slice, also has some mellow lemony flavor in the pastry itself. Blueberry Cheesecake An ultra-thin but strong dough base supports a vivid layer of jam that’s bursting with berries. On top, there’s a generous smear of cream cheese frosting with some graham crumbles. Snag one of these if you see one. photo credit: Sonal Shah" - Sonal Shah