Could it be I stayed away too long? You would look for me and I was gone...It is good to be back working the blog and I am back with a BANG!!!
I can hardly believe that I have not blogged about this place by now! I guess I had my "blog in a box" about fine dining experiences...this is one of them!
Dutch Monkey Doughnuts is the TRUTH!! (http://www.dutchmonkeydoughnuts.com/)
My wife and I happened upon this place by accident being recent residents of the Cumming area. On my initial visit, I run into one of my Martial Arts buddies Rob Tuttle (also a world class Barista www.everythingcoffeeandtea.com) who is excited about EVERY doughnut in the place and the resident coffee guy.
The space is nice and in a brand new mini shopping plaza across the street form the Avenues Forsyth...it has a hip funky coffee house kind of feel. For the non coffee drinker, they have homemade flavored milks and also awesome hot cocoa...they even make their own marshmallows...just sayin.
The menu changes on a daily basis and the best way to see the daily line up is to take one of these options:1. Check out their website
2. Check out their facebook page
3. Follow them on twitter
What makes Dutch Monkey stand out against your average doughnut spot?
1. No overly sweet doughnuts that destroy your taste buds after the second bite.
2. True artisan doughnuts made by REAL chefs (read the bio on their site)
3. A variety that changes daily basis
Now, I must admit, I do still have an affinity for the "Hot Now" sign glowing at the Krispy Kreme...nothing like em, but that aside, these are some VERY GOOD doughnuts. The experience is bar none. These guys are also not stuffy and thinking that they have all of the best ideas. If you have a good idea for a doughnut, feel free to make a suggestion. Here are two that are "Clyde inspired)...
Ok..so what's the downside?
Well... there is no guarantee that your favorite doughnut will be made that day or not sold out by the time you get there. Because their doughnut offerings are dependent on what items are good and locally available you have to get while the getting is good.
i.e. Their take on the strawberry short cake, the Strawberry and cream bismark:
They do have some staples that are out of this world: Buttered Maple Bacon- A doughnut, wrapped in bacon, fried, and covered with a warm maple glaze when you order it...YUM.
So as not to bore you any longer, here are some shots of Dutch Monkey:
Tiramasu Cake Doughnut!!!
My synopsis: Even though eating these delights may not be good for the waistline, they are good for the soul. If you are no where near the Alpharetta/Cumming area, plan to come out early and enjoy Dutch monkey and then head over to the Avenues Forsyth or further up 400 N to the outlets. After eatiing these doughnuts, you can really tell the difference in the quality of what else is out there.
