Marie B.
Yelp
I'm late to the 9th & Hennepin doughnut party, but a shout out to fellow Yelpers, Wendy K and Richard U for convincing me to get that carb fix.
I had placed my online order the day before and had been eagerly awaiting the actual pickup this morning (4/18/20). My first taste of these uniquely crafted doughnuts! Despite the pouring rain, hydroplaning on I-5 from Shoreline, the closed West Seattle Bridge, Google Maps got this directionally challenged Yelper at the destination with the convenient loading zone.
I was 40 minutes early from my appointed time, but the kind owner still provided my prepaid double order and a brief friendly chat at the window. The takeout boxes were warm to the touch, took a quick photo and then did a u turn to leave the loading zone to park elsewhere.
I had brought nice saucers to take snaps of these beauties on my car dashboard. Forget that, once the box was opened, that fresh aroma hit me, I took a bite from each one. Ended up then eating one entirely, licking the exploding filling all over my hand and jacket sleeve. Almost felt downright naughty doing this in my car, couldn't even wait to get home! Ahem, I digress. The closest analogy to this experience was waiting in an early morning line nearly 5 years ago in Maui for fresh malassadas.
So what were the featured four varieties?
*Mashed Potato Cake doughnut with Maple Bourbon glaze
*Citrus Olive Oil Cake doughnut with Aniseed Sugar
*Filled Brioche with Earl Grey Pudding with local honey glaze
*Rose Poached Pear Fritter with Pink Peppercorn glaze
Polished off the equivalent of 3 of 4 in the car and later at home with a glass of ice cold milk. The other box was nearly demolished by The Homie. But these doughnuts are decadent, filling, and definitely meant to eat warm. I wrap up sharing this Yelp experience with you, as I pat my Covid-19 takeout buddha tummy. Mmmm, doughnuts Homer Simpson-like satisfaction, those flavor combinations!