Meg
Google
Nice decor, great seating, unique flavors, and friendly staff — but some early missteps. Donuts taste great and kudos to the team for staying on top of orders and keeping the case stocked during opening week! Love the donut boxes. Mini donuts were hard to tell apart, one donut served was wrong type, and the coffee underwhelmed.
Still, the concept is fun, I enjoyed the donuts I had, and I’ll be back in a few weeks to see how things are coming along. Accessibility is about average for Rochester. I’m always happy to see new bakeries open in Rochester!
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Full Review->
Visited today and overall, I’d call it a mixed first impression — some real highlights, but also a few early hiccups.
The decor works really well: clean, bright, and still cozy. I really appreciated the three seating areas — a comfy side room, a couple of 4-person tables, and bar seating. It’s a great setup for both quick stops and longer visits.
I ordered a set of four regular donuts and the 10 assorted mini donuts. Unfortunately, the minis were a letdown — the 3 flavors all looked the same (see photo), and the jam “smear” test didn’t help either. One that I guessed was coconut cream turned out to be plain. Not the end of the world, but it makes sharing with groups harder. A few were also slightly overcooked or stale.
One of the regular donuts I received was not what I ordered, which is frustrating when you're only getting four. That kind of mix-up is hard to overlook, even in the opening week. On the bright side, they looked more like the photos then most chain’s and tasted fresh. My only issue was the thin, runny glaze. They likely applied glaze before the donuts had fully cooled with the rush. Since glaze is where most of the fun flavor comes from, it made an impact.
That said, the staff did a great job managing the opening day rush and keeping the case stocked — seriously, kudos.
Quick highlight: the doughnut boxes are excellent. Super sturdy with a great seal. Great for travel or office parties. Can see garbing a stack of these and going to work with no issue (looking at you Dunkin'). Just note: they’re not resealable — you tear them open along a dotted line. Might annoy some people, but I liked it.
And being a donut shop, I had to try the coffee. I ordered their signature house blend drip, but only a medium-sized, medium roast was available to order— no other size or roast options. It tasted bitter, likely from sitting too long in a countertop pot. They also had a grab’n go prepackaged drink section with soda/juice/milk/water. Nice touch. Could add a coffee or smoothie option.
They do have a nice espresso machine and offer several espresso drinks, but there’s no clear milk-alternative info on the menu or near the register. When I asked, staff said they had soy, almond, and oat milk for espresso drinks, but no non-dairy creamers.
Accessibility is about average for Rochester, and better than most small shops. Wider pull door with a small lip (second door usually propped open), nearby handicap parking, and a gentle incline from those parking spots to the sidewalk. Regular counter height. They offer vegan and gluten-free donuts, but all items are made and stored together. I wanted to try one but couldn’t tell which were V/GF — due to feeling rushed by the line not the bakery setup.
As for pricing, these are definitely premium donuts at $3.95 each — more than anywhere else in town, including Mochinut ($3.33), Old Abe’s, Freddy’s, Don Pancho’s, or Dunkin. They’re large, so the value depends on what you’re looking for. For me, it’s more another “try once and decide” kind of place.
They let me know that mobile ordering isn’t available yet, but I'm hopeful it will be coming once the opening rush settles. The app is solid — 5/5 for ease of use, and you get a $5 credit when you sign up.
While this visit had more misses than hits, everything I experienced is fixable — and I hope they make those tweaks. The space and concept have real potential, and I’ll definitely check back in a few weeks.
