Krispy Kreme Doghnuts

Danny · 15-08-2005, 05:59 PM

I was a little bored today in Melbourne with the sh!tty and very cold weather we've been having and everything and decided that I'd like something different, nice and warm and sweet for some lunch or morning tea.
I'd heard so much about these Krispy creme signiture doughnuts; "The Original Glazed", that I decided I had to have one after researching the company and the doughnut in question on the net.

Imagine how horrified I was to learn that Krispy Kreme was only in Sydney!! And not only just one in Sydney, but in 6 or 7 different locations around Sydney! I cant beleive they make 7 of em in Sydney, and not even ONE anywhere else!!! Crazy.

So what my question is, has anyone tried the Krispy Kreme doughnut? Anyone Experienced Krispy Kreme? Does it live up to the hype, are the original glazed really really good? Are they Worth a road trip for, "Harold and Kumar go to White Castle" styles??

Hopefully the come to Melbourne soon, and I can try them and make my own judgement :hihi:

EFFalcon · 15-08-2005, 06:00 PM

I have, i had someone come from NSW to Vic for a few days, gave me one while they were down here, deffinately quite nice ;)
i'm always up for a road trip, i don't even need a reason!

Valknutr · 15-08-2005, 06:01 PM

yeah we get them for fundraisers down here in the gong, personally i hate them, shiiiitest doughnuts ever, way to sweet, shouldnt be called a doughnut but more a sugar circle
give me good old doughnut king doughtnuts an day :evilking:

Casper · 15-08-2005, 06:02 PM

Yep, they are great. Reminds me too, I'm flying up for the day on Thursday, I'll grab a dozen at the airport to bring home :P

Simmo · 15-08-2005, 06:02 PM

omg YES!!! i dont know if you wanna road trip from melbourne but holy crap they are like heroin. no where else in aus has anything on them. they are, without doubt, the BEST donuts on this continent. probably this planet.

Feathers · 15-08-2005, 06:02 PM

Krispy Kremes are GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD!!!!!!!!

3Toed · 15-08-2005, 06:12 PM

KK are awesome. I thought it was just a bandwagon originally but then I caved in and tried one. Never looked back. The 2 x a dozen box deal is also good value.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danny

Imagine how horrified I was to learn that Krispy Kreme was only in Sydney!! And not only just one in Sydney, but in 6 or 7 different locations around Sydney! I cant beleive they make 7 of em in Sydney, and not even ONE anywhere else!!! Crazy.

Sorry, but I gotta say this:

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tickford2001 · 15-08-2005, 06:16 PM

yep they are bloody fantastic, i always grab some when im in Sydney

We have people that come to our office each week from Sydney and know that to gain entry they must be offering at least one try of Krispy Kreme goodness :hihi:

XR6ISM · 15-08-2005, 06:18 PM

mmmmmm KK......i think i may camp out there tonight and wait for the HOT light to come on......Whats better then KK original glazed ?? Hot KK original glazed

JC · 15-08-2005, 06:23 PM

Love em. I thought they only had one variety, until my in-laws brought back 2 dozen mixed ones. They are all bloody great - favourite(s) would be the Custard filled, choc icing one and the lemon filled dusted one. And of course the original round sugar bomb (glazed).

Mark^^ · 15-08-2005, 06:23 PM

Krispy creme are OK, but if you really want donuts fly to Canada and have some Tim Hortons donuts, best in the world in my opinion.

http://www.timhortons.com/en/index.html

Mark

Gammaboy · 15-08-2005, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danny

Are they Worth a road trip for, "Harold and Kumar go to White Castle" styles??

Never had KK, but can tell you that White Castle is ratsh!t....

CAMS290 · 15-08-2005, 07:13 PM

My ex g/f bought some of the glazedones home with her from a buisness trip to Sydney.
I must say i had trouble stopping at one.
Definately the best tasting doughnuts i have ever had.

Q: Why isn't there a KK store in Melb ? Do i hear a great franchise oppourtunity ???

parawolf · 15-08-2005, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CAMS290

Q: Why isn't there a KK store in Melb ? Do i hear a great franchise oppourtunity ???

All franchise rights were sold when NSW was first started up. There were rumours back in Feb that first there would be a set up out at Fountian Gate and the 'factory' to be the dandenong for the doughnuts not made onsite (all the fancy ones).

Now this is the email I got from Krispy Kreme Australia just a few days ago when I asked this question:

Quote:

Dear Mr. McGinley,

Thank you for your email regarding a possible store in Melbourne. We
appreciate the opportunity to assist you.

Krispy Kreme is currently evaluating the AU area for new store locations.
However, at this time, location and opening date commitments have not been
finalized.

For general information about Krispy Kreme's expansion plans please visit
our
website at www.KrispyKreme.com.au, select 'Investor Relations" and reference

'News Releases'. Additional information may also be found on the 'New Store

Openings' link.

Just in case you are not already a member, we would like to invite you to
join the
Friends of Krispy Kreme program. Our friends receive updates on new store
openings, special promotions, information about new products and other
activities. Sign up is easy, simply visit our website at
www.KrispyKreme.com.au
select, the "Friends of Krispy Kreme" link and complete the enrollment form.

We sincerely appreciate your interest in Krispy Kreme and look forward to
your
continued support.

Best regards,
Carlos Rodriguez
Krispy Kreme Customer Experience
www.krispykreme.com.au

So EVERYONE in Victoria, ask when are they coming to Melbourne!!!! Hopefully they get the idea.

Oh and to however asked, yes they are worth the road trip to Sydney.

zetec · 15-08-2005, 07:33 PM

It's like eating a sugar coated warm cloud... pure magic in your hand.

zetec · 15-08-2005, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CAMS290

My ex g/f bought some of the glazedones home with her from a buisness trip to Sydney.
I must say i had trouble stopping at one.
Definately the best tasting doughnuts i have ever had.

Q: Why is she your ex? :dr_Evil:

MrSparkle · 15-08-2005, 07:48 PM

One of the best ways to get a large quantity of kilojoules in a sugar based format. Not so much a doughnut as a "whipped air and pastry product, covered in a light icing glaze all over".

The 6th or 7th one really hits the spot!

parawolf · 15-08-2005, 07:50 PM

Yup yup yup - I'm going to pile on the kilo's when I can buy them daily in Melbourne.

b2tf · 15-08-2005, 07:51 PM

All Sydney Participants for the Wagga All Ford Day will be required to bring a box as part of the entry terms and conditions.

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3Toed · 15-08-2005, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XR6ISM

Whats better then KK original glazed ?? Hot KK original glazed

Amen to that! One day we ent to KK's and one of the girls there was handing out complimentary Original Glazed straight from the production line to people in the queue waiting to buy. Pure heaven, that was.

the_scotsman · 15-08-2005, 07:59 PM

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm......Krispy Kremes...............best donuts ever...

parawolf · 15-08-2005, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danny

Are they Worth a road trip for, "Harold and Kumar go to White Castle" styles??

Yes - oh god yes they are worth the road trip.

But don't think about going to White Castle. That place is horrid. IHOP is better

International House Of Pancakes that place rocks

mrs xa coupe · 15-08-2005, 08:16 PM

they are fantastic !!!!!!!! I was working in Sydney a lot a few months ago and i had to buy a big variety box each trip from the airport store.

They had some franchises arranged in Melbourne earlier this year and were advertising for store managers. However they had some disappointing sales results in sydney and decided to put things on hold for a while, as least that's the reason they gave to a friend who was going to start a franchise. I believe they are still going to open some stores here, it will just take a while.

AU1XLS · 15-08-2005, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danny

Imagine how horrified I was to learn that Krispy Kreme was only in Sydney!! And not only just one in Sydney, but in 6 or 7 different locations around Sydney! I cant beleive they make 7 of em in Sydney, and not even ONE anywhere else!!! Crazy.

So what my question is, has anyone tried the Krispy Kreme doughnut? Anyone Experienced Krispy Kreme? Does it live up to the hype, are the original glazed really really good? Are they Worth a road trip for, "Harold and Kumar go to White Castle" styles??

Hopefully the come to Melbourne soon, and I can try them and make my own judgement :hihi:

They are in the process of setting up a factory in Dandenong Sth just waiting for equipment to come from overseas to finish it off then they start production so there not far away down here

MITCHAY · 15-08-2005, 08:43 PM

They taste nice but nothing special. My mum brings them home from work every now and again.

Citric GT · 15-08-2005, 09:35 PM

The original glazed ones arent much chop but the cream filled ones are another story.

Feathers · 15-08-2005, 10:08 PM

We got about 5 dozen boxes for a fundraiser at work last year.
Driving back from the shop to work after collecting them was torture.
The smell... the view in the rear view mirror... there were several times I didn't think that they were all going to make it back...

15-08-2005, 10:17 PM

I've never reached a destination without having atleast one while driving with a box of them in the backseat either.

JR. · 16-08-2005, 12:20 AM

Yes, heroin usage in Sydney has dropped now we have KK - the donuts are MUCH more addictive...

Being a dedicated lover of the five fast food groups, i must say that even i fall into a twitching sugar rush coma after consuming 9 of these wonderful circles of sweetness

bindi · 16-08-2005, 06:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zetec

Q: Why is she your ex? :dr_Evil:

He prolly ate all her KKs and she threw him out.

I love KKs, but because I'm trying to lose weight I only eat them once every 6 months or so. If I do decide to cave in to the urge, I will ALWAYS go inside so I get the freebie hot glazed, straight from being fried in oil and bathed in icing.

The melt-in-your-mouth texture... god, I've just gained 2kg reading this thread.

Worth the road trip.